Machine cleaner demographics and statistics in the US
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Machine cleaner gender statistics
24.0% of machine cleaners are women and 76.0% of machine cleaners are men.
- Male, 76.0%
- Female, 24.0%
Machine cleaner gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Male | 76.0% |
| Female | 24.0% |
Machine cleaner gender pay gap
Women earn 97¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$31,564
Female income
$30,537
Machine cleaner gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in machine cleaner positions over time. Currently, 24.0% of machine cleaners are female.
Machine cleaner gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 82.27% | 17.73% |
| 2011 | 81.38% | 18.62% |
| 2012 | 83.46% | 16.54% |
| 2013 | 80.13% | 19.87% |
| 2014 | 81.61% | 18.39% |
| 2015 | 82.91% | 17.09% |
| 2016 | 82.02% | 17.98% |
| 2017 | 81.10% | 18.90% |
| 2018 | 78.78% | 21.22% |
| 2019 | 79.24% | 20.76% |
| 2020 | 77.01% | 22.99% |
| 2021 | 76.00% | 24.00% |
Machine cleaner related jobs gender ratio
We compared machine cleaners with similar job titles to see how gender ratios vary. As you can see, dredge operator and tower crane operator have the biggest gender ratio gaps.
| Job title | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Gift Wrapper | 12% | 88% |
| Gift Packer | 18% | 82% |
| Pill Packer | 19% | 81% |
| Machine Cleaner | 76% | 24% |
| Green Chain Operator | 99% | 1% |
| Tower Crane Operator | 99% | 1% |
| Dredge Operator | 99% | 1% |
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Machine cleaner demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among machine cleaners is White, which makes up 62.0% of all machine cleaners. Comparatively, 15.3% of machine cleaners are Hispanic or Latino and 12.7% of machine cleaners are Black or African American.
- White, 62.0%
- Hispanic or Latino, 15.3%
- Black or African American, 12.7%
- Unknown, 5.0%
- Asian, 4.2%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.8%
Machine cleaner race
| Machine cleaner race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 62.0% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 15.3% |
| Black or African American | 12.7% |
| Unknown | 5.0% |
| Asian | 4.2% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.8% |
Machine cleaner race and ethnicity over time
See how machine cleaner racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Machine cleaner race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 64.45% | 14.07% | 3.29% | 15.69% |
| 2011 | 62.47% | 15.31% | 3.02% | 16.40% |
| 2012 | 63.13% | 13.04% | 3.46% | 17.49% |
| 2013 | 65.29% | 13.28% | 2.70% | 15.87% |
| 2014 | 63.84% | 12.82% | 3.40% | 16.52% |
| 2015 | 64.21% | 13.14% | 3.41% | 15.74% |
| 2016 | 62.54% | 14.82% | 3.58% | 16.17% |
| 2017 | 63.42% | 12.79% | 3.90% | 16.53% |
| 2018 | 66.28% | 11.14% | 3.89% | 15.50% |
| 2019 | 66.63% | 12.09% | 3.51% | 14.71% |
| 2020 | 62.56% | 12.40% | 4.44% | 15.82% |
| 2021 | 61.95% | 12.69% | 4.22% | 15.29% |
Machine cleaner wage gap by race
According to our data, asian machine cleaners have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Black or african american machine cleaners have the lowest average salary at $31,301.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $31,421 |
| White | $31,521 |
| Black or African American | $31,301 |
| Asian | $31,844 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $31,738 |
Average machine cleaner age
See how the average age of machine cleaners varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Machine cleaner age by race and gender
| Race | Male age | Female age |
|---|---|---|
| Unknown | 26.5 | |
| White | 32 | 40 |
| Black or African American | 39 | 43 |
| Asian | 40.5 | 43 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 35 | 44.5 |
Machine cleaner age breakdown
The average age of machine cleaners is 40+ years years old, representing 45% of the machine cleaner population.
Machine cleaner age breakdown
| Machine Cleaner Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 45% |
| 30-40 years | 20% |
| 20-30 years | 30% |
Machine cleaner educational attainment
The most common degree for machine cleaners is high school diploma, with 55% of machine cleaners earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are associate degree degree at 16% and associate degree degree at 14%.
