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Extrusion machine operator demographics and statistics in the US

Extrusion machine operator demographics research summary. Zippia estimates extrusion machine operator demographics and statistics in the United States by using a database of 30 million profiles. Our extrusion machine 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 extrusion machine operators after extensive research and analysis:

  • There are over 25,818 extrusion machine operators currently employed in the United States.
  • 11.6% of all extrusion machine operators are women, while 88.4% are men.
  • The average extrusion machine operator age is 42 years old.
  • The most common ethnicity of extrusion machine operators is White (72.3%), followed by Hispanic or Latino (12.1%), Black or African American (9.7%) and Unknown (2.8%).
  • In 2022, women earned 90% of what men earned.
  • 3% of all extrusion machine operators are LGBT.
  • Extrusion machine operators are 81% more likely to work at private companies in comparison to public companies.
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Extrusion machine operator gender statistics

11.6% of extrusion machine operators are women and 88.4% of extrusion machine operators are men.
  • Male, 88.4%
  • Female, 11.6%

Extrusion machine operator gender ratio

GenderPercentages
Male88.4%
Female11.6%

Extrusion machine operator gender pay gap

Women earn 90¢ for every $1 earned by men

male-income
Male income
$37,803
female-income
Female income
$34,193

Extrusion machine operator gender ratio over time

This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in extrusion machine operator positions over time. Currently, 11.6% of extrusion machine operators are female.
Male
Female
100%
80%
60%
40%
20%
0%
2010
2011
2012
2013
2014
2015
2016
2017
2018
2019
2020
2021

Extrusion machine operator gender ratio by year

YearMaleFemale
201086.58%13.42%
201185.79%14.21%
201286.35%13.65%
201388.88%11.12%
201494.54%5.46%
201592.03%7.97%
201690.52%9.48%
201789.88%10.12%
201890.53%9.47%
201990.31%9.69%
202091.21%8.79%
202188.35%11.65%

Extrusion machine operator related jobs gender ratio

We compared extrusion 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 titleMaleFemale
Special Process Person31%69%
Extrusion Machine Operator88%12%
Research And Development Machinist99%1%
Die Repair Machinist99%1%
Head Machinist99%1%

Extrusion machine operator demographics by race

The most common ethnicity among extrusion machine operators is White, which makes up 72.3% of all extrusion machine operators. Comparatively, 12.1% of extrusion machine operators are Hispanic or Latino and 9.7% of extrusion 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%

Extrusion machine operator race

Extrusion machine operator racePercentages
White72.3%
Hispanic or Latino12.1%
Black or African American9.7%
Unknown2.8%
Asian2.3%
American Indian and Alaska Native0.8%

Extrusion machine operator race and ethnicity over time

See how extrusion machine operator racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.

Extrusion machine operator race and ethnicity by year

YearWhiteBlack or African AmericanAsianHispanic or Latino
201080.58%3.60%3.60%9.35%
201184.56%4.70%2.01%5.37%
201280.00%9.38%0.63%7.50%
201381.59%3.60%1.80%9.00%
201480.43%8.25%2.06%6.87%
201578.39%9.97%2.66%5.31%
201684.56%3.36%1.34%6.71%
201782.64%7.64%2.08%4.86%
201875.07%8.04%2.95%12.33%
201976.80%9.28%1.86%9.98%
202073.22%10.85%2.37%10.51%
202172.31%9.74%2.31%12.05%

Extrusion machine operator wage gap by race

$41,000
$40,000
$39,000
$38,000
$37,000
$36,000
$35,000
Unknown
White
Black or African American
Asian
Hispanic or Latino
EthnicitySalary
Unknown$39,059
White$36,737
Black or African American$38,444
Asian$39,551
Hispanic or Latino$35,385

Average extrusion machine operator age

See how the average age of extrusion machine operators varies based on ethnicity and gender.
Male
Female

Extrusion machine operator age by race and gender

RaceMale ageFemale age
White43.539
Black or African American50.5
Hispanic or Latino49

Extrusion machine operator age breakdown

The average age of extrusion machine operators is 40+ years years old, representing 56% of the extrusion machine operator population.

40+ years

30-40 years

20-30 years


Extrusion machine operator age breakdown

Extrusion Machine Operator YearsPercentages
40+ years56%
30-40 years24%
20-30 years19%

Extrusion machine operator educational attainment

The most common degree for extrusion machine operators is high school diploma, with 53% of extrusion machine operators earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are diploma degree at 19% and diploma degree at 12%.
  • High School Diploma, 53%
  • Diploma, 19%
  • Associate, 12%
  • Bachelor's, 10%
  • Other Degrees, 6%

Extrusion machine operators by degree level

Extrusion machine operator degreePercentages
High School Diploma53%
Diploma19%
Associate12%
Bachelor's10%
Other Degrees6%

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Extrusion machine operator employment statistics

Most extrusion machine operators work for a private in the manufacturing industry.

Company size where extrusion machine operators work

Below, you can see the size of companies where extrusion machine operators work.

