Cup operator demographics and statistics in the US
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Cup operator gender statistics
31.4% of cup operators are women and 68.6% of cup operators are men.
- Male, 68.6%
- Female, 31.4%
Cup operator gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Male | 68.6% |
| Female | 31.4% |
Cup operator gender pay gap
Women earn 88¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$42,287
Female income
$37,002
Cup operator gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in cup operator positions over time. Currently, 31.4% of cup operators are female.
Cup operator gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 68.51% | 31.49% |
| 2011 | 76.21% | 23.79% |
| 2012 | 68.08% | 31.92% |
| 2013 | 76.63% | 23.37% |
| 2014 | 74.22% | 25.78% |
| 2015 | 79.48% | 20.52% |
| 2016 | 74.94% | 25.06% |
| 2017 | 74.96% | 25.04% |
| 2018 | 67.68% | 32.32% |
| 2019 | 78.77% | 21.23% |
| 2020 | 75.53% | 24.47% |
| 2021 | 68.57% | 31.43% |
Cup operator related jobs gender ratio
We compared cup 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% |
| Cup Operator | 69% | 31% |
| Bucket Operator | 99% | 1% |
| Stone Cutter | 99% | 1% |
| Corrugator | 99% | 1% |
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Cup operator demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among cup operators is White, which makes up 55.3% of all cup operators. Comparatively, 17.6% of cup operators are Hispanic or Latino and 14.9% of cup operators are Black or African American.
- White, 55.3%
- Hispanic or Latino, 17.6%
- Black or African American, 14.9%
- Unknown, 4.7%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 4.0%
- Asian, 3.5%
Cup operator race
| Cup operator race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 55.3% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 17.6% |
| Black or African American | 14.9% |
| Unknown | 4.7% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 4.0% |
| Asian | 3.5% |
Cup operator race and ethnicity over time
See how cup operator racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Cup operator race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 60.42% | 16.70% | 3.63% | 17.58% |
| 2011 | 58.45% | 16.09% | 3.38% | 18.16% |
| 2012 | 60.80% | 13.40% | 2.98% | 18.53% |
| 2013 | 61.95% | 14.61% | 3.03% | 18.54% |
| 2014 | 61.55% | 12.58% | 5.55% | 16.30% |
| 2015 | 61.13% | 16.79% | 3.81% | 15.57% |
| 2016 | 60.43% | 15.02% | 3.45% | 18.35% |
| 2017 | 60.65% | 16.84% | 2.41% | 17.38% |
| 2018 | 63.37% | 10.24% | 3.95% | 19.61% |
| 2019 | 65.88% | 16.51% | 2.72% | 12.22% |
| 2020 | 66.02% | 12.36% | 1.90% | 15.49% |
| 2021 | 55.35% | 14.89% | 3.48% | 17.63% |
Cup operator wage gap by race
According to our data, white cup operators have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Black or african american cup operators have the lowest average salary at $40,875.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $43,146 |
| White | $44,278 |
| Black or African American | $40,875 |
| Asian | $41,771 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $41,456 |
Cup operator age breakdown
The average age of cup operators is 40+ years years old, representing 74% of the cup operator population.
Cup operator age breakdown
| Cup Operator Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 74% |
| 30-40 years | 19% |
| 20-30 years | 6% |
Cup operator educational attainment
The most common degree for cup operators is high school diploma, with 47% of cup operators earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are bachelor's degree degree at 21% and bachelor's degree degree at 5%.
- High School Diploma, 47%
- Bachelor's, 21%
- Master's, 5%
- Associate, 5%
- Other Degrees, 22%
Cup operators by degree level
| Cup operator degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| High School Diploma | 47% |
| Bachelor's | 21% |
| Master's | 5% |
| Associate | 5% |
| Other Degrees | 22% |
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Cup operator wage gap by degree level
According to the data, cup operators with a Master's degree earn more than those without, at $47,557 annually. With a Bachelor's degree, cup operators earn a median annual income of $43,387 compared to $42,430 for cup operators with an Associate degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| Master's Degree | $47,557 |
| High School Diploma or Less | $39,024 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $43,387 |
| Some College/ Associate Degree | $42,430 |
Cup operator employment statistics
Most cup operators work for a private in the manufacturing industry.
Company size where cup operators work
Below, you can see the size of companies where cup operators work.
Cup operator jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 50 - 100 employees | 8% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 29% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 8% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 25% |
| > 10,000 employees | 29% |
Cup operator jobs by company type
Employees with the cup operator job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most cup operators prefer to work at private companies over public companies.
Cup operator jobs by sector
| Company type | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 8% |
| Public | 38% |
| Private | 54% |
Cup operator jobs by industry
The most common industries for cup operators are manufacturing, education and transportation.
Cup operator industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Manufacturing | 50% |
| Education | 8% |
| Transportation | 8% |
| Media | 8% |
| Fortune 500 | 8% |
| Energy | 4% |
| Health Care | 4% |
| Construction | 4% |
| Hospitality | 4% |
Cup operator turnover and employment statistics
Cup operator unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for cup operators between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Cup operator unemployment rate by year
| Year | Cup operator unemployment rate |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 13.20% |
| 2011 | 10.92% |
| 2012 | 8.89% |
| 2013 | 8.31% |
| 2014 | 6.60% |
| 2015 | 6.78% |
| 2016 | 5.77% |
| 2017 | 5.94% |
| 2018 | 4.76% |
| 2019 | 5.33% |
| 2020 | 6.06% |
| 2021 | 9.47% |
Average cup operator tenure
The average cup operator stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 76 cup operators resumes in Zippia's database.
Cup operator tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 26% |
| 1-2 years | 30% |
| 3-4 years | 13% |
| 5-7 years | 19% |
| 8-10 years | 6% |
| 11+ years | 6% |
Cup operator LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of cup 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Wrapping Checker | 4.47% | 6,866 |
| General Machine Operator | 4.75% | 138,111 |
| Porcelain Finisher | 5.24% | 2,084 |
| Cup Operator | 7.84% | - |
| Separator Tender | 8.41% | 277 |
| Production Line Worker | 8.89% | 123,921 |
| Photo Finisher | 15.21% | 2,312 |
Similar cup operator jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Wrapping Checker | 4.47% | 6,866 |
| General Machine Operator | 4.75% | 138,111 |
| Porcelain Finisher | 5.24% | 2,084 |
| Separator Tender | 8.41% | 277 |
| Production Line Worker | 8.89% | 123,921 |
| Photo Finisher | 15.21% | 2,312 |
Foreign languages spoken by cup operators
The most common foreign language among cup operators is Spanish at 50.0%. The second-most popular foreign language spoken is Portuguese at 25.0% and French is the third-most popular at 25.0%.
- Spanish, 50.0%
- Portuguese, 25.0%
- French, 25.0%
Cup operator languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 50.0% |
| Portuguese | 25.0% |
| French | 25.0% |