Furnace operator demographics and statistics in the US
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Furnace operator gender statistics
7.4% of furnace operators are women and 92.6% of furnace operators are men.
- Male, 92.6%
- Female, 7.4%
Furnace operator gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Male | 92.6% |
| Female | 7.4% |
Furnace operator gender pay gap
Women earn 86¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$42,417
Female income
$36,388
Furnace operator gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in furnace operator positions over time. Currently, 7.4% of furnace operators are female.
Furnace operator gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 96.96% | 3.04% |
| 2011 | 96.22% | 3.78% |
| 2012 | 95.15% | 4.85% |
| 2013 | 96.26% | 3.74% |
| 2014 | 98.50% | 1.50% |
| 2015 | 93.94% | 6.06% |
| 2016 | 94.22% | 5.78% |
| 2017 | 94.93% | 5.07% |
| 2018 | 94.52% | 5.48% |
| 2019 | 95.26% | 4.74% |
| 2020 | 96.99% | 3.01% |
| 2021 | 92.57% | 7.43% |
Furnace operator related jobs gender ratio
We compared furnace 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% |
| Furnace Operator | 93% | 7% |
| Research And Development Machinist | 99% | 1% |
| Die Repair Machinist | 99% | 1% |
| Head Machinist | 99% | 1% |
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Furnace operator demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among furnace operators is White, which makes up 62.8% of all furnace operators. Comparatively, 17.0% of furnace operators are Hispanic or Latino and 10.9% of furnace operators are Black or African American.
- White, 62.8%
- Hispanic or Latino, 17.0%
- Black or African American, 10.9%
- Unknown, 4.8%
- Asian, 3.6%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.9%
Furnace operator race
| Furnace operator race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 62.8% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 17.0% |
| Black or African American | 10.9% |
| Unknown | 4.8% |
| Asian | 3.6% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.9% |
Furnace operator race and ethnicity over time
See how furnace operator racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Furnace operator race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 70.51% | 14.42% | 2.20% | 11.91% |
| 2011 | 67.58% | 15.61% | 2.24% | 12.99% |
| 2012 | 75.93% | 7.91% | 1.52% | 10.93% |
| 2013 | 74.31% | 12.66% | 1.10% | 9.56% |
| 2014 | 70.99% | 10.73% | 2.43% | 14.27% |
| 2015 | 68.37% | 15.51% | 1.86% | 10.66% |
| 2016 | 72.59% | 11.53% | 1.88% | 10.75% |
| 2017 | 68.78% | 13.46% | 2.53% | 12.82% |
| 2018 | 67.04% | 11.49% | 3.38% | 16.36% |
| 2019 | 68.52% | 10.21% | 1.09% | 17.55% |
| 2020 | 74.96% | 8.80% | 2.13% | 10.66% |
| 2021 | 62.82% | 10.89% | 3.58% | 17.00% |
Furnace operator wage gap by race
According to our data, asian furnace operators have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Unknown furnace operators have the lowest average salary at $38,538.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $38,538 |
| White | $41,703 |
| Black or African American | $40,728 |
| Asian | $45,840 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $45,763 |
Furnace operator age breakdown
The average age of furnace operators is 40+ years years old, representing 59% of the furnace operator population.
Furnace operator age breakdown
| Furnace Operator Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 59% |
| 30-40 years | 25% |
| 20-30 years | 16% |
Furnace operator educational attainment
The most common degree for furnace operators is high school diploma, with 55% of furnace operators earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are associate degree degree at 15% and associate degree degree at 11%.
- High School Diploma, 55%
- Associate, 15%
- Diploma, 11%
- Bachelor's, 11%
- Other Degrees, 8%
Furnace operators by degree level
| Furnace operator degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| High School Diploma | 55% |
| Associate | 15% |
| Diploma | 11% |
| Bachelor's | 11% |
| Other Degrees | 8% |
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Furnace operator employment statistics
Most furnace operators work for a private in the manufacturing industry.
Company size where furnace operators work
Below, you can see the size of companies where furnace operators work.
Furnace operator jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 5% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 15% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 27% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 11% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 25% |
| > 10,000 employees | 17% |
Furnace operator jobs by company type
Employees with the furnace operator job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most furnace operators prefer to work at private companies over public companies.
Furnace operator jobs by sector
| Company type | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 1% |
| Public | 23% |
| Private | 77% |
Furnace operator jobs by industry
The most common industries for furnace operators are manufacturing, automotive and professional.
Furnace operator industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Manufacturing | 46% |
| Automotive | 8% |
| Professional | 8% |
| Fortune 500 | 8% |
| Technology | 6% |
| Transportation | 5% |
| Construction | 5% |
| Energy | 5% |
| Finance | 2% |
| Internet | 1% |
| Retail | 1% |
| Start-up | 1% |
| Non Profits | 1% |
| Real Estate | 1% |
| Education | 1% |
Furnace operator turnover and employment statistics
Furnace operator unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for furnace operators between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Furnace operator unemployment rate by year
| Year | Furnace operator unemployment rate |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 13.56% |
| 2011 | 10.22% |
| 2012 | 9.05% |
| 2013 | 6.36% |
| 2014 | 3.94% |
| 2015 | 3.03% |
| 2016 | 2.80% |
| 2017 | 4.37% |
| 2018 | 2.80% |
| 2019 | 2.92% |
| 2020 | 3.93% |
| 2021 | 7.95% |
Average furnace operator tenure
The average furnace operator stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 4,428 furnace operators resumes in Zippia's database.
Furnace operator tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 21% |
| 1-2 years | 29% |
| 3-4 years | 15% |
| 5-7 years | 15% |
| 8-10 years | 6% |
| 11+ years | 13% |
Furnace operator LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of furnace 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Atomic Welder | 2.57% | 7,056 |
| Mat Maker | 3.20% | 7,066 |
| Auto Machinist | 3.26% | 13,943 |
| Expander | 3.27% | 306 |
| Cut-Out Machine Operator | 5.87% | 59,713 |
| Universal Grinder Operator | 6.48% | 32,645 |
| Furnace Operator | 7.00% | - |
Similar furnace operator jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Atomic Welder | 2.57% | 7,056 |
| Mat Maker | 3.20% | 7,066 |
| Auto Machinist | 3.26% | 13,943 |
| Expander | 3.27% | 306 |
| Cut-Out Machine Operator | 5.87% | 59,713 |
| Universal Grinder Operator | 6.48% | 32,645 |
Foreign languages spoken by furnace operators
The most common foreign language among furnace operators is Spanish at 76.6%. The second-most popular foreign language spoken is Italian at 4.3% and Swahili is the third-most popular at 2.1%.
- Spanish, 76.6%
- Italian, 4.3%
- Swahili, 2.1%
- Chinese, 2.1%
- Vietnamese, 2.1%
- Other, 12.8%
Furnace operator languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 76.6% |
| Italian | 4.3% |
| Swahili | 2.1% |
| Chinese | 2.1% |
| Vietnamese | 2.1% |
| Other | 12.8% |
