Knife machine operator demographics and statistics in the US
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Knife machine operator gender statistics
11.5% of knife machine operators are women and 88.5% of knife machine operators are men.
- Male, 88.5%
- Female, 11.5%
Knife machine operator gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Male | 88.5% |
| Female | 11.5% |
Knife machine operator gender pay gap
Women earn 92¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$32,384
Female income
$29,952
Knife machine operator gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in knife machine operator positions over time. Currently, 11.5% of knife machine operators are female.
Knife machine operator gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 88.29% | 11.71% |
| 2011 | 87.06% | 12.94% |
| 2012 | 85.83% | 14.17% |
| 2013 | 85.77% | 14.23% |
| 2014 | 87.65% | 12.35% |
| 2015 | 88.61% | 11.39% |
| 2016 | 85.85% | 14.15% |
| 2017 | 87.50% | 12.50% |
| 2018 | 88.65% | 11.35% |
| 2019 | 87.55% | 12.45% |
| 2020 | 84.64% | 15.36% |
| 2021 | 88.46% | 11.54% |
Knife machine operator related jobs gender ratio
We compared knife 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% |
| Knife Machine Operator | 88% | 12% |
| Bucket Operator | 99% | 1% |
| Stone Cutter | 99% | 1% |
| Corrugator | 99% | 1% |
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Knife machine operator demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among knife machine operators is White, which makes up 61.1% of all knife machine operators. Comparatively, 23.4% of knife machine operators are Hispanic or Latino and 9.1% of knife machine operators are Black or African American.
- White, 61.1%
- Hispanic or Latino, 23.4%
- Black or African American, 9.1%
- Unknown, 3.6%
- Asian, 2.4%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.4%
Knife machine operator race
| Knife machine operator race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 61.1% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 23.4% |
| Black or African American | 9.1% |
| Unknown | 3.6% |
| Asian | 2.4% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.4% |
Knife machine operator race and ethnicity over time
See how knife machine operator racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Knife machine operator race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 64.15% | 7.95% | 2.37% | 23.22% |
| 2011 | 62.70% | 10.14% | 1.63% | 23.04% |
| 2012 | 62.84% | 9.17% | 1.88% | 24.47% |
| 2013 | 63.82% | 9.21% | 2.74% | 21.96% |
| 2014 | 65.77% | 9.14% | 2.29% | 20.57% |
| 2015 | 64.09% | 8.55% | 1.77% | 22.58% |
| 2016 | 61.86% | 9.74% | 2.75% | 23.78% |
| 2017 | 65.18% | 8.23% | 2.70% | 21.62% |
| 2018 | 63.38% | 9.56% | 2.29% | 22.37% |
| 2019 | 67.57% | 7.87% | 2.37% | 19.88% |
| 2020 | 64.32% | 7.81% | 2.53% | 20.29% |
| 2021 | 61.10% | 9.08% | 2.39% | 23.37% |
Knife machine operator wage gap by race
According to our data, asian knife machine operators have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Hispanic or latino knife machine operators have the lowest average salary at $31,104.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $32,760 |
| White | $32,571 |
| Black or African American | $32,076 |
| Asian | $33,457 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $31,104 |
Average knife machine operator age
See how the average age of knife machine operators varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Knife machine operator age by race and gender
| Race | Male age | Female age |
|---|---|---|
| Unknown | 38 | |
| White | 41 | 41.5 |
| Black or African American | 46 | |
| Asian | 42 | |
| Hispanic or Latino | 41 | 40 |
Knife machine operator age breakdown
The average age of knife machine operators is 40+ years years old, representing 55% of the knife machine operator population.
Knife machine operator age breakdown
| Knife Machine Operator Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 55% |
| 30-40 years | 27% |
| 20-30 years | 17% |
Knife machine operator educational attainment
The most common degree for knife machine operators is high school diploma, with 55% of knife machine operators earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are diploma degree at 18% and diploma degree at 18%.
- High School Diploma, 55%
- Diploma, 18%
- Associate, 18%
- Other Degrees, 9%
Knife machine operators by degree level
| Knife machine operator degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| High School Diploma | 55% |
| Diploma | 18% |
| Associate | 18% |
| Other Degrees | 9% |
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Knife machine operator employment statistics
Company size where knife machine operators work
Below, you can see the size of companies where knife machine operators work.
Knife machine operator jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 50 - 100 employees | 36% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 36% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 7% |
| > 10,000 employees | 21% |
Knife machine operator turnover and employment statistics
Knife machine operator unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for knife machine operators between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Knife machine operator unemployment rate by year
| Year | Knife machine operator unemployment rate |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 14.90% |
| 2011 | 12.05% |
| 2012 | 8.86% |
| 2013 | 8.15% |
| 2014 | 6.70% |
| 2015 | 5.83% |
| 2016 | 4.20% |
| 2017 | 3.89% |
| 2018 | 3.47% |
| 2019 | 3.95% |
| 2020 | 4.23% |
| 2021 | 6.66% |
Average knife machine operator tenure
The average knife machine operator stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 26 knife machine operators resumes in Zippia's database.
Knife machine operator tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 19% |
| 1-2 years | 19% |
| 3-4 years | 22% |
| 5-7 years | 9% |
| 8-10 years | 13% |
| 11+ years | 19% |
Knife machine operator LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of knife 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Knife Machine Operator | 4.35% | - |
| Gas Leak Tester | 4.47% | 8,148 |
| Sand Slinger Operator | 4.75% | 45,735 |
| Paper Feeder | 7.84% | 1,458 |
| Oil Separator | 8.41% | 1,747 |
| Tester-Operator Helper | 8.89% | 45,893 |
| Photo Printer | 15.21% | 984 |
Similar knife machine operator jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Gas Leak Tester | 4.47% | 8,148 |
| Sand Slinger Operator | 4.75% | 45,735 |
| Paper Feeder | 7.84% | 1,458 |
| Oil Separator | 8.41% | 1,747 |
| Tester-Operator Helper | 8.89% | 45,893 |
| Photo Printer | 15.21% | 984 |