< 50 employees

50 - 100 employees

100 - 500 employees

500 - 1,000 employees

1,000 - 10,000 employees

> 10,000

Extrusion machine operator jobs by employer size

Company sizePercentages
< 50 employees6%
50 - 100 employees14%
100 - 500 employees28%
500 - 1,000 employees13%
1,000 - 10,000 employees25%
> 10,000 employees14%

Extrusion machine operator jobs by company type

Employees with the extrusion machine operator job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most extrusion machine operators prefer to work at private companies over public companies.

Education

Public

Private

Extrusion machine operator jobs by sector

Company typePercentages
Education1%
Public18%
Private81%
Government0%

Extrusion machine operator jobs by industry

The most common industries for extrusion machine operators are manufacturing, professional and construction.

Manufacturing

Professional

Construction

Fortune 500

Transportation

Extrusion machine operator turnover and employment statistics

Extrusion machine operator unemployment rate over time

The unemployment rate for extrusion machine operators between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.

Extrusion machine operator unemployment rate by year

YearExtrusion machine operator unemployment rate
201016.81%
20117.09%
20129.35%
20136.99%
20147.32%
20155.47%
20160.77%
20173.10%
20185.49%
20192.45%
20203.24%
20213.03%

Average extrusion machine operator tenure

The average extrusion machine operator stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 729 extrusion machine operators resumes in Zippia's database.

Less than one year

1-2 years

3-4 years

5-7 years

8-10 years

11+ years

Extrusion machine operator tenure statistics

Number of yearsPercentages
Less than 1 year26%
1-2 years29%
3-4 years15%
5-7 years15%
8-10 years6%
11+ years9%

Extrusion machine operator LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs

Review the percent of extrusion machine operators that are members of the LGBT community. You can see how this compares to similar jobs in the chart below.
Job titleLGBTJob openings
Welder2.57%9,463
Tool Technician2.99%78,258
Cable Strander3.20%2,243
Precision Machinist3.26%9,281
Extrusion Machine Operator3.27%-
Chocolate Production Machine Operator5.87%103,681
Silver Buffer6.48%10

Similar extrusion machine operator jobs LGBT demographics

ProfessionPercentages of LGBT Job openings
Welder2.57%9,463
Tool Technician2.99%78,258
Cable Strander3.20%2,243
Precision Machinist3.26%9,281
Chocolate Production Machine Operator5.87%103,681
Silver Buffer6.48%10

Foreign languages spoken by extrusion machine operators

The most common foreign language among extrusion machine operators is Spanish at 56.3%. The second-most popular foreign language spoken is French at 12.5% and Arabic is the third-most popular at 12.5%.
  • Spanish, 56.3%
  • French, 12.5%
  • Arabic, 12.5%
  • Swahili, 6.3%
  • Hmong, 6.3%
  • Other, 6.1%

Extrusion machine operator languages spoken

Foreign languagePercentages
Spanish56.3%
French12.5%
Arabic12.5%
Swahili6.3%
Hmong6.3%
Other6.1%

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Extrusion machine operator location demographics

The amount you can make as an extrusion machine operator can depend on where you live. For example, the highest salary of extrusion machine operators is $42,787. Use our chart to find out where that salary is located.

Where do extrusion machine operators earn the most?

Extrusion machine operators earn the most in Connecticut, where the average extrusion machine operator salary is $43,119. The map here shows where extrusion machine operators earn the highest salaries in the U.S. The darker areas across the 50 states highlight the highest salaries.
Average salary

Which city has the most Extrusion Machine Operators?

By looking through more than 729 resumes, we found that the most popular places for extrusion machine operators are Dalton, GA and El Paso, TX.
Number of Extrusion Machine Operators

Extrusion machine operator jobs by state

RankStateNumber of jobsAverage salary
1Massachusetts1,093$34,157
2Maryland853$39,698
3New Jersey787$37,136
4Ohio714$32,607
5California662$33,712
6Wisconsin581$38,791
7Illinois533$35,409
8Pennsylvania510$35,910
9Texas499$30,884
10North Carolina491$35,921
11Georgia489$32,116
12Minnesota447$38,734
13Indiana412$33,011
14Michigan362$33,844
15Florida356$27,810
16Tennessee337$29,350
17New York269$34,973
18Missouri240$31,238
19Iowa220$35,215
20South Carolina189$35,785
21Virginia179$33,853
22Utah170$33,361
23Kentucky170$33,032
24New Hampshire167$35,824
25Arizona164$35,022
26Oregon149$35,388
27Connecticut147$43,119
28Alabama147$26,015
29Rhode Island142$35,918
30Washington140$39,772
31Colorado117$33,090
32Kansas109$33,968
33District of Columbia108$33,523
34Alaska104$35,141
35Arkansas91$30,443
36Nebraska88$32,097
37Hawaii80$38,099
38Mississippi75$29,665
39Oklahoma55$32,764
40Maine54$35,035
41Louisiana51$36,000
42Nevada46$35,647
43South Dakota44$39,396
44Idaho37$34,386
45Delaware30$34,517
46West Virginia24$34,001
47Vermont18$36,277
48Montana14$40,216
49North Dakota12$33,981
50New Mexico7$32,383
51Wyoming5$37,706

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