Helper demographics and statistics in the US
Helper demographics research summary. Zippia estimates helper demographics and statistics in the United States by using a database of 30 million profiles. Our helper estimates are verified against BLS, Census, and current job openings data for accuracy. Zippia's data science team found the following key facts about helpers after extensive research and analysis:
- There are over 110,379 helpers currently employed in the United States.
- 22.9% of all helpers are women, while 77.1% are men.
- The average helper age is 34 years old.
- The most common ethnicity of helpers is White (55.9%), followed by Hispanic or Latino (24.2%), Black or African American (11.6%) and Unknown (4.6%).
- In 2022, women earned 100% of what men earned.
- 2% of all helpers are LGBT.
- Helpers are 75% more likely to work at private companies in comparison to public companies.
Helper gender statistics
- Male, 77.1%
- Female, 22.9%
Helper gender ratio
Gender![]() ![]() | Percentages![]() ![]() |
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Male | 77.1% |
Female | 22.9% |
Helper gender pay gap
Women earn 100¢ for every $1 earned by men
Helper gender ratio over time
Helper gender ratio by year
Year![]() ![]() | Male![]() ![]() | Female![]() ![]() |
---|---|---|
2010 | 87.84% | 12.16% |
2011 | 86.10% | 13.90% |
2012 | 86.95% | 13.05% |
2013 | 85.03% | 14.97% |
2014 | 90.01% | 9.99% |
2015 | 82.02% | 17.98% |
2016 | 88.60% | 11.40% |
2017 | 87.80% | 12.20% |
2018 | 79.91% | 20.09% |
2019 | 77.80% | 22.20% |
2020 | 91.60% | 8.40% |
2021 | 77.10% | 22.90% |
Helper related jobs gender ratio
Helper demographics by race
- White, 55.9%
- Hispanic or Latino, 24.2%
- Black or African American, 11.6%
- Unknown, 4.6%
- Asian, 2.2%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 1.5%
Helper Race
Helper Race![]() ![]() | Percentages![]() ![]() |
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White | 55.9% |
Hispanic or Latino | 24.2% |
Black or African American | 11.6% |
Unknown | 4.6% |
Asian | 2.2% |
American Indian and Alaska Native | 1.5% |
Helper race and ethnicity over time
See how helper racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
- White
- Asian
- Hispanic or Latino
- Black or African American
Helper race and ethnicity by year
Year![]() ![]() | White![]() ![]() | Black or African American![]() ![]() | Asian![]() ![]() | Hispanic or Latino![]() ![]() |
---|---|---|---|---|
2010 | 60.96% | 13.82% | 1.60% | 20.20% |
2011 | 59.20% | 12.75% | 0.58% | 23.65% |
2012 | 52.61% | 14.56% | 3.20% | 24.84% |
2013 | 58.00% | 16.40% | 1.47% | 20.99% |
2014 | 59.65% | 13.41% | 1.17% | 22.58% |
2015 | 62.01% | 15.85% | 1.02% | 18.36% |
2016 | 61.63% | 13.53% | 1.63% | 19.53% |
2017 | 58.25% | 12.46% | 1.28% | 24.93% |
2018 | 62.31% | 8.67% | 1.87% | 21.90% |
2019 | 63.96% | 11.77% | 1.48% | 19.93% |
2020 | 56.88% | 12.50% | 3.80% | 22.33% |
2021 | 55.89% | 11.55% | 2.24% | 24.22% |
Helper wage gap by race
Helper JOBS
Average helper age
Helper age by race and gender
Race![]() ![]() | Male Age![]() ![]() | Female Age![]() ![]() |
---|---|---|
White | 28 | |
Black or African American | 37 | |
Hispanic or Latino | 34 |
Helper age breakdown
Helper age breakdown
Helper Years![]() ![]() | Percentages![]() ![]() |
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40+ years | 33% |
30-40 years | 24% |
20-30 years | 36% |
Helper educational attainment
- High School Diploma, 52%
- Bachelor's, 15%
- Associate, 14%
- Diploma, 13%
- Other Degrees, 6%
Helpers by degree level
Helper Degree![]() ![]() | Percentages![]() ![]() |
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High School Diploma | 52% |
Bachelor's | 15% |
Associate | 14% |
Diploma | 13% |
Other Degrees | 6% |
Helper Jobs You Might Like
Helper employment statistics
Company size where helpers work
Helper jobs by employer size
Company Size![]() ![]() | Percentages![]() ![]() |
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< 50 employees | 9% |
50 - 100 employees | 15% |
100 - 500 employees | 18% |
500 - 1,000 employees | 10% |
1,000 - 10,000 employees | 30% |
> 10,000 employees | 19% |
Helper jobs by company type
Helper jobs by sector
Company Type![]() ![]() | Percentages![]() ![]() |
---|---|
Education | 3% |
Public | 21% |
Private | 75% |
Government | 2% |
Helper jobs by industry
The most common industries for helpers are construction, professional and manufacturing.
Helper industry statistics
Industry![]() ![]() | Percentages![]() ![]() |
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Construction | 16% |
Professional | 13% |
Manufacturing | 12% |
Retail | 9% |
Fortune 500 | 9% |
Transportation | 7% |
Energy | 5% |
Technology | 4% |
Media | 3% |
Health Care | 3% |
Hospitality | 3% |
Utilities | 2% |
Non Profits | 2% |
Real Estate | 2% |
Education | 2% |
Start-up | 2% |
Internet | 1% |
Finance | 1% |
Government | 1% |
Automotive | 1% |
Telecommunication | 1% |
Insurance | 1% |
Agriculture | 1% |
Helper turnover and employment statistics
Helper unemployment rate over time
- Unemployment rate
Helper unemployment rate by year
Year![]() ![]() | Helper Unemployment Rate![]() ![]() |
---|---|
2010 | 30.54% |
2011 | 25.79% |
2012 | 23.39% |
2013 | 21.40% |
2014 | 12.29% |
2015 | 15.71% |
2016 | 16.44% |
2017 | 12.36% |
2018 | 16.06% |
2019 | 11.97% |
2020 | 8.41% |
2021 | 14.68% |
Average helper tenure
Helper tenure statistics
Number of years![]() ![]() | Percentages![]() ![]() |
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Less than 1 year | 44% |
1-2 years | 29% |
3-4 years | 10% |
5-7 years | 10% |
8-10 years | 3% |
11+ years | 4% |
Helper LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Similar helper jobs LGBT demographics
Profession![]() ![]() | Percentages of LGBT ![]() ![]() | Job Openings![]() ![]() |
---|---|---|
Miner | 1.71% | 375 |
Demolition Worker | 1.77% | 33,532 |
General Foreman | 2.04% | 49,875 |
Drywall Finisher | 2.14% | 14,312 |
Roustabout | 2.60% | 2,055 |
Hanger | 5.83% | 480 |
Foreign languages spoken by helpers
- Spanish, 70.0%
- French, 6.4%
- Chinese, 2.4%
- Japanese, 2.4%
- German, 2.3%
- Other, 16.5%
Helper languages spoken
Foreign Language![]() ![]() | Percentages![]() ![]() |
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Spanish | 70.0% |
French | 6.4% |
Chinese | 2.4% |
Japanese | 2.4% |
German | 2.3% |
Other | 16.5% |