Box machine operator demographics and statistics in the US
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Box machine operator gender statistics
28.9% of box machine operators are women and 71.1% of box machine operators are men.
- Male, 71.1%
- Female, 28.9%
Box machine operator gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Male | 71.1% |
| Female | 28.9% |
Box machine operator gender pay gap
Women earn 97¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$35,673
Female income
$34,445
Box machine operator gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in box machine operator positions over time. Currently, 28.9% of box machine operators are female.
Box machine operator gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 69.12% | 30.88% |
| 2011 | 70.00% | 30.00% |
| 2012 | 70.03% | 29.97% |
| 2013 | 69.97% | 30.03% |
| 2014 | 71.11% | 28.89% |
| 2015 | 68.53% | 31.47% |
| 2016 | 70.03% | 29.97% |
| 2017 | 71.20% | 28.80% |
| 2018 | 70.85% | 29.15% |
| 2019 | 69.52% | 30.48% |
| 2020 | 71.81% | 28.19% |
| 2021 | 71.15% | 28.85% |
Box machine operator related jobs gender ratio
We compared box machine operators with similar job titles to see how gender ratios vary. As you can see, corrugator and stone cutter have the biggest gender ratio gaps.
| Job title | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Screen Examiner | 7% | 93% |
| Cake Decorator | 9% | 91% |
| Garment Inspector | 10% | 90% |
| Box Machine Operator | 71% | 29% |
| Bucket Operator | 99% | 1% |
| Stone Cutter | 99% | 1% |
| Corrugator | 99% | 1% |
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Box machine operator demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among box machine operators is White, which makes up 57.9% of all box machine operators. Comparatively, 17.5% of box machine operators are Hispanic or Latino and 12.5% of box machine operators are Black or African American.
- White, 57.9%
- Hispanic or Latino, 17.5%
- Black or African American, 12.5%
- Asian, 7.4%
- Unknown, 3.4%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 1.3%
Box machine operator race
| Box machine operator race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 57.9% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 17.5% |
| Black or African American | 12.5% |
| Asian | 7.4% |
| Unknown | 3.4% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 1.3% |
Box machine operator race and ethnicity over time
See how box machine operator racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Box machine operator race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 61.88% | 14.37% | 4.46% | 17.72% |
| 2011 | 60.57% | 14.54% | 5.40% | 17.77% |
| 2012 | 60.10% | 12.94% | 6.24% | 18.93% |
| 2013 | 61.56% | 14.20% | 5.36% | 16.87% |
| 2014 | 59.89% | 13.43% | 6.32% | 18.29% |
| 2015 | 61.81% | 13.27% | 6.31% | 16.50% |
| 2016 | 59.74% | 12.53% | 7.33% | 18.00% |
| 2017 | 60.44% | 12.88% | 7.05% | 17.04% |
| 2018 | 61.16% | 12.39% | 5.97% | 17.96% |
| 2019 | 62.97% | 12.78% | 6.37% | 15.50% |
| 2020 | 60.53% | 13.49% | 5.81% | 16.11% |
| 2021 | 57.95% | 12.52% | 7.44% | 17.46% |
Box machine operator wage gap by race
According to our data, white box machine operators have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Unknown box machine operators have the lowest average salary at $34,773.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $34,773 |
| White | $37,231 |
| Black or African American | $35,827 |
| Asian | $35,378 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $35,208 |
Average box machine operator age
See how the average age of box machine operators varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Box machine operator age by race and gender
| Race | Male age | Female age |
|---|---|---|
| Unknown | 40 | 44 |
| White | 42 | 50 |
| Black or African American | 40 | 49.5 |
| Asian | 46 | 51.5 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 42 | 47 |
Box machine operator age breakdown
The average age of box machine operators is 40+ years years old, representing 64% of the box machine operator population.
Box machine operator age breakdown
| Box Machine Operator Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 64% |
| 30-40 years | 20% |
| 20-30 years | 15% |
Box machine operator educational attainment
The most common degree for box machine operators is high school diploma, with 53% of box machine operators earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are associate degree degree at 16% and associate degree degree at 13%.
