Knife operator demographics and statistics in the US
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Knife operator gender statistics
33.5% of knife operators are women and 66.5% of knife operators are men.
- Male, 66.5%
- Female, 33.5%
Knife operator gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Male | 66.5% |
| Female | 33.5% |
Knife operator gender pay gap
Women earn 91¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$40,874
Female income
$37,275
Knife operator gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in knife operator positions over time. Currently, 33.5% of knife operators are female.
Knife operator gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 66.44% | 33.56% |
| 2011 | 74.46% | 25.54% |
| 2012 | 66.00% | 34.00% |
| 2013 | 74.90% | 25.10% |
| 2014 | 72.38% | 27.62% |
| 2015 | 77.90% | 22.10% |
| 2016 | 73.13% | 26.87% |
| 2017 | 73.15% | 26.85% |
| 2018 | 65.58% | 34.42% |
| 2019 | 77.16% | 22.84% |
| 2020 | 73.75% | 26.25% |
| 2021 | 66.51% | 33.49% |
Knife operator related jobs gender ratio
We compared knife 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 Operator | 67% | 33% |
| Bucket Operator | 99% | 1% |
| Stone Cutter | 99% | 1% |
| Corrugator | 99% | 1% |
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Knife operator demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among knife operators is White, which makes up 55.8% of all knife operators. Comparatively, 19.6% of knife operators are Hispanic or Latino and 13.3% of knife operators are Black or African American.
- White, 55.8%
- Hispanic or Latino, 19.6%
- Black or African American, 13.3%
- Unknown, 4.5%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 3.8%
- Asian, 3.0%
Knife operator race
| Knife operator race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 55.8% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 19.6% |
| Black or African American | 13.3% |
| Unknown | 4.5% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 3.8% |
| Asian | 3.0% |
Knife operator race and ethnicity over time
See how knife operator racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Knife operator race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 60.92% | 15.07% | 3.14% | 19.56% |
| 2011 | 58.94% | 14.46% | 2.89% | 20.13% |
| 2012 | 61.29% | 11.76% | 2.49% | 20.50% |
| 2013 | 62.44% | 12.98% | 2.54% | 20.51% |
| 2014 | 62.05% | 10.95% | 5.06% | 18.28% |
| 2015 | 61.62% | 15.16% | 3.32% | 17.54% |
| 2016 | 60.93% | 13.39% | 2.96% | 20.32% |
| 2017 | 61.14% | 15.21% | 1.92% | 19.35% |
| 2018 | 63.86% | 8.61% | 3.46% | 21.58% |
| 2019 | 66.37% | 14.88% | 2.23% | 14.19% |
| 2020 | 66.52% | 10.73% | 1.41% | 17.47% |
| 2021 | 55.84% | 13.26% | 2.99% | 19.60% |
Knife operator wage gap by race
According to our data, white knife operators have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Black or african american knife operators have the lowest average salary at $39,927.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $41,445 |
| White | $42,193 |
| Black or African American | $39,927 |
| Asian | $40,529 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $40,317 |
Knife operator age breakdown
The average age of knife operators is 40+ years years old, representing 74% of the knife operator population.
Knife operator age breakdown
| Knife Operator Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 74% |
| 30-40 years | 19% |
| 20-30 years | 6% |
Knife operator educational attainment
The most common degree for knife operators is high school diploma, with 51% of knife operators earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are associate degree degree at 21% and associate degree degree at 12%.
- High School Diploma, 51%
- Associate, 21%
- Diploma, 12%
- Bachelor's, 12%
- Other Degrees, 4%
Knife operators by degree level
| Knife operator degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| High School Diploma | 51% |
| Associate | 21% |
| Diploma | 12% |
| Bachelor's | 12% |
| Other Degrees | 4% |
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Knife operator wage gap by degree level
According to the data, knife operators with a Master's degree earn more than those without, at $44,326 annually. With a Bachelor's degree, knife operators earn a median annual income of $41,605 compared to $40,969 for knife operators with an Associate degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| Master's Degree | $44,326 |
| High School Diploma or Less | $38,669 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $41,605 |
| Some College/ Associate Degree | $40,969 |
Knife operator employment statistics
Company size where knife operators work
Below, you can see the size of companies where knife operators work.
Knife operator jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 4% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 14% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 14% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 7% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 34% |
| > 10,000 employees | 27% |
Knife operator jobs by industry
The most common industries for knife operators are manufacturing, construction and transportation.
Knife operator industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Manufacturing | 34% |
| Fortune 500 | 11% |
| Construction | 10% |
| Transportation | 7% |
| Professional | 7% |
| Media | 5% |
| Technology | 5% |
| Finance | 3% |
| Retail | 3% |
| Agriculture | 3% |
| Insurance | 3% |
| Government | 2% |
| Internet | 2% |
| Real Estate | 2% |
| Hospitality | 2% |
| Automotive | 2% |
Knife operator turnover and employment statistics
Knife operator unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for knife operators between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Knife operator unemployment rate by year
| Year | Knife operator unemployment rate |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 13.20% |
| 2011 | 10.92% |
| 2012 | 8.89% |
| 2013 | 8.31% |
| 2014 | 6.60% |
| 2015 | 6.78% |
| 2016 | 5.77% |
| 2017 | 5.94% |
| 2018 | 4.76% |
| 2019 | 5.33% |
| 2020 | 6.06% |
| 2021 | 9.47% |
Average knife operator tenure
The average knife operator stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 227 knife operators resumes in Zippia's database.
Knife operator tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 27% |
| 1-2 years | 31% |
| 3-4 years | 11% |
| 5-7 years | 15% |
| 8-10 years | 5% |
| 11+ years | 11% |
Knife operator LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of knife 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Webbing Inspector | 4.47% | 16,566 |
| Machine Operator Assistant | 4.75% | 76,106 |
| Lens Cutter | 5.24% | 4,553 |
| Knife Operator | 7.84% | - |
| Poly Plant Operator | 8.41% | 34,687 |
| Printer Helper | 8.89% | 14,095 |
| X-Ray Developer | 15.21% | 74,681 |
Similar knife operator jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Webbing Inspector | 4.47% | 16,566 |
| Machine Operator Assistant | 4.75% | 76,106 |
| Lens Cutter | 5.24% | 4,553 |
| Poly Plant Operator | 8.41% | 34,687 |
| Printer Helper | 8.89% | 14,095 |
| X-Ray Developer | 15.21% | 74,681 |
Foreign languages spoken by knife operators
- Spanish, 66.7%
- Japanese, 33.3%
Knife operator languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 66.7% |
| Japanese | 33.3% |