Bench shear operator demographics and statistics in the US
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Bench shear operator gender statistics
19.4% of bench shear operators are women and 80.6% of bench shear operators are men.
- Male, 80.6%
- Female, 19.4%
Bench shear operator gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Male | 80.6% |
| Female | 19.4% |
Bench shear operator gender pay gap
Women earn 96¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$34,168
Female income
$32,738
Bench shear operator gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in bench shear operator positions over time. Currently, 19.4% of bench shear operators are female.
Bench shear operator gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 82.79% | 17.21% |
| 2011 | 78.88% | 21.12% |
| 2012 | 82.20% | 17.80% |
| 2013 | 82.98% | 17.02% |
| 2014 | 82.04% | 17.96% |
| 2015 | 85.43% | 14.57% |
| 2016 | 83.45% | 16.55% |
| 2017 | 83.82% | 16.18% |
| 2018 | 80.58% | 19.42% |
| 2019 | 80.59% | 19.41% |
| 2020 | 80.86% | 19.14% |
| 2021 | 80.56% | 19.44% |
Bench shear operator related jobs gender ratio
We compared bench shear 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% |
| Bench Shear Operator | 81% | 19% |
| Research And Development Machinist | 99% | 1% |
| Die Repair Machinist | 99% | 1% |
| Head Machinist | 99% | 1% |
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Bench shear operator demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among bench shear operators is White, which makes up 71.8% of all bench shear operators. Comparatively, 13.4% of bench shear operators are Hispanic or Latino and 7.9% of bench shear operators are Black or African American.
- White, 71.8%
- Hispanic or Latino, 13.4%
- Black or African American, 7.9%
- Unknown, 4.4%
- Asian, 1.7%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.8%
Bench shear operator race
| Bench shear operator race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 71.8% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 13.4% |
| Black or African American | 7.9% |
| Unknown | 4.4% |
| Asian | 1.7% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.8% |
Bench shear operator race and ethnicity over time
See how bench shear operator racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Bench shear operator race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 75.61% | 8.92% | 1.39% | 12.77% |
| 2011 | 75.80% | 9.73% | 1.63% | 11.13% |
| 2012 | 73.65% | 9.91% | 1.82% | 13.30% |
| 2013 | 73.96% | 9.26% | 1.83% | 12.28% |
| 2014 | 73.99% | 7.50% | 2.62% | 12.90% |
| 2015 | 72.86% | 7.38% | 2.42% | 15.24% |
| 2016 | 74.88% | 7.30% | 2.55% | 13.39% |
| 2017 | 72.65% | 8.46% | 2.03% | 13.65% |
| 2018 | 75.32% | 7.30% | 2.87% | 12.20% |
| 2019 | 77.78% | 6.78% | 1.57% | 11.31% |
| 2020 | 73.26% | 9.95% | 1.49% | 9.83% |
| 2021 | 71.84% | 7.93% | 1.68% | 13.41% |
Bench shear operator wage gap by race
According to our data, white bench shear operators have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Unknown bench shear operators have the lowest average salary at $33,115.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $33,115 |
| White | $35,029 |
| Black or African American | $34,566 |
| Asian | $33,783 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $34,377 |
Average bench shear operator age
See how the average age of bench shear operators varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Bench shear operator age by race and gender
| Race | Male age | Female age |
|---|---|---|
| Unknown | 43 | |
| White | 48 | 48 |
| Black or African American | 50 | 41.5 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 47.5 |
Bench shear operator age breakdown
The average age of bench shear operators is 40+ years years old, representing 68% of the bench shear operator population.
Bench shear operator age breakdown
| Bench Shear Operator Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 68% |
| 30-40 years | 17% |
| 20-30 years | 14% |
Bench shear operator educational attainment
The most common degree for bench shear operators is bachelor's degree, with 44% of bench shear operators earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are high school diploma degree at 31% and high school diploma degree at 13%.
- Bachelor's, 44%
- High School Diploma, 31%
- Diploma, 13%
- Associate, 13%
Bench shear operators by degree level
| Bench shear operator degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 44% |
| High School Diploma | 31% |
| Diploma | 13% |
| Associate | 13% |
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Bench shear operator employment statistics
Company size where bench shear operators work
Below, you can see the size of companies where bench shear operators work.
Bench shear operator jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 4% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 4% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 24% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 12% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 36% |
| > 10,000 employees | 20% |
Bench shear operator jobs by industry
The most common industries for bench shear operators are manufacturing, professional and technology.
Bench shear operator industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Manufacturing | 36% |
| Professional | 16% |
| Technology | 12% |
| Transportation | 8% |
| Finance | 8% |
| Construction | 8% |
| Hospitality | 8% |
| Fortune 500 | 4% |
Bench shear operator turnover and employment statistics
Bench shear operator unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for bench shear operators between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Bench shear operator unemployment rate by year
| Year | Bench shear operator unemployment rate |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 19.96% |
| 2011 | 12.01% |
| 2012 | 11.05% |
| 2013 | 8.19% |
| 2014 | 6.40% |
| 2015 | 4.69% |
| 2016 | 5.10% |
| 2017 | 5.70% |
| 2018 | 5.07% |
| 2019 | 3.79% |
| 2020 | 4.89% |
| 2021 | 6.42% |
Average bench shear operator tenure
The average bench shear operator stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 43 bench shear operators resumes in Zippia's database.
Bench shear operator tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 30% |
| 1-2 years | 33% |
| 3-4 years | 7% |
| 5-7 years | 14% |
| 8-10 years | 9% |
| 11+ years | 7% |
Bench shear operator LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of bench shear 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Tank Welder | 2.57% | 11,165 |
| Bench Shear Operator | 2.74% | - |
| Tire Mold Engraver | 3.20% | 4,666 |
| Woodworking Machinist | 3.26% | 9,126 |
| High Frequency Mill Operator | 3.27% | 29,890 |
| Cable Tool Operator | 5.87% | 37,008 |
| Burr Bench Hand | 6.48% | 4,545 |
Similar bench shear operator jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Tank Welder | 2.57% | 11,165 |
| Tire Mold Engraver | 3.20% | 4,666 |
| Woodworking Machinist | 3.26% | 9,126 |
| High Frequency Mill Operator | 3.27% | 29,890 |
| Cable Tool Operator | 5.87% | 37,008 |
| Burr Bench Hand | 6.48% | 4,545 |
Foreign languages spoken by bench shear operators
- Spanish, 66.7%
- Chinese, 33.3%
Bench shear operator languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 66.7% |
| Chinese | 33.3% |