Grading machine operator demographics and statistics in the US
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Grading machine operator gender statistics
18.2% of grading machine operators are women and 81.8% of grading machine operators are men.
- Male, 81.8%
- Female, 18.2%
Grading machine operator gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Male | 81.8% |
| Female | 18.2% |
Grading machine operator gender pay gap
Women earn 94¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$50,798
Female income
$47,886
Grading machine operator gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in grading machine operator positions over time. Currently, 18.2% of grading machine operators are female.
Grading machine operator gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 80.27% | 19.73% |
| 2011 | 80.91% | 19.09% |
| 2012 | 80.94% | 19.06% |
| 2013 | 80.89% | 19.11% |
| 2014 | 81.73% | 18.27% |
| 2015 | 79.83% | 20.17% |
| 2016 | 80.94% | 19.06% |
| 2017 | 81.80% | 18.20% |
| 2018 | 81.54% | 18.46% |
| 2019 | 80.56% | 19.44% |
| 2020 | 82.23% | 17.77% |
| 2021 | 81.76% | 18.24% |
Grading machine operator related jobs gender ratio
We compared grading machine 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% |
| Grading Machine Operator | 82% | 18% |
| Bucket Operator | 99% | 1% |
| Stone Cutter | 99% | 1% |
| Corrugator | 99% | 1% |
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Grading machine operator demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among grading machine operators is White, which makes up 56.8% of all grading machine operators. Comparatively, 18.9% of grading machine operators are Hispanic or Latino and 11.6% of grading machine operators are Black or African American.
- White, 56.8%
- Hispanic or Latino, 18.9%
- Black or African American, 11.6%
- Asian, 8.0%
- Unknown, 3.4%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 1.3%
Grading machine operator race
| Grading machine operator race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 56.8% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 18.9% |
| Black or African American | 11.6% |
| Asian | 8.0% |
| Unknown | 3.4% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 1.3% |
Grading machine operator race and ethnicity over time
See how grading machine operator racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Grading machine operator race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 60.78% | 13.45% | 5.03% | 19.13% |
| 2011 | 59.47% | 13.62% | 5.98% | 19.17% |
| 2012 | 59.00% | 12.02% | 6.82% | 20.34% |
| 2013 | 60.46% | 13.28% | 5.94% | 18.28% |
| 2014 | 58.79% | 12.51% | 6.90% | 19.70% |
| 2015 | 60.71% | 12.35% | 6.89% | 17.90% |
| 2016 | 58.64% | 11.61% | 7.91% | 19.41% |
| 2017 | 59.34% | 11.95% | 7.63% | 18.45% |
| 2018 | 60.06% | 11.47% | 6.55% | 19.37% |
| 2019 | 61.87% | 11.86% | 6.95% | 16.91% |
| 2020 | 59.43% | 12.57% | 6.38% | 17.51% |
| 2021 | 56.85% | 11.60% | 8.02% | 18.87% |
Grading machine operator wage gap by race
According to our data, white grading machine operators have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Unknown grading machine operators have the lowest average salary at $48,655.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $48,655 |
| White | $54,589 |
| Black or African American | $51,168 |
| Asian | $50,091 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $49,686 |
Average grading machine operator age
See how the average age of grading machine operators varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Grading machine operator age by race and gender
| Race | Male age | Female age |
|---|---|---|
| Unknown | 40 | 44 |
| White | 42 | 50 |
| Black or African American | 40 | 49.5 |
| Asian | 46 | 51.5 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 42 | 47 |
Grading machine operator age breakdown
The average age of grading machine operators is 40+ years years old, representing 64% of the grading machine operator population.
Grading machine operator age breakdown
| Grading Machine Operator Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 64% |
| 30-40 years | 20% |
| 20-30 years | 15% |
Grading machine operator educational attainment
The most common degree for grading machine operators is high school diploma, with 38% of grading machine operators earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are associate degree degree at 21% and associate degree degree at 18%.
- High School Diploma, 38%
- Associate, 21%
- Bachelor's, 18%
- Diploma, 15%
- Other Degrees, 8%
Grading machine operators by degree level
| Grading machine operator degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| High School Diploma | 38% |
| Associate | 21% |
| Bachelor's | 18% |
| Diploma | 15% |
| Other Degrees | 8% |
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Grading machine operator wage gap by degree level
According to the data, grading machine operators with a Associate degree earn more than those without, at $51,941 annually. With a Bachelor's degree, grading machine operators earn a median annual income of $51,289 compared to $50,660 for grading machine operators with an High School Diploma degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| High School Diploma or Less | $50,660 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $51,289 |
| No Education | $47,879 |
| Some College/ Associate Degree | $51,941 |
Grading machine operator employment statistics
Company size where grading machine operators work
Below, you can see the size of companies where grading machine operators work.
Grading machine operator jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 7% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 9% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 9% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 11% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 31% |
| > 10,000 employees | 33% |
Grading machine operator jobs by industry
The most common industries for grading machine operators are manufacturing, construction and technology.
Grading machine operator industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Manufacturing | 30% |
| Construction | 15% |
| Fortune 500 | 13% |
| Technology | 9% |
| Professional | 7% |
| Retail | 4% |
| Finance | 4% |
| Automotive | 4% |
| Pharmaceutical | 2% |
| Transportation | 2% |
| Energy | 2% |
| Health Care | 2% |
| Hospitality | 2% |
| Telecommunication | 2% |
Grading machine operator turnover and employment statistics
Grading machine operator unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for grading machine operators between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Grading machine operator unemployment rate by year
| Year | Grading machine operator unemployment rate |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 15.94% |
| 2011 | 15.49% |
| 2012 | 13.87% |
| 2013 | 12.49% |
| 2014 | 12.20% |
| 2015 | 9.40% |
| 2016 | 7.70% |
| 2017 | 8.32% |
| 2018 | 7.77% |
| 2019 | 8.42% |
| 2020 | 6.77% |
| 2021 | 8.38% |
Average grading machine operator tenure
The average grading machine operator stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 164 grading machine operators resumes in Zippia's database.
Grading machine operator tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 15% |
| 1-2 years | 27% |
| 3-4 years | 16% |
| 5-7 years | 17% |
| 8-10 years | 7% |
| 11+ years | 18% |
Grading machine operator LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of grading machine 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Snuff Container Inspector | 4.47% | 16,574 |
| Grading Machine Operator | 4.75% | - |
| Dental Technician | 5.24% | 45,536 |
| Tag Machine Operator | 7.84% | 53,640 |
| Huller Operator | 8.41% | 26,093 |
| Press Worker Helper | 8.89% | 40,497 |
| Custom Color Technician | 15.21% | 6,268 |
Similar grading machine operator jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Snuff Container Inspector | 4.47% | 16,574 |
| Dental Technician | 5.24% | 45,536 |
| Tag Machine Operator | 7.84% | 53,640 |
| Huller Operator | 8.41% | 26,093 |
| Press Worker Helper | 8.89% | 40,497 |
| Custom Color Technician | 15.21% | 6,268 |
Foreign languages spoken by grading machine operators
The most common foreign language among grading machine operators is Portuguese at 33.3%. The second-most popular foreign language spoken is Nahuatl at 33.3% and Spanish is the third-most popular at 33.3%.
- Portuguese, 33.3%
- Nahuatl, 33.3%
- Spanish, 33.3%
Grading machine operator languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Portuguese | 33.3% |
| Nahuatl | 33.3% |
| Spanish | 33.3% |