Work distributor demographics and statistics in the US
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Work distributor gender statistics
36.8% of work distributors are women and 63.2% of work distributors are men.
- Male, 63.2%
- Female, 36.8%
Work distributor gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Male | 63.2% |
| Female | 36.8% |
Work distributor gender pay gap
Women earn 96¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$32,287
Female income
$30,963
Work distributor gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in work distributor positions over time. Currently, 36.8% of work distributors are female.
Work distributor gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 68.75% | 31.25% |
| 2011 | 69.42% | 30.58% |
| 2012 | 69.61% | 30.39% |
| 2013 | 68.65% | 31.35% |
| 2014 | 68.58% | 31.42% |
| 2015 | 68.83% | 31.17% |
| 2016 | 66.82% | 33.18% |
| 2017 | 67.45% | 32.55% |
| 2018 | 66.14% | 33.86% |
| 2019 | 64.31% | 35.69% |
| 2020 | 64.02% | 35.98% |
| 2021 | 63.24% | 36.76% |
Work distributor related jobs gender ratio
We compared work distributors 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% |
| Work Distributor | 63% | 37% |
| Green Chain Operator | 99% | 1% |
| Tower Crane Operator | 99% | 1% |
| Dredge Operator | 99% | 1% |
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Work distributor demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among work distributors is White, which makes up 57.3% of all work distributors. Comparatively, 17.8% of work distributors are Hispanic or Latino and 13.2% of work distributors are Black or African American.
- White, 57.3%
- Hispanic or Latino, 17.8%
- Black or African American, 13.2%
- Asian, 5.5%
- Unknown, 5.1%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 1.1%
Work distributor race
| Work distributor race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 57.3% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 17.8% |
| Black or African American | 13.2% |
| Asian | 5.5% |
| Unknown | 5.1% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 1.1% |
Work distributor race and ethnicity over time
See how work distributor racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Work distributor race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 66.68% | 12.67% | 3.89% | 14.04% |
| 2011 | 64.80% | 14.11% | 3.93% | 14.09% |
| 2012 | 65.69% | 13.42% | 3.86% | 14.05% |
| 2013 | 65.97% | 12.87% | 3.99% | 14.04% |
| 2014 | 64.62% | 13.55% | 4.04% | 14.72% |
| 2015 | 64.08% | 13.09% | 4.02% | 15.57% |
| 2016 | 64.23% | 12.88% | 4.12% | 15.52% |
| 2017 | 63.87% | 12.68% | 4.54% | 15.59% |
| 2018 | 64.97% | 12.49% | 4.27% | 14.93% |
| 2019 | 63.53% | 12.74% | 4.48% | 15.89% |
| 2020 | 59.78% | 13.70% | 5.06% | 15.92% |
| 2021 | 57.28% | 13.22% | 5.52% | 17.79% |
Work distributor wage gap by race
According to our data, white work distributors have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Black or african american work distributors have the lowest average salary at $31,927.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $32,214 |
| White | $32,627 |
| Black or African American | $31,927 |
| Asian | $32,308 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $32,363 |
Average work distributor age
See how the average age of work distributors varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Work distributor age by race and gender
| Race | Male age | Female age |
|---|---|---|
| Black or African American | 38 | 37 |
| Unknown | 33 | 39 |
| Asian | 41.5 | 42 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 35 | 39 |
| White | 39 | 45 |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 34.5 | 32 |
Work distributor age breakdown
The average age of work distributors is 40+ years years old, representing 48% of the work distributor population.
Work distributor age breakdown
| Work Distributor Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 48% |
| 30-40 years | 22% |
| 20-30 years | 27% |
Work distributor educational attainment
The most common degree for work distributors is high school diploma, with 42% of work distributors earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are bachelor's degree degree at 23% and bachelor's degree degree at 18%.
