Union representative demographics and statistics in the US
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Union representative gender statistics
48.1% of union representatives are women and 51.9% of union representatives are men.
- Male, 51.9%
- Female, 48.1%
Union representative gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Male | 51.9% |
| Female | 48.1% |
Union representative gender pay gap
Women earn 94¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$58,510
Female income
$55,019
Union representative gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in union representative positions over time. Currently, 48.1% of union representatives are female.
Union representative gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 57.10% | 42.90% |
| 2011 | 54.40% | 45.60% |
| 2012 | 56.40% | 43.60% |
| 2013 | 54.78% | 45.22% |
| 2014 | 56.37% | 43.63% |
| 2015 | 53.55% | 46.45% |
| 2016 | 54.58% | 45.42% |
| 2017 | 54.33% | 45.67% |
| 2018 | 52.97% | 47.03% |
| 2019 | 52.13% | 47.87% |
| 2020 | 51.11% | 48.89% |
| 2021 | 51.88% | 48.12% |
Union representative related jobs gender ratio
We compared union representatives with similar job titles to see how gender ratios vary. As you can see, timber buyer and chief estimator have the biggest gender ratio gaps.
| Job title | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Wedding Coordinator | 9% | 91% |
| Conference Planning Manager | 9% | 91% |
| Human Resources Administrative Assistant | 9% | 91% |
| Union Representative | 52% | 48% |
| Electronic Security Specialist | 94% | 6% |
| Chief Estimator | 95% | 5% |
| Timber Buyer | 97% | 3% |
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Union representative demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among union representatives is White, which makes up 57.2% of all union representatives. Comparatively, 20.0% of union representatives are Hispanic or Latino and 9.2% of union representatives are Black or African American.
- White, 57.2%
- Hispanic or Latino, 20.0%
- Black or African American, 9.2%
- Asian, 7.8%
- Unknown, 5.1%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.7%
Union representative race
| Union representative race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 57.2% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 20.0% |
| Black or African American | 9.2% |
| Asian | 7.8% |
| Unknown | 5.1% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.7% |
Union representative race and ethnicity over time
See how union representative racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Union representative race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 64.31% | 10.69% | 5.94% | 16.41% |
| 2011 | 64.62% | 10.37% | 6.08% | 16.13% |
| 2012 | 64.70% | 9.86% | 6.08% | 16.73% |
| 2013 | 64.20% | 10.00% | 6.17% | 16.59% |
| 2014 | 62.39% | 10.34% | 6.92% | 17.34% |
| 2015 | 62.57% | 10.47% | 6.70% | 17.54% |
| 2016 | 62.07% | 10.75% | 6.94% | 17.19% |
| 2017 | 62.23% | 9.75% | 6.61% | 18.16% |
| 2018 | 62.63% | 8.47% | 7.37% | 18.59% |
| 2019 | 62.59% | 8.84% | 7.12% | 18.22% |
| 2020 | 59.33% | 9.82% | 7.42% | 18.05% |
| 2021 | 57.23% | 9.17% | 7.84% | 20.00% |
Union representative wage gap by race
According to our data, asian union representatives have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Black or african american union representatives have the lowest average salary at $56,735.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $59,080 |
| White | $58,237 |
| Black or African American | $56,735 |
| Asian | $61,240 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $57,361 |
Average union representative age
See how the average age of union representatives varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Union representative age by race and gender
| Race | Male age | Female age |
|---|---|---|
| Black or African American | 42 | 44 |
| Unknown | 35.5 | 40 |
| Asian | 39 | 38 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 35.5 | 37 |
| White | 39 | 41 |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 48 |
Union representative age breakdown
The average age of union representatives is 40+ years years old, representing 52% of the union representative population.
Union representative age breakdown
| Union Representative Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 52% |
| 30-40 years | 32% |
| 20-30 years | 16% |
Union representative educational attainment
The most common degree for union representatives is bachelor's degree, with 48% of union representatives earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are associate degree degree at 17% and associate degree degree at 15%.
