Cold header operator demographics and statistics in the US
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Cold header operator demographics by:
Cold header operator gender statistics
1.5% of cold header operators are women and 98.5% of cold header operators are men.
- Male, 98.5%
- Female, 1.5%
Cold header operator gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Male | 98.5% |
| Female | 1.5% |
Cold header operator gender pay gap
Women earn 85¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$68,383
Female income
$58,283
Cold header operator gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in cold header operator positions over time. Currently, 1.5% of cold header operators are female.
Cold header operator gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 99.33% | 0.67% |
| 2011 | 99.56% | 0.44% |
| 2012 | 99.74% | 0.26% |
| 2013 | 99.53% | 0.47% |
| 2014 | 99.72% | 0.28% |
| 2015 | 99.71% | 0.29% |
| 2016 | 99.83% | 0.17% |
| 2017 | 99.18% | 0.82% |
| 2018 | 98.81% | 1.19% |
| 2019 | 98.78% | 1.22% |
| 2020 | 98.90% | 1.10% |
| 2021 | 98.51% | 1.49% |
Cold header operator related jobs gender ratio
We compared cold header 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% |
| Cold Header Operator | 99% | 1% |
| Research And Development Machinist | 99% | 1% |
| Die Repair Machinist | 99% | 1% |
| Head Machinist | 99% | 1% |
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Cold header operator demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among cold header operators is White, which makes up 72.3% of all cold header operators. Comparatively, 12.1% of cold header operators are Hispanic or Latino and 9.7% of cold header operators are Black or African American.
- White, 72.3%
- Hispanic or Latino, 12.1%
- Black or African American, 9.7%
- Unknown, 2.8%
- Asian, 2.3%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.8%
Cold header operator race
| Cold header operator race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 72.3% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 12.1% |
| Black or African American | 9.7% |
| Unknown | 2.8% |
| Asian | 2.3% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.8% |
Cold header operator race and ethnicity over time
See how cold header operator racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Cold header operator race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 80.59% | 4.08% | 4.08% | 8.16% |
| 2011 | 78.34% | 11.57% | 1.78% | 5.34% |
| 2012 | 84.28% | 4.17% | 2.36% | 4.17% |
| 2013 | 71.92% | 6.25% | 2.08% | 14.59% |
| 2014 | 79.22% | 7.75% | 1.72% | 8.61% |
| 2015 | 86.40% | 0.97% | 1.94% | 8.74% |
| 2016 | 80.40% | 10.18% | 2.36% | 5.09% |
| 2017 | 75.89% | 8.32% | 2.36% | 10.40% |
| 2018 | 75.07% | 8.04% | 2.95% | 12.33% |
| 2019 | 76.80% | 9.28% | 1.86% | 9.98% |
| 2020 | 73.22% | 10.85% | 2.37% | 10.51% |
| 2021 | 72.31% | 9.74% | 2.31% | 12.05% |
Cold header operator wage gap by race
According to our data, asian cold header operators have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Hispanic or latino cold header operators have the lowest average salary at $62,095.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $71,263 |
| White | $65,692 |
| Black or African American | $70,966 |
| Asian | $72,488 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $62,095 |
Average cold header operator age
See how the average age of cold header operators varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Cold header operator age by race and gender
| Race | Male age | Female age |
|---|---|---|
| White | 43.5 | 39 |
| Black or African American | 50.5 | |
| Hispanic or Latino | 49 |
Cold header operator age breakdown
The average age of cold header operators is 40+ years years old, representing 56% of the cold header operator population.
Cold header operator age breakdown
| Cold Header Operator Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 56% |
| 30-40 years | 24% |
| 20-30 years | 19% |
Cold header operator educational attainment
The most common degree for cold header operators is high school diploma, with 48% of cold header operators earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are bachelor's degree degree at 22% and bachelor's degree degree at 22%.
- High School Diploma, 48%
- Bachelor's, 22%
- Diploma, 22%
- Master's, 4%
- Other Degrees, 4%
Cold header operators by degree level
| Cold header operator degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| High School Diploma | 48% |
| Bachelor's | 22% |
| Diploma | 22% |
| Master's | 4% |
| Other Degrees | 4% |
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Cold header operator employment statistics
Most cold header operators work for a private in the manufacturing industry.
Company size where cold header operators work
Below, you can see the size of companies where cold header operators work.
Cold header operator jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 6% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 6% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 23% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 11% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 31% |
| > 10,000 employees | 23% |
Cold header operator jobs by company type
Employees with the cold header operator job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most cold header operators prefer to work at private companies over public companies.
Cold header operator jobs by sector
| Company type | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 3% |
| Public | 9% |
| Private | 83% |
| Government | 6% |
Cold header operator jobs by industry
The most common industries for cold header operators are manufacturing, automotive and government.
Cold header operator industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Manufacturing | 38% |
| Automotive | 12% |
| Government | 6% |
| Energy | 6% |
| Construction | 6% |
| Professional | 6% |
| Education | 3% |
| Transportation | 3% |
| Internet | 3% |
| Media | 3% |
| Real Estate | 3% |
| Fortune 500 | 3% |
| Hospitality | 3% |
| Technology | 3% |
| Insurance | 3% |
Cold header operator turnover and employment statistics
Cold header operator unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for cold header operators between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Cold header operator unemployment rate by year
| Year | Cold header operator unemployment rate |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 12.50% |
| 2011 | 5.38% |
| 2012 | 5.10% |
| 2013 | 2.53% |
| 2014 | 3.16% |
| 2015 | 0.00% |
| 2016 | 3.90% |
| 2017 | 5.00% |
| 2018 | 5.49% |
| 2019 | 2.45% |
| 2020 | 3.24% |
| 2021 | 3.03% |
Average cold header operator tenure
The average cold header operator stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 83 cold header operators resumes in Zippia's database.
Cold header operator tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 17% |
| 1-2 years | 24% |
| 3-4 years | 16% |
| 5-7 years | 18% |
| 8-10 years | 8% |
| 11+ years | 17% |
Cold header operator LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of cold header 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Weld Lay Out Worker | 2.57% | 25,905 |
| Mold Maker Apprentice | 2.99% | 13,479 |
| Foundry Molder | 3.20% | 639 |
| Printing Machinist | 3.26% | 9,546 |
| Cold Header Operator | 3.27% | - |
| NC Programmer | 5.87% | 13,524 |
| Tool Setter | 6.48% | 9,825 |
Similar cold header operator jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Weld Lay Out Worker | 2.57% | 25,905 |
| Mold Maker Apprentice | 2.99% | 13,479 |
| Foundry Molder | 3.20% | 639 |
| Printing Machinist | 3.26% | 9,546 |
| NC Programmer | 5.87% | 13,524 |
| Tool Setter | 6.48% | 9,825 |
Foreign languages spoken by cold header operators
- Spanish, 100.0%
Cold header operator languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 100.0% |