Wood cutter demographics and statistics in the US
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Wood cutter gender statistics
11.8% of wood cutters are women and 88.2% of wood cutters are men.
- Male, 88.2%
- Female, 11.8%
Wood cutter gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Male | 88.2% |
| Female | 11.8% |
Wood cutter gender pay gap
Women earn 91¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$31,309
Female income
$28,517
Wood cutter gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in wood cutter positions over time. Currently, 11.8% of wood cutters are female.
Wood cutter gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 87.52% | 12.48% |
| 2011 | 89.59% | 10.41% |
| 2012 | 88.75% | 11.25% |
| 2013 | 92.53% | 7.47% |
| 2014 | 88.37% | 11.63% |
| 2015 | 92.72% | 7.28% |
| 2016 | 85.30% | 14.70% |
| 2017 | 85.79% | 14.21% |
| 2018 | 84.97% | 15.03% |
| 2019 | 88.04% | 11.96% |
| 2020 | 89.20% | 10.80% |
| 2021 | 88.24% | 11.76% |
Wood cutter related jobs gender ratio
| Job title | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Wood Cutter | 88% | 12% |
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Wood cutter demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among wood cutters is White, which makes up 65.1% of all wood cutters. Comparatively, 17.0% of wood cutters are Hispanic or Latino and 11.1% of wood cutters are Black or African American.
- White, 65.1%
- Hispanic or Latino, 17.0%
- Black or African American, 11.1%
- Unknown, 4.8%
- Asian, 1.1%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.9%
Wood cutter race
| Wood cutter race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 65.1% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 17.0% |
| Black or African American | 11.1% |
| Unknown | 4.8% |
| Asian | 1.1% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.9% |
Wood cutter race and ethnicity over time
See how wood cutter racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Wood cutter race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 70.13% | 10.11% | 2.91% | 16.03% |
| 2011 | 68.24% | 9.80% | 1.53% | 17.34% |
| 2012 | 71.41% | 10.07% | 1.19% | 14.52% |
| 2013 | 69.83% | 9.46% | 1.80% | 15.08% |
| 2014 | 73.74% | 10.55% | 0.43% | 12.09% |
| 2015 | 72.50% | 10.70% | 0.87% | 13.11% |
| 2016 | 68.04% | 13.04% | 0.87% | 16.95% |
| 2017 | 64.44% | 13.48% | 1.44% | 17.04% |
| 2018 | 69.84% | 10.65% | 2.05% | 15.64% |
| 2019 | 71.73% | 9.36% | 2.22% | 13.14% |
| 2020 | 68.87% | 10.85% | 1.49% | 11.83% |
| 2021 | 65.06% | 11.09% | 1.06% | 17.03% |
Wood cutter wage gap by race
According to our data, white wood cutters have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Asian wood cutters have the lowest average salary at $28,983.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $31,684 |
| White | $32,866 |
| Black or African American | $31,683 |
| Asian | $28,983 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $31,465 |
Average wood cutter age
See how the average age of wood cutters varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Wood cutter age by race and gender
| Race | Male age | Female age |
|---|---|---|
| Unknown | 45 | |
| White | 47 | 52.5 |
| Black or African American | 44 | |
| Hispanic or Latino | 39 |
Wood cutter age breakdown
The average age of wood cutters is 40+ years years old, representing 62% of the wood cutter population.
Wood cutter age breakdown
| Wood Cutter Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 62% |
| 30-40 years | 23% |
| 20-30 years | 15% |
Wood cutter educational attainment
The most common degree for wood cutters is high school diploma, with 81% of wood cutters earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are diploma degree at 11% and diploma degree at 3%.
- High School Diploma, 81%
- Diploma, 11%
- Associate, 3%
- Bachelor's, 2%
- Other Degrees, 3%
Wood cutters by degree level
| Wood cutter degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| High School Diploma | 81% |
| Diploma | 11% |
| Associate | 3% |
| Bachelor's | 2% |
| Other Degrees | 3% |
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Wood cutter wage gap by degree level
According to the data, wood cutters with a Bachelor's degree earn more than those without, at $34,734 annually. With a High School Diploma degree, wood cutters earn a median annual income of $34,100 compared to $33,011 for wood cutters with an Associate degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| High School Diploma or Less | $34,100 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $34,734 |
| Some College/ Associate Degree | $33,011 |
Wood cutter employment statistics
Most wood cutters work for a private in the manufacturing industry.
Company size where wood cutters work
Below, you can see the size of companies where wood cutters work.
Wood cutter jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 8% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 15% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 35% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 16% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 21% |
| > 10,000 employees | 5% |
Wood cutter jobs by company type
Employees with the wood cutter job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most wood cutters prefer to work at private companies over public companies.
Wood cutter jobs by sector
| Company type | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Public | 7% |
| Private | 90% |
| Government | 3% |
Wood cutter jobs by industry
The most common industries for wood cutters are manufacturing, retail and construction.
Wood cutter industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Manufacturing | 21% |
| Retail | 14% |
| Construction | 11% |
| Professional | 11% |
| Media | 7% |
| Hospitality | 7% |
| Technology | 4% |
| Agriculture | 3% |
| Transportation | 3% |
| Finance | 3% |
| Government | 3% |
| Non Profits | 3% |
| Health Care | 3% |
| Automotive | 1% |
| Internet | 1% |
| Start-up | 1% |
| Fortune 500 | 1% |
| Real Estate | 1% |
| Pharmaceutical | 1% |
Wood cutter turnover and employment statistics
Wood cutter unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for wood cutters between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Wood cutter unemployment rate by year
| Year | Wood cutter unemployment rate |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 14.22% |
| 2011 | 13.25% |
| 2012 | 13.04% |
| 2013 | 11.11% |
| 2014 | 4.90% |
| 2015 | 6.30% |
| 2016 | 4.83% |
| 2017 | 4.50% |
| 2018 | 2.82% |
| 2019 | 3.42% |
| 2020 | 3.49% |
| 2021 | 6.19% |
Average wood cutter tenure
The average wood cutter stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 282 wood cutters resumes in Zippia's database.
Wood cutter tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 46% |
| 1-2 years | 25% |
| 3-4 years | 11% |
| 5-7 years | 10% |
| 8-10 years | 4% |
| 11+ years | 4% |
Wood cutter LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of wood cutters 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Water Treatment Operator | 2.37% | 32,838 |
| Laundry Attendant | 5.06% | 49,030 |
| Wood Cutter | 5.67% | - |
| Hat Block Maker | 6.70% | 6,998 |
| Petroleum Supply Specialist | 9.20% | 17,014 |
| Sample Maker | 14.61% | 7,105 |
| Scanner | 20.58% | 12,763 |
Similar wood cutter jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Water Treatment Operator | 2.37% | 32,838 |
| Laundry Attendant | 5.06% | 49,030 |
| Hat Block Maker | 6.70% | 6,998 |
| Petroleum Supply Specialist | 9.20% | 17,014 |
| Sample Maker | 14.61% | 7,105 |
| Scanner | 20.58% | 12,763 |
Foreign languages spoken by wood cutters
- Spanish, 100.0%
Wood cutter languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 100.0% |