Injection machine operator demographics and statistics in the US
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Injection machine operator gender statistics
34.8% of injection machine operators are women and 65.2% of injection machine operators are men.
- Male, 65.2%
- Female, 34.8%
Injection machine operator gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Male | 65.2% |
| Female | 34.8% |
Injection machine operator gender pay gap
Women earn 92¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$31,835
Female income
$29,206
Injection machine operator gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in injection machine operator positions over time. Currently, 34.8% of injection machine operators are female.
Injection machine operator gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 65.87% | 34.13% |
| 2011 | 65.18% | 34.82% |
| 2012 | 63.87% | 36.13% |
| 2013 | 66.60% | 33.40% |
| 2014 | 66.81% | 33.19% |
| 2015 | 65.41% | 34.59% |
| 2016 | 66.11% | 33.89% |
| 2017 | 65.13% | 34.87% |
| 2018 | 67.10% | 32.90% |
| 2019 | 63.49% | 36.51% |
| 2020 | 65.24% | 34.76% |
| 2021 | 65.15% | 34.85% |
Injection machine operator related jobs gender ratio
We compared injection machine 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% |
| Injection Machine Operator | 65% | 35% |
| Research And Development Machinist | 99% | 1% |
| Die Repair Machinist | 99% | 1% |
| Head Machinist | 99% | 1% |
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Injection machine operator demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among injection machine operators is White, which makes up 59.3% of all injection machine operators. Comparatively, 18.0% of injection machine operators are Hispanic or Latino and 10.0% of injection machine operators are Black or African American.
- White, 59.3%
- Hispanic or Latino, 18.0%
- Black or African American, 10.0%
- Asian, 7.9%
- Unknown, 4.1%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.7%
Injection machine operator race
| Injection machine operator race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 59.3% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 18.0% |
| Black or African American | 10.0% |
| Asian | 7.9% |
| Unknown | 4.1% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.7% |
Injection machine operator race and ethnicity over time
See how injection machine operator racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Injection machine operator race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 73.58% | 9.29% | 3.12% | 12.75% |
| 2011 | 71.67% | 10.57% | 3.13% | 12.02% |
| 2012 | 63.21% | 10.35% | 6.84% | 17.36% |
| 2013 | 64.79% | 11.04% | 6.61% | 15.73% |
| 2014 | 63.63% | 10.88% | 6.89% | 16.52% |
| 2015 | 63.43% | 10.41% | 6.77% | 16.97% |
| 2016 | 63.76% | 10.46% | 7.20% | 16.36% |
| 2017 | 63.02% | 9.54% | 7.65% | 17.73% |
| 2018 | 63.78% | 10.24% | 7.73% | 16.24% |
| 2019 | 64.22% | 11.04% | 6.86% | 15.82% |
| 2020 | 61.38% | 10.20% | 7.17% | 17.23% |
| 2021 | 59.28% | 10.01% | 7.90% | 17.96% |
Injection machine operator wage gap by race
According to our data, white injection machine operators have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Black or african american injection machine operators have the lowest average salary at $31,162.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $31,569 |
| White | $33,222 |
| Black or African American | $31,162 |
| Asian | $31,816 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $31,447 |
Average injection machine operator age
See how the average age of injection machine operators varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Injection machine 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 |
Injection machine operator age breakdown
The average age of injection machine operators is 40+ years years old, representing 65% of the injection machine operator population.
Injection machine operator age breakdown
| Injection Machine Operator Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 65% |
| 30-40 years | 21% |
| 20-30 years | 14% |
Injection machine operator educational attainment
The most common degree for injection machine operators is high school diploma, with 46% of injection machine operators earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are associate degree degree at 20% and associate degree degree at 17%.
- High School Diploma, 46%
- Associate, 20%
- Diploma, 17%
- Bachelor's, 11%
- Other Degrees, 6%
Injection machine operators by degree level
| Injection machine operator degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| High School Diploma | 46% |
| Associate | 20% |
| Diploma | 17% |
| Bachelor's | 11% |
| Other Degrees | 6% |
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Injection machine operator wage gap by degree level
According to the data, injection machine operators with a Associate degree earn more than those without, at $33,198 annually. With a Bachelor's degree, injection machine operators earn a median annual income of $31,925 compared to $31,814 for injection machine operators with an High School Diploma degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| High School Diploma or Less | $31,814 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $31,925 |
| Some College/ Associate Degree | $33,198 |
Injection machine operator employment statistics
Company size where injection machine operators work
Below, you can see the size of companies where injection machine operators work.
Injection machine operator jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 11% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 13% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 31% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 8% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 23% |
| > 10,000 employees | 14% |
Injection machine operator jobs by industry
The most common industries for injection machine operators are manufacturing, professional and automotive.
Injection machine operator industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Manufacturing | 38% |
| Professional | 12% |
| Automotive | 8% |
| Fortune 500 | 6% |
| Technology | 6% |
| Retail | 5% |
| Transportation | 4% |
| Construction | 4% |
| Media | 3% |
| Health Care | 3% |
| Hospitality | 3% |
| Finance | 2% |
| Pharmaceutical | 1% |
| Energy | 1% |
| Non Profits | 1% |
| Utilities | 1% |
| Real Estate | 1% |
| Insurance | 1% |
| Telecommunication | 1% |
Injection machine operator turnover and employment statistics
Injection machine operator unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for injection machine operators between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Injection machine operator unemployment rate by year
| Year | Injection machine 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 injection machine operator tenure
The average injection machine operator stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 447 injection machine operators resumes in Zippia's database.
Injection machine operator tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 33% |
| 1-2 years | 36% |
| 3-4 years | 12% |
| 5-7 years | 10% |
| 8-10 years | 3% |
| 11+ years | 7% |
Injection machine operator LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of injection 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Brazing Furnace Operator | 2.57% | 25,821 |
| Polish Maker | 2.99% | 6,973 |
| Injection Machine Operator | 3.20% | - |
| Machinist Supervisor | 3.26% | 10,004 |
| Expanding Machine Operator | 3.27% | 57,433 |
| Process Control Programmer | 5.87% | 58,858 |
| Roll Grinder | 6.48% | 1,264 |
Similar injection machine operator jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Brazing Furnace Operator | 2.57% | 25,821 |
| Polish Maker | 2.99% | 6,973 |
| Machinist Supervisor | 3.26% | 10,004 |
| Expanding Machine Operator | 3.27% | 57,433 |
| Process Control Programmer | 5.87% | 58,858 |
| Roll Grinder | 6.48% | 1,264 |
Foreign languages spoken by injection machine operators
The most common foreign language among injection machine operators is Spanish at 77.8%. The second-most popular foreign language spoken is Portuguese at 11.1% and Tagalog is the third-most popular at 11.1%.
- Spanish, 77.8%
- Portuguese, 11.1%
- Tagalog, 11.1%
Injection machine operator languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 77.8% |
| Portuguese | 11.1% |
| Tagalog | 11.1% |
