Layout operator demographics and statistics in the US
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Layout operator demographics by:
Layout operator gender statistics
36.4% of layout operators are women and 63.6% of layout operators are men.
- Male, 63.6%
- Female, 36.4%
Layout operator gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Male | 63.6% |
| Female | 36.4% |
Layout operator gender pay gap
Women earn 89¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$43,849
Female income
$39,135
Layout operator gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in layout operator positions over time. Currently, 36.4% of layout operators are female.
Layout operator gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 76.36% | 23.64% |
| 2011 | 69.13% | 30.87% |
| 2012 | 77.40% | 22.60% |
| 2013 | 74.49% | 25.51% |
| 2014 | 76.68% | 23.32% |
| 2015 | 74.37% | 25.63% |
| 2016 | 67.29% | 32.71% |
| 2017 | 67.69% | 32.31% |
| 2018 | 69.39% | 30.61% |
| 2019 | 67.41% | 32.59% |
| 2020 | 70.13% | 29.87% |
| 2021 | 63.64% | 36.36% |
Layout operator related jobs gender ratio
We compared layout 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% |
| Layout Operator | 64% | 36% |
| Bucket Operator | 99% | 1% |
| Stone Cutter | 99% | 1% |
| Corrugator | 99% | 1% |
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Layout operator demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among layout operators is White, which makes up 62.7% of all layout operators. Comparatively, 14.7% of layout operators are Hispanic or Latino and 12.5% of layout operators are Asian.
- White, 62.7%
- Hispanic or Latino, 14.7%
- Asian, 12.5%
- Unknown, 4.4%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 4.3%
- Black or African American, 1.4%
Layout operator race
| Layout operator race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 62.7% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 14.7% |
| Asian | 12.5% |
| Unknown | 4.4% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 4.3% |
| Black or African American | 1.4% |
Layout operator race and ethnicity over time
See how layout operator racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Layout operator race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 67.11% | 2.63% | 7.68% | 15.35% |
| 2011 | 60.35% | 4.36% | 11.98% | 13.73% |
| 2012 | 61.46% | 2.37% | 13.44% | 16.40% |
| 2013 | 58.59% | 4.04% | 10.30% | 18.18% |
| 2014 | 60.58% | 1.87% | 10.17% | 18.67% |
| 2015 | 61.08% | 2.00% | 12.18% | 16.17% |
| 2016 | 59.91% | 3.23% | 9.05% | 15.52% |
| 2017 | 64.32% | 2.51% | 8.04% | 15.33% |
| 2018 | 62.87% | 3.17% | 9.51% | 13.43% |
| 2019 | 67.98% | 1.71% | 10.45% | 13.36% |
| 2020 | 59.50% | 5.62% | 10.27% | 13.57% |
| 2021 | 62.75% | 1.42% | 12.46% | 14.73% |
Layout operator wage gap by race
According to our data, black or african american layout operators have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Hispanic or latino layout operators have the lowest average salary at $40,202.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $43,229 |
| White | $41,582 |
| Black or African American | $48,310 |
| Asian | $46,436 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $40,202 |
Average layout operator age
See how the average age of layout operators varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Layout operator age by race and gender
| Race | Male age | Female age |
|---|---|---|
| White | 52 | 41 |
| Asian | 51 | 40 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 55 | 39 |
Layout operator age breakdown
The average age of layout operators is 40+ years years old, representing 65% of the layout operator population.
Layout operator age breakdown
| Layout Operator Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 65% |
| 30-40 years | 25% |
| 20-30 years | 10% |
Layout operator educational attainment
The most common degree for layout operators is bachelor's degree, with 36% of layout operators earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are associate degree degree at 27% and associate degree degree at 14%.
- Bachelor's, 36%
- Associate, 27%
- High School Diploma, 14%
- Diploma, 5%
- Other Degrees, 18%
Layout operators by degree level
| Layout operator degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 36% |
| Associate | 27% |
| High School Diploma | 14% |
| Diploma | 5% |
| Other Degrees | 18% |
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Layout operator employment statistics
Company size where layout operators work
Below, you can see the size of companies where layout operators work.
Layout operator jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 8% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 21% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 13% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 4% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 38% |
| > 10,000 employees | 17% |
Layout operator jobs by industry
The most common industries for layout operators are manufacturing, media and technology.
Layout operator industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Manufacturing | 33% |
| Media | 11% |
| Fortune 500 | 11% |
| Technology | 11% |
| Telecommunication | 7% |
| Start-up | 7% |
| Professional | 7% |
| Retail | 4% |
| Automotive | 4% |
| Hospitality | 4% |
Layout operator turnover and employment statistics
Layout operator unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for layout operators between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Layout operator unemployment rate by year
| Year | Layout operator unemployment rate |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 6.76% |
| 2011 | 8.73% |
| 2012 | 6.84% |
| 2013 | 3.77% |
| 2014 | 3.80% |
| 2015 | 4.19% |
| 2016 | 3.32% |
| 2017 | 3.58% |
| 2018 | 1.90% |
| 2019 | 2.22% |
| 2020 | 7.05% |
| 2021 | 6.86% |
Average layout operator tenure
The average layout operator stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 61 layout operators resumes in Zippia's database.
Layout operator tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 21% |
| 1-2 years | 18% |
| 3-4 years | 18% |
| 5-7 years | 14% |
| 8-10 years | 5% |
| 11+ years | 25% |
Layout operator LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of layout 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Chip Tester | 4.47% | 6,890 |
| Stacking Machine Operator | 4.75% | 65,694 |
| Knife Operator | 7.84% | 30,267 |
| Huller Operator | 8.41% | 26,093 |
| Rug Inspector Helper | 8.89% | 29,907 |
| Layout Operator | 10.10% | - |
| Negative Restorer | 15.21% | 23 |
Similar layout operator jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Chip Tester | 4.47% | 6,890 |
| Stacking Machine Operator | 4.75% | 65,694 |
| Knife Operator | 7.84% | 30,267 |
| Huller Operator | 8.41% | 26,093 |
| Rug Inspector Helper | 8.89% | 29,907 |
| Negative Restorer | 15.21% | 23 |