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Die press operator demographics and statistics in the US

Die press operator demographics research summary. Zippia estimates die press operator demographics and statistics in the United States by using a database of 30 million profiles. Our die press operator estimates are verified against BLS, Census, and current job openings data for accuracy. Zippia's data science team found the following key facts about die press operators after extensive research and analysis:

  • There are over 151,490 die press operators currently employed in the United States.
  • 11.8% of all die press operators are women, while 88.2% are men.
  • The average die press operator age is 46 years old.
  • The most common ethnicity of die press operators is White (71.8%), followed by Hispanic or Latino (13.4%), Black or African American (7.9%) and Unknown (4.4%).
  • In 2022, women earned 95% of what men earned.
  • 3% of all die press operators are LGBT.
  • Die press operators are 78% more likely to work at private companies in comparison to public companies.
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Die press operator gender statistics

11.8% of die press operators are women and 88.2% of die press operators are men.
  • Male, 88.2%
  • Female, 11.8%

Die press operator gender ratio

GenderPercentages
Male88.2%
Female11.8%

Die press operator gender pay gap

Women earn 95¢ for every $1 earned by men

male-income
Male income
$40,582
female-income
Female income
$38,602

Die press operator gender ratio over time

This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in die press operator positions over time. Currently, 11.8% of die press operators are female.
Male
Female
100%
80%
60%
40%
20%
0%
2010
2011
2012
2013
2014
2015
2016
2017
2018
2019
2020
2021

Die press operator gender ratio by year

YearMaleFemale
201089.69%10.31%
201187.10%12.90%
201289.31%10.69%
201389.81%10.19%
201489.20%10.80%
201591.38%8.62%
201690.12%9.88%
201790.35%9.65%
201888.24%11.76%
201988.25%11.75%
202088.43%11.57%
202188.22%11.78%

Die press operator related jobs gender ratio

We compared die press 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 titleMaleFemale
Special Process Person31%69%
Die Press Operator88%12%
Research And Development Machinist99%1%
Die Repair Machinist99%1%
Head Machinist99%1%

Die press operator demographics by race

The most common ethnicity among die press operators is White, which makes up 71.8% of all die press operators. Comparatively, 13.4% of die press operators are Hispanic or Latino and 7.9% of die press 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%

Die press operator race

Die press operator racePercentages
White71.8%
Hispanic or Latino13.4%
Black or African American7.9%
Unknown4.4%
Asian1.7%
American Indian and Alaska Native0.8%

Die press operator race and ethnicity over time

See how die press operator racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.

Die press operator race and ethnicity by year

YearWhiteBlack or African AmericanAsianHispanic or Latino
201075.61%8.92%1.39%12.77%
201175.80%9.73%1.63%11.13%
201273.65%9.91%1.82%13.30%
201373.96%9.26%1.83%12.28%
201473.99%7.50%2.62%12.90%
201572.86%7.38%2.42%15.24%
201674.88%7.30%2.55%13.39%
201772.65%8.46%2.03%13.65%
201875.32%7.30%2.87%12.20%
201977.78%6.78%1.57%11.31%
202073.26%9.95%1.49%9.83%
202171.84%7.93%1.68%13.41%

Die press operator wage gap by race

$43,000
$42,000
$41,000
$40,000
$39,000
Unknown
White
Black or African American
Asian
Hispanic or Latino
EthnicitySalary
Unknown$39,123
White$41,782
Black or African American$41,136
Asian$40,048
Hispanic or Latino$40,873

Average die press operator age

See how the average age of die press operators varies based on ethnicity and gender.
Male
Female

Die press operator age by race and gender

RaceMale ageFemale age
Unknown43
White4848
Black or African American5041.5
Hispanic or Latino47.5

Die press operator age breakdown

The average age of die press operators is 40+ years years old, representing 68% of the die press operator population.

40+ years

30-40 years

20-30 years


Die press operator age breakdown

Die Press Operator YearsPercentages
40+ years68%
30-40 years17%
20-30 years14%

Die press operator educational attainment

The most common degree for die press operators is high school diploma, with 56% of die press operators earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are associate degree degree at 15% and associate degree degree at 13%.
  • High School Diploma, 56%
  • Associate, 15%
  • Diploma, 13%
  • Bachelor's, 11%
  • Other Degrees, 5%

Die press operators by degree level

Die press operator degreePercentages
High School Diploma56%
Associate15%
Diploma13%
Bachelor's11%
Other Degrees5%

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Die press operator employment statistics

Most die press operators work for a private in the manufacturing industry.

