Kettle operator demographics and statistics in the US
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Kettle operator gender statistics
10.2% of kettle operators are women and 89.8% of kettle operators are men.
- Male, 89.8%
- Female, 10.2%
Kettle operator gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Male | 89.8% |
| Female | 10.2% |
Kettle operator gender pay gap
Women earn 92¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$34,029
Female income
$31,463
Kettle operator gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in kettle operator positions over time. Currently, 10.2% of kettle operators are female.
Kettle operator gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 93.91% | 6.09% |
| 2011 | 93.85% | 6.15% |
| 2012 | 95.96% | 4.04% |
| 2013 | 91.48% | 8.52% |
| 2014 | 93.70% | 6.30% |
| 2015 | 91.25% | 8.75% |
| 2016 | 88.59% | 11.41% |
| 2017 | 87.58% | 12.42% |
| 2018 | 89.32% | 10.68% |
| 2019 | 91.41% | 8.59% |
| 2020 | 85.66% | 14.34% |
| 2021 | 89.78% | 10.22% |
Kettle operator related jobs gender ratio
We compared kettle 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% |
| Kettle Operator | 90% | 10% |
| Bucket Operator | 99% | 1% |
| Stone Cutter | 99% | 1% |
| Corrugator | 99% | 1% |
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Kettle operator demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among kettle operators is White, which makes up 63.0% of all kettle operators. Comparatively, 18.0% of kettle operators are Hispanic or Latino and 8.4% of kettle operators are Unknown.
- White, 63.0%
- Hispanic or Latino, 18.0%
- Unknown, 8.4%
- Asian, 4.7%
- Black or African American, 4.5%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 1.4%
Kettle operator race
| Kettle operator race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 63.0% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 18.0% |
| Unknown | 8.4% |
| Asian | 4.7% |
| Black or African American | 4.5% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 1.4% |
Kettle operator race and ethnicity over time
See how kettle operator racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Kettle operator race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 69.24% | 12.85% | 3.93% | 12.17% |
| 2011 | 67.70% | 11.17% | 1.88% | 11.61% |
| 2012 | 70.24% | 9.04% | 2.65% | 14.19% |
| 2013 | 64.48% | 10.53% | 4.81% | 17.61% |
| 2014 | 66.08% | 9.20% | 5.02% | 17.63% |
| 2015 | 62.13% | 10.71% | 2.42% | 20.27% |
| 2016 | 64.19% | 17.62% | 4.53% | 10.16% |
| 2017 | 65.36% | 6.56% | 6.77% | 18.71% |
| 2018 | 68.12% | 11.77% | 1.83% | 14.46% |
| 2019 | 65.39% | 13.36% | 1.85% | 15.31% |
| 2020 | 67.40% | 7.12% | 2.90% | 18.98% |
| 2021 | 63.02% | 4.45% | 4.67% | 17.97% |
Kettle operator wage gap by race
According to our data, asian kettle operators have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Black or african american kettle operators have the lowest average salary at $33,429.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $33,449 |
| White | $34,556 |
| Black or African American | $33,429 |
| Asian | $34,976 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $33,765 |
Kettle operator age breakdown
The average age of kettle operators is 40+ years years old, representing 69% of the kettle operator population.
Kettle operator age breakdown
| Kettle Operator Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 69% |
| 30-40 years | 19% |
| 20-30 years | 12% |
Kettle operator educational attainment
The most common degree for kettle operators is high school diploma, with 60% of kettle operators earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are diploma degree at 18% and diploma degree at 13%.
- High School Diploma, 60%
- Diploma, 18%
- Associate, 13%
- Bachelor's, 5%
- Other Degrees, 4%
Kettle operators by degree level
| Kettle operator degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| High School Diploma | 60% |
| Diploma | 18% |
| Associate | 13% |
| Bachelor's | 5% |
| Other Degrees | 4% |
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Kettle operator wage gap by degree level
According to the data, kettle operators with a Master's degree earn more than those without, at $38,213 annually. With a Bachelor's degree, kettle operators earn a median annual income of $35,388 compared to $33,956 for kettle operators with an Associate degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| Master's Degree | $38,213 |
| High School Diploma or Less | $32,080 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $35,388 |
| Some College/ Associate Degree | $33,956 |
Kettle operator employment statistics
Most kettle operators work for a private in the manufacturing industry.
Company size where kettle operators work
Below, you can see the size of companies where kettle operators work.
Kettle operator jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 3% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 11% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 28% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 11% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 32% |
| > 10,000 employees | 14% |
Kettle operator jobs by company type
Employees with the kettle operator job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most kettle operators prefer to work at private companies over public companies.
Kettle operator jobs by sector
| Company type | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Public | 15% |
| Private | 82% |
| Government | 2% |
Kettle operator jobs by industry
The most common industries for kettle operators are manufacturing, professional and retail.
Kettle operator industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Manufacturing | 48% |
| Professional | 13% |
| Fortune 500 | 6% |
| Retail | 5% |
| Hospitality | 5% |
| Energy | 3% |
| Construction | 3% |
| Pharmaceutical | 2% |
| Transportation | 2% |
| Finance | 2% |
| Government | 2% |
| Non Profits | 2% |
| Technology | 2% |
| Start-up | 2% |
| Media | 1% |
Kettle operator turnover and employment statistics
Kettle operator unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for kettle operators between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Kettle operator unemployment rate by year
| Year | Kettle operator unemployment rate |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 10.56% |
| 2011 | 6.67% |
| 2012 | 3.54% |
| 2013 | 8.57% |
| 2014 | 5.38% |
| 2015 | 1.43% |
| 2016 | 4.17% |
| 2017 | 3.39% |
| 2018 | 3.23% |
| 2019 | 0.79% |
| 2020 | 2.06% |
| 2021 | 7.32% |
Average kettle operator tenure
The average kettle operator stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 256 kettle operators resumes in Zippia's database.
Kettle operator tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 26% |
| 1-2 years | 26% |
| 3-4 years | 15% |
| 5-7 years | 15% |
| 8-10 years | 6% |
| 11+ years | 13% |
Kettle operator LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of kettle 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Refrigeration Service Inspector | 4.47% | 18,250 |
| Finishing Machine Operator | 4.75% | 66,292 |
| Paper Rewinder | 7.84% | 1,067 |
| Raymond Mill Operator | 8.41% | 26,654 |
| Chemical Compounder Helper | 8.89% | 15,810 |
| Kettle Operator | 9.57% | - |
| Photograph Printer | 15.21% | 745 |
Similar kettle operator jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Refrigeration Service Inspector | 4.47% | 18,250 |
| Finishing Machine Operator | 4.75% | 66,292 |
| Paper Rewinder | 7.84% | 1,067 |
| Raymond Mill Operator | 8.41% | 26,654 |
| Chemical Compounder Helper | 8.89% | 15,810 |
| Photograph Printer | 15.21% | 745 |
Foreign languages spoken by kettle operators
- Spanish, 100.0%
Kettle operator languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 100.0% |