Inserting machine operator demographics and statistics in the US
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Inserting machine operator gender statistics
44.8% of inserting machine operators are women and 55.2% of inserting machine operators are men.
- Male, 55.2%
- Female, 44.8%
Inserting machine operator gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Male | 55.2% |
| Female | 44.8% |
Inserting machine operator gender pay gap
Women earn 96¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$34,942
Female income
$33,587
Inserting machine operator gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in inserting machine operator positions over time. Currently, 44.8% of inserting machine operators are female.
Inserting machine operator gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 52.84% | 47.16% |
| 2011 | 53.86% | 46.14% |
| 2012 | 53.91% | 46.09% |
| 2013 | 53.83% | 46.17% |
| 2014 | 55.20% | 44.80% |
| 2015 | 52.15% | 47.85% |
| 2016 | 53.90% | 46.10% |
| 2017 | 55.31% | 44.69% |
| 2018 | 54.88% | 45.12% |
| 2019 | 53.30% | 46.70% |
| 2020 | 56.04% | 43.96% |
| 2021 | 55.24% | 44.76% |
Inserting machine operator related jobs gender ratio
We compared inserting machine 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% |
| Inserting Machine Operator | 55% | 45% |
| Bucket Operator | 99% | 1% |
| Stone Cutter | 99% | 1% |
| Corrugator | 99% | 1% |
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Inserting machine operator demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among inserting machine operators is White, which makes up 60.9% of all inserting machine operators. Comparatively, 15.1% of inserting machine operators are Hispanic or Latino and 11.8% of inserting machine operators are Black or African American.
- White, 60.9%
- Hispanic or Latino, 15.1%
- Black or African American, 11.8%
- Asian, 7.5%
- Unknown, 3.4%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 1.3%
Inserting machine operator race
| Inserting machine operator race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 60.9% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 15.1% |
| Black or African American | 11.8% |
| Asian | 7.5% |
| Unknown | 3.4% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 1.3% |
Inserting machine operator race and ethnicity over time
See how inserting machine operator racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Inserting machine operator race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 64.81% | 13.69% | 4.51% | 15.40% |
| 2011 | 63.51% | 13.86% | 5.46% | 15.44% |
| 2012 | 63.04% | 12.26% | 6.30% | 16.61% |
| 2013 | 64.50% | 13.52% | 5.42% | 14.55% |
| 2014 | 62.83% | 12.76% | 6.38% | 15.97% |
| 2015 | 64.75% | 12.60% | 6.37% | 14.17% |
| 2016 | 62.68% | 11.86% | 7.39% | 15.68% |
| 2017 | 63.38% | 12.20% | 7.11% | 14.72% |
| 2018 | 64.10% | 11.71% | 6.03% | 15.64% |
| 2019 | 65.91% | 12.10% | 6.43% | 13.18% |
| 2020 | 63.46% | 12.81% | 5.87% | 13.78% |
| 2021 | 60.89% | 11.85% | 7.50% | 15.14% |
Inserting machine operator wage gap by race
According to our data, white inserting machine operators have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Unknown inserting machine operators have the lowest average salary at $33,948.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $33,948 |
| White | $36,668 |
| Black or African American | $35,112 |
| Asian | $34,615 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $34,428 |
Average inserting machine operator age
See how the average age of inserting machine operators varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Inserting machine operator age by race and gender
| Race | Male age | Female age |
|---|---|---|
| Unknown | 40 | 44 |
| White | 42 | 50 |
| Black or African American | 40 | 49.5 |
| Asian | 46 | 51.5 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 42 | 47 |
Inserting machine operator age breakdown
The average age of inserting machine operators is 40+ years years old, representing 64% of the inserting machine operator population.
Inserting machine operator age breakdown
| Inserting Machine Operator Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 64% |
| 30-40 years | 20% |
| 20-30 years | 15% |
Inserting machine operator educational attainment
The most common degree for inserting machine operators is high school diploma, with 43% of inserting machine operators earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are associate degree degree at 25% and associate degree degree at 14%.
