Type setter demographics and statistics in the US
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Type setter gender statistics
65.5% of type setters are women and 34.5% of type setters are men.
- Female, 65.5%
- Male, 34.5%
Type setter gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Female | 65.5% |
| Male | 34.5% |
Type setter gender pay gap
Women earn 77¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$48,044
Female income
$37,201
Type setter gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in type setter positions over time. Currently, 65.5% of type setters are female.
Type setter gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 21.20% | 78.80% |
| 2011 | 20.11% | 79.89% |
| 2012 | 19.15% | 80.85% |
| 2013 | 20.35% | 79.65% |
| 2014 | 20.63% | 79.37% |
| 2015 | 28.32% | 71.68% |
| 2016 | 20.68% | 79.32% |
| 2017 | 28.27% | 71.73% |
| 2018 | 30.13% | 69.87% |
| 2019 | 37.49% | 62.51% |
| 2020 | 28.16% | 71.84% |
| 2021 | 34.48% | 65.52% |
Type setter related jobs gender ratio
We compared type setters with similar job titles to see how gender ratios vary. As you can see, offset pressman and printing pressman have the biggest gender ratio gaps.
| Job title | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Ad Setter | 20% | 80% |
| Folder | 27% | 73% |
| Typographer | 30% | 70% |
| Type Setter | 34% | 66% |
| 1st Pressman | 97% | 3% |
| Printing Pressman | 97% | 3% |
| Offset Pressman | 98% | 2% |
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Type setter demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among type setters is White, which makes up 64.1% of all type setters. Comparatively, 16.4% of type setters are Hispanic or Latino and 8.0% of type setters are Black or African American.
- White, 64.1%
- Hispanic or Latino, 16.4%
- Black or African American, 8.0%
- Asian, 7.5%
- Unknown, 3.2%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.8%
Type setter race
| Type setter race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 64.1% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 16.4% |
| Black or African American | 8.0% |
| Asian | 7.5% |
| Unknown | 3.2% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.8% |
Type setter race and ethnicity over time
See how type setter racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Type setter race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 69.66% | 8.36% | 5.86% | 15.07% |
| 2011 | 71.80% | 9.37% | 5.94% | 10.44% |
| 2012 | 66.23% | 10.76% | 3.92% | 16.48% |
| 2013 | 66.48% | 10.87% | 7.53% | 12.19% |
| 2014 | 69.61% | 10.56% | 5.98% | 12.94% |
| 2015 | 67.22% | 7.34% | 6.85% | 15.69% |
| 2016 | 73.89% | 5.92% | 5.27% | 12.64% |
| 2017 | 64.10% | 10.31% | 6.55% | 17.44% |
| 2018 | 69.47% | 9.81% | 5.67% | 11.75% |
| 2019 | 72.28% | 7.80% | 4.22% | 14.12% |
| 2020 | 61.24% | 8.85% | 8.10% | 17.80% |
| 2021 | 64.12% | 8.03% | 7.54% | 16.42% |
Type setter wage gap by race
According to our data, unknown type setters have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Black or african american type setters have the lowest average salary at $41,940.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $53,077 |
| White | $47,828 |
| Black or African American | $41,940 |
| Asian | $52,745 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $45,582 |
Type setter age breakdown
The average age of type setters is 40+ years years old, representing 73% of the type setter population.
Type setter age breakdown
| Type Setter Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 73% |
| 30-40 years | 19% |
| 20-30 years | 8% |
Type setter educational attainment
The most common degree for type setters is bachelor's degree, with 36% of type setters earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are high school diploma degree at 30% and high school diploma degree at 20%.
- Bachelor's, 36%
- High School Diploma, 30%
- Associate, 20%
- Master's, 5%
- Other Degrees, 9%
Type setters by degree level
| Type setter degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 36% |
| High School Diploma | 30% |
| Associate | 20% |
| Master's | 5% |
| Other Degrees | 9% |
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Type setter employment statistics
Company size where type setters work
Below, you can see the size of companies where type setters work.
Type setter jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 10% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 30% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 25% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 10% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 20% |
| > 10,000 employees | 5% |
Type setter jobs by industry
The most common industries for type setters are manufacturing, government and professional.
Type setter industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Manufacturing | 21% |
| Government | 16% |
| Professional | 16% |
| Health Care | 11% |
| Technology | 11% |
| Education | 5% |
| Media | 5% |
| Start-up | 5% |
| Utilities | 5% |
| Hospitality | 5% |
Type setter turnover and employment statistics
Type setter unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for type setters between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Type setter unemployment rate by year
| Year | Type setter unemployment rate |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 13.78% |
| 2011 | 13.94% |
| 2012 | 11.53% |
| 2013 | 10.26% |
| 2014 | 5.03% |
| 2015 | 6.67% |
| 2016 | 3.42% |
| 2017 | 7.41% |
| 2018 | 0.88% |
| 2019 | 3.08% |
| 2020 | 4.79% |
| 2021 | 5.04% |
Average type setter tenure
The average type setter stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 101 type setters resumes in Zippia's database.
Type setter tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 28% |
| 1-2 years | 31% |
| 3-4 years | 14% |
| 5-7 years | 8% |
| 8-10 years | 6% |
| 11+ years | 12% |
Type setter LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of type setters 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Water Technician | 2.37% | 34,702 |
| Laser Operator | 2.83% | 56,479 |
| Press Operator Helper | 3.81% | 42,929 |
| Mechanical Inspector | 3.84% | 33,863 |
| Laundry Worker | 5.06% | 25,513 |
| Chemical Operator | 9.20% | 36,522 |
| Type Setter | 13.11% | - |
Similar type setter jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Water Technician | 2.37% | 34,702 |
| Laser Operator | 2.83% | 56,479 |
| Press Operator Helper | 3.81% | 42,929 |
| Mechanical Inspector | 3.84% | 33,863 |
| Laundry Worker | 5.06% | 25,513 |
| Chemical Operator | 9.20% | 36,522 |
Foreign languages spoken by type setters
- Italian, 100.0%
Type setter languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Italian | 100.0% |