Cover operator demographics and statistics in the US
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Cover operator gender statistics
45.5% of cover operators are women and 54.5% of cover operators are men.
- Male, 54.5%
- Female, 45.5%
Cover operator gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Male | 54.5% |
| Female | 45.5% |
Cover operator gender pay gap
Women earn 84¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$40,692
Female income
$34,233
Cover operator gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in cover operator positions over time. Currently, 45.5% of cover operators are female.
Cover operator gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 75.46% | 24.54% |
| 2011 | 71.02% | 28.98% |
| 2012 | 65.42% | 34.58% |
| 2013 | 71.25% | 28.75% |
| 2014 | 86.32% | 13.68% |
| 2015 | 59.92% | 40.08% |
| 2016 | 61.10% | 38.90% |
| 2017 | 64.36% | 35.64% |
| 2018 | 62.45% | 37.55% |
| 2019 | 65.95% | 34.05% |
| 2020 | 75.65% | 24.35% |
| 2021 | 54.55% | 45.45% |
Cover operator related jobs gender ratio
We compared cover 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% |
| Cover Operator | 55% | 45% |
| Research And Development Machinist | 99% | 1% |
| Die Repair Machinist | 99% | 1% |
| Head Machinist | 99% | 1% |
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Cover operator demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among cover operators is White, which makes up 67.6% of all cover operators. Comparatively, 14.2% of cover operators are Hispanic or Latino and 9.9% of cover operators are Black or African American.
- White, 67.6%
- Hispanic or Latino, 14.2%
- Black or African American, 9.9%
- Unknown, 4.7%
- Asian, 2.8%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.8%
Cover operator race
| Cover operator race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 67.6% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 14.2% |
| Black or African American | 9.9% |
| Unknown | 4.7% |
| Asian | 2.8% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.8% |
Cover operator race and ethnicity over time
See how cover operator racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Cover operator race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 75.27% | 13.45% | 1.45% | 9.09% |
| 2011 | 72.35% | 14.65% | 1.49% | 10.16% |
| 2012 | 80.69% | 6.95% | 0.77% | 8.11% |
| 2013 | 79.08% | 11.70% | 0.35% | 6.74% |
| 2014 | 75.76% | 9.76% | 1.68% | 11.45% |
| 2015 | 73.13% | 14.55% | 1.12% | 7.84% |
| 2016 | 77.36% | 10.57% | 1.13% | 7.92% |
| 2017 | 73.55% | 12.50% | 1.79% | 10.00% |
| 2018 | 71.81% | 10.53% | 2.63% | 13.53% |
| 2019 | 73.29% | 9.25% | 0.34% | 14.73% |
| 2020 | 79.72% | 7.83% | 1.38% | 7.83% |
| 2021 | 67.59% | 9.93% | 2.84% | 14.18% |
Cover operator wage gap by race
According to our data, asian cover operators have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Unknown cover operators have the lowest average salary at $36,521.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $36,521 |
| White | $39,921 |
| Black or African American | $38,870 |
| Asian | $44,412 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $44,328 |
Cover operator age breakdown
The average age of cover operators is 40+ years years old, representing 59% of the cover operator population.
Cover operator age breakdown
| Cover Operator Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 59% |
| 30-40 years | 25% |
| 20-30 years | 16% |
Cover operator educational attainment
The most common degree for cover operators is high school diploma, with 36% of cover operators earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are diploma degree at 29% and diploma degree at 29%.
- High School Diploma, 36%
- Diploma, 29%
- Associate, 29%
- Other Degrees, 6%
Cover operators by degree level
| Cover operator degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| High School Diploma | 36% |
| Diploma | 29% |
| Associate | 29% |
| Other Degrees | 6% |
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Cover operator employment statistics
Company size where cover operators work
Below, you can see the size of companies where cover operators work.
Cover operator jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 100 - 500 employees | 12% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 18% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 29% |
| > 10,000 employees | 41% |
Cover operator turnover and employment statistics
Cover operator unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for cover operators between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Cover operator unemployment rate by year
| Year | Cover operator unemployment rate |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 13.56% |
| 2011 | 10.22% |
| 2012 | 9.05% |
| 2013 | 6.36% |
| 2014 | 3.94% |
| 2015 | 3.03% |
| 2016 | 2.80% |
| 2017 | 4.37% |
| 2018 | 2.80% |
| 2019 | 2.92% |
| 2020 | 3.93% |
| 2021 | 7.95% |
Average cover operator tenure
The average cover operator stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 30 cover operators resumes in Zippia's database.
Cover operator tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 19% |
| 1-2 years | 35% |
| 3-4 years | 16% |
| 5-7 years | 11% |
| 8-10 years | 5% |
| 11+ years | 14% |
Cover operator LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of cover 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Lap Welder | 2.57% | 7,054 |
| Saw Filer | 3.20% | 587 |
| Instrument Maker Apprentice | 3.26% | 15,065 |
| Extrusion Line Operator | 3.27% | 87,110 |
| Polishing Machine Operator | 5.87% | 58,159 |
| Balance Screwhead Polisher | 6.48% | 235 |
| Cover Operator | 7.00% | - |
Similar cover operator jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Lap Welder | 2.57% | 7,054 |
| Saw Filer | 3.20% | 587 |
| Instrument Maker Apprentice | 3.26% | 15,065 |
| Extrusion Line Operator | 3.27% | 87,110 |
| Polishing Machine Operator | 5.87% | 58,159 |
| Balance Screwhead Polisher | 6.48% | 235 |
Foreign languages spoken by cover operators
- Spanish, 100.0%
Cover operator languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 100.0% |