Compressor demographics and statistics in the US
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Compressor gender statistics
10.2% of compressors are women and 89.8% of compressors are men.
- Male, 89.8%
- Female, 10.2%
Compressor gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Male | 89.8% |
| Female | 10.2% |
Compressor gender pay gap
Women earn 80¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$59,607
Female income
$47,551
Compressor gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in compressor positions over time. Currently, 10.2% of compressors are female.
Compressor gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 93.93% | 6.07% |
| 2011 | 91.07% | 8.93% |
| 2012 | 91.96% | 8.04% |
| 2013 | 91.92% | 8.08% |
| 2014 | 93.97% | 6.03% |
| 2015 | 92.54% | 7.46% |
| 2016 | 93.23% | 6.77% |
| 2017 | 92.49% | 7.51% |
| 2018 | 93.17% | 6.83% |
| 2019 | 93.48% | 6.52% |
| 2020 | 91.47% | 8.53% |
| 2021 | 89.81% | 10.19% |
Compressor related jobs gender ratio
We compared compressors 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% |
| Compressor | 90% | 10% |
| Bucket Operator | 99% | 1% |
| Stone Cutter | 99% | 1% |
| Corrugator | 99% | 1% |
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Compressor demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among compressors is White, which makes up 56.7% of all compressors. Comparatively, 23.5% of compressors are Hispanic or Latino and 12.1% of compressors are Black or African American.
- White, 56.7%
- Hispanic or Latino, 23.5%
- Black or African American, 12.1%
- Unknown, 3.8%
- Asian, 2.8%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 1.1%
Compressor race
| Compressor race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 56.7% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 23.5% |
| Black or African American | 12.1% |
| Unknown | 3.8% |
| Asian | 2.8% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 1.1% |
Compressor race and ethnicity over time
See how compressor racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Compressor race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 63.99% | 16.08% | 3.22% | 14.06% |
| 2011 | 64.39% | 14.75% | 2.79% | 15.50% |
| 2012 | 67.66% | 14.07% | 2.49% | 13.86% |
| 2013 | 67.15% | 12.07% | 3.35% | 16.25% |
| 2014 | 61.70% | 13.02% | 3.22% | 19.15% |
| 2015 | 64.68% | 13.31% | 3.58% | 14.76% |
| 2016 | 64.01% | 15.11% | 2.75% | 15.69% |
| 2017 | 64.90% | 12.35% | 3.20% | 17.75% |
| 2018 | 63.97% | 15.03% | 2.32% | 12.93% |
| 2019 | 68.13% | 13.98% | 2.09% | 13.33% |
| 2020 | 64.79% | 10.02% | 2.91% | 16.38% |
| 2021 | 56.74% | 12.13% | 2.79% | 23.46% |
Compressor wage gap by race
According to our data, asian compressors have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Black or african american compressors have the lowest average salary at $56,640.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $56,759 |
| White | $62,315 |
| Black or African American | $56,640 |
| Asian | $64,495 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $58,237 |
Compressor age breakdown
The average age of compressors is 40+ years years old, representing 58% of the compressor population.
Compressor age breakdown
| Compressor Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 58% |
| 30-40 years | 22% |
| 20-30 years | 20% |
Compressor educational attainment
- High School Diploma, 31%
- Bachelor's, 27%
- Associate, 21%
- Diploma, 10%
- Other Degrees, 11%
Compressors by degree level
| Compressor degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| High School Diploma | 31% |
| Bachelor's | 27% |
| Associate | 21% |
| Diploma | 10% |
| Other Degrees | 11% |
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Compressor wage gap by degree level
According to the data, compressors with a Master's degree earn more than those without, at $82,898 annually. With a Bachelor's degree, compressors earn a median annual income of $66,893 compared to $59,402 for compressors with an Associate degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| Master's Degree | $82,898 |
| High School Diploma or Less | $50,409 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $66,893 |
| Some College/ Associate Degree | $59,402 |
Compressor turnover and employment statistics
Compressor unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for compressors between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Compressor unemployment rate by year
| Year | Compressor 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 compressor tenure
The average compressor stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 113 compressors resumes in Zippia's database.
Compressor tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 40% |
| 1-2 years | 30% |
| 3-4 years | 11% |
| 5-7 years | 8% |
| 8-10 years | 6% |
| 11+ years | 4% |
Compressor LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of compressors 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Compressor | 3.24% | - |
| Metal Fabricating Inspector | 4.47% | 19,073 |
| General Machine Operator | 4.75% | 138,111 |
| Machine Adjuster | 7.84% | 40,920 |
| Acid Polymerization Operator | 8.41% | 25,692 |
| Glass Worker | 8.89% | 24,469 |
| Film Processor | 15.21% | 6,151 |
Similar compressor jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Metal Fabricating Inspector | 4.47% | 19,073 |
| General Machine Operator | 4.75% | 138,111 |
| Machine Adjuster | 7.84% | 40,920 |
| Acid Polymerization Operator | 8.41% | 25,692 |
| Glass Worker | 8.89% | 24,469 |
| Film Processor | 15.21% | 6,151 |
Foreign languages spoken by compressors
- Spanish, 100.0%
Compressor languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 100.0% |