Drier operator demographics and statistics in the US
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Drier operator gender statistics
16.9% of drier operators are women and 83.1% of drier operators are men.
- Male, 83.1%
- Female, 16.9%
Drier operator gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Male | 83.1% |
| Female | 16.9% |
Drier operator gender pay gap
Women earn 88¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$43,678
Female income
$38,322
Drier operator gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in drier operator positions over time. Currently, 16.9% of drier operators are female.
Drier operator gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 89.60% | 10.40% |
| 2011 | 89.50% | 10.50% |
| 2012 | 92.99% | 7.01% |
| 2013 | 85.71% | 14.29% |
| 2014 | 89.26% | 10.74% |
| 2015 | 85.34% | 14.66% |
| 2016 | 81.27% | 18.73% |
| 2017 | 79.75% | 20.25% |
| 2018 | 82.37% | 17.63% |
| 2019 | 85.61% | 14.39% |
| 2020 | 76.95% | 23.05% |
| 2021 | 83.07% | 16.93% |
Drier operator related jobs gender ratio
We compared drier 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% |
| Drier Operator | 83% | 17% |
| Bucket Operator | 99% | 1% |
| Stone Cutter | 99% | 1% |
| Corrugator | 99% | 1% |
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Drier operator demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among drier operators is White, which makes up 62.2% of all drier operators. Comparatively, 19.2% of drier operators are Hispanic or Latino and 8.4% of drier operators are Unknown.
- White, 62.2%
- Hispanic or Latino, 19.2%
- Unknown, 8.4%
- Black or African American, 4.4%
- Asian, 4.3%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 1.5%
Drier operator race
| Drier operator race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 62.2% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 19.2% |
| Unknown | 8.4% |
| Black or African American | 4.4% |
| Asian | 4.3% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 1.5% |
Drier operator race and ethnicity over time
See how drier operator racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Drier operator race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 68.45% | 12.79% | 3.56% | 13.45% |
| 2011 | 66.91% | 11.11% | 1.51% | 12.88% |
| 2012 | 69.45% | 8.98% | 2.29% | 15.46% |
| 2013 | 63.69% | 10.46% | 4.44% | 18.88% |
| 2014 | 65.28% | 9.14% | 4.65% | 18.90% |
| 2015 | 61.34% | 10.65% | 2.05% | 21.55% |
| 2016 | 63.40% | 17.56% | 4.16% | 11.44% |
| 2017 | 64.57% | 6.49% | 6.40% | 19.98% |
| 2018 | 67.32% | 11.71% | 1.46% | 15.73% |
| 2019 | 64.60% | 13.29% | 1.48% | 16.59% |
| 2020 | 66.61% | 7.06% | 2.54% | 20.26% |
| 2021 | 62.23% | 4.39% | 4.30% | 19.24% |
Drier operator wage gap by race
According to our data, asian drier operators have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Black or african american drier operators have the lowest average salary at $42,400.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $42,442 |
| White | $44,812 |
| Black or African American | $42,400 |
| Asian | $45,725 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $43,114 |
Drier operator age breakdown
The average age of drier operators is 40+ years years old, representing 69% of the drier operator population.
Drier operator age breakdown
| Drier Operator Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 69% |
| 30-40 years | 19% |
| 20-30 years | 12% |
Drier operator educational attainment
The most common degree for drier operators is high school diploma, with 49% of drier operators earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are associate degree degree at 22% and associate degree degree at 16%.
- High School Diploma, 49%
- Associate, 22%
- Bachelor's, 16%
- Diploma, 4%
- Other Degrees, 9%
Drier operators by degree level
| Drier operator degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| High School Diploma | 49% |
| Associate | 22% |
| Bachelor's | 16% |
| Diploma | 4% |
| Other Degrees | 9% |
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Drier operator wage gap by degree level
According to the data, drier operators with a Master's degree earn more than those without, at $53,003 annually. With a Bachelor's degree, drier operators earn a median annual income of $46,626 compared to $43,521 for drier operators with an Associate degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| Master's Degree | $53,003 |
| High School Diploma or Less | $39,583 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $46,626 |
| Some College/ Associate Degree | $43,521 |
Drier operator employment statistics
Most drier operators work for a private in the manufacturing industry.
Company size where drier operators work
Below, you can see the size of companies where drier operators work.
Drier operator jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 5% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 14% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 15% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 14% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 30% |
| > 10,000 employees | 23% |
Drier operator jobs by company type
Employees with the drier operator job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most drier operators prefer to work at private companies over public companies.
Drier operator jobs by sector
| Company type | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 2% |
| Public | 31% |
| Private | 67% |
Drier operator jobs by industry
The most common industries for drier operators are manufacturing, technology and transportation.
Drier operator industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Manufacturing | 31% |
| Fortune 500 | 11% |
| Technology | 9% |
| Transportation | 7% |
| Hospitality | 7% |
| Retail | 4% |
| Professional | 4% |
| Energy | 3% |
| Agriculture | 3% |
| Start-up | 3% |
| Media | 2% |
| Internet | 2% |
| Construction | 2% |
| Finance | 2% |
| Education | 2% |
| Pharmaceutical | 1% |
| Telecommunication | 1% |
| Automotive | 1% |
| Health Care | 1% |
| Non Profits | 1% |
| Real Estate | 1% |
Drier operator turnover and employment statistics
Drier operator unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for drier operators between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Drier operator unemployment rate by year
| Year | Drier operator unemployment rate |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 10.56% |
| 2011 | 6.67% |
| 2012 | 3.54% |
| 2013 | 8.57% |
| 2014 | 5.38% |
| 2015 | 1.43% |
| 2016 | 4.17% |
| 2017 | 3.39% |
| 2018 | 3.23% |
| 2019 | 0.79% |
| 2020 | 2.06% |
| 2021 | 7.32% |
Average drier operator tenure
The average drier operator stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 218 drier operators resumes in Zippia's database.
Drier operator tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 30% |
| 1-2 years | 30% |
| 3-4 years | 10% |
| 5-7 years | 16% |
| 8-10 years | 5% |
| 11+ years | 10% |
Drier operator LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of drier 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Towel Sorter | 4.47% | 18,445 |
| Hot Kettle Tender | 4.75% | 531 |
| Carton Maker | 7.84% | 7,027 |
| Caustic Operator | 8.41% | 27,286 |
| Conveyor Line Bakery Worker | 8.89% | 72,307 |
| Drier Operator | 9.57% | - |
| Custom Color Technician | 15.21% | 6,268 |
Similar drier operator jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Towel Sorter | 4.47% | 18,445 |
| Hot Kettle Tender | 4.75% | 531 |
| Carton Maker | 7.84% | 7,027 |
| Caustic Operator | 8.41% | 27,286 |
| Conveyor Line Bakery Worker | 8.89% | 72,307 |
| Custom Color Technician | 15.21% | 6,268 |
Foreign languages spoken by drier operators
- Spanish, 75.0%
- Dakota, 25.0%
Drier operator languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 75.0% |
| Dakota | 25.0% |