Cut out operator demographics and statistics in the US
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Cut out operator gender statistics
14.8% of cut out operators are women and 85.2% of cut out operators are men.
- Male, 85.2%
- Female, 14.8%
Cut out operator gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Male | 85.2% |
| Female | 14.8% |
Cut out operator gender pay gap
Women earn 96¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$40,855
Female income
$39,054
Cut out operator gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in cut out operator positions over time. Currently, 14.8% of cut out operators are female.
Cut out operator gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 86.99% | 13.01% |
| 2011 | 83.86% | 16.14% |
| 2012 | 86.53% | 13.47% |
| 2013 | 87.14% | 12.86% |
| 2014 | 86.40% | 13.60% |
| 2015 | 89.07% | 10.93% |
| 2016 | 87.52% | 12.48% |
| 2017 | 87.81% | 12.19% |
| 2018 | 85.23% | 14.77% |
| 2019 | 85.24% | 14.76% |
| 2020 | 85.46% | 14.54% |
| 2021 | 85.21% | 14.79% |
Cut out operator related jobs gender ratio
We compared cut out 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% |
| Cut Out Operator | 85% | 15% |
| Research And Development Machinist | 99% | 1% |
| Die Repair Machinist | 99% | 1% |
| Head Machinist | 99% | 1% |
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Cut out operator demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among cut out operators is White, which makes up 71.8% of all cut out operators. Comparatively, 13.4% of cut out operators are Hispanic or Latino and 7.9% of cut out operators are Black or African American.
- White, 71.8%
- Hispanic or Latino, 13.4%
- Black or African American, 7.9%
- Unknown, 4.4%
- Asian, 1.7%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.8%
Cut out operator race
| Cut out operator race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 71.8% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 13.4% |
| Black or African American | 7.9% |
| Unknown | 4.4% |
| Asian | 1.7% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.8% |
Cut out operator race and ethnicity over time
See how cut out operator racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Cut out operator race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 75.61% | 8.92% | 1.39% | 12.77% |
| 2011 | 75.80% | 9.73% | 1.63% | 11.13% |
| 2012 | 73.65% | 9.91% | 1.82% | 13.30% |
| 2013 | 73.96% | 9.26% | 1.83% | 12.28% |
| 2014 | 73.99% | 7.50% | 2.62% | 12.90% |
| 2015 | 72.86% | 7.38% | 2.42% | 15.24% |
| 2016 | 74.88% | 7.30% | 2.55% | 13.39% |
| 2017 | 72.65% | 8.46% | 2.03% | 13.65% |
| 2018 | 75.32% | 7.30% | 2.87% | 12.20% |
| 2019 | 77.78% | 6.78% | 1.57% | 11.31% |
| 2020 | 73.26% | 9.95% | 1.49% | 9.83% |
| 2021 | 71.84% | 7.93% | 1.68% | 13.41% |
Cut out operator wage gap by race
According to our data, white cut out operators have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Unknown cut out operators have the lowest average salary at $39,529.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $39,529 |
| White | $41,942 |
| Black or African American | $41,357 |
| Asian | $40,370 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $41,119 |
Average cut out operator age
See how the average age of cut out operators varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Cut out operator age by race and gender
| Race | Male age | Female age |
|---|---|---|
| Unknown | 43 | |
| White | 48 | 48 |
| Black or African American | 50 | 41.5 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 47.5 |
Cut out operator age breakdown
The average age of cut out operators is 40+ years years old, representing 68% of the cut out operator population.
Cut out operator age breakdown
| Cut Out Operator Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 68% |
| 30-40 years | 17% |
| 20-30 years | 14% |
Cut out operator educational attainment
The most common degree for cut out operators is high school diploma, with 46% of cut out operators earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are associate degree degree at 19% and associate degree degree at 17%.
- High School Diploma, 46%
- Associate, 19%
- Bachelor's, 17%
- Diploma, 10%
- Other Degrees, 8%
Cut out operators by degree level
| Cut out operator degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| High School Diploma | 46% |
| Associate | 19% |
| Bachelor's | 17% |
| Diploma | 10% |
| Other Degrees | 8% |
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Cut out operator employment statistics
Most cut out operators work for a private in the manufacturing industry.
Company size where cut out operators work
Below, you can see the size of companies where cut out operators work.
Cut out operator jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 5% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 11% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 22% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 9% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 29% |
| > 10,000 employees | 25% |
Cut out operator jobs by company type
Employees with the cut out operator job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most cut out operators prefer to work at private companies over public companies.
Cut out operator jobs by sector
| Company type | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 2% |
| Public | 27% |
| Private | 70% |
Cut out operator jobs by industry
The most common industries for cut out operators are manufacturing, professional and retail.
Cut out operator industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Manufacturing | 36% |
| Fortune 500 | 10% |
| Professional | 9% |
| Retail | 6% |
| Transportation | 6% |
| Construction | 6% |
| Technology | 4% |
| Finance | 3% |
| Automotive | 3% |
| Health Care | 3% |
| Media | 2% |
| Energy | 2% |
| Education | 2% |
| Hospitality | 2% |
| Agriculture | 2% |
| Start-up | 2% |
| Pharmaceutical | 1% |
| Internet | 1% |
| Real Estate | 1% |
| Non Profits | 1% |
Cut out operator turnover and employment statistics
Cut out operator unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for cut out operators between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Cut out operator unemployment rate by year
| Year | Cut out operator unemployment rate |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 19.96% |
| 2011 | 12.01% |
| 2012 | 11.05% |
| 2013 | 8.19% |
| 2014 | 6.40% |
| 2015 | 4.69% |
| 2016 | 5.10% |
| 2017 | 5.70% |
| 2018 | 5.07% |
| 2019 | 3.79% |
| 2020 | 4.89% |
| 2021 | 6.42% |
Average cut out operator tenure
The average cut out operator stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 520 cut out operators resumes in Zippia's database.
Cut out operator tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 22% |
| 1-2 years | 33% |
| 3-4 years | 12% |
| 5-7 years | 16% |
| 8-10 years | 4% |
| 11+ years | 13% |
Cut out operator LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of cut out 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Oxyacetylene Cutter | 2.57% | 4,503 |
| Cut Out Operator | 2.74% | - |
| Crankshaft Grinder | 3.20% | 646 |
| Precision Instrument Maker | 3.26% | 9,766 |
| Wire Mill Rover | 3.27% | 1,031 |
| Machine Tool Operator | 5.87% | 66,471 |
| Bearing Grinder | 6.48% | 650 |
Similar cut out operator jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Oxyacetylene Cutter | 2.57% | 4,503 |
| Crankshaft Grinder | 3.20% | 646 |
| Precision Instrument Maker | 3.26% | 9,766 |
| Wire Mill Rover | 3.27% | 1,031 |
| Machine Tool Operator | 5.87% | 66,471 |
| Bearing Grinder | 6.48% | 650 |
Foreign languages spoken by cut out operators
The most common foreign language among cut out operators is Spanish at 37.5%. The second-most popular foreign language spoken is Chinese at 12.5% and French is the third-most popular at 12.5%.
- Spanish, 37.5%
- Chinese, 12.5%
- French, 12.5%
- Cantonese, 12.5%
- Mandarin, 12.5%
- Other, 12.5%
Cut out operator languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 37.5% |
| Chinese | 12.5% |
| French | 12.5% |
| Cantonese | 12.5% |
| Mandarin | 12.5% |
| Other | 12.5% |
