Automatic operator demographics and statistics in the US
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Automatic operator gender statistics
40.0% of automatic operators are women and 60.0% of automatic operators are men.
- Male, 60.0%
- Female, 40.0%
Automatic operator gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Male | 60.0% |
| Female | 40.0% |
Automatic operator gender pay gap
Women earn 98¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$39,429
Female income
$38,553
Automatic operator gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in automatic operator positions over time. Currently, 40.0% of automatic operators are female.
Automatic operator gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 50.44% | 49.56% |
| 2011 | 52.94% | 47.06% |
| 2012 | 54.71% | 45.29% |
| 2013 | 54.96% | 45.04% |
| 2014 | 55.85% | 44.15% |
| 2015 | 58.06% | 41.94% |
| 2016 | 58.65% | 41.35% |
| 2017 | 58.73% | 41.27% |
| 2018 | 59.21% | 40.79% |
| 2019 | 57.40% | 42.60% |
| 2020 | 58.70% | 41.30% |
| 2021 | 60.00% | 40.00% |
Automatic operator related jobs gender ratio
We compared automatic operators with similar job titles to see how gender ratios vary. As you can see, blueprint reader and recovery operator have the biggest gender ratio gaps.
| Job title | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Statistical Typist | 6% | 94% |
| Medical Typist | 7% | 93% |
| Insurance Biller | 7% | 93% |
| Automatic Operator | 60% | 40% |
| High Speed Printer Operator | 85% | 15% |
| Recovery Operator | 88% | 12% |
| Blueprint Reader | 95% | 5% |
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Automatic operator demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among automatic operators is White, which makes up 62.8% of all automatic operators. Comparatively, 16.3% of automatic operators are Hispanic or Latino and 9.0% of automatic operators are Black or African American.
- White, 62.8%
- Hispanic or Latino, 16.3%
- Black or African American, 9.0%
- Asian, 6.5%
- Unknown, 4.7%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.7%
Automatic operator race
| Automatic operator race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 62.8% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 16.3% |
| Black or African American | 9.0% |
| Asian | 6.5% |
| Unknown | 4.7% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.7% |
Automatic operator race and ethnicity over time
See how automatic operator racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Automatic operator race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 70.00% | 9.91% | 4.77% | 11.63% |
| 2011 | 69.90% | 10.92% | 4.92% | 11.04% |
| 2012 | 70.22% | 10.01% | 4.56% | 11.72% |
| 2013 | 69.76% | 10.12% | 4.75% | 12.00% |
| 2014 | 68.44% | 10.76% | 5.73% | 11.78% |
| 2015 | 68.20% | 10.83% | 5.52% | 11.98% |
| 2016 | 68.92% | 9.56% | 5.84% | 12.43% |
| 2017 | 69.26% | 8.82% | 5.07% | 13.02% |
| 2018 | 67.94% | 8.62% | 5.35% | 14.48% |
| 2019 | 66.65% | 10.04% | 6.35% | 13.46% |
| 2020 | 64.43% | 9.48% | 7.57% | 13.41% |
| 2021 | 62.80% | 8.98% | 6.46% | 16.29% |
Automatic operator wage gap by race
According to our data, black or african american automatic operators have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Unknown automatic operators have the lowest average salary at $38,312.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $38,312 |
| White | $39,730 |
| Black or African American | $40,272 |
| Asian | $39,274 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $39,583 |
Average automatic operator age
See how the average age of automatic operators varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Automatic operator age by race and gender
| Race | Male age | Female age |
|---|---|---|
| Unknown | 32 | 41 |
| White | 37 | 48 |
| Black or African American | 41.5 | 45 |
| Asian | 37 | 46 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 32 | 39 |
Automatic operator age breakdown
The average age of automatic operators is 40+ years years old, representing 59% of the automatic operator population.
Automatic operator age breakdown
| Automatic Operator Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 59% |
| 30-40 years | 24% |
| 20-30 years | 17% |
Automatic operator educational attainment
The most common degree for automatic operators is high school diploma, with 55% of automatic operators earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are bachelor's degree degree at 20% and bachelor's degree degree at 10%.
- High School Diploma, 55%
- Bachelor's, 20%
- Diploma, 10%
- Associate, 10%
- Other Degrees, 5%
Automatic operators by degree level
| Automatic operator degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| High School Diploma | 55% |
| Bachelor's | 20% |
| Diploma | 10% |
| Associate | 10% |
| Other Degrees | 5% |
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Automatic operator wage gap by degree level
According to the data, automatic operators with a Bachelor's degree earn more than those without, at $41,993 annually. With a Master's degree, automatic operators earn a median annual income of $41,671 compared to $39,283 for automatic operators with an High School Diploma degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| Master's Degree | $41,671 |
| High School Diploma or Less | $39,283 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $41,993 |
| Some College/ Associate Degree | $38,965 |
Automatic operator employment statistics
Most automatic operators work for a private in the manufacturing industry.
Company size where automatic operators work
Below, you can see the size of companies where automatic operators work.
Automatic operator jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 6% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 13% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 19% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 10% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 16% |
| > 10,000 employees | 35% |
Automatic operator jobs by company type
Employees with the automatic operator job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most automatic operators prefer to work at private companies over public companies.
Automatic operator jobs by sector
| Company type | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Public | 35% |
| Private | 55% |
| Government | 10% |
Automatic operator jobs by industry
The most common industries for automatic operators are manufacturing, professional and government.
Automatic operator industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Manufacturing | 29% |
| Fortune 500 | 14% |
| Professional | 14% |
| Government | 9% |
| Automotive | 9% |
| Health Care | 6% |
| Technology | 6% |
| Retail | 3% |
| Transportation | 3% |
| Finance | 3% |
| Media | 3% |
| Construction | 3% |
Automatic operator turnover and employment statistics
Automatic operator unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for automatic operators between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Automatic operator unemployment rate by year
| Year | Automatic operator unemployment rate |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 13.15% |
| 2011 | 11.69% |
| 2012 | 10.64% |
| 2013 | 10.06% |
| 2014 | 8.63% |
| 2015 | 7.01% |
| 2016 | 6.29% |
| 2017 | 6.00% |
| 2018 | 5.35% |
| 2019 | 5.49% |
| 2020 | 7.37% |
| 2021 | 8.42% |
Average automatic operator tenure
The average automatic operator stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 73 automatic operators resumes in Zippia's database.
Automatic operator tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 18% |
| 1-2 years | 39% |
| 3-4 years | 12% |
| 5-7 years | 12% |
| 8-10 years | 10% |
| 11+ years | 9% |
Automatic operator LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of automatic 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Automatic Operator | 4.67% | - |
| Clerk/Assistant | 5.99% | 114,718 |
| Liability Analyst | 6.98% | 3,263 |
| Insert Operator | 7.17% | 41,080 |
| Claims Service Assistant | 11.18% | 26,950 |
| Museum Informatics Specialist | 11.19% | 719 |
| Multilith Operator | 14.20% | 25,692 |
Similar automatic operator jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Clerk/Assistant | 5.99% | 114,718 |
| Liability Analyst | 6.98% | 3,263 |
| Insert Operator | 7.17% | 41,080 |
| Claims Service Assistant | 11.18% | 26,950 |
| Museum Informatics Specialist | 11.19% | 719 |
| Multilith Operator | 14.20% | 25,692 |