Acid operator demographics and statistics in the US
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Acid operator demographics by:
Acid operator gender statistics
1.5% of acid operators are women and 98.5% of acid operators are men.
- Male, 98.5%
- Female, 1.5%
Acid operator gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Male | 98.5% |
| Female | 1.5% |
Acid operator gender pay gap
Women earn 94¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$37,242
Female income
$35,124
Acid operator gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in acid operator positions over time. Currently, 1.5% of acid operators are female.
Acid operator gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 98.39% | 1.61% |
| 2011 | 98.65% | 1.35% |
| 2012 | 98.56% | 1.44% |
| 2013 | 98.41% | 1.59% |
| 2014 | 98.65% | 1.35% |
| 2015 | 98.65% | 1.35% |
| 2016 | 98.75% | 1.25% |
| 2017 | 98.18% | 1.82% |
| 2018 | 98.02% | 1.98% |
| 2019 | 98.19% | 1.81% |
| 2020 | 98.81% | 1.19% |
| 2021 | 98.50% | 1.50% |
Acid operator related jobs gender ratio
We compared acid operators 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% |
| Acid Operator | 98% | 2% |
| Bucket Operator | 99% | 1% |
| Stone Cutter | 99% | 1% |
| Corrugator | 99% | 1% |
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Acid operator demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among acid operators is White, which makes up 65.3% of all acid operators. Comparatively, 16.7% of acid operators are Hispanic or Latino and 11.0% of acid operators are Black or African American.
- White, 65.3%
- Hispanic or Latino, 16.7%
- Black or African American, 11.0%
- Unknown, 4.9%
- Asian, 1.4%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.7%
Acid operator race
| Acid operator race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 65.3% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 16.7% |
| Black or African American | 11.0% |
| Unknown | 4.9% |
| Asian | 1.4% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.7% |
Acid operator race and ethnicity over time
See how acid operator racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Acid operator race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 64.01% | 12.58% | 3.02% | 18.61% |
| 2011 | 68.26% | 11.54% | 2.43% | 16.01% |
| 2012 | 64.98% | 11.66% | 2.83% | 17.88% |
| 2013 | 68.02% | 10.75% | 1.72% | 17.98% |
| 2014 | 66.85% | 10.90% | 2.60% | 17.70% |
| 2015 | 68.14% | 8.66% | 3.30% | 18.04% |
| 2016 | 70.85% | 8.60% | 1.24% | 17.15% |
| 2017 | 68.05% | 10.88% | 3.12% | 16.42% |
| 2018 | 64.56% | 10.76% | 2.46% | 19.12% |
| 2019 | 65.55% | 9.68% | 3.73% | 18.35% |
| 2020 | 65.09% | 10.26% | 2.22% | 17.00% |
| 2021 | 65.33% | 11.04% | 1.44% | 16.73% |
Acid operator wage gap by race
According to our data, unknown acid operators have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Black or african american acid operators have the lowest average salary at $35,952.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $38,629 |
| White | $38,087 |
| Black or African American | $35,952 |
| Asian | $36,689 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $36,916 |
Average acid operator age
See how the average age of acid operators varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Female
Acid operator age by race and gender
| Race | Male age | Female age |
|---|---|---|
| Unknown | 50 | |
| White | 39 | 34.5 |
| Black or African American | 51 | |
| Hispanic or Latino | 43 |
Acid operator age breakdown
The average age of acid operators is 40+ years years old, representing 51% of the acid operator population.
Acid operator age breakdown
| Acid Operator Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 51% |
| 30-40 years | 36% |
| 20-30 years | 13% |
Acid operator educational attainment
The most common degree for acid operators is high school diploma, with 36% of acid operators earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are bachelor's degree degree at 19% and bachelor's degree degree at 15%.
- High School Diploma, 36%
- Bachelor's, 19%
- Associate, 15%
- Diploma, 10%
- Other Degrees, 20%
Acid operators by degree level
| Acid operator degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| High School Diploma | 36% |
| Bachelor's | 19% |
| Associate | 15% |
| Diploma | 10% |
| Other Degrees | 20% |
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Acid operator wage gap by degree level
According to the data, acid operators with a Bachelor's degree earn more than those without, at $38,753 annually. With a Master's degree, acid operators earn a median annual income of $38,598 compared to $37,183 for acid operators with an High School Diploma degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| Master's Degree | $38,598 |
| High School Diploma or Less | $37,183 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $38,753 |
| Some College/ Associate Degree | $36,360 |
Acid operator employment statistics
Company size where acid operators work
Below, you can see the size of companies where acid operators work.
Acid operator jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 100 - 500 employees | 28% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 6% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 44% |
| > 10,000 employees | 22% |
Acid operator turnover and employment statistics
Acid operator unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for acid operators between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Acid operator unemployment rate by year
| Year | Acid operator unemployment rate |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 7.16% |
| 2011 | 7.32% |
| 2012 | 5.89% |
| 2013 | 6.40% |
| 2014 | 3.75% |
| 2015 | 3.41% |
| 2016 | 3.06% |
| 2017 | 2.72% |
| 2018 | 2.97% |
| 2019 | 1.63% |
| 2020 | 4.62% |
| 2021 | 4.42% |
Average acid operator tenure
The average acid operator stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 146 acid operators resumes in Zippia's database.
Acid operator tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 33% |
| 1-2 years | 35% |
| 3-4 years | 12% |
| 5-7 years | 11% |
| 8-10 years | 3% |
| 11+ years | 6% |
Acid operator LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of acid operators 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Gauge Operator | 4.47% | 30,482 |
| Hot Kettle Tender | 4.75% | 531 |
| Lens Maker | 5.24% | 7,022 |
| Napkin Machine Operator | 7.84% | 53,632 |
| Acid Operator | 8.41% | - |
| Cannery Worker | 8.89% | 22,611 |
| Negative Cleaner | 15.21% | 35,479 |
Similar acid operator jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Gauge Operator | 4.47% | 30,482 |
| Hot Kettle Tender | 4.75% | 531 |
| Lens Maker | 5.24% | 7,022 |
| Napkin Machine Operator | 7.84% | 53,632 |
| Cannery Worker | 8.89% | 22,611 |
| Negative Cleaner | 15.21% | 35,479 |
Foreign languages spoken by acid operators
- Spanish, 100.0%
Acid operator languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 100.0% |