Cage operator demographics and statistics in the US
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Cage operator gender statistics
37.5% of cage operators are women and 62.5% of cage operators are men.
- Male, 62.5%
- Female, 37.5%
Cage operator gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Male | 62.5% |
| Female | 37.5% |
Cage operator gender pay gap
Women earn 94¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$36,645
Female income
$34,434
Cage operator gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in cage operator positions over time. Currently, 37.5% of cage operators are female.
Cage operator gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 70.97% | 29.03% |
| 2011 | 70.97% | 29.03% |
| 2012 | 64.09% | 35.91% |
| 2013 | 54.73% | 45.27% |
| 2014 | 50.03% | 49.97% |
| 2015 | 58.28% | 41.72% |
| 2016 | 58.55% | 41.45% |
| 2017 | 55.32% | 44.68% |
| 2018 | 76.29% | 23.71% |
| 2019 | 75.63% | 24.37% |
| 2020 | 61.11% | 38.89% |
| 2021 | 62.50% | 37.50% |
Cage operator related jobs gender ratio
We compared cage operators with similar job titles to see how gender ratios vary. As you can see, dredge operator and tower crane operator have the biggest gender ratio gaps.
| Job title | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Gift Wrapper | 12% | 88% |
| Gift Packer | 18% | 82% |
| Pill Packer | 19% | 81% |
| Cage Operator | 63% | 38% |
| Green Chain Operator | 99% | 1% |
| Tower Crane Operator | 99% | 1% |
| Dredge Operator | 99% | 1% |
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Cage operator demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among cage operators is White, which makes up 73.5% of all cage operators. Comparatively, 13.8% of cage operators are Hispanic or Latino and 6.7% of cage operators are Black or African American.
- White, 73.5%
- Hispanic or Latino, 13.8%
- Black or African American, 6.7%
- Unknown, 4.3%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.9%
- Asian, 0.8%
Cage operator race
| Cage operator race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 73.5% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 13.8% |
| Black or African American | 6.7% |
| Unknown | 4.3% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.9% |
| Asian | 0.8% |
Cage operator race and ethnicity over time
See how cage operator racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Cage operator race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 69.50% | 12.30% | 1.10% | 14.43% |
| 2011 | 76.10% | 11.22% | 0.49% | 7.32% |
| 2012 | 70.70% | 9.77% | 0.47% | 15.81% |
| 2013 | 79.89% | 5.29% | 1.06% | 11.11% |
| 2014 | 71.88% | 10.42% | 1.04% | 15.10% |
| 2015 | 68.89% | 11.67% | 1.67% | 11.11% |
| 2016 | 61.35% | 19.04% | 1.10% | 15.34% |
| 2017 | 79.49% | 8.14% | 1.10% | 6.89% |
| 2018 | 75.85% | 7.55% | 1.51% | 12.08% |
| 2019 | 76.67% | 6.06% | 0.91% | 12.42% |
| 2020 | 78.00% | 4.40% | 2.00% | 11.60% |
| 2021 | 73.52% | 6.72% | 0.79% | 13.83% |
Cage operator wage gap by race
According to our data, white cage operators have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Black or african american cage operators have the lowest average salary at $35,987.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $36,863 |
| White | $37,310 |
| Black or African American | $35,987 |
| Asian | $36,636 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $36,443 |
Cage operator age breakdown
The average age of cage operators is 40+ years years old, representing 49% of the cage operator population.
Cage operator age breakdown
| Cage Operator Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 49% |
| 30-40 years | 30% |
| 20-30 years | 21% |
Cage operator educational attainment
The most common degree for cage operators is high school diploma, with 38% of cage operators earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are bachelor's degree degree at 24% and bachelor's degree degree at 21%.
- High School Diploma, 38%
- Bachelor's, 24%
- Associate, 21%
- Diploma, 9%
- Other Degrees, 8%
Cage operators by degree level
| Cage operator degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| High School Diploma | 38% |
| Bachelor's | 24% |
| Associate | 21% |
| Diploma | 9% |
| Other Degrees | 8% |
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Cage operator wage gap by degree level
According to the data, cage operators with a Associate degree earn more than those without, at $37,241 annually. With a Bachelor's degree, cage operators earn a median annual income of $36,886 compared to $36,498 for cage operators with an High School Diploma degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| High School Diploma or Less | $36,498 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $36,886 |
| Some College/ Associate Degree | $37,241 |
Cage operator employment statistics
Company size where cage operators work
Below, you can see the size of companies where cage operators work.
Cage operator jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 50 - 100 employees | 9% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 13% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 9% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 38% |
| > 10,000 employees | 31% |
Cage operator jobs by industry
The most common industries for cage operators are manufacturing, hospitality and technology.
Cage operator industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Manufacturing | 17% |
| Hospitality | 17% |
| Technology | 14% |
| Finance | 11% |
| Fortune 500 | 11% |
| Retail | 9% |
| Professional | 6% |
| Education | 3% |
| Transportation | 3% |
| Government | 3% |
| Energy | 3% |
| Telecommunication | 3% |
Cage operator turnover and employment statistics
Cage operator unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for cage operators between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Cage operator unemployment rate by year
| Year | Cage operator unemployment rate |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 11.11% |
| 2011 | 15.91% |
| 2012 | 15.69% |
| 2013 | 7.84% |
| 2014 | 9.80% |
| 2015 | 9.32% |
| 2016 | 7.89% |
| 2017 | 5.51% |
| 2018 | 5.09% |
| 2019 | 4.17% |
| 2020 | 8.11% |
| 2021 | 5.12% |
Average cage operator tenure
The average cage operator stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 71 cage operators resumes in Zippia's database.
Cage operator tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 20% |
| 1-2 years | 37% |
| 3-4 years | 14% |
| 5-7 years | 20% |
| 8-10 years | 4% |
| 11+ years | 5% |
Cage operator LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of cage 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Mill Crane Operator | 1.94% | 30,973 |
| Transfer Car Operator | 3.85% | 46,552 |
| Recyclable Materials Sorter | 4.13% | 22,110 |
| Cage Operator | 4.33% | - |
| Ship Dock | 4.67% | 63,730 |
| Pill Packer | 6.68% | 16,035 |
| Can Conveyor Feeder | 10.43% | 600 |
Similar cage operator jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Mill Crane Operator | 1.94% | 30,973 |
| Transfer Car Operator | 3.85% | 46,552 |
| Recyclable Materials Sorter | 4.13% | 22,110 |
| Ship Dock | 4.67% | 63,730 |
| Pill Packer | 6.68% | 16,035 |
| Can Conveyor Feeder | 10.43% | 600 |
Foreign languages spoken by cage operators
- Spanish, 100.0%
Cage operator languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 100.0% |