Draw operator demographics and statistics in the US
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Draw operator gender statistics
22.6% of draw operators are women and 77.4% of draw operators are men.
- Male, 77.4%
- Female, 22.6%
Draw operator gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Male | 77.4% |
| Female | 22.6% |
Draw operator gender pay gap
Women earn 90¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$42,928
Female income
$38,770
Draw operator gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in draw operator positions over time. Currently, 22.6% of draw operators are female.
Draw operator gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 74.48% | 25.52% |
| 2011 | 73.19% | 26.81% |
| 2012 | 74.10% | 25.90% |
| 2013 | 78.32% | 21.68% |
| 2014 | 88.67% | 11.33% |
| 2015 | 83.92% | 16.08% |
| 2016 | 81.19% | 18.81% |
| 2017 | 80.06% | 19.94% |
| 2018 | 81.21% | 18.79% |
| 2019 | 80.83% | 19.17% |
| 2020 | 82.43% | 17.57% |
| 2021 | 77.43% | 22.57% |
Draw operator related jobs gender ratio
We compared draw 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% |
| Draw Operator | 77% | 23% |
| Research And Development Machinist | 99% | 1% |
| Die Repair Machinist | 99% | 1% |
| Head Machinist | 99% | 1% |
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Draw operator demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among draw operators is White, which makes up 72.3% of all draw operators. Comparatively, 12.1% of draw operators are Hispanic or Latino and 9.7% of draw operators are Black or African American.
- White, 72.3%
- Hispanic or Latino, 12.1%
- Black or African American, 9.7%
- Unknown, 2.8%
- Asian, 2.3%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.8%
Draw operator race
| Draw operator race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 72.3% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 12.1% |
| Black or African American | 9.7% |
| Unknown | 2.8% |
| Asian | 2.3% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.8% |
Draw operator race and ethnicity over time
See how draw operator racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Draw operator race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 80.58% | 3.60% | 3.60% | 9.35% |
| 2011 | 84.56% | 4.70% | 2.01% | 5.37% |
| 2012 | 80.00% | 9.38% | 0.63% | 7.50% |
| 2013 | 81.59% | 3.60% | 1.80% | 9.00% |
| 2014 | 80.43% | 8.25% | 2.06% | 6.87% |
| 2015 | 78.39% | 9.97% | 2.66% | 5.31% |
| 2016 | 84.56% | 3.36% | 1.34% | 6.71% |
| 2017 | 82.64% | 7.64% | 2.08% | 4.86% |
| 2018 | 75.07% | 8.04% | 2.95% | 12.33% |
| 2019 | 76.80% | 9.28% | 1.86% | 9.98% |
| 2020 | 73.22% | 10.85% | 2.37% | 10.51% |
| 2021 | 72.31% | 9.74% | 2.31% | 12.05% |
Draw operator wage gap by race
According to our data, asian draw operators have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Hispanic or latino draw operators have the lowest average salary at $40,142.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $44,376 |
| White | $41,699 |
| Black or African American | $43,667 |
| Asian | $44,943 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $40,142 |
Average draw operator age
See how the average age of draw operators varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Draw operator age by race and gender
| Race | Male age | Female age |
|---|---|---|
| White | 43.5 | 39 |
| Black or African American | 50.5 | |
| Hispanic or Latino | 49 |
Draw operator age breakdown
The average age of draw operators is 40+ years years old, representing 56% of the draw operator population.
Draw operator age breakdown
| Draw Operator Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 56% |
| 30-40 years | 24% |
| 20-30 years | 19% |
Draw operator educational attainment
The most common degree for draw operators is high school diploma, with 40% of draw operators earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are associate degree degree at 27% and associate degree degree at 16%.
- High School Diploma, 40%
- Associate, 27%
- Bachelor's, 16%
- Diploma, 13%
- Other Degrees, 4%
Draw operators by degree level
| Draw operator degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| High School Diploma | 40% |
| Associate | 27% |
| Bachelor's | 16% |
| Diploma | 13% |
| Other Degrees | 4% |
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Draw operator employment statistics
Company size where draw operators work
Below, you can see the size of companies where draw operators work.
Draw operator jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 5% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 13% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 14% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 10% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 32% |
| > 10,000 employees | 25% |
Draw operator jobs by industry
The most common industries for draw operators are manufacturing, retail and professional.
Draw operator industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Manufacturing | 40% |
| Fortune 500 | 14% |
| Retail | 9% |
| Professional | 6% |
| Construction | 5% |
| Transportation | 4% |
| Automotive | 4% |
| Energy | 3% |
| Hospitality | 3% |
| Telecommunication | 3% |
| Pharmaceutical | 2% |
| Finance | 2% |
| Technology | 2% |
| Media | 1% |
| Internet | 1% |
| Health Care | 1% |
| Education | 1% |
| Real Estate | 1% |
| Start-up | 1% |
Draw operator turnover and employment statistics
Draw operator unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for draw operators between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Draw operator unemployment rate by year
| Year | Draw operator unemployment rate |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 16.81% |
| 2011 | 7.09% |
| 2012 | 9.35% |
| 2013 | 6.99% |
| 2014 | 7.32% |
| 2015 | 5.47% |
| 2016 | 0.77% |
| 2017 | 3.10% |
| 2018 | 5.49% |
| 2019 | 2.45% |
| 2020 | 3.24% |
| 2021 | 3.03% |
Average draw operator tenure
The average draw operator stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 283 draw operators resumes in Zippia's database.
Draw operator tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 16% |
| 1-2 years | 31% |
| 3-4 years | 14% |
| 5-7 years | 20% |
| 8-10 years | 4% |
| 11+ years | 15% |
Draw operator LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of draw 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Welding Estimator | 2.57% | 12,076 |
| Tool Repairer | 2.99% | 11,535 |
| Tinning Equipment Tender | 3.20% | 15,376 |
| Instrument Maker | 3.26% | 9,633 |
| Draw Operator | 3.27% | - |
| Machine Tool Operator | 5.87% | 66,471 |
| Metal Polisher | 6.48% | 2,766 |
Similar draw operator jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Welding Estimator | 2.57% | 12,076 |
| Tool Repairer | 2.99% | 11,535 |
| Tinning Equipment Tender | 3.20% | 15,376 |
| Instrument Maker | 3.26% | 9,633 |
| Machine Tool Operator | 5.87% | 66,471 |
| Metal Polisher | 6.48% | 2,766 |
Foreign languages spoken by draw operators
- Russian, 100.0%
Draw operator languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Russian | 100.0% |