Back up machine operator demographics and statistics in the US
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Back up machine operator gender statistics
46.6% of back up machine operators are women and 53.4% of back up machine operators are men.
- Male, 53.4%
- Female, 46.6%
Back up machine operator gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Male | 53.4% |
| Female | 46.6% |
Back up machine operator gender pay gap
Women earn 97¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$35,638
Female income
$34,533
Back up machine operator gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in back up machine operator positions over time. Currently, 46.6% of back up machine operators are female.
Back up machine operator gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 51.00% | 49.00% |
| 2011 | 52.03% | 47.97% |
| 2012 | 52.08% | 47.92% |
| 2013 | 52.00% | 48.00% |
| 2014 | 53.38% | 46.62% |
| 2015 | 50.31% | 49.69% |
| 2016 | 52.07% | 47.93% |
| 2017 | 53.49% | 46.51% |
| 2018 | 53.06% | 46.94% |
| 2019 | 51.47% | 48.53% |
| 2020 | 54.22% | 45.78% |
| 2021 | 53.42% | 46.58% |
Back up machine operator related jobs gender ratio
We compared back up machine 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% |
| Back Up Machine Operator | 53% | 47% |
| Bucket Operator | 99% | 1% |
| Stone Cutter | 99% | 1% |
| Corrugator | 99% | 1% |
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Back up machine operator demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among back up machine operators is White, which makes up 60.8% of all back up machine operators. Comparatively, 15.2% of back up machine operators are Hispanic or Latino and 11.9% of back up machine operators are Black or African American.
- White, 60.8%
- Hispanic or Latino, 15.2%
- Black or African American, 11.9%
- Asian, 7.5%
- Unknown, 3.4%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 1.2%
Back up machine operator race
| Back up machine operator race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 60.8% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 15.2% |
| Black or African American | 11.9% |
| Asian | 7.5% |
| Unknown | 3.4% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 1.2% |
Back up machine operator race and ethnicity over time
See how back up machine operator racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Back up machine operator race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 64.76% | 13.70% | 4.51% | 15.44% |
| 2011 | 63.45% | 13.87% | 5.46% | 15.49% |
| 2012 | 62.99% | 12.27% | 6.30% | 16.65% |
| 2013 | 64.44% | 13.53% | 5.42% | 14.59% |
| 2014 | 62.77% | 12.77% | 6.38% | 16.01% |
| 2015 | 64.70% | 12.61% | 6.37% | 14.21% |
| 2016 | 62.62% | 11.87% | 7.39% | 15.72% |
| 2017 | 63.32% | 12.21% | 7.11% | 14.76% |
| 2018 | 64.04% | 11.73% | 6.03% | 15.68% |
| 2019 | 65.85% | 12.11% | 6.43% | 13.22% |
| 2020 | 63.41% | 12.82% | 5.86% | 13.83% |
| 2021 | 60.83% | 11.86% | 7.50% | 15.18% |
Back up machine operator wage gap by race
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $34,828 |
| White | $37,035 |
| Black or African American | $35,777 |
| Asian | $35,373 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $35,220 |
Average back up machine operator age
See how the average age of back up machine operators varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Back up machine operator age by race and gender
| Race | Male age | Female age |
|---|---|---|
| Unknown | 40 | 44 |
| White | 42 | 50 |
| Black or African American | 40 | 49.5 |
| Asian | 46 | 51.5 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 42 | 47 |
Back up machine operator age breakdown
The average age of back up machine operators is 40+ years years old, representing 64% of the back up machine operator population.
Back up machine operator age breakdown
| Back Up Machine Operator Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 64% |
| 30-40 years | 20% |
| 20-30 years | 15% |
Back up machine operator educational attainment
- High School Diploma, 41%
- Associate, 26%
- Bachelor's, 17%
- Diploma, 12%
- Other Degrees, 4%
Back up machine operators by degree level
| Back up machine operator degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| High School Diploma | 41% |
| Associate | 26% |
| Bachelor's | 17% |
| Diploma | 12% |
| Other Degrees | 4% |
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Back up machine operator wage gap by degree level
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| High School Diploma or Less | $35,587 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $35,822 |
| No Education | $34,530 |
| Some College/ Associate Degree | $36,065 |
Back up machine operator employment statistics
Company size where back up machine operators work
Below, you can see the size of companies where back up machine operators work.
Back up machine operator jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 3% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 5% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 19% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 13% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 32% |
| > 10,000 employees | 28% |
Back up machine operator jobs by industry
The most common industries for back up machine operators are manufacturing, automotive and transportation.
Back up machine operator industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Manufacturing | 38% |
| Fortune 500 | 11% |
| Automotive | 8% |
| Transportation | 7% |
| Retail | 7% |
| Professional | 5% |
| Health Care | 5% |
| Construction | 4% |
| Technology | 3% |
| Agriculture | 3% |
| Pharmaceutical | 1% |
| Media | 1% |
| Finance | 1% |
| Government | 1% |
| Utilities | 1% |
| Hospitality | 1% |
| Start-up | 1% |
| Insurance | 1% |
| Real Estate | 1% |
| Education | 1% |
| Energy | 1% |
Back up machine operator turnover and employment statistics
Back up machine operator unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for back up machine operators between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Back up machine operator unemployment rate by year
| Year | Back up machine operator unemployment rate |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 15.94% |
| 2011 | 15.49% |
| 2012 | 13.87% |
| 2013 | 12.49% |
| 2014 | 12.20% |
| 2015 | 9.40% |
| 2016 | 7.70% |
| 2017 | 8.32% |
| 2018 | 7.77% |
| 2019 | 8.42% |
| 2020 | 6.77% |
| 2021 | 8.38% |
Average back up machine operator tenure
The average back up machine operator stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 246 back up machine operators resumes in Zippia's database.
Back up machine operator tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 18% |
| 1-2 years | 29% |
| 3-4 years | 18% |
| 5-7 years | 20% |
| 8-10 years | 5% |
| 11+ years | 10% |
Back up machine operator LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of back up machine 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Chemical Strength Tester | 4.47% | 9,220 |
| Back Up Machine Operator | 4.75% | - |
| Edger Technician | 5.24% | 5,901 |
| Carton Maker | 7.84% | 7,027 |
| Oilseed Meat Presser | 8.41% | 7,947 |
| Raveler | 8.89% | 8 |
| Projection Printer | 15.21% | 1,003 |
Similar back up machine operator jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Chemical Strength Tester | 4.47% | 9,220 |
| Edger Technician | 5.24% | 5,901 |
| Carton Maker | 7.84% | 7,027 |
| Oilseed Meat Presser | 8.41% | 7,947 |
| Raveler | 8.89% | 8 |
| Projection Printer | 15.21% | 1,003 |
Foreign languages spoken by back up machine operators
- Spanish, 100.0%
Back up machine operator languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 100.0% |