Blasting machine operator demographics and statistics in the US
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Blasting machine operator gender statistics
8.0% of blasting machine operators are women and 92.0% of blasting machine operators are men.
- Male, 92.0%
- Female, 8.0%
Blasting machine operator gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Male | 92.0% |
| Female | 8.0% |
Blasting machine operator gender pay gap
Women earn 98¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$30,317
Female income
$29,692
Blasting machine operator gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in blasting machine operator positions over time. Currently, 8.0% of blasting machine operators are female.
Blasting machine operator gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 97.31% | 2.69% |
| 2011 | 99.73% | 0.27% |
| 2012 | 99.09% | 0.91% |
| 2013 | 99.40% | 0.60% |
| 2014 | 99.68% | 0.32% |
| 2015 | 99.11% | 0.89% |
| 2016 | 98.76% | 1.24% |
| 2017 | 98.33% | 1.67% |
| 2018 | 94.42% | 5.58% |
| 2019 | 92.38% | 7.62% |
| 2020 | 96.04% | 3.96% |
| 2021 | 91.98% | 8.02% |
Blasting machine operator related jobs gender ratio
We compared blasting machine 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% |
| Blasting Machine Operator | 92% | 8% |
| Green Chain Operator | 99% | 1% |
| Tower Crane Operator | 99% | 1% |
| Dredge Operator | 99% | 1% |
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Blasting machine operator demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among blasting machine operators is White, which makes up 67.3% of all blasting machine operators. Comparatively, 16.0% of blasting machine operators are Hispanic or Latino and 9.2% of blasting machine operators are Black or African American.
- White, 67.3%
- Hispanic or Latino, 16.0%
- Black or African American, 9.2%
- Unknown, 3.7%
- Asian, 2.5%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 1.3%
Blasting machine operator race
| Blasting machine operator race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 67.3% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 16.0% |
| Black or African American | 9.2% |
| Unknown | 3.7% |
| Asian | 2.5% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 1.3% |
Blasting machine operator race and ethnicity over time
See how blasting machine operator racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Blasting machine operator race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 84.48% | 3.57% | 1.08% | 8.07% |
| 2011 | 81.40% | 5.35% | 1.08% | 9.73% |
| 2012 | 82.04% | 4.16% | 0.76% | 9.83% |
| 2013 | 79.57% | 5.29% | 1.06% | 11.91% |
| 2014 | 81.78% | 4.34% | 0.22% | 10.41% |
| 2015 | 82.96% | 4.67% | 0.81% | 8.52% |
| 2016 | 82.71% | 4.38% | 0.42% | 9.58% |
| 2017 | 80.88% | 4.61% | 0.23% | 11.52% |
| 2018 | 70.99% | 11.14% | 1.32% | 13.33% |
| 2019 | 70.92% | 8.45% | 1.68% | 16.33% |
| 2020 | 68.52% | 11.36% | 1.77% | 13.22% |
| 2021 | 67.25% | 9.24% | 2.55% | 16.02% |
Blasting machine operator wage gap by race
According to our data, white blasting machine operators have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Black or african american blasting machine operators have the lowest average salary at $29,128.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $30,600 |
| White | $32,381 |
| Black or African American | $29,128 |
| Asian | $30,110 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $29,471 |
Average blasting machine operator age
See how the average age of blasting machine operators varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Blasting machine operator age by race and gender
| Race | Male age | Female age |
|---|---|---|
| Unknown | 36 | |
| White | 43 | 39 |
| Black or African American | 43 | 47 |
| Asian | 29 | |
| Hispanic or Latino | 41 | 33 |
Blasting machine operator age breakdown
The average age of blasting machine operators is 40+ years years old, representing 56% of the blasting machine operator population.
Blasting machine operator age breakdown
| Blasting Machine Operator Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 56% |
| 30-40 years | 23% |
| 20-30 years | 20% |
Blasting machine operator educational attainment
The most common degree for blasting machine operators is high school diploma, with 63% of blasting machine operators earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are associate degree degree at 15% and associate degree degree at 9%.
- High School Diploma, 63%
- Associate, 15%
- Bachelor's, 9%
- Diploma, 7%
- Other Degrees, 6%
Blasting machine operators by degree level
| Blasting machine operator degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| High School Diploma | 63% |
| Associate | 15% |
| Bachelor's | 9% |
| Diploma | 7% |
| Other Degrees | 6% |
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Blasting machine operator employment statistics
Most blasting machine operators work for a private in the manufacturing industry.
Company size where blasting machine operators work
Below, you can see the size of companies where blasting machine operators work.
Blasting machine operator jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 8% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 16% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 15% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 9% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 30% |
| > 10,000 employees | 23% |
Blasting machine operator jobs by company type
Employees with the blasting machine operator job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most blasting machine operators prefer to work at private companies over public companies.
Blasting machine operator jobs by sector
| Company type | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 3% |
| Public | 23% |
| Private | 72% |
| Government | 3% |
Blasting machine operator jobs by industry
The most common industries for blasting machine operators are manufacturing, professional and automotive.
Blasting machine operator industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Manufacturing | 27% |
| Professional | 12% |
| Fortune 500 | 11% |
| Automotive | 8% |
| Transportation | 6% |
| Construction | 6% |
| Retail | 6% |
| Technology | 6% |
| Energy | 5% |
| Government | 2% |
| Insurance | 2% |
| Education | 2% |
| Agriculture | 1% |
| Telecommunication | 1% |
| Start-up | 1% |
| Non Profits | 1% |
| Utilities | 1% |
| Hospitality | 1% |
Blasting machine operator turnover and employment statistics
Blasting machine operator unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for blasting machine operators between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Blasting machine operator unemployment rate by year
| Year | Blasting machine operator unemployment rate |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 10.47% |
| 2011 | 12.79% |
| 2012 | 10.09% |
| 2013 | 10.82% |
| 2014 | 5.09% |
| 2015 | 5.65% |
| 2016 | 6.54% |
| 2017 | 4.51% |
| 2018 | 6.04% |
| 2019 | 4.23% |
| 2020 | 4.98% |
| 2021 | 4.87% |
Average blasting machine operator tenure
The average blasting machine operator stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 204 blasting machine operators resumes in Zippia's database.
Blasting machine operator tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 38% |
| 1-2 years | 32% |
| 3-4 years | 13% |
| 5-7 years | 9% |
| 8-10 years | 5% |
| 11+ years | 2% |
Blasting machine operator LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of blasting 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Blasting Machine Operator | 1.88% | - |
| Control Tower Operator | 1.94% | 57,078 |
| Mortising Machine Operator | 3.85% | 67,897 |
| Recyclable Materials Collector | 4.13% | 6,962 |
| Yard Spotter | 4.67% | 3,943 |
| Binder And Wrapper Packer | 6.68% | 16,834 |
| Batch Trucker | 10.43% | 625 |
Similar blasting machine operator jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Control Tower Operator | 1.94% | 57,078 |
| Mortising Machine Operator | 3.85% | 67,897 |
| Recyclable Materials Collector | 4.13% | 6,962 |
| Yard Spotter | 4.67% | 3,943 |
| Binder And Wrapper Packer | 6.68% | 16,834 |
| Batch Trucker | 10.43% | 625 |
Foreign languages spoken by blasting machine operators
- Spanish, 100.0%
Blasting machine operator languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 100.0% |