Digital pre press operator demographics and statistics in the US
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Digital pre press operator gender statistics
32.6% of digital pre press operators are women and 67.4% of digital pre press operators are men.
- Male, 67.4%
- Female, 32.6%
Digital pre press operator gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Male | 67.4% |
| Female | 32.6% |
Digital pre press operator gender pay gap
Women earn 92¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$39,428
Female income
$36,126
Digital pre press operator gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in digital pre press operator positions over time. Currently, 32.6% of digital pre press operators are female.
Digital pre press operator gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 71.95% | 28.05% |
| 2011 | 71.60% | 28.40% |
| 2012 | 73.52% | 26.48% |
| 2013 | 70.16% | 29.84% |
| 2014 | 71.34% | 28.66% |
| 2015 | 70.82% | 29.18% |
| 2016 | 70.55% | 29.45% |
| 2017 | 71.12% | 28.88% |
| 2018 | 68.40% | 31.60% |
| 2019 | 71.86% | 28.14% |
| 2020 | 69.25% | 30.75% |
| 2021 | 67.39% | 32.61% |
Digital pre press operator related jobs gender ratio
We compared digital pre press operators with similar job titles to see how gender ratios vary. As you can see, offset pressman and printing pressman have the biggest gender ratio gaps.
| Job title | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Ad Setter | 20% | 80% |
| Folder | 27% | 73% |
| Typographer | 30% | 70% |
| Digital Pre Press Operator | 67% | 33% |
| 1st Pressman | 97% | 3% |
| Printing Pressman | 97% | 3% |
| Offset Pressman | 98% | 2% |
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Digital pre press operator demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among digital pre press operators is White, which makes up 65.4% of all digital pre press operators. Comparatively, 13.9% of digital pre press operators are Hispanic or Latino and 10.9% of digital pre press operators are Black or African American.
- White, 65.4%
- Hispanic or Latino, 13.9%
- Black or African American, 10.9%
- Asian, 5.5%
- Unknown, 3.7%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.6%
Digital pre press operator race
| Digital pre press operator race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 65.4% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 13.9% |
| Black or African American | 10.9% |
| Asian | 5.5% |
| Unknown | 3.7% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.6% |
Digital pre press operator race and ethnicity over time
See how digital pre press operator racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Digital pre press operator race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 69.18% | 12.60% | 3.56% | 12.53% |
| 2011 | 68.53% | 12.53% | 3.43% | 13.20% |
| 2012 | 65.37% | 12.57% | 5.07% | 14.72% |
| 2013 | 69.35% | 11.16% | 4.01% | 13.76% |
| 2014 | 68.74% | 11.16% | 4.89% | 13.15% |
| 2015 | 69.57% | 11.17% | 4.47% | 12.39% |
| 2016 | 68.48% | 10.35% | 4.63% | 14.21% |
| 2017 | 67.00% | 11.57% | 5.04% | 14.07% |
| 2018 | 69.25% | 10.40% | 3.92% | 13.87% |
| 2019 | 68.36% | 10.67% | 4.37% | 14.18% |
| 2020 | 69.75% | 10.97% | 3.45% | 12.12% |
| 2021 | 65.45% | 10.87% | 5.52% | 13.90% |
Digital pre press operator wage gap by race
According to our data, asian digital pre press operators have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Hispanic or latino digital pre press operators have the lowest average salary at $38,583.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $39,296 |
| White | $39,952 |
| Black or African American | $38,962 |
| Asian | $40,375 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $38,583 |
Average digital pre press operator age
See how the average age of digital pre press operators varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Digital pre press operator age by race and gender
| Race | Male age | Female age |
|---|---|---|
| Unknown | 49 | 52 |
| White | 52 | 51 |
| Black or African American | 51 | 52 |
| Asian | 52 | |
| Hispanic or Latino | 46 | 47 |
Digital pre press operator age breakdown
The average age of digital pre press operators is 40+ years years old, representing 75% of the digital pre press operator population.
