Die operator demographics and statistics in the US
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Die operator gender statistics
23.7% of die operators are women and 76.3% of die operators are men.
- Male, 76.3%
- Female, 23.7%
Die operator gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Male | 76.3% |
| Female | 23.7% |
Die operator gender pay gap
Women earn 99¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$30,914
Female income
$30,653
Die operator gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in die operator positions over time. Currently, 23.7% of die operators are female.
Die operator gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 76.57% | 23.43% |
| 2011 | 75.97% | 24.03% |
| 2012 | 78.68% | 21.32% |
| 2013 | 79.16% | 20.84% |
| 2014 | 78.04% | 21.96% |
| 2015 | 80.40% | 19.60% |
| 2016 | 78.71% | 21.29% |
| 2017 | 76.02% | 23.98% |
| 2018 | 75.72% | 24.28% |
| 2019 | 77.64% | 22.36% |
| 2020 | 75.33% | 24.67% |
| 2021 | 76.27% | 23.73% |
Die operator related jobs gender ratio
We compared die operators with similar job titles to see how gender ratios vary. As you can see, dredge operator and tower crane operator have the biggest gender ratio gaps.
| Job title | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Gift Wrapper | 12% | 88% |
| Gift Packer | 18% | 82% |
| Pill Packer | 19% | 81% |
| Die Operator | 76% | 24% |
| Green Chain Operator | 99% | 1% |
| Tower Crane Operator | 99% | 1% |
| Dredge Operator | 99% | 1% |
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Die operator demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among die operators is White, which makes up 60.7% of all die operators. Comparatively, 17.2% of die operators are Hispanic or Latino and 14.5% of die operators are Black or African American.
- White, 60.7%
- Hispanic or Latino, 17.2%
- Black or African American, 14.5%
- Unknown, 4.4%
- Asian, 2.4%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.8%
Die operator race
| Die operator race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 60.7% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 17.2% |
| Black or African American | 14.5% |
| Unknown | 4.4% |
| Asian | 2.4% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.8% |
Die operator race and ethnicity over time
See how die operator racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Die operator race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 65.47% | 14.72% | 2.34% | 14.96% |
| 2011 | 64.20% | 14.68% | 2.30% | 16.45% |
| 2012 | 64.86% | 14.41% | 2.23% | 15.98% |
| 2013 | 64.47% | 14.11% | 2.41% | 16.35% |
| 2014 | 64.40% | 13.95% | 2.67% | 16.18% |
| 2015 | 65.86% | 12.67% | 2.29% | 16.61% |
| 2016 | 63.30% | 15.51% | 2.19% | 16.42% |
| 2017 | 64.85% | 13.47% | 2.38% | 16.67% |
| 2018 | 63.35% | 14.15% | 2.82% | 16.78% |
| 2019 | 66.28% | 12.78% | 2.46% | 15.54% |
| 2020 | 61.07% | 14.80% | 2.72% | 15.98% |
| 2021 | 60.72% | 14.50% | 2.43% | 17.16% |
Die operator wage gap by race
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $30,949 |
| White | $30,932 |
| Black or African American | $30,350 |
| Asian | $31,505 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $30,842 |
Average die operator age
See how the average age of die operators varies based on ethnicity and gender.
Male
Female
Die operator age by race and gender
| Race | Male age | Female age |
|---|---|---|
| Black or African American | 44 | 37 |
| Unknown | 40 | 44 |
| Asian | 42.5 | |
| Hispanic or Latino | 42 | 42 |
| White | 45 | 49.5 |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 34 |
Die operator age breakdown
The average age of die operators is 40+ years years old, representing 60% of the die operator population.
Die operator age breakdown
| Die Operator Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 60% |
| 30-40 years | 24% |
| 20-30 years | 17% |
Die operator educational attainment
- High School Diploma, 35%
- Associate, 27%
- Bachelor's, 18%
- Diploma, 11%
- Other Degrees, 9%
Die operators by degree level
| Die operator degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| High School Diploma | 35% |
| Associate | 27% |
| Bachelor's | 18% |
| Diploma | 11% |
| Other Degrees | 9% |
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Die operator wage gap by degree level
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| High School Diploma or Less | $30,971 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $30,924 |
| Some College/ Associate Degree | $31,478 |
Die operator employment statistics
Most die operators work for a private in the manufacturing industry.
Company size where die operators work
Below, you can see the size of companies where die operators work.
Die operator jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 9% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 11% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 26% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 8% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 22% |
| > 10,000 employees | 24% |
Die operator jobs by company type
Employees with the die operator job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most die operators prefer to work at private companies over public companies.
Die operator jobs by sector
| Company type | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 1% |
| Public | 27% |
| Private | 69% |
| Government | 3% |
Die operator jobs by industry
The most common industries for die operators are manufacturing, technology and professional.
Die operator industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Manufacturing | 30% |
| Technology | 12% |
| Fortune 500 | 11% |
| Professional | 11% |
| Automotive | 6% |
| Transportation | 5% |
| Retail | 4% |
| Health Care | 4% |
| Government | 3% |
| Media | 3% |
| Finance | 2% |
| Telecommunication | 1% |
| Start-up | 1% |
| Construction | 1% |
| Education | 1% |
| Energy | 1% |
| Hospitality | 1% |
| Insurance | 1% |
Die operator turnover and employment statistics
Die operator unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for die operators between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Die operator unemployment rate by year
| Year | Die operator unemployment rate |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 17.04% |
| 2011 | 14.60% |
| 2012 | 12.67% |
| 2013 | 10.05% |
| 2014 | 9.10% |
| 2015 | 6.72% |
| 2016 | 6.89% |
| 2017 | 5.99% |
| 2018 | 5.33% |
| 2019 | 4.81% |
| 2020 | 7.22% |
| 2021 | 6.71% |
Average die operator tenure
The average die operator stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 195 die operators resumes in Zippia's database.
Die operator tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 22% |
| 1-2 years | 32% |
| 3-4 years | 17% |
| 5-7 years | 13% |
| 8-10 years | 7% |
| 11+ years | 9% |
Die operator LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of die 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Cooling Tower Operator | 1.94% | 26,902 |
| Die Operator | 3.85% | - |
| Scrap Metal Collector | 4.13% | 5,838 |
| Tower Cleaner | 4.59% | 36,684 |
| Oven Loader | 4.67% | 3,399 |
| Case Filler | 6.68% | 30,292 |
| Cotton Cleaner | 10.43% | 35,477 |
Similar die operator jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Cooling Tower Operator | 1.94% | 26,902 |
| Scrap Metal Collector | 4.13% | 5,838 |
| Tower Cleaner | 4.59% | 36,684 |
| Oven Loader | 4.67% | 3,399 |
| Case Filler | 6.68% | 30,292 |
| Cotton Cleaner | 10.43% | 35,477 |
Foreign languages spoken by die operators
- Spanish, 100.0%
Die operator languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 100.0% |