Digital production operator demographics and statistics in the US
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Digital production operator gender statistics
8.6% of digital production operators are women and 91.4% of digital production operators are men.
- Male, 91.4%
- Female, 8.6%
Digital production operator gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Male | 91.4% |
| Female | 8.6% |
Digital production operator gender pay gap
Women earn 86¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$37,213
Female income
$31,933
Digital production operator gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in digital production operator positions over time. Currently, 8.6% of digital production operators are female.
Digital production operator gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 92.98% | 7.02% |
| 2011 | 92.86% | 7.14% |
| 2012 | 93.48% | 6.52% |
| 2013 | 92.39% | 7.61% |
| 2014 | 92.78% | 7.22% |
| 2015 | 92.61% | 7.39% |
| 2016 | 92.52% | 7.48% |
| 2017 | 92.71% | 7.29% |
| 2018 | 91.79% | 8.21% |
| 2019 | 92.95% | 7.05% |
| 2020 | 92.08% | 7.92% |
| 2021 | 91.43% | 8.57% |
Digital production operator related jobs gender ratio
We compared digital production 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 Production Operator | 91% | 9% |
| 1st Pressman | 97% | 3% |
| Printing Pressman | 97% | 3% |
| Offset Pressman | 98% | 2% |
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Digital production operator demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among digital production operators is White, which makes up 69.1% of all digital production operators. Comparatively, 14.8% of digital production operators are Hispanic or Latino and 6.6% of digital production operators are Black or African American.
- White, 69.1%
- Hispanic or Latino, 14.8%
- Black or African American, 6.6%
- Asian, 5.7%
- Unknown, 3.4%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.4%
Digital production operator race
| Digital production operator race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 69.1% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 14.8% |
| Black or African American | 6.6% |
| Asian | 5.7% |
| Unknown | 3.4% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.4% |
Digital production operator race and ethnicity over time
See how digital production operator racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Digital production operator race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 72.87% | 8.30% | 3.69% | 13.41% |
| 2011 | 72.21% | 8.23% | 3.56% | 14.09% |
| 2012 | 69.05% | 8.28% | 5.20% | 15.60% |
| 2013 | 73.03% | 6.87% | 4.14% | 14.64% |
| 2014 | 72.42% | 6.86% | 5.02% | 14.04% |
| 2015 | 73.26% | 6.88% | 4.60% | 13.28% |
| 2016 | 72.16% | 6.06% | 4.76% | 15.10% |
| 2017 | 70.68% | 7.28% | 5.17% | 14.96% |
| 2018 | 72.93% | 6.10% | 4.05% | 14.75% |
| 2019 | 72.04% | 6.37% | 4.50% | 15.07% |
| 2020 | 73.44% | 6.68% | 3.58% | 13.00% |
| 2021 | 69.13% | 6.58% | 5.65% | 14.78% |
Digital production operator wage gap by race
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $36,995 |
| White | $38,082 |
| Black or African American | $36,447 |
| Asian | $38,789 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $35,829 |
Average digital production operator age
See how the average age of digital production operators varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Digital production 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 production operator age breakdown
The average age of digital production operators is 40+ years years old, representing 75% of the digital production operator population.
Digital production operator age breakdown
| Digital Production Operator Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 75% |
| 30-40 years | 18% |
| 20-30 years | 8% |
Digital production operator educational attainment
The most common degree for digital production operators is associate degree, with 36% of digital production operators earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are bachelor's degree degree at 36% and bachelor's degree degree at 9%.
- Associate, 36%
- Bachelor's, 36%
- Diploma, 9%
- High School Diploma, 9%
- Other Degrees, 10%
Digital production operators by degree level
| Digital production operator degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Associate | 36% |
| Bachelor's | 36% |
| Diploma | 9% |
| High School Diploma | 9% |
| Other Degrees | 10% |
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Digital production operator wage gap by degree level
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| High School Diploma or Less | $38,314 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $37,931 |
| Some College/ Associate Degree | $37,617 |
Digital production operator employment statistics
Most digital production operators work for a private in the finance industry.
Company size where digital production operators work
Below, you can see the size of companies where digital production operators work.
Digital production operator jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 50 - 100 employees | 25% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 15% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 10% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 25% |
| > 10,000 employees | 25% |
Digital production operator jobs by company type
Employees with the digital production operator job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most digital production operators prefer to work at private companies over public companies.
Digital production operator jobs by sector
| Company type | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 11% |
| Public | 26% |
| Private | 63% |
Digital production operator jobs by industry
The most common industries for digital production operators are finance, transportation and media.
Digital production operator industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Finance | 17% |
| Transportation | 13% |
| Media | 13% |
| Fortune 500 | 13% |
| Manufacturing | 13% |
| Education | 9% |
| Non Profits | 4% |
| Automotive | 4% |
| Professional | 4% |
| Technology | 4% |
| Insurance | 4% |
Digital production operator turnover and employment statistics
Digital production operator unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for digital production operators between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Digital production operator unemployment rate by year
| Year | Digital production 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 production operator tenure
The average digital production operator stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 39 digital production operators resumes in Zippia's database.
Digital production operator tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 9% |
| 1-2 years | 35% |
| 3-4 years | 21% |
| 5-7 years | 21% |
| 8-10 years | 7% |
| 11+ years | 7% |
Digital production operator LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of digital production 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Wastewater Treatment Operator | 2.37% | 32,561 |
| Machine Set Up Operator | 2.83% | 61,986 |
| Technical Inspector | 3.84% | 83,675 |
| Laundry Aide | 5.06% | 45,254 |
| Digital Production Operator | 5.41% | - |
| Petroleum Supply Specialist | 9.20% | 17,014 |
| Compositor Apprentice | 20.58% | 5,801 |
Similar digital production operator jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Wastewater Treatment Operator | 2.37% | 32,561 |
| Machine Set Up Operator | 2.83% | 61,986 |
| Technical Inspector | 3.84% | 83,675 |
| Laundry Aide | 5.06% | 45,254 |
| Petroleum Supply Specialist | 9.20% | 17,014 |
| Compositor Apprentice | 20.58% | 5,801 |
Foreign languages spoken by digital production operators
The most common foreign language among digital production operators is Mandarin at 25.0%. The second-most popular foreign language spoken is Cantonese at 25.0% and Chinese is the third-most popular at 25.0%.
- Mandarin, 25.0%
- Cantonese, 25.0%
- Chinese, 25.0%
- Spanish, 25.0%
Digital production operator languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Mandarin | 25.0% |
| Cantonese | 25.0% |
| Chinese | 25.0% |
| Spanish | 25.0% |