Laminating operator demographics and statistics in the US
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Laminating operator gender statistics
16.9% of laminating operators are women and 83.1% of laminating operators are men.
- Male, 83.1%
- Female, 16.9%
Laminating operator gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Male | 83.1% |
| Female | 16.9% |
Laminating operator gender pay gap
Women earn 94¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$35,790
Female income
$33,566
Laminating operator gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in laminating operator positions over time. Currently, 16.9% of laminating operators are female.
Laminating operator gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 82.17% | 17.83% |
| 2011 | 82.27% | 17.73% |
| 2012 | 82.29% | 17.71% |
| 2013 | 82.69% | 17.31% |
| 2014 | 82.95% | 17.05% |
| 2015 | 83.58% | 16.42% |
| 2016 | 83.10% | 16.90% |
| 2017 | 82.63% | 17.37% |
| 2018 | 84.12% | 15.88% |
| 2019 | 83.60% | 16.40% |
| 2020 | 82.77% | 17.23% |
| 2021 | 83.10% | 16.90% |
Laminating operator related jobs gender ratio
We compared laminating 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% |
| Laminating Operator | 83% | 17% |
| Bucket Operator | 99% | 1% |
| Stone Cutter | 99% | 1% |
| Corrugator | 99% | 1% |
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Laminating operator demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among laminating operators is White, which makes up 59.6% of all laminating operators. Comparatively, 16.6% of laminating operators are Hispanic or Latino and 10.7% of laminating operators are Black or African American.
- White, 59.6%
- Hispanic or Latino, 16.6%
- Black or African American, 10.7%
- Asian, 7.4%
- Unknown, 4.5%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 1.2%
Laminating operator race
| Laminating operator race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 59.6% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 16.6% |
| Black or African American | 10.7% |
| Asian | 7.4% |
| Unknown | 4.5% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 1.2% |
Laminating operator race and ethnicity over time
See how laminating operator racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Laminating operator race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 63.91% | 11.94% | 6.36% | 15.02% |
| 2011 | 64.58% | 12.08% | 6.30% | 14.14% |
| 2012 | 63.26% | 12.05% | 6.37% | 15.64% |
| 2013 | 64.48% | 11.53% | 6.22% | 15.01% |
| 2014 | 63.74% | 11.51% | 6.14% | 15.57% |
| 2015 | 64.59% | 11.50% | 6.42% | 14.52% |
| 2016 | 63.46% | 11.58% | 6.43% | 15.36% |
| 2017 | 62.48% | 12.21% | 6.55% | 15.52% |
| 2018 | 63.99% | 11.20% | 6.71% | 15.07% |
| 2019 | 65.27% | 10.79% | 6.46% | 14.35% |
| 2020 | 62.47% | 10.79% | 7.42% | 14.38% |
| 2021 | 59.65% | 10.69% | 7.43% | 16.63% |
Laminating operator wage gap by race
According to our data, white laminating operators have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Black or african american laminating operators have the lowest average salary at $35,155.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $36,177 |
| White | $36,569 |
| Black or African American | $35,155 |
| Asian | $35,572 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $35,497 |
Average laminating operator age
See how the average age of laminating operators varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Laminating operator age by race and gender
| Race | Male age | Female age |
|---|---|---|
| Black or African American | 42 | 45 |
| Unknown | 39 | 42 |
| Asian | 46 | 46 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 42 | 45 |
| White | 43 | 48 |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 38 | 50 |
Laminating operator age breakdown
The average age of laminating operators is 40+ years years old, representing 59% of the laminating operator population.
Laminating operator age breakdown
| Laminating Operator Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 59% |
| 30-40 years | 24% |
| 20-30 years | 17% |
Laminating operator educational attainment
The most common degree for laminating operators is high school diploma, with 46% of laminating operators earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are associate degree degree at 18% and associate degree degree at 14%.
