Buffing machine operator demographics and statistics in the US
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Buffing machine operator gender statistics
12.9% of buffing machine operators are women and 87.1% of buffing machine operators are men.
- Male, 87.1%
- Female, 12.9%
Buffing machine operator gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Male | 87.1% |
| Female | 12.9% |
Buffing machine operator gender pay gap
Women earn 97¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$31,401
Female income
$30,609
Buffing machine operator gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in buffing machine operator positions over time. Currently, 12.9% of buffing machine operators are female.
Buffing machine operator gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 86.81% | 13.19% |
| 2011 | 88.08% | 11.92% |
| 2012 | 83.41% | 16.59% |
| 2013 | 84.14% | 15.86% |
| 2014 | 83.26% | 16.74% |
| 2015 | 86.45% | 13.55% |
| 2016 | 84.59% | 15.41% |
| 2017 | 84.94% | 15.06% |
| 2018 | 88.00% | 12.00% |
| 2019 | 86.88% | 13.12% |
| 2020 | 85.89% | 14.11% |
| 2021 | 87.10% | 12.90% |
Buffing machine operator related jobs gender ratio
We compared buffing 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% |
| Buffing Machine Operator | 87% | 13% |
| Research And Development Machinist | 99% | 1% |
| Die Repair Machinist | 99% | 1% |
| Head Machinist | 99% | 1% |
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Buffing machine operator demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among buffing machine operators is White, which makes up 69.5% of all buffing machine operators. Comparatively, 14.8% of buffing machine operators are Hispanic or Latino and 7.2% of buffing machine operators are Black or African American.
- White, 69.5%
- Hispanic or Latino, 14.8%
- Black or African American, 7.2%
- Unknown, 4.7%
- Asian, 2.7%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 1.1%
Buffing machine operator race
| Buffing machine operator race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 69.5% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 14.8% |
| Black or African American | 7.2% |
| Unknown | 4.7% |
| Asian | 2.7% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 1.1% |
Buffing machine operator race and ethnicity over time
See how buffing machine operator racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Buffing machine operator race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 71.23% | 8.13% | 2.11% | 17.32% |
| 2011 | 70.29% | 7.98% | 2.61% | 17.06% |
| 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 | 66.48% | 8.81% | 3.26% | 19.16% |
| 2019 | 73.24% | 7.05% | 2.35% | 15.19% |
| 2020 | 67.31% | 6.25% | 4.81% | 17.31% |
| 2021 | 69.48% | 7.22% | 2.68% | 14.85% |
Buffing machine operator wage gap by race
According to our data, white buffing machine operators have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Hispanic or latino buffing machine operators have the lowest average salary at $31,016.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $31,344 |
| White | $31,929 |
| Black or African American | $31,026 |
| Asian | $31,698 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $31,016 |
Buffing machine operator age breakdown
The average age of buffing machine operators is 40+ years years old, representing 63% of the buffing machine operator population.
Buffing machine operator age breakdown
| Buffing Machine Operator Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 63% |
| 30-40 years | 17% |
| 20-30 years | 19% |
Buffing machine operator educational attainment
- High School Diploma, 56%
- Associate, 22%
- Other Degrees, 22%
Buffing machine operators by degree level
| Buffing machine operator degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| High School Diploma | 56% |
| Associate | 22% |
| Other Degrees | 22% |
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Buffing machine operator turnover and employment statistics
Buffing machine operator unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for buffing machine operators between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Buffing machine operator unemployment rate by year
| Year | Buffing machine operator unemployment rate |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 20.93% |
| 2011 | 11.51% |
| 2012 | 11.05% |
| 2013 | 8.19% |
| 2014 | 6.40% |
| 2015 | 4.69% |
| 2016 | 5.10% |
| 2017 | 5.70% |
| 2018 | 4.98% |
| 2019 | 3.95% |
| 2020 | 6.85% |
| 2021 | 7.57% |
Average buffing machine operator tenure
The average buffing machine operator stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 35 buffing machine operators resumes in Zippia's database.
Buffing machine operator tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 30% |
| 1-2 years | 35% |
| 3-4 years | 11% |
| 5-7 years | 16% |
| 8-10 years | 3% |
| 11+ years | 5% |
Buffing machine operator LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of buffing 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Ship Fitter | 2.57% | 9,742 |
| Tool Maker Apprentice | 2.99% | 20,030 |
| Pattern Developer | 3.20% | 69,037 |
| Tool And Die Machinist | 3.26% | 17,618 |
| Steel Roller | 3.27% | 865 |
| Numerical Control Operator | 5.87% | 85,068 |
| Buffing Machine Operator | 6.48% | - |
Similar buffing machine operator jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Ship Fitter | 2.57% | 9,742 |
| Tool Maker Apprentice | 2.99% | 20,030 |
| Pattern Developer | 3.20% | 69,037 |
| Tool And Die Machinist | 3.26% | 17,618 |
| Steel Roller | 3.27% | 865 |
| Numerical Control Operator | 5.87% | 85,068 |
Foreign languages spoken by buffing machine operators
- Spanish, 100.0%
Buffing machine operator languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 100.0% |