Machine feeder demographics and statistics in the US
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Machine feeder gender statistics
36.9% of machine feeders are women and 63.1% of machine feeders are men.
- Male, 63.1%
- Female, 36.9%
Machine feeder gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Male | 63.1% |
| Female | 36.9% |
Machine feeder gender pay gap
Women earn 97¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$32,661
Female income
$31,686
Machine feeder gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in machine feeder positions over time. Currently, 36.9% of machine feeders are female.
Machine feeder gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 64.63% | 35.37% |
| 2011 | 61.72% | 38.28% |
| 2012 | 63.00% | 37.00% |
| 2013 | 64.82% | 35.18% |
| 2014 | 72.32% | 27.68% |
| 2015 | 65.64% | 34.36% |
| 2016 | 61.84% | 38.16% |
| 2017 | 68.50% | 31.50% |
| 2018 | 60.24% | 39.76% |
| 2019 | 63.91% | 36.09% |
| 2020 | 61.26% | 38.74% |
| 2021 | 63.11% | 36.89% |
Machine feeder related jobs gender ratio
We compared machine feeders 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 Feeder | 63% | 37% |
| Green Chain Operator | 99% | 1% |
| Tower Crane Operator | 99% | 1% |
| Dredge Operator | 99% | 1% |
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Machine feeder demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among machine feeders is White, which makes up 60.6% of all machine feeders. Comparatively, 15.6% of machine feeders are Hispanic or Latino and 9.0% of machine feeders are Asian.
- White, 60.6%
- Hispanic or Latino, 15.6%
- Asian, 9.0%
- Black or African American, 7.2%
- Unknown, 5.3%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 2.3%
Machine feeder race
| Machine feeder race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 60.6% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 15.6% |
| Asian | 9.0% |
| Black or African American | 7.2% |
| Unknown | 5.3% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 2.3% |
Machine feeder race and ethnicity over time
See how machine feeder racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Machine feeder race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 61.58% | 16.37% | 4.56% | 14.55% |
| 2011 | 63.37% | 12.58% | 3.96% | 15.86% |
| 2012 | 60.56% | 17.77% | 4.65% | 15.12% |
| 2013 | 67.39% | 13.33% | 4.82% | 11.41% |
| 2014 | 61.53% | 13.71% | 3.61% | 18.07% |
| 2015 | 64.30% | 12.21% | 3.71% | 17.12% |
| 2016 | 60.11% | 16.19% | 6.89% | 13.67% |
| 2017 | 67.52% | 12.47% | 4.52% | 10.78% |
| 2018 | 66.35% | 10.68% | 5.01% | 15.25% |
| 2019 | 65.93% | 12.03% | 4.33% | 14.95% |
| 2020 | 68.08% | 6.39% | 4.76% | 15.30% |
| 2021 | 60.57% | 7.19% | 8.99% | 15.56% |
Machine feeder wage gap by race
According to our data, hispanic or latino machine feeders have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Black or african american machine feeders have the lowest average salary at $29,966.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $32,920 |
| White | $33,218 |
| Black or African American | $29,966 |
| Asian | $33,152 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $34,210 |
Machine feeder age breakdown
The average age of machine feeders is 40+ years years old, representing 53% of the machine feeder population.
Machine feeder age breakdown
| Machine Feeder Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 53% |
| 30-40 years | 28% |
| 20-30 years | 19% |
Machine feeder educational attainment
The most common degree for machine feeders is high school diploma, with 48% of machine feeders earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are diploma degree at 27% and diploma degree at 11%.
- High School Diploma, 48%
- Diploma, 27%
- Bachelor's, 11%
- Associate, 10%
- Other Degrees, 4%
Machine feeders by degree level
| Machine feeder degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| High School Diploma | 48% |
| Diploma | 27% |
| Bachelor's | 11% |
| Associate | 10% |
| Other Degrees | 4% |
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Machine feeder employment statistics
Company size where machine feeders work
Below, you can see the size of companies where machine feeders work.
Machine feeder jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 6% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 21% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 25% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 8% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 25% |
| > 10,000 employees | 15% |
Machine feeder jobs by industry
The most common industries for machine feeders are manufacturing, media and professional.
Machine feeder industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Manufacturing | 28% |
| Media | 17% |
| Professional | 13% |
| Retail | 9% |
| Transportation | 7% |
| Technology | 6% |
| Construction | 6% |
| Fortune 500 | 5% |
| Internet | 2% |
| Hospitality | 2% |
| Start-up | 1% |
| Government | 1% |
| Energy | 1% |
| Health Care | 1% |
| Education | 1% |
| Insurance | 1% |
Machine feeder turnover and employment statistics
Machine feeder unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for machine feeders between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Machine feeder unemployment rate by year
| Year | Machine feeder unemployment rate |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 15.73% |
| 2011 | 16.55% |
| 2012 | 10.28% |
| 2013 | 12.43% |
| 2014 | 9.86% |
| 2015 | 9.19% |
| 2016 | 5.80% |
| 2017 | 6.58% |
| 2018 | 6.05% |
| 2019 | 4.73% |
| 2020 | 8.09% |
| 2021 | 6.99% |
Average machine feeder tenure
The average machine feeder stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 203 machine feeders resumes in Zippia's database.
Machine feeder tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 52% |
| 1-2 years | 24% |
| 3-4 years | 10% |
| 5-7 years | 9% |
| 8-10 years | 2% |
| 11+ years | 3% |
Machine feeder LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of machine feeders 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Locomotive Crane Operator | 1.94% | 26,282 |
| Dock Worker/Forklift Operator | 3.85% | 110,536 |
| Disposal Worker | 4.13% | 19,911 |
| Booth Cleaner | 4.59% | 35,554 |
| Mover Helper | 4.67% | 16,603 |
| Pack Master | 6.68% | 9,106 |
| Machine Feeder | 10.43% | - |
Similar machine feeder jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Locomotive Crane Operator | 1.94% | 26,282 |
| Dock Worker/Forklift Operator | 3.85% | 110,536 |
| Disposal Worker | 4.13% | 19,911 |
| Booth Cleaner | 4.59% | 35,554 |
| Mover Helper | 4.67% | 16,603 |
| Pack Master | 6.68% | 9,106 |
Foreign languages spoken by machine feeders
The most common foreign language among machine feeders is French at 33.3%. The second-most popular foreign language spoken is Spanish at 33.3% and Mandarin is the third-most popular at 16.7%.
- French, 33.3%
- Spanish, 33.3%
- Mandarin, 16.7%
- Khmer, 16.7%
Machine feeder languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| French | 33.3% |
| Spanish | 33.3% |
| Mandarin | 16.7% |
| Khmer | 16.7% |
