Lead press operator demographics and statistics in the US
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Lead press operator gender statistics
12.5% of lead press operators are women and 87.5% of lead press operators are men.
- Male, 87.5%
- Female, 12.5%
Lead press operator gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Male | 87.5% |
| Female | 12.5% |
Lead press operator gender pay gap
Women earn 90¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$43,906
Female income
$39,692
Lead press operator gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in lead press operator positions over time. Currently, 12.5% of lead press operators are female.
Lead press operator gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 89.70% | 10.30% |
| 2011 | 89.54% | 10.46% |
| 2012 | 90.41% | 9.59% |
| 2013 | 88.87% | 11.13% |
| 2014 | 89.42% | 10.58% |
| 2015 | 89.18% | 10.82% |
| 2016 | 89.05% | 10.95% |
| 2017 | 89.32% | 10.68% |
| 2018 | 88.02% | 11.98% |
| 2019 | 89.66% | 10.34% |
| 2020 | 88.43% | 11.57% |
| 2021 | 87.52% | 12.48% |
Lead press operator related jobs gender ratio
We compared lead press operators with similar job titles to see how gender ratios vary. As you can see, offset pressman and printing pressman have the biggest gender ratio gaps.
| Job title | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Ad Setter | 20% | 80% |
| Folder | 27% | 73% |
| Typographer | 30% | 70% |
| Lead Press Operator | 88% | 12% |
| 1st Pressman | 97% | 3% |
| Printing Pressman | 97% | 3% |
| Offset Pressman | 98% | 2% |
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Lead press operator demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among lead press operators is White, which makes up 63.5% of all lead press operators. Comparatively, 15.3% of lead press operators are Hispanic or Latino and 10.4% of lead press operators are Black or African American.
- White, 63.5%
- Hispanic or Latino, 15.3%
- Black or African American, 10.4%
- Asian, 6.5%
- Unknown, 3.7%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.6%
Lead press operator race
| Lead press operator race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 63.5% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 15.3% |
| Black or African American | 10.4% |
| Asian | 6.5% |
| Unknown | 3.7% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.6% |
Lead press operator race and ethnicity over time
See how lead press operator racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Lead press operator race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 67.27% | 12.15% | 4.50% | 13.96% |
| 2011 | 66.61% | 12.08% | 4.37% | 14.63% |
| 2012 | 63.45% | 12.13% | 6.01% | 16.15% |
| 2013 | 67.44% | 10.71% | 4.95% | 15.19% |
| 2014 | 66.82% | 10.71% | 5.83% | 14.58% |
| 2015 | 67.66% | 10.72% | 5.41% | 13.82% |
| 2016 | 66.57% | 9.90% | 5.57% | 15.64% |
| 2017 | 65.09% | 11.13% | 5.98% | 15.51% |
| 2018 | 67.34% | 9.95% | 4.86% | 15.30% |
| 2019 | 66.45% | 10.22% | 5.31% | 15.61% |
| 2020 | 67.84% | 10.52% | 4.39% | 13.55% |
| 2021 | 63.53% | 10.42% | 6.46% | 15.33% |
Lead press operator wage gap by race
According to our data, asian lead press operators have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Hispanic or latino lead press operators have the lowest average salary at $42,823.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $43,737 |
| White | $44,580 |
| Black or African American | $43,308 |
| Asian | $45,124 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $42,823 |
Average lead press operator age
See how the average age of lead press operators varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Lead press operator age by race and gender
| Race | Male age | Female age |
|---|---|---|
| Unknown | 49 | 52 |
| White | 52 | 51 |
| Black or African American | 51 | 52 |
| Asian | 52 | |
| Hispanic or Latino | 46 | 47 |
Lead press operator age breakdown
The average age of lead press operators is 40+ years years old, representing 75% of the lead press operator population.
