Center machine operator demographics and statistics in the US
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Center machine operator gender statistics
25.6% of center machine operators are women and 74.4% of center machine operators are men.
- Male, 74.4%
- Female, 25.6%
Center machine operator gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Male | 74.4% |
| Female | 25.6% |
Center machine operator gender pay gap
Women earn 93¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$33,991
Female income
$31,445
Center machine operator gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in center machine operator positions over time. Currently, 25.6% of center machine operators are female.
Center machine operator gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 83.58% | 16.42% |
| 2011 | 77.02% | 22.98% |
| 2012 | 79.00% | 21.00% |
| 2013 | 78.90% | 21.10% |
| 2014 | 83.68% | 16.32% |
| 2015 | 80.31% | 19.69% |
| 2016 | 81.91% | 18.09% |
| 2017 | 80.20% | 19.80% |
| 2018 | 81.78% | 18.22% |
| 2019 | 82.50% | 17.50% |
| 2020 | 77.90% | 22.10% |
| 2021 | 74.36% | 25.64% |
Center machine operator related jobs gender ratio
We compared center machine 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% |
| Center Machine Operator | 74% | 26% |
| Bucket Operator | 99% | 1% |
| Stone Cutter | 99% | 1% |
| Corrugator | 99% | 1% |
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Center machine operator demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among center machine operators is White, which makes up 63.2% of all center machine operators. Comparatively, 21.6% of center machine operators are Hispanic or Latino and 9.0% of center machine operators are Black or African American.
- White, 63.2%
- Hispanic or Latino, 21.6%
- Black or African American, 9.0%
- Unknown, 3.5%
- Asian, 1.6%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 1.1%
Center machine operator race
| Center machine operator race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 63.2% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 21.6% |
| Black or African American | 9.0% |
| Unknown | 3.5% |
| Asian | 1.6% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 1.1% |
Center machine operator race and ethnicity over time
See how center machine operator racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Center machine operator race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 70.48% | 12.98% | 2.04% | 12.21% |
| 2011 | 70.88% | 11.65% | 1.61% | 13.65% |
| 2012 | 74.15% | 10.97% | 1.31% | 12.01% |
| 2013 | 73.64% | 8.97% | 2.17% | 14.40% |
| 2014 | 68.19% | 9.92% | 2.04% | 17.30% |
| 2015 | 71.17% | 10.21% | 2.40% | 12.91% |
| 2016 | 70.50% | 12.01% | 1.57% | 13.84% |
| 2017 | 71.39% | 9.25% | 2.02% | 15.90% |
| 2018 | 70.45% | 11.93% | 1.14% | 11.08% |
| 2019 | 74.62% | 10.88% | 0.91% | 11.48% |
| 2020 | 71.28% | 6.92% | 1.73% | 14.53% |
| 2021 | 63.23% | 9.03% | 1.61% | 21.61% |
Center machine operator wage gap by race
According to our data, asian center machine operators have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Black or african american center machine operators have the lowest average salary at $33,399.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $33,423 |
| White | $34,516 |
| Black or African American | $33,399 |
| Asian | $34,927 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $33,720 |
Center machine operator age breakdown
The average age of center machine operators is 40+ years years old, representing 58% of the center machine operator population.
Center machine operator age breakdown
| Center Machine Operator Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 58% |
| 30-40 years | 22% |
| 20-30 years | 20% |
Center machine operator educational attainment
The most common degree for center machine operators is associate degree, with 32% of center machine operators earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are high school diploma degree at 26% and high school diploma degree at 26%.
- Associate, 32%
- High School Diploma, 26%
- Bachelor's, 26%
- Diploma, 11%
- Other Degrees, 5%
Center machine operators by degree level
| Center machine operator degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Associate | 32% |
| High School Diploma | 26% |
| Bachelor's | 26% |
| Diploma | 11% |
| Other Degrees | 5% |
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Center machine operator wage gap by degree level
According to the data, center machine operators with a Master's degree earn more than those without, at $38,083 annually. With a Bachelor's degree, center machine operators earn a median annual income of $35,369 compared to $33,951 for center machine operators with an Associate degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| Master's Degree | $38,083 |
| High School Diploma or Less | $32,084 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $35,369 |
| Some College/ Associate Degree | $33,951 |
Center machine operator employment statistics
Company size where center machine operators work
Below, you can see the size of companies where center machine operators work.
Center machine operator jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 50 - 100 employees | 14% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 11% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 11% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 25% |
| > 10,000 employees | 39% |
Center machine operator jobs by industry
The most common industries for center machine operators are professional, manufacturing and technology.
Center machine operator industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Professional | 17% |
| Manufacturing | 14% |
| Technology | 14% |
| Retail | 10% |
| Fortune 500 | 10% |
| Health Care | 7% |
| Transportation | 3% |
| Finance | 3% |
| Government | 3% |
| Media | 3% |
| Internet | 3% |
| Utilities | 3% |
| Construction | 3% |
| Automotive | 3% |
Center machine operator turnover and employment statistics
Center machine operator unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for center machine operators between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Center machine operator unemployment rate by year
| Year | Center machine operator unemployment rate |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 12.31% |
| 2011 | 9.87% |
| 2012 | 9.57% |
| 2013 | 7.97% |
| 2014 | 4.78% |
| 2015 | 8.79% |
| 2016 | 4.33% |
| 2017 | 2.66% |
| 2018 | 4.47% |
| 2019 | 3.33% |
| 2020 | 2.21% |
| 2021 | 8.05% |
Average center machine operator tenure
The average center machine operator stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 40 center machine operators resumes in Zippia's database.
Center machine operator tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 19% |
| 1-2 years | 40% |
| 3-4 years | 14% |
| 5-7 years | 12% |
| 8-10 years | 7% |
| 11+ years | 9% |
Center machine operator LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of center 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Center Machine Operator | 3.24% | - |
| Moisture Tester | 4.47% | 6,856 |
| Filling Machine Tender | 4.75% | 31,101 |
| Napkin Machine Operator | 7.84% | 53,632 |
| Brewer Apprentice | 8.41% | 5,930 |
| Piece Worker | 8.89% | 27,728 |
| Template Reproduction Technician | 15.21% | 5,321 |
Similar center machine operator jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Moisture Tester | 4.47% | 6,856 |
| Filling Machine Tender | 4.75% | 31,101 |
| Napkin Machine Operator | 7.84% | 53,632 |
| Brewer Apprentice | 8.41% | 5,930 |
| Piece Worker | 8.89% | 27,728 |
| Template Reproduction Technician | 15.21% | 5,321 |
Foreign languages spoken by center machine operators
- Arabic, 50.0%
- French, 50.0%
Center machine operator languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Arabic | 50.0% |
| French | 50.0% |