- Bachelor's, 48%
- Associate, 17%
- Master's, 15%
- High School Diploma, 12%
- Other Degrees, 8%
Union representatives by degree level
| Union representative degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 48% |
| Associate | 17% |
| Master's | 15% |
| High School Diploma | 12% |
| Other Degrees | 8% |
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Union representative wage gap by degree level
According to the data, union representatives with a Doctorate degree earn more than those without, at $74,292 annually. With a Master's degree, union representatives earn a median annual income of $68,531 compared to $61,587 for union representatives with an Bachelor's degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| Master's Degree | $68,531 |
| High School Diploma or Less | $51,115 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $61,587 |
| Doctorate Degree | $74,292 |
| Some College/ Associate Degree | $51,261 |
Union representative employment statistics
Most union representatives work for a private in the education industry.
Company size where union representatives work
Below, you can see the size of companies where union representatives work.
Union representative jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 14% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 18% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 20% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 9% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 18% |
| > 10,000 employees | 21% |
Union representative jobs by company type
Employees with the union representative job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most union representatives prefer to work at private companies over education companies.
Union representative jobs by sector
| Company type | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 24% |
| Public | 21% |
| Private | 49% |
| Government | 5% |
Union representative jobs by industry
The most common industries for union representatives are education, non profits and manufacturing.
Union representative industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 20% |
| Fortune 500 | 10% |
| Non Profits | 8% |
| Manufacturing | 7% |
| Hospitality | 6% |
| Transportation | 6% |
| Finance | 6% |
| Media | 5% |
| Health Care | 5% |
| Retail | 5% |
| Government | 4% |
| Professional | 4% |
| Automotive | 3% |
| Construction | 3% |
| Technology | 3% |
| Real Estate | 2% |
| Internet | 1% |
| Telecommunication | 1% |
| Agriculture | 1% |
| Insurance | 1% |
Union representative turnover and employment statistics
Union representative unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for union representatives between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Union representative unemployment rate by year
| Year | Union representative unemployment rate |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 7.60% |
| 2011 | 6.44% |
| 2012 | 5.26% |
| 2013 | 4.87% |
| 2014 | 4.30% |
| 2015 | 3.40% |
| 2016 | 3.08% |
| 2017 | 2.52% |
| 2018 | 2.19% |
| 2019 | 2.85% |
| 2020 | 3.85% |
| 2021 | 3.78% |
Average union representative tenure
The average union representative stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 636 union representatives resumes in Zippia's database.
Union representative tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 15% |
| 1-2 years | 29% |
| 3-4 years | 16% |
| 5-7 years | 16% |
| 8-10 years | 6% |
| 11+ years | 17% |
Union representative LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of union representatives 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Production Cost Estimator | 4.41% | 65,882 |
| Logistics Research Engineer | 8.65% | 60,717 |
| Union Representative | 8.93% | - |
| Allocation Analyst | 10.00% | 8,917 |
| Operations Associate | 11.05% | 70,275 |
| Compliance Coordinator | 11.64% | 33,823 |
| Professional Fundraiser | 19.25% | 43,441 |
Similar union representative jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Production Cost Estimator | 4.41% | 65,882 |
| Logistics Research Engineer | 8.65% | 60,717 |
| Allocation Analyst | 10.00% | 8,917 |
| Operations Associate | 11.05% | 70,275 |
| Compliance Coordinator | 11.64% | 33,823 |
| Professional Fundraiser | 19.25% | 43,441 |
Foreign languages spoken by union representatives
The most common foreign language among union representatives is Spanish at 66.7%. The second-most popular foreign language spoken is French at 8.3% and Swedish is the third-most popular at 2.8%.
- Spanish, 66.7%
- French, 8.3%
- Swedish, 2.8%
- Danish, 2.8%
- Portuguese, 2.8%
- Other, 16.6%
Union representative languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 66.7% |
| French | 8.3% |
| Swedish | 2.8% |
| Danish | 2.8% |
| Portuguese | 2.8% |
| Other | 16.6% |