- High School Diploma, 43%
- Associate, 25%
- Bachelor's, 14%
- Diploma, 13%
- Other Degrees, 5%
Inserting machine operators by degree level
| Inserting machine operator degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| High School Diploma | 43% |
| Associate | 25% |
| Bachelor's | 14% |
| Diploma | 13% |
| Other Degrees | 5% |
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Inserting machine operator wage gap by degree level
According to the data, inserting machine operators with a Associate degree earn more than those without, at $35,467 annually. With a Bachelor's degree, inserting machine operators earn a median annual income of $35,168 compared to $34,878 for inserting machine operators with an High School Diploma degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| High School Diploma or Less | $34,878 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $35,168 |
| No Education | $33,584 |
| Some College/ Associate Degree | $35,467 |
Inserting machine operator employment statistics
Most inserting machine operators work for a private in the media industry.
Company size where inserting machine operators work
Below, you can see the size of companies where inserting machine operators work.
Inserting machine operator jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 9% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 16% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 29% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 7% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 20% |
| > 10,000 employees | 19% |
Inserting machine operator jobs by company type
Employees with the inserting machine operator job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most inserting machine operators prefer to work at private companies over public companies.
Inserting machine operator jobs by sector
| Company type | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 2% |
| Public | 25% |
| Private | 71% |
| Government | 2% |
Inserting machine operator jobs by industry
The most common industries for inserting machine operators are media, professional and manufacturing.
Inserting machine operator industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Media | 24% |
| Professional | 14% |
| Fortune 500 | 13% |
| Manufacturing | 10% |
| Finance | 8% |
| Technology | 8% |
| Insurance | 4% |
| Internet | 2% |
| Transportation | 2% |
| Government | 2% |
| Health Care | 2% |
| Retail | 2% |
| Telecommunication | 2% |
| Non Profits | 2% |
| Education | 2% |
| Utilities | 1% |
| Start-up | 1% |
| Energy | 1% |
Inserting machine operator turnover and employment statistics
Inserting machine operator unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for inserting machine operators between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Inserting machine operator unemployment rate by year
| Year | Inserting machine operator unemployment rate |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 15.94% |
| 2011 | 15.49% |
| 2012 | 13.87% |
| 2013 | 12.49% |
| 2014 | 12.20% |
| 2015 | 9.40% |
| 2016 | 7.70% |
| 2017 | 8.32% |
| 2018 | 7.77% |
| 2019 | 8.42% |
| 2020 | 6.77% |
| 2021 | 8.38% |
Average inserting machine operator tenure
The average inserting machine operator stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 536 inserting machine operators resumes in Zippia's database.
Inserting machine operator tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 20% |
| 1-2 years | 29% |
| 3-4 years | 17% |
| 5-7 years | 16% |
| 8-10 years | 6% |
| 11+ years | 11% |
Inserting machine operator LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of inserting 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Production Checker | 4.47% | 58,432 |
| Inserting Machine Operator | 4.75% | - |
| Optical Element Coater | 5.24% | 1,629 |
| Paper Bag Maker | 7.84% | 8,106 |
| Mash Processing Operator | 8.41% | 35,067 |
| Bench Worker Helper | 8.89% | 37,126 |
| Film Laboratory Technician | 15.21% | 38,891 |
Similar inserting machine operator jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Production Checker | 4.47% | 58,432 |
| Optical Element Coater | 5.24% | 1,629 |
| Paper Bag Maker | 7.84% | 8,106 |
| Mash Processing Operator | 8.41% | 35,067 |
| Bench Worker Helper | 8.89% | 37,126 |
| Film Laboratory Technician | 15.21% | 38,891 |
Foreign languages spoken by inserting machine operators
The most common foreign language among inserting machine operators is Spanish at 47.1%. The second-most popular foreign language spoken is French at 11.8% and Berber is the third-most popular at 5.9%.
- Spanish, 47.1%
- French, 11.8%
- Berber, 5.9%
- Portuguese, 5.9%
- Cherokee, 5.9%
- Other, 23.4%
Inserting machine operator languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 47.1% |
| French | 11.8% |
| Berber | 5.9% |
| Portuguese | 5.9% |
| Cherokee | 5.9% |
| Other | 23.4% |
