Cascade operator demographics and statistics in the US
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Cascade operator gender statistics
20.0% of cascade operators are women and 80.0% of cascade operators are men.
- Male, 80.0%
- Female, 20.0%
Cascade operator gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Male | 80.0% |
| Female | 20.0% |
Cascade operator gender pay gap
Women earn 91¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$40,533
Female income
$37,007
Cascade operator gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in cascade operator positions over time. Currently, 20.0% of cascade operators are female.
Cascade operator gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 78.95% | 21.05% |
| 2011 | 79.06% | 20.94% |
| 2012 | 79.08% | 20.92% |
| 2013 | 79.54% | 20.46% |
| 2014 | 79.83% | 20.17% |
| 2015 | 80.55% | 19.45% |
| 2016 | 80.00% | 20.00% |
| 2017 | 79.46% | 20.54% |
| 2018 | 81.17% | 18.83% |
| 2019 | 80.57% | 19.43% |
| 2020 | 79.62% | 20.38% |
| 2021 | 80.00% | 20.00% |
Cascade operator related jobs gender ratio
We compared cascade operators with similar job titles to see how gender ratios vary. As you can see, corrugator and stone cutter have the biggest gender ratio gaps.
| Job title | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Screen Examiner | 7% | 93% |
| Cake Decorator | 9% | 91% |
| Garment Inspector | 10% | 90% |
| Cascade Operator | 80% | 20% |
| Bucket Operator | 99% | 1% |
| Stone Cutter | 99% | 1% |
| Corrugator | 99% | 1% |
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Cascade operator demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among cascade operators is White, which makes up 58.3% of all cascade operators. Comparatively, 19.2% of cascade operators are Hispanic or Latino and 12.2% of cascade operators are Black or African American.
- White, 58.3%
- Hispanic or Latino, 19.2%
- Black or African American, 12.2%
- Asian, 5.5%
- Unknown, 4.0%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.8%
Cascade operator race
| Cascade operator race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 58.3% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 19.2% |
| Black or African American | 12.2% |
| Asian | 5.5% |
| Unknown | 4.0% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.8% |
Cascade operator race and ethnicity over time
See how cascade operator racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Cascade operator race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 62.55% | 13.48% | 4.46% | 17.56% |
| 2011 | 63.22% | 13.63% | 4.40% | 16.68% |
| 2012 | 61.89% | 13.59% | 4.48% | 18.18% |
| 2013 | 63.12% | 13.07% | 4.32% | 17.55% |
| 2014 | 62.38% | 13.06% | 4.24% | 18.11% |
| 2015 | 63.23% | 13.05% | 4.52% | 17.06% |
| 2016 | 62.09% | 13.12% | 4.53% | 17.90% |
| 2017 | 61.12% | 13.76% | 4.65% | 18.06% |
| 2018 | 62.63% | 12.74% | 4.82% | 17.61% |
| 2019 | 63.90% | 12.33% | 4.56% | 16.89% |
| 2020 | 61.10% | 12.34% | 5.52% | 16.92% |
| 2021 | 58.29% | 12.24% | 5.54% | 19.17% |
Cascade operator wage gap by race
According to our data, white cascade operators have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Black or african american cascade operators have the lowest average salary at $39,516.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $41,156 |
| White | $41,790 |
| Black or African American | $39,516 |
| Asian | $40,183 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $40,063 |
Average cascade operator age
See how the average age of cascade operators varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Cascade operator age by race and gender
| Race | Male age | Female age |
|---|---|---|
| Black or African American | 42 | 45 |
| Unknown | 39 | 42 |
| Asian | 46 | 46 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 42 | 45 |
| White | 43 | 48 |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 38 | 50 |
Cascade operator age breakdown
The average age of cascade operators is 40+ years years old, representing 59% of the cascade operator population.
Cascade operator age breakdown
| Cascade Operator Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 59% |
| 30-40 years | 24% |
| 20-30 years | 17% |
Cascade operator educational attainment
The most common degree for cascade operators is associate degree, with 45% of cascade operators earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are bachelor's degree degree at 40% and bachelor's degree degree at 10%.
- Associate, 45%
- Bachelor's, 40%
- High School Diploma, 10%
- Diploma, 5%
Cascade operators by degree level
| Cascade operator degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Associate | 45% |
| Bachelor's | 40% |
| High School Diploma | 10% |
| Diploma | 5% |
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Cascade operator wage gap by degree level
According to the data, cascade operators with a Master's degree earn more than those without, at $43,305 annually. With a Bachelor's degree, cascade operators earn a median annual income of $41,000 compared to $40,383 for cascade operators with an Associate degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| Master's Degree | $43,305 |
| High School Diploma or Less | $38,179 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $41,000 |
| Some College/ Associate Degree | $40,383 |
Cascade operator turnover and employment statistics
Cascade operator unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for cascade operators between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Cascade operator unemployment rate by year
| Year | Cascade operator unemployment rate |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 13.80% |
| 2011 | 11.43% |
| 2012 | 10.36% |
| 2013 | 9.15% |
| 2014 | 7.55% |
| 2015 | 6.34% |
| 2016 | 5.52% |
| 2017 | 5.19% |
| 2018 | 4.89% |
| 2019 | 4.28% |
| 2020 | 6.59% |
| 2021 | 6.08% |
Average cascade operator tenure
The average cascade operator stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 29 cascade operators resumes in Zippia's database.
Cascade operator tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 7% |
| 1-2 years | 17% |
| 3-4 years | 13% |
| 5-7 years | 13% |
| 8-10 years | 13% |
| 11+ years | 37% |
Cascade operator LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of cascade 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Color Weigher | 4.47% | 185 |
| Lay-Out Machine Operator | 4.75% | 58,610 |
| Cascade Operator | 4.90% | - |
| Corrugator Operator | 7.84% | 25,797 |
| Fermenter | 8.41% | 372 |
| Woodworker Helper | 8.89% | 13,442 |
| Film Washer | 15.21% | 34,415 |
Similar cascade operator jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Color Weigher | 4.47% | 185 |
| Lay-Out Machine Operator | 4.75% | 58,610 |
| Corrugator Operator | 7.84% | 25,797 |
| Fermenter | 8.41% | 372 |
| Woodworker Helper | 8.89% | 13,442 |
| Film Washer | 15.21% | 34,415 |