Heavy media operator demographics and statistics in the US
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Heavy media operator gender statistics
30.4% of heavy media operators are women and 69.6% of heavy media operators are men.
- Male, 69.6%
- Female, 30.4%
Heavy media operator gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Male | 69.6% |
| Female | 30.4% |
Heavy media operator gender pay gap
Women earn 92¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$48,414
Female income
$44,301
Heavy media operator gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in heavy media operator positions over time. Currently, 30.4% of heavy media operators are female.
Heavy media operator gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 68.08% | 31.92% |
| 2011 | 71.90% | 28.10% |
| 2012 | 70.50% | 29.50% |
| 2013 | 68.40% | 31.60% |
| 2014 | 71.90% | 28.10% |
| 2015 | 71.90% | 28.10% |
| 2016 | 73.34% | 26.66% |
| 2017 | 65.34% | 34.66% |
| 2018 | 63.32% | 36.68% |
| 2019 | 65.53% | 34.47% |
| 2020 | 74.30% | 25.70% |
| 2021 | 69.60% | 30.40% |
Heavy media operator related jobs gender ratio
We compared heavy media 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% |
| Heavy Media Operator | 70% | 30% |
| Bucket Operator | 99% | 1% |
| Stone Cutter | 99% | 1% |
| Corrugator | 99% | 1% |
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Heavy media operator demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among heavy media operators is White, which makes up 65.3% of all heavy media operators. Comparatively, 16.7% of heavy media operators are Hispanic or Latino and 11.1% of heavy media operators are Black or African American.
- White, 65.3%
- Hispanic or Latino, 16.7%
- Black or African American, 11.1%
- Unknown, 4.9%
- Asian, 1.4%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.6%
Heavy media operator race
| Heavy media operator race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 65.3% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 16.7% |
| Black or African American | 11.1% |
| Unknown | 4.9% |
| Asian | 1.4% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.6% |
Heavy media operator race and ethnicity over time
See how heavy media operator racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Heavy media operator race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 63.95% | 12.65% | 3.02% | 18.59% |
| 2011 | 68.20% | 11.61% | 2.43% | 15.99% |
| 2012 | 64.93% | 11.73% | 2.83% | 17.87% |
| 2013 | 67.96% | 10.82% | 1.72% | 17.97% |
| 2014 | 66.79% | 10.97% | 2.60% | 17.69% |
| 2015 | 68.08% | 8.73% | 3.30% | 18.03% |
| 2016 | 70.80% | 8.67% | 1.24% | 17.14% |
| 2017 | 67.99% | 10.95% | 3.12% | 16.41% |
| 2018 | 64.50% | 10.83% | 2.46% | 19.11% |
| 2019 | 65.49% | 9.75% | 3.73% | 18.34% |
| 2020 | 65.03% | 10.33% | 2.22% | 16.99% |
| 2021 | 65.27% | 11.11% | 1.44% | 16.72% |
Heavy media operator wage gap by race
According to our data, unknown heavy media operators have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Black or african american heavy media operators have the lowest average salary at $45,893.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $51,175 |
| White | $50,089 |
| Black or African American | $45,893 |
| Asian | $47,328 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $47,772 |
Average heavy media operator age
See how the average age of heavy media operators varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Heavy media operator age by race and gender
| Race | Male age | Female age |
|---|---|---|
| Unknown | 50 | |
| White | 39 | 34.5 |
| Black or African American | 51 | |
| Hispanic or Latino | 43 |
Heavy media operator age breakdown
The average age of heavy media operators is 40+ years years old, representing 51% of the heavy media operator population.
Heavy media operator age breakdown
| Heavy Media Operator Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 51% |
| 30-40 years | 36% |
| 20-30 years | 13% |
Heavy media operator educational attainment
The most common degree for heavy media operators is bachelor's degree, with 56% of heavy media operators earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are associate degree degree at 18% and associate degree degree at 12%.
