Base draw operator demographics and statistics in the US
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Base draw operator gender statistics
42.8% of base draw operators are women and 57.2% of base draw operators are men.
- Male, 57.2%
- Female, 42.8%
Base draw operator gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Male | 57.2% |
| Female | 42.8% |
Base draw operator gender pay gap
Women earn 87¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$37,848
Female income
$32,976
Base draw operator gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in base draw operator positions over time. Currently, 42.8% of base draw operators are female.
Base draw operator gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 81.47% | 18.53% |
| 2011 | 79.46% | 20.54% |
| 2012 | 55.87% | 44.13% |
| 2013 | 58.81% | 41.19% |
| 2014 | 59.05% | 40.95% |
| 2015 | 57.52% | 42.48% |
| 2016 | 58.29% | 41.71% |
| 2017 | 57.22% | 42.78% |
| 2018 | 59.36% | 40.64% |
| 2019 | 55.47% | 44.53% |
| 2020 | 57.34% | 42.66% |
| 2021 | 57.25% | 42.75% |
Base draw operator related jobs gender ratio
We compared base draw operators with similar job titles to see how gender ratios vary. As you can see, head machinist and die repair machinist have the biggest gender ratio gaps.
| Job title | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Special Process Person | 31% | 69% |
| Base Draw Operator | 57% | 43% |
| Research And Development Machinist | 99% | 1% |
| Die Repair Machinist | 99% | 1% |
| Head Machinist | 99% | 1% |
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Base draw operator demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among base draw operators is White, which makes up 57.3% of all base draw operators. Comparatively, 17.8% of base draw operators are Hispanic or Latino and 10.4% of base draw operators are Black or African American.
- White, 57.3%
- Hispanic or Latino, 17.8%
- Black or African American, 10.4%
- Asian, 9.7%
- Unknown, 4.0%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.8%
Base draw operator race
| Base draw operator race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 57.3% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 17.8% |
| Black or African American | 10.4% |
| Asian | 9.7% |
| Unknown | 4.0% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.8% |
Base draw operator race and ethnicity over time
See how base draw operator racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Base draw operator race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 78.77% | 5.84% | 6.03% | 7.59% |
| 2011 | 74.31% | 12.07% | 4.88% | 5.15% |
| 2012 | 61.25% | 10.70% | 8.61% | 17.25% |
| 2013 | 62.83% | 11.40% | 8.38% | 15.62% |
| 2014 | 61.67% | 11.23% | 8.66% | 16.41% |
| 2015 | 61.47% | 10.77% | 8.53% | 16.86% |
| 2016 | 61.80% | 10.81% | 8.96% | 16.25% |
| 2017 | 61.07% | 9.89% | 9.41% | 17.62% |
| 2018 | 61.82% | 10.60% | 9.50% | 16.13% |
| 2019 | 62.26% | 11.39% | 8.63% | 15.71% |
| 2020 | 59.42% | 10.55% | 8.94% | 17.12% |
| 2021 | 57.33% | 10.37% | 9.67% | 17.85% |
Base draw operator wage gap by race
According to our data, white base draw operators have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Black or african american base draw operators have the lowest average salary at $36,625.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $37,366 |
| White | $40,655 |
| Black or African American | $36,625 |
| Asian | $37,741 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $36,987 |
Average base draw operator age
See how the average age of base draw operators varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Base draw operator age by race and gender
| Race | Male age | Female age |
|---|---|---|
| Black or African American | 44 | 47 |
| Unknown | 39.5 | 46 |
| Asian | 52 | 51 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 47 | 48 |
| White | 45 | 47 |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 38 |
Base draw operator age breakdown
The average age of base draw operators is 40+ years years old, representing 65% of the base draw operator population.
Base draw operator age breakdown
| Base Draw Operator Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 65% |
| 30-40 years | 21% |
| 20-30 years | 14% |
Base draw operator educational attainment
The most common degree for base draw operators is bachelor's degree, with 48% of base draw operators earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are high school diploma degree at 24% and high school diploma degree at 14%.
