Breaker up machine operator demographics and statistics in the US
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Breaker up machine operator demographics by:
Breaker up machine operator gender statistics
40.9% of breaker up machine operators are women and 59.1% of breaker up machine operators are men.
- Male, 59.1%
- Female, 40.9%
Breaker up machine operator gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Male | 59.1% |
| Female | 40.9% |
Breaker up machine operator gender pay gap
Women earn 94¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$30,430
Female income
$28,741
Breaker up machine operator gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in breaker up machine operator positions over time. Currently, 40.9% of breaker up machine operators are female.
Breaker up machine operator gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 62.69% | 37.31% |
| 2011 | 56.61% | 43.39% |
| 2012 | 61.73% | 38.27% |
| 2013 | 63.00% | 37.00% |
| 2014 | 61.48% | 38.52% |
| 2015 | 67.19% | 32.81% |
| 2016 | 63.79% | 36.21% |
| 2017 | 64.41% | 35.59% |
| 2018 | 59.18% | 40.82% |
| 2019 | 59.20% | 40.80% |
| 2020 | 59.62% | 40.38% |
| 2021 | 59.14% | 40.86% |
Breaker up machine operator related jobs gender ratio
We compared breaker up 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% |
| Breaker Up Machine Operator | 59% | 41% |
| Research And Development Machinist | 99% | 1% |
| Die Repair Machinist | 99% | 1% |
| Head Machinist | 99% | 1% |
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Breaker up machine operator demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among breaker up machine operators is White, which makes up 71.8% of all breaker up machine operators. Comparatively, 13.4% of breaker up machine operators are Hispanic or Latino and 7.9% of breaker up 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%
Breaker up machine operator race
| Breaker up 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% |
Breaker up machine operator race and ethnicity over time
See how breaker up machine operator racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Breaker up 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% |
Breaker up machine operator wage gap by race
According to our data, white breaker up machine operators have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Unknown breaker up machine operators have the lowest average salary at $29,184.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $29,184 |
| White | $31,460 |
| Black or African American | $30,905 |
| Asian | $29,973 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $30,680 |
Average breaker up machine operator age
See how the average age of breaker up machine operators varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Breaker up 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 |
Breaker up machine operator age breakdown
The average age of breaker up machine operators is 40+ years years old, representing 68% of the breaker up machine operator population.
Breaker up machine operator age breakdown
| Breaker Up Machine Operator Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 68% |
| 30-40 years | 17% |
| 20-30 years | 14% |
Breaker up machine operator educational attainment
The most common degree for breaker up machine operators is high school diploma, with 52% of breaker up machine operators earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are associate degree degree at 20% and associate degree degree at 8%.
- High School Diploma, 52%
- Associate, 20%
- Diploma, 8%
- License, 4%
- Other Degrees, 16%
Breaker up machine operators by degree level
| Breaker up machine operator degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| High School Diploma | 52% |
| Associate | 20% |
| Diploma | 8% |
| License | 4% |
| Other Degrees | 16% |
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Breaker up machine operator employment statistics
Company size where breaker up machine operators work
Below, you can see the size of companies where breaker up machine operators work.
Breaker up machine operator jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 10% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 6% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 24% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 8% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 29% |
| > 10,000 employees | 24% |
Breaker up machine operator jobs by industry
The most common industries for breaker up machine operators are manufacturing, retail and professional.
Breaker up machine operator industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Manufacturing | 48% |
| Retail | 10% |
| Professional | 10% |
| Fortune 500 | 8% |
| Construction | 6% |
| Media | 2% |
| Automotive | 2% |
| Energy | 2% |
| Real Estate | 2% |
| Health Care | 2% |
| Internet | 2% |
| Hospitality | 2% |
| Agriculture | 2% |
| Start-up | 2% |
Breaker up machine operator turnover and employment statistics
Breaker up machine operator unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for breaker up machine operators between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Breaker up machine operator unemployment rate by year
| Year | Breaker up 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 breaker up machine operator tenure
The average breaker up machine operator stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 94 breaker up machine operators resumes in Zippia's database.
Breaker up machine operator tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 19% |
| 1-2 years | 36% |
| 3-4 years | 14% |
| 5-7 years | 13% |
| 8-10 years | 8% |
| 11+ years | 11% |
Breaker up machine operator LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of breaker up 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Certified Maintenance Welder | 2.57% | 93,052 |
| Breaker Up Machine Operator | 2.74% | - |
| Core Drier | 3.20% | 299 |
| Machine Fitter | 3.26% | 31,792 |
| Steel Finisher | 3.27% | 2,276 |
| Router Machine Operator | 5.87% | 56,628 |
| Thread Grinder | 6.48% | 655 |
Similar breaker up machine operator jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Certified Maintenance Welder | 2.57% | 93,052 |
| Core Drier | 3.20% | 299 |
| Machine Fitter | 3.26% | 31,792 |
| Steel Finisher | 3.27% | 2,276 |
| Router Machine Operator | 5.87% | 56,628 |
| Thread Grinder | 6.48% | 655 |