Wet-end helper demographics and statistics in the US
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Wet-end helper gender statistics
43.0% of wet-end helpers are women and 57.0% of wet-end helpers are men.
- Male, 57.0%
- Female, 43.0%
Wet-end helper gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Male | 57.0% |
| Female | 43.0% |
Wet-end helper gender pay gap
Women earn 99¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$32,547
Female income
$32,069
Wet-end helper gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in wet-end helper positions over time. Currently, 43.0% of wet-end helpers are female.
Wet-end helper gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 75.59% | 24.41% |
| 2011 | 86.92% | 13.08% |
| 2012 | 77.99% | 22.01% |
| 2013 | 60.33% | 39.67% |
| 2014 | 69.71% | 30.29% |
| 2015 | 83.98% | 16.02% |
| 2016 | 64.85% | 35.15% |
| 2017 | 84.30% | 15.70% |
| 2018 | 67.84% | 32.16% |
| 2019 | 73.02% | 26.98% |
| 2020 | 81.99% | 18.01% |
| 2021 | 56.96% | 43.04% |
Wet-end helper related jobs gender ratio
We compared wet-end helpers with similar job titles to see how gender ratios vary. As you can see, millwright supervisor and machine repairman have the biggest gender ratio gaps.
| Job title | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Mender | 16% | 84% |
| Hydraulic Press Servicer | 22% | 78% |
| Assigner | 34% | 66% |
| Wet-End Helper | 57% | 43% |
| Flooring Mechanic | 99% | 1% |
| Machine Repairman | 100% | 0% |
| Millwright Supervisor | 100% | 0% |
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Wet-end helper demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among wet-end helpers is White, which makes up 62.5% of all wet-end helpers. Comparatively, 14.6% of wet-end helpers are Hispanic or Latino and 11.3% of wet-end helpers are Black or African American.
- White, 62.5%
- Hispanic or Latino, 14.6%
- Black or African American, 11.3%
- Unknown, 5.8%
- Asian, 4.5%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 1.3%
Wet-end helper race
| Wet-end helper race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 62.5% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 14.6% |
| Black or African American | 11.3% |
| Unknown | 5.8% |
| Asian | 4.5% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 1.3% |
Wet-end helper race and ethnicity over time
See how wet-end helper racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Wet-end helper race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 68.28% | 9.87% | 5.47% | 14.20% |
| 2011 | 66.56% | 8.19% | 5.58% | 16.50% |
| 2012 | 60.44% | 13.25% | 6.67% | 15.97% |
| 2013 | 59.45% | 13.28% | 7.03% | 17.12% |
| 2014 | 64.45% | 11.52% | 6.16% | 14.54% |
| 2015 | 54.18% | 10.88% | 4.98% | 26.14% |
| 2016 | 60.82% | 11.53% | 5.02% | 18.37% |
| 2017 | 61.97% | 9.22% | 5.95% | 15.85% |
| 2018 | 61.76% | 8.03% | 4.93% | 21.17% |
| 2019 | 66.61% | 10.75% | 4.35% | 14.79% |
| 2020 | 62.45% | 8.72% | 4.80% | 17.10% |
| 2021 | 62.53% | 11.30% | 4.54% | 14.55% |
Wet-end helper wage gap by race
According to our data, white wet-end helpers have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Asian wet-end helpers have the lowest average salary at $32,225.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $32,529 |
| White | $32,853 |
| Black or African American | $32,672 |
| Asian | $32,225 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $32,460 |
Wet-end helper age breakdown
The average age of wet-end helpers is 40+ years years old, representing 46% of the wet-end helper population.
Wet-end helper age breakdown
| Wet-End Helper Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 46% |
| 30-40 years | 36% |
| 20-30 years | 12% |
Wet-end helper educational attainment
The most common degree for wet-end helpers is high school diploma, with 46% of wet-end helpers earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are bachelor's degree degree at 25% and bachelor's degree degree at 21%.
- High School Diploma, 46%
- Bachelor's, 25%
- Diploma, 21%
- Associate, 4%
- Other Degrees, 4%
Wet-end helpers by degree level
| Wet-end helper degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| High School Diploma | 46% |
| Bachelor's | 25% |
| Diploma | 21% |
| Associate | 4% |
| Other Degrees | 4% |
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Wet-end helper turnover and employment statistics
Wet-end helper unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for wet-end helpers between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Wet-end helper unemployment rate by year
| Year | Wet-end helper unemployment rate |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 19.92% |
| 2011 | 18.07% |
| 2012 | 16.26% |
| 2013 | 16.47% |
| 2014 | 7.93% |
| 2015 | 9.78% |
| 2016 | 10.14% |
| 2017 | 7.36% |
| 2018 | 7.11% |
| 2019 | 6.43% |
| 2020 | 9.04% |
| 2021 | 10.33% |
Average wet-end helper tenure
The average wet-end helper stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 85 wet-end helpers resumes in Zippia's database.
Wet-end helper tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 43% |
| 1-2 years | 32% |
| 3-4 years | 5% |
| 5-7 years | 9% |
| 8-10 years | 3% |
| 11+ years | 8% |
Wet-end helper LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of wet-end helpers 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Heater Mechanic | 1.73% | 34,371 |
| Millwright Foreman | 2.00% | 7,457 |
| Lock Technician | 3.52% | 37,059 |
| Wet-End Helper | 3.67% | - |
| Refrigerator Repairman | 3.71% | 250 |
| Television Installer Helper | 3.93% | 28,462 |
| Camera Assistant | 8.86% | 240 |
Similar wet-end helper jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Heater Mechanic | 1.73% | 34,371 |
| Millwright Foreman | 2.00% | 7,457 |
| Lock Technician | 3.52% | 37,059 |
| Refrigerator Repairman | 3.71% | 250 |
| Television Installer Helper | 3.93% | 28,462 |
| Camera Assistant | 8.86% | 240 |
Foreign languages spoken by wet-end helpers
- Japanese, 50.0%
- Spanish, 50.0%
Wet-end helper languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Japanese | 50.0% |
| Spanish | 50.0% |