Wiper demographics and statistics in the US
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Wiper gender statistics
32.6% of wipers are women and 67.4% of wipers are men.
- Male, 67.4%
- Female, 32.6%
Wiper gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Male | 67.4% |
| Female | 32.6% |
Wiper gender pay gap
Women earn 89¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$33,995
Female income
$30,335
Wiper gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in wiper positions over time. Currently, 32.6% of wipers are female.
Wiper gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 65.96% | 34.04% |
| 2011 | 66.11% | 33.89% |
| 2012 | 66.14% | 33.86% |
| 2013 | 66.76% | 33.24% |
| 2014 | 67.15% | 32.85% |
| 2015 | 68.15% | 31.85% |
| 2016 | 67.40% | 32.60% |
| 2017 | 66.66% | 33.34% |
| 2018 | 69.01% | 30.99% |
| 2019 | 68.18% | 31.82% |
| 2020 | 66.87% | 33.13% |
| 2021 | 67.39% | 32.61% |
Wiper related jobs gender ratio
We compared wipers with similar job titles to see how gender ratios vary. As you can see, corrugator and stone cutter have the biggest gender ratio gaps.
| Job title | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Screen Examiner | 7% | 93% |
| Cake Decorator | 9% | 91% |
| Garment Inspector | 10% | 90% |
| Wiper | 67% | 33% |
| Bucket Operator | 99% | 1% |
| Stone Cutter | 99% | 1% |
| Corrugator | 99% | 1% |
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Wiper demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among wipers is White, which makes up 57.9% of all wipers. Comparatively, 18.5% of wipers are Hispanic or Latino and 10.2% of wipers are Black or African American.
- White, 57.9%
- Hispanic or Latino, 18.5%
- Black or African American, 10.2%
- Asian, 8.2%
- Unknown, 4.3%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.9%
Wiper race
| Wiper race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 57.9% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 18.5% |
| Black or African American | 10.2% |
| Asian | 8.2% |
| Unknown | 4.3% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.9% |
Wiper race and ethnicity over time
See how wiper racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Wiper race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 62.20% | 11.42% | 7.15% | 16.91% |
| 2011 | 62.87% | 11.57% | 7.08% | 16.03% |
| 2012 | 61.54% | 11.53% | 7.16% | 17.53% |
| 2013 | 62.77% | 11.01% | 7.00% | 16.90% |
| 2014 | 62.03% | 11.00% | 6.93% | 17.45% |
| 2015 | 62.88% | 10.99% | 7.21% | 16.41% |
| 2016 | 61.74% | 11.06% | 7.21% | 17.25% |
| 2017 | 60.77% | 11.70% | 7.34% | 17.41% |
| 2018 | 62.28% | 10.68% | 7.50% | 16.96% |
| 2019 | 63.55% | 10.27% | 7.25% | 16.24% |
| 2020 | 60.75% | 10.28% | 8.21% | 16.27% |
| 2021 | 57.94% | 10.18% | 8.22% | 18.52% |
Wiper wage gap by race
According to our data, white wipers have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Black or african american wipers have the lowest average salary at $32,931.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $34,650 |
| White | $35,319 |
| Black or African American | $32,931 |
| Asian | $33,628 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $33,503 |
Average wiper age
See how the average age of wipers varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Wiper age by race and gender
| Race | Male age | Female age |
|---|---|---|
| Black or African American | 42 | 45 |
| Unknown | 39 | 42 |
| Asian | 46 | 46 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 42 | 45 |
| White | 43 | 48 |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 38 | 50 |
Wiper age breakdown
The average age of wipers is 40+ years years old, representing 59% of the wiper population.
Wiper age breakdown
| Wiper Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 59% |
| 30-40 years | 24% |
| 20-30 years | 17% |
Wiper educational attainment
The most common degree for wipers is high school diploma, with 38% of wipers earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are bachelor's degree degree at 23% and bachelor's degree degree at 14%.
- High School Diploma, 38%
- Bachelor's, 23%
- Associate, 14%
- Diploma, 14%
- Other Degrees, 11%
Wipers by degree level
| Wiper degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| High School Diploma | 38% |
| Bachelor's | 23% |
| Associate | 14% |
| Diploma | 14% |
| Other Degrees | 11% |
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Wiper wage gap by degree level
According to the data, wipers with a Master's degree earn more than those without, at $36,930 annually. With a Bachelor's degree, wipers earn a median annual income of $34,486 compared to $33,837 for wipers with an Associate degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| Master's Degree | $36,930 |
| High School Diploma or Less | $31,542 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $34,486 |
| Some College/ Associate Degree | $33,837 |
Wiper employment statistics
Company size where wipers work
Below, you can see the size of companies where wipers work.
Wiper jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 10% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 2% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 29% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 14% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 18% |
| > 10,000 employees | 27% |
Wiper jobs by industry
The most common industries for wipers are manufacturing, transportation and professional.
Wiper industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Manufacturing | 16% |
| Transportation | 16% |
| Professional | 10% |
| Fortune 500 | 6% |
| Retail | 6% |
| Technology | 6% |
| Telecommunication | 4% |
| Media | 4% |
| Energy | 4% |
| Real Estate | 4% |
| Construction | 4% |
| Hospitality | 4% |
| Government | 2% |
| Internet | 2% |
| Utilities | 2% |
| Non Profits | 2% |
| Health Care | 2% |
| Education | 2% |
| Automotive | 2% |
| Start-up | 2% |
Wiper turnover and employment statistics
Wiper unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for wipers between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Wiper unemployment rate by year
| Year | Wiper unemployment rate |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 13.80% |
| 2011 | 11.43% |
| 2012 | 10.36% |
| 2013 | 9.15% |
| 2014 | 7.55% |
| 2015 | 6.34% |
| 2016 | 5.52% |
| 2017 | 5.19% |
| 2018 | 4.89% |
| 2019 | 4.28% |
| 2020 | 6.59% |
| 2021 | 6.08% |
Average wiper tenure
The average wiper stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 537 wipers resumes in Zippia's database.
Wiper tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 46% |
| 1-2 years | 27% |
| 3-4 years | 10% |
| 5-7 years | 10% |
| 8-10 years | 2% |
| 11+ years | 4% |
Wiper LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of wipers 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Oil Inspector | 4.47% | 18,295 |
| Capper Machine Operator | 4.75% | 57,757 |
| Wiper | 4.90% | - |
| Envelope Adjuster | 7.84% | 5,783 |
| Milk Processor | 8.41% | 6,349 |
| Piece Worker | 8.89% | 27,728 |
| Motion Picture Printer | 15.21% | 1,057 |
Similar wiper jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Oil Inspector | 4.47% | 18,295 |
| Capper Machine Operator | 4.75% | 57,757 |
| Envelope Adjuster | 7.84% | 5,783 |
| Milk Processor | 8.41% | 6,349 |
| Piece Worker | 8.89% | 27,728 |
| Motion Picture Printer | 15.21% | 1,057 |
Foreign languages spoken by wipers
The most common foreign language among wipers is Spanish at 63.6%. The second-most popular foreign language spoken is Russian at 18.2% and Portuguese is the third-most popular at 9.1%.
- Spanish, 63.6%
- Russian, 18.2%
- Portuguese, 9.1%
- Ukrainian, 9.1%
Wiper languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 63.6% |
| Russian | 18.2% |
| Portuguese | 9.1% |
| Ukrainian | 9.1% |
