Cable machine operator demographics and statistics in the US
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Cable machine operator gender statistics
14.2% of cable machine operators are women and 85.8% of cable machine operators are men.
- Male, 85.8%
- Female, 14.2%
Cable machine operator gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Male | 85.8% |
| Female | 14.2% |
Cable machine operator gender pay gap
Women earn 91¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$36,042
Female income
$32,728
Cable machine operator gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in cable machine operator positions over time. Currently, 14.2% of cable machine operators are female.
Cable machine operator gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 87.01% | 12.99% |
| 2011 | 87.50% | 12.50% |
| 2012 | 86.91% | 13.09% |
| 2013 | 89.13% | 10.87% |
| 2014 | 86.09% | 13.91% |
| 2015 | 88.42% | 11.58% |
| 2016 | 86.21% | 13.79% |
| 2017 | 88.10% | 11.90% |
| 2018 | 88.58% | 11.42% |
| 2019 | 88.44% | 11.56% |
| 2020 | 87.70% | 12.30% |
| 2021 | 85.85% | 14.15% |
Cable machine operator related jobs gender ratio
We compared cable 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% |
| Cable Machine Operator | 86% | 14% |
| Research And Development Machinist | 99% | 1% |
| Die Repair Machinist | 99% | 1% |
| Head Machinist | 99% | 1% |
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Cable machine operator demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among cable machine operators is White, which makes up 68.7% of all cable machine operators. Comparatively, 14.4% of cable machine operators are Hispanic or Latino and 5.9% of cable machine operators are Asian.
- White, 68.7%
- Hispanic or Latino, 14.4%
- Asian, 5.9%
- Unknown, 5.4%
- Black or African American, 4.8%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.8%
Cable machine operator race
| Cable machine operator race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 68.7% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 14.4% |
| Asian | 5.9% |
| Unknown | 5.4% |
| Black or African American | 4.8% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.8% |
Cable machine operator race and ethnicity over time
See how cable machine operator racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Cable machine operator race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 73.55% | 7.57% | 6.50% | 10.66% |
| 2011 | 75.56% | 6.38% | 4.75% | 12.10% |
| 2012 | 75.82% | 5.43% | 4.74% | 12.49% |
| 2013 | 73.41% | 5.05% | 5.39% | 14.08% |
| 2014 | 73.42% | 5.10% | 5.53% | 13.65% |
| 2015 | 74.20% | 5.89% | 5.85% | 12.26% |
| 2016 | 72.80% | 5.79% | 5.93% | 13.98% |
| 2017 | 74.29% | 5.41% | 5.20% | 13.06% |
| 2018 | 74.17% | 5.09% | 5.23% | 13.48% |
| 2019 | 70.57% | 5.29% | 6.58% | 14.61% |
| 2020 | 67.13% | 7.57% | 5.54% | 14.98% |
| 2021 | 68.69% | 4.78% | 5.94% | 14.38% |
Cable machine operator wage gap by race
According to our data, white cable machine operators have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Hispanic or latino cable machine operators have the lowest average salary at $35,304.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $36,380 |
| White | $36,481 |
| Black or African American | $35,970 |
| Asian | $36,088 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $35,304 |
Average cable machine operator age
See how the average age of cable machine operators varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Cable machine operator age by race and gender
| Race | Male age | Female age |
|---|---|---|
| Unknown | 42 | |
| White | 43 | 48 |
| Black or African American | 38.5 | |
| Asian | 48 | |
| Hispanic or Latino | 46.5 |
Cable machine operator age breakdown
The average age of cable machine operators is 40+ years years old, representing 60% of the cable machine operator population.
Cable machine operator age breakdown
| Cable Machine Operator Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 60% |
| 30-40 years | 27% |
| 20-30 years | 13% |
Cable machine operator educational attainment
The most common degree for cable machine operators is high school diploma, with 57% of cable machine operators earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are associate degree degree at 17% and associate degree degree at 12%.
- High School Diploma, 57%
- Associate, 17%
- Diploma, 12%
- Bachelor's, 10%
- Other Degrees, 4%
Cable machine operators by degree level
| Cable machine operator degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| High School Diploma | 57% |
| Associate | 17% |
| Diploma | 12% |
| Bachelor's | 10% |
| Other Degrees | 4% |
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Cable machine operator wage gap by degree level
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| High School Diploma or Less | $34,232 |
| Some College/ Associate Degree | $35,212 |
Cable machine operator employment statistics
Company size where cable machine operators work
Below, you can see the size of companies where cable machine operators work.
Cable machine operator jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 10% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 15% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 23% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 6% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 25% |
| > 10,000 employees | 21% |
Cable machine operator jobs by industry
The most common industries for cable machine operators are manufacturing, professional and technology.
Cable machine operator industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Manufacturing | 29% |
| Fortune 500 | 12% |
| Professional | 12% |
| Technology | 12% |
| Energy | 10% |
| Construction | 8% |
| Telecommunication | 4% |
| Start-up | 4% |
| Automotive | 2% |
| Non Profits | 2% |
| Insurance | 2% |
| Health Care | 2% |
| Real Estate | 2% |
| Finance | 2% |
Cable machine operator turnover and employment statistics
Cable machine operator unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for cable machine operators between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Cable machine operator unemployment rate by year
| Year | Cable machine operator unemployment rate |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 13.77% |
| 2011 | 9.31% |
| 2012 | 5.79% |
| 2013 | 4.30% |
| 2014 | 5.56% |
| 2015 | 4.10% |
| 2016 | 3.78% |
| 2017 | 3.88% |
| 2018 | 2.90% |
| 2019 | 1.69% |
| 2020 | 5.66% |
| 2021 | 4.45% |
Average cable machine operator tenure
The average cable machine operator stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 111 cable machine operators resumes in Zippia's database.
Cable machine operator tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 28% |
| 1-2 years | 32% |
| 3-4 years | 17% |
| 5-7 years | 12% |
| 8-10 years | 3% |
| 11+ years | 7% |
Cable machine operator LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of cable 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 |
|---|---|---|
| MIG Welder | 2.57% | 7,051 |
| Plastic Tool Maker | 2.99% | 14,497 |
| Spring Maker | 3.20% | 7,054 |
| Senior Machinist | 3.26% | 11,739 |
| Upsetter | 3.27% | 84 |
| Cable Machine Operator | 5.87% | - |
| Sand Polisher | 6.48% | 300 |
Similar cable machine operator jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| MIG Welder | 2.57% | 7,051 |
| Plastic Tool Maker | 2.99% | 14,497 |
| Spring Maker | 3.20% | 7,054 |
| Senior Machinist | 3.26% | 11,739 |
| Upsetter | 3.27% | 84 |
| Sand Polisher | 6.48% | 300 |
Foreign languages spoken by cable machine operators
- Spanish, 60.0%
- Tagalog, 40.0%
Cable machine operator languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 60.0% |
| Tagalog | 40.0% |