Fusion operator demographics and statistics in the US
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Fusion operator gender statistics
30.0% of fusion operators are women and 70.0% of fusion operators are men.
- Male, 70.0%
- Female, 30.0%
Fusion operator gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Male | 70.0% |
| Female | 30.0% |
Fusion operator gender pay gap
Women earn 91¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$41,600
Female income
$37,997
Fusion operator gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in fusion operator positions over time. Currently, 30.0% of fusion operators are female.
Fusion operator gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 68.57% | 31.43% |
| 2011 | 65.22% | 34.78% |
| 2012 | 63.68% | 36.32% |
| 2013 | 61.49% | 38.51% |
| 2014 | 64.02% | 35.98% |
| 2015 | 69.57% | 30.43% |
| 2016 | 66.45% | 33.55% |
| 2017 | 61.49% | 38.51% |
| 2018 | 70.68% | 29.32% |
| 2019 | 63.99% | 36.01% |
| 2020 | 68.45% | 31.55% |
| 2021 | 70.00% | 30.00% |
Fusion operator related jobs gender ratio
We compared fusion 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% |
| Fusion Operator | 70% | 30% |
| Dry Finisher | 94% | 6% |
| Cloth Doffer | 95% | 5% |
| Dye Tub Operator | 97% | 3% |
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Fusion operator demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among fusion operators is White, which makes up 56.0% of all fusion operators. Comparatively, 15.1% of fusion operators are Hispanic or Latino and 12.9% of fusion operators are Asian.
- White, 56.0%
- Hispanic or Latino, 15.1%
- Asian, 12.9%
- Black or African American, 10.2%
- Unknown, 4.9%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.9%
Fusion operator race
| Fusion operator race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 56.0% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 15.1% |
| Asian | 12.9% |
| Black or African American | 10.2% |
| Unknown | 4.9% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.9% |
Fusion operator race and ethnicity over time
See how fusion operator racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Fusion operator race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 59.87% | 13.06% | 8.60% | 17.20% |
| 2011 | 53.92% | 15.69% | 7.19% | 22.22% |
| 2012 | 56.23% | 13.52% | 9.61% | 19.57% |
| 2013 | 56.21% | 13.85% | 6.92% | 21.18% |
| 2014 | 55.30% | 13.64% | 7.20% | 20.83% |
| 2015 | 53.04% | 14.71% | 9.36% | 20.95% |
| 2016 | 54.18% | 10.76% | 9.16% | 23.11% |
| 2017 | 52.65% | 15.10% | 10.61% | 19.18% |
| 2018 | 50.40% | 15.60% | 8.80% | 21.60% |
| 2019 | 65.02% | 11.21% | 7.17% | 13.90% |
| 2020 | 52.04% | 15.47% | 6.56% | 20.63% |
| 2021 | 56.00% | 10.22% | 12.89% | 15.11% |
Fusion operator wage gap by race
According to our data, asian fusion operators have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Hispanic or latino fusion operators have the lowest average salary at $36,805.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $41,664 |
| White | $42,220 |
| Black or African American | $39,624 |
| Asian | $48,566 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $36,805 |
Fusion operator age breakdown
The average age of fusion operators is 40+ years years old, representing 72% of the fusion operator population.
Fusion operator age breakdown
| Fusion Operator Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 72% |
| 30-40 years | 17% |
| 20-30 years | 11% |
Fusion operator educational attainment
The most common degree for fusion operators is high school diploma, with 28% of fusion operators earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are diploma degree at 28% and diploma degree at 22%.
- High School Diploma, 28%
- Diploma, 28%
- Bachelor's, 22%
- Associate, 11%
- Other Degrees, 11%
Fusion operators by degree level
| Fusion operator degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| High School Diploma | 28% |
| Diploma | 28% |
| Bachelor's | 22% |
| Associate | 11% |
| Other Degrees | 11% |
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Fusion operator wage gap by degree level
According to the data, fusion operators with a Bachelor's degree earn more than those without, at $50,538 annually. With a Associate degree, fusion operators earn a median annual income of $45,001 compared to $37,883 for fusion operators with an High School Diploma degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| High School Diploma or Less | $37,883 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $50,538 |
| Some College/ Associate Degree | $45,001 |
Fusion operator employment statistics
Company size where fusion operators work
Below, you can see the size of companies where fusion operators work.
Fusion operator jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 50 - 100 employees | 11% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 32% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 11% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 26% |
| > 10,000 employees | 21% |
Fusion operator turnover and employment statistics
Fusion operator unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for fusion operators between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Fusion operator unemployment rate by year
| Year | Fusion operator unemployment rate |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 14.11% |
| 2011 | 15.14% |
| 2012 | 10.85% |
| 2013 | 6.91% |
| 2014 | 10.75% |
| 2015 | 6.11% |
| 2016 | 3.09% |
| 2017 | 3.08% |
| 2018 | 4.95% |
| 2019 | 3.35% |
| 2020 | 8.14% |
| 2021 | 13.02% |
Average fusion operator tenure
The average fusion operator stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 43 fusion operators resumes in Zippia's database.
Fusion operator tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 26% |
| 1-2 years | 26% |
| 3-4 years | 17% |
| 5-7 years | 20% |
| 8-10 years | 2% |
| 11+ years | 9% |
Fusion operator LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of fusion 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Sterilizer Machine Operator | 5.10% | 53,659 |
| Upholstery Repairer | 5.26% | 3,611 |
| Lockstitch Lining Maker | 5.45% | 7,267 |
| Warp Doffer | 7.83% | 10 |
| Fusion Operator | 10.75% | - |
| Alteration Hand | 12.01% | 4,590 |
Similar fusion operator jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Sterilizer Machine Operator | 5.10% | 53,659 |
| Upholstery Repairer | 5.26% | 3,611 |
| Lockstitch Lining Maker | 5.45% | 7,267 |
| Warp Doffer | 7.83% | 10 |
| Alteration Hand | 12.01% | 4,590 |