Case operator demographics and statistics in the US
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Case operator demographics by:
Case operator gender statistics
13.1% of case operators are women and 86.9% of case operators are men.
- Male, 86.9%
- Female, 13.1%
Case operator gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Male | 86.9% |
| Female | 13.1% |
Case operator gender pay gap
Women earn 88¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$41,611
Female income
$36,506
Case operator gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in case operator positions over time. Currently, 13.1% of case operators are female.
Case operator gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 86.19% | 13.81% |
| 2011 | 86.27% | 13.73% |
| 2012 | 86.29% | 13.71% |
| 2013 | 86.61% | 13.39% |
| 2014 | 86.82% | 13.18% |
| 2015 | 87.33% | 12.67% |
| 2016 | 86.94% | 13.06% |
| 2017 | 86.56% | 13.44% |
| 2018 | 87.77% | 12.23% |
| 2019 | 87.34% | 12.66% |
| 2020 | 86.67% | 13.33% |
| 2021 | 86.94% | 13.06% |
Case operator related jobs gender ratio
We compared case 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% |
| Case Operator | 87% | 13% |
| Bucket Operator | 99% | 1% |
| Stone Cutter | 99% | 1% |
| Corrugator | 99% | 1% |
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Case operator demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among case operators is White, which makes up 56.3% of all case operators. Comparatively, 19.2% of case operators are Hispanic or Latino and 11.6% of case operators are Black or African American.
- White, 56.3%
- Hispanic or Latino, 19.2%
- Black or African American, 11.6%
- Asian, 7.8%
- Unknown, 4.2%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.9%
Case operator race
| Case operator race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 56.3% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 19.2% |
| Black or African American | 11.6% |
| Asian | 7.8% |
| Unknown | 4.2% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.9% |
Case operator race and ethnicity over time
See how case operator racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Case operator race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 60.53% | 12.85% | 6.77% | 17.59% |
| 2011 | 61.19% | 12.99% | 6.71% | 16.71% |
| 2012 | 59.87% | 12.96% | 6.79% | 18.21% |
| 2013 | 61.09% | 12.44% | 6.63% | 17.58% |
| 2014 | 60.35% | 12.42% | 6.55% | 18.13% |
| 2015 | 61.20% | 12.41% | 6.83% | 17.09% |
| 2016 | 60.07% | 12.49% | 6.84% | 17.93% |
| 2017 | 59.09% | 13.12% | 6.96% | 18.09% |
| 2018 | 60.61% | 12.11% | 7.13% | 17.64% |
| 2019 | 61.88% | 11.70% | 6.87% | 16.92% |
| 2020 | 59.08% | 11.70% | 7.83% | 16.94% |
| 2021 | 56.26% | 11.60% | 7.84% | 19.20% |
Case operator wage gap by race
According to our data, white case operators have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Black or african american case operators have the lowest average salary at $40,117.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $42,533 |
| White | $43,477 |
| Black or African American | $40,117 |
| Asian | $41,094 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $40,919 |
Average case operator age
See how the average age of case operators varies based on ethnicity and gender.
Male
Female
Case 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 |
Case operator age breakdown
The average age of case operators is 40+ years years old, representing 59% of the case operator population.
Case operator age breakdown
| Case Operator Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 59% |
| 30-40 years | 24% |
| 20-30 years | 17% |
Case operator educational attainment
The most common degree for case operators is high school diploma, with 39% of case operators earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are bachelor's degree degree at 25% and bachelor's degree degree at 15%.
- High School Diploma, 39%
- Bachelor's, 25%
- Associate, 15%
- Diploma, 9%
- Other Degrees, 12%
Case operators by degree level
| Case operator degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| High School Diploma | 39% |
| Bachelor's | 25% |
| Associate | 15% |
| Diploma | 9% |
| Other Degrees | 12% |
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Case operator wage gap by degree level
According to the data, case operators with a Master's degree earn more than those without, at $45,762 annually. With a Bachelor's degree, case operators earn a median annual income of $42,302 compared to $41,388 for case operators with an Associate degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| Master's Degree | $45,762 |
| High School Diploma or Less | $38,180 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $42,302 |
| Some College/ Associate Degree | $41,388 |
Case operator employment statistics
Most case operators work for a private in the manufacturing industry.
Company size where case operators work
Below, you can see the size of companies where case operators work.
Case operator jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 9% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 4% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 16% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 7% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 29% |
| > 10,000 employees | 36% |
Case operator jobs by company type
Employees with the case operator job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most case operators prefer to work at private companies over public companies.
Case operator jobs by sector
| Company type | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 4% |
| Public | 34% |
| Private | 60% |
| Government | 1% |
Case operator jobs by industry
The most common industries for case operators are manufacturing, energy and retail.
Case operator industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Manufacturing | 19% |
| Energy | 14% |
| Fortune 500 | 12% |
| Retail | 12% |
| Internet | 5% |
| Professional | 5% |
| Technology | 5% |
| Transportation | 4% |
| Start-up | 4% |
| Health Care | 4% |
| Education | 4% |
| Finance | 3% |
| Media | 1% |
| Government | 1% |
| Agriculture | 1% |
| Non Profits | 1% |
| Construction | 1% |
| Real Estate | 1% |
| Hospitality | 1% |
Case operator turnover and employment statistics
Case operator unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for case operators between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Case operator unemployment rate by year
| Year | Case 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 case operator tenure
The average case operator stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 288 case operators resumes in Zippia's database.
Case operator tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 28% |
| 1-2 years | 32% |
| 3-4 years | 14% |
| 5-7 years | 13% |
| 8-10 years | 7% |
| 11+ years | 7% |
Case operator LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of case 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Cable Stretcher And Tester | 4.47% | 9,110 |
| Bottling Line Operator | 4.75% | 90,204 |
| Case Operator | 4.90% | - |
| Paper Feeder | 7.84% | 1,458 |
| Poly Plant Operator | 8.41% | 34,687 |
| Table Worker | 8.89% | 24,049 |
| Digital Photo Technician | 15.21% | 22,121 |
Similar case operator jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Cable Stretcher And Tester | 4.47% | 9,110 |
| Bottling Line Operator | 4.75% | 90,204 |
| Paper Feeder | 7.84% | 1,458 |
| Poly Plant Operator | 8.41% | 34,687 |
| Table Worker | 8.89% | 24,049 |
| Digital Photo Technician | 15.21% | 22,121 |
Foreign languages spoken by case operators
- Spanish, 100.0%
Case operator languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 100.0% |