Drill press operator demographics and statistics in the US
Drill press operator demographics research summary. Zippia estimates drill press operator demographics and statistics in the United States by using a database of 30 million profiles. Our drill press operator estimates are verified against BLS, Census, and current job openings data for accuracy. Zippia's data science team found the following key facts about drill press operators after extensive research and analysis:
- There are over 4,122 drill press operators currently employed in the United States.
- 18.3% of all drill press operators are women, while 81.7% are men.
- The average drill press operator age is 46 years old.
- The most common ethnicity of drill press operators is White (71.8%), followed by Hispanic or Latino (13.4%), Black or African American (7.9%) and Unknown (4.4%).
- In 2022, women earned 96% of what men earned.
- 3% of all drill press operators are LGBT.
- Drill press operators are 79% more likely to work at private companies in comparison to public companies.
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Drill press operator gender statistics
18.3% of drill press operators are women and 81.7% of drill press operators are men.
- Male, 81.7%
- Female, 18.3%
Drill press operator gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Male | 81.7% |
| Female | 18.3% |
Drill press operator gender pay gap
Women earn 96¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$35,170
Female income
$33,695
Drill press operator gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in drill press operator positions over time. Currently, 18.3% of drill press operators are female.
Drill press operator gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 83.85% | 16.15% |
| 2011 | 80.12% | 19.88% |
| 2012 | 83.29% | 16.71% |
| 2013 | 84.03% | 15.97% |
| 2014 | 83.14% | 16.86% |
| 2015 | 86.35% | 13.65% |
| 2016 | 84.48% | 15.52% |
| 2017 | 84.83% | 15.17% |
| 2018 | 81.75% | 18.25% |
| 2019 | 81.76% | 18.24% |
| 2020 | 82.02% | 17.98% |
| 2021 | 81.72% | 18.28% |
Drill press operator related jobs gender ratio
We compared drill press 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% |
| Drill Press Operator | 82% | 18% |
| Research And Development Machinist | 99% | 1% |
| Die Repair Machinist | 99% | 1% |
| Head Machinist | 99% | 1% |
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Drill press operator demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among drill press operators is White, which makes up 71.8% of all drill press operators. Comparatively, 13.4% of drill press operators are Hispanic or Latino and 7.9% of drill press operators are Black or African American.
- White, 71.8%
- Hispanic or Latino, 13.4%
- Black or African American, 7.9%
- Unknown, 4.4%
- Asian, 1.7%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.8%
Drill press operator race
| Drill press operator race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 71.8% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 13.4% |
| Black or African American | 7.9% |
| Unknown | 4.4% |
| Asian | 1.7% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.8% |
Drill press operator race and ethnicity over time
See how drill press operator racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Drill press operator race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 75.61% | 8.92% | 1.39% | 12.77% |
| 2011 | 75.80% | 9.73% | 1.63% | 11.13% |
| 2012 | 73.65% | 9.91% | 1.82% | 13.30% |
| 2013 | 73.96% | 9.26% | 1.83% | 12.28% |
| 2014 | 73.99% | 7.50% | 2.62% | 12.90% |
| 2015 | 72.86% | 7.38% | 2.42% | 15.24% |
| 2016 | 74.88% | 7.30% | 2.55% | 13.39% |
| 2017 | 72.65% | 8.46% | 2.03% | 13.65% |
| 2018 | 75.32% | 7.30% | 2.87% | 12.20% |
| 2019 | 77.78% | 6.78% | 1.57% | 11.31% |
| 2020 | 73.26% | 9.95% | 1.49% | 9.83% |
| 2021 | 71.84% | 7.93% | 1.68% | 13.41% |
Drill press operator wage gap by race
According to our data, white drill press operators have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Unknown drill press operators have the lowest average salary at $34,084.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $34,084 |
| White | $36,059 |
| Black or African American | $35,581 |
| Asian | $34,773 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $35,386 |
Average drill press operator age
See how the average age of drill press operators varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Drill press operator age by race and gender
| Race | Male age | Female age |
|---|---|---|
| Unknown | 43 | |
| White | 48 | 48 |
| Black or African American | 50 | 41.5 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 47.5 |
Drill press operator age breakdown
The average age of drill press operators is 40+ years years old, representing 68% of the drill press operator population.
