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Break down operator demographics and statistics in the US

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Break down operator gender statistics

17.7% of break down operators are women and 82.3% of break down operators are men.
  • Male, 82.3%
  • Female, 17.7%

Break down operator gender ratio

GenderPercentages
Male82.3%
Female17.7%

Break down operator gender pay gap

Women earn 96¢ for every $1 earned by men

male-income
Male income
$34,588
female-income
Female income
$33,080

Break down operator gender ratio over time

This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in break down operator positions over time. Currently, 17.7% of break down operators are female.
Male
Female
100%
80%
60%
40%
20%
0%
2010
2011
2012
2013
2014
2015
2016
2017
2018
2019
2020
2021

Break down operator gender ratio by year

YearMaleFemale
201084.36%15.64%
201180.72%19.28%
201283.81%16.19%
201384.53%15.47%
201483.66%16.34%
201586.79%13.21%
201684.97%15.03%
201785.31%14.69%
201882.31%17.69%
201982.32%17.68%
202082.57%17.43%
202182.29%17.71%

Break down operator related jobs gender ratio

We compared break down 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 titleMaleFemale
Special Process Person31%69%
Break Down Operator82%18%
Research And Development Machinist99%1%
Die Repair Machinist99%1%
Head Machinist99%1%

Break down operator demographics by race

The most common ethnicity among break down operators is White, which makes up 71.8% of all break down operators. Comparatively, 13.4% of break down operators are Hispanic or Latino and 7.9% of break down 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%

Break down operator race

Break down operator racePercentages
White71.8%
Hispanic or Latino13.4%
Black or African American7.9%
Unknown4.4%
Asian1.7%
American Indian and Alaska Native0.8%

Break down operator race and ethnicity over time

See how break down operator racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.

Break down operator race and ethnicity by year

YearWhiteBlack or African AmericanAsianHispanic or Latino
201075.61%8.92%1.39%12.77%
201175.80%9.73%1.63%11.13%
201273.65%9.91%1.82%13.30%
201373.96%9.26%1.83%12.28%
201473.99%7.50%2.62%12.90%
201572.86%7.38%2.42%15.24%
201674.88%7.30%2.55%13.39%
201772.65%8.46%2.03%13.65%
201875.32%7.30%2.87%12.20%
201977.78%6.78%1.57%11.31%
202073.26%9.95%1.49%9.83%
202171.84%7.93%1.68%13.41%

Break down operator wage gap by race

According to our data, white break down operators have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Unknown break down operators have the lowest average salary at $33,478.
$37,000
$36,000
$35,000
$34,000
$33,000
Unknown
White
Black or African American
Asian
Hispanic or Latino
EthnicitySalary
Unknown$33,478
White$35,497
Black or African American$35,008
Asian$34,182
Hispanic or Latino$34,809

Average break down operator age

See how the average age of break down operators varies based on ethnicity and gender.
Male
Female

Break down operator age by race and gender

RaceMale ageFemale age
Unknown43
White4848
Black or African American5041.5
Hispanic or Latino47.5

Break down operator age breakdown

The average age of break down operators is 40+ years years old, representing 68% of the break down operator population.

40+ years

30-40 years

20-30 years


Break down operator age breakdown

Break Down Operator YearsPercentages
40+ years68%
30-40 years17%
20-30 years14%

Break down operator educational attainment

The most common degree for break down operators is high school diploma, with 52% of break down operators earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are diploma degree at 16% and diploma degree at 12%.
  • High School Diploma, 52%
  • Diploma, 16%
  • Bachelor's, 12%
  • Associate, 12%
  • Other Degrees, 8%

Break down operators by degree level

Break down operator degreePercentages
High School Diploma52%
Diploma16%
Bachelor's12%
Associate12%
Other Degrees8%

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Break down operator employment statistics

Most break down operators work for a private in the manufacturing industry.

Company size where break down operators work

Below, you can see the size of companies where break down operators work.

< 50 employees

50 - 100 employees

100 - 500 employees

500 - 1,000 employees

1,000 - 10,000 employees

> 10,000

Break down operator jobs by employer size

Company sizePercentages
< 50 employees13%
50 - 100 employees13%
100 - 500 employees20%
500 - 1,000 employees11%
1,000 - 10,000 employees28%
> 10,000 employees16%

Break down operator jobs by company type

Employees with the break down operator job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most break down operators prefer to work at private companies over public companies.

Public

Private

Government

Break down operator jobs by sector

Company typePercentages
Public22%
Private74%
Government4%

Break down operator jobs by industry

The most common industries for break down operators are manufacturing, professional and construction.

Manufacturing

Professional

Fortune 500

Construction

Transportation

Break down operator turnover and employment statistics

Break down operator unemployment rate over time

The unemployment rate for break down operators between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.

Break down operator unemployment rate by year

YearBreak down operator unemployment rate
201019.96%
201112.01%
201211.05%
20138.19%
20146.40%
20154.69%
20165.10%
20175.70%
20185.07%
20193.79%
20204.89%
20216.42%

Average break down operator tenure

The average break down operator stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 195 break down operators resumes in Zippia's database.

Less than one year

1-2 years

3-4 years

5-7 years

8-10 years

11+ years

Break down operator tenure statistics

Number of yearsPercentages
Less than 1 year30%
1-2 years38%
3-4 years7%
5-7 years12%
8-10 years3%
11+ years10%

Break down operator LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs

Review the percent of break down operators that are members of the LGBT community. You can see how this compares to similar jobs in the chart below.
Job titleLGBTJob openings
Welding Lead Burner2.57%2,004
Break Down Operator2.74%-
Die Casting Machine Setter3.20%32,980
Wood Machinist3.26%9,225
Delivery Table Operator3.27%30,829
Cable Machine Operator5.87%56,561
Metal Filer6.48%2,605

Similar break down operator jobs LGBT demographics

ProfessionPercentages of LGBT Job openings
Welding Lead Burner2.57%2,004
Die Casting Machine Setter3.20%32,980
Wood Machinist3.26%9,225
Delivery Table Operator3.27%30,829
Cable Machine Operator5.87%56,561
Metal Filer6.48%2,605

Foreign languages spoken by break down operators

  • Spanish, 100.0%

Break down operator languages spoken

Foreign languagePercentages
Spanish100.0%

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