Machine feed operator demographics and statistics in the US
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Machine feed operator gender statistics
31.8% of machine feed operators are women and 68.2% of machine feed operators are men.
- Male, 68.2%
- Female, 31.8%
Machine feed operator gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Male | 68.2% |
| Female | 31.8% |
Machine feed operator gender pay gap
Women earn 93¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$39,254
Female income
$36,545
Machine feed operator gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in machine feed operator positions over time. Currently, 31.8% of machine feed operators are female.
Machine feed operator gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 43.82% | 56.18% |
| 2011 | 38.96% | 61.04% |
| 2012 | 64.35% | 35.65% |
| 2013 | 67.48% | 32.52% |
| 2014 | 57.73% | 42.27% |
| 2015 | 58.40% | 41.60% |
| 2016 | 63.52% | 36.48% |
| 2017 | 70.21% | 29.79% |
| 2018 | 88.43% | 11.57% |
| 2019 | 70.23% | 29.77% |
| 2020 | 72.16% | 27.84% |
| 2021 | 68.18% | 31.82% |
Machine feed operator related jobs gender ratio
We compared machine feed operators with similar job titles to see how gender ratios vary. As you can see, dye tub operator and cloth doffer have the biggest gender ratio gaps.
| Job title | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Laundress | 3% | 97% |
| Custom Seamstress | 3% | 97% |
| Seamstress | 6% | 94% |
| Machine Feed Operator | 68% | 32% |
| Dry Finisher | 94% | 6% |
| Cloth Doffer | 95% | 5% |
| Dye Tub Operator | 97% | 3% |
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Machine feed operator demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among machine feed operators is White, which makes up 66.8% of all machine feed operators. Comparatively, 12.5% of machine feed operators are Black or African American and 11.0% of machine feed operators are Hispanic or Latino.
- White, 66.8%
- Black or African American, 12.5%
- Hispanic or Latino, 11.0%
- Asian, 4.9%
- Unknown, 3.4%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 1.4%
Machine feed operator race
| Machine feed operator race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 66.8% |
| Black or African American | 12.5% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 11.0% |
| Asian | 4.9% |
| Unknown | 3.4% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 1.4% |
Machine feed operator race and ethnicity over time
See how machine feed operator racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Machine feed operator race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 63.45% | 13.57% | 8.58% | 10.99% |
| 2011 | 61.58% | 12.15% | 7.15% | 12.37% |
| 2012 | 72.11% | 10.73% | 4.06% | 10.72% |
| 2013 | 62.14% | 12.95% | 10.56% | 12.11% |
| 2014 | 63.23% | 11.98% | 5.14% | 17.66% |
| 2015 | 66.34% | 12.99% | 5.20% | 11.39% |
| 2016 | 57.75% | 13.93% | 5.83% | 21.09% |
| 2017 | 69.30% | 7.80% | 7.26% | 12.93% |
| 2018 | 62.95% | 6.68% | 9.27% | 19.55% |
| 2019 | 68.36% | 10.69% | 6.79% | 11.15% |
| 2020 | 64.84% | 10.74% | 6.51% | 11.19% |
| 2021 | 66.83% | 12.51% | 4.88% | 11.01% |
Machine feed operator wage gap by race
According to our data, white machine feed operators have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Unknown machine feed operators have the lowest average salary at $37,293.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $37,293 |
| White | $40,815 |
| Black or African American | $38,892 |
| Asian | $40,531 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $38,843 |
Machine feed operator age breakdown
The average age of machine feed operators is 40+ years years old, representing 56% of the machine feed operator population.
Machine feed operator age breakdown
| Machine Feed Operator Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 56% |
| 30-40 years | 25% |
| 20-30 years | 17% |
Machine feed operator educational attainment
The most common degree for machine feed operators is high school diploma, with 60% of machine feed operators earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are associate degree degree at 21% and associate degree degree at 6%.
- High School Diploma, 60%
- Associate, 21%
- Bachelor's, 6%
- Diploma, 3%
- Other Degrees, 10%
Machine feed operators by degree level
| Machine feed operator degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| High School Diploma | 60% |
| Associate | 21% |
| Bachelor's | 6% |
| Diploma | 3% |
| Other Degrees | 10% |
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Machine feed operator wage gap by degree level
According to the data, machine feed operators with a Bachelor's degree earn more than those without, at $41,359 annually. With a Associate degree, machine feed operators earn a median annual income of $39,754 compared to $38,227 for machine feed operators with an High School Diploma degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| High School Diploma or Less | $38,227 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $41,359 |
| No Education | $36,985 |
| Some College/ Associate Degree | $39,754 |
Machine feed operator employment statistics
Company size where machine feed operators work
Below, you can see the size of companies where machine feed operators work.
Machine feed operator jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 8% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 11% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 25% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 10% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 25% |
| > 10,000 employees | 23% |
Machine feed operator jobs by industry
The most common industries for machine feed operators are manufacturing, professional and transportation.
Machine feed operator industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Manufacturing | 31% |
| Professional | 13% |
| Transportation | 10% |
| Fortune 500 | 9% |
| Media | 6% |
| Retail | 4% |
| Construction | 4% |
| Pharmaceutical | 3% |
| Internet | 3% |
| Hospitality | 3% |
| Automotive | 3% |
| Real Estate | 2% |
| Technology | 2% |
| Finance | 1% |
| Energy | 1% |
| Non Profits | 1% |
| Start-up | 1% |
| Agriculture | 1% |
| Insurance | 1% |
Machine feed operator turnover and employment statistics
Machine feed operator unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for machine feed operators between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Machine feed operator unemployment rate by year
| Year | Machine feed operator unemployment rate |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 13.04% |
| 2011 | 13.73% |
| 2012 | 4.17% |
| 2013 | 7.30% |
| 2014 | 6.15% |
| 2015 | 4.00% |
| 2016 | 3.85% |
| 2017 | 3.05% |
| 2018 | 1.67% |
| 2019 | 1.41% |
| 2020 | 5.32% |
| 2021 | 7.02% |
Average machine feed operator tenure
The average machine feed operator stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 163 machine feed operators resumes in Zippia's database.
Machine feed operator tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 31% |
| 1-2 years | 34% |
| 3-4 years | 11% |
| 5-7 years | 11% |
| 8-10 years | 4% |
| 11+ years | 8% |
Machine feed operator LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of machine feed 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Laundry Sorter | 5.10% | 24,832 |
| Back Upholsterer | 5.26% | 1,772 |
| Seam Feller | 5.45% | 8 |
| Cutting Machine Fixer | 7.83% | 30,261 |
| Machine Feed Operator | 8.77% | - |
| Alterations Tailor | 12.01% | 1,025 |
Similar machine feed operator jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Laundry Sorter | 5.10% | 24,832 |
| Back Upholsterer | 5.26% | 1,772 |
| Seam Feller | 5.45% | 8 |
| Cutting Machine Fixer | 7.83% | 30,261 |
| Alterations Tailor | 12.01% | 1,025 |
Foreign languages spoken by machine feed operators
- Spanish, 100.0%
Machine feed operator languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 100.0% |