Glue line operator demographics and statistics in the US
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Glue line operator demographics by:
Glue line operator gender statistics
22.5% of glue line operators are women and 77.5% of glue line operators are men.
- Male, 77.5%
- Female, 22.5%
Glue line operator gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Male | 77.5% |
| Female | 22.5% |
Glue line operator gender pay gap
Women earn 95¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$28,892
Female income
$27,562
Glue line operator gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in glue line operator positions over time. Currently, 22.5% of glue line operators are female.
Glue line operator gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 62.91% | 37.09% |
| 2011 | 71.36% | 28.64% |
| 2012 | 70.44% | 29.56% |
| 2013 | 65.89% | 34.11% |
| 2014 | 73.70% | 26.30% |
| 2015 | 75.45% | 24.55% |
| 2016 | 69.49% | 30.51% |
| 2017 | 73.20% | 26.80% |
| 2018 | 74.63% | 25.37% |
| 2019 | 66.54% | 33.46% |
| 2020 | 74.01% | 25.99% |
| 2021 | 77.45% | 22.55% |
Glue line operator related jobs gender ratio
We compared glue line 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% |
| Glue Line Operator | 77% | 23% |
| Bucket Operator | 99% | 1% |
| Stone Cutter | 99% | 1% |
| Corrugator | 99% | 1% |
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Glue line operator demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among glue line operators is White, which makes up 56.3% of all glue line operators. Comparatively, 18.4% of glue line operators are Black or African American and 10.7% of glue line operators are Hispanic or Latino.
- White, 56.3%
- Black or African American, 18.4%
- Hispanic or Latino, 10.7%
- Unknown, 10.1%
- Asian, 3.7%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.8%
Glue line operator race
| Glue line operator race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 56.3% |
| Black or African American | 18.4% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 10.7% |
| Unknown | 10.1% |
| Asian | 3.7% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.8% |
Glue line operator race and ethnicity over time
See how glue line operator racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Glue line operator race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 63.14% | 18.99% | 4.62% | 11.11% |
| 2011 | 65.79% | 19.54% | 5.82% | 4.88% |
| 2012 | 59.60% | 28.28% | 1.86% | 7.41% |
| 2013 | 65.89% | 16.98% | 4.78% | 7.38% |
| 2014 | 65.81% | 12.48% | 3.61% | 15.97% |
| 2015 | 62.09% | 21.08% | 5.23% | 8.73% |
| 2016 | 64.58% | 16.48% | 7.45% | 7.53% |
| 2017 | 67.27% | 14.22% | 4.09% | 11.52% |
| 2018 | 61.12% | 17.25% | 7.78% | 11.24% |
| 2019 | 68.81% | 18.34% | 5.02% | 3.48% |
| 2020 | 62.76% | 14.09% | 1.44% | 17.61% |
| 2021 | 56.29% | 18.41% | 3.72% | 10.67% |
Glue line operator wage gap by race
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $29,097 |
| White | $29,365 |
| Black or African American | $28,548 |
| Asian | $28,767 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $28,690 |
Glue line operator age breakdown
The average age of glue line operators is 40+ years years old, representing 63% of the glue line operator population.
Glue line operator age breakdown
| Glue Line Operator Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 63% |
| 30-40 years | 18% |
| 20-30 years | 18% |
Glue line operator educational attainment
The most common degree for glue line operators is high school diploma, with 59% of glue line operators earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are associate degree degree at 14% and associate degree degree at 14%.
- High School Diploma, 59%
- Associate, 14%
- Diploma, 14%
- Bachelor's, 7%
- Other Degrees, 6%
Glue line operators by degree level
| Glue line operator degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| High School Diploma | 59% |
| Associate | 14% |
| Diploma | 14% |
| Bachelor's | 7% |
| Other Degrees | 6% |
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Glue line operator wage gap by degree level
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| Master's Degree | $30,114 |
| High School Diploma or Less | $28,084 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $29,155 |
| Some College/ Associate Degree | $28,926 |
Glue line operator employment statistics
Company size where glue line operators work
Below, you can see the size of companies where glue line operators work.
Glue line operator jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 50 - 100 employees | 14% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 31% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 11% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 19% |
| > 10,000 employees | 25% |
Glue line operator jobs by industry
The most common industries for glue line operators are manufacturing, transportation and professional.
Glue line operator industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Manufacturing | 30% |
| Transportation | 16% |
| Fortune 500 | 11% |
| Professional | 11% |
| Retail | 11% |
| Construction | 8% |
| Automotive | 5% |
| Media | 3% |
| Health Care | 3% |
| Agriculture | 3% |
Glue line operator turnover and employment statistics
Glue line operator unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for glue line operators between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Glue line operator unemployment rate by year
| Year | Glue line operator unemployment rate |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 16.23% |
| 2011 | 9.49% |
| 2012 | 8.73% |
| 2013 | 9.01% |
| 2014 | 2.50% |
| 2015 | 6.98% |
| 2016 | 5.56% |
| 2017 | 6.78% |
| 2018 | 6.60% |
| 2019 | 3.79% |
| 2020 | 5.94% |
| 2021 | 4.72% |
Average glue line operator tenure
The average glue line operator stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 98 glue line operators resumes in Zippia's database.
Glue line operator tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 37% |
| 1-2 years | 26% |
| 3-4 years | 16% |
| 5-7 years | 8% |
| 8-10 years | 4% |
| 11+ years | 10% |
Glue line operator LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of glue line 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Fiberglass Quality Technician | 4.47% | 64,898 |
| Operator Trainee | 4.75% | 73,657 |
| Label Folder | 7.84% | 324 |
| Acetone Recovery Worker | 8.41% | 23,090 |
| Glue Line Operator | 8.78% | - |
| Cupola Tender Helper | 8.89% | 13,643 |
| Screen Examiner | 15.21% | 2,912 |
Similar glue line operator jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Fiberglass Quality Technician | 4.47% | 64,898 |
| Operator Trainee | 4.75% | 73,657 |
| Label Folder | 7.84% | 324 |
| Acetone Recovery Worker | 8.41% | 23,090 |
| Cupola Tender Helper | 8.89% | 13,643 |
| Screen Examiner | 15.21% | 2,912 |
Foreign languages spoken by glue line operators
- Spanish, 100.0%
Glue line operator languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 100.0% |