Drug room operator demographics and statistics in the US
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Drug room operator demographics by:
Drug room operator gender statistics
22.7% of drug room operators are women and 77.3% of drug room operators are men.
- Male, 77.3%
- Female, 22.7%
Drug room operator gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Male | 77.3% |
| Female | 22.7% |
Drug room operator gender pay gap
Women earn 99¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$35,360
Female income
$35,123
Drug room operator gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in drug room operator positions over time. Currently, 22.7% of drug room operators are female.
Drug room operator gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 92.55% | 7.45% |
| 2011 | 90.99% | 9.01% |
| 2012 | 90.02% | 9.98% |
| 2013 | 90.48% | 9.52% |
| 2014 | 93.17% | 6.83% |
| 2015 | 89.61% | 10.39% |
| 2016 | 88.77% | 11.23% |
| 2017 | 92.14% | 7.86% |
| 2018 | 82.23% | 17.77% |
| 2019 | 80.90% | 19.10% |
| 2020 | 81.14% | 18.86% |
| 2021 | 77.27% | 22.73% |
Drug room operator related jobs gender ratio
We compared drug room operators with similar job titles to see how gender ratios vary. As you can see, dye tub operator and cloth doffer have the biggest gender ratio gaps.
| Job title | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Laundress | 3% | 97% |
| Custom Seamstress | 3% | 97% |
| Seamstress | 6% | 94% |
| Drug Room Operator | 77% | 23% |
| Dry Finisher | 94% | 6% |
| Cloth Doffer | 95% | 5% |
| Dye Tub Operator | 97% | 3% |
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Drug room operator demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among drug room operators is White, which makes up 54.2% of all drug room operators. Comparatively, 22.3% of drug room operators are Hispanic or Latino and 14.4% of drug room operators are Black or African American.
- White, 54.2%
- Hispanic or Latino, 22.3%
- Black or African American, 14.4%
- Asian, 4.4%
- Unknown, 3.8%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.9%
Drug room operator race
| Drug room operator race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 54.2% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 22.3% |
| Black or African American | 14.4% |
| Asian | 4.4% |
| Unknown | 3.8% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.9% |
Drug room operator race and ethnicity over time
See how drug room operator racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Drug room operator race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 59.67% | 12.43% | 6.22% | 18.65% |
| 2011 | 50.30% | 11.52% | 5.45% | 26.06% |
| 2012 | 49.76% | 14.51% | 4.84% | 28.33% |
| 2013 | 60.33% | 10.74% | 2.48% | 23.14% |
| 2014 | 59.16% | 14.30% | 0.65% | 23.41% |
| 2015 | 46.76% | 13.24% | 7.06% | 29.12% |
| 2016 | 62.19% | 3.41% | 5.96% | 25.56% |
| 2017 | 61.18% | 8.47% | 2.82% | 24.47% |
| 2018 | 55.82% | 17.47% | 1.71% | 22.26% |
| 2019 | 54.30% | 16.23% | 6.95% | 19.21% |
| 2020 | 58.21% | 11.94% | 2.99% | 23.88% |
| 2021 | 54.23% | 14.42% | 4.39% | 22.26% |
Drug room operator wage gap by race
According to our data, white drug room operators have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Hispanic or latino drug room operators have the lowest average salary at $34,770.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $35,196 |
| White | $36,670 |
| Black or African American | $35,077 |
| Asian | $35,118 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $34,770 |
Average drug room operator age
See how the average age of drug room operators varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Female
Drug room operator age by race and gender
| Race | Male age | Female age |
|---|---|---|
| White | 49 | 58 |
| Black or African American | 44 | 60 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 53 | 49 |
Drug room operator age breakdown
The average age of drug room operators is 40+ years years old, representing 81% of the drug room operator population.
Drug room operator age breakdown
| Drug Room Operator Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 81% |
| 30-40 years | 10% |
| 20-30 years | 8% |
Drug room operator educational attainment
The most common degree for drug room operators is high school diploma, with 30% of drug room operators earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are bachelor's degree degree at 30% and bachelor's degree degree at 20%.
- High School Diploma, 30%
- Bachelor's, 30%
- Associate, 20%
- Master's, 10%
- Other Degrees, 10%
Drug room operators by degree level
| Drug room operator degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| High School Diploma | 30% |
| Bachelor's | 30% |
| Associate | 20% |
| Master's | 10% |
| Other Degrees | 10% |
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Drug room operator wage gap by degree level
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| High School Diploma or Less | $35,855 |
| No Education | $34,752 |
Drug room operator turnover and employment statistics
Drug room operator unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for drug room operators between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Drug room operator unemployment rate by year
| Year | Drug room operator unemployment rate |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 11.76% |
| 2011 | 12.70% |
| 2012 | 17.65% |
| 2013 | 9.57% |
| 2014 | 5.04% |
| 2015 | 1.06% |
| 2016 | 6.06% |
| 2017 | 7.32% |
| 2018 | 2.61% |
| 2019 | 2.86% |
| 2020 | 9.55% |
| 2021 | 6.05% |
Average drug room operator tenure
The average drug room operator stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 25 drug room operators resumes in Zippia's database.
Drug room operator tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 18% |
| 1-2 years | 29% |
| 3-4 years | 14% |
| 5-7 years | 21% |
| 8-10 years | 4% |
| 11+ years | 14% |
Drug room operator LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of drug room 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Hat Cleaner | 5.10% | 35,476 |
| Slip Cover Seamstress | 5.26% | 285 |
| Glove Stitcher | 5.45% | 109 |
| Drug Room Operator | 7.83% | - |
| Dress Cutter | 12.01% | 4,505 |
Similar drug room operator jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Hat Cleaner | 5.10% | 35,476 |
| Slip Cover Seamstress | 5.26% | 285 |
| Glove Stitcher | 5.45% | 109 |
| Dress Cutter | 12.01% | 4,505 |
Foreign languages spoken by drug room operators
- French, 50.0%
- Italian, 50.0%
Drug room operator languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| French | 50.0% |
| Italian | 50.0% |