- Bachelor's, 56%
- Associate, 18%
- High School Diploma, 12%
- Master's, 4%
- Other Degrees, 10%
Heavy media operators by degree level
| Heavy media operator degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 56% |
| Associate | 18% |
| High School Diploma | 12% |
| Master's | 4% |
| Other Degrees | 10% |
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Heavy media operator wage gap by degree level
According to the data, heavy media operators with a Bachelor's degree earn more than those without, at $51,423 annually. With a Master's degree, heavy media operators earn a median annual income of $51,112 compared to $48,298 for heavy media operators with an High School Diploma degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| Master's Degree | $51,112 |
| High School Diploma or Less | $48,298 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $51,423 |
| Some College/ Associate Degree | $46,686 |
Heavy media operator employment statistics
Most heavy media operators work for a private in the media industry.
Company size where heavy media operators work
Below, you can see the size of companies where heavy media operators work.
Heavy media operator jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 5% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 10% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 22% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 8% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 19% |
| > 10,000 employees | 36% |
Heavy media operator jobs by company type
Employees with the heavy media operator job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most heavy media operators prefer to work at private companies over public companies.
Heavy media operator jobs by sector
| Company type | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 17% |
| Public | 28% |
| Private | 52% |
| Government | 4% |
Heavy media operator jobs by industry
The most common industries for heavy media operators are media, education and technology.
Heavy media operator industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Fortune 500 | 19% |
| Media | 17% |
| Education | 12% |
| Technology | 9% |
| Non Profits | 6% |
| Professional | 6% |
| Manufacturing | 6% |
| Hospitality | 4% |
| Retail | 3% |
| Transportation | 3% |
| Finance | 3% |
| Government | 3% |
| Insurance | 3% |
| Internet | 1% |
| Utilities | 1% |
| Health Care | 1% |
| Automotive | 1% |
| Telecommunication | 1% |
Heavy media operator turnover and employment statistics
Heavy media operator unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for heavy media operators between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Heavy media operator unemployment rate by year
| Year | Heavy media operator unemployment rate |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 7.16% |
| 2011 | 7.32% |
| 2012 | 5.89% |
| 2013 | 6.40% |
| 2014 | 3.75% |
| 2015 | 3.41% |
| 2016 | 3.06% |
| 2017 | 2.72% |
| 2018 | 2.97% |
| 2019 | 1.63% |
| 2020 | 4.62% |
| 2021 | 4.42% |
Average heavy media operator tenure
The average heavy media operator stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 311 heavy media operators resumes in Zippia's database.
Heavy media operator tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 27% |
| 1-2 years | 28% |
| 3-4 years | 9% |
| 5-7 years | 18% |
| 8-10 years | 7% |
| 11+ years | 11% |
Heavy media operator LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of heavy media 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Fruit Coordinator | 4.47% | 15,690 |
| Brick Machine Operator | 4.75% | 61,633 |
| Orthopaedic Technician | 5.24% | 6,126 |
| Knife Operator | 7.84% | 30,267 |
| Heavy Media Operator | 8.41% | - |
| Circus Labour | 8.89% | 19,721 |
| Film Technician | 15.21% | 5,319 |
Similar heavy media operator jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Fruit Coordinator | 4.47% | 15,690 |
| Brick Machine Operator | 4.75% | 61,633 |
| Orthopaedic Technician | 5.24% | 6,126 |
| Knife Operator | 7.84% | 30,267 |
| Circus Labour | 8.89% | 19,721 |
| Film Technician | 15.21% | 5,319 |
Foreign languages spoken by heavy media operators
The most common foreign language among heavy media operators is Spanish at 61.9%. The second-most popular foreign language spoken is French at 14.3% and Greek is the third-most popular at 4.8%.
- Spanish, 61.9%
- French, 14.3%
- Greek, 4.8%
- Carrier, 4.8%
- Hindi, 4.8%
- Other, 9.4%
Heavy media operator languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 61.9% |
| French | 14.3% |
| Greek | 4.8% |
| Carrier | 4.8% |
| Hindi | 4.8% |
| Other | 9.4% |