Hot end operator demographics and statistics in the US
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Hot end operator gender statistics
15.6% of hot end operators are women and 84.4% of hot end operators are men.
- Male, 84.4%
- Female, 15.6%
Hot end operator gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Male | 84.4% |
| Female | 15.6% |
Hot end operator gender pay gap
Women earn 91¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$40,800
Female income
$37,208
Hot end operator gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in hot end operator positions over time. Currently, 15.6% of hot end operators are female.
Hot end operator gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 83.47% | 16.53% |
| 2011 | 81.27% | 18.73% |
| 2012 | 80.23% | 19.77% |
| 2013 | 78.70% | 21.30% |
| 2014 | 80.46% | 19.54% |
| 2015 | 84.10% | 15.90% |
| 2016 | 82.09% | 17.91% |
| 2017 | 78.70% | 21.30% |
| 2018 | 84.80% | 15.20% |
| 2019 | 80.44% | 19.56% |
| 2020 | 83.39% | 16.61% |
| 2021 | 84.38% | 15.63% |
Hot end operator related jobs gender ratio
We compared hot end operators with similar job titles to see how gender ratios vary. As you can see, dye tub operator and cloth doffer have the biggest gender ratio gaps.
| Job title | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Laundress | 3% | 97% |
| Custom Seamstress | 3% | 97% |
| Seamstress | 6% | 94% |
| Hot End Operator | 84% | 16% |
| Dry Finisher | 94% | 6% |
| Cloth Doffer | 95% | 5% |
| Dye Tub Operator | 97% | 3% |
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Hot end operator demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among hot end operators is White, which makes up 67.9% of all hot end operators. Comparatively, 12.4% of hot end operators are Asian and 7.4% of hot end operators are Black or African American.
- White, 67.9%
- Asian, 12.4%
- Black or African American, 7.4%
- Unknown, 5.7%
- Hispanic or Latino, 5.4%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 1.2%
Hot end operator race
| Hot end operator race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 67.9% |
| Asian | 12.4% |
| Black or African American | 7.4% |
| Unknown | 5.7% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 5.4% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 1.2% |
Hot end operator race and ethnicity over time
See how hot end operator racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Hot end operator race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 71.81% | 10.28% | 8.11% | 7.50% |
| 2011 | 65.86% | 12.91% | 6.70% | 12.53% |
| 2012 | 68.17% | 10.74% | 9.12% | 9.88% |
| 2013 | 68.15% | 11.07% | 6.43% | 11.49% |
| 2014 | 67.24% | 10.86% | 6.71% | 11.14% |
| 2015 | 64.97% | 11.93% | 8.87% | 11.25% |
| 2016 | 66.12% | 7.98% | 8.67% | 13.41% |
| 2017 | 64.59% | 12.32% | 10.12% | 9.49% |
| 2018 | 62.34% | 12.82% | 8.31% | 11.91% |
| 2019 | 76.96% | 8.43% | 6.68% | 4.21% |
| 2020 | 63.98% | 12.69% | 6.07% | 10.93% |
| 2021 | 67.94% | 7.44% | 12.40% | 5.42% |
Hot end operator wage gap by race
According to our data, asian hot end operators have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Hispanic or latino hot end operators have the lowest average salary at $36,020.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $40,863 |
| White | $41,418 |
| Black or African American | $38,829 |
| Asian | $47,759 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $36,020 |
Hot end operator age breakdown
The average age of hot end operators is 40+ years years old, representing 72% of the hot end operator population.
Hot end operator age breakdown
| Hot End Operator Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 72% |
| 30-40 years | 17% |
| 20-30 years | 11% |
Hot end operator educational attainment
The most common degree for hot end operators is high school diploma, with 47% of hot end operators earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are associate degree degree at 23% and associate degree degree at 13%.
- High School Diploma, 47%
- Associate, 23%
- Diploma, 13%
- Bachelor's, 10%
- Other Degrees, 7%
Hot end operators by degree level
| Hot end operator degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| High School Diploma | 47% |
| Associate | 23% |
| Diploma | 13% |
| Bachelor's | 10% |
| Other Degrees | 7% |
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Hot end operator wage gap by degree level
According to the data, hot end operators with a Bachelor's degree earn more than those without, at $49,732 annually. With a Associate degree, hot end operators earn a median annual income of $44,195 compared to $37,094 for hot end operators with an High School Diploma degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| High School Diploma or Less | $37,094 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $49,732 |
| Some College/ Associate Degree | $44,195 |
Hot end operator employment statistics
Company size where hot end operators work
Below, you can see the size of companies where hot end operators work.
Hot end operator jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 6% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 6% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 25% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 6% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 25% |
| > 10,000 employees | 31% |
Hot end operator turnover and employment statistics
Hot end operator unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for hot end operators between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Hot end operator unemployment rate by year
| Year | Hot end operator unemployment rate |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 14.11% |
| 2011 | 15.14% |
| 2012 | 10.85% |
| 2013 | 6.91% |
| 2014 | 10.75% |
| 2015 | 6.11% |
| 2016 | 3.09% |
| 2017 | 3.08% |
| 2018 | 4.95% |
| 2019 | 3.35% |
| 2020 | 8.14% |
| 2021 | 13.02% |
Average hot end operator tenure
The average hot end operator stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 69 hot end operators resumes in Zippia's database.
Hot end operator tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 15% |
| 1-2 years | 33% |
| 3-4 years | 13% |
| 5-7 years | 12% |
| 8-10 years | 8% |
| 11+ years | 19% |
Hot end operator LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of hot end 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Stretcher | 5.10% | 40 |
| Body Trimmer Upholsterer | 5.26% | 5,827 |
| Fringing Machine Operator | 5.45% | 53,657 |
| Dye House Wheel Operator | 7.83% | 49,259 |
| Hot End Operator | 10.75% | - |
| Dress Cutter | 12.01% | 4,505 |
Similar hot end operator jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Stretcher | 5.10% | 40 |
| Body Trimmer Upholsterer | 5.26% | 5,827 |
| Fringing Machine Operator | 5.45% | 53,657 |
| Dye House Wheel Operator | 7.83% | 49,259 |
| Dress Cutter | 12.01% | 4,505 |