Forming press operator demographics and statistics in the US
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Forming press operator demographics by:
Forming press operator gender statistics
10.7% of forming press operators are women and 89.3% of forming press operators are men.
- Male, 89.3%
- Female, 10.7%
Forming press operator gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Male | 89.3% |
| Female | 10.7% |
Forming press operator gender pay gap
Women earn 95¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$38,143
Female income
$36,396
Forming press operator gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in forming press operator positions over time. Currently, 10.7% of forming press operators are female.
Forming press operator gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 90.63% | 9.37% |
| 2011 | 88.25% | 11.75% |
| 2012 | 90.28% | 9.72% |
| 2013 | 90.74% | 9.26% |
| 2014 | 90.18% | 9.82% |
| 2015 | 92.18% | 7.82% |
| 2016 | 91.02% | 8.98% |
| 2017 | 91.24% | 8.76% |
| 2018 | 89.30% | 10.70% |
| 2019 | 89.31% | 10.69% |
| 2020 | 89.47% | 10.53% |
| 2021 | 89.29% | 10.71% |
Forming press operator related jobs gender ratio
We compared forming press operators with similar job titles to see how gender ratios vary. As you can see, head machinist and die repair machinist have the biggest gender ratio gaps.
| Job title | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Special Process Person | 31% | 69% |
| Forming Press Operator | 89% | 11% |
| Research And Development Machinist | 99% | 1% |
| Die Repair Machinist | 99% | 1% |
| Head Machinist | 99% | 1% |
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Forming press operator demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among forming press operators is White, which makes up 71.8% of all forming press operators. Comparatively, 13.4% of forming press operators are Hispanic or Latino and 7.9% of forming press operators are Black or African American.
- White, 71.8%
- Hispanic or Latino, 13.4%
- Black or African American, 7.9%
- Unknown, 4.4%
- Asian, 1.7%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.8%
Forming press operator race
| Forming press operator race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 71.8% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 13.4% |
| Black or African American | 7.9% |
| Unknown | 4.4% |
| Asian | 1.7% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.8% |
Forming press operator race and ethnicity over time
See how forming press operator racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Forming press operator race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 75.61% | 8.92% | 1.39% | 12.77% |
| 2011 | 75.80% | 9.73% | 1.63% | 11.13% |
| 2012 | 73.65% | 9.91% | 1.82% | 13.30% |
| 2013 | 73.96% | 9.26% | 1.83% | 12.28% |
| 2014 | 73.99% | 7.50% | 2.62% | 12.90% |
| 2015 | 72.86% | 7.38% | 2.42% | 15.24% |
| 2016 | 74.88% | 7.30% | 2.55% | 13.39% |
| 2017 | 72.65% | 8.46% | 2.03% | 13.65% |
| 2018 | 75.32% | 7.30% | 2.87% | 12.20% |
| 2019 | 77.78% | 6.78% | 1.57% | 11.31% |
| 2020 | 73.26% | 9.95% | 1.49% | 9.83% |
| 2021 | 71.84% | 7.93% | 1.68% | 13.41% |
Forming press operator wage gap by race
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $36,857 |
| White | $39,199 |
| Black or African American | $38,631 |
| Asian | $37,672 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $38,399 |
Average forming press operator age
See how the average age of forming press operators varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Forming press operator age by race and gender
| Race | Male age | Female age |
|---|---|---|
| Unknown | 43 | |
| White | 48 | 48 |
| Black or African American | 50 | 41.5 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 47.5 |
Forming press operator age breakdown
The average age of forming press operators is 40+ years years old, representing 68% of the forming press operator population.
Forming press operator age breakdown
| Forming Press Operator Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 68% |
| 30-40 years | 17% |
| 20-30 years | 14% |
Forming press operator educational attainment
The most common degree for forming press operators is high school diploma, with 41% of forming press operators earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are diploma degree at 29% and diploma degree at 24%.
- High School Diploma, 41%
- Diploma, 29%
- Bachelor's, 24%
- Other Degrees, 6%
Forming press operators by degree level
| Forming press operator degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| High School Diploma | 41% |
| Diploma | 29% |
| Bachelor's | 24% |
| Other Degrees | 6% |
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Forming press operator employment statistics
Company size where forming press operators work
Below, you can see the size of companies where forming press operators work.
Forming press operator jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 8% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 4% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 19% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 11% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 34% |
| > 10,000 employees | 25% |
Forming press operator jobs by industry
The most common industries for forming press operators are manufacturing, professional and transportation.
Forming press operator industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Manufacturing | 31% |
| Professional | 10% |
| Transportation | 9% |
| Technology | 9% |
| Finance | 7% |
| Fortune 500 | 5% |
| Automotive | 5% |
| Start-up | 3% |
| Retail | 3% |
| Energy | 3% |
| Real Estate | 3% |
| Government | 2% |
| Media | 2% |
| Health Care | 2% |
| Education | 2% |
| Insurance | 2% |
| Construction | 2% |
Forming press operator turnover and employment statistics
Forming press operator unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for forming press operators between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Forming press operator unemployment rate by year
| Year | Forming press operator unemployment rate |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 19.96% |
| 2011 | 12.01% |
| 2012 | 11.05% |
| 2013 | 8.19% |
| 2014 | 6.40% |
| 2015 | 4.69% |
| 2016 | 5.10% |
| 2017 | 5.70% |
| 2018 | 5.07% |
| 2019 | 3.79% |
| 2020 | 4.89% |
| 2021 | 6.42% |
Average forming press operator tenure
The average forming press operator stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 97 forming press operators resumes in Zippia's database.
Forming press operator tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 22% |
| 1-2 years | 32% |
| 3-4 years | 10% |
| 5-7 years | 17% |
| 8-10 years | 7% |
| 11+ years | 13% |
Forming press operator LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of forming press 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Robotic Welder | 2.57% | 7,380 |
| Forming Press Operator | 2.74% | - |
| Chandelier Maker | 3.20% | 6,973 |
| Machinist Apprentice | 3.26% | 21,288 |
| Cold Header | 3.27% | 159 |
| Grinding Machine Operator | 5.87% | 61,874 |
| Centerless Grinder | 6.48% | 646 |
Similar forming press operator jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Robotic Welder | 2.57% | 7,380 |
| Chandelier Maker | 3.20% | 6,973 |
| Machinist Apprentice | 3.26% | 21,288 |
| Cold Header | 3.27% | 159 |
| Grinding Machine Operator | 5.87% | 61,874 |
| Centerless Grinder | 6.48% | 646 |
Foreign languages spoken by forming press operators
- Spanish, 100.0%
Forming press operator languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 100.0% |