Digital computer operator demographics and statistics in the US
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Digital computer operator gender statistics
34.2% of digital computer operators are women and 65.8% of digital computer operators are men.
- Male, 65.8%
- Female, 34.2%
Digital computer operator gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Male | 65.8% |
| Female | 34.2% |
Digital computer operator gender pay gap
Women earn 94¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$53,651
Female income
$50,596
Digital computer operator gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in digital computer operator positions over time. Currently, 34.2% of digital computer operators are female.
Digital computer operator gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 39.24% | 60.76% |
| 2011 | 40.91% | 59.09% |
| 2012 | 39.29% | 60.71% |
| 2013 | 41.34% | 58.66% |
| 2014 | 41.75% | 58.25% |
| 2015 | 38.99% | 61.01% |
| 2016 | 40.47% | 59.53% |
| 2017 | 44.25% | 55.75% |
| 2018 | 65.60% | 34.40% |
| 2019 | 63.38% | 36.62% |
| 2020 | 66.36% | 33.64% |
| 2021 | 65.79% | 34.21% |
Digital computer operator related jobs gender ratio
We compared digital computer 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% |
| Digital Computer Operator | 66% | 34% |
| High Speed Printer Operator | 85% | 15% |
| Recovery Operator | 88% | 12% |
| Blueprint Reader | 95% | 5% |
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Digital computer operator demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among digital computer operators is White, which makes up 63.8% of all digital computer operators. Comparatively, 12.3% of digital computer operators are Asian and 9.9% of digital computer 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%
Digital computer operator race
| Digital computer 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% |
Digital computer operator race and ethnicity over time
See how digital computer operator racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Digital computer 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% |
Digital computer operator wage gap by race
According to our data, asian digital computer operators have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Hispanic or latino digital computer operators have the lowest average salary at $51,943.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $51,999 |
| White | $53,080 |
| Black or African American | $52,533 |
| Asian | $59,021 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $51,943 |
Average digital computer operator age
See how the average age of digital computer operators varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Digital computer 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 |
Digital computer operator age breakdown
The average age of digital computer operators is 40+ years years old, representing 62% of the digital computer operator population.
Digital computer operator age breakdown
| Digital Computer Operator Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 62% |
| 30-40 years | 27% |
| 20-30 years | 11% |
Digital computer operator educational attainment
The most common degree for digital computer operators is associate degree, with 55% of digital computer operators earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are high school diploma degree at 20% and high school diploma degree at 20%.
- Associate, 55%
- High School Diploma, 20%
- Bachelor's, 20%
- Master's, 5%
Digital computer operators by degree level
| Digital computer operator degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Associate | 55% |
| High School Diploma | 20% |
| Bachelor's | 20% |
| Master's | 5% |
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Digital computer operator wage gap by degree level
According to the data, digital computer operators with a Master's degree earn more than those without, at $63,093 annually. With a Doctorate degree, digital computer operators earn a median annual income of $60,940 compared to $57,041 for digital computer operators with an Bachelor's degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| Master's Degree | $63,093 |
| High School Diploma or Less | $47,915 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $57,041 |
| Doctorate Degree | $60,940 |
| Some College/ Associate Degree | $47,680 |
Digital computer operator employment statistics
Company size where digital computer operators work
Below, you can see the size of companies where digital computer operators work.
Digital computer operator jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 100 - 500 employees | 23% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 38% |
| > 10,000 employees | 38% |
Digital computer operator jobs by company type
Employees with the digital computer operator job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most digital computer operators prefer to work at public companies over private companies.
Digital computer operator jobs by sector
| Company type | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 15% |
| Public | 38% |
| Private | 31% |
| Government | 15% |
Digital computer operator turnover and employment statistics
Digital computer operator unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for digital computer operators between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Digital computer operator unemployment rate by year
| Year | Digital computer 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 digital computer operator tenure
The average digital computer operator stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 39 digital computer operators resumes in Zippia's database.
Digital computer operator tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 15% |
| 1-2 years | 26% |
| 3-4 years | 13% |
| 5-7 years | 26% |
| 8-10 years | 8% |
| 11+ years | 13% |
Digital computer operator LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of digital computer 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Typesetter-Perforator Operator | 4.67% | 25,806 |
| Cash Office Clerk | 5.99% | 120,697 |
| Mail Technician | 7.17% | 22,761 |
| Digital Computer Operator | 10.21% | - |
| Telephone Claims Representative | 11.18% | 14,218 |
| Actuarial Assistant | 11.19% | 2,383 |
| Copy Center Associate | 14.20% | 28,256 |
Similar digital computer operator jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Typesetter-Perforator Operator | 4.67% | 25,806 |
| Cash Office Clerk | 5.99% | 120,697 |
| Mail Technician | 7.17% | 22,761 |
| Telephone Claims Representative | 11.18% | 14,218 |
| Actuarial Assistant | 11.19% | 2,383 |
| Copy Center Associate | 14.20% | 28,256 |
Foreign languages spoken by digital computer operators
- Spanish, 100.0%
Digital computer operator languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 100.0% |