Discharging machine operator demographics and statistics in the US
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Discharging machine operator gender statistics
25.0% of discharging machine operators are women and 75.0% of discharging machine operators are men.
- Male, 75.0%
- Female, 25.0%
Discharging machine operator gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Male | 75.0% |
| Female | 25.0% |
Discharging machine operator gender pay gap
Women earn 92¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$31,406
Female income
$28,836
Discharging machine operator gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in discharging machine operator positions over time. Currently, 25.0% of discharging machine operators are female.
Discharging machine operator gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 72.83% | 27.17% |
| 2011 | 73.05% | 26.95% |
| 2012 | 73.94% | 26.06% |
| 2013 | 76.19% | 23.81% |
| 2014 | 76.36% | 23.64% |
| 2015 | 75.21% | 24.79% |
| 2016 | 75.79% | 24.21% |
| 2017 | 74.98% | 25.02% |
| 2018 | 76.60% | 23.40% |
| 2019 | 73.62% | 26.38% |
| 2020 | 75.07% | 24.93% |
| 2021 | 75.00% | 25.00% |
Discharging machine operator related jobs gender ratio
We compared discharging machine 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 title | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Special Process Person | 31% | 69% |
| Discharging Machine Operator | 75% | 25% |
| Research And Development Machinist | 99% | 1% |
| Die Repair Machinist | 99% | 1% |
| Head Machinist | 99% | 1% |
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Discharging machine operator demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among discharging machine operators is White, which makes up 59.7% of all discharging machine operators. Comparatively, 18.4% of discharging machine operators are Hispanic or Latino and 10.6% of discharging machine operators are Black or African American.
- White, 59.7%
- Hispanic or Latino, 18.4%
- Black or African American, 10.6%
- Asian, 6.7%
- Unknown, 3.9%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.7%
Discharging machine operator race
| Discharging machine operator race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 59.7% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 18.4% |
| Black or African American | 10.6% |
| Asian | 6.7% |
| Unknown | 3.9% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.7% |
Discharging machine operator race and ethnicity over time
See how discharging machine operator racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Discharging machine operator race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 64.33% | 10.64% | 6.99% | 16.26% |
| 2011 | 62.04% | 11.81% | 6.67% | 17.79% |
| 2012 | 63.63% | 10.94% | 5.62% | 17.78% |
| 2013 | 65.21% | 11.64% | 5.40% | 16.15% |
| 2014 | 64.05% | 11.48% | 5.68% | 16.93% |
| 2015 | 63.86% | 11.01% | 5.55% | 17.39% |
| 2016 | 64.18% | 11.05% | 5.98% | 16.77% |
| 2017 | 63.45% | 10.13% | 6.43% | 18.15% |
| 2018 | 64.20% | 10.84% | 6.52% | 16.65% |
| 2019 | 64.65% | 11.63% | 5.65% | 16.24% |
| 2020 | 61.80% | 10.80% | 5.95% | 17.65% |
| 2021 | 59.71% | 10.61% | 6.69% | 18.37% |
Discharging machine operator wage gap by race
According to our data, white discharging machine operators have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Black or african american discharging machine operators have the lowest average salary at $30,731.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $31,139 |
| White | $32,725 |
| Black or African American | $30,731 |
| Asian | $31,410 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $31,065 |
Average discharging machine operator age
See how the average age of discharging machine operators varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Discharging machine operator age by race and gender
| Race | Male age | Female age |
|---|---|---|
| Black or African American | 44 | 47 |
| Unknown | 39.5 | 46 |
| Asian | 52 | 51 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 47 | 48 |
| White | 45 | 47 |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 38 |
Discharging machine operator age breakdown
The average age of discharging machine operators is 40+ years years old, representing 65% of the discharging machine operator population.
Discharging machine operator age breakdown
| Discharging Machine Operator Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 65% |
| 30-40 years | 21% |
| 20-30 years | 14% |
Discharging machine operator educational attainment
The most common degree for discharging machine operators is high school diploma, with 38% of discharging machine operators earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are associate degree degree at 31% and associate degree degree at 25%.
- High School Diploma, 38%
- Associate, 31%
- Bachelor's, 25%
- Other Degrees, 6%
Discharging machine operators by degree level
| Discharging machine operator degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| High School Diploma | 38% |
| Associate | 31% |
| Bachelor's | 25% |
| Other Degrees | 6% |
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Discharging machine operator wage gap by degree level
According to the data, discharging machine operators with a Associate degree earn more than those without, at $32,780 annually. With a Bachelor's degree, discharging machine operators earn a median annual income of $31,468 compared to $31,353 for discharging machine operators with an High School Diploma degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| High School Diploma or Less | $31,353 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $31,468 |
| Some College/ Associate Degree | $32,780 |
Discharging machine operator turnover and employment statistics
Discharging machine operator unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for discharging machine operators between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Discharging machine operator unemployment rate by year
| Year | Discharging machine operator unemployment rate |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 14.27% |
| 2011 | 10.55% |
| 2012 | 7.58% |
| 2013 | 7.09% |
| 2014 | 5.74% |
| 2015 | 4.44% |
| 2016 | 4.40% |
| 2017 | 3.66% |
| 2018 | 3.53% |
| 2019 | 3.41% |
| 2020 | 5.09% |
| 2021 | 5.65% |
Average discharging machine operator tenure
The average discharging machine operator stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 39 discharging machine operators resumes in Zippia's database.
Discharging machine operator tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 10% |
| 1-2 years | 49% |
| 3-4 years | 7% |
| 5-7 years | 15% |
| 8-10 years | 12% |
| 11+ years | 7% |
Discharging machine operator LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of discharging machine 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Metal Solderer | 2.57% | 2,646 |
| Gauge Maker Apprentice | 2.99% | 12,737 |
| Discharging Machine Operator | 3.20% | - |
| Back Grinder | 3.26% | 2,248 |
| Core Extruder | 3.27% | 379 |
| Shot Peening Operator | 5.87% | 26,906 |
| Drill Grinder | 6.48% | 870 |
Similar discharging machine operator jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Metal Solderer | 2.57% | 2,646 |
| Gauge Maker Apprentice | 2.99% | 12,737 |
| Back Grinder | 3.26% | 2,248 |
| Core Extruder | 3.27% | 379 |
| Shot Peening Operator | 5.87% | 26,906 |
| Drill Grinder | 6.48% | 870 |