Laydown machine operator demographics and statistics in the US
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Laydown machine operator gender statistics
5.3% of laydown machine operators are women and 94.7% of laydown machine operators are men.
- Male, 94.7%
- Female, 5.3%
Laydown machine operator gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Male | 94.7% |
| Female | 5.3% |
Laydown machine operator gender pay gap
Women earn 94¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$34,111
Female income
$32,190
Laydown machine operator gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in laydown machine operator positions over time. Currently, 5.3% of laydown machine operators are female.
Laydown machine operator gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 91.12% | 8.88% |
| 2011 | 86.82% | 13.18% |
| 2012 | 88.24% | 11.76% |
| 2013 | 94.36% | 5.64% |
| 2014 | 89.87% | 10.13% |
| 2015 | 97.06% | 2.94% |
| 2016 | 97.03% | 2.97% |
| 2017 | 86.13% | 13.87% |
| 2018 | 95.59% | 4.41% |
| 2019 | 94.96% | 5.04% |
| 2020 | 94.77% | 5.23% |
| 2021 | 94.74% | 5.26% |
Laydown machine operator related jobs gender ratio
We compared laydown machine operators with similar job titles to see how gender ratios vary. As you can see, water softener installer and insulation worker have the biggest gender ratio gaps.
| Job title | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Composition Floor Setter | 34% | 66% |
| Laydown Machine Operator | 95% | 5% |
| Gas Fitter | 97% | 3% |
| Insulation Worker | 97% | 2% |
| Water Softener Installer | 97% | 3% |
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Laydown machine operator demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among laydown machine operators is White, which makes up 74.2% of all laydown machine operators. Comparatively, 12.7% of laydown machine operators are Hispanic or Latino and 5.8% of laydown machine operators are Black or African American.
- White, 74.2%
- Hispanic or Latino, 12.7%
- Black or African American, 5.8%
- Unknown, 4.4%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 2.0%
- Asian, 0.9%
Laydown machine operator race
| Laydown machine operator race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 74.2% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 12.7% |
| Black or African American | 5.8% |
| Unknown | 4.4% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 2.0% |
| Asian | 0.9% |
Laydown machine operator race and ethnicity over time
See how laydown machine operator racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Laydown machine operator race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 72.89% | 10.67% | 0.89% | 13.78% |
| 2011 | 67.09% | 13.50% | 0.42% | 16.46% |
| 2012 | 67.52% | 10.76% | 0.81% | 17.33% |
| 2013 | 72.44% | 3.90% | 0.81% | 17.83% |
| 2014 | 74.23% | 9.82% | 0.61% | 12.88% |
| 2015 | 73.49% | 7.23% | 1.20% | 15.66% |
| 2016 | 62.20% | 14.02% | 0.61% | 17.68% |
| 2017 | 66.67% | 11.83% | 1.61% | 16.67% |
| 2018 | 78.79% | 5.68% | 0.61% | 11.36% |
| 2019 | 79.82% | 4.69% | 0.52% | 11.71% |
| 2020 | 77.81% | 4.95% | 0.74% | 10.53% |
| 2021 | 74.21% | 5.78% | 0.90% | 12.74% |
Laydown machine operator wage gap by race
According to our data, unknown laydown machine operators have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Black or african american laydown machine operators have the lowest average salary at $32,756.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $35,282 |
| White | $34,333 |
| Black or African American | $32,756 |
| Asian | $34,704 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $33,537 |
Average laydown machine operator age
See how the average age of laydown machine operators varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Female
Laydown machine operator age by race and gender
| Race | Male age | Female age |
|---|---|---|
| Black or African American | 49.5 | |
| Unknown | 45 | |
| Asian | 46.5 | |
| Hispanic or Latino | 44 | 45.5 |
| White | 47 | 42 |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 53 |
Laydown machine operator age breakdown
The average age of laydown machine operators is 40+ years years old, representing 64% of the laydown machine operator population.
Laydown machine operator age breakdown
| Laydown Machine Operator Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 64% |
| 30-40 years | 21% |
| 20-30 years | 14% |
Laydown machine operator educational attainment
The most common degree for laydown machine operators is high school diploma, with 56% of laydown machine operators earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are associate degree degree at 19% and associate degree degree at 8%.
- High School Diploma, 56%
- Associate, 19%
- Diploma, 8%
- Bachelor's, 8%
- Other Degrees, 9%
Laydown machine operators by degree level
| Laydown machine operator degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| High School Diploma | 56% |
| Associate | 19% |
| Diploma | 8% |
| Bachelor's | 8% |
| Other Degrees | 9% |
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Laydown machine operator wage gap by degree level
According to the data, laydown machine operators with a Associate degree earn more than those without, at $34,698 annually. With a Bachelor's degree, laydown machine operators earn a median annual income of $34,047 compared to $33,946 for laydown machine operators with an High School Diploma degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| High School Diploma or Less | $33,946 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $34,047 |
| Some College/ Associate Degree | $34,698 |
Laydown machine operator employment statistics
Company size where laydown machine operators work
Below, you can see the size of companies where laydown machine operators work.
Laydown machine operator jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 8% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 16% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 12% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 8% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 36% |
| > 10,000 employees | 20% |
Laydown machine operator turnover and employment statistics
Laydown machine operator unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for laydown machine operators between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Laydown machine operator unemployment rate by year
| Year | Laydown machine operator unemployment rate |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 25.65% |
| 2011 | 17.84% |
| 2012 | 18.49% |
| 2013 | 19.72% |
| 2014 | 18.03% |
| 2015 | 17.91% |
| 2016 | 10.29% |
| 2017 | 14.01% |
| 2018 | 6.46% |
| 2019 | 5.55% |
| 2020 | 8.40% |
| 2021 | 7.84% |
Average laydown machine operator tenure
The average laydown machine operator stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 123 laydown machine operators resumes in Zippia's database.
Laydown machine operator tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 23% |
| 1-2 years | 40% |
| 3-4 years | 20% |
| 5-7 years | 9% |
| 8-10 years | 2% |
| 11+ years | 7% |
Laydown machine operator LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of laydown 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Steel Rod Buster | 1.40% | 236 |
| Drywall Hanger | 1.75% | 13,655 |
| Laydown Machine Operator | 2.22% | - |
| Screedman | 2.24% | 4,283 |
| Electrical Journeyman | 2.76% | 39,898 |
| Soft Tile Setter | 3.39% | 1,933 |
| Spouting Installer | 4.07% | 15,056 |
Similar laydown machine operator jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Steel Rod Buster | 1.40% | 236 |
| Drywall Hanger | 1.75% | 13,655 |
| Screedman | 2.24% | 4,283 |
| Electrical Journeyman | 2.76% | 39,898 |
| Soft Tile Setter | 3.39% | 1,933 |
| Spouting Installer | 4.07% | 15,056 |
Foreign languages spoken by laydown machine operators
- Spanish, 100.0%
Laydown machine operator languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 100.0% |