Film projector operator demographics and statistics in the US
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Film projector operator gender statistics
22.5% of film projector operators are women and 77.5% of film projector operators are men.
- Male, 77.5%
- Female, 22.5%
Film projector operator gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Male | 77.5% |
| Female | 22.5% |
Film projector operator gender pay gap
Women earn 99¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$34,544
Female income
$34,271
Film projector operator gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in film projector operator positions over time. Currently, 22.5% of film projector operators are female.
Film projector operator gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 88.10% | 11.90% |
| 2011 | 92.66% | 7.34% |
| 2012 | 91.93% | 8.07% |
| 2013 | 94.90% | 5.10% |
| 2014 | 80.97% | 19.03% |
| 2015 | 90.88% | 9.12% |
| 2016 | 90.30% | 9.70% |
| 2017 | 92.01% | 7.99% |
| 2018 | 76.34% | 23.66% |
| 2019 | 74.61% | 25.39% |
| 2020 | 72.99% | 27.01% |
| 2021 | 77.48% | 22.52% |
Film projector operator related jobs gender ratio
We compared film projector operators with similar job titles to see how gender ratios vary. As you can see, pin chaser and ferris wheel operator have the biggest gender ratio gaps.
| Job title | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Costume Seamstress | 7% | 93% |
| Tanning Salon Attendant | 11% | 89% |
| Fitting Room Attendant | 12% | 88% |
| Film Projector Operator | 77% | 23% |
| Caddie | 93% | 7% |
| Ferris Wheel Operator | 94% | 6% |
| Pin Chaser | 96% | 4% |
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Film projector operator demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among film projector operators is White, which makes up 69.3% of all film projector operators. Comparatively, 12.3% of film projector operators are Hispanic or Latino and 7.6% of film projector operators are Black or African American.
- White, 69.3%
- Hispanic or Latino, 12.3%
- Black or African American, 7.6%
- Unknown, 5.3%
- Asian, 5.0%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.5%
Film projector operator race
| Film projector operator race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 69.3% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 12.3% |
| Black or African American | 7.6% |
| Unknown | 5.3% |
| Asian | 5.0% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.5% |
Film projector operator race and ethnicity over time
See how film projector operator racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Film projector operator race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 81.07% | 6.90% | 1.72% | 7.76% |
| 2011 | 67.59% | 7.90% | 3.51% | 17.56% |
| 2012 | 58.75% | 14.39% | 1.20% | 21.58% |
| 2013 | 76.74% | 6.98% | 3.49% | 8.14% |
| 2014 | 75.23% | 2.95% | 5.21% | 8.85% |
| 2015 | 69.64% | 1.79% | 14.29% | 8.93% |
| 2016 | 57.83% | 5.78% | 14.46% | 14.46% |
| 2017 | 76.44% | 4.13% | 2.07% | 12.40% |
| 2018 | 71.48% | 8.43% | 4.50% | 12.13% |
| 2019 | 69.46% | 9.68% | 4.09% | 12.71% |
| 2020 | 66.15% | 9.00% | 4.50% | 14.35% |
| 2021 | 69.30% | 7.56% | 4.97% | 12.33% |
Film projector operator wage gap by race
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $32,742 |
| White | $35,063 |
| Black or African American | $33,985 |
| Asian | $34,754 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $36,276 |
Average film projector operator age
See how the average age of film projector operators varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Film projector operator age by race and gender
| Race | Male age | Female age |
|---|---|---|
| Unknown | 27.5 | 30 |
| White | 29 | 27 |
| Black or African American | 43.5 | 22 |
| Asian | 22.5 | 41.5 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 25 | 24 |
Film projector operator age breakdown
The average age of film projector operators is 20-30 years years old, representing 42% of the film projector operator population.
Film projector operator age breakdown
| Film Projector Operator Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 32% |
| 30-40 years | 13% |
| 20-30 years | 42% |
Film projector operator educational attainment
- High School Diploma, 41%
- Bachelor's, 23%
- Associate, 18%
- Diploma, 14%
- Other Degrees, 4%
Film projector operators by degree level
| Film projector operator degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| High School Diploma | 41% |
| Bachelor's | 23% |
| Associate | 18% |
| Diploma | 14% |
| Other Degrees | 4% |
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Film projector operator wage gap by degree level
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| High School Diploma or Less | $33,756 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $40,419 |
| Some College/ Associate Degree | $34,776 |
Film projector operator employment statistics
Most film projector operators work for a private in the manufacturing industry.
Company size where film projector operators work
Below, you can see the size of companies where film projector operators work.
Film projector operator jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 2% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 9% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 33% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 9% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 23% |
| > 10,000 employees | 23% |
Film projector operator jobs by company type
Employees with the film projector operator job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most film projector operators prefer to work at private companies over public companies.
Film projector operator jobs by sector
| Company type | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 10% |
| Public | 24% |
| Private | 67% |
Film projector operator jobs by industry
The most common industries for film projector operators are manufacturing, technology and transportation.
Film projector operator industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Manufacturing | 31% |
| Technology | 21% |
| Transportation | 12% |
| Education | 10% |
| Fortune 500 | 5% |
| Hospitality | 5% |
| Retail | 5% |
| Telecommunication | 2% |
| Automotive | 2% |
| Health Care | 2% |
| Media | 2% |
| Professional | 2% |
Film projector operator turnover and employment statistics
Film projector operator unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for film projector operators between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Film projector operator unemployment rate by year
| Year | Film projector operator unemployment rate |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 6.10% |
| 2011 | 14.94% |
| 2012 | 9.86% |
| 2013 | 15.00% |
| 2014 | 14.00% |
| 2015 | 2.44% |
| 2016 | 20.69% |
| 2017 | 3.13% |
| 2018 | 8.41% |
| 2019 | 7.44% |
| 2020 | 14.65% |
| 2021 | 10.73% |
Average film projector operator tenure
The average film projector operator stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 132 film projector operators resumes in Zippia's database.
Film projector operator tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 27% |
| 1-2 years | 35% |
| 3-4 years | 19% |
| 5-7 years | 11% |
| 8-10 years | 2% |
| 11+ years | 5% |
Film projector operator LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of film projector 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Multiple Games Dealer | 3.67% | 1,244 |
| Film Projector Operator | 7.31% | - |
| Pet Care Associate | 10.47% | 84,256 |
| Slot Attendant | 11.36% | 45,107 |
| Residential Supervisor | 11.45% | 8,846 |
| Usher/Ticket Taker | 14.79% | 1,556 |
| Funeral Director | 15.24% | 5,746 |
Similar film projector operator jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Multiple Games Dealer | 3.67% | 1,244 |
| Pet Care Associate | 10.47% | 84,256 |
| Slot Attendant | 11.36% | 45,107 |
| Residential Supervisor | 11.45% | 8,846 |
| Usher/Ticket Taker | 14.79% | 1,556 |
| Funeral Director | 15.24% | 5,746 |
Foreign languages spoken by film projector operators
The most common foreign language among film projector operators is Japanese at 33.3%. The second-most popular foreign language spoken is Hindi at 33.3% and Spanish is the third-most popular at 33.3%.
- Japanese, 33.3%
- Hindi, 33.3%
- Spanish, 33.3%
Film projector operator languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Japanese | 33.3% |
| Hindi | 33.3% |
| Spanish | 33.3% |