Flat bed operator demographics and statistics in the US
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Flat bed operator demographics by:
Flat bed operator gender statistics
9.2% of flat bed operators are women and 90.8% of flat bed operators are men.
- Male, 90.8%
- Female, 9.2%
Flat bed operator gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Male | 90.8% |
| Female | 9.2% |
Flat bed operator gender pay gap
Women earn 93¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$41,745
Female income
$38,625
Flat bed operator gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in flat bed operator positions over time. Currently, 9.2% of flat bed operators are female.
Flat bed operator gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 89.43% | 10.57% |
| 2011 | 89.83% | 10.17% |
| 2012 | 90.50% | 9.50% |
| 2013 | 89.94% | 10.06% |
| 2014 | 90.05% | 9.95% |
| 2015 | 90.83% | 9.17% |
| 2016 | 91.27% | 8.73% |
| 2017 | 89.97% | 10.03% |
| 2018 | 91.55% | 8.45% |
| 2019 | 90.55% | 9.45% |
| 2020 | 89.89% | 10.11% |
| 2021 | 90.82% | 9.18% |
Flat bed operator related jobs gender ratio
We compared flat bed operators with similar job titles to see how gender ratios vary. As you can see, dye tub operator and cloth doffer have the biggest gender ratio gaps.
| Job title | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Laundress | 3% | 97% |
| Custom Seamstress | 3% | 97% |
| Seamstress | 6% | 94% |
| Flat Bed Operator | 91% | 9% |
| Dry Finisher | 94% | 6% |
| Cloth Doffer | 95% | 5% |
| Dye Tub Operator | 97% | 3% |
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Flat bed operator demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among flat bed operators is White, which makes up 59.8% of all flat bed operators. Comparatively, 18.0% of flat bed operators are Hispanic or Latino and 9.9% of flat bed operators are Black or African American.
- White, 59.8%
- Hispanic or Latino, 18.0%
- Black or African American, 9.9%
- Asian, 6.8%
- Unknown, 4.6%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.9%
Flat bed operator race
| Flat bed operator race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 59.8% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 18.0% |
| Black or African American | 9.9% |
| Asian | 6.8% |
| Unknown | 4.6% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.9% |
Flat bed operator race and ethnicity over time
See how flat bed operator racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Flat bed operator race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 57.74% | 12.81% | 8.69% | 19.75% |
| 2011 | 55.59% | 14.68% | 6.43% | 21.49% |
| 2012 | 56.40% | 13.22% | 7.85% | 21.05% |
| 2013 | 56.81% | 11.27% | 7.85% | 21.92% |
| 2014 | 56.03% | 10.75% | 6.87% | 24.65% |
| 2015 | 58.99% | 10.65% | 7.28% | 21.26% |
| 2016 | 57.06% | 11.47% | 7.43% | 22.19% |
| 2017 | 57.57% | 12.54% | 6.25% | 21.32% |
| 2018 | 59.04% | 11.74% | 7.57% | 20.06% |
| 2019 | 60.96% | 11.73% | 7.46% | 18.37% |
| 2020 | 60.56% | 10.30% | 6.07% | 19.28% |
| 2021 | 59.78% | 9.95% | 6.84% | 17.96% |
Flat bed operator wage gap by race
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $40,785 |
| White | $43,580 |
| Black or African American | $41,642 |
| Asian | $42,251 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $40,540 |
Average flat bed operator age
See how the average age of flat bed operators varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Female
Flat bed operator age by race and gender
| Race | Male age | Female age |
|---|---|---|
| Unknown | 53 | |
| White | 49 | 55 |
| Black or African American | 47 | 55 |
| Asian | 48.5 | 56 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 47 | 49 |
Flat bed operator age breakdown
The average age of flat bed operators is 40+ years years old, representing 81% of the flat bed operator population.
Flat bed operator age breakdown
| Flat Bed Operator Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 81% |
| 30-40 years | 14% |
| 20-30 years | 5% |
Flat bed operator educational attainment
The most common degree for flat bed operators is high school diploma, with 50% of flat bed operators earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are diploma degree at 21% and diploma degree at 8%.
- High School Diploma, 50%
- Diploma, 21%
- Associate, 8%
- Bachelor's, 8%
- Other Degrees, 13%
Flat bed operators by degree level
| Flat bed operator degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| High School Diploma | 50% |
| Diploma | 21% |
| Associate | 8% |
| Bachelor's | 8% |
| Other Degrees | 13% |
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Flat bed operator wage gap by degree level
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| High School Diploma or Less | $42,736 |
| No Education | $41,308 |
Flat bed operator employment statistics
Company size where flat bed operators work
Below, you can see the size of companies where flat bed operators work.
Flat bed operator jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 6% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 25% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 19% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 9% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 25% |
| > 10,000 employees | 16% |
Flat bed operator jobs by industry
The most common industries for flat bed operators are transportation, retail and construction.
Flat bed operator industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Transportation | 21% |
| Retail | 15% |
| Construction | 15% |
| Fortune 500 | 9% |
| Manufacturing | 9% |
| Technology | 9% |
| Non Profits | 6% |
| Finance | 3% |
| Government | 3% |
| Automotive | 3% |
| Start-up | 3% |
| Health Care | 3% |
| Insurance | 3% |
Flat bed operator turnover and employment statistics
Flat bed operator unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for flat bed operators between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Flat bed operator unemployment rate by year
| Year | Flat bed operator unemployment rate |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 15.35% |
| 2011 | 11.91% |
| 2012 | 10.40% |
| 2013 | 8.24% |
| 2014 | 5.56% |
| 2015 | 5.92% |
| 2016 | 4.07% |
| 2017 | 5.15% |
| 2018 | 6.28% |
| 2019 | 3.00% |
| 2020 | 8.49% |
| 2021 | 6.83% |
Average flat bed operator tenure
The average flat bed operator stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 109 flat bed operators resumes in Zippia's database.
Flat bed operator tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 29% |
| 1-2 years | 35% |
| 3-4 years | 15% |
| 5-7 years | 13% |
| 8-10 years | 3% |
| 11+ years | 5% |
Flat bed operator LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of flat bed 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Laundry Aide | 5.10% | 45,254 |
| Casket Trimmer | 5.26% | 1,421 |
| Flat Bed Operator | 5.45% | - |
| Reeler | 7.83% | 63 |
| Custom Clothier | 12.01% | 803 |
Similar flat bed operator jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Laundry Aide | 5.10% | 45,254 |
| Casket Trimmer | 5.26% | 1,421 |
| Reeler | 7.83% | 63 |
| Custom Clothier | 12.01% | 803 |
Foreign languages spoken by flat bed operators
- Spanish, 100.0%
Flat bed operator languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 100.0% |