Converter operator demographics and statistics in the US
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Converter operator gender statistics
28.1% of converter operators are women and 71.9% of converter operators are men.
- Male, 71.9%
- Female, 28.1%
Converter operator gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Male | 71.9% |
| Female | 28.1% |
Converter operator gender pay gap
Women earn 97¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$35,640
Female income
$34,493
Converter operator gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in converter operator positions over time. Currently, 28.1% of converter operators are female.
Converter operator gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 46.27% | 53.73% |
| 2011 | 48.00% | 52.00% |
| 2012 | 46.32% | 53.68% |
| 2013 | 48.45% | 51.55% |
| 2014 | 48.86% | 51.14% |
| 2015 | 46.01% | 53.99% |
| 2016 | 47.55% | 52.45% |
| 2017 | 51.41% | 48.59% |
| 2018 | 71.77% | 28.23% |
| 2019 | 69.77% | 30.23% |
| 2020 | 72.45% | 27.55% |
| 2021 | 71.94% | 28.06% |
Converter operator related jobs gender ratio
We compared converter operators with similar job titles to see how gender ratios vary. As you can see, blueprint reader and recovery operator have the biggest gender ratio gaps.
| Job title | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Statistical Typist | 6% | 94% |
| Medical Typist | 7% | 93% |
| Insurance Biller | 7% | 93% |
| Converter Operator | 72% | 28% |
| High Speed Printer Operator | 85% | 15% |
| Recovery Operator | 88% | 12% |
| Blueprint Reader | 95% | 5% |
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Converter operator demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among converter operators is White, which makes up 63.8% of all converter operators. Comparatively, 12.3% of converter operators are Asian and 9.9% of converter operators are Hispanic or Latino.
- White, 63.8%
- Asian, 12.3%
- Hispanic or Latino, 9.9%
- Black or African American, 8.6%
- Unknown, 4.9%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.5%
Converter operator race
| Converter operator race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 63.8% |
| Asian | 12.3% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 9.9% |
| Black or African American | 8.6% |
| Unknown | 4.9% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.5% |
Converter operator race and ethnicity over time
See how converter operator racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Converter operator race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 73.78% | 10.52% | 5.87% | 7.88% |
| 2011 | 74.43% | 11.10% | 4.20% | 7.98% |
| 2012 | 71.73% | 11.83% | 5.43% | 8.73% |
| 2013 | 70.23% | 12.13% | 6.03% | 8.79% |
| 2014 | 72.66% | 8.61% | 6.05% | 10.12% |
| 2015 | 70.33% | 10.25% | 6.55% | 10.08% |
| 2016 | 68.81% | 10.85% | 6.53% | 10.85% |
| 2017 | 69.45% | 10.26% | 6.29% | 10.93% |
| 2018 | 69.09% | 7.92% | 11.69% | 8.14% |
| 2019 | 68.17% | 8.49% | 11.66% | 8.86% |
| 2020 | 63.99% | 8.46% | 12.15% | 10.39% |
| 2021 | 63.75% | 8.59% | 12.32% | 9.87% |
Converter operator wage gap by race
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $35,023 |
| White | $35,428 |
| Black or African American | $35,224 |
| Asian | $37,589 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $35,002 |
Average converter operator age
See how the average age of converter operators varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Converter operator age by race and gender
| Race | Male age | Female age |
|---|---|---|
| Black or African American | 42 | 42 |
| Unknown | 41 | 41 |
| Asian | 42 | 42 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 40 | 40.5 |
| White | 44 | 48 |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 36 | 42 |
Converter operator age breakdown
The average age of converter operators is 40+ years years old, representing 62% of the converter operator population.
Converter operator age breakdown
| Converter Operator Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 62% |
| 30-40 years | 27% |
| 20-30 years | 11% |
Converter operator educational attainment
The most common degree for converter operators is high school diploma, with 45% of converter operators earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are associate degree degree at 23% and associate degree degree at 22%.
- High School Diploma, 45%
- Associate, 23%
- Bachelor's, 22%
- Diploma, 6%
- Other Degrees, 4%
Converter operators by degree level
| Converter operator degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| High School Diploma | 45% |
| Associate | 23% |
| Bachelor's | 22% |
| Diploma | 6% |
| Other Degrees | 4% |
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Converter operator wage gap by degree level
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| Master's Degree | $39,015 |
| High School Diploma or Less | $33,460 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $36,880 |
| Doctorate Degree | $38,267 |
| Some College/ Associate Degree | $33,368 |
Converter operator employment statistics
Most converter operators work for a private in the manufacturing industry.
Company size where converter operators work
Below, you can see the size of companies where converter operators work.
Converter operator jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 6% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 14% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 24% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 11% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 29% |
| > 10,000 employees | 16% |
Converter operator jobs by company type
Employees with the converter operator job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most converter operators prefer to work at private companies over public companies.
Converter operator jobs by sector
| Company type | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 3% |
| Public | 23% |
| Private | 72% |
| Government | 1% |
Converter operator jobs by industry
The most common industries for converter operators are manufacturing, transportation and professional.
Converter operator industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Manufacturing | 40% |
| Transportation | 11% |
| Fortune 500 | 9% |
| Professional | 8% |
| Media | 5% |
| Retail | 5% |
| Technology | 3% |
| Education | 3% |
| Finance | 3% |
| Health Care | 3% |
| Construction | 2% |
| Automotive | 2% |
| Start-up | 1% |
| Government | 1% |
| Energy | 1% |
| Non Profits | 1% |
| Hospitality | 1% |
| Agriculture | 1% |
| Insurance | 1% |
| Telecommunication | 1% |
Converter operator turnover and employment statistics
Converter operator unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for converter operators between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Converter operator unemployment rate by year
| Year | Converter operator unemployment rate |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 8.49% |
| 2011 | 8.75% |
| 2012 | 6.38% |
| 2013 | 7.50% |
| 2014 | 5.73% |
| 2015 | 4.44% |
| 2016 | 3.46% |
| 2017 | 3.72% |
| 2018 | 2.51% |
| 2019 | 2.84% |
| 2020 | 3.82% |
| 2021 | 3.65% |
Average converter operator tenure
The average converter operator stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 301 converter operators resumes in Zippia's database.
Converter operator tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 26% |
| 1-2 years | 26% |
| 3-4 years | 15% |
| 5-7 years | 14% |
| 8-10 years | 7% |
| 11+ years | 12% |
Converter operator LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of converter 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Adjusto-Writer Operator | 4.67% | 36,319 |
| Principal Clerk | 5.99% | 105,870 |
| Mailer Apprentice | 7.17% | 5,779 |
| Converter Operator | 10.21% | - |
| Cancellation Clerk | 11.18% | 66,320 |
| Crime Data Specialist | 11.19% | 68,456 |
| Coin Machine Operator | 14.20% | 53,797 |
Similar converter operator jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Adjusto-Writer Operator | 4.67% | 36,319 |
| Principal Clerk | 5.99% | 105,870 |
| Mailer Apprentice | 7.17% | 5,779 |
| Cancellation Clerk | 11.18% | 66,320 |
| Crime Data Specialist | 11.19% | 68,456 |
| Coin Machine Operator | 14.20% | 53,797 |
Foreign languages spoken by converter operators
- Spanish, 80.0%
- French, 20.0%
Converter operator languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 80.0% |
| French | 20.0% |