Boring machine operator demographics and statistics in the US
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Boring machine operator gender statistics
13.0% of boring machine operators are women and 87.0% of boring machine operators are men.
- Male, 87.0%
- Female, 13.0%
Boring machine operator gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Male | 87.0% |
| Female | 13.0% |
Boring machine operator gender pay gap
Women earn 93¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$35,517
Female income
$32,969
Boring machine operator gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in boring machine operator positions over time. Currently, 13.0% of boring machine operators are female.
Boring machine operator gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 90.22% | 9.78% |
| 2011 | 89.33% | 10.67% |
| 2012 | 85.98% | 14.02% |
| 2013 | 86.61% | 13.39% |
| 2014 | 85.85% | 14.15% |
| 2015 | 88.61% | 11.39% |
| 2016 | 87.00% | 13.00% |
| 2017 | 87.30% | 12.70% |
| 2018 | 90.90% | 9.10% |
| 2019 | 86.82% | 13.18% |
| 2020 | 87.14% | 12.86% |
| 2021 | 86.99% | 13.01% |
Boring machine operator related jobs gender ratio
We compared boring machine 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% |
| Boring Machine Operator | 87% | 13% |
| Research And Development Machinist | 99% | 1% |
| Die Repair Machinist | 99% | 1% |
| Head Machinist | 99% | 1% |
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Boring machine operator demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among boring machine operators is White, which makes up 77.6% of all boring machine operators. Comparatively, 11.8% of boring machine operators are Hispanic or Latino and 3.7% of boring machine operators are Black or African American.
- White, 77.6%
- Hispanic or Latino, 11.8%
- Black or African American, 3.7%
- Asian, 3.7%
- Unknown, 1.9%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 1.3%
Boring machine operator race
| Boring machine operator race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 77.6% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 11.8% |
| Black or African American | 3.7% |
| Asian | 3.7% |
| Unknown | 1.9% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 1.3% |
Boring machine operator race and ethnicity over time
See how boring machine operator racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Boring machine operator race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 72.38% | 15.08% | 3.02% | 4.52% |
| 2011 | 77.51% | 7.05% | 1.41% | 9.87% |
| 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 | 78.71% | 3.15% | 3.15% | 13.12% |
| 2019 | 84.91% | 2.45% | 2.45% | 7.85% |
| 2020 | 74.83% | 2.80% | 3.50% | 9.79% |
| 2021 | 77.56% | 3.72% | 3.72% | 11.79% |
Boring machine operator wage gap by race
According to our data, black or african american boring machine operators have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Unknown boring machine operators have the lowest average salary at $32,906.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $32,906 |
| White | $36,108 |
| Black or African American | $37,220 |
| Asian | $36,519 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $34,997 |
Boring machine operator age breakdown
The average age of boring machine operators is 40+ years years old, representing 67% of the boring machine operator population.
Boring machine operator age breakdown
| Boring Machine Operator Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 67% |
| 30-40 years | 20% |
| 20-30 years | 13% |
Boring machine operator educational attainment
The most common degree for boring machine operators is high school diploma, with 43% of boring machine operators earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are associate degree degree at 15% and associate degree degree at 13%.
- High School Diploma, 43%
- Associate, 15%
- Diploma, 13%
- Bachelor's, 13%
- Other Degrees, 16%
Boring machine operators by degree level
| Boring machine operator degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| High School Diploma | 43% |
| Associate | 15% |
| Diploma | 13% |
| Bachelor's | 13% |
| Other Degrees | 16% |
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Boring machine operator wage gap by degree level
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| High School Diploma or Less | $33,243 |
| Some College/ Associate Degree | $33,350 |
Boring machine operator employment statistics
Company size where boring machine operators work
Below, you can see the size of companies where boring machine operators work.
Boring machine operator jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 5% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 7% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 33% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 13% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 25% |
| > 10,000 employees | 16% |
Boring machine operator jobs by industry
The most common industries for boring machine operators are manufacturing, construction and professional.
Boring machine operator industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Manufacturing | 41% |
| Construction | 14% |
| Fortune 500 | 10% |
| Professional | 10% |
| Retail | 3% |
| Automotive | 3% |
| Utilities | 3% |
| Start-up | 2% |
| Transportation | 2% |
| Telecommunication | 2% |
| Energy | 2% |
| Non Profits | 2% |
| Education | 2% |
| Media | 2% |
| Technology | 2% |
| Insurance | 2% |
Boring machine operator turnover and employment statistics
Boring machine operator unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for boring machine operators between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Boring machine operator unemployment rate by year
| Year | Boring machine operator unemployment rate |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 14.58% |
| 2011 | 11.32% |
| 2012 | 11.05% |
| 2013 | 8.19% |
| 2014 | 6.40% |
| 2015 | 4.69% |
| 2016 | 5.10% |
| 2017 | 5.70% |
| 2018 | 5.41% |
| 2019 | 4.12% |
| 2020 | 7.56% |
| 2021 | 8.94% |
Average boring machine operator tenure
The average boring machine operator stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 146 boring machine operators resumes in Zippia's database.
Boring machine operator tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 19% |
| 1-2 years | 34% |
| 3-4 years | 18% |
| 5-7 years | 12% |
| 8-10 years | 4% |
| 11+ years | 14% |
Boring machine operator LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of boring 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Tack Welder | 2.57% | 7,051 |
| Dieing Out Machine Operator | 3.20% | 53,927 |
| Metal Machinist | 3.26% | 11,655 |
| Drawing Machine Operator | 3.27% | 57,865 |
| Boring Machine Operator | 5.83% | - |
| Numerical Tool Programmer | 5.87% | 22,805 |
| Burrer | 6.48% | 134 |
Similar boring machine operator jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Tack Welder | 2.57% | 7,051 |
| Dieing Out Machine Operator | 3.20% | 53,927 |
| Metal Machinist | 3.26% | 11,655 |
| Drawing Machine Operator | 3.27% | 57,865 |
| Numerical Tool Programmer | 5.87% | 22,805 |
| Burrer | 6.48% | 134 |