Union organizer demographics and statistics in the US
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Union organizer demographics by:
Union organizer gender statistics
48.9% of union organizers are women and 51.1% of union organizers are men.
- Male, 51.1%
- Female, 48.9%
Union organizer gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Male | 51.1% |
| Female | 48.9% |
Union organizer gender pay gap
Women earn 100¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$53,090
Female income
$53,051
Union organizer gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in union organizer positions over time. Currently, 48.9% of union organizers are female.
Union organizer gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 57.63% | 42.37% |
| 2011 | 53.22% | 46.78% |
| 2012 | 55.20% | 44.80% |
| 2013 | 57.49% | 42.51% |
| 2014 | 56.62% | 43.38% |
| 2015 | 50.96% | 49.04% |
| 2016 | 54.30% | 45.70% |
| 2017 | 59.65% | 40.35% |
| 2018 | 58.05% | 41.95% |
| 2019 | 57.52% | 42.48% |
| 2020 | 51.35% | 48.65% |
| 2021 | 51.09% | 48.91% |
Union organizer related jobs gender ratio
We compared union organizers with similar job titles to see how gender ratios vary. As you can see, public health worker and rehabilitation engineer have the biggest gender ratio gaps.
| Job title | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Breastfeeding Educator | 2% | 98% |
| Certified Lactation Counselor | 3% | 97% |
| Lactation Specialist | 5% | 95% |
| Union Organizer | 51% | 49% |
| Donation Worker | 70% | 30% |
| Rehabilitation Engineer | 70% | 30% |
| Public Health Worker | 81% | 19% |
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Union organizer demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among union organizers is White, which makes up 52.2% of all union organizers. Comparatively, 22.6% of union organizers are Hispanic or Latino and 11.3% of union organizers are Black or African American.
- White, 52.2%
- Hispanic or Latino, 22.6%
- Black or African American, 11.3%
- Unknown, 6.4%
- Asian, 6.3%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 1.2%
Union organizer race
| Union organizer race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 52.2% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 22.6% |
| Black or African American | 11.3% |
| Unknown | 6.4% |
| Asian | 6.3% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 1.2% |
Union organizer race and ethnicity over time
See how union organizer racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Union organizer race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 60.75% | 12.70% | 4.77% | 17.71% |
| 2011 | 59.16% | 13.96% | 5.14% | 17.84% |
| 2012 | 56.71% | 13.41% | 5.41% | 19.03% |
| 2013 | 57.32% | 11.81% | 5.09% | 20.68% |
| 2014 | 55.57% | 13.28% | 5.73% | 20.64% |
| 2015 | 57.67% | 12.53% | 6.50% | 19.35% |
| 2016 | 56.31% | 11.22% | 6.69% | 20.78% |
| 2017 | 56.34% | 12.26% | 5.51% | 21.99% |
| 2018 | 59.49% | 12.37% | 4.96% | 18.36% |
| 2019 | 57.43% | 10.00% | 6.20% | 21.55% |
| 2020 | 53.94% | 8.66% | 6.82% | 22.80% |
| 2021 | 52.15% | 11.25% | 6.31% | 22.56% |
Union organizer wage gap by race
According to our data, asian union organizers have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Black or african american union organizers have the lowest average salary at $50,916.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $52,166 |
| White | $54,131 |
| Black or African American | $50,916 |
| Asian | $55,970 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $52,409 |
Average union organizer age
See how the average age of union organizers varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Union organizer age by race and gender
| Race | Male age | Female age |
|---|---|---|
| Unknown | 40.5 | |
| White | 42.5 | 41 |
| Black or African American | 45 | 50.5 |
| Asian | 32 | |
| Hispanic or Latino | 40 | 37 |
Union organizer age breakdown
The average age of union organizers is 40+ years years old, representing 55% of the union organizer population.
Union organizer age breakdown
| Union Organizer Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 55% |
| 30-40 years | 27% |
| 20-30 years | 19% |
Union organizer educational attainment
The most common degree for union organizers is bachelor's degree, with 67% of union organizers earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are associate degree degree at 14% and associate degree degree at 7%.
- Bachelor's, 67%
- Associate, 14%
- Master's, 7%
- High School Diploma, 6%
- Other Degrees, 6%
Union organizers by degree level
| Union organizer degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 67% |
| Associate | 14% |
| Master's | 7% |
| High School Diploma | 6% |
| Other Degrees | 6% |
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Union organizer wage gap by degree level
According to the data, union organizers with a Master's degree earn more than those without, at $62,941 annually. With a Bachelor's degree, union organizers earn a median annual income of $54,174 compared to $48,142 for union organizers with an Associate degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| Master's Degree | $62,941 |
| High School Diploma or Less | $45,937 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $54,174 |
| Some College/ Associate Degree | $48,142 |
Union organizer employment statistics
Company size where union organizers work
Below, you can see the size of companies where union organizers work.
Union organizer jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 9% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 38% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 38% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 15% |
Union organizer jobs by industry
The most common industries for union organizers are non profits, hospitality and health care.
Union organizer industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Non Profits | 41% |
| Hospitality | 14% |
| Health Care | 10% |
| Finance | 7% |
| Government | 7% |
| Education | 3% |
| Transportation | 3% |
| Start-up | 3% |
| Real Estate | 3% |
| Professional | 3% |
| Manufacturing | 3% |
Union organizer turnover and employment statistics
Union organizer unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for union organizers between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Union organizer unemployment rate by year
| Year | Union organizer unemployment rate |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 6.67% |
| 2011 | 5.73% |
| 2012 | 7.54% |
| 2013 | 6.55% |
| 2014 | 5.84% |
| 2015 | 5.71% |
| 2016 | 5.17% |
| 2017 | 5.23% |
| 2018 | 5.73% |
| 2019 | 3.88% |
| 2020 | 3.90% |
| 2021 | 5.40% |
Average union organizer tenure
The average union organizer stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 167 union organizers resumes in Zippia's database.
Union organizer tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 29% |
| 1-2 years | 36% |
| 3-4 years | 17% |
| 5-7 years | 10% |
| 8-10 years | 3% |
| 11+ years | 5% |
Union organizer LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of union organizers 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Teacher Counselor | 8.96% | 83,305 |
| Correctional Casework Specialist | 9.50% | 1,718 |
| Criminal Justice Social Worker | 11.25% | 85,917 |
| Case Aide | 11.48% | 106,823 |
| Intake Counselor | 15.06% | 77,050 |
| Assessment Specialist | 15.06% | 90,625 |
| Union Organizer | 20.79% | - |
Similar union organizer jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Teacher Counselor | 8.96% | 83,305 |
| Correctional Casework Specialist | 9.50% | 1,718 |
| Criminal Justice Social Worker | 11.25% | 85,917 |
| Case Aide | 11.48% | 106,823 |
| Intake Counselor | 15.06% | 77,050 |
| Assessment Specialist | 15.06% | 90,625 |
Foreign languages spoken by union organizers
The most common foreign language among union organizers is Spanish at 60.0%. The second-most popular foreign language spoken is French at 10.0% and Chinese is the third-most popular at 5.0%.
- Spanish, 60.0%
- French, 10.0%
- Chinese, 5.0%
- Vietnamese, 5.0%
- Albanian, 5.0%
- Other, 15.0%
Union organizer languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 60.0% |
| French | 10.0% |
| Chinese | 5.0% |
| Vietnamese | 5.0% |
| Albanian | 5.0% |
| Other | 15.0% |
