Machine packager demographics and statistics in the US
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Machine packager gender statistics
64.9% of machine packagers are women and 35.1% of machine packagers are men.
- Female, 64.9%
- Male, 35.1%
Machine packager gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Female | 64.9% |
| Male | 35.1% |
Machine packager gender pay gap
Women earn 95¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$34,767
Female income
$33,035
Machine packager gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in machine packager positions over time. Currently, 64.9% of machine packagers are female.
Machine packager gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 32.96% | 67.04% |
| 2011 | 33.88% | 66.12% |
| 2012 | 33.92% | 66.08% |
| 2013 | 33.85% | 66.15% |
| 2014 | 35.10% | 64.90% |
| 2015 | 32.35% | 67.65% |
| 2016 | 33.91% | 66.09% |
| 2017 | 35.20% | 64.80% |
| 2018 | 34.80% | 65.20% |
| 2019 | 33.37% | 66.63% |
| 2020 | 35.87% | 64.13% |
| 2021 | 35.14% | 64.86% |
Machine packager related jobs gender ratio
We compared machine packagers with similar job titles to see how gender ratios vary. As you can see, corrugator and stone cutter have the biggest gender ratio gaps.
| Job title | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Screen Examiner | 7% | 93% |
| Cake Decorator | 9% | 91% |
| Garment Inspector | 10% | 90% |
| Machine Packager | 35% | 65% |
| Bucket Operator | 99% | 1% |
| Stone Cutter | 99% | 1% |
| Corrugator | 99% | 1% |
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Machine packager demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among machine packagers is White, which makes up 39.8% of all machine packagers. Comparatively, 31.8% of machine packagers are Hispanic or Latino and 16.7% of machine packagers are Black or African American.
- White, 39.8%
- Hispanic or Latino, 31.8%
- Black or African American, 16.7%
- Asian, 7.1%
- Unknown, 3.4%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 1.2%
Machine packager race
| Machine packager race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 39.8% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 31.8% |
| Black or African American | 16.7% |
| Asian | 7.1% |
| Unknown | 3.4% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 1.2% |
Machine packager race and ethnicity over time
See how machine packager racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Machine packager race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 43.73% | 18.54% | 4.09% | 32.08% |
| 2011 | 42.42% | 18.71% | 5.03% | 32.13% |
| 2012 | 41.96% | 17.11% | 5.87% | 33.29% |
| 2013 | 43.42% | 18.37% | 4.99% | 31.23% |
| 2014 | 41.75% | 17.61% | 5.95% | 32.65% |
| 2015 | 43.67% | 17.45% | 5.94% | 30.86% |
| 2016 | 41.60% | 16.71% | 6.96% | 32.36% |
| 2017 | 42.30% | 17.05% | 6.68% | 31.40% |
| 2018 | 43.02% | 16.57% | 5.60% | 32.32% |
| 2019 | 44.83% | 16.95% | 6.00% | 29.86% |
| 2020 | 42.38% | 17.66% | 5.44% | 30.47% |
| 2021 | 39.81% | 16.70% | 7.08% | 31.82% |
Machine packager wage gap by race
According to our data, white machine packagers have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Unknown machine packagers have the lowest average salary at $33,494.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $33,494 |
| White | $37,003 |
| Black or African American | $34,986 |
| Asian | $34,348 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $34,108 |
Average machine packager age
See how the average age of machine packagers varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Machine packager age by race and gender
| Race | Male age | Female age |
|---|---|---|
| Unknown | 40 | 44 |
| White | 42 | 50 |
| Black or African American | 40 | 49.5 |
| Asian | 46 | 51.5 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 42 | 47 |
Machine packager age breakdown
The average age of machine packagers is 40+ years years old, representing 64% of the machine packager population.
Machine packager age breakdown
| Machine Packager Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 64% |
| 30-40 years | 20% |
| 20-30 years | 15% |
Machine packager educational attainment
- High School Diploma, 67%
- Associate, 25%
- Other Degrees, 8%
Machine packagers by degree level
| Machine packager degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| High School Diploma | 67% |
| Associate | 25% |
| Other Degrees | 8% |
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Machine packager wage gap by degree level
According to the data, machine packagers with a Associate degree earn more than those without, at $35,444 annually. With a Bachelor's degree, machine packagers earn a median annual income of $35,058 compared to $34,685 for machine packagers with an High School Diploma degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| High School Diploma or Less | $34,685 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $35,058 |
| No Education | $33,031 |
| Some College/ Associate Degree | $35,444 |
Machine packager employment statistics
Company size where machine packagers work
Below, you can see the size of companies where machine packagers work.
Machine packager jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 13% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 13% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 17% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 17% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 21% |
| > 10,000 employees | 21% |
Machine packager jobs by industry
The most common industries for machine packagers are manufacturing, retail and media.
Machine packager industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Manufacturing | 44% |
| Retail | 12% |
| Media | 8% |
| Professional | 8% |
| Hospitality | 8% |
| Telecommunication | 4% |
| Agriculture | 4% |
| Health Care | 4% |
| Fortune 500 | 4% |
| Technology | 4% |
Machine packager turnover and employment statistics
Machine packager unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for machine packagers between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Machine packager unemployment rate by year
| Year | Machine packager unemployment rate |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 15.94% |
| 2011 | 15.49% |
| 2012 | 13.87% |
| 2013 | 12.49% |
| 2014 | 12.20% |
| 2015 | 9.40% |
| 2016 | 7.70% |
| 2017 | 8.32% |
| 2018 | 7.77% |
| 2019 | 8.42% |
| 2020 | 6.77% |
| 2021 | 8.38% |
Average machine packager tenure
The average machine packager stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 34 machine packagers resumes in Zippia's database.
Machine packager tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 26% |
| 1-2 years | 37% |
| 3-4 years | 16% |
| 5-7 years | 13% |
| 8-10 years | 0% |
| 11+ years | 8% |
Machine packager LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of machine packagers 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Blade Balancer | 4.47% | 51 |
| Machine Packager | 4.75% | - |
| Porcelain Finisher | 5.24% | 2,084 |
| Paper Maker | 7.84% | 7,915 |
| Crude Oil Treater | 8.41% | 1,867 |
| Viscose Department Worker | 8.89% | 55,289 |
| Custom Color Technician | 15.21% | 6,268 |
Similar machine packager jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Blade Balancer | 4.47% | 51 |
| Porcelain Finisher | 5.24% | 2,084 |
| Paper Maker | 7.84% | 7,915 |
| Crude Oil Treater | 8.41% | 1,867 |
| Viscose Department Worker | 8.89% | 55,289 |
| Custom Color Technician | 15.21% | 6,268 |
Foreign languages spoken by machine packagers
- Spanish, 100.0%
Machine packager languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 100.0% |