Expanding machine operator demographics and statistics in the US
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Expanding machine operator gender statistics
13.2% of expanding machine operators are women and 86.8% of expanding machine operators are men.
- Male, 86.8%
- Female, 13.2%
Expanding machine operator gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Male | 86.8% |
| Female | 13.2% |
Expanding machine operator gender pay gap
Women earn 90¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$35,848
Female income
$32,373
Expanding machine operator gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in expanding machine operator positions over time. Currently, 13.2% of expanding machine operators are female.
Expanding machine operator gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 93.66% | 6.34% |
| 2011 | 95.80% | 4.20% |
| 2012 | 97.45% | 2.55% |
| 2013 | 95.50% | 4.50% |
| 2014 | 97.29% | 2.71% |
| 2015 | 97.16% | 2.84% |
| 2016 | 98.34% | 1.66% |
| 2017 | 92.34% | 7.66% |
| 2018 | 89.27% | 10.73% |
| 2019 | 89.02% | 10.98% |
| 2020 | 90.02% | 9.98% |
| 2021 | 86.84% | 13.16% |
Expanding machine operator related jobs gender ratio
We compared expanding machine 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% |
| Expanding Machine Operator | 87% | 13% |
| Research And Development Machinist | 99% | 1% |
| Die Repair Machinist | 99% | 1% |
| Head Machinist | 99% | 1% |
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Expanding machine operator demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among expanding machine operators is White, which makes up 72.3% of all expanding machine operators. Comparatively, 12.1% of expanding machine operators are Hispanic or Latino and 9.7% of expanding machine 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%
Expanding machine operator race
| Expanding machine 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% |
Expanding machine operator race and ethnicity over time
See how expanding machine operator racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Expanding machine operator race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 80.59% | 4.08% | 4.08% | 8.16% |
| 2011 | 78.34% | 11.57% | 1.78% | 5.34% |
| 2012 | 84.28% | 4.17% | 2.36% | 4.17% |
| 2013 | 71.92% | 6.25% | 2.08% | 14.59% |
| 2014 | 79.22% | 7.75% | 1.72% | 8.61% |
| 2015 | 86.40% | 0.97% | 1.94% | 8.74% |
| 2016 | 80.40% | 10.18% | 2.36% | 5.09% |
| 2017 | 75.89% | 8.32% | 2.36% | 10.40% |
| 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% |
Expanding machine operator wage gap by race
According to our data, asian expanding machine operators have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Hispanic or latino expanding machine operators have the lowest average salary at $33,708.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $36,804 |
| White | $34,941 |
| Black or African American | $36,706 |
| Asian | $37,207 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $33,708 |
Average expanding machine operator age
See how the average age of expanding machine operators varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Expanding machine 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 |
Expanding machine operator age breakdown
The average age of expanding machine operators is 40+ years years old, representing 56% of the expanding machine operator population.
Expanding machine operator age breakdown
| Expanding Machine Operator Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 56% |
| 30-40 years | 24% |
| 20-30 years | 19% |
Expanding machine operator educational attainment
The most common degree for expanding machine operators is high school diploma, with 63% of expanding machine operators earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are associate degree degree at 16% and associate degree degree at 11%.
- High School Diploma, 63%
- Associate, 16%
- Diploma, 11%
- Master's, 5%
- Other Degrees, 5%
Expanding machine operators by degree level
| Expanding machine operator degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| High School Diploma | 63% |
| Associate | 16% |
| Diploma | 11% |
| Master's | 5% |
| Other Degrees | 5% |
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Expanding machine operator employment statistics
Company size where expanding machine operators work
Below, you can see the size of companies where expanding machine operators work.
Expanding machine operator jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 12% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 18% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 12% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 35% |
| > 10,000 employees | 24% |
Expanding machine operator turnover and employment statistics
Expanding machine operator unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for expanding machine operators between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Expanding machine operator unemployment rate by year
| Year | Expanding machine operator unemployment rate |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 12.50% |
| 2011 | 5.38% |
| 2012 | 5.10% |
| 2013 | 2.53% |
| 2014 | 3.16% |
| 2015 | 0.00% |
| 2016 | 3.90% |
| 2017 | 5.00% |
| 2018 | 5.49% |
| 2019 | 2.45% |
| 2020 | 3.24% |
| 2021 | 3.03% |
Average expanding machine operator tenure
The average expanding machine operator stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 49 expanding machine operators resumes in Zippia's database.
Expanding machine operator tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 31% |
| 1-2 years | 27% |
| 3-4 years | 10% |
| 5-7 years | 15% |
| 8-10 years | 8% |
| 11+ years | 10% |
Expanding machine operator LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of expanding machine 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Braze Operator | 2.57% | 29,880 |
| Die Maker Apprentice | 2.99% | 13,262 |
| No Bake Molder | 3.20% | 341 |
| Rocket Motor Mechanic | 3.26% | 34,139 |
| Expanding Machine Operator | 3.27% | - |
| Control Board Operator | 5.87% | 57,233 |
| Drum Sander | 6.48% | 82 |
Similar expanding machine operator jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Braze Operator | 2.57% | 29,880 |
| Die Maker Apprentice | 2.99% | 13,262 |
| No Bake Molder | 3.20% | 341 |
| Rocket Motor Mechanic | 3.26% | 34,139 |
| Control Board Operator | 5.87% | 57,233 |
| Drum Sander | 6.48% | 82 |
Foreign languages spoken by expanding machine operators
- Spanish, 100.0%
Expanding machine operator languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 100.0% |