Dispenser operator demographics and statistics in the US
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Dispenser operator demographics by:
Dispenser operator gender statistics
27.4% of dispenser operators are women and 72.6% of dispenser operators are men.
- Male, 72.6%
- Female, 27.4%
Dispenser operator gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Male | 72.6% |
| Female | 27.4% |
Dispenser operator gender pay gap
Women earn 92¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$39,693
Female income
$36,587
Dispenser operator gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in dispenser operator positions over time. Currently, 27.4% of dispenser operators are female.
Dispenser operator gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 71.28% | 28.72% |
| 2011 | 71.42% | 28.58% |
| 2012 | 71.44% | 28.56% |
| 2013 | 72.01% | 27.99% |
| 2014 | 72.37% | 27.63% |
| 2015 | 73.27% | 26.73% |
| 2016 | 72.59% | 27.41% |
| 2017 | 71.92% | 28.08% |
| 2018 | 74.04% | 25.96% |
| 2019 | 73.29% | 26.71% |
| 2020 | 72.11% | 27.89% |
| 2021 | 72.58% | 27.42% |
Dispenser operator related jobs gender ratio
We compared dispenser operators with similar job titles to see how gender ratios vary. As you can see, corrugator and stone cutter have the biggest gender ratio gaps.
| Job title | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Screen Examiner | 7% | 93% |
| Cake Decorator | 9% | 91% |
| Garment Inspector | 10% | 90% |
| Dispenser Operator | 73% | 27% |
| Bucket Operator | 99% | 1% |
| Stone Cutter | 99% | 1% |
| Corrugator | 99% | 1% |
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Dispenser operator demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among dispenser operators is White, which makes up 50.1% of all dispenser operators. Comparatively, 26.6% of dispenser operators are Hispanic or Latino and 11.3% of dispenser operators are Black or African American.
- White, 50.1%
- Hispanic or Latino, 26.6%
- Black or African American, 11.3%
- Asian, 7.3%
- Unknown, 4.0%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.7%
Dispenser operator race
| Dispenser operator race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 50.1% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 26.6% |
| Black or African American | 11.3% |
| Asian | 7.3% |
| Unknown | 4.0% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.7% |
Dispenser operator race and ethnicity over time
See how dispenser operator racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Dispenser operator race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 54.39% | 12.50% | 6.23% | 24.95% |
| 2011 | 55.05% | 12.65% | 6.17% | 24.07% |
| 2012 | 53.73% | 12.61% | 6.25% | 25.57% |
| 2013 | 54.96% | 12.09% | 6.09% | 24.94% |
| 2014 | 54.21% | 12.07% | 6.01% | 25.49% |
| 2015 | 55.07% | 12.06% | 6.30% | 24.45% |
| 2016 | 53.93% | 12.14% | 6.30% | 25.29% |
| 2017 | 52.96% | 12.78% | 6.43% | 25.45% |
| 2018 | 54.47% | 11.76% | 6.59% | 25.00% |
| 2019 | 55.74% | 11.35% | 6.34% | 24.28% |
| 2020 | 52.94% | 11.35% | 7.30% | 24.30% |
| 2021 | 50.12% | 11.25% | 7.31% | 26.56% |
Dispenser operator wage gap by race
According to our data, white dispenser operators have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Black or african american dispenser operators have the lowest average salary at $38,800.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $40,238 |
| White | $40,792 |
| Black or African American | $38,800 |
| Asian | $39,385 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $39,281 |
Average dispenser operator age
See how the average age of dispenser operators varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Female
Dispenser operator age by race and gender
| Race | Male age | Female age |
|---|---|---|
| Black or African American | 42 | 45 |
| Unknown | 39 | 42 |
| Asian | 46 | 46 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 42 | 45 |
| White | 43 | 48 |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 38 | 50 |
Dispenser operator age breakdown
The average age of dispenser operators is 40+ years years old, representing 59% of the dispenser operator population.
Dispenser operator age breakdown
| Dispenser Operator Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 59% |
| 30-40 years | 24% |
| 20-30 years | 17% |
Dispenser operator educational attainment
The most common degree for dispenser operators is bachelor's degree, with 36% of dispenser operators earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are associate degree degree at 29% and associate degree degree at 25%.
- Bachelor's, 36%
- Associate, 29%
- High School Diploma, 25%
- Diploma, 11%
Dispenser operators by degree level
| Dispenser operator degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 36% |
| Associate | 29% |
| High School Diploma | 25% |
| Diploma | 11% |
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Dispenser operator wage gap by degree level
According to the data, dispenser operators with a Master's degree earn more than those without, at $42,113 annually. With a Bachelor's degree, dispenser operators earn a median annual income of $40,102 compared to $39,561 for dispenser operators with an Associate degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| Master's Degree | $42,113 |
| High School Diploma or Less | $37,623 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $40,102 |
| Some College/ Associate Degree | $39,561 |
Dispenser operator employment statistics
Company size where dispenser operators work
Below, you can see the size of companies where dispenser operators work.
Dispenser operator jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 3% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 3% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 16% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 32% |
| > 10,000 employees | 46% |
Dispenser operator jobs by industry
The most common industries for dispenser operators are pharmaceutical, manufacturing and professional.
Dispenser operator industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Pharmaceutical | 25% |
| Manufacturing | 20% |
| Fortune 500 | 16% |
| Professional | 11% |
| Retail | 5% |
| Energy | 5% |
| Health Care | 5% |
| Technology | 5% |
| Finance | 2% |
| Automotive | 2% |
| Media | 2% |
| Hospitality | 2% |
Dispenser operator turnover and employment statistics
Dispenser operator unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for dispenser operators between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Dispenser operator unemployment rate by year
| Year | Dispenser operator unemployment rate |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 13.80% |
| 2011 | 11.43% |
| 2012 | 10.36% |
| 2013 | 9.15% |
| 2014 | 7.55% |
| 2015 | 6.34% |
| 2016 | 5.52% |
| 2017 | 5.19% |
| 2018 | 4.89% |
| 2019 | 4.28% |
| 2020 | 6.59% |
| 2021 | 6.08% |
Average dispenser operator tenure
The average dispenser operator stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 77 dispenser operators resumes in Zippia's database.
Dispenser operator tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 17% |
| 1-2 years | 35% |
| 3-4 years | 17% |
| 5-7 years | 17% |
| 8-10 years | 7% |
| 11+ years | 6% |
Dispenser operator LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of dispenser 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Tire Tester | 4.47% | 10,758 |
| Sheller | 4.75% | 5,029 |
| Dispenser Operator | 4.90% | - |
| Paper Maker | 7.84% | 7,915 |
| Coagulating Bath Operator | 8.41% | 31,407 |
| Factory Worker | 8.89% | 106,768 |
| Motion Picture Printer | 15.21% | 1,057 |
Similar dispenser operator jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Tire Tester | 4.47% | 10,758 |
| Sheller | 4.75% | 5,029 |
| Paper Maker | 7.84% | 7,915 |
| Coagulating Bath Operator | 8.41% | 31,407 |
| Factory Worker | 8.89% | 106,768 |
| Motion Picture Printer | 15.21% | 1,057 |
Foreign languages spoken by dispenser operators
- Spanish, 100.0%
Dispenser operator languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 100.0% |