Trouble shooter demographics and statistics in the US
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Trouble shooter gender statistics
25.9% of trouble shooters are women and 74.1% of trouble shooters are men.
- Male, 74.1%
- Female, 25.9%
Trouble shooter gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Male | 74.1% |
| Female | 25.9% |
Trouble shooter gender pay gap
Women earn 93¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$38,140
Female income
$35,629
Trouble shooter gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in trouble shooter positions over time. Currently, 25.9% of trouble shooters are female.
Trouble shooter gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 72.52% | 27.48% |
| 2011 | 72.39% | 27.61% |
| 2012 | 73.75% | 26.25% |
| 2013 | 74.14% | 25.86% |
| 2014 | 74.58% | 25.42% |
| 2015 | 74.48% | 25.52% |
| 2016 | 74.96% | 25.04% |
| 2017 | 75.32% | 24.68% |
| 2018 | 74.21% | 25.79% |
| 2019 | 73.83% | 26.17% |
| 2020 | 74.39% | 25.61% |
| 2021 | 74.05% | 25.95% |
Trouble shooter related jobs gender ratio
We compared trouble shooters with similar job titles to see how gender ratios vary. As you can see, technical service advisor and courtesy associate have the biggest gender ratio gaps.
| Job title | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Loan Secretary | 4% | 96% |
| Dental Receptionist | 5% | 95% |
| Receptionist Secretary | 6% | 94% |
| Trouble Shooter | 74% | 26% |
| Lead Ramp Agent | 86% | 14% |
| Courtesy Associate | 88% | 12% |
| Technical Service Advisor | 89% | 11% |
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Trouble shooter demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among trouble shooters is White, which makes up 55.3% of all trouble shooters. Comparatively, 19.7% of trouble shooters are Hispanic or Latino and 11.6% of trouble shooters are Black or African American.
- White, 55.3%
- Hispanic or Latino, 19.7%
- Black or African American, 11.6%
- Asian, 7.1%
- Unknown, 5.5%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.8%
Trouble shooter race
| Trouble shooter race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 55.3% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 19.7% |
| Black or African American | 11.6% |
| Asian | 7.1% |
| Unknown | 5.5% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.8% |
Trouble shooter race and ethnicity over time
See how trouble shooter racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Trouble shooter race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 62.73% | 11.83% | 6.39% | 15.79% |
| 2011 | 62.45% | 12.12% | 6.52% | 15.66% |
| 2012 | 61.65% | 12.00% | 6.33% | 16.51% |
| 2013 | 62.00% | 11.83% | 6.50% | 16.19% |
| 2014 | 61.38% | 11.77% | 6.81% | 16.37% |
| 2015 | 60.76% | 11.52% | 6.60% | 17.49% |
| 2016 | 59.88% | 12.01% | 6.84% | 17.38% |
| 2017 | 60.79% | 11.42% | 6.80% | 17.21% |
| 2018 | 60.61% | 11.00% | 6.98% | 17.59% |
| 2019 | 60.21% | 11.20% | 6.78% | 18.10% |
| 2020 | 57.64% | 10.60% | 6.93% | 18.71% |
| 2021 | 55.33% | 11.57% | 7.10% | 19.74% |
Trouble shooter wage gap by race
According to our data, asian trouble shooters have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Black or african american trouble shooters have the lowest average salary at $37,373.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $37,474 |
| White | $38,271 |
| Black or African American | $37,373 |
| Asian | $39,562 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $38,060 |
Average trouble shooter age
See how the average age of trouble shooters varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Trouble shooter age by race and gender
| Race | Male age | Female age |
|---|---|---|
| Black or African American | 37 | 39 |
| Unknown | 34 | 36.5 |
| Asian | 38 | 42 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 33 | 35 |
| White | 37 | 44 |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 38 | 42 |
Trouble shooter age breakdown
The average age of trouble shooters is 40+ years years old, representing 49% of the trouble shooter population.
Trouble shooter age breakdown
| Trouble Shooter Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 49% |
| 30-40 years | 25% |
| 20-30 years | 24% |
Trouble shooter educational attainment
The most common degree for trouble shooters is bachelor's degree, with 36% of trouble shooters earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are associate degree degree at 29% and associate degree degree at 15%.
