Forge operator demographics and statistics in the US
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Forge operator gender statistics
6.6% of forge operators are women and 93.4% of forge operators are men.
- Male, 93.4%
- Female, 6.6%
Forge operator gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Male | 93.4% |
| Female | 6.6% |
Forge operator gender pay gap
Women earn 99¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$33,937
Female income
$33,605
Forge operator gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in forge operator positions over time. Currently, 6.6% of forge operators are female.
Forge operator gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 93.49% | 6.51% |
| 2011 | 93.28% | 6.72% |
| 2012 | 94.19% | 5.81% |
| 2013 | 94.34% | 5.66% |
| 2014 | 93.98% | 6.02% |
| 2015 | 94.74% | 5.26% |
| 2016 | 94.20% | 5.80% |
| 2017 | 93.30% | 6.70% |
| 2018 | 93.19% | 6.81% |
| 2019 | 93.85% | 6.15% |
| 2020 | 93.06% | 6.94% |
| 2021 | 93.39% | 6.61% |
Forge operator related jobs gender ratio
We compared forge operators with similar job titles to see how gender ratios vary. As you can see, dredge operator and tower crane operator have the biggest gender ratio gaps.
| Job title | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Gift Wrapper | 12% | 88% |
| Gift Packer | 18% | 82% |
| Pill Packer | 19% | 81% |
| Forge Operator | 93% | 7% |
| Green Chain Operator | 99% | 1% |
| Tower Crane Operator | 99% | 1% |
| Dredge Operator | 99% | 1% |
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Forge operator demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among forge operators is White, which makes up 60.4% of all forge operators. Comparatively, 17.5% of forge operators are Hispanic or Latino and 14.2% of forge operators are Black or African American.
- White, 60.4%
- Hispanic or Latino, 17.5%
- Black or African American, 14.2%
- Unknown, 4.5%
- Asian, 2.6%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.8%
Forge operator race
| Forge operator race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 60.4% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 17.5% |
| Black or African American | 14.2% |
| Unknown | 4.5% |
| Asian | 2.6% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.8% |
Forge operator race and ethnicity over time
See how forge operator racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Forge operator race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 65.18% | 14.38% | 2.51% | 15.30% |
| 2011 | 63.91% | 14.34% | 2.47% | 16.79% |
| 2012 | 64.57% | 14.08% | 2.40% | 16.32% |
| 2013 | 64.19% | 13.77% | 2.58% | 16.69% |
| 2014 | 64.11% | 13.61% | 2.84% | 16.51% |
| 2015 | 65.57% | 12.33% | 2.46% | 16.94% |
| 2016 | 63.02% | 15.17% | 2.36% | 16.75% |
| 2017 | 64.56% | 13.14% | 2.55% | 17.01% |
| 2018 | 63.07% | 13.81% | 2.98% | 17.11% |
| 2019 | 66.00% | 12.44% | 2.63% | 15.88% |
| 2020 | 60.79% | 14.46% | 2.89% | 16.32% |
| 2021 | 60.44% | 14.16% | 2.60% | 17.50% |
Forge operator wage gap by race
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $33,983 |
| White | $33,961 |
| Black or African American | $33,220 |
| Asian | $34,693 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $33,846 |
Average forge operator age
See how the average age of forge operators varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Female
Forge operator age by race and gender
| Race | Male age | Female age |
|---|---|---|
| Black or African American | 44 | 37 |
| Unknown | 40 | 44 |
| Asian | 42.5 | |
| Hispanic or Latino | 42 | 42 |
| White | 45 | 49.5 |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 34 |
Forge operator age breakdown
The average age of forge operators is 40+ years years old, representing 60% of the forge operator population.
Forge operator age breakdown
| Forge Operator Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 60% |
| 30-40 years | 24% |
| 20-30 years | 17% |
Forge operator educational attainment
- High School Diploma, 67%
- Diploma, 16%
- Associate, 9%
- Bachelor's, 6%
- Other Degrees, 2%
Forge operators by degree level
| Forge operator degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| High School Diploma | 67% |
| Diploma | 16% |
| Associate | 9% |
| Bachelor's | 6% |
| Other Degrees | 2% |
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Forge operator wage gap by degree level
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| High School Diploma or Less | $34,010 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $33,951 |
| Some College/ Associate Degree | $34,659 |
Forge operator employment statistics
Company size where forge operators work
Below, you can see the size of companies where forge operators work.
Forge operator jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 5% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 16% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 27% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 11% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 21% |
| > 10,000 employees | 20% |
Forge operator jobs by industry
The most common industries for forge operators are manufacturing, professional and automotive.
Forge operator industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Manufacturing | 33% |
| Professional | 15% |
| Fortune 500 | 11% |
| Automotive | 6% |
| Technology | 6% |
| Energy | 5% |
| Health Care | 5% |
| Transportation | 4% |
| Finance | 4% |
| Construction | 4% |
| Internet | 2% |
| Real Estate | 2% |
| Pharmaceutical | 1% |
| Non Profits | 1% |
| Education | 1% |
| Start-up | 1% |
Forge operator turnover and employment statistics
Forge operator unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for forge operators between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Forge operator unemployment rate by year
| Year | Forge operator unemployment rate |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 17.04% |
| 2011 | 14.60% |
| 2012 | 12.67% |
| 2013 | 10.05% |
| 2014 | 9.10% |
| 2015 | 6.72% |
| 2016 | 6.89% |
| 2017 | 5.99% |
| 2018 | 5.33% |
| 2019 | 4.81% |
| 2020 | 7.22% |
| 2021 | 6.71% |
Average forge operator tenure
The average forge operator stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 263 forge operators resumes in Zippia's database.
Forge operator tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 23% |
| 1-2 years | 27% |
| 3-4 years | 19% |
| 5-7 years | 17% |
| 8-10 years | 5% |
| 11+ years | 9% |
Forge operator LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of forge 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Monorail Crane Operator | 1.94% | 30,037 |
| Forge Operator | 3.85% | - |
| Garbage Truck Helper | 4.13% | 48,266 |
| Harness Cleaner | 4.59% | 35,591 |
| Casing In Line Feeder | 4.67% | 46,260 |
| Checker And Packer | 6.68% | 22,858 |
| Slab Puller | 10.43% | 240 |
Similar forge operator jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Monorail Crane Operator | 1.94% | 30,037 |
| Garbage Truck Helper | 4.13% | 48,266 |
| Harness Cleaner | 4.59% | 35,591 |
| Casing In Line Feeder | 4.67% | 46,260 |
| Checker And Packer | 6.68% | 22,858 |
| Slab Puller | 10.43% | 240 |
Foreign languages spoken by forge operators
- Spanish, 100.0%
Forge operator languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 100.0% |