Wrapper demographics and statistics in the US
Wrapper demographics research summary. Zippia estimates wrapper demographics and statistics in the United States by using a database of 30 million profiles. Our wrapper estimates are verified against BLS, Census, and current job openings data for accuracy. Zippia's data science team found the following key facts about wrappers after extensive research and analysis:
- There are over 4,273 wrappers currently employed in the United States.
- 47.3% of all wrappers are women, while 52.7% are men.
- The average wrapper age is 39 years old.
- The most common ethnicity of wrappers is White (54.5%), followed by Hispanic or Latino (20.4%), Black or African American (13.0%) and Asian (7.8%).
- In 2022, women earned 98% of what men earned.
- 7% of all wrappers are LGBT.
- Wrappers are 75% more likely to work at private companies in comparison to public companies.
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Wrapper demographics by:
Wrapper gender statistics
47.3% of wrappers are women and 52.7% of wrappers are men.
- Male, 52.7%
- Female, 47.3%
Wrapper gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Male | 52.7% |
| Female | 47.3% |
Wrapper gender pay gap
Women earn 98¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$34,849
Female income
$34,297
Wrapper gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in wrapper positions over time. Currently, 47.3% of wrappers are female.
Wrapper gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 48.49% | 51.51% |
| 2011 | 52.73% | 47.27% |
| 2012 | 47.55% | 52.45% |
| 2013 | 50.81% | 49.19% |
| 2014 | 49.34% | 50.66% |
| 2015 | 51.27% | 48.73% |
| 2016 | 51.22% | 48.78% |
| 2017 | 53.00% | 47.00% |
| 2018 | 51.45% | 48.55% |
| 2019 | 52.58% | 47.42% |
| 2020 | 52.75% | 47.25% |
| 2021 | 52.69% | 47.31% |
Wrapper related jobs gender ratio
We compared wrappers 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% |
| Wrapper | 53% | 47% |
| Green Chain Operator | 99% | 1% |
| Tower Crane Operator | 99% | 1% |
| Dredge Operator | 99% | 1% |
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Wrapper demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among wrappers is White, which makes up 54.5% of all wrappers. Comparatively, 20.4% of wrappers are Hispanic or Latino and 13.0% of wrappers are Black or African American.
- White, 54.5%
- Hispanic or Latino, 20.4%
- Black or African American, 13.0%
- Asian, 7.8%
- Unknown, 3.7%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.6%
Wrapper race
| Wrapper race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 54.5% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 20.4% |
| Black or African American | 13.0% |
| Asian | 7.8% |
| Unknown | 3.7% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.6% |
Wrapper race and ethnicity over time
See how wrapper racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Wrapper race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 61.58% | 10.67% | 5.55% | 20.34% |
| 2011 | 61.61% | 11.61% | 5.55% | 19.18% |
| 2012 | 61.50% | 13.33% | 5.15% | 17.82% |
| 2013 | 61.54% | 12.62% | 5.90% | 17.51% |
| 2014 | 60.47% | 13.15% | 6.00% | 18.12% |
| 2015 | 58.99% | 13.30% | 6.48% | 19.09% |
| 2016 | 59.26% | 12.75% | 6.48% | 19.11% |
| 2017 | 59.82% | 12.63% | 6.77% | 18.05% |
| 2018 | 58.67% | 13.21% | 7.12% | 18.28% |
| 2019 | 60.54% | 13.56% | 6.37% | 16.57% |
| 2020 | 57.75% | 13.55% | 7.09% | 18.01% |
| 2021 | 54.47% | 12.98% | 7.84% | 20.36% |
Wrapper wage gap by race
According to our data, white wrappers have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Hispanic or latino wrappers have the lowest average salary at $34,498.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $34,950 |
| White | $35,039 |
| Black or African American | $34,736 |
| Asian | $35,024 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $34,498 |
Average wrapper age
See how the average age of wrappers varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Wrapper age by race and gender
| Race | Male age | Female age |
|---|---|---|
| Unknown | 32 | 34.5 |
| White | 33 | 45 |
| Black or African American | 38 | 38 |
| Asian | 41 | 42 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 31 | 43 |
Wrapper age breakdown
The average age of wrappers is 40+ years years old, representing 50% of the wrapper population.
