Covering machine operator demographics and statistics in the US
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Covering machine operator gender statistics
56.7% of covering machine operators are women and 43.3% of covering machine operators are men.
- Female, 56.7%
- Male, 43.3%
Covering machine operator gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Female | 56.7% |
| Male | 43.3% |
Covering machine operator gender pay gap
Women earn 95¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$34,634
Female income
$33,055
Covering machine operator gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in covering machine operator positions over time. Currently, 56.7% of covering machine operators are female.
Covering machine operator gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 39.55% | 60.45% |
| 2011 | 40.58% | 59.42% |
| 2012 | 42.42% | 57.58% |
| 2013 | 40.87% | 59.13% |
| 2014 | 41.16% | 58.84% |
| 2015 | 43.38% | 56.62% |
| 2016 | 44.71% | 55.29% |
| 2017 | 40.96% | 59.04% |
| 2018 | 45.60% | 54.40% |
| 2019 | 42.57% | 57.43% |
| 2020 | 40.75% | 59.25% |
| 2021 | 43.33% | 56.67% |
Covering machine operator related jobs gender ratio
We compared covering machine operators with similar job titles to see how gender ratios vary. As you can see, dye tub operator and cloth doffer have the biggest gender ratio gaps.
| Job title | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Laundress | 3% | 97% |
| Custom Seamstress | 3% | 97% |
| Seamstress | 6% | 94% |
| Covering Machine Operator | 43% | 57% |
| Dry Finisher | 94% | 6% |
| Cloth Doffer | 95% | 5% |
| Dye Tub Operator | 97% | 3% |
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Covering machine operator demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among covering machine operators is White, which makes up 47.9% of all covering machine operators. Comparatively, 26.5% of covering machine operators are Hispanic or Latino and 12.6% of covering machine operators are Asian.
- White, 47.9%
- Hispanic or Latino, 26.5%
- Asian, 12.6%
- Black or African American, 7.8%
- Unknown, 4.5%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.7%
Covering machine operator race
| Covering machine operator race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 47.9% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 26.5% |
| Asian | 12.6% |
| Black or African American | 7.8% |
| Unknown | 4.5% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.7% |
Covering machine operator race and ethnicity over time
See how covering machine operator racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Covering machine operator race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 45.84% | 10.62% | 14.46% | 28.26% |
| 2011 | 43.69% | 12.49% | 12.19% | 30.01% |
| 2012 | 44.50% | 11.04% | 13.61% | 29.56% |
| 2013 | 44.91% | 9.09% | 13.61% | 30.43% |
| 2014 | 44.13% | 8.56% | 12.63% | 33.17% |
| 2015 | 47.09% | 8.46% | 13.04% | 29.77% |
| 2016 | 45.15% | 9.28% | 13.19% | 30.70% |
| 2017 | 45.67% | 10.36% | 12.01% | 29.84% |
| 2018 | 47.13% | 9.55% | 13.33% | 28.57% |
| 2019 | 49.06% | 9.54% | 13.22% | 26.89% |
| 2020 | 48.66% | 8.11% | 11.84% | 27.80% |
| 2021 | 47.88% | 7.76% | 12.60% | 26.47% |
Covering machine operator wage gap by race
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $34,153 |
| White | $35,539 |
| Black or African American | $34,582 |
| Asian | $34,885 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $34,030 |
Average covering machine operator age
See how the average age of covering machine operators varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Covering machine operator age by race and gender
| Race | Male age | Female age |
|---|---|---|
| Unknown | 53 | |
| White | 49 | 55 |
| Black or African American | 47 | 55 |
| Asian | 48.5 | 56 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 47 | 49 |
Covering machine operator age breakdown
The average age of covering machine operators is 40+ years years old, representing 81% of the covering machine operator population.
Covering machine operator age breakdown
| Covering Machine Operator Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 81% |
| 30-40 years | 14% |
| 20-30 years | 5% |
Covering machine operator educational attainment
The most common degree for covering machine operators is high school diploma, with 65% of covering machine operators earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are associate degree degree at 24% and associate degree degree at 6%.
- High School Diploma, 65%
- Associate, 24%
- Bachelor's, 6%
- Diploma, 6%
Covering machine operators by degree level
| Covering machine operator degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| High School Diploma | 65% |
| Associate | 24% |
| Bachelor's | 6% |
| Diploma | 6% |
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Covering machine operator wage gap by degree level
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| High School Diploma or Less | $35,125 |
| No Education | $34,415 |
Covering machine operator turnover and employment statistics
Covering machine operator unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for covering machine operators between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Covering machine operator unemployment rate by year
| Year | Covering machine operator unemployment rate |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 15.35% |
| 2011 | 11.91% |
| 2012 | 10.40% |
| 2013 | 8.24% |
| 2014 | 5.56% |
| 2015 | 5.92% |
| 2016 | 4.07% |
| 2017 | 5.15% |
| 2018 | 6.28% |
| 2019 | 3.00% |
| 2020 | 8.49% |
| 2021 | 6.83% |
Average covering machine operator tenure
The average covering machine operator stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 34 covering machine operators resumes in Zippia's database.
Covering machine operator tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 16% |
| 1-2 years | 27% |
| 3-4 years | 8% |
| 5-7 years | 16% |
| 8-10 years | 5% |
| 11+ years | 27% |
Covering machine operator LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of covering 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Dry Dip Worker | 5.10% | 24,037 |
| Upholstery Auto Trimmer | 5.26% | 6,293 |
| Covering Machine Operator | 5.45% | - |
| Cloth Washer | 7.83% | 34,411 |
| Custom Tailor Apprentice | 12.01% | 7,326 |
Similar covering machine operator jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Dry Dip Worker | 5.10% | 24,037 |
| Upholstery Auto Trimmer | 5.26% | 6,293 |
| Cloth Washer | 7.83% | 34,411 |
| Custom Tailor Apprentice | 12.01% | 7,326 |