Belt operator demographics and statistics in the US
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Belt operator gender statistics
19.0% of belt operators are women and 81.0% of belt operators are men.
- Male, 81.0%
- Female, 19.0%
Belt operator gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Male | 81.0% |
| Female | 19.0% |
Belt operator gender pay gap
Women earn 99¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$33,172
Female income
$32,873
Belt operator gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in belt operator positions over time. Currently, 19.0% of belt operators are female.
Belt operator gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 81.23% | 18.77% |
| 2011 | 80.71% | 19.29% |
| 2012 | 83.01% | 16.99% |
| 2013 | 83.41% | 16.59% |
| 2014 | 82.47% | 17.53% |
| 2015 | 84.45% | 15.55% |
| 2016 | 83.04% | 16.96% |
| 2017 | 80.76% | 19.24% |
| 2018 | 80.50% | 19.50% |
| 2019 | 82.14% | 17.86% |
| 2020 | 80.17% | 19.83% |
| 2021 | 80.97% | 19.03% |
Belt operator related jobs gender ratio
We compared belt operators with similar job titles to see how gender ratios vary. As you can see, dredge operator and tower crane operator have the biggest gender ratio gaps.
| Job title | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Gift Wrapper | 12% | 88% |
| Gift Packer | 18% | 82% |
| Pill Packer | 19% | 81% |
| Belt Operator | 81% | 19% |
| Green Chain Operator | 99% | 1% |
| Tower Crane Operator | 99% | 1% |
| Dredge Operator | 99% | 1% |
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Belt operator demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among belt operators is White, which makes up 58.4% of all belt operators. Comparatively, 17.9% of belt operators are Hispanic or Latino and 16.1% of belt operators are Black or African American.
- White, 58.4%
- Hispanic or Latino, 17.9%
- Black or African American, 16.1%
- Unknown, 4.4%
- Asian, 2.5%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.7%
Belt operator race
| Belt operator race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 58.4% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 17.9% |
| Black or African American | 16.1% |
| Unknown | 4.4% |
| Asian | 2.5% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.7% |
Belt operator race and ethnicity over time
See how belt operator racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Belt operator race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 63.13% | 16.31% | 2.37% | 15.66% |
| 2011 | 61.85% | 16.26% | 2.34% | 17.15% |
| 2012 | 62.52% | 16.00% | 2.27% | 16.68% |
| 2013 | 62.13% | 15.70% | 2.45% | 17.04% |
| 2014 | 62.06% | 15.54% | 2.70% | 16.87% |
| 2015 | 63.52% | 14.25% | 2.33% | 17.30% |
| 2016 | 60.96% | 17.10% | 2.23% | 17.11% |
| 2017 | 62.50% | 15.06% | 2.42% | 17.37% |
| 2018 | 61.01% | 15.74% | 2.85% | 17.47% |
| 2019 | 63.94% | 14.37% | 2.49% | 16.24% |
| 2020 | 58.73% | 16.39% | 2.76% | 16.68% |
| 2021 | 58.38% | 16.09% | 2.47% | 17.86% |
Belt operator wage gap by race
According to our data, asian belt operators have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Black or african american belt operators have the lowest average salary at $32,524.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $33,213 |
| White | $33,193 |
| Black or African American | $32,524 |
| Asian | $33,854 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $33,090 |
Average belt operator age
See how the average age of belt operators varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Female
Belt operator age by race and gender
| Race | Male age | Female age |
|---|---|---|
| Black or African American | 44 | 37 |
| Unknown | 40 | 44 |
| Asian | 42.5 | |
| Hispanic or Latino | 42 | 42 |
| White | 45 | 49.5 |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 34 |
Belt operator age breakdown
The average age of belt operators is 40+ years years old, representing 60% of the belt operator population.
Belt operator age breakdown
| Belt Operator Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 60% |
| 30-40 years | 24% |
| 20-30 years | 17% |
Belt operator educational attainment
The most common degree for belt operators is high school diploma, with 49% of belt 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 17%.
- High School Diploma, 49%
- Bachelor's, 19%
- Diploma, 17%
- Associate, 9%
- Other Degrees, 6%
Belt operators by degree level
| Belt operator degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| High School Diploma | 49% |
| Bachelor's | 19% |
| Diploma | 17% |
| Associate | 9% |
| Other Degrees | 6% |
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Belt operator wage gap by degree level
According to the data, belt operators with a Associate degree earn more than those without, at $33,823 annually. With a High School Diploma degree, belt operators earn a median annual income of $33,238 compared to $33,185 for belt operators with an Bachelor's degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| High School Diploma or Less | $33,238 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $33,185 |
| Some College/ Associate Degree | $33,823 |
Belt operator employment statistics
Most belt operators work for a private in the manufacturing industry.
Company size where belt operators work
Below, you can see the size of companies where belt operators work.
Belt operator jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 3% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 10% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 22% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 8% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 19% |
| > 10,000 employees | 38% |
Belt operator jobs by company type
Employees with the belt operator job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most belt operators prefer to work at private companies over public companies.
Belt operator jobs by sector
| Company type | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 2% |
| Public | 36% |
| Private | 62% |
Belt operator jobs by industry
The most common industries for belt operators are manufacturing, retail and automotive.
Belt operator industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Manufacturing | 25% |
| Fortune 500 | 18% |
| Retail | 9% |
| Automotive | 7% |
| Construction | 6% |
| Transportation | 5% |
| Energy | 5% |
| Professional | 5% |
| Health Care | 3% |
| Agriculture | 3% |
| Internet | 2% |
| Finance | 2% |
| Utilities | 2% |
| Technology | 2% |
| Non Profits | 2% |
| Insurance | 2% |
| Pharmaceutical | 1% |
| Media | 1% |
| Hospitality | 1% |
| Start-up | 1% |
| Real Estate | 1% |
| Education | 1% |
Belt operator turnover and employment statistics
Belt operator unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for belt operators between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Belt operator unemployment rate by year
| Year | Belt operator unemployment rate |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 17.04% |
| 2011 | 14.60% |
| 2012 | 12.67% |
| 2013 | 10.05% |
| 2014 | 9.10% |
| 2015 | 6.72% |
| 2016 | 6.89% |
| 2017 | 5.99% |
| 2018 | 5.33% |
| 2019 | 4.81% |
| 2020 | 7.22% |
| 2021 | 6.71% |
Average belt operator tenure
The average belt operator stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 245 belt operators resumes in Zippia's database.
Belt operator tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 38% |
| 1-2 years | 32% |
| 3-4 years | 11% |
| 5-7 years | 12% |
| 8-10 years | 4% |
| 11+ years | 4% |
Belt operator LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of belt 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Scrap Drop Operator | 1.94% | 30,724 |
| Belt Operator | 3.85% | - |
| Residential Collections | 4.13% | 10,631 |
| Flue Cleaner | 4.59% | 35,476 |
| Material Handler Lead | 4.67% | 37,577 |
| Kiln Packer | 6.68% | 16,120 |
| Brake Lining Curer | 10.43% | 1,047 |
Similar belt operator jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Scrap Drop Operator | 1.94% | 30,724 |
| Residential Collections | 4.13% | 10,631 |
| Flue Cleaner | 4.59% | 35,476 |
| Material Handler Lead | 4.67% | 37,577 |
| Kiln Packer | 6.68% | 16,120 |
| Brake Lining Curer | 10.43% | 1,047 |
Foreign languages spoken by belt operators
- Spanish, 75.0%
- Russian, 25.0%
Belt operator languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 75.0% |
| Russian | 25.0% |