Binder operator demographics and statistics in the US
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Binder operator gender statistics
28.6% of binder operators are women and 71.4% of binder operators are men.
- Male, 71.4%
- Female, 28.6%
Binder operator gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Male | 71.4% |
| Female | 28.6% |
Binder operator gender pay gap
Women earn 88¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$38,590
Female income
$33,816
Binder operator gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in binder operator positions over time. Currently, 28.6% of binder operators are female.
Binder operator gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 59.30% | 40.70% |
| 2011 | 65.90% | 34.10% |
| 2012 | 67.85% | 32.15% |
| 2013 | 65.06% | 34.94% |
| 2014 | 72.36% | 27.64% |
| 2015 | 69.67% | 30.33% |
| 2016 | 76.57% | 23.43% |
| 2017 | 70.89% | 29.11% |
| 2018 | 74.49% | 25.51% |
| 2019 | 69.84% | 30.16% |
| 2020 | 69.20% | 30.80% |
| 2021 | 71.37% | 28.63% |
Binder operator related jobs gender ratio
We compared binder operators with similar job titles to see how gender ratios vary. As you can see, offset pressman and printing pressman have the biggest gender ratio gaps.
| Job title | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Ad Setter | 20% | 80% |
| Folder | 27% | 73% |
| Typographer | 30% | 70% |
| Binder Operator | 71% | 29% |
| 1st Pressman | 97% | 3% |
| Printing Pressman | 97% | 3% |
| Offset Pressman | 98% | 2% |
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Binder operator demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among binder operators is White, which makes up 62.2% of all binder operators. Comparatively, 15.7% of binder operators are Hispanic or Latino and 8.7% of binder operators are Asian.
- White, 62.2%
- Hispanic or Latino, 15.7%
- Black or African American, 8.7%
- Asian, 8.7%
- Unknown, 4.2%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.5%
Binder operator race
| Binder operator race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 62.2% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 15.7% |
| Black or African American | 8.7% |
| Asian | 8.7% |
| Unknown | 4.2% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.5% |
Binder operator race and ethnicity over time
See how binder operator racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Binder operator race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 66.31% | 11.54% | 4.65% | 16.02% |
| 2011 | 64.94% | 11.29% | 4.66% | 14.97% |
| 2012 | 67.62% | 7.43% | 6.65% | 15.90% |
| 2013 | 62.36% | 14.81% | 5.96% | 15.12% |
| 2014 | 69.26% | 11.41% | 4.36% | 11.41% |
| 2015 | 71.80% | 11.94% | 2.56% | 11.94% |
| 2016 | 66.78% | 9.18% | 4.86% | 16.26% |
| 2017 | 64.84% | 8.82% | 6.16% | 16.47% |
| 2018 | 61.82% | 10.10% | 5.33% | 20.22% |
| 2019 | 70.63% | 9.66% | 2.50% | 15.97% |
| 2020 | 69.51% | 8.33% | 2.90% | 15.51% |
| 2021 | 62.22% | 8.70% | 8.71% | 15.66% |
Binder operator wage gap by race
According to our data, asian binder operators have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Black or african american binder operators have the lowest average salary at $37,247.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $38,417 |
| White | $39,129 |
| Black or African American | $37,247 |
| Asian | $40,596 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $37,653 |
Binder operator age breakdown
The average age of binder operators is 40+ years years old, representing 80% of the binder operator population.
Binder operator age breakdown
| Binder Operator Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 80% |
| 30-40 years | 9% |
| 20-30 years | 11% |
Binder operator educational attainment
The most common degree for binder operators is high school diploma, with 52% of binder operators earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are associate degree degree at 21% and associate degree degree at 12%.
- High School Diploma, 52%
- Associate, 21%
- Diploma, 12%
- Bachelor's, 10%
- Other Degrees, 5%
Binder operators by degree level
| Binder operator degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| High School Diploma | 52% |
| Associate | 21% |
| Diploma | 12% |
| Bachelor's | 10% |
| Other Degrees | 5% |
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Binder operator wage gap by degree level
According to the data, binder operators with a Bachelor's degree earn more than those without, at $39,934 annually. With a High School Diploma degree, binder operators earn a median annual income of $39,205 compared to $39,049 for binder operators with an Associate degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| High School Diploma or Less | $39,205 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $39,934 |
| Some College/ Associate Degree | $39,049 |
Binder operator employment statistics
Most binder operators work for a private in the manufacturing industry.
Company size where binder operators work
Below, you can see the size of companies where binder operators work.
Binder operator jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 8% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 16% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 18% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 16% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 25% |
| > 10,000 employees | 17% |
Binder operator jobs by company type
Employees with the binder operator job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most binder operators prefer to work at private companies over public companies.
Binder operator jobs by sector
| Company type | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 2% |
| Public | 17% |
| Private | 80% |
| Government | 1% |
Binder operator jobs by industry
The most common industries for binder operators are manufacturing, media and professional.
Binder operator industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Manufacturing | 27% |
| Media | 12% |
| Fortune 500 | 9% |
| Professional | 9% |
| Finance | 7% |
| Retail | 6% |
| Technology | 6% |
| Transportation | 4% |
| Insurance | 4% |
| Internet | 2% |
| Non Profits | 2% |
| Education | 2% |
| Hospitality | 2% |
| Automotive | 2% |
| Government | 1% |
| Energy | 1% |
| Health Care | 1% |
| Construction | 1% |
Binder operator turnover and employment statistics
Binder operator unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for binder operators between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Binder operator unemployment rate by year
| Year | Binder operator unemployment rate |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 18.27% |
| 2011 | 10.70% |
| 2012 | 9.89% |
| 2013 | 8.76% |
| 2014 | 9.09% |
| 2015 | 2.34% |
| 2016 | 3.98% |
| 2017 | 5.09% |
| 2018 | 3.72% |
| 2019 | 4.60% |
| 2020 | 9.09% |
| 2021 | 8.45% |
Average binder operator tenure
The average binder operator stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 290 binder operators resumes in Zippia's database.
Binder operator tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 19% |
| 1-2 years | 29% |
| 3-4 years | 11% |
| 5-7 years | 14% |
| 8-10 years | 9% |
| 11+ years | 18% |
Binder operator LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of binder 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Utility Operator | 2.37% | 67,565 |
| Set-Up Operator | 2.83% | 55,670 |
| Ticket Printer | 3.81% | 1,259 |
| Laundry Attendant | 5.06% | 49,030 |
| Binder Operator | 7.70% | - |
| Chemical Operator | 9.20% | 36,522 |
| Make Up Arranger | 20.58% | 148 |
Similar binder operator jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Utility Operator | 2.37% | 67,565 |
| Set-Up Operator | 2.83% | 55,670 |
| Ticket Printer | 3.81% | 1,259 |
| Laundry Attendant | 5.06% | 49,030 |
| Chemical Operator | 9.20% | 36,522 |
| Make Up Arranger | 20.58% | 148 |
Foreign languages spoken by binder operators
- French, 66.7%
- Arabic, 33.3%
Binder operator languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| French | 66.7% |
| Arabic | 33.3% |