Drill press operator age breakdown
| Drill Press Operator Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 68% |
| 30-40 years | 17% |
| 20-30 years | 14% |
Drill press operator educational attainment
The most common degree for drill press operators is high school diploma, with 54% of drill press operators earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are associate degree degree at 17% and associate degree degree at 12%.
- High School Diploma, 54%
- Associate, 17%
- Diploma, 12%
- Bachelor's, 10%
- Other Degrees, 7%
Drill press operators by degree level
| Drill press operator degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| High School Diploma | 54% |
| Associate | 17% |
| Diploma | 12% |
| Bachelor's | 10% |
| Other Degrees | 7% |
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Drill press operator employment statistics
Most drill press operators work for a private in the manufacturing industry.
Company size where drill press operators work
Below, you can see the size of companies where drill press operators work.
Drill press operator jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 9% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 15% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 33% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 8% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 21% |
| > 10,000 employees | 14% |
Drill press operator jobs by company type
Employees with the drill press operator job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most drill press operators prefer to work at private companies over public companies.
Drill press operator jobs by sector
| Company type | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Public | 19% |
| Private | 79% |
| Government | 1% |
Drill press operator jobs by industry
The most common industries for drill press operators are manufacturing, professional and technology.
Drill press operator industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Manufacturing | 39% |
| Professional | 15% |
| Technology | 10% |
| Construction | 4% |
| Retail | 4% |
| Fortune 500 | 4% |
| Finance | 3% |
| Automotive | 3% |
| Transportation | 2% |
| Utilities | 2% |
| Health Care | 2% |
| Energy | 2% |
| Pharmaceutical | 1% |
| Media | 1% |
| Government | 1% |
| Hospitality | 1% |
| Non Profits | 1% |
| Insurance | 1% |
Drill press operator turnover and employment statistics
Drill press operator unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for drill press operators between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Drill press operator unemployment rate by year
| Year | Drill press operator unemployment rate |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 19.96% |
| 2011 | 12.01% |
| 2012 | 11.05% |
| 2013 | 8.19% |
| 2014 | 6.40% |
| 2015 | 4.69% |
| 2016 | 5.10% |
| 2017 | 5.70% |
| 2018 | 5.07% |
| 2019 | 3.79% |
| 2020 | 4.89% |
| 2021 | 6.42% |
Average drill press operator tenure
The average drill press operator stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 859 drill press operators resumes in Zippia's database.
Drill press operator tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 33% |
| 1-2 years | 34% |
| 3-4 years | 13% |
| 5-7 years | 10% |
| 8-10 years | 3% |
| 11+ years | 7% |
Drill press operator LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of drill press 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Welder Operator | 2.57% | 51,229 |
| Drill Press Operator | 2.74% | - |
| Scale Model Maker | 3.20% | 8,261 |
| Diesel Machinist | 3.26% | 28,226 |
| Rod Finisher | 3.27% | 2,086 |
| Vertical Lathe Operator | 5.87% | 29,497 |
| Polisher Apprentice | 6.48% | 6,006 |
Similar drill press operator jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Welder Operator | 2.57% | 51,229 |
| Scale Model Maker | 3.20% | 8,261 |
| Diesel Machinist | 3.26% | 28,226 |
| Rod Finisher | 3.27% | 2,086 |
| Vertical Lathe Operator | 5.87% | 29,497 |
| Polisher Apprentice | 6.48% | 6,006 |
Foreign languages spoken by drill press operators
The most common foreign language among drill press operators is Spanish at 44.4%. The second-most popular foreign language spoken is Chinese at 11.1% and German is the third-most popular at 11.1%.
- Spanish, 44.4%
- Chinese, 11.1%
- German, 11.1%
- French, 11.1%
- Serbian, 11.1%
- Other, 11.2%
Drill press operator languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 44.4% |
| Chinese | 11.1% |
| German | 11.1% |
| French | 11.1% |
| Serbian | 11.1% |
| Other | 11.2% |