- Bachelor's, 48%
- High School Diploma, 24%
- Associate, 14%
- Diploma, 6%
- Other Degrees, 8%
Base draw operators by degree level
| Base draw operator degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 48% |
| High School Diploma | 24% |
| Associate | 14% |
| Diploma | 6% |
| Other Degrees | 8% |
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Base draw operator wage gap by degree level
According to the data, base draw operators with a Associate degree earn more than those without, at $40,346 annually. With a Bachelor's degree, base draw operators earn a median annual income of $38,088 compared to $37,926 for base draw operators with an High School Diploma degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| High School Diploma or Less | $37,926 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $38,088 |
| Some College/ Associate Degree | $40,346 |
Base draw operator employment statistics
Most base draw operators work for a private in the professional industry.
Company size where base draw operators work
Below, you can see the size of companies where base draw operators work.
Base draw operator jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 7% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 30% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 23% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 7% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 20% |
| > 10,000 employees | 13% |
Base draw operator jobs by company type
Employees with the base draw operator job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most base draw operators prefer to work at private companies over public companies.
Base draw operator jobs by sector
| Company type | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 3% |
| Public | 17% |
| Private | 70% |
| Government | 10% |
Base draw operator jobs by industry
The most common industries for base draw operators are professional, technology and hospitality.
Base draw operator industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Professional | 21% |
| Technology | 14% |
| Hospitality | 10% |
| Transportation | 7% |
| Government | 7% |
| Automotive | 7% |
| Fortune 500 | 7% |
| Media | 3% |
| Education | 3% |
| Telecommunication | 3% |
| Utilities | 3% |
| Health Care | 3% |
| Construction | 3% |
| Manufacturing | 3% |
| Finance | 3% |
Base draw operator turnover and employment statistics
Base draw operator unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for base draw operators between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Base draw operator unemployment rate by year
| Year | Base draw operator unemployment rate |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 9.88% |
| 2011 | 6.90% |
| 2012 | 7.58% |
| 2013 | 7.09% |
| 2014 | 5.74% |
| 2015 | 4.44% |
| 2016 | 4.40% |
| 2017 | 3.66% |
| 2018 | 3.53% |
| 2019 | 3.41% |
| 2020 | 5.09% |
| 2021 | 5.65% |
Average base draw operator tenure
The average base draw operator stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 153 base draw operators resumes in Zippia's database.
Base draw operator tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 25% |
| 1-2 years | 26% |
| 3-4 years | 19% |
| 5-7 years | 16% |
| 8-10 years | 5% |
| 11+ years | 10% |
Base draw operator LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of base draw 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Heliarc Welder | 2.57% | 7,051 |
| Gage Maker | 2.99% | 6,974 |
| Base Draw Operator | 3.20% | - |
| Lathe Machinist | 3.26% | 9,628 |
| Plastic Extrusion Operator | 3.27% | 30,301 |
| Threading Machine Operator | 5.87% | 58,172 |
| Gear Grinder | 6.48% | 678 |
Similar base draw operator jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Heliarc Welder | 2.57% | 7,051 |
| Gage Maker | 2.99% | 6,974 |
| Lathe Machinist | 3.26% | 9,628 |
| Plastic Extrusion Operator | 3.27% | 30,301 |
| Threading Machine Operator | 5.87% | 58,172 |
| Gear Grinder | 6.48% | 678 |
Foreign languages spoken by base draw operators
The most common foreign language among base draw operators is Spanish at 33.3%. The second-most popular foreign language spoken is Dakota at 22.2% and Portuguese is the third-most popular at 11.1%.
- Spanish, 33.3%
- Dakota, 22.2%
- Portuguese, 11.1%
- Chinese, 11.1%
- Cherokee, 11.1%
- Other, 11.2%
Base draw operator languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 33.3% |
| Dakota | 22.2% |
| Portuguese | 11.1% |
| Chinese | 11.1% |
| Cherokee | 11.1% |
| Other | 11.2% |