Lead shop operator demographics and statistics in the US
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Lead shop operator gender statistics
26.0% of lead shop operators are women and 74.0% of lead shop operators are men.
- Male, 74.0%
- Female, 26.0%
Lead shop operator gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Male | 74.0% |
| Female | 26.0% |
Lead shop operator gender pay gap
Women earn 88¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$35,865
Female income
$31,709
Lead shop operator gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in lead shop operator positions over time. Currently, 26.0% of lead shop operators are female.
Lead shop operator gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 87.94% | 12.06% |
| 2011 | 85.32% | 14.68% |
| 2012 | 81.78% | 18.22% |
| 2013 | 85.46% | 14.54% |
| 2014 | 93.74% | 6.26% |
| 2015 | 78.00% | 22.00% |
| 2016 | 78.84% | 21.16% |
| 2017 | 81.07% | 18.93% |
| 2018 | 79.78% | 20.22% |
| 2019 | 82.12% | 17.88% |
| 2020 | 88.05% | 11.95% |
| 2021 | 74.00% | 26.00% |
Lead shop operator related jobs gender ratio
We compared lead shop operators with similar job titles to see how gender ratios vary. As you can see, head machinist and die repair machinist have the biggest gender ratio gaps.
| Job title | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Special Process Person | 31% | 69% |
| Lead Shop Operator | 74% | 26% |
| Research And Development Machinist | 99% | 1% |
| Die Repair Machinist | 99% | 1% |
| Head Machinist | 99% | 1% |
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Lead shop operator demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among lead shop operators is White, which makes up 61.0% of all lead shop operators. Comparatively, 19.9% of lead shop operators are Hispanic or Latino and 10.6% of lead shop operators are Black or African American.
- White, 61.0%
- Hispanic or Latino, 19.9%
- Black or African American, 10.6%
- Unknown, 4.7%
- Asian, 3.0%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.8%
Lead shop operator race
| Lead shop operator race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 61.0% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 19.9% |
| Black or African American | 10.6% |
| Unknown | 4.7% |
| Asian | 3.0% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.8% |
Lead shop operator race and ethnicity over time
See how lead shop operator racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Lead shop operator race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 68.68% | 14.16% | 1.58% | 14.81% |
| 2011 | 65.75% | 15.36% | 1.62% | 15.88% |
| 2012 | 74.10% | 7.66% | 0.90% | 13.83% |
| 2013 | 72.49% | 12.41% | 0.48% | 12.46% |
| 2014 | 69.17% | 10.47% | 1.81% | 17.17% |
| 2015 | 66.54% | 15.26% | 1.24% | 13.56% |
| 2016 | 70.77% | 11.28% | 1.26% | 13.64% |
| 2017 | 66.95% | 13.21% | 1.91% | 15.72% |
| 2018 | 65.22% | 11.24% | 2.76% | 19.25% |
| 2019 | 66.70% | 9.96% | 0.47% | 20.45% |
| 2020 | 73.13% | 8.54% | 1.51% | 13.55% |
| 2021 | 60.99% | 10.63% | 2.96% | 19.90% |
Lead shop operator wage gap by race
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $33,205 |
| White | $35,379 |
| Black or African American | $34,713 |
| Asian | $38,171 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $38,120 |
Lead shop operator age breakdown
The average age of lead shop operators is 40+ years years old, representing 59% of the lead shop operator population.
Lead shop operator age breakdown
| Lead Shop Operator Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 59% |
| 30-40 years | 25% |
| 20-30 years | 16% |
Lead shop operator educational attainment
The most common degree for lead shop operators is high school diploma, with 38% of lead shop operators earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are bachelor's degree degree at 31% and bachelor's degree degree at 16%.
- High School Diploma, 38%
- Bachelor's, 31%
- Associate, 16%
- Master's, 6%
- Other Degrees, 9%
Lead shop operators by degree level
| Lead shop operator degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| High School Diploma | 38% |
| Bachelor's | 31% |
| Associate | 16% |
| Master's | 6% |
| Other Degrees | 9% |
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Lead shop operator employment statistics
Most lead shop operators work for a private in the manufacturing industry.
Company size where lead shop operators work
Below, you can see the size of companies where lead shop operators work.
Lead shop operator jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 9% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 11% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 27% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 4% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 22% |
| > 10,000 employees | 28% |
Lead shop operator jobs by company type
Employees with the lead shop operator job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most lead shop operators prefer to work at private companies over public companies.
Lead shop operator jobs by sector
| Company type | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 1% |
| Public | 34% |
| Private | 58% |
| Government | 7% |
Lead shop operator jobs by industry
The most common industries for lead shop operators are manufacturing, professional and retail.
Lead shop operator industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Manufacturing | 14% |
| Fortune 500 | 12% |
| Professional | 11% |
| Retail | 8% |
| Technology | 8% |
| Automotive | 6% |
| Health Care | 6% |
| Transportation | 5% |
| Government | 5% |
| Hospitality | 5% |
| Construction | 4% |
| Media | 2% |
| Telecommunication | 2% |
| Start-up | 2% |
| Energy | 2% |
| Finance | 2% |
| Non Profits | 1% |
| Real Estate | 1% |
| Education | 1% |
| Insurance | 1% |
Lead shop operator turnover and employment statistics
Lead shop operator unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for lead shop operators between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Lead shop operator unemployment rate by year
| Year | Lead shop operator unemployment rate |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 13.56% |
| 2011 | 10.22% |
| 2012 | 9.05% |
| 2013 | 6.36% |
| 2014 | 3.94% |
| 2015 | 3.03% |
| 2016 | 2.80% |
| 2017 | 4.37% |
| 2018 | 2.80% |
| 2019 | 2.92% |
| 2020 | 3.93% |
| 2021 | 7.95% |
Average lead shop operator tenure
The average lead shop operator stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 340 lead shop operators resumes in Zippia's database.
Lead shop operator tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 25% |
| 1-2 years | 31% |
| 3-4 years | 14% |
| 5-7 years | 14% |
| 8-10 years | 7% |
| 11+ years | 10% |
Lead shop operator LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of lead shop 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Aluminum Welder | 2.57% | 7,063 |
| Airset Molder | 3.20% | 340 |
| Printing Machinist | 3.26% | 9,546 |
| Wire Mill Rover | 3.27% | 1,031 |
| Multi Operation Machine Operator | 5.87% | 62,120 |
| Disk Sander | 6.48% | 65 |
| Lead Shop Operator | 7.00% | - |
Similar lead shop operator jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Aluminum Welder | 2.57% | 7,063 |
| Airset Molder | 3.20% | 340 |
| Printing Machinist | 3.26% | 9,546 |
| Wire Mill Rover | 3.27% | 1,031 |
| Multi Operation Machine Operator | 5.87% | 62,120 |
| Disk Sander | 6.48% | 65 |
Foreign languages spoken by lead shop operators
- Spanish, 83.3%
- Cantonese, 16.7%
Lead shop operator languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 83.3% |
| Cantonese | 16.7% |