Wheeler demographics and statistics in the US
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Wheeler gender statistics
19.2% of wheelers are women and 80.8% of wheelers are men.
- Male, 80.8%
- Female, 19.2%
Wheeler gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Male | 80.8% |
| Female | 19.2% |
Wheeler gender pay gap
Women earn 97¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$49,670
Female income
$47,954
Wheeler gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in wheeler positions over time. Currently, 19.2% of wheelers are female.
Wheeler gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 83.50% | 16.50% |
| 2011 | 86.05% | 13.95% |
| 2012 | 83.12% | 16.88% |
| 2013 | 89.57% | 10.43% |
| 2014 | 85.87% | 14.13% |
| 2015 | 84.72% | 15.28% |
| 2016 | 83.35% | 16.65% |
| 2017 | 88.36% | 11.64% |
| 2018 | 86.46% | 13.54% |
| 2019 | 82.67% | 17.33% |
| 2020 | 89.74% | 10.26% |
| 2021 | 80.83% | 19.17% |
Wheeler related jobs gender ratio
We compared wheelers with similar job titles to see how gender ratios vary. As you can see, dredge operator and tower crane operator have the biggest gender ratio gaps.
| Job title | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Gift Wrapper | 12% | 88% |
| Gift Packer | 18% | 82% |
| Pill Packer | 19% | 81% |
| Wheeler | 81% | 19% |
| Green Chain Operator | 99% | 1% |
| Tower Crane Operator | 99% | 1% |
| Dredge Operator | 99% | 1% |
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Wheeler demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among wheelers is White, which makes up 62.4% of all wheelers. Comparatively, 16.9% of wheelers are Hispanic or Latino and 11.5% of wheelers are Black or African American.
- White, 62.4%
- Hispanic or Latino, 16.9%
- Black or African American, 11.5%
- Asian, 3.9%
- Unknown, 3.8%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 1.5%
Wheeler race
| Wheeler race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 62.4% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 16.9% |
| Black or African American | 11.5% |
| Asian | 3.9% |
| Unknown | 3.8% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 1.5% |
Wheeler race and ethnicity over time
See how wheeler racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Wheeler race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 63.98% | 16.30% | 2.36% | 14.72% |
| 2011 | 64.69% | 16.08% | 3.31% | 12.90% |
| 2012 | 66.64% | 13.06% | 3.23% | 15.57% |
| 2013 | 65.88% | 14.22% | 2.15% | 15.34% |
| 2014 | 61.76% | 14.95% | 2.58% | 16.82% |
| 2015 | 62.82% | 15.01% | 3.18% | 17.17% |
| 2016 | 61.40% | 15.37% | 3.36% | 15.97% |
| 2017 | 62.32% | 16.71% | 3.64% | 14.68% |
| 2018 | 67.99% | 13.49% | 2.47% | 12.91% |
| 2019 | 68.07% | 10.27% | 2.92% | 16.17% |
| 2020 | 66.64% | 13.43% | 3.26% | 11.67% |
| 2021 | 62.41% | 11.49% | 3.88% | 16.85% |
Wheeler wage gap by race
According to our data, white wheelers have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Black or african american wheelers have the lowest average salary at $46,146.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $49,768 |
| White | $55,766 |
| Black or African American | $46,146 |
| Asian | $50,073 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $47,140 |
Average wheeler age
See how the average age of wheelers varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Wheeler age by race and gender
| Race | Male age | Female age |
|---|---|---|
| White | 43 | 38 |
| Black or African American | 42.5 | 42 |
| Asian | 29 | |
| Hispanic or Latino | 37 | 29.5 |
Wheeler age breakdown
The average age of wheelers is 40+ years years old, representing 51% of the wheeler population.
Wheeler age breakdown
| Wheeler Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 51% |
| 30-40 years | 24% |
| 20-30 years | 24% |
Wheeler educational attainment
The most common degree for wheelers is high school diploma, with 43% of wheelers earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are bachelor's degree degree at 20% and bachelor's degree degree at 13%.
- High School Diploma, 43%
- Bachelor's, 20%
- Associate, 13%
- Diploma, 10%
- Other Degrees, 14%
Wheelers by degree level
| Wheeler degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| High School Diploma | 43% |
| Bachelor's | 20% |
| Associate | 13% |
| Diploma | 10% |
| Other Degrees | 14% |
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Wheeler turnover and employment statistics
Wheeler unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for wheelers between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Wheeler unemployment rate by year
| Year | Wheeler unemployment rate |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 14.63% |
| 2011 | 11.23% |
| 2012 | 8.96% |
| 2013 | 9.09% |
| 2014 | 7.39% |
| 2015 | 5.55% |
| 2016 | 7.89% |
| 2017 | 5.14% |
| 2018 | 5.87% |
| 2019 | 4.27% |
| 2020 | 4.47% |
| 2021 | 5.56% |
Average wheeler tenure
The average wheeler stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 123 wheelers resumes in Zippia's database.
Wheeler tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 38% |
| 1-2 years | 30% |
| 3-4 years | 11% |
| 5-7 years | 8% |
| 8-10 years | 7% |
| 11+ years | 6% |
Wheeler LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of wheelers 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Sorting Grapple Operator | 1.94% | 30,296 |
| Wheeler | 2.60% | - |
| Lead Loader | 3.85% | 4,333 |
| Limb Driver | 4.13% | 36,215 |
| Hay Sorter | 4.67% | 18,445 |
| Gift Wrapper | 6.68% | 607 |
| Screen Printing Loader-Unloader | 10.43% | 10,618 |
Similar wheeler jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Sorting Grapple Operator | 1.94% | 30,296 |
| Lead Loader | 3.85% | 4,333 |
| Limb Driver | 4.13% | 36,215 |
| Hay Sorter | 4.67% | 18,445 |
| Gift Wrapper | 6.68% | 607 |
| Screen Printing Loader-Unloader | 10.43% | 10,618 |
Foreign languages spoken by wheelers
The most common foreign language among wheelers is German at 33.3%. The second-most popular foreign language spoken is Tamil at 33.3% and Hindi is the third-most popular at 33.3%.
- German, 33.3%
- Tamil, 33.3%
- Hindi, 33.3%
Wheeler languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| German | 33.3% |
| Tamil | 33.3% |
| Hindi | 33.3% |