Digital printer demographics and statistics in the US
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Digital printer gender statistics
34.5% of digital printers are women and 65.5% of digital printers are men.
- Male, 65.5%
- Female, 34.5%
Digital printer gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Male | 65.5% |
| Female | 34.5% |
Digital printer gender pay gap
Women earn 88¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$33,175
Female income
$29,305
Digital printer gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in digital printer positions over time. Currently, 34.5% of digital printers are female.
Digital printer gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 70.17% | 29.83% |
| 2011 | 69.80% | 30.20% |
| 2012 | 71.80% | 28.20% |
| 2013 | 68.32% | 31.68% |
| 2014 | 69.53% | 30.47% |
| 2015 | 69.00% | 31.00% |
| 2016 | 68.72% | 31.28% |
| 2017 | 69.31% | 30.69% |
| 2018 | 66.50% | 33.50% |
| 2019 | 70.08% | 29.92% |
| 2020 | 67.38% | 32.62% |
| 2021 | 65.46% | 34.54% |
Digital printer related jobs gender ratio
We compared digital printers 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 Printer | 65% | 35% |
| 1st Pressman | 97% | 3% |
| Printing Pressman | 97% | 3% |
| Offset Pressman | 98% | 2% |
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Digital printer demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among digital printers is White, which makes up 60.6% of all digital printers. Comparatively, 18.0% of digital printers are Hispanic or Latino and 9.8% of digital printers are Black or African American.
- White, 60.6%
- Hispanic or Latino, 18.0%
- Black or African American, 9.8%
- Asian, 7.6%
- Unknown, 3.5%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.5%
Digital printer race
| Digital printer race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 60.6% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 18.0% |
| Black or African American | 9.8% |
| Asian | 7.6% |
| Unknown | 3.5% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.5% |
Digital printer race and ethnicity over time
See how digital printer racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Digital printer race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 64.31% | 11.51% | 5.67% | 16.65% |
| 2011 | 63.66% | 11.44% | 5.55% | 17.32% |
| 2012 | 60.50% | 11.48% | 7.18% | 18.84% |
| 2013 | 64.48% | 10.07% | 6.12% | 17.88% |
| 2014 | 63.87% | 10.07% | 7.00% | 17.27% |
| 2015 | 64.71% | 10.08% | 6.58% | 16.51% |
| 2016 | 63.61% | 9.26% | 6.74% | 18.33% |
| 2017 | 62.13% | 10.48% | 7.15% | 18.19% |
| 2018 | 64.38% | 9.31% | 6.03% | 17.99% |
| 2019 | 63.49% | 9.57% | 6.48% | 18.30% |
| 2020 | 64.88% | 9.88% | 5.57% | 16.24% |
| 2021 | 60.58% | 9.78% | 7.63% | 18.02% |
Digital printer wage gap by race
According to our data, asian digital printers have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Hispanic or latino digital printers have the lowest average salary at $32,172.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $33,018 |
| White | $33,802 |
| Black or African American | $32,620 |
| Asian | $34,310 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $32,172 |
Average digital printer age
See how the average age of digital printers varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Digital printer 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 printer age breakdown
The average age of digital printers is 40+ years years old, representing 75% of the digital printer population.
Digital printer age breakdown
| Digital Printer Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 75% |
| 30-40 years | 18% |
| 20-30 years | 8% |
Digital printer educational attainment
The most common degree for digital printers is bachelor's degree, with 47% of digital printers earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are associate degree degree at 24% and associate degree degree at 16%.
- Bachelor's, 47%
- Associate, 24%
- High School Diploma, 16%
- Master's, 5%
- Other Degrees, 8%
Digital printers by degree level
| Digital printer degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 47% |
| Associate | 24% |
| High School Diploma | 16% |
| Master's | 5% |
| Other Degrees | 8% |
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Digital printer wage gap by degree level
According to the data, digital printers with a High School Diploma degree earn more than those without, at $33,968 annually. With a Bachelor's degree, digital printers earn a median annual income of $33,693 compared to $33,467 for digital printers with an Associate degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| High School Diploma or Less | $33,968 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $33,693 |
| Some College/ Associate Degree | $33,467 |
Digital printer employment statistics
Most digital printers work for a private in the manufacturing industry.
Company size where digital printers work
Below, you can see the size of companies where digital printers work.
Digital printer jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 3% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 30% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 31% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 6% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 15% |
| > 10,000 employees | 15% |
Digital printer jobs by company type
Employees with the digital printer job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most digital printers prefer to work at private companies over public companies.
Digital printer jobs by sector
| Company type | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 4% |
| Public | 18% |
| Private | 75% |
| Government | 4% |
Digital printer jobs by industry
The most common industries for digital printers are manufacturing, retail and media.
Digital printer industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Manufacturing | 23% |
| Retail | 11% |
| Media | 10% |
| Professional | 8% |
| Technology | 8% |
| Internet | 7% |
| Start-up | 6% |
| Fortune 500 | 6% |
| Education | 4% |
| Finance | 3% |
| Government | 3% |
| Construction | 3% |
| Transportation | 2% |
| Hospitality | 2% |
| Pharmaceutical | 1% |
| Real Estate | 1% |
| Non Profits | 1% |
| Insurance | 1% |
Digital printer turnover and employment statistics
Digital printer unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for digital printers between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Digital printer unemployment rate by year
| Year | Digital printer 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 printer tenure
The average digital printer stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 291 digital printers resumes in Zippia's database.
Digital printer tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 23% |
| 1-2 years | 26% |
| 3-4 years | 15% |
| 5-7 years | 13% |
| 8-10 years | 8% |
| 11+ years | 15% |
Digital printer LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of digital printers 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Mechanical Spreader Operator | 2.37% | 60,297 |
| Numerical Control Operator | 2.83% | 85,068 |
| Quality Assurance Inspector | 3.84% | 74,410 |
| Laundry Worker | 5.06% | 25,513 |
| Digital Printer | 5.41% | - |
| Chemical Operator | 9.20% | 36,522 |
| Lithographic Photographer | 20.58% | 1,377 |
Similar digital printer jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Mechanical Spreader Operator | 2.37% | 60,297 |
| Numerical Control Operator | 2.83% | 85,068 |
| Quality Assurance Inspector | 3.84% | 74,410 |
| Laundry Worker | 5.06% | 25,513 |
| Chemical Operator | 9.20% | 36,522 |
| Lithographic Photographer | 20.58% | 1,377 |
Foreign languages spoken by digital printers
The most common foreign language among digital printers is Spanish at 20.0%. The second-most popular foreign language spoken is Chinese at 10.0% and Filipino is the third-most popular at 10.0%.
- Spanish, 20.0%
- Chinese, 10.0%
- Filipino, 10.0%
- Bosnian, 10.0%
- French, 10.0%
- Other, 40.0%
Digital printer languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 20.0% |
| Chinese | 10.0% |
| Filipino | 10.0% |
| Bosnian | 10.0% |
| French | 10.0% |
| Other | 40.0% |