Kiln operator demographics and statistics in the US
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Kiln operator gender statistics
9.2% of kiln operators are women and 90.8% of kiln operators are men.
- Male, 90.8%
- Female, 9.2%
Kiln operator gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Male | 90.8% |
| Female | 9.2% |
Kiln operator gender pay gap
Women earn 93¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$35,090
Female income
$32,658
Kiln operator gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in kiln operator positions over time. Currently, 9.2% of kiln operators are female.
Kiln operator gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 94.54% | 5.46% |
| 2011 | 94.48% | 5.52% |
| 2012 | 96.38% | 3.62% |
| 2013 | 92.33% | 7.67% |
| 2014 | 94.34% | 5.66% |
| 2015 | 92.12% | 7.88% |
| 2016 | 89.70% | 10.30% |
| 2017 | 88.77% | 11.23% |
| 2018 | 90.37% | 9.63% |
| 2019 | 92.27% | 7.73% |
| 2020 | 87.02% | 12.98% |
| 2021 | 90.78% | 9.22% |
Kiln operator related jobs gender ratio
We compared kiln 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% |
| Kiln Operator | 91% | 9% |
| Bucket Operator | 99% | 1% |
| Stone Cutter | 99% | 1% |
| Corrugator | 99% | 1% |
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Kiln operator demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among kiln operators is White, which makes up 63.6% of all kiln operators. Comparatively, 14.2% of kiln operators are Hispanic or Latino and 8.4% of kiln operators are Unknown.
- White, 63.6%
- Hispanic or Latino, 14.2%
- Unknown, 8.4%
- Black or African American, 7.0%
- Asian, 5.3%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 1.5%
Kiln operator race
| Kiln operator race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 63.6% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 14.2% |
| Unknown | 8.4% |
| Black or African American | 7.0% |
| Asian | 5.3% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 1.5% |
Kiln operator race and ethnicity over time
See how kiln operator racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Kiln operator race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 69.77% | 15.40% | 4.52% | 8.39% |
| 2011 | 68.23% | 13.71% | 2.46% | 7.83% |
| 2012 | 70.77% | 11.58% | 3.24% | 10.41% |
| 2013 | 65.01% | 13.07% | 5.40% | 13.83% |
| 2014 | 66.61% | 11.75% | 5.61% | 13.85% |
| 2015 | 62.66% | 13.26% | 3.01% | 16.49% |
| 2016 | 64.72% | 20.16% | 5.12% | 6.38% |
| 2017 | 65.89% | 9.10% | 7.36% | 14.93% |
| 2018 | 68.65% | 14.31% | 2.42% | 10.68% |
| 2019 | 65.92% | 15.90% | 2.44% | 11.53% |
| 2020 | 67.94% | 9.67% | 3.49% | 15.20% |
| 2021 | 63.56% | 7.00% | 5.26% | 14.19% |
Kiln operator wage gap by race
According to our data, asian kiln operators have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Black or african american kiln operators have the lowest average salary at $34,522.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $34,541 |
| White | $35,587 |
| Black or African American | $34,522 |
| Asian | $35,983 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $34,840 |
Kiln operator age breakdown
The average age of kiln operators is 40+ years years old, representing 69% of the kiln operator population.
Kiln operator age breakdown
| Kiln Operator Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 69% |
| 30-40 years | 19% |
| 20-30 years | 12% |
Kiln operator educational attainment
The most common degree for kiln operators is high school diploma, with 49% of kiln operators earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are associate degree degree at 19% and associate degree degree at 14%.
- High School Diploma, 49%
- Associate, 19%
- Bachelor's, 14%
- Diploma, 11%
- Other Degrees, 7%
Kiln operators by degree level
| Kiln operator degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| High School Diploma | 49% |
| Associate | 19% |
| Bachelor's | 14% |
| Diploma | 11% |
| Other Degrees | 7% |
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Kiln operator wage gap by degree level
According to the data, kiln operators with a Master's degree earn more than those without, at $39,023 annually. With a Bachelor's degree, kiln operators earn a median annual income of $36,371 compared to $35,020 for kiln operators with an Associate degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| Master's Degree | $39,023 |
| High School Diploma or Less | $33,243 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $36,371 |
| Some College/ Associate Degree | $35,020 |
Kiln operator employment statistics
Most kiln operators work for a private in the manufacturing industry.
Company size where kiln operators work
Below, you can see the size of companies where kiln operators work.
Kiln operator jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 8% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 12% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 28% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 12% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 22% |
| > 10,000 employees | 19% |
Kiln operator jobs by company type
Employees with the kiln operator job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most kiln operators prefer to work at private companies over public companies.
Kiln operator jobs by sector
| Company type | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 1% |
| Public | 26% |
| Private | 70% |
| Government | 3% |
Kiln operator jobs by industry
The most common industries for kiln operators are manufacturing, construction and professional.
Kiln operator industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Manufacturing | 43% |
| Construction | 10% |
| Professional | 7% |
| Retail | 6% |
| Fortune 500 | 6% |
| Energy | 4% |
| Technology | 4% |
| Finance | 3% |
| Government | 3% |
| Transportation | 2% |
| Media | 2% |
| Health Care | 2% |
| Hospitality | 2% |
| Automotive | 2% |
| Internet | 1% |
| Non Profits | 1% |
| Education | 1% |
| Agriculture | 1% |
| Start-up | 1% |
Kiln operator turnover and employment statistics
Kiln operator unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for kiln operators between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Kiln operator unemployment rate by year
| Year | Kiln 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 kiln operator tenure
The average kiln operator stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 612 kiln operators resumes in Zippia's database.
Kiln operator tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 21% |
| 1-2 years | 31% |
| 3-4 years | 18% |
| 5-7 years | 13% |
| 8-10 years | 5% |
| 11+ years | 13% |
Kiln operator LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of kiln 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Ware Tester | 4.47% | 6,855 |
| Line Tender | 4.75% | 45,952 |
| Machine Adjuster | 7.84% | 40,920 |
| Maple Syrup Maker | 8.41% | 6,981 |
| Assembly Inspector Helper | 8.89% | 34,984 |
| Kiln Operator | 9.57% | - |
| Reproduction Technician | 15.21% | 5,304 |
Similar kiln operator jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Ware Tester | 4.47% | 6,855 |
| Line Tender | 4.75% | 45,952 |
| Machine Adjuster | 7.84% | 40,920 |
| Maple Syrup Maker | 8.41% | 6,981 |
| Assembly Inspector Helper | 8.89% | 34,984 |
| Reproduction Technician | 15.21% | 5,304 |
Foreign languages spoken by kiln operators
- Spanish, 100.0%
Kiln operator languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 100.0% |