- High School Diploma, 53%
- Associate, 16%
- Diploma, 13%
- Bachelor's, 9%
- Other Degrees, 9%
Box machine operators by degree level
| Box machine operator degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| High School Diploma | 53% |
| Associate | 16% |
| Diploma | 13% |
| Bachelor's | 9% |
| Other Degrees | 9% |
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Box machine operator wage gap by degree level
According to the data, box machine operators with a Associate degree earn more than those without, at $36,148 annually. With a Bachelor's degree, box machine operators earn a median annual income of $35,878 compared to $35,616 for box machine operators with an High School Diploma degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| High School Diploma or Less | $35,616 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $35,878 |
| No Education | $34,442 |
| Some College/ Associate Degree | $36,148 |
Box machine operator employment statistics
Most box machine operators work for a private in the manufacturing industry.
Company size where box machine operators work
Below, you can see the size of companies where box machine operators work.
Box machine operator jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 7% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 9% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 18% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 13% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 26% |
| > 10,000 employees | 26% |
Box machine operator jobs by company type
Employees with the box machine operator job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most box machine operators prefer to work at private companies over public companies.
Box machine operator jobs by sector
| Company type | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 3% |
| Public | 22% |
| Private | 75% |
| Government | 1% |
Box machine operator jobs by industry
The most common industries for box machine operators are manufacturing, retail and professional.
Box machine operator industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Manufacturing | 32% |
| Retail | 12% |
| Fortune 500 | 10% |
| Professional | 9% |
| Transportation | 6% |
| Media | 5% |
| Hospitality | 4% |
| Technology | 4% |
| Agriculture | 4% |
| Finance | 3% |
| Education | 3% |
| Energy | 3% |
| Construction | 2% |
| Health Care | 2% |
| Internet | 1% |
| Telecommunication | 1% |
| Government | 1% |
| Automotive | 1% |
| Start-up | 1% |
| Non Profits | 1% |
| Insurance | 1% |
| Real Estate | 1% |
Box machine operator turnover and employment statistics
Box machine operator unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for box machine operators between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Box machine operator unemployment rate by year
| Year | Box machine operator unemployment rate |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 15.94% |
| 2011 | 15.49% |
| 2012 | 13.87% |
| 2013 | 12.49% |
| 2014 | 12.20% |
| 2015 | 9.40% |
| 2016 | 7.70% |
| 2017 | 8.32% |
| 2018 | 7.77% |
| 2019 | 8.42% |
| 2020 | 6.77% |
| 2021 | 8.38% |
Average box machine operator tenure
The average box machine operator stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 430 box machine operators resumes in Zippia's database.
Box machine operator tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 39% |
| 1-2 years | 32% |
| 3-4 years | 11% |
| 5-7 years | 11% |
| 8-10 years | 1% |
| 11+ years | 6% |
Box machine operator LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of box 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Paint Spray Inspector | 4.47% | 17,947 |
| Box Machine Operator | 4.75% | - |
| Edger Technician | 5.24% | 5,901 |
| Carton Folder | 7.84% | 290 |
| Pasteurizer | 8.41% | 1,270 |
| Auto Painter Helper | 8.89% | 21,905 |
| Newspaper Clipper | 15.21% | 102 |
Similar box machine operator jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Paint Spray Inspector | 4.47% | 17,947 |
| Edger Technician | 5.24% | 5,901 |
| Carton Folder | 7.84% | 290 |
| Pasteurizer | 8.41% | 1,270 |
| Auto Painter Helper | 8.89% | 21,905 |
| Newspaper Clipper | 15.21% | 102 |
Foreign languages spoken by box machine operators
The most common foreign language among box machine operators is Spanish at 63.6%. The second-most popular foreign language spoken is Hmong at 18.2% and Portuguese is the third-most popular at 9.1%.
- Spanish, 63.6%
- Hmong, 18.2%
- Portuguese, 9.1%
- French, 9.1%
Box machine operator languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 63.6% |
| Hmong | 18.2% |
| Portuguese | 9.1% |
| French | 9.1% |
