Lead pressman demographics and statistics in the US
Lead pressman demographics research summary. Zippia estimates lead pressman demographics and statistics in the United States by using a database of 30 million profiles. Our lead pressman estimates are verified against BLS, Census, and current job openings data for accuracy. Zippia's data science team found the following key facts about lead pressmen after extensive research and analysis:
- There are over 21,208 lead pressmen currently employed in the United States.
- 2.0% of all lead pressmen are women, while 98.0% are men.
- The average lead pressman age is 46 years old.
- The most common ethnicity of lead pressmen is White (61.3%), followed by Hispanic or Latino (16.2%), Black or African American (12.4%) and Asian (5.2%).
- In 2022, women earned 91% of what men earned.
- 6% of all lead pressmen are LGBT.
- Lead pressmen are 84% more likely to work at private companies in comparison to public companies.
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Lead pressman demographics by:
Lead pressman gender statistics
2.0% of lead pressmen are women and 98.0% of lead pressmen are men.
- Male, 98.0%
- Female, 2.0%
Lead pressman gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Male | 98.0% |
| Female | 2.0% |
Lead pressman gender pay gap
Women earn 91¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$53,288
Female income
$48,756
Lead pressman gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in lead pressman positions over time. Currently, 2.0% of lead pressmen are female.
Lead pressman gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 98.41% | 1.59% |
| 2011 | 98.39% | 1.61% |
| 2012 | 98.46% | 1.54% |
| 2013 | 98.49% | 1.51% |
| 2014 | 98.44% | 1.56% |
| 2015 | 98.34% | 1.66% |
| 2016 | 98.38% | 1.62% |
| 2017 | 98.36% | 1.64% |
| 2018 | 98.19% | 1.81% |
| 2019 | 98.33% | 1.67% |
| 2020 | 98.17% | 1.83% |
| 2021 | 98.04% | 1.96% |
Lead pressman related jobs gender ratio
We compared lead pressmen with similar job titles to see how gender ratios vary. As you can see, pressroom foreman and tubing supervisor have the biggest gender ratio gaps.
| Job title | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Word Processing Supervisor | 13% | 88% |
| Dental Laboratory Supervisor | 21% | 79% |
| Embroidery Supervisor | 24% | 76% |
| Lead Pressman | 98% | 2% |
| Machine Shop Foreman | 98% | 2% |
| Tubing Supervisor | 98% | 2% |
| Pressroom Foreman | 99% | 1% |
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Lead pressman demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among lead pressmen is White, which makes up 61.3% of all lead pressmen. Comparatively, 16.2% of lead pressmen are Hispanic or Latino and 12.4% of lead pressmen are Black or African American.
- White, 61.3%
- Hispanic or Latino, 16.2%
- Black or African American, 12.4%
- Asian, 5.2%
- Unknown, 4.2%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.7%
Lead pressman race
| Lead pressman race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 61.3% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 16.2% |
| Black or African American | 12.4% |
| Asian | 5.2% |
| Unknown | 4.2% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.7% |
Lead pressman race and ethnicity over time
See how lead pressman racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Lead pressman race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 67.99% | 11.93% | 4.49% | 13.64% |
| 2011 | 68.16% | 11.84% | 4.44% | 13.71% |
| 2012 | 67.45% | 11.84% | 4.42% | 14.23% |
| 2013 | 68.79% | 10.95% | 4.62% | 13.82% |
| 2014 | 67.16% | 11.35% | 4.84% | 14.51% |
| 2015 | 67.20% | 11.55% | 4.55% | 14.78% |
| 2016 | 66.24% | 11.56% | 4.67% | 15.49% |
| 2017 | 65.67% | 12.15% | 5.19% | 14.70% |
| 2018 | 66.96% | 11.28% | 4.77% | 15.04% |
| 2019 | 65.26% | 11.82% | 5.02% | 15.80% |
| 2020 | 64.16% | 11.42% | 5.17% | 14.98% |
| 2021 | 61.31% | 12.41% | 5.18% | 16.22% |
Lead pressman wage gap by race
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $52,500 |
| White | $54,730 |
| Black or African American | $51,411 |
| Asian | $54,647 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $53,227 |
Average lead pressman age
See how the average age of lead pressmen varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Lead pressman age by race and gender
| Race | Male age | Female age |
|---|---|---|
| Black or African American | 48 | 48 |
| Unknown | 45 | 44 |
| Asian | 45.5 | 47 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 45 | 45 |
| White | 48 | 49 |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 48 |
Lead pressman age breakdown
The average age of lead pressmen is 40+ years years old, representing 71% of the lead pressman population.
