Filter operator demographics and statistics in the US
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Filter operator gender statistics
16.9% of filter operators are women and 83.1% of filter operators are men.
- Male, 83.1%
- Female, 16.9%
Filter operator gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Male | 83.1% |
| Female | 16.9% |
Filter operator gender pay gap
Women earn 93¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$36,434
Female income
$33,769
Filter operator gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in filter operator positions over time. Currently, 16.9% of filter operators are female.
Filter operator gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 82.11% | 17.89% |
| 2011 | 84.63% | 15.37% |
| 2012 | 83.72% | 16.28% |
| 2013 | 82.32% | 17.68% |
| 2014 | 84.63% | 15.37% |
| 2015 | 84.63% | 15.37% |
| 2016 | 85.55% | 14.45% |
| 2017 | 80.22% | 19.78% |
| 2018 | 78.79% | 21.21% |
| 2019 | 80.35% | 19.65% |
| 2020 | 86.15% | 13.85% |
| 2021 | 83.13% | 16.88% |
Filter operator related jobs gender ratio
We compared filter operators 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% |
| Filter Operator | 83% | 17% |
| Bucket Operator | 99% | 1% |
| Stone Cutter | 99% | 1% |
| Corrugator | 99% | 1% |
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Filter operator demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among filter operators is White, which makes up 67.0% of all filter operators. Comparatively, 16.6% of filter operators are Hispanic or Latino and 9.5% of filter operators are Black or African American.
- White, 67.0%
- Hispanic or Latino, 16.6%
- Black or African American, 9.5%
- Unknown, 4.9%
- Asian, 1.4%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.6%
Filter operator race
| Filter operator race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 67.0% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 16.6% |
| Black or African American | 9.5% |
| Unknown | 4.9% |
| Asian | 1.4% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.6% |
Filter operator race and ethnicity over time
See how filter operator racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Filter operator race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 65.71% | 11.01% | 3.01% | 18.49% |
| 2011 | 69.96% | 9.97% | 2.43% | 15.89% |
| 2012 | 66.69% | 10.08% | 2.82% | 17.76% |
| 2013 | 69.72% | 9.17% | 1.71% | 17.86% |
| 2014 | 68.55% | 9.32% | 2.59% | 17.58% |
| 2015 | 69.84% | 7.09% | 3.30% | 17.92% |
| 2016 | 72.56% | 7.02% | 1.24% | 17.03% |
| 2017 | 69.75% | 9.30% | 3.12% | 16.30% |
| 2018 | 66.26% | 9.19% | 2.46% | 19.00% |
| 2019 | 67.25% | 8.10% | 3.73% | 18.23% |
| 2020 | 66.79% | 8.69% | 2.21% | 16.88% |
| 2021 | 67.03% | 9.47% | 1.44% | 16.61% |
Filter operator wage gap by race
According to our data, unknown filter operators have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Black or african american filter operators have the lowest average salary at $34,804.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $38,205 |
| White | $37,510 |
| Black or African American | $34,804 |
| Asian | $35,734 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $36,020 |
Average filter operator age
See how the average age of filter operators varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Filter operator age by race and gender
| Race | Male age | Female age |
|---|---|---|
| Unknown | 50 | |
| White | 39 | 34.5 |
| Black or African American | 51 | |
| Hispanic or Latino | 43 |
Filter operator age breakdown
The average age of filter operators is 40+ years years old, representing 51% of the filter operator population.
Filter operator age breakdown
| Filter Operator Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 51% |
| 30-40 years | 36% |
| 20-30 years | 13% |
Filter operator educational attainment
The most common degree for filter operators is high school diploma, with 33% of filter operators earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are bachelor's degree degree at 29% and bachelor's degree degree at 17%.
- High School Diploma, 33%
- Bachelor's, 29%
- Associate, 17%
- Diploma, 17%
- Other Degrees, 4%
Filter operators by degree level
| Filter operator degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| High School Diploma | 33% |
| Bachelor's | 29% |
| Associate | 17% |
| Diploma | 17% |
| Other Degrees | 4% |
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Filter operator wage gap by degree level
According to the data, filter operators with a Bachelor's degree earn more than those without, at $38,363 annually. With a Master's degree, filter operators earn a median annual income of $38,164 compared to $36,359 for filter operators with an High School Diploma degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| Master's Degree | $38,164 |
| High School Diploma or Less | $36,359 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $38,363 |
| Some College/ Associate Degree | $35,318 |
Filter operator employment statistics
Company size where filter operators work
Below, you can see the size of companies where filter operators work.
Filter operator jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 7% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 19% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 19% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 8% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 36% |
| > 10,000 employees | 12% |
Filter operator jobs by industry
The most common industries for filter operators are manufacturing, hospitality and retail.
Filter operator industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Manufacturing | 44% |
| Hospitality | 14% |
| Retail | 8% |
| Fortune 500 | 7% |
| Professional | 5% |
| Transportation | 3% |
| Automotive | 3% |
| Health Care | 3% |
| Technology | 3% |
| Media | 2% |
| Finance | 2% |
| Government | 2% |
| Real Estate | 2% |
| Utilities | 2% |
Filter operator turnover and employment statistics
Filter operator unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for filter operators between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Filter operator unemployment rate by year
| Year | Filter operator unemployment rate |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 7.16% |
| 2011 | 7.32% |
| 2012 | 5.89% |
| 2013 | 6.40% |
| 2014 | 3.75% |
| 2015 | 3.41% |
| 2016 | 3.06% |
| 2017 | 2.72% |
| 2018 | 2.97% |
| 2019 | 1.63% |
| 2020 | 4.62% |
| 2021 | 4.42% |
Average filter operator tenure
The average filter operator stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 170 filter operators resumes in Zippia's database.
Filter operator tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 23% |
| 1-2 years | 31% |
| 3-4 years | 19% |
| 5-7 years | 15% |
| 8-10 years | 6% |
| 11+ years | 5% |
Filter operator LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of filter 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Water Leak Repairer | 4.47% | 7,671 |
| Back Up Machine Operator | 4.75% | 66,999 |
| Dental Ceramist | 5.24% | 21,711 |
| Carton Folder | 7.84% | 290 |
| Filter Operator | 8.41% | - |
| Casting Room Helper | 8.89% | 38,121 |
| Film Splicer | 15.21% | 548 |
Similar filter operator jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Water Leak Repairer | 4.47% | 7,671 |
| Back Up Machine Operator | 4.75% | 66,999 |
| Dental Ceramist | 5.24% | 21,711 |
| Carton Folder | 7.84% | 290 |
| Casting Room Helper | 8.89% | 38,121 |
| Film Splicer | 15.21% | 548 |
Foreign languages spoken by filter operators
The most common foreign language among filter operators is Spanish at 40.0%. The second-most popular foreign language spoken is Portuguese at 20.0% and Arabic is the third-most popular at 20.0%.
- Spanish, 40.0%
- Portuguese, 20.0%
- Arabic, 20.0%
- French, 20.0%
Filter operator languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 40.0% |
| Portuguese | 20.0% |
| Arabic | 20.0% |
| French | 20.0% |
