Brake machine operator demographics and statistics in the US
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Brake machine operator gender statistics
10.4% of brake machine operators are women and 89.6% of brake machine operators are men.
- Male, 89.6%
- Female, 10.4%
Brake machine operator gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Male | 89.6% |
| Female | 10.4% |
Brake machine operator gender pay gap
Women earn 97¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$36,299
Female income
$35,066
Brake machine operator gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in brake machine operator positions over time. Currently, 10.4% of brake machine operators are female.
Brake machine operator gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 90.93% | 9.07% |
| 2011 | 88.62% | 11.38% |
| 2012 | 90.59% | 9.41% |
| 2013 | 91.04% | 8.96% |
| 2014 | 90.50% | 9.50% |
| 2015 | 92.43% | 7.57% |
| 2016 | 91.31% | 8.69% |
| 2017 | 91.52% | 8.48% |
| 2018 | 89.64% | 10.36% |
| 2019 | 89.64% | 10.36% |
| 2020 | 89.81% | 10.19% |
| 2021 | 89.62% | 10.38% |
Brake machine operator related jobs gender ratio
We compared brake 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% |
| Brake Machine Operator | 90% | 10% |
| Research And Development Machinist | 99% | 1% |
| Die Repair Machinist | 99% | 1% |
| Head Machinist | 99% | 1% |
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Brake machine operator demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among brake machine operators is White, which makes up 71.8% of all brake machine operators. Comparatively, 13.4% of brake machine operators are Hispanic or Latino and 7.9% of brake machine operators are Black or African American.
- White, 71.8%
- Hispanic or Latino, 13.4%
- Black or African American, 7.9%
- Unknown, 4.4%
- Asian, 1.7%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.8%
Brake machine operator race
| Brake machine operator race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 71.8% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 13.4% |
| Black or African American | 7.9% |
| Unknown | 4.4% |
| Asian | 1.7% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.8% |
Brake machine operator race and ethnicity over time
See how brake machine operator racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Brake machine operator race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 75.61% | 8.92% | 1.39% | 12.77% |
| 2011 | 75.80% | 9.73% | 1.63% | 11.13% |
| 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 | 75.32% | 7.30% | 2.87% | 12.20% |
| 2019 | 77.78% | 6.78% | 1.57% | 11.31% |
| 2020 | 73.26% | 9.95% | 1.49% | 9.83% |
| 2021 | 71.84% | 7.93% | 1.68% | 13.41% |
Brake machine operator wage gap by race
According to our data, white brake machine operators have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Unknown brake machine operators have the lowest average salary at $35,393.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $35,393 |
| White | $37,037 |
| Black or African American | $36,641 |
| Asian | $35,968 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $36,479 |
Average brake machine operator age
See how the average age of brake machine operators varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Female
Brake machine operator age by race and gender
| Race | Male age | Female age |
|---|---|---|
| Unknown | 43 | |
| White | 48 | 48 |
| Black or African American | 50 | 41.5 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 47.5 |
Brake machine operator age breakdown
The average age of brake machine operators is 40+ years years old, representing 68% of the brake machine operator population.
Brake machine operator age breakdown
| Brake Machine Operator Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 68% |
| 30-40 years | 17% |
| 20-30 years | 14% |
Brake machine operator educational attainment
The most common degree for brake machine operators is high school diploma, with 71% of brake machine operators earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are associate degree degree at 13% and associate degree degree at 11%.
- High School Diploma, 71%
- Associate, 13%
- Diploma, 11%
- Other Degrees, 5%
Brake machine operators by degree level
| Brake machine operator degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| High School Diploma | 71% |
| Associate | 13% |
| Diploma | 11% |
| Other Degrees | 5% |
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Brake machine operator employment statistics
Most brake machine operators work for a private in the manufacturing industry.
Company size where brake machine operators work
Below, you can see the size of companies where brake machine operators work.
Brake machine operator jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 7% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 22% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 27% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 9% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 19% |
| > 10,000 employees | 15% |
Brake machine operator jobs by company type
Employees with the brake machine operator job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most brake machine operators prefer to work at private companies over public companies.
Brake machine operator jobs by sector
| Company type | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 3% |
| Public | 18% |
| Private | 79% |
Brake machine operator jobs by industry
The most common industries for brake machine operators are manufacturing, professional and automotive.
Brake machine operator industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Manufacturing | 32% |
| Professional | 25% |
| Automotive | 8% |
| Fortune 500 | 6% |
| Finance | 5% |
| Technology | 5% |
| Education | 3% |
| Transportation | 3% |
| Media | 3% |
| Construction | 3% |
| Pharmaceutical | 2% |
| Energy | 2% |
| Utilities | 2% |
| Insurance | 2% |
| Start-up | 2% |
Brake machine operator turnover and employment statistics
Brake machine operator unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for brake machine operators between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Brake machine operator unemployment rate by year
| Year | Brake machine operator unemployment rate |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 19.96% |
| 2011 | 12.01% |
| 2012 | 11.05% |
| 2013 | 8.19% |
| 2014 | 6.40% |
| 2015 | 4.69% |
| 2016 | 5.10% |
| 2017 | 5.70% |
| 2018 | 5.07% |
| 2019 | 3.79% |
| 2020 | 4.89% |
| 2021 | 6.42% |
Average brake machine operator tenure
The average brake machine operator stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 136 brake machine operators resumes in Zippia's database.
Brake machine operator tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 34% |
| 1-2 years | 29% |
| 3-4 years | 11% |
| 5-7 years | 16% |
| 8-10 years | 3% |
| 11+ years | 7% |
Brake machine operator LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of brake 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Beaming Machine Operator | 2.57% | 53,638 |
| Brake Machine Operator | 2.74% | - |
| Coating Machine Operator | 3.20% | 67,120 |
| Lead Machinist | 3.26% | 10,892 |
| Upset Operator | 3.27% | 29,817 |
| NC Programmer | 5.87% | 13,524 |
| Jet Blade Polisher | 6.48% | 372 |
Similar brake machine operator jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Beaming Machine Operator | 2.57% | 53,638 |
| Coating Machine Operator | 3.20% | 67,120 |
| Lead Machinist | 3.26% | 10,892 |
| Upset Operator | 3.27% | 29,817 |
| NC Programmer | 5.87% | 13,524 |
| Jet Blade Polisher | 6.48% | 372 |
Foreign languages spoken by brake machine operators
- Spanish, 66.7%
- Hmong, 33.3%
Brake machine operator languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 66.7% |
| Hmong | 33.3% |