Digital pre press operator age breakdown
| Digital Pre Press Operator Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 75% |
| 30-40 years | 18% |
| 20-30 years | 8% |
Digital pre press operator educational attainment
The most common degree for digital pre press operators is associate degree, with 51% of digital pre press operators earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are bachelor's degree degree at 38% and bachelor's degree degree at 6%.
- Associate, 51%
- Bachelor's, 38%
- High School Diploma, 6%
- Diploma, 4%
- Other Degrees, 1%
Digital pre press operators by degree level
| Digital pre press operator degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Associate | 51% |
| Bachelor's | 38% |
| High School Diploma | 6% |
| Diploma | 4% |
| Other Degrees | 1% |
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Digital pre press operator wage gap by degree level
According to the data, digital pre press operators with a High School Diploma degree earn more than those without, at $40,091 annually. With a Bachelor's degree, digital pre press operators earn a median annual income of $39,861 compared to $39,672 for digital pre press operators with an Associate degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| High School Diploma or Less | $40,091 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $39,861 |
| Some College/ Associate Degree | $39,672 |
Digital pre press operator employment statistics
Most digital pre press operators work for a private in the manufacturing industry.
Company size where digital pre press operators work
Below, you can see the size of companies where digital pre press operators work.
Digital pre press operator jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 10% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 16% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 25% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 8% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 24% |
| > 10,000 employees | 18% |
Digital pre press operator jobs by company type
Employees with the digital pre press operator job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most digital pre press operators prefer to work at private companies over public companies.
Digital pre press operator jobs by sector
| Company type | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 6% |
| Public | 18% |
| Private | 73% |
| Government | 2% |
Digital pre press operator jobs by industry
The most common industries for digital pre press operators are manufacturing, professional and media.
Digital pre press operator industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Manufacturing | 30% |
| Professional | 12% |
| Fortune 500 | 10% |
| Media | 8% |
| Retail | 8% |
| Education | 6% |
| Insurance | 6% |
| Finance | 4% |
| Health Care | 4% |
| Technology | 4% |
| Transportation | 2% |
| Government | 2% |
| Non Profits | 2% |
| Automotive | 2% |
Digital pre press operator turnover and employment statistics
Digital pre press operator unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for digital pre press operators between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Digital pre press operator unemployment rate by year
| Year | Digital pre press operator unemployment rate |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 12.31% |
| 2011 | 11.87% |
| 2012 | 8.30% |
| 2013 | 7.97% |
| 2014 | 6.16% |
| 2015 | 4.53% |
| 2016 | 4.02% |
| 2017 | 3.15% |
| 2018 | 2.98% |
| 2019 | 2.78% |
| 2020 | 5.62% |
| 2021 | 6.37% |
Average digital pre press operator tenure
The average digital pre press operator stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 129 digital pre press operators resumes in Zippia's database.
Digital pre press operator tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 21% |
| 1-2 years | 29% |
| 3-4 years | 16% |
| 5-7 years | 8% |
| 8-10 years | 8% |
| 11+ years | 19% |
Digital pre press operator LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of digital pre press 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Plant Operator | 2.37% | 43,388 |
| Control Operator | 2.83% | 64,435 |
| Lead Inspector | 3.84% | 17,734 |
| Laundry Worker | 5.06% | 25,513 |
| Digital Pre Press Operator | 5.41% | - |
| Petroleum Supply Specialist | 9.20% | 17,014 |
| Dumpman | 20.58% | - |
Similar digital pre press operator jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Plant Operator | 2.37% | 43,388 |
| Control Operator | 2.83% | 64,435 |
| Lead Inspector | 3.84% | 17,734 |
| Laundry Worker | 5.06% | 25,513 |
| Petroleum Supply Specialist | 9.20% | 17,014 |
| Dumpman | 20.58% |
Foreign languages spoken by digital pre press operators
- Spanish, 100.0%
Digital pre press operator languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 100.0% |