- High School Diploma, 42%
- Bachelor's, 23%
- Associate, 18%
- Diploma, 9%
- Other Degrees, 8%
Work distributors by degree level
| Work distributor degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| High School Diploma | 42% |
| Bachelor's | 23% |
| Associate | 18% |
| Diploma | 9% |
| Other Degrees | 8% |
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Work distributor wage gap by degree level
According to the data, work distributors with a Associate degree earn more than those without, at $32,682 annually. With a Bachelor's degree, work distributors earn a median annual income of $32,492 compared to $32,141 for work distributors with an High School Diploma degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| High School Diploma or Less | $32,141 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $32,492 |
| Some College/ Associate Degree | $32,682 |
Work distributor employment statistics
Most work distributors work for a private in the retail industry.
Company size where work distributors work
Below, you can see the size of companies where work distributors work.
Work distributor jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 7% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 7% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 19% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 10% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 31% |
| > 10,000 employees | 27% |
Work distributor jobs by company type
Employees with the work distributor job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most work distributors prefer to work at private companies over public companies.
Work distributor jobs by sector
| Company type | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 5% |
| Public | 28% |
| Private | 62% |
| Government | 5% |
Work distributor jobs by industry
The most common industries for work distributors are retail, manufacturing and professional.
Work distributor industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Retail | 18% |
| Manufacturing | 17% |
| Fortune 500 | 15% |
| Professional | 12% |
| Media | 5% |
| Government | 4% |
| Health Care | 4% |
| Education | 4% |
| Technology | 4% |
| Transportation | 3% |
| Hospitality | 3% |
| Construction | 2% |
| Finance | 2% |
| Pharmaceutical | 1% |
| Internet | 1% |
| Automotive | 1% |
| Utilities | 1% |
| Energy | 1% |
| Non Profits | 1% |
| Insurance | 1% |
| Start-up | 1% |
Work distributor turnover and employment statistics
Work distributor unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for work distributors between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Work distributor unemployment rate by year
| Year | Work distributor unemployment rate |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 16.75% |
| 2011 | 16.09% |
| 2012 | 14.47% |
| 2013 | 13.53% |
| 2014 | 11.22% |
| 2015 | 10.22% |
| 2016 | 9.47% |
| 2017 | 9.08% |
| 2018 | 7.89% |
| 2019 | 7.90% |
| 2020 | 9.98% |
| 2021 | 10.05% |
Average work distributor tenure
The average work distributor stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 625 work distributors resumes in Zippia's database.
Work distributor tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 36% |
| 1-2 years | 25% |
| 3-4 years | 13% |
| 5-7 years | 14% |
| 8-10 years | 5% |
| 11+ years | 8% |
Work distributor LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of work distributors 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Steel Crane Operator | 1.94% | 30,309 |
| Curve Saw Operator | 3.85% | 42,794 |
| Rubbish Collector | 4.13% | 3,272 |
| Aircraft Cleaner | 4.59% | 39,138 |
| Work Distributor | 4.67% | - |
| Rope Tier | 6.68% | 213 |
| Dry Chain Operator | 10.43% | 37,937 |
Similar work distributor jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Steel Crane Operator | 1.94% | 30,309 |
| Curve Saw Operator | 3.85% | 42,794 |
| Rubbish Collector | 4.13% | 3,272 |
| Aircraft Cleaner | 4.59% | 39,138 |
| Rope Tier | 6.68% | 213 |
| Dry Chain Operator | 10.43% | 37,937 |
Foreign languages spoken by work distributors
The most common foreign language among work distributors is Spanish at 66.7%. The second-most popular foreign language spoken is German at 11.1% and Chinese is the third-most popular at 5.6%.
- Spanish, 66.7%
- German, 11.1%
- Chinese, 5.6%
- Japanese, 5.6%
- Tagalog, 5.6%
- Other, 5.4%
Work distributor languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 66.7% |
| German | 11.1% |
| Chinese | 5.6% |
| Japanese | 5.6% |
| Tagalog | 5.6% |
| Other | 5.4% |
