Computing machine operator demographics and statistics in the US
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Computing machine operator gender statistics
20.6% of computing machine operators are women and 79.4% of computing machine operators are men.
- Male, 79.4%
- Female, 20.6%
Computing machine operator gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Male | 79.4% |
| Female | 20.6% |
Computing machine operator gender pay gap
Women earn 96¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$31,886
Female income
$30,641
Computing machine operator gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in computing machine operator positions over time. Currently, 20.6% of computing machine operators are female.
Computing machine operator gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 77.79% | 22.21% |
| 2011 | 78.50% | 21.50% |
| 2012 | 78.53% | 21.47% |
| 2013 | 78.47% | 21.53% |
| 2014 | 79.39% | 20.61% |
| 2015 | 77.31% | 22.69% |
| 2016 | 78.52% | 21.48% |
| 2017 | 79.46% | 20.54% |
| 2018 | 79.18% | 20.82% |
| 2019 | 78.11% | 21.89% |
| 2020 | 79.94% | 20.06% |
| 2021 | 79.42% | 20.58% |
Computing machine operator related jobs gender ratio
We compared computing 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% |
| Computing Machine Operator | 79% | 21% |
| Bucket Operator | 99% | 1% |
| Stone Cutter | 99% | 1% |
| Corrugator | 99% | 1% |
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Computing machine operator demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among computing machine operators is White, which makes up 59.9% of all computing machine operators. Comparatively, 15.9% of computing machine operators are Hispanic or Latino and 12.1% of computing machine operators are Black or African American.
- White, 59.9%
- Hispanic or Latino, 15.9%
- Black or African American, 12.1%
- Asian, 7.5%
- Unknown, 3.4%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 1.2%
Computing machine operator race
| Computing machine operator race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 59.9% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 15.9% |
| Black or African American | 12.1% |
| Asian | 7.5% |
| Unknown | 3.4% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 1.2% |
Computing machine operator race and ethnicity over time
See how computing machine operator racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Computing machine operator race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 63.81% | 13.92% | 4.50% | 16.19% |
| 2011 | 62.51% | 14.09% | 5.44% | 16.23% |
| 2012 | 62.04% | 12.49% | 6.29% | 17.39% |
| 2013 | 63.50% | 13.75% | 5.40% | 15.33% |
| 2014 | 61.83% | 12.99% | 6.36% | 16.76% |
| 2015 | 63.75% | 12.83% | 6.35% | 14.96% |
| 2016 | 61.68% | 12.09% | 7.38% | 16.47% |
| 2017 | 62.38% | 12.43% | 7.09% | 15.51% |
| 2018 | 63.10% | 11.94% | 6.01% | 16.42% |
| 2019 | 64.91% | 12.33% | 6.41% | 13.97% |
| 2020 | 62.46% | 13.04% | 5.85% | 14.57% |
| 2021 | 59.89% | 12.08% | 7.49% | 15.93% |
Computing machine operator wage gap by race
According to our data, white computing machine operators have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Unknown computing machine operators have the lowest average salary at $30,972.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $30,972 |
| White | $33,472 |
| Black or African American | $32,042 |
| Asian | $31,586 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $31,414 |
Average computing machine operator age
See how the average age of computing machine operators varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Computing machine operator age by race and gender
| Race | Male age | Female age |
|---|---|---|
| Unknown | 40 | 44 |
| White | 42 | 50 |
| Black or African American | 40 | 49.5 |
| Asian | 46 | 51.5 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 42 | 47 |
Computing machine operator age breakdown
The average age of computing machine operators is 40+ years years old, representing 64% of the computing machine operator population.
Computing machine operator age breakdown
| Computing Machine Operator Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 64% |
| 30-40 years | 20% |
| 20-30 years | 15% |
Computing machine operator educational attainment
The most common degree for computing machine operators is high school diploma, with 40% of computing machine operators earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are associate degree degree at 22% and associate degree degree at 18%.
