Cupola operator demographics and statistics in the US
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Cupola operator demographics by:
Cupola operator gender statistics
5.3% of cupola operators are women and 94.7% of cupola operators are men.
- Male, 94.7%
- Female, 5.3%
Cupola operator gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Male | 94.7% |
| Female | 5.3% |
Cupola operator gender pay gap
Women earn 73¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$54,317
Female income
$39,789
Cupola operator gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in cupola operator positions over time. Currently, 5.3% of cupola operators are female.
Cupola operator gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 97.88% | 2.12% |
| 2011 | 97.35% | 2.65% |
| 2012 | 96.60% | 3.40% |
| 2013 | 97.38% | 2.62% |
| 2014 | 98.95% | 1.05% |
| 2015 | 95.73% | 4.27% |
| 2016 | 95.93% | 4.07% |
| 2017 | 96.44% | 3.56% |
| 2018 | 96.15% | 3.85% |
| 2019 | 96.67% | 3.33% |
| 2020 | 97.90% | 2.10% |
| 2021 | 94.74% | 5.26% |
Cupola operator related jobs gender ratio
We compared cupola 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% |
| Cupola Operator | 95% | 5% |
| Research And Development Machinist | 99% | 1% |
| Die Repair Machinist | 99% | 1% |
| Head Machinist | 99% | 1% |
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Cupola operator demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among cupola operators is White, which makes up 67.6% of all cupola operators. Comparatively, 14.2% of cupola operators are Hispanic or Latino and 9.9% of cupola 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%
Cupola operator race
| Cupola 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% |
Cupola operator race and ethnicity over time
See how cupola operator racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Cupola 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% |
Cupola operator wage gap by race
According to our data, asian cupola operators have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Unknown cupola operators have the lowest average salary at $44,707.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $44,707 |
| White | $52,478 |
| Black or African American | $50,017 |
| Asian | $63,585 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $63,369 |
Cupola operator age breakdown
The average age of cupola operators is 40+ years years old, representing 59% of the cupola operator population.
Cupola operator age breakdown
| Cupola Operator Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 59% |
| 30-40 years | 25% |
| 20-30 years | 16% |
Cupola operator educational attainment
The most common degree for cupola operators is bachelor's degree, with 33% of cupola operators earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are high school diploma degree at 22% and high school diploma degree at 11%.
- Bachelor's, 33%
- High School Diploma, 22%
- Diploma, 11%
- Associate, 11%
- Other Degrees, 23%
Cupola operators by degree level
| Cupola operator degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 33% |
| High School Diploma | 22% |
| Diploma | 11% |
| Associate | 11% |
| Other Degrees | 23% |
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Cupola operator turnover and employment statistics
Cupola operator unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for cupola operators between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Cupola operator unemployment rate by year
| Year | Cupola 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 cupola operator tenure
The average cupola operator stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 20 cupola operators resumes in Zippia's database.
Cupola operator tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 17% |
| 1-2 years | 26% |
| 3-4 years | 17% |
| 5-7 years | 9% |
| 8-10 years | 9% |
| 11+ years | 22% |
Cupola operator LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of cupola 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Welding Specialist | 2.57% | 768 |
| Zinc Plater | 3.20% | 50 |
| Automotive Machinist | 3.26% | 42,134 |
| Skin Pass Operator | 3.27% | 30,846 |
| Machine Tool Operator | 5.87% | 66,471 |
| Metal Polisher | 6.48% | 2,766 |
| Cupola Operator | 7.00% | - |
Similar cupola operator jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Welding Specialist | 2.57% | 768 |
| Zinc Plater | 3.20% | 50 |
| Automotive Machinist | 3.26% | 42,134 |
| Skin Pass Operator | 3.27% | 30,846 |
| Machine Tool Operator | 5.87% | 66,471 |
| Metal Polisher | 6.48% | 2,766 |