Gauge operator demographics and statistics in the US
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Gauge operator gender statistics
11.5% of gauge operators are women and 88.5% of gauge operators are men.
- Male, 88.5%
- Female, 11.5%
Gauge operator gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Male | 88.5% |
| Female | 11.5% |
Gauge operator gender pay gap
Women earn 91¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$41,773
Female income
$38,008
Gauge operator gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in gauge operator positions over time. Currently, 11.5% of gauge operators are female.
Gauge operator gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 87.92% | 12.08% |
| 2011 | 87.82% | 12.18% |
| 2012 | 88.35% | 11.65% |
| 2013 | 88.79% | 11.21% |
| 2014 | 88.76% | 11.24% |
| 2015 | 89.20% | 10.80% |
| 2016 | 88.80% | 11.20% |
| 2017 | 88.75% | 11.25% |
| 2018 | 89.06% | 10.94% |
| 2019 | 88.87% | 11.13% |
| 2020 | 88.45% | 11.55% |
| 2021 | 88.52% | 11.48% |
Gauge operator related jobs gender ratio
We compared gauge 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% |
| Gauge Operator | 89% | 11% |
| Bucket Operator | 99% | 1% |
| Stone Cutter | 99% | 1% |
| Corrugator | 99% | 1% |
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Gauge operator demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among gauge operators is White, which makes up 53.6% of all gauge operators. Comparatively, 22.1% of gauge operators are Hispanic or Latino and 11.2% of gauge operators are Black or African American.
- White, 53.6%
- Hispanic or Latino, 22.1%
- Black or African American, 11.2%
- Asian, 7.2%
- Unknown, 5.0%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.9%
Gauge operator race
| Gauge operator race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 53.6% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 22.1% |
| Black or African American | 11.2% |
| Asian | 7.2% |
| Unknown | 5.0% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.9% |
Gauge operator race and ethnicity over time
See how gauge operator racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Gauge operator race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 60.80% | 11.27% | 6.24% | 18.73% |
| 2011 | 59.10% | 12.55% | 5.73% | 19.56% |
| 2012 | 59.17% | 12.59% | 6.37% | 18.73% |
| 2013 | 59.31% | 12.66% | 5.77% | 19.24% |
| 2014 | 59.67% | 11.95% | 5.96% | 19.45% |
| 2015 | 58.64% | 11.95% | 5.96% | 20.22% |
| 2016 | 59.16% | 12.10% | 5.65% | 20.03% |
| 2017 | 59.27% | 11.19% | 6.13% | 20.05% |
| 2018 | 60.34% | 10.97% | 6.10% | 19.16% |
| 2019 | 59.42% | 10.88% | 5.74% | 20.68% |
| 2020 | 56.49% | 10.79% | 6.65% | 20.43% |
| 2021 | 53.62% | 11.25% | 7.23% | 22.07% |
Gauge operator wage gap by race
According to our data, asian gauge operators have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Black or african american gauge operators have the lowest average salary at $40,491.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $41,995 |
| White | $42,186 |
| Black or African American | $40,491 |
| Asian | $42,923 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $41,314 |
Average gauge operator age
See how the average age of gauge operators varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Gauge operator age by race and gender
| Race | Male age | Female age |
|---|---|---|
| Black or African American | 49 | 48 |
| Unknown | 40.5 | 46 |
| Asian | 45 | 51 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 41 | 43 |
| White | 45 | 49 |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 41 | 51.5 |
Gauge operator age breakdown
The average age of gauge operators is 40+ years years old, representing 64% of the gauge operator population.
Gauge operator age breakdown
| Gauge Operator Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 64% |
| 30-40 years | 22% |
| 20-30 years | 14% |
Gauge operator educational attainment
The most common degree for gauge operators is bachelor's degree, with 35% of gauge operators earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are high school diploma degree at 26% and high school diploma degree at 17%.
- Bachelor's, 35%
- High School Diploma, 26%
- Diploma, 17%
- Associate, 17%
- Other Degrees, 5%
Gauge operators by degree level
| Gauge operator degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 35% |
| High School Diploma | 26% |
| Diploma | 17% |
| Associate | 17% |
| Other Degrees | 5% |
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Gauge operator wage gap by degree level
According to the data, gauge operators with a Master's degree earn more than those without, at $49,016 annually. With a Bachelor's degree, gauge operators earn a median annual income of $43,363 compared to $40,486 for gauge operators with an Associate degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| Master's Degree | $49,016 |
| High School Diploma or Less | $37,913 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $43,363 |
| Some College/ Associate Degree | $40,486 |
Gauge operator employment statistics
Company size where gauge operators work
Below, you can see the size of companies where gauge operators work.
Gauge operator jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 7% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 13% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 17% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 7% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 33% |
| > 10,000 employees | 23% |
Gauge operator jobs by industry
The most common industries for gauge operators are professional, manufacturing and finance.
Gauge operator industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Professional | 19% |
| Manufacturing | 19% |
| Fortune 500 | 13% |
| Finance | 9% |
| Automotive | 9% |
| Energy | 6% |
| Education | 3% |
| Transportation | 3% |
| Government | 3% |
| Non Profits | 3% |
| Health Care | 3% |
| Construction | 3% |
| Real Estate | 3% |
| Hospitality | 3% |
Gauge operator turnover and employment statistics
Gauge operator unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for gauge operators between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Gauge operator unemployment rate by year
| Year | Gauge operator unemployment rate |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 12.76% |
| 2011 | 11.11% |
| 2012 | 9.24% |
| 2013 | 8.07% |
| 2014 | 6.68% |
| 2015 | 5.26% |
| 2016 | 5.61% |
| 2017 | 4.84% |
| 2018 | 4.61% |
| 2019 | 3.74% |
| 2020 | 5.71% |
| 2021 | 5.58% |
Average gauge operator tenure
The average gauge operator stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 58 gauge operators resumes in Zippia's database.
Gauge operator tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 26% |
| 1-2 years | 31% |
| 3-4 years | 14% |
| 5-7 years | 12% |
| 8-10 years | 6% |
| 11+ years | 11% |
Gauge operator LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of gauge 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Gauge Operator | 4.47% | - |
| Handle Machine Operator | 4.75% | 110,258 |
| Orthopaedic Technician | 5.24% | 6,126 |
| Carding Machine Operator | 7.84% | 53,641 |
| Putter Out | 8.41% | 1,746 |
| Station Helper | 8.89% | 14,320 |
| Negative Cleaner | 15.21% | 35,479 |
Similar gauge operator jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Handle Machine Operator | 4.75% | 110,258 |
| Orthopaedic Technician | 5.24% | 6,126 |
| Carding Machine Operator | 7.84% | 53,641 |
| Putter Out | 8.41% | 1,746 |
| Station Helper | 8.89% | 14,320 |
| Negative Cleaner | 15.21% | 35,479 |