Lead pressman age breakdown
| Lead Pressman Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 71% |
| 30-40 years | 23% |
| 20-30 years | 6% |
Lead pressman educational attainment
The most common degree for lead pressmen is high school diploma, with 49% of lead pressmen earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are associate degree degree at 21% and associate degree degree at 15%.
- High School Diploma, 49%
- Associate, 21%
- Bachelor's, 15%
- Diploma, 8%
- Other Degrees, 7%
Lead pressmen by degree level
| Lead pressman degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| High School Diploma | 49% |
| Associate | 21% |
| Bachelor's | 15% |
| Diploma | 8% |
| Other Degrees | 7% |
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Lead pressman wage gap by degree level
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| Master's Degree | $61,549 |
| High School Diploma or Less | $47,845 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $55,652 |
| Some College/ Associate Degree | $51,275 |
Lead pressman employment statistics
Most lead pressmen work for a private in the manufacturing industry.
Company size where lead pressmen work
Below, you can see the size of companies where lead pressmen work.
Lead pressman jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 4% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 27% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 36% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 6% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 14% |
| > 10,000 employees | 12% |
Lead pressman jobs by company type
Employees with the lead pressman job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most lead pressmen prefer to work at private companies over public companies.
Lead pressman jobs by sector
| Company type | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 1% |
| Public | 13% |
| Private | 84% |
| Government | 3% |
Lead pressman jobs by industry
The most common industries for lead pressmen are manufacturing, media and professional.
Lead pressman industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Manufacturing | 31% |
| Media | 12% |
| Professional | 8% |
| Transportation | 7% |
| Insurance | 6% |
| Technology | 5% |
| Finance | 4% |
| Fortune 500 | 4% |
| Retail | 3% |
| Start-up | 2% |
| Government | 2% |
| Energy | 2% |
| Construction | 2% |
| Hospitality | 2% |
| Real Estate | 1% |
| Utilities | 1% |
| Health Care | 1% |
| Education | 1% |
| Internet | 1% |
| Automotive | 1% |
Lead pressman turnover and employment statistics
Lead pressman unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for lead pressmen between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Lead pressman unemployment rate by year
| Year | Lead pressman unemployment rate |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 7.60% |
| 2011 | 6.12% |
| 2012 | 4.56% |
| 2013 | 3.89% |
| 2014 | 2.82% |
| 2015 | 2.49% |
| 2016 | 2.43% |
| 2017 | 1.97% |
| 2018 | 1.74% |
| 2019 | 1.98% |
| 2020 | 3.23% |
| 2021 | 3.00% |
Average lead pressman tenure
The average lead pressman stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 1,612 lead pressmen resumes in Zippia's database.
Lead pressman tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 6% |
| 1-2 years | 21% |
| 3-4 years | 17% |
| 5-7 years | 19% |
| 8-10 years | 8% |
| 11+ years | 29% |
Lead pressman LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of lead pressmen 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Mechanical Spreader Operator | 2.37% | 60,297 |
| Numerical Control Operator | 2.83% | 85,068 |
| Butcher | 4.18% | 6,871 |
| Laundry Worker | 5.06% | 25,513 |
| Lead Pressman | 5.63% | - |
| Chemical Operator | 9.20% | 36,522 |
| Scanner | 20.58% | 12,763 |
Similar lead pressman jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Mechanical Spreader Operator | 2.37% | 60,297 |
| Numerical Control Operator | 2.83% | 85,068 |
| Butcher | 4.18% | 6,871 |
| Laundry Worker | 5.06% | 25,513 |
| Chemical Operator | 9.20% | 36,522 |
| Scanner | 20.58% | 12,763 |
Foreign languages spoken by lead pressmen
The most common foreign language among lead pressmen is Spanish at 60.0%. The second-most popular foreign language spoken is Portuguese at 13.3% and Vietnamese is the third-most popular at 6.7%.
- Spanish, 60.0%
- Portuguese, 13.3%
- Vietnamese, 6.7%
- German, 6.7%
- French, 6.7%
- Other, 6.6%
Lead pressman languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 60.0% |
| Portuguese | 13.3% |
| Vietnamese | 6.7% |
| German | 6.7% |
| French | 6.7% |
| Other | 6.6% |
