Frame operator demographics and statistics in the US
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Frame operator demographics by:
Frame operator gender statistics
21.7% of frame operators are women and 78.3% of frame operators are men.
- Male, 78.3%
- Female, 21.7%
Frame operator gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Male | 78.3% |
| Female | 21.7% |
Frame operator gender pay gap
Women earn 99¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$37,332
Female income
$36,947
Frame operator gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in frame operator positions over time. Currently, 21.7% of frame operators are female.
Frame operator gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 64.97% | 35.03% |
| 2011 | 72.74% | 27.26% |
| 2012 | 72.10% | 27.90% |
| 2013 | 69.72% | 30.28% |
| 2014 | 75.68% | 24.32% |
| 2015 | 75.28% | 24.72% |
| 2016 | 76.85% | 23.15% |
| 2017 | 68.62% | 31.38% |
| 2018 | 83.11% | 16.89% |
| 2019 | 81.83% | 18.17% |
| 2020 | 82.07% | 17.93% |
| 2021 | 78.33% | 21.67% |
Frame operator related jobs gender ratio
We compared frame 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% |
| Frame Operator | 78% | 22% |
| Dry Finisher | 94% | 6% |
| Cloth Doffer | 95% | 5% |
| Dye Tub Operator | 97% | 3% |
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Frame operator demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among frame operators is White, which makes up 54.2% of all frame operators. Comparatively, 22.3% of frame operators are Hispanic or Latino and 14.4% of frame operators are Black or African American.
- White, 54.2%
- Hispanic or Latino, 22.3%
- Black or African American, 14.4%
- Asian, 4.4%
- Unknown, 3.8%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.9%
Frame operator race
| Frame operator race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 54.2% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 22.3% |
| Black or African American | 14.4% |
| Asian | 4.4% |
| Unknown | 3.8% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.9% |
Frame operator race and ethnicity over time
See how frame operator racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Frame operator race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 55.96% | 26.94% | 4.66% | 9.33% |
| 2011 | 55.14% | 25.70% | 2.80% | 14.95% |
| 2012 | 55.47% | 28.01% | 1.65% | 13.18% |
| 2013 | 58.53% | 27.97% | 1.95% | 9.76% |
| 2014 | 56.67% | 22.04% | 0.63% | 18.26% |
| 2015 | 47.97% | 29.08% | 3.63% | 17.45% |
| 2016 | 54.91% | 22.46% | 1.66% | 18.30% |
| 2017 | 55.65% | 17.39% | 2.61% | 20.87% |
| 2018 | 55.82% | 17.47% | 1.71% | 22.26% |
| 2019 | 54.30% | 16.23% | 6.95% | 19.21% |
| 2020 | 58.21% | 11.94% | 2.99% | 23.88% |
| 2021 | 54.23% | 14.42% | 4.39% | 22.26% |
Frame operator wage gap by race
According to our data, white frame operators have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Hispanic or latino frame operators have the lowest average salary at $36,617.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $37,039 |
| White | $39,114 |
| Black or African American | $36,942 |
| Asian | $37,001 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $36,617 |
Average frame operator age
See how the average age of frame operators varies based on ethnicity and gender.
Male
Female
Frame operator age by race and gender
| Race | Male age | Female age |
|---|---|---|
| White | 49 | 58 |
| Black or African American | 44 | 60 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 53 | 49 |
Frame operator age breakdown
The average age of frame operators is 40+ years years old, representing 81% of the frame operator population.
Frame operator age breakdown
| Frame Operator Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 81% |
| 30-40 years | 10% |
| 20-30 years | 8% |
Frame operator educational attainment
The most common degree for frame operators is high school diploma, with 36% of frame operators earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are associate degree degree at 25% and associate degree degree at 16%.
- High School Diploma, 36%
- Associate, 25%
- Diploma, 16%
- Bachelor's, 16%
- Other Degrees, 7%
Frame operators by degree level
| Frame operator degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| High School Diploma | 36% |
| Associate | 25% |
| Diploma | 16% |
| Bachelor's | 16% |
| Other Degrees | 7% |
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Frame operator wage gap by degree level
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| High School Diploma or Less | $37,975 |
| No Education | $36,590 |
Frame operator employment statistics
Most frame operators work for a private in the manufacturing industry.
Company size where frame operators work
Below, you can see the size of companies where frame operators work.
Frame operator jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 5% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 8% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 18% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 14% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 34% |
| > 10,000 employees | 20% |
Frame operator jobs by company type
Employees with the frame operator job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most frame operators prefer to work at private companies over public companies.
Frame operator jobs by sector
| Company type | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 4% |
| Public | 27% |
| Private | 67% |
| Government | 3% |
Frame operator jobs by industry
The most common industries for frame operators are manufacturing, retail and professional.
Frame operator industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Manufacturing | 30% |
| Retail | 15% |
| Professional | 12% |
| Fortune 500 | 11% |
| Automotive | 5% |
| Construction | 5% |
| Technology | 5% |
| Health Care | 4% |
| Education | 4% |
| Government | 2% |
| Energy | 2% |
| Agriculture | 1% |
| Finance | 1% |
| Real Estate | 1% |
| Telecommunication | 1% |
Frame operator turnover and employment statistics
Frame operator unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for frame operators between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Frame operator unemployment rate by year
| Year | Frame operator unemployment rate |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 21.53% |
| 2011 | 16.98% |
| 2012 | 16.43% |
| 2013 | 10.34% |
| 2014 | 6.72% |
| 2015 | 3.09% |
| 2016 | 7.14% |
| 2017 | 8.00% |
| 2018 | 2.61% |
| 2019 | 2.86% |
| 2020 | 9.55% |
| 2021 | 6.05% |
Average frame operator tenure
The average frame operator stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 194 frame operators resumes in Zippia's database.
Frame operator tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 17% |
| 1-2 years | 30% |
| 3-4 years | 21% |
| 5-7 years | 13% |
| 8-10 years | 3% |
| 11+ years | 16% |
Frame operator LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of frame 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Curb Worker | 5.10% | 20,774 |
| Back Upholsterer | 5.26% | 1,772 |
| Pocket Operator | 5.45% | 30,453 |
| Frame Operator | 7.83% | - |
| Alteration Hand | 12.01% | 4,590 |
Similar frame operator jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Curb Worker | 5.10% | 20,774 |
| Back Upholsterer | 5.26% | 1,772 |
| Pocket Operator | 5.45% | 30,453 |
| Alteration Hand | 12.01% | 4,590 |
Foreign languages spoken by frame operators
- Spanish, 100.0%
Frame operator languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 100.0% |