- High School Diploma, 40%
- Associate, 22%
- Bachelor's, 18%
- Diploma, 14%
- Other Degrees, 6%
Computing machine operators by degree level
| Computing machine operator degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| High School Diploma | 40% |
| Associate | 22% |
| Bachelor's | 18% |
| Diploma | 14% |
| Other Degrees | 6% |
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Computing machine operator wage gap by degree level
According to the data, computing machine operators with a Associate degree earn more than those without, at $32,368 annually. With a Bachelor's degree, computing machine operators earn a median annual income of $32,093 compared to $31,827 for computing machine operators with an High School Diploma degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| High School Diploma or Less | $31,827 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $32,093 |
| No Education | $30,638 |
| Some College/ Associate Degree | $32,368 |
Computing machine operator employment statistics
Most computing machine operators work for a private in the manufacturing industry.
Company size where computing machine operators work
Below, you can see the size of companies where computing machine operators work.
Computing machine operator jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 4% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 15% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 24% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 9% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 22% |
| > 10,000 employees | 26% |
Computing machine operator jobs by company type
Employees with the computing machine operator job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most computing machine operators prefer to work at private companies over public companies.
Computing machine operator jobs by sector
| Company type | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 1% |
| Public | 27% |
| Private | 70% |
| Government | 2% |
Computing machine operator jobs by industry
The most common industries for computing machine operators are manufacturing, professional and automotive.
Computing machine operator industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Manufacturing | 31% |
| Professional | 12% |
| Fortune 500 | 12% |
| Automotive | 8% |
| Technology | 6% |
| Transportation | 3% |
| Health Care | 3% |
| Retail | 3% |
| Finance | 3% |
| Energy | 3% |
| Hospitality | 2% |
| Government | 2% |
| Real Estate | 2% |
| Insurance | 2% |
| Media | 1% |
| Internet | 1% |
| Telecommunication | 1% |
| Utilities | 1% |
| Construction | 1% |
| Non Profits | 1% |
| Education | 1% |
| Agriculture | 1% |
Computing machine operator turnover and employment statistics
Computing machine operator unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for computing machine operators between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Computing machine operator unemployment rate by year
| Year | Computing machine operator unemployment rate |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 15.94% |
| 2011 | 15.49% |
| 2012 | 13.87% |
| 2013 | 12.49% |
| 2014 | 12.20% |
| 2015 | 9.40% |
| 2016 | 7.70% |
| 2017 | 8.32% |
| 2018 | 7.77% |
| 2019 | 8.42% |
| 2020 | 6.77% |
| 2021 | 8.38% |
Average computing machine operator tenure
The average computing machine operator stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 452 computing machine operators resumes in Zippia's database.
Computing machine operator tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 22% |
| 1-2 years | 29% |
| 3-4 years | 15% |
| 5-7 years | 16% |
| 8-10 years | 6% |
| 11+ years | 12% |
Computing machine operator LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of computing 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Spark Plug Tester | 4.47% | 6,857 |
| Computing Machine Operator | 4.75% | - |
| Porcelain Finisher | 5.24% | 2,084 |
| Machine Bobbin Winder | 7.84% | 30,250 |
| Oil Separator | 8.41% | 1,747 |
| Dust Puller | 8.89% | 288 |
| Retoucher | 15.21% | 135 |
Similar computing machine operator jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Spark Plug Tester | 4.47% | 6,857 |
| Porcelain Finisher | 5.24% | 2,084 |
| Machine Bobbin Winder | 7.84% | 30,250 |
| Oil Separator | 8.41% | 1,747 |
| Dust Puller | 8.89% | 288 |
| Retoucher | 15.21% | 135 |
Foreign languages spoken by computing machine operators
The most common foreign language among computing machine operators is Spanish at 71.4%. The second-most popular foreign language spoken is Portuguese at 14.3% and Carrier is the third-most popular at 14.3%.
- Spanish, 71.4%
- Portuguese, 14.3%
- Carrier, 14.3%
Computing machine operator languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 71.4% |
| Portuguese | 14.3% |
| Carrier | 14.3% |
