Block machine operator demographics and statistics in the US
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Block machine operator gender statistics
12.1% of block machine operators are women and 87.9% of block machine operators are men.
- Male, 87.9%
- Female, 12.1%
Block machine operator gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Male | 87.9% |
| Female | 12.1% |
Block machine operator gender pay gap
Women earn 94¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$33,004
Female income
$30,879
Block machine operator gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in block machine operator positions over time. Currently, 12.1% of block machine operators are female.
Block machine operator gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 72.62% | 27.38% |
| 2011 | 68.45% | 31.55% |
| 2012 | 85.99% | 14.01% |
| 2013 | 87.59% | 12.41% |
| 2014 | 82.28% | 17.72% |
| 2015 | 82.68% | 17.32% |
| 2016 | 85.55% | 14.45% |
| 2017 | 88.90% | 11.10% |
| 2018 | 96.29% | 3.71% |
| 2019 | 88.91% | 11.09% |
| 2020 | 89.81% | 10.19% |
| 2021 | 87.93% | 12.07% |
Block machine operator related jobs gender ratio
We compared block machine operators with similar job titles to see how gender ratios vary. As you can see, dye tub operator and cloth doffer have the biggest gender ratio gaps.
| Job title | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Laundress | 3% | 97% |
| Custom Seamstress | 3% | 97% |
| Seamstress | 6% | 94% |
| Block Machine Operator | 88% | 12% |
| Dry Finisher | 94% | 6% |
| Cloth Doffer | 95% | 5% |
| Dye Tub Operator | 97% | 3% |
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Block machine operator demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among block machine operators is White, which makes up 68.4% of all block machine operators. Comparatively, 11.1% of block machine operators are Black or African American and 10.8% of block machine operators are Hispanic or Latino.
- White, 68.4%
- Black or African American, 11.1%
- Hispanic or Latino, 10.8%
- Asian, 4.9%
- Unknown, 3.4%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 1.4%
Block machine operator race
| Block machine operator race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 68.4% |
| Black or African American | 11.1% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 10.8% |
| Asian | 4.9% |
| Unknown | 3.4% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 1.4% |
Block machine operator race and ethnicity over time
See how block machine operator racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Block machine operator race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 65.01% | 12.20% | 8.64% | 10.79% |
| 2011 | 63.14% | 10.77% | 7.21% | 12.17% |
| 2012 | 73.67% | 9.35% | 4.12% | 10.53% |
| 2013 | 63.70% | 11.57% | 10.62% | 11.91% |
| 2014 | 64.78% | 10.60% | 5.20% | 17.46% |
| 2015 | 67.90% | 11.62% | 5.27% | 11.19% |
| 2016 | 59.30% | 12.55% | 5.89% | 20.89% |
| 2017 | 70.86% | 6.42% | 7.32% | 12.74% |
| 2018 | 64.51% | 5.31% | 9.33% | 19.36% |
| 2019 | 69.92% | 9.31% | 6.86% | 10.95% |
| 2020 | 66.40% | 9.37% | 6.57% | 11.00% |
| 2021 | 68.39% | 11.13% | 4.94% | 10.82% |
Block machine operator wage gap by race
According to our data, white block machine operators have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Unknown block machine operators have the lowest average salary at $31,467.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $31,467 |
| White | $34,225 |
| Black or African American | $32,721 |
| Asian | $34,003 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $32,683 |
Block machine operator age breakdown
The average age of block machine operators is 40+ years years old, representing 56% of the block machine operator population.
Block machine operator age breakdown
| Block Machine Operator Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 56% |
| 30-40 years | 25% |
| 20-30 years | 17% |
Block machine operator educational attainment
The most common degree for block machine operators is high school diploma, with 50% of block machine operators earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are associate degree degree at 28% and associate degree degree at 17%.
- High School Diploma, 50%
- Associate, 28%
- Diploma, 17%
- Bachelor's, 6%
Block machine operators by degree level
| Block machine operator degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| High School Diploma | 50% |
| Associate | 28% |
| Diploma | 17% |
| Bachelor's | 6% |
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Block machine operator wage gap by degree level
According to the data, block machine operators with a Bachelor's degree earn more than those without, at $34,649 annually. With a Associate degree, block machine operators earn a median annual income of $33,396 compared to $32,200 for block machine operators with an High School Diploma degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| High School Diploma or Less | $32,200 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $34,649 |
| No Education | $31,225 |
| Some College/ Associate Degree | $33,396 |
Block machine operator employment statistics
Company size where block machine operators work
Below, you can see the size of companies where block machine operators work.
Block machine operator jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 4% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 25% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 21% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 11% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 25% |
| > 10,000 employees | 14% |
Block machine operator turnover and employment statistics
Block machine operator unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for block machine operators between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Block machine operator unemployment rate by year
| Year | Block machine operator unemployment rate |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 13.04% |
| 2011 | 13.73% |
| 2012 | 4.17% |
| 2013 | 7.30% |
| 2014 | 6.15% |
| 2015 | 4.00% |
| 2016 | 3.85% |
| 2017 | 3.05% |
| 2018 | 1.67% |
| 2019 | 1.41% |
| 2020 | 5.32% |
| 2021 | 7.02% |
Average block machine operator tenure
The average block machine operator stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 76 block machine operators resumes in Zippia's database.
Block machine operator tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 21% |
| 1-2 years | 27% |
| 3-4 years | 17% |
| 5-7 years | 15% |
| 8-10 years | 6% |
| 11+ years | 15% |
Block machine operator LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of block 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Washerette Machine Operator | 5.10% | 53,623 |
| Slip Cover Seamstress | 5.26% | 285 |
| Tacking Machine Operator | 5.45% | 53,657 |
| Cone Machine Operator | 7.83% | 53,659 |
| Block Machine Operator | 8.77% | - |
| Wardrobe Specialty Worker | 12.01% | 24,248 |
Similar block machine operator jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Washerette Machine Operator | 5.10% | 53,623 |
| Slip Cover Seamstress | 5.26% | 285 |
| Tacking Machine Operator | 5.45% | 53,657 |
| Cone Machine Operator | 7.83% | 53,659 |
| Wardrobe Specialty Worker | 12.01% | 24,248 |