Wrapper age breakdown
| Wrapper Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 50% |
| 30-40 years | 21% |
| 20-30 years | 26% |
Wrapper educational attainment
- High School Diploma, 51%
- Diploma, 15%
- Bachelor's, 13%
- Associate, 12%
- Other Degrees, 9%
Wrappers by degree level
| Wrapper degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| High School Diploma | 51% |
| Diploma | 15% |
| Bachelor's | 13% |
| Associate | 12% |
| Other Degrees | 9% |
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Wrapper wage gap by degree level
According to the data, wrappers with a Associate degree earn more than those without, at $35,116 annually. With a High School Diploma degree, wrappers earn a median annual income of $35,011 compared to $34,933 for wrappers with an Bachelor's degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| High School Diploma or Less | $35,011 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $34,933 |
| Some College/ Associate Degree | $35,116 |
Wrapper employment statistics
Most wrappers work for a private in the manufacturing industry.
Company size where wrappers work
Below, you can see the size of companies where wrappers work.
Wrapper jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 6% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 12% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 22% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 8% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 25% |
| > 10,000 employees | 27% |
Wrapper jobs by company type
Employees with the wrapper job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most wrappers prefer to work at private companies over public companies.
Wrapper jobs by sector
| Company type | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 1% |
| Public | 23% |
| Private | 75% |
| Government | 1% |
Wrapper jobs by industry
The most common industries for wrappers are manufacturing, retail and professional.
Wrapper industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Manufacturing | 23% |
| Retail | 20% |
| Professional | 14% |
| Fortune 500 | 10% |
| Transportation | 7% |
| Construction | 5% |
| Hospitality | 5% |
| Technology | 4% |
| Internet | 3% |
| Automotive | 2% |
| Media | 1% |
| Pharmaceutical | 1% |
| Government | 1% |
| Energy | 1% |
| Utilities | 1% |
| Real Estate | 1% |
| Health Care | 1% |
| Education | 1% |
Wrapper turnover and employment statistics
Wrapper unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for wrappers between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Wrapper unemployment rate by year
| Year | Wrapper unemployment rate |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 19.26% |
| 2011 | 18.59% |
| 2012 | 19.05% |
| 2013 | 18.83% |
| 2014 | 15.69% |
| 2015 | 13.31% |
| 2016 | 12.77% |
| 2017 | 12.61% |
| 2018 | 9.28% |
| 2019 | 9.16% |
| 2020 | 11.23% |
| 2021 | 12.06% |
Average wrapper tenure
The average wrapper stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 1,483 wrappers resumes in Zippia's database.
Wrapper tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 51% |
| 1-2 years | 23% |
| 3-4 years | 8% |
| 5-7 years | 11% |
| 8-10 years | 3% |
| 11+ years | 3% |
Wrapper LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of wrappers 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Gantry Crane Operator | 1.94% | 30,035 |
| Torch Operator | 3.85% | 42,306 |
| Thrower | 4.13% | 1,178 |
| Lot Porter | 4.59% | 14,346 |
| Filling Hand | 4.67% | 4,190 |
| Wrapper | 6.68% | - |
| Take-Off Worker | 10.43% | 19,751 |
Similar wrapper jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Gantry Crane Operator | 1.94% | 30,035 |
| Torch Operator | 3.85% | 42,306 |
| Thrower | 4.13% | 1,178 |
| Lot Porter | 4.59% | 14,346 |
| Filling Hand | 4.67% | 4,190 |
| Take-Off Worker | 10.43% | 19,751 |
Foreign languages spoken by wrappers
The most common foreign language among wrappers is Spanish at 67.4%. The second-most popular foreign language spoken is French at 9.3% and Chinese is the third-most popular at 2.3%.
- Spanish, 67.4%
- French, 9.3%
- Chinese, 2.3%
- Japanese, 2.3%
- Burmese, 2.3%
- Other, 16.4%
Wrapper languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 67.4% |
| French | 9.3% |
| Chinese | 2.3% |
| Japanese | 2.3% |
| Burmese | 2.3% |
| Other | 16.4% |