Company size where die press operators work

Below, you can see the size of companies where die press operators work.

< 50 employees

50 - 100 employees

100 - 500 employees

500 - 1,000 employees

1,000 - 10,000 employees

> 10,000

Die press operator jobs by employer size

Company sizePercentages
< 50 employees7%
50 - 100 employees12%
100 - 500 employees30%
500 - 1,000 employees13%
1,000 - 10,000 employees22%
> 10,000 employees16%

Die press operator jobs by company type

Employees with the die press operator job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most die press operators prefer to work at private companies over public companies.

Education

Public

Private

Government

Die press operator jobs by sector

Company typePercentages
Education2%
Public18%
Private78%
Government1%

Die press operator jobs by industry

The most common industries for die press operators are manufacturing, automotive and professional.

Manufacturing

Automotive

Professional

Fortune 500

Construction

Die press operator turnover and employment statistics

Die press operator unemployment rate over time

The unemployment rate for die press operators between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.

Die press operator unemployment rate by year

YearDie press operator unemployment rate
201019.96%
201112.01%
201211.05%
20138.19%
20146.40%
20154.69%
20165.10%
20175.70%
20185.07%
20193.79%
20204.89%
20216.42%

Average die press operator tenure

The average die press operator stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 655 die press operators resumes in Zippia's database.

Less than one year

1-2 years

3-4 years

5-7 years

8-10 years

11+ years

Die press operator tenure statistics

Number of yearsPercentages
Less than 1 year19%
1-2 years31%
3-4 years14%
5-7 years15%
8-10 years5%
11+ years16%

Die press operator LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs

Review the percent of die press operators that are members of the LGBT community. You can see how this compares to similar jobs in the chart below.
Job titleLGBTJob openings
Flash Welder2.57%7,057
Die Press Operator2.74%-
Nickel Operator3.20%26,257
Machinist Apprentice3.26%21,288
Reeling Machine Operator3.27%53,771
Machine Set Up Operator5.87%61,986
Watch Parts Grinder6.48%23,648

Similar die press operator jobs LGBT demographics

ProfessionPercentages of LGBT Job openings
Flash Welder2.57%7,057
Nickel Operator3.20%26,257
Machinist Apprentice3.26%21,288
Reeling Machine Operator3.27%53,771
Machine Set Up Operator5.87%61,986
Watch Parts Grinder6.48%23,648

Foreign languages spoken by die press operators

  • Spanish, 100.0%

Die press operator languages spoken

Foreign languagePercentages
Spanish100.0%

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Die press operator location demographics

Which city has the most Die Press Operators?

By looking through more than 655 resumes, we found that the most popular places for die press operators are Sterling Heights, MI and Cleveland, OH.
Number of Die Press Operators

Die press operator jobs by state

RankStateNumber of jobsAverage salary
1Massachusetts1,253$47,626
2New Jersey774$41,404
3Ohio747$35,766
4California649$42,010
5Wisconsin645$41,417
6Illinois581$39,154
7Indiana554$39,224
8Minnesota543$42,131
9Georgia542$39,957
10Pennsylvania517$41,111
11Texas480$37,861
12North Carolina459$38,564
13Michigan421$43,354
14Florida367$40,468
15Tennessee318$42,601
16New York284$40,092
17Iowa256$36,182
18Missouri229$37,724
19Kentucky219$42,953
20South Carolina196$42,103
21Virginia159$36,986
22New Hampshire157$47,790
23Connecticut149$49,147
24Utah149$40,653
25Arizona149$36,249
26Rhode Island140$49,019
27Kansas138$43,094
28Washington131$44,076
29Oregon128$43,411
30Alabama128$38,822
31Nebraska114$37,717
32District of Columbia113$47,044
33Maryland110$46,446
34Colorado103$44,111
35Alaska96$44,974
36Hawaii92$46,683
37Mississippi87$40,137
38Arkansas74$37,937
39Maine61$43,694
40Oklahoma54$38,030
41Louisiana49$44,239
42Idaho47$42,883
43Nevada41$46,660
44South Dakota41$43,485
45Delaware23$48,005
46Vermont19$45,991
47West Virginia18$45,331
48Montana14$42,333
49North Dakota12$41,251
50New Mexico11$38,727
51Wyoming3$39,820

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