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
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Male | 82.3% |
| Female | 17.7% |
Break down operator gender pay gap
Women earn 96¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$34,588
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.
Break down operator gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 84.36% | 15.64% |
| 2011 | 80.72% | 19.28% |
| 2012 | 83.81% | 16.19% |
| 2013 | 84.53% | 15.47% |
| 2014 | 83.66% | 16.34% |
| 2015 | 86.79% | 13.21% |
| 2016 | 84.97% | 15.03% |
| 2017 | 85.31% | 14.69% |
| 2018 | 82.31% | 17.69% |
| 2019 | 82.32% | 17.68% |
| 2020 | 82.57% | 17.43% |
| 2021 | 82.29% | 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 title | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Special Process Person | 31% | 69% |
| Break Down Operator | 82% | 18% |
| Research And Development Machinist | 99% | 1% |
| Die Repair Machinist | 99% | 1% |
| Head Machinist | 99% | 1% |
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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 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% |
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
| 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% |
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.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| 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.
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Break down 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 |
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.
Break down operator age breakdown
| Break Down Operator Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 68% |
| 30-40 years | 17% |
| 20-30 years | 14% |
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 degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| High School Diploma | 52% |
| Diploma | 16% |
| Bachelor's | 12% |
| Associate | 12% |
| Other Degrees | 8% |
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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.
Break down operator jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 13% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 13% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 20% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 11% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 28% |
| > 10,000 employees | 16% |
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.
Break down operator jobs by sector
| Company type | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Public | 22% |
| Private | 74% |
| Government | 4% |
Break down operator jobs by industry
The most common industries for break down operators are manufacturing, professional and construction.
Break down operator industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Manufacturing | 35% |
| Professional | 13% |
| Fortune 500 | 9% |
| Construction | 7% |
| Transportation | 6% |
| Retail | 6% |
| Technology | 5% |
| Government | 4% |
| Finance | 2% |
| Energy | 2% |
| Insurance | 2% |
| Start-up | 1% |
| Internet | 1% |
| Utilities | 1% |
| Non Profits | 1% |
| Health Care | 1% |
| Hospitality | 1% |
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
| Year | Break down 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 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.
Break down operator tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 30% |
| 1-2 years | 38% |
| 3-4 years | 7% |
| 5-7 years | 12% |
| 8-10 years | 3% |
| 11+ years | 10% |
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 title | LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Welding Lead Burner | 2.57% | 2,004 |
| Break Down Operator | 2.74% | - |
| Die Casting Machine Setter | 3.20% | 32,980 |
| Wood Machinist | 3.26% | 9,225 |
| Delivery Table Operator | 3.27% | 30,829 |
| Cable Machine Operator | 5.87% | 56,561 |
| Metal Filer | 6.48% | 2,605 |
Similar break down operator jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Welding Lead Burner | 2.57% | 2,004 |
| Die Casting Machine Setter | 3.20% | 32,980 |
| Wood Machinist | 3.26% | 9,225 |
| Delivery Table Operator | 3.27% | 30,829 |
| Cable Machine Operator | 5.87% | 56,561 |
| Metal Filer | 6.48% | 2,605 |
Foreign languages spoken by break down operators
- Spanish, 100.0%
Break down operator languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 100.0% |