Header set-up operator demographics and statistics in the US
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Header set-up operator demographics by:
Header set-up operator gender statistics
11.5% of header set-up operators are women and 88.5% of header set-up operators are men.
- Male, 88.5%
- Female, 11.5%
Header set-up operator gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Male | 88.5% |
| Female | 11.5% |
Header set-up operator gender pay gap
Women earn 92¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$37,480
Female income
$34,467
Header set-up operator gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in header set-up operator positions over time. Currently, 11.5% of header set-up operators are female.
Header set-up operator gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 94.49% | 5.51% |
| 2011 | 96.36% | 3.64% |
| 2012 | 97.80% | 2.20% |
| 2013 | 96.10% | 3.90% |
| 2014 | 97.66% | 2.34% |
| 2015 | 97.54% | 2.46% |
| 2016 | 98.56% | 1.44% |
| 2017 | 93.33% | 6.67% |
| 2018 | 90.62% | 9.38% |
| 2019 | 90.40% | 9.60% |
| 2020 | 91.29% | 8.71% |
| 2021 | 88.46% | 11.54% |
Header set-up operator related jobs gender ratio
We compared header set-up 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% |
| Header Set-Up Operator | 88% | 12% |
| Research And Development Machinist | 99% | 1% |
| Die Repair Machinist | 99% | 1% |
| Head Machinist | 99% | 1% |
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Header set-up operator demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among header set-up operators is White, which makes up 72.3% of all header set-up operators. Comparatively, 12.1% of header set-up operators are Hispanic or Latino and 9.7% of header set-up operators are Black or African American.
- White, 72.3%
- Hispanic or Latino, 12.1%
- Black or African American, 9.7%
- Unknown, 2.8%
- Asian, 2.3%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.8%
Header set-up operator race
| Header set-up operator race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 72.3% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 12.1% |
| Black or African American | 9.7% |
| Unknown | 2.8% |
| Asian | 2.3% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.8% |
Header set-up operator race and ethnicity over time
See how header set-up operator racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Header set-up operator race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 80.59% | 4.08% | 4.08% | 8.16% |
| 2011 | 78.34% | 11.57% | 1.78% | 5.34% |
| 2012 | 84.28% | 4.17% | 2.36% | 4.17% |
| 2013 | 71.92% | 6.25% | 2.08% | 14.59% |
| 2014 | 79.22% | 7.75% | 1.72% | 8.61% |
| 2015 | 86.40% | 0.97% | 1.94% | 8.74% |
| 2016 | 80.40% | 10.18% | 2.36% | 5.09% |
| 2017 | 75.89% | 8.32% | 2.36% | 10.40% |
| 2018 | 75.07% | 8.04% | 2.95% | 12.33% |
| 2019 | 76.80% | 9.28% | 1.86% | 9.98% |
| 2020 | 73.22% | 10.85% | 2.37% | 10.51% |
| 2021 | 72.31% | 9.74% | 2.31% | 12.05% |
Header set-up operator wage gap by race
According to our data, asian header set-up operators have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Hispanic or latino header set-up operators have the lowest average salary at $35,631.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $38,299 |
| White | $36,699 |
| Black or African American | $38,215 |
| Asian | $38,643 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $35,631 |
Average header set-up operator age
See how the average age of header set-up operators varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Header set-up operator age by race and gender
| Race | Male age | Female age |
|---|---|---|
| White | 43.5 | 39 |
| Black or African American | 50.5 | |
| Hispanic or Latino | 49 |
Header set-up operator age breakdown
The average age of header set-up operators is 40+ years years old, representing 56% of the header set-up operator population.
Header set-up operator age breakdown
| Header Set-Up Operator Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 56% |
| 30-40 years | 24% |
| 20-30 years | 19% |
Header set-up operator educational attainment
The most common degree for header set-up operators is high school diploma, with 36% of header set-up operators earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are associate degree degree at 24% and associate degree degree at 24%.
- High School Diploma, 36%
- Associate, 24%
- Bachelor's, 24%
- Diploma, 5%
- Other Degrees, 11%
Header set-up operators by degree level
| Header set-up operator degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| High School Diploma | 36% |
| Associate | 24% |
| Bachelor's | 24% |
| Diploma | 5% |
| Other Degrees | 11% |
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Header set-up operator employment statistics
Company size where header set-up operators work
Below, you can see the size of companies where header set-up operators work.
Header set-up operator jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 6% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 13% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 28% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 3% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 28% |
| > 10,000 employees | 22% |
Header set-up operator jobs by industry
The most common industries for header set-up operators are manufacturing, automotive and professional.
Header set-up operator industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Manufacturing | 44% |
| Automotive | 15% |
| Professional | 12% |
| Fortune 500 | 9% |
| Health Care | 6% |
| Media | 3% |
| Education | 3% |
| Construction | 3% |
| Hospitality | 3% |
| Technology | 3% |
Header set-up operator turnover and employment statistics
Header set-up operator unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for header set-up operators between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Header set-up operator unemployment rate by year
| Year | Header set-up operator unemployment rate |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 12.50% |
| 2011 | 5.38% |
| 2012 | 5.10% |
| 2013 | 2.53% |
| 2014 | 3.16% |
| 2015 | 0.00% |
| 2016 | 3.90% |
| 2017 | 5.00% |
| 2018 | 5.49% |
| 2019 | 2.45% |
| 2020 | 3.24% |
| 2021 | 3.03% |
Average header set-up operator tenure
The average header set-up operator stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 132 header set-up operators resumes in Zippia's database.
Header set-up operator tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 15% |
| 1-2 years | 30% |
| 3-4 years | 11% |
| 5-7 years | 14% |
| 8-10 years | 6% |
| 11+ years | 25% |
Header set-up operator LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of header set-up 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Steel Welder | 2.57% | 7,242 |
| Jig Builder | 2.99% | 2,853 |
| Induction Machine Setter | 3.20% | 31,876 |
| Wood Machinist | 3.26% | 9,225 |
| Header Set-Up Operator | 3.27% | - |
| Polishing Machine Operator | 5.87% | 58,159 |
| Bench Grinder | 6.48% | 1,028 |
Similar header set-up operator jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Steel Welder | 2.57% | 7,242 |
| Jig Builder | 2.99% | 2,853 |
| Induction Machine Setter | 3.20% | 31,876 |
| Wood Machinist | 3.26% | 9,225 |
| Polishing Machine Operator | 5.87% | 58,159 |
| Bench Grinder | 6.48% | 1,028 |
Foreign languages spoken by header set-up operators
The most common foreign language among header set-up operators is Polish at 33.3%. The second-most popular foreign language spoken is Spanish at 33.3% and Dakota is the third-most popular at 16.7%.
- Polish, 33.3%
- Spanish, 33.3%
- Dakota, 16.7%
- Russian, 16.7%
Header set-up operator languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Polish | 33.3% |
| Spanish | 33.3% |
| Dakota | 16.7% |
| Russian | 16.7% |