Equipment worker demographics and statistics in the US
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Equipment worker gender statistics
13.5% of equipment workers are women and 86.5% of equipment workers are men.
- Male, 86.5%
- Female, 13.5%
Equipment worker gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Male | 86.5% |
| Female | 13.5% |
Equipment worker gender pay gap
Women earn 92¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$58,855
Female income
$53,945
Equipment worker gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in equipment worker positions over time. Currently, 13.5% of equipment workers are female.
Equipment worker gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 86.31% | 13.69% |
| 2011 | 85.68% | 14.32% |
| 2012 | 87.50% | 12.50% |
| 2013 | 89.11% | 10.89% |
| 2014 | 85.54% | 14.46% |
| 2015 | 88.47% | 11.53% |
| 2016 | 85.78% | 14.22% |
| 2017 | 86.60% | 13.40% |
| 2018 | 87.25% | 12.75% |
| 2019 | 85.96% | 14.04% |
| 2020 | 89.60% | 10.40% |
| 2021 | 86.55% | 13.45% |
Equipment worker related jobs gender ratio
We compared equipment workers 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% |
| Equipment Worker | 87% | 13% |
| Bucket Operator | 99% | 1% |
| Stone Cutter | 99% | 1% |
| Corrugator | 99% | 1% |
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Equipment worker demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among equipment workers is White, which makes up 59.7% of all equipment workers. Comparatively, 19.0% of equipment workers are Hispanic or Latino and 12.3% of equipment workers are Black or African American.
- White, 59.7%
- Hispanic or Latino, 19.0%
- Black or African American, 12.3%
- Asian, 4.5%
- Unknown, 3.8%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.7%
Equipment worker race
| Equipment worker race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 59.7% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 19.0% |
| Black or African American | 12.3% |
| Asian | 4.5% |
| Unknown | 3.8% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.7% |
Equipment worker race and ethnicity over time
See how equipment worker racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Equipment worker race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 59.29% | 15.81% | 5.42% | 17.62% |
| 2011 | 61.21% | 16.77% | 3.80% | 16.53% |
| 2012 | 60.29% | 17.54% | 3.57% | 15.23% |
| 2013 | 61.37% | 15.19% | 4.18% | 17.73% |
| 2014 | 61.61% | 14.57% | 4.59% | 16.49% |
| 2015 | 60.00% | 16.53% | 4.68% | 16.66% |
| 2016 | 59.24% | 15.74% | 5.30% | 17.47% |
| 2017 | 58.79% | 14.60% | 3.91% | 20.16% |
| 2018 | 61.70% | 11.07% | 5.07% | 19.28% |
| 2019 | 62.20% | 13.80% | 4.41% | 17.15% |
| 2020 | 61.04% | 13.67% | 4.45% | 15.21% |
| 2021 | 59.67% | 12.31% | 4.48% | 19.03% |
Equipment worker wage gap by race
According to our data, asian equipment workers have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Black or african american equipment workers have the lowest average salary at $54,697.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $56,684 |
| White | $59,265 |
| Black or African American | $54,697 |
| Asian | $67,847 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $56,646 |
Average equipment worker age
See how the average age of equipment workers varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Equipment worker age by race and gender
| Race | Male age | Female age |
|---|---|---|
| Unknown | 32 | |
| White | 42 | 52 |
| Black or African American | 45 | |
| Asian | 40 | |
| Hispanic or Latino | 46 | 46 |
Equipment worker age breakdown
The average age of equipment workers is 40+ years years old, representing 61% of the equipment worker population.
Equipment worker age breakdown
| Equipment Worker Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 61% |
| 30-40 years | 22% |
| 20-30 years | 16% |
Equipment worker educational attainment
The most common degree for equipment workers is high school diploma, with 33% of equipment workers earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are bachelor's degree degree at 29% and bachelor's degree degree at 25%.
- High School Diploma, 33%
- Bachelor's, 29%
- Associate, 25%
- Diploma, 10%
- Other Degrees, 3%
Equipment workers by degree level
| Equipment worker degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| High School Diploma | 33% |
| Bachelor's | 29% |
| Associate | 25% |
| Diploma | 10% |
| Other Degrees | 3% |
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Equipment worker employment statistics
Most equipment workers work for a private in the education industry.
Company size where equipment workers work
Below, you can see the size of companies where equipment workers work.
Equipment worker jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 6% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 5% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 19% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 8% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 40% |
| > 10,000 employees | 21% |
Equipment worker jobs by company type
Employees with the equipment worker job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most equipment workers prefer to work at private companies over public companies.
Equipment worker jobs by sector
| Company type | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 19% |
| Public | 21% |
| Private | 46% |
| Government | 14% |
Equipment worker jobs by industry
The most common industries for equipment workers are education, manufacturing and government.
Equipment worker industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 17% |
| Manufacturing | 14% |
| Government | 13% |
| Professional | 13% |
| Fortune 500 | 11% |
| Technology | 8% |
| Transportation | 5% |
| Retail | 5% |
| Finance | 3% |
| Construction | 3% |
| Energy | 2% |
| Non Profits | 2% |
| Health Care | 2% |
| Hospitality | 2% |
| Insurance | 2% |
Equipment worker turnover and employment statistics
Equipment worker unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for equipment workers between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Equipment worker unemployment rate by year
| Year | Equipment worker unemployment rate |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 13.19% |
| 2011 | 9.92% |
| 2012 | 6.71% |
| 2013 | 6.26% |
| 2014 | 7.16% |
| 2015 | 4.26% |
| 2016 | 5.48% |
| 2017 | 3.86% |
| 2018 | 5.01% |
| 2019 | 3.92% |
| 2020 | 4.81% |
| 2021 | 4.93% |
Average equipment worker tenure
The average equipment worker stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 218 equipment workers resumes in Zippia's database.
Equipment worker tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 26% |
| 1-2 years | 32% |
| 3-4 years | 15% |
| 5-7 years | 14% |
| 8-10 years | 3% |
| 11+ years | 10% |
Equipment worker LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of equipment workers 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Cloth Shader | 4.47% | 53 |
| Senior Machine Operator | 4.75% | 74,352 |
| Equipment Worker | 6.68% | - |
| Job Setter | 7.84% | 36,713 |
| Acid Operator | 8.41% | 30,020 |
| Frame Stripper | 8.89% | 48 |
| Photographic Machine Operator | 15.21% | 53,682 |
Similar equipment worker jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Cloth Shader | 4.47% | 53 |
| Senior Machine Operator | 4.75% | 74,352 |
| Job Setter | 7.84% | 36,713 |
| Acid Operator | 8.41% | 30,020 |
| Frame Stripper | 8.89% | 48 |
| Photographic Machine Operator | 15.21% | 53,682 |
Foreign languages spoken by equipment workers
- Spanish, 85.7%
- French, 14.3%
Equipment worker languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 85.7% |
| French | 14.3% |
