Hopper operator demographics and statistics in the US
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Hopper operator demographics by:
Hopper operator gender statistics
15.1% of hopper operators are women and 84.9% of hopper operators are men.
- Male, 84.9%
- Female, 15.1%
Hopper operator gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Male | 84.9% |
| Female | 15.1% |
Hopper operator gender pay gap
Women earn 89¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$34,554
Female income
$30,735
Hopper operator gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in hopper operator positions over time. Currently, 15.1% of hopper operators are female.
Hopper operator gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 85.31% | 14.69% |
| 2011 | 84.92% | 15.08% |
| 2012 | 84.18% | 15.82% |
| 2013 | 85.71% | 14.29% |
| 2014 | 85.83% | 14.17% |
| 2015 | 85.05% | 14.95% |
| 2016 | 85.44% | 14.56% |
| 2017 | 84.89% | 15.11% |
| 2018 | 85.99% | 14.01% |
| 2019 | 83.96% | 16.04% |
| 2020 | 84.96% | 15.04% |
| 2021 | 84.91% | 15.09% |
Hopper operator related jobs gender ratio
We compared hopper 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% |
| Hopper Operator | 85% | 15% |
| Research And Development Machinist | 99% | 1% |
| Die Repair Machinist | 99% | 1% |
| Head Machinist | 99% | 1% |
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Hopper operator demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among hopper operators is White, which makes up 53.8% of all hopper operators. Comparatively, 22.7% of hopper operators are Hispanic or Latino and 10.5% of hopper operators are Black or African American.
- White, 53.8%
- Hispanic or Latino, 22.7%
- Black or African American, 10.5%
- Asian, 7.9%
- Unknown, 4.3%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.8%
Hopper operator race
| Hopper operator race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 53.8% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 22.7% |
| Black or African American | 10.5% |
| Asian | 7.9% |
| Unknown | 4.3% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.8% |
Hopper operator race and ethnicity over time
See how hopper operator racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Hopper operator race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 68.09% | 9.74% | 3.08% | 17.47% |
| 2011 | 66.17% | 11.03% | 3.09% | 16.74% |
| 2012 | 57.71% | 10.81% | 6.79% | 22.08% |
| 2013 | 59.29% | 11.50% | 6.57% | 20.45% |
| 2014 | 58.14% | 11.34% | 6.85% | 21.23% |
| 2015 | 57.94% | 10.87% | 6.72% | 21.69% |
| 2016 | 58.27% | 10.92% | 7.15% | 21.07% |
| 2017 | 57.53% | 10.00% | 7.60% | 22.45% |
| 2018 | 58.28% | 10.70% | 7.69% | 20.95% |
| 2019 | 58.73% | 11.50% | 6.82% | 20.54% |
| 2020 | 55.88% | 10.66% | 7.12% | 21.95% |
| 2021 | 53.79% | 10.47% | 7.86% | 22.67% |
Hopper operator wage gap by race
According to our data, white hopper operators have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Black or african american hopper operators have the lowest average salary at $33,566.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $34,163 |
| White | $36,615 |
| Black or African American | $33,566 |
| Asian | $34,526 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $33,983 |
Average hopper operator age
See how the average age of hopper operators varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Female
Hopper operator age by race and gender
| Race | Male age | Female age |
|---|---|---|
| Black or African American | 44 | 47 |
| Unknown | 39.5 | 46 |
| Asian | 52 | 51 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 47 | 48 |
| White | 45 | 47 |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 38 |
Hopper operator age breakdown
The average age of hopper operators is 40+ years years old, representing 65% of the hopper operator population.
Hopper operator age breakdown
| Hopper Operator Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 65% |
| 30-40 years | 21% |
| 20-30 years | 14% |
Hopper operator educational attainment
The most common degree for hopper operators is high school diploma, with 83% of hopper operators earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are bachelor's degree degree at 6% and bachelor's degree degree at 6%.
- High School Diploma, 83%
- Bachelor's, 6%
- Associate, 6%
- Other Degrees, 5%
Hopper operators by degree level
| Hopper operator degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| High School Diploma | 83% |
| Bachelor's | 6% |
| Associate | 6% |
| Other Degrees | 5% |
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Hopper operator wage gap by degree level
According to the data, hopper operators with a Associate degree earn more than those without, at $36,580 annually. With a Bachelor's degree, hopper operators earn a median annual income of $34,687 compared to $34,523 for hopper operators with an High School Diploma degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| High School Diploma or Less | $34,523 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $34,687 |
| Some College/ Associate Degree | $36,580 |
Hopper operator employment statistics
Company size where hopper operators work
Below, you can see the size of companies where hopper operators work.
Hopper operator jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 50 - 100 employees | 23% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 18% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 18% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 32% |
| > 10,000 employees | 9% |
Hopper operator jobs by industry
The most common industries for hopper operators are construction, manufacturing and professional.
Hopper operator industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Construction | 19% |
| Manufacturing | 14% |
| Professional | 14% |
| Media | 10% |
| Fortune 500 | 10% |
| Retail | 10% |
| Technology | 10% |
| Transportation | 5% |
| Government | 5% |
| Hospitality | 5% |
Hopper operator turnover and employment statistics
Hopper operator unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for hopper operators between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Hopper operator unemployment rate by year
| Year | Hopper operator unemployment rate |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 13.60% |
| 2011 | 11.05% |
| 2012 | 7.58% |
| 2013 | 7.09% |
| 2014 | 5.74% |
| 2015 | 4.44% |
| 2016 | 4.40% |
| 2017 | 3.66% |
| 2018 | 3.53% |
| 2019 | 3.41% |
| 2020 | 5.09% |
| 2021 | 5.65% |
Average hopper operator tenure
The average hopper operator stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 60 hopper operators resumes in Zippia's database.
Hopper operator tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 49% |
| 1-2 years | 31% |
| 3-4 years | 7% |
| 5-7 years | 10% |
| 8-10 years | 1% |
| 11+ years | 0% |
Hopper operator LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of hopper 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Soldering Machine Operator | 2.57% | 57,475 |
| Polish Maker | 2.99% | 6,973 |
| Hopper Operator | 3.20% | - |
| Laboratory Machinist | 3.26% | 47,839 |
| Upsetter | 3.27% | 84 |
| Control Operator | 5.87% | 64,435 |
| Finish Grinder | 6.48% | 893 |
Similar hopper operator jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Soldering Machine Operator | 2.57% | 57,475 |
| Polish Maker | 2.99% | 6,973 |
| Laboratory Machinist | 3.26% | 47,839 |
| Upsetter | 3.27% | 84 |
| Control Operator | 5.87% | 64,435 |
| Finish Grinder | 6.48% | 893 |