Data processing operator demographics and statistics in the US
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Data processing operator gender statistics
64.0% of data processing operators are women and 36.0% of data processing operators are men.
- Female, 64.0%
- Male, 36.0%
Data processing operator gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Female | 64.0% |
| Male | 36.0% |
Data processing operator gender pay gap
Women earn 89¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$46,020
Female income
$41,113
Data processing operator gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in data processing operator positions over time. Currently, 64.0% of data processing operators are female.
Data processing operator gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 15.91% | 84.09% |
| 2011 | 16.86% | 83.14% |
| 2012 | 15.94% | 84.06% |
| 2013 | 17.11% | 82.89% |
| 2014 | 17.35% | 82.65% |
| 2015 | 15.77% | 84.23% |
| 2016 | 16.61% | 83.39% |
| 2017 | 18.86% | 81.14% |
| 2018 | 35.84% | 64.16% |
| 2019 | 33.64% | 66.36% |
| 2020 | 36.62% | 63.38% |
| 2021 | 36.03% | 63.97% |
Data processing operator related jobs gender ratio
We compared data processing operators with similar job titles to see how gender ratios vary. As you can see, blueprint reader and recovery operator have the biggest gender ratio gaps.
| Job title | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Statistical Typist | 6% | 94% |
| Medical Typist | 7% | 93% |
| Insurance Biller | 7% | 93% |
| Data Processing Operator | 36% | 64% |
| High Speed Printer Operator | 85% | 15% |
| Recovery Operator | 88% | 12% |
| Blueprint Reader | 95% | 5% |
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Data processing operator demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among data processing operators is White, which makes up 63.8% of all data processing operators. Comparatively, 12.3% of data processing operators are Asian and 9.9% of data processing operators are Hispanic or Latino.
- White, 63.8%
- Asian, 12.3%
- Hispanic or Latino, 9.9%
- Black or African American, 8.6%
- Unknown, 4.9%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.5%
Data processing operator race
| Data processing operator race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 63.8% |
| Asian | 12.3% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 9.9% |
| Black or African American | 8.6% |
| Unknown | 4.9% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.5% |
Data processing operator race and ethnicity over time
See how data processing operator racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Data processing operator race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 73.78% | 10.52% | 5.87% | 7.88% |
| 2011 | 74.43% | 11.10% | 4.20% | 7.98% |
| 2012 | 71.73% | 11.83% | 5.43% | 8.73% |
| 2013 | 70.23% | 12.13% | 6.03% | 8.79% |
| 2014 | 72.66% | 8.61% | 6.05% | 10.12% |
| 2015 | 70.33% | 10.25% | 6.55% | 10.08% |
| 2016 | 68.81% | 10.85% | 6.53% | 10.85% |
| 2017 | 69.45% | 10.26% | 6.29% | 10.93% |
| 2018 | 69.09% | 7.92% | 11.69% | 8.14% |
| 2019 | 68.17% | 8.49% | 11.66% | 8.86% |
| 2020 | 63.99% | 8.46% | 12.15% | 10.39% |
| 2021 | 63.75% | 8.59% | 12.32% | 9.87% |
Data processing operator wage gap by race
According to our data, asian data processing operators have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Hispanic or latino data processing operators have the lowest average salary at $43,244.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $43,333 |
| White | $45,082 |
| Black or African American | $44,193 |
| Asian | $55,287 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $43,244 |
Average data processing operator age
See how the average age of data processing operators varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Data processing operator age by race and gender
| Race | Male age | Female age |
|---|---|---|
| Black or African American | 42 | 42 |
| Unknown | 41 | 41 |
| Asian | 42 | 42 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 40 | 40.5 |
| White | 44 | 48 |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 36 | 42 |
Data processing operator age breakdown
The average age of data processing operators is 40+ years years old, representing 62% of the data processing operator population.