Lead press operator age breakdown
| Lead Press Operator Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 75% |
| 30-40 years | 18% |
| 20-30 years | 8% |
Lead press operator educational attainment
The most common degree for lead press operators is high school diploma, with 51% of lead press operators earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are associate degree degree at 22% and associate degree degree at 12%.
- High School Diploma, 51%
- Associate, 22%
- Bachelor's, 12%
- Diploma, 10%
- Other Degrees, 5%
Lead press operators by degree level
| Lead press operator degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| High School Diploma | 51% |
| Associate | 22% |
| Bachelor's | 12% |
| Diploma | 10% |
| Other Degrees | 5% |
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Lead press operator wage gap by degree level
According to the data, lead press operators with a High School Diploma degree earn more than those without, at $44,758 annually. With a Bachelor's degree, lead press operators earn a median annual income of $44,463 compared to $44,220 for lead press operators with an Associate degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| High School Diploma or Less | $44,758 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $44,463 |
| Some College/ Associate Degree | $44,220 |
Lead press operator employment statistics
Company size where lead press operators work
Below, you can see the size of companies where lead press operators work.
Lead press operator jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 7% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 17% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 32% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 12% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 20% |
| > 10,000 employees | 12% |
Lead press operator jobs by industry
The most common industries for lead press operators are manufacturing, media and professional.
Lead press operator industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Manufacturing | 38% |
| Media | 13% |
| Professional | 6% |
| Automotive | 5% |
| Fortune 500 | 5% |
| Retail | 4% |
| Transportation | 3% |
| Finance | 3% |
| Hospitality | 3% |
| Technology | 3% |
| Insurance | 3% |
| Internet | 2% |
| Construction | 2% |
| Health Care | 2% |
| Energy | 2% |
| Pharmaceutical | 1% |
| Utilities | 1% |
| Telecommunication | 1% |
| Start-up | 1% |
| Non Profits | 1% |
| Real Estate | 1% |
Lead press operator turnover and employment statistics
Lead press operator unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for lead press operators between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Lead press operator unemployment rate by year
| Year | Lead press operator unemployment rate |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 12.31% |
| 2011 | 11.87% |
| 2012 | 8.30% |
| 2013 | 7.97% |
| 2014 | 6.16% |
| 2015 | 4.53% |
| 2016 | 4.02% |
| 2017 | 3.15% |
| 2018 | 2.98% |
| 2019 | 2.78% |
| 2020 | 5.62% |
| 2021 | 6.37% |
Average lead press operator tenure
The average lead press operator stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 2,015 lead press operators resumes in Zippia's database.
Lead press operator tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 8% |
| 1-2 years | 24% |
| 3-4 years | 15% |
| 5-7 years | 18% |
| 8-10 years | 9% |
| 11+ years | 26% |
Lead press operator LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of lead press 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Utility Operator | 2.37% | 67,565 |
| Numerical Control Programmer | 2.83% | 44,787 |
| Technical Inspector | 3.84% | 83,675 |
| Laundry Attendant | 5.06% | 49,030 |
| Lead Press Operator | 5.41% | - |
| Petroleum Supply Specialist | 9.20% | 17,014 |
| Copper Plate Lithographer | 20.58% | 107 |
Similar lead press operator jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Utility Operator | 2.37% | 67,565 |
| Numerical Control Programmer | 2.83% | 44,787 |
| Technical Inspector | 3.84% | 83,675 |
| Laundry Attendant | 5.06% | 49,030 |
| Petroleum Supply Specialist | 9.20% | 17,014 |
| Copper Plate Lithographer | 20.58% | 107 |
Foreign languages spoken by lead press operators
The most common foreign language among lead press operators is Spanish at 75.0%. The second-most popular foreign language spoken is Norwegian at 8.3% and Japanese is the third-most popular at 8.3%.
- Spanish, 75.0%
- Norwegian, 8.3%
- Japanese, 8.3%
- Portuguese, 8.3%
Lead press operator languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 75.0% |
| Norwegian | 8.3% |
| Japanese | 8.3% |
| Portuguese | 8.3% |