- High School Diploma, 55%
- Associate, 16%
- Diploma, 14%
- Bachelor's, 9%
- Other Degrees, 6%
Machine cleaners by degree level
| Machine cleaner degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| High School Diploma | 55% |
| Associate | 16% |
| Diploma | 14% |
| Bachelor's | 9% |
| Other Degrees | 6% |
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Machine cleaner wage gap by degree level
According to the data, machine cleaners with a Associate degree earn more than those without, at $32,332 annually. With a High School Diploma degree, machine cleaners earn a median annual income of $31,453 compared to $31,448 for machine cleaners with an Bachelor's degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| High School Diploma or Less | $31,453 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $31,448 |
| Some College/ Associate Degree | $32,332 |
Machine cleaner employment statistics
Most machine cleaners work for a private in the manufacturing industry.
Company size where machine cleaners work
Below, you can see the size of companies where machine cleaners work.
Machine cleaner jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 6% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 12% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 21% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 12% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 28% |
| > 10,000 employees | 21% |
Machine cleaner jobs by company type
Employees with the machine cleaner job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most machine cleaners prefer to work at private companies over public companies.
Machine cleaner jobs by sector
| Company type | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Public | 26% |
| Private | 72% |
| Government | 2% |
Machine cleaner jobs by industry
The most common industries for machine cleaners are manufacturing, professional and retail.
Machine cleaner industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Manufacturing | 30% |
| Professional | 15% |
| Fortune 500 | 9% |
| Retail | 8% |
| Hospitality | 7% |
| Finance | 4% |
| Automotive | 4% |
| Technology | 4% |
| Transportation | 3% |
| Government | 2% |
| Construction | 2% |
| Health Care | 2% |
| Pharmaceutical | 1% |
| Media | 1% |
| Internet | 1% |
| Utilities | 1% |
| Telecommunication | 1% |
| Energy | 1% |
| Non Profits | 1% |
| Insurance | 1% |
| Real Estate | 1% |
| Agriculture | 1% |
| Start-up | 1% |
Machine cleaner turnover and employment statistics
Machine cleaner unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for machine cleaners between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Machine cleaner unemployment rate by year
| Year | Machine cleaner unemployment rate |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 17.17% |
| 2011 | 16.44% |
| 2012 | 14.74% |
| 2013 | 13.55% |
| 2014 | 11.13% |
| 2015 | 10.82% |
| 2016 | 10.28% |
| 2017 | 8.02% |
| 2018 | 8.88% |
| 2019 | 7.48% |
| 2020 | 9.78% |
| 2021 | 8.65% |
Average machine cleaner tenure
The average machine cleaner stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 417 machine cleaners resumes in Zippia's database.
Machine cleaner tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 44% |
| 1-2 years | 32% |
| 3-4 years | 8% |
| 5-7 years | 9% |
| 8-10 years | 3% |
| 11+ years | 4% |
Machine cleaner LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of machine cleaners 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Diesel Crane Operator | 1.94% | 49,179 |
| Terminal Operator | 3.85% | 43,328 |
| Front Loader Residential Driver | 4.13% | 79,699 |
| Machine Cleaner | 4.59% | - |
| Bundle Helper | 4.67% | 13,370 |
| Poultry Dressing Worker | 6.68% | 20,070 |
| Green Chain Puller | 10.43% | 11,803 |
Similar machine cleaner jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Diesel Crane Operator | 1.94% | 49,179 |
| Terminal Operator | 3.85% | 43,328 |
| Front Loader Residential Driver | 4.13% | 79,699 |
| Bundle Helper | 4.67% | 13,370 |
| Poultry Dressing Worker | 6.68% | 20,070 |
| Green Chain Puller | 10.43% | 11,803 |
Foreign languages spoken by machine cleaners
The most common foreign language among machine cleaners is Spanish at 44.4%. The second-most popular foreign language spoken is Arabic at 22.2% and Carrier is the third-most popular at 11.1%.
- Spanish, 44.4%
- Arabic, 22.2%
- Carrier, 11.1%
- Xiang, 11.1%
- Somali, 11.1%
Machine cleaner languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 44.4% |
| Arabic | 22.2% |
| Carrier | 11.1% |
| Xiang | 11.1% |
| Somali | 11.1% |