Data processing operator age breakdown
| Data Processing Operator Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 62% |
| 30-40 years | 27% |
| 20-30 years | 11% |
Data processing operator educational attainment
The most common degree for data processing operators is bachelor's degree, with 43% of data processing operators earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are associate degree degree at 27% and associate degree degree at 17%.
- Bachelor's, 43%
- Associate, 27%
- High School Diploma, 17%
- Master's, 5%
- Other Degrees, 8%
Data processing operators by degree level
| Data processing operator degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 43% |
| Associate | 27% |
| High School Diploma | 17% |
| Master's | 5% |
| Other Degrees | 8% |
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Data processing operator wage gap by degree level
According to the data, data processing operators with a Master's degree earn more than those without, at $62,856 annually. With a Doctorate degree, data processing operators earn a median annual income of $58,796 compared to $51,775 for data processing operators with an Bachelor's degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| Master's Degree | $62,856 |
| High School Diploma or Less | $37,026 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $51,775 |
| Doctorate Degree | $58,796 |
| Some College/ Associate Degree | $36,677 |
Data processing operator employment statistics
Most data processing operators work for a private in the finance industry.
Company size where data processing operators work
Below, you can see the size of companies where data processing operators work.
Data processing operator jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 4% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 15% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 24% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 10% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 21% |
| > 10,000 employees | 26% |
Data processing operator jobs by company type
Employees with the data processing operator job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most data processing operators prefer to work at private companies over public companies.
Data processing operator jobs by sector
| Company type | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 7% |
| Public | 28% |
| Private | 58% |
| Government | 7% |
Data processing operator jobs by industry
The most common industries for data processing operators are finance, professional and health care.
Data processing operator industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Finance | 20% |
| Fortune 500 | 14% |
| Professional | 9% |
| Health Care | 8% |
| Retail | 7% |
| Government | 6% |
| Manufacturing | 6% |
| Education | 6% |
| Technology | 6% |
| Media | 3% |
| Transportation | 2% |
| Construction | 2% |
| Insurance | 2% |
| Pharmaceutical | 1% |
| Hospitality | 1% |
| Energy | 1% |
| Non Profits | 1% |
Data processing operator turnover and employment statistics
Data processing operator unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for data processing operators between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Data processing operator unemployment rate by year
| Year | Data processing operator unemployment rate |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 8.49% |
| 2011 | 8.75% |
| 2012 | 6.38% |
| 2013 | 7.50% |
| 2014 | 5.73% |
| 2015 | 4.44% |
| 2016 | 3.46% |
| 2017 | 3.72% |
| 2018 | 2.51% |
| 2019 | 2.84% |
| 2020 | 3.82% |
| 2021 | 3.65% |
Average data processing operator tenure
The average data processing operator stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 420 data processing operators resumes in Zippia's database.
Data processing operator tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 16% |
| 1-2 years | 37% |
| 3-4 years | 18% |
| 5-7 years | 14% |
| 8-10 years | 5% |
| 11+ years | 11% |
Data processing operator LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of data processing 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Data Keyer | 4.67% | 66,037 |
| Student Office Assistant | 5.99% | 73,080 |
| Tube Station Attendant | 7.17% | 45,468 |
| Data Processing Operator | 10.21% | - |
| Insurance Specialist | 11.18% | 98,595 |
| Crime Data Specialist | 11.19% | 68,456 |
| Graphotype Operator | 14.20% | 25,989 |
Similar data processing operator jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Data Keyer | 4.67% | 66,037 |
| Student Office Assistant | 5.99% | 73,080 |
| Tube Station Attendant | 7.17% | 45,468 |
| Insurance Specialist | 11.18% | 98,595 |
| Crime Data Specialist | 11.19% | 68,456 |
| Graphotype Operator | 14.20% | 25,989 |
Foreign languages spoken by data processing operators
- Spanish, 75.0%
- French, 25.0%
Data processing operator languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 75.0% |
| French | 25.0% |
