Automated process operator demographics and statistics in the US
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Automated process operator gender statistics
27.5% of automated process operators are women and 72.5% of automated process operators are men.
- Male, 72.5%
- Female, 27.5%
Automated process operator gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Male | 72.5% |
| Female | 27.5% |
Automated process operator gender pay gap
Women earn 78¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$61,883
Female income
$48,412
Automated process operator gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in automated process operator positions over time. Currently, 27.5% of automated process operators are female.
Automated process operator gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 82.28% | 17.72% |
| 2011 | 82.12% | 17.88% |
| 2012 | 87.73% | 12.27% |
| 2013 | 76.36% | 23.64% |
| 2014 | 81.73% | 18.27% |
| 2015 | 75.83% | 24.17% |
| 2016 | 70.03% | 29.97% |
| 2017 | 67.96% | 32.04% |
| 2018 | 71.57% | 28.43% |
| 2019 | 76.21% | 23.79% |
| 2020 | 64.26% | 35.74% |
| 2021 | 72.55% | 27.45% |
Automated process operator related jobs gender ratio
We compared automated process 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% |
| Automated Process Operator | 73% | 27% |
| Bucket Operator | 99% | 1% |
| Stone Cutter | 99% | 1% |
| Corrugator | 99% | 1% |
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Automated process operator demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among automated process operators is White, which makes up 62.4% of all automated process operators. Comparatively, 15.5% of automated process operators are Hispanic or Latino and 8.4% of automated process operators are Unknown.
- White, 62.4%
- Hispanic or Latino, 15.5%
- Unknown, 8.4%
- Black or African American, 7.1%
- Asian, 5.1%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 1.5%
Automated process operator race
| Automated process operator race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 62.4% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 15.5% |
| Unknown | 8.4% |
| Black or African American | 7.1% |
| Asian | 5.1% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 1.5% |
Automated process operator race and ethnicity over time
See how automated process operator racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Automated process operator race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 68.58% | 15.49% | 4.40% | 9.66% |
| 2011 | 67.04% | 13.81% | 2.35% | 9.09% |
| 2012 | 69.57% | 11.67% | 3.13% | 11.67% |
| 2013 | 63.82% | 13.16% | 5.29% | 15.09% |
| 2014 | 65.41% | 11.84% | 5.49% | 15.11% |
| 2015 | 61.46% | 13.35% | 2.90% | 17.76% |
| 2016 | 63.53% | 20.26% | 5.00% | 7.65% |
| 2017 | 64.69% | 9.19% | 7.25% | 16.19% |
| 2018 | 67.45% | 14.41% | 2.31% | 11.94% |
| 2019 | 64.73% | 15.99% | 2.32% | 12.80% |
| 2020 | 66.74% | 9.76% | 3.38% | 16.47% |
| 2021 | 62.36% | 7.09% | 5.14% | 15.45% |
Automated process operator wage gap by race
According to our data, asian automated process operators have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Black or african american automated process operators have the lowest average salary at $58,529.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $58,638 |
| White | $64,931 |
| Black or African American | $58,529 |
| Asian | $67,436 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $60,390 |
Automated process operator age breakdown
The average age of automated process operators is 40+ years years old, representing 69% of the automated process operator population.
Automated process operator age breakdown
| Automated Process Operator Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 69% |
| 30-40 years | 19% |
| 20-30 years | 12% |
Automated process operator educational attainment
The most common degree for automated process operators is bachelor's degree, with 38% of automated process operators earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are high school diploma degree at 29% and high school diploma degree at 15%.
- Bachelor's, 38%
- High School Diploma, 29%
- Associate, 15%
- Master's, 13%
- Other Degrees, 5%
Automated process operators by degree level
| Automated process operator degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 38% |
| High School Diploma | 29% |
| Associate | 15% |
| Master's | 13% |
| Other Degrees | 5% |
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Automated process operator wage gap by degree level
According to the data, automated process operators with a Master's degree earn more than those without, at $88,978 annually. With a Bachelor's degree, automated process operators earn a median annual income of $69,953 compared to $61,466 for automated process operators with an Associate degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| Master's Degree | $88,978 |
| High School Diploma or Less | $51,444 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $69,953 |
| Some College/ Associate Degree | $61,466 |
Automated process operator employment statistics
Company size where automated process operators work
Below, you can see the size of companies where automated process operators work.
Automated process operator jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 50 - 100 employees | 8% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 8% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 8% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 31% |
| > 10,000 employees | 46% |
Automated process operator jobs by industry
The most common industries for automated process operators are manufacturing, technology and health care.
Automated process operator industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Manufacturing | 30% |
| Fortune 500 | 17% |
| Technology | 11% |
| Health Care | 9% |
| Professional | 9% |
| Retail | 4% |
| Finance | 4% |
| Automotive | 4% |
| Pharmaceutical | 2% |
| Media | 2% |
| Energy | 2% |
| Construction | 2% |
| Telecommunication | 2% |
Automated process operator turnover and employment statistics
Automated process operator unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for automated process operators between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Automated process operator unemployment rate by year
| Year | Automated process operator unemployment rate |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 10.56% |
| 2011 | 6.67% |
| 2012 | 3.54% |
| 2013 | 8.57% |
| 2014 | 5.38% |
| 2015 | 1.43% |
| 2016 | 4.17% |
| 2017 | 3.39% |
| 2018 | 3.23% |
| 2019 | 0.79% |
| 2020 | 2.06% |
| 2021 | 7.32% |
Average automated process operator tenure
The average automated process operator stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 116 automated process operators resumes in Zippia's database.
Automated process operator tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 22% |
| 1-2 years | 29% |
| 3-4 years | 13% |
| 5-7 years | 12% |
| 8-10 years | 4% |
| 11+ years | 19% |
Automated process operator LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of automated process 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Cylinder Inspector And Tester | 4.47% | 23,461 |
| Packaging Associate | 4.75% | 40,179 |
| Corrugator Machine Operator | 7.84% | 53,692 |
| Mash Filter Operator | 8.41% | 25,682 |
| Factory Worker | 8.89% | 106,768 |
| Automated Process Operator | 9.57% | - |
| Screen Examiner | 15.21% | 2,912 |
Similar automated process operator jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Cylinder Inspector And Tester | 4.47% | 23,461 |
| Packaging Associate | 4.75% | 40,179 |
| Corrugator Machine Operator | 7.84% | 53,692 |
| Mash Filter Operator | 8.41% | 25,682 |
| Factory Worker | 8.89% | 106,768 |
| Screen Examiner | 15.21% | 2,912 |
Foreign languages spoken by automated process operators
The most common foreign language among automated process operators is Spanish at 50.0%. The second-most popular foreign language spoken is German at 12.5% and Urdu is the third-most popular at 12.5%.
- Spanish, 50.0%
- German, 12.5%
- Urdu, 12.5%
- Hindi, 12.5%
- Bengali, 12.5%
Automated process operator languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 50.0% |
| German | 12.5% |
| Urdu | 12.5% |
| Hindi | 12.5% |
| Bengali | 12.5% |