Forming machine operator demographics and statistics in the US
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Forming machine operator gender statistics
21.7% of forming machine operators are women and 78.3% of forming machine operators are men.
- Male, 78.3%
- Female, 21.7%
Forming machine operator gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Male | 78.3% |
| Female | 21.7% |
Forming machine operator gender pay gap
Women earn 95¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$36,152
Female income
$34,468
Forming machine operator gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in forming machine operator positions over time. Currently, 21.7% of forming machine operators are female.
Forming machine operator gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 76.65% | 23.35% |
| 2011 | 77.38% | 22.62% |
| 2012 | 77.41% | 22.59% |
| 2013 | 77.36% | 22.64% |
| 2014 | 78.31% | 21.69% |
| 2015 | 76.15% | 23.85% |
| 2016 | 77.41% | 22.59% |
| 2017 | 78.38% | 21.62% |
| 2018 | 78.09% | 21.91% |
| 2019 | 76.98% | 23.02% |
| 2020 | 78.88% | 21.12% |
| 2021 | 78.34% | 21.66% |
Forming machine operator related jobs gender ratio
We compared forming machine 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% |
| Forming Machine Operator | 78% | 22% |
| Bucket Operator | 99% | 1% |
| Stone Cutter | 99% | 1% |
| Corrugator | 99% | 1% |
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Forming machine operator demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among forming machine operators is White, which makes up 60.7% of all forming machine operators. Comparatively, 16.4% of forming machine operators are Hispanic or Latino and 11.3% of forming machine operators are Black or African American.
- White, 60.7%
- Hispanic or Latino, 16.4%
- Black or African American, 11.3%
- Asian, 7.0%
- Unknown, 3.4%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 1.2%
Forming machine operator race
| Forming machine operator race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 60.7% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 16.4% |
| Black or African American | 11.3% |
| Asian | 7.0% |
| Unknown | 3.4% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 1.2% |
Forming machine operator race and ethnicity over time
See how forming machine operator racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Forming machine operator race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 64.66% | 13.09% | 3.99% | 16.68% |
| 2011 | 63.35% | 13.26% | 4.93% | 16.73% |
| 2012 | 62.88% | 11.66% | 5.77% | 17.89% |
| 2013 | 64.34% | 12.92% | 4.89% | 15.83% |
| 2014 | 62.67% | 12.16% | 5.85% | 17.25% |
| 2015 | 64.59% | 12.00% | 5.84% | 15.45% |
| 2016 | 62.52% | 11.26% | 6.86% | 16.96% |
| 2017 | 63.22% | 11.60% | 6.58% | 16.00% |
| 2018 | 63.94% | 11.12% | 5.50% | 16.92% |
| 2019 | 65.75% | 11.50% | 5.90% | 14.46% |
| 2020 | 63.31% | 12.21% | 5.34% | 15.07% |
| 2021 | 60.73% | 11.25% | 6.98% | 16.42% |
Forming machine operator wage gap by race
According to our data, white forming machine operators have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Unknown forming machine operators have the lowest average salary at $34,915.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $34,915 |
| White | $38,317 |
| Black or African American | $36,364 |
| Asian | $35,744 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $35,511 |
Average forming machine operator age
See how the average age of forming machine operators varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Forming machine operator age by race and gender
| Race | Male age | Female age |
|---|---|---|
| Unknown | 40 | 44 |
| White | 42 | 50 |
| Black or African American | 40 | 49.5 |
| Asian | 46 | 51.5 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 42 | 47 |
Forming machine operator age breakdown
The average age of forming machine operators is 40+ years years old, representing 64% of the forming machine operator population.
Forming machine operator age breakdown
| Forming Machine Operator Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 64% |
| 30-40 years | 20% |
| 20-30 years | 15% |
Forming machine operator educational attainment
The most common degree for forming machine operators is high school diploma, with 47% of forming machine operators earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are associate degree degree at 22% and associate degree degree at 14%.
- High School Diploma, 47%
- Associate, 22%
- Bachelor's, 14%
- Diploma, 10%
- Other Degrees, 7%
Forming machine operators by degree level
| Forming machine operator degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| High School Diploma | 47% |
| Associate | 22% |
| Bachelor's | 14% |
| Diploma | 10% |
| Other Degrees | 7% |
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Forming machine operator wage gap by degree level
According to the data, forming machine operators with a Associate degree earn more than those without, at $36,808 annually. With a Bachelor's degree, forming machine operators earn a median annual income of $36,434 compared to $36,072 for forming machine operators with an High School Diploma degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| High School Diploma or Less | $36,072 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $36,434 |
| No Education | $34,464 |
| Some College/ Associate Degree | $36,808 |
Forming machine operator employment statistics
Most forming machine operators work for a private in the manufacturing industry.
Company size where forming machine operators work
Below, you can see the size of companies where forming machine operators work.
Forming machine operator jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 10% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 13% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 27% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 5% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 24% |
| > 10,000 employees | 22% |
Forming machine operator jobs by company type
Employees with the forming machine operator job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most forming machine operators prefer to work at private companies over public companies.
Forming machine operator jobs by sector
| Company type | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 1% |
| Public | 19% |
| Private | 78% |
| Government | 2% |
Forming machine operator jobs by industry
The most common industries for forming machine operators are manufacturing, construction and professional.
Forming machine operator industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Manufacturing | 29% |
| Construction | 13% |
| Professional | 13% |
| Fortune 500 | 9% |
| Transportation | 8% |
| Retail | 7% |
| Technology | 5% |
| Media | 2% |
| Government | 2% |
| Automotive | 2% |
| Real Estate | 2% |
| Pharmaceutical | 1% |
| Telecommunication | 1% |
| Energy | 1% |
| Non Profits | 1% |
| Health Care | 1% |
| Education | 1% |
| Hospitality | 1% |
| Insurance | 1% |
Forming machine operator turnover and employment statistics
Forming machine operator unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for forming machine operators between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Forming machine operator unemployment rate by year
| Year | Forming machine operator unemployment rate |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 15.94% |
| 2011 | 15.49% |
| 2012 | 13.87% |
| 2013 | 12.49% |
| 2014 | 12.20% |
| 2015 | 9.40% |
| 2016 | 7.70% |
| 2017 | 8.32% |
| 2018 | 7.77% |
| 2019 | 8.42% |
| 2020 | 6.77% |
| 2021 | 8.38% |
Average forming machine operator tenure
The average forming machine operator stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 326 forming machine operators resumes in Zippia's database.
Forming machine operator tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 24% |
| 1-2 years | 34% |
| 3-4 years | 12% |
| 5-7 years | 13% |
| 8-10 years | 5% |
| 11+ years | 12% |
Forming machine operator LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of forming machine 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Refrigeration Service Inspector | 4.47% | 18,250 |
| Forming Machine Operator | 4.75% | - |
| Licensed Orthotist | 5.24% | 10,436 |
| Label Folder | 7.84% | 324 |
| Honey Extractor | 8.41% | 13 |
| Glass Cutter Helper | 8.89% | 18,808 |
| Printed Circuit Boards Contact Printer | 15.21% | 2,643 |
Similar forming machine operator jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Refrigeration Service Inspector | 4.47% | 18,250 |
| Licensed Orthotist | 5.24% | 10,436 |
| Label Folder | 7.84% | 324 |
| Honey Extractor | 8.41% | 13 |
| Glass Cutter Helper | 8.89% | 18,808 |
| Printed Circuit Boards Contact Printer | 15.21% | 2,643 |
Foreign languages spoken by forming machine operators
- Spanish, 100.0%
Forming machine operator languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 100.0% |