- High School Diploma, 46%
- Associate, 18%
- Bachelor's, 14%
- Diploma, 12%
- Other Degrees, 10%
Laminating operators by degree level
| Laminating operator degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| High School Diploma | 46% |
| Associate | 18% |
| Bachelor's | 14% |
| Diploma | 12% |
| Other Degrees | 10% |
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Laminating operator wage gap by degree level
According to the data, laminating operators with a Master's degree earn more than those without, at $37,498 annually. With a Bachelor's degree, laminating operators earn a median annual income of $36,080 compared to $35,697 for laminating operators with an Associate degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| Master's Degree | $37,498 |
| High School Diploma or Less | $34,312 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $36,080 |
| Some College/ Associate Degree | $35,697 |
Laminating operator employment statistics
Most laminating operators work for a private in the manufacturing industry.
Company size where laminating operators work
Below, you can see the size of companies where laminating operators work.
Laminating operator jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 5% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 17% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 29% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 9% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 20% |
| > 10,000 employees | 20% |
Laminating operator jobs by company type
Employees with the laminating operator job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most laminating operators prefer to work at private companies over public companies.
Laminating operator jobs by sector
| Company type | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 1% |
| Public | 23% |
| Private | 76% |
| Government | 0% |
Laminating operator jobs by industry
The most common industries for laminating operators are manufacturing, transportation and retail.
Laminating operator industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Manufacturing | 32% |
| Transportation | 10% |
| Fortune 500 | 9% |
| Retail | 8% |
| Professional | 8% |
| Construction | 7% |
| Technology | 7% |
| Media | 3% |
| Automotive | 3% |
| Hospitality | 2% |
| Energy | 2% |
| Insurance | 2% |
| Pharmaceutical | 1% |
| Internet | 1% |
| Health Care | 1% |
| Finance | 1% |
| Start-up | 1% |
| Real Estate | 1% |
| Education | 1% |
Laminating operator turnover and employment statistics
Laminating operator unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for laminating operators between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Laminating operator unemployment rate by year
| Year | Laminating operator unemployment rate |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 13.80% |
| 2011 | 11.43% |
| 2012 | 10.36% |
| 2013 | 9.15% |
| 2014 | 7.55% |
| 2015 | 6.34% |
| 2016 | 5.52% |
| 2017 | 5.19% |
| 2018 | 4.89% |
| 2019 | 4.28% |
| 2020 | 6.59% |
| 2021 | 6.08% |
Average laminating operator tenure
The average laminating operator stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 538 laminating operators resumes in Zippia's database.
Laminating operator tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 25% |
| 1-2 years | 27% |
| 3-4 years | 17% |
| 5-7 years | 14% |
| 8-10 years | 4% |
| 11+ years | 13% |
Laminating operator LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of laminating 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Wool Puller | 4.47% | 240 |
| Capsule Maker | 4.75% | 6,973 |
| Laminating Operator | 4.90% | - |
| Paper Bag Maker | 7.84% | 8,106 |
| Basin Operator | 8.41% | 26,096 |
| Shipfitter Helper | 8.89% | 13,370 |
| Photography Spotter | 15.21% | 745 |
Similar laminating operator jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Wool Puller | 4.47% | 240 |
| Capsule Maker | 4.75% | 6,973 |
| Paper Bag Maker | 7.84% | 8,106 |
| Basin Operator | 8.41% | 26,096 |
| Shipfitter Helper | 8.89% | 13,370 |
| Photography Spotter | 15.21% | 745 |
Foreign languages spoken by laminating operators
The most common foreign language among laminating operators is Spanish at 42.9%. The second-most popular foreign language spoken is Portuguese at 14.3% and Italian is the third-most popular at 14.3%.
- Spanish, 42.9%
- Portuguese, 14.3%
- Italian, 14.3%
- Vietnamese, 7.1%
- Dakota, 7.1%
- Other, 14.3%
Laminating operator languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 42.9% |
| Portuguese | 14.3% |
| Italian | 14.3% |
| Vietnamese | 7.1% |
| Dakota | 7.1% |
| Other | 14.3% |