- Bachelor's, 36%
- Associate, 29%
- High School Diploma, 15%
- Diploma, 9%
- Other Degrees, 11%
Trouble shooters by degree level
| Trouble shooter degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 36% |
| Associate | 29% |
| High School Diploma | 15% |
| Diploma | 9% |
| Other Degrees | 11% |
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Trouble shooter wage gap by degree level
According to the data, trouble shooters with a Master's degree earn more than those without, at $46,574 annually. With a Bachelor's degree, trouble shooters earn a median annual income of $43,165 compared to $36,182 for trouble shooters with an Associate degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| Master's Degree | $46,574 |
| High School Diploma or Less | $33,891 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $43,165 |
| Some College/ Associate Degree | $36,182 |
Trouble shooter employment statistics
Most trouble shooters work for a private in the manufacturing industry.
Company size where trouble shooters work
Below, you can see the size of companies where trouble shooters work.
Trouble shooter jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 6% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 16% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 16% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 6% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 22% |
| > 10,000 employees | 33% |
Trouble shooter jobs by company type
Employees with the trouble shooter job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most trouble shooters prefer to work at private companies over public companies.
Trouble shooter jobs by sector
| Company type | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 2% |
| Public | 34% |
| Private | 60% |
| Government | 4% |
Trouble shooter jobs by industry
The most common industries for trouble shooters are manufacturing, professional and technology.
Trouble shooter industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Fortune 500 | 15% |
| Manufacturing | 14% |
| Professional | 9% |
| Retail | 8% |
| Technology | 8% |
| Hospitality | 6% |
| Automotive | 5% |
| Telecommunication | 4% |
| Construction | 4% |
| Health Care | 4% |
| Energy | 4% |
| Media | 3% |
| Transportation | 3% |
| Government | 3% |
| Finance | 3% |
| Real Estate | 2% |
| Education | 2% |
| Internet | 1% |
| Utilities | 1% |
| Non Profits | 1% |
| Start-up | 1% |
Trouble shooter turnover and employment statistics
Trouble shooter unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for trouble shooters between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Trouble shooter unemployment rate by year
| Year | Trouble shooter unemployment rate |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 11.59% |
| 2011 | 11.00% |
| 2012 | 10.08% |
| 2013 | 8.66% |
| 2014 | 7.64% |
| 2015 | 6.32% |
| 2016 | 5.97% |
| 2017 | 5.66% |
| 2018 | 5.04% |
| 2019 | 4.98% |
| 2020 | 6.69% |
| 2021 | 7.20% |
Average trouble shooter tenure
The average trouble shooter stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 844 trouble shooters resumes in Zippia's database.
Trouble shooter tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 21% |
| 1-2 years | 29% |
| 3-4 years | 15% |
| 5-7 years | 15% |
| 8-10 years | 6% |
| 11+ years | 13% |
Trouble shooter LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of trouble shooters that are members of the LGBT community. You can see how this compares to similar jobs in the chart below.
| Job title | LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Order Expediter | 5.53% | 15,934 |
| Medicaid Specialist | 6.73% | 73,368 |
| Trouble Shooter | 7.19% | - |
| Legal File Clerk | 8.60% | 71,132 |
| Credit Reference Clerk | 8.99% | 71,280 |
| Acquisitions Assistant | 11.16% | 1,102 |
| Employee Relations Assistant | 15.31% | 14,672 |
Similar trouble shooter jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Order Expediter | 5.53% | 15,934 |
| Medicaid Specialist | 6.73% | 73,368 |
| Legal File Clerk | 8.60% | 71,132 |
| Credit Reference Clerk | 8.99% | 71,280 |
| Acquisitions Assistant | 11.16% | 1,102 |
| Employee Relations Assistant | 15.31% | 14,672 |
Foreign languages spoken by trouble shooters
The most common foreign language among trouble shooters is Spanish at 44.4%. The second-most popular foreign language spoken is French at 16.7% and German is the third-most popular at 5.6%.
- Spanish, 44.4%
- French, 16.7%
- German, 5.6%
- Russian, 5.6%
- Persian, 5.6%
- Other, 22.1%
Trouble shooter languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 44.4% |
| French | 16.7% |
| German | 5.6% |
| Russian | 5.6% |
| Persian | 5.6% |
| Other | 22.1% |
