Union steward demographics and statistics in the US
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Union steward gender statistics
32.4% of union stewards are women and 67.6% of union stewards are men.
- Male, 67.6%
- Female, 32.4%
Union steward gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Male | 67.6% |
| Female | 32.4% |
Union steward gender pay gap
Women earn 94¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$64,200
Female income
$60,281
Union steward gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in union steward positions over time. Currently, 32.4% of union stewards are female.
Union steward gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 72.06% | 27.94% |
| 2011 | 69.81% | 30.19% |
| 2012 | 71.49% | 28.51% |
| 2013 | 70.13% | 29.87% |
| 2014 | 71.46% | 28.54% |
| 2015 | 69.08% | 30.92% |
| 2016 | 69.96% | 30.04% |
| 2017 | 69.75% | 30.25% |
| 2018 | 68.58% | 31.42% |
| 2019 | 67.85% | 32.15% |
| 2020 | 66.95% | 33.05% |
| 2021 | 67.63% | 32.37% |
Union steward related jobs gender ratio
We compared union stewards 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 Steward | 68% | 32% |
| Electronic Security Specialist | 94% | 6% |
| Chief Estimator | 95% | 5% |
| Timber Buyer | 97% | 3% |
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Union steward demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among union stewards is White, which makes up 61.5% of all union stewards. Comparatively, 15.4% of union stewards are Hispanic or Latino and 9.1% of union stewards are Asian.
- White, 61.5%
- Hispanic or Latino, 15.4%
- Asian, 9.1%
- Black or African American, 8.3%
- Unknown, 5.1%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.6%
Union steward race
| Union steward race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 61.5% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 15.4% |
| Asian | 9.1% |
| Black or African American | 8.3% |
| Unknown | 5.1% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.6% |
Union steward race and ethnicity over time
See how union steward racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Union steward race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 68.56% | 9.83% | 7.24% | 11.76% |
| 2011 | 68.87% | 9.51% | 7.38% | 11.49% |
| 2012 | 68.96% | 9.01% | 7.37% | 12.09% |
| 2013 | 68.45% | 9.14% | 7.47% | 11.95% |
| 2014 | 66.64% | 9.48% | 8.22% | 12.70% |
| 2015 | 66.82% | 9.62% | 7.99% | 12.90% |
| 2016 | 66.32% | 9.89% | 8.24% | 12.54% |
| 2017 | 66.48% | 8.89% | 7.90% | 13.52% |
| 2018 | 66.88% | 7.62% | 8.67% | 13.94% |
| 2019 | 66.84% | 7.98% | 8.41% | 13.58% |
| 2020 | 63.58% | 8.96% | 8.71% | 13.41% |
| 2021 | 61.48% | 8.31% | 9.14% | 15.36% |
Union steward wage gap by race
According to our data, asian union stewards have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Black or african american union stewards have the lowest average salary at $62,225.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $64,831 |
| White | $63,898 |
| Black or African American | $62,225 |
| Asian | $67,261 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $62,902 |
Average union steward age
See how the average age of union stewards varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Union steward 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 steward age breakdown
The average age of union stewards is 40+ years years old, representing 52% of the union steward population.
Union steward age breakdown
| Union Steward Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 52% |
| 30-40 years | 32% |
| 20-30 years | 16% |
Union steward educational attainment
The most common degree for union stewards is bachelor's degree, with 43% of union stewards earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are associate degree degree at 21% and associate degree degree at 17%.
- Bachelor's, 43%
- Associate, 21%
- High School Diploma, 17%
- Master's, 9%
- Other Degrees, 10%
Union stewards by degree level
| Union steward degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 43% |
| Associate | 21% |
| High School Diploma | 17% |
| Master's | 9% |
| Other Degrees | 10% |
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Union steward wage gap by degree level
According to the data, union stewards with a Doctorate degree earn more than those without, at $81,373 annually. With a Master's degree, union stewards earn a median annual income of $75,420 compared to $67,631 for union stewards with an Bachelor's degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| Master's Degree | $75,420 |
| High School Diploma or Less | $55,894 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $67,631 |
| Doctorate Degree | $81,373 |
| Some College/ Associate Degree | $56,095 |
Union steward employment statistics
Most union stewards work for a private in the manufacturing industry.
Company size where union stewards work
Below, you can see the size of companies where union stewards work.
Union steward jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 6% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 14% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 23% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 9% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 19% |
| > 10,000 employees | 29% |
Union steward jobs by company type
Employees with the union steward job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most union stewards prefer to work at private companies over public companies.
Union steward jobs by sector
| Company type | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 7% |
| Public | 30% |
| Private | 52% |
| Government | 11% |
Union steward jobs by industry
The most common industries for union stewards are manufacturing, non profits and government.
Union steward industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Manufacturing | 16% |
| Fortune 500 | 14% |
| Government | 8% |
| Non Profits | 8% |
| Health Care | 6% |
| Education | 6% |
| Retail | 5% |
| Transportation | 4% |
| Telecommunication | 4% |
| Construction | 4% |
| Hospitality | 3% |
| Automotive | 3% |
| Utilities | 3% |
| Professional | 3% |
| Technology | 3% |
| Media | 2% |
| Finance | 2% |
| Internet | 1% |
| Start-up | 1% |
| Insurance | 1% |
| Real Estate | 1% |
| Energy | 1% |
Union steward turnover and employment statistics
Union steward unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for union stewards between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Union steward unemployment rate by year
| Year | Union steward 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 steward tenure
The average union steward stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 592 union stewards resumes in Zippia's database.
Union steward tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 7% |
| 1-2 years | 21% |
| 3-4 years | 18% |
| 5-7 years | 21% |
| 8-10 years | 9% |
| 11+ years | 25% |
Union steward LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of union stewards 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Electrical Estimator | 4.41% | 36,760 |
| Logistics Research Engineer | 8.65% | 60,717 |
| Union Steward | 8.93% | - |
| Marketing Specialist | 10.00% | 87,145 |
| Sustainability Coordinator | 11.05% | 9,595 |
| Section 8 Inspector | 11.64% | 17,206 |
| Principal Gifts Officer | 19.25% | 95,423 |
Similar union steward jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Electrical Estimator | 4.41% | 36,760 |
| Logistics Research Engineer | 8.65% | 60,717 |
| Marketing Specialist | 10.00% | 87,145 |
| Sustainability Coordinator | 11.05% | 9,595 |
| Section 8 Inspector | 11.64% | 17,206 |
| Principal Gifts Officer | 19.25% | 95,423 |
Foreign languages spoken by union stewards
The most common foreign language among union stewards is Spanish at 71.4%. The second-most popular foreign language spoken is Portuguese at 4.8% and French is the third-most popular at 4.8%.
- Spanish, 71.4%
- Portuguese, 4.8%
- French, 4.8%
- Tagalog, 4.8%
- Cantonese, 4.8%
- Other, 9.4%
Union steward languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 71.4% |
| Portuguese | 4.8% |
| French | 4.8% |
| Tagalog | 4.8% |
| Cantonese | 4.8% |
| Other | 9.4% |
