Conveyor operator demographics and statistics in the US
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Conveyor operator gender statistics
12.9% of conveyor operators are women and 87.1% of conveyor operators are men.
- Male, 87.1%
- Female, 12.9%
Conveyor operator gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Male | 87.1% |
| Female | 12.9% |
Conveyor operator gender pay gap
Women earn 96¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$32,685
Female income
$31,490
Conveyor operator gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in conveyor operator positions over time. Currently, 12.9% of conveyor operators are female.
Conveyor operator gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 90.84% | 9.16% |
| 2011 | 90.84% | 9.16% |
| 2012 | 87.87% | 12.13% |
| 2013 | 83.07% | 16.93% |
| 2014 | 80.25% | 19.75% |
| 2015 | 85.01% | 14.99% |
| 2016 | 85.15% | 14.85% |
| 2017 | 83.40% | 16.60% |
| 2018 | 92.89% | 7.11% |
| 2019 | 92.65% | 7.35% |
| 2020 | 86.45% | 13.55% |
| 2021 | 87.12% | 12.88% |
Conveyor operator related jobs gender ratio
We compared conveyor operators with similar job titles to see how gender ratios vary. As you can see, dredge operator and tower crane operator have the biggest gender ratio gaps.
| Job title | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Gift Wrapper | 12% | 88% |
| Gift Packer | 18% | 82% |
| Pill Packer | 19% | 81% |
| Conveyor Operator | 87% | 13% |
| Green Chain Operator | 99% | 1% |
| Tower Crane Operator | 99% | 1% |
| Dredge Operator | 99% | 1% |
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Conveyor operator demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among conveyor operators is White, which makes up 73.5% of all conveyor operators. Comparatively, 13.8% of conveyor operators are Hispanic or Latino and 6.7% of conveyor operators are Black or African American.
- White, 73.5%
- Hispanic or Latino, 13.8%
- Black or African American, 6.7%
- Unknown, 4.3%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.9%
- Asian, 0.8%
Conveyor operator race
| Conveyor operator race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 73.5% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 13.8% |
| Black or African American | 6.7% |
| Unknown | 4.3% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.9% |
| Asian | 0.8% |
Conveyor operator race and ethnicity over time
See how conveyor operator racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Conveyor operator race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 69.50% | 12.30% | 1.10% | 14.43% |
| 2011 | 76.10% | 11.22% | 0.49% | 7.32% |
| 2012 | 70.70% | 9.77% | 0.47% | 15.81% |
| 2013 | 79.89% | 5.29% | 1.06% | 11.11% |
| 2014 | 71.88% | 10.42% | 1.04% | 15.10% |
| 2015 | 68.89% | 11.67% | 1.67% | 11.11% |
| 2016 | 61.35% | 19.04% | 1.10% | 15.34% |
| 2017 | 79.49% | 8.14% | 1.10% | 6.89% |
| 2018 | 75.85% | 7.55% | 1.51% | 12.08% |
| 2019 | 76.67% | 6.06% | 0.91% | 12.42% |
| 2020 | 78.00% | 4.40% | 2.00% | 11.60% |
| 2021 | 73.52% | 6.72% | 0.79% | 13.83% |
Conveyor operator wage gap by race
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $32,803 |
| White | $33,035 |
| Black or African American | $32,331 |
| Asian | $32,680 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $32,580 |
Conveyor operator age breakdown
The average age of conveyor operators is 40+ years years old, representing 49% of the conveyor operator population.
Conveyor operator age breakdown
| Conveyor Operator Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 49% |
| 30-40 years | 30% |
| 20-30 years | 21% |
Conveyor operator educational attainment
The most common degree for conveyor operators is high school diploma, with 52% of conveyor operators earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are associate degree degree at 18% and associate degree degree at 15%.
- High School Diploma, 52%
- Associate, 18%
- Diploma, 15%
- Bachelor's, 11%
- Other Degrees, 4%
Conveyor operators by degree level
| Conveyor operator degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| High School Diploma | 52% |
| Associate | 18% |
| Diploma | 15% |
| Bachelor's | 11% |
| Other Degrees | 4% |
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Conveyor operator wage gap by degree level
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| High School Diploma or Less | $32,587 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $32,797 |
| Some College/ Associate Degree | $32,988 |
Conveyor operator employment statistics
Most conveyor operators work for a private in the manufacturing industry.
Company size where conveyor operators work
Below, you can see the size of companies where conveyor operators work.
Conveyor operator jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 4% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 12% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 15% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 6% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 24% |
| > 10,000 employees | 39% |
Conveyor operator jobs by company type
Employees with the conveyor operator job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most conveyor operators prefer to work at private companies over public companies.
Conveyor operator jobs by sector
| Company type | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 1% |
| Public | 36% |
| Private | 61% |
| Government | 1% |
Conveyor operator jobs by industry
The most common industries for conveyor operators are manufacturing, retail and professional.
Conveyor operator industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Manufacturing | 19% |
| Fortune 500 | 19% |
| Retail | 15% |
| Professional | 9% |
| Hospitality | 4% |
| Transportation | 4% |
| Finance | 4% |
| Technology | 4% |
| Media | 3% |
| Automotive | 3% |
| Construction | 3% |
| Non Profits | 2% |
| Real Estate | 2% |
| Pharmaceutical | 1% |
| Internet | 1% |
| Government | 1% |
| Utilities | 1% |
| Health Care | 1% |
| Energy | 1% |
| Education | 1% |
| Agriculture | 1% |
| Insurance | 1% |
Conveyor operator turnover and employment statistics
Conveyor operator unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for conveyor operators between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Conveyor operator unemployment rate by year
| Year | Conveyor operator unemployment rate |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 11.11% |
| 2011 | 15.91% |
| 2012 | 15.69% |
| 2013 | 7.84% |
| 2014 | 9.80% |
| 2015 | 9.32% |
| 2016 | 7.89% |
| 2017 | 5.51% |
| 2018 | 5.09% |
| 2019 | 4.17% |
| 2020 | 8.11% |
| 2021 | 5.12% |
Average conveyor operator tenure
The average conveyor operator stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 292 conveyor operators resumes in Zippia's database.
Conveyor operator tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 46% |
| 1-2 years | 28% |
| 3-4 years | 9% |
| 5-7 years | 6% |
| 8-10 years | 3% |
| 11+ years | 8% |
Conveyor operator LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of conveyor 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Gantry Crane Operator | 1.94% | 30,035 |
| Rewinder Operator | 3.85% | 53,758 |
| Junkman | 4.13% | 1,068 |
| Conveyor Operator | 4.33% | - |
| Sand Wheeler | 4.67% | 722 |
| Gift Wrapper | 6.68% | 607 |
| Wire Charger | 10.43% | 342 |
Similar conveyor operator jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Gantry Crane Operator | 1.94% | 30,035 |
| Rewinder Operator | 3.85% | 53,758 |
| Junkman | 4.13% | 1,068 |
| Sand Wheeler | 4.67% | 722 |
| Gift Wrapper | 6.68% | 607 |
| Wire Charger | 10.43% | 342 |
Foreign languages spoken by conveyor operators
- Spanish, 100.0%
Conveyor operator languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 100.0% |
