Machine room operator demographics and statistics in the US
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Machine room operator demographics by:
Machine room operator gender statistics
21.6% of machine room operators are women and 78.4% of machine room operators are men.
- Male, 78.4%
- Female, 21.6%
Machine room operator gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Male | 78.4% |
| Female | 21.6% |
Machine room operator gender pay gap
Women earn 96¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$34,158
Female income
$32,717
Machine room operator gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in machine room operator positions over time. Currently, 21.6% of machine room operators are female.
Machine room operator gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 84.28% | 15.72% |
| 2011 | 82.42% | 17.58% |
| 2012 | 83.07% | 16.93% |
| 2013 | 80.02% | 19.98% |
| 2014 | 80.63% | 19.37% |
| 2015 | 79.46% | 20.54% |
| 2016 | 78.93% | 21.07% |
| 2017 | 81.46% | 18.54% |
| 2018 | 79.05% | 20.95% |
| 2019 | 79.84% | 20.16% |
| 2020 | 79.33% | 20.67% |
| 2021 | 78.42% | 21.58% |
Machine room operator related jobs gender ratio
We compared machine room operators with similar job titles to see how gender ratios vary. As you can see, centrifugal operator and flight information expediter have the biggest gender ratio gaps.
| Job title | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Cosmetician | 3% | 97% |
| Schedule Checker | 10% | 90% |
| Plant Clerk | 14% | 86% |
| Machine Room Operator | 78% | 22% |
| Raw Scales Operator | 95% | 5% |
| Flight Information Expediter | 95% | 5% |
| Centrifugal Operator | 96% | 4% |
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Machine room operator demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among machine room operators is White, which makes up 56.8% of all machine room operators. Comparatively, 15.5% of machine room operators are Hispanic or Latino and 11.7% of machine room operators are Asian.
- White, 56.8%
- Hispanic or Latino, 15.5%
- Asian, 11.7%
- Black or African American, 10.7%
- Unknown, 3.8%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 1.5%
Machine room operator race
| Machine room operator race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 56.8% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 15.5% |
| Asian | 11.7% |
| Black or African American | 10.7% |
| Unknown | 3.8% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 1.5% |
Machine room operator race and ethnicity over time
See how machine room operator racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Machine room operator race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 70.87% | 7.62% | 8.51% | 10.99% |
| 2011 | 65.03% | 10.51% | 10.45% | 11.55% |
| 2012 | 69.15% | 9.62% | 8.14% | 10.63% |
| 2013 | 63.95% | 12.11% | 9.88% | 11.65% |
| 2014 | 64.41% | 12.69% | 7.96% | 12.09% |
| 2015 | 62.50% | 12.46% | 10.14% | 11.78% |
| 2016 | 66.14% | 9.95% | 8.88% | 11.99% |
| 2017 | 64.19% | 10.86% | 9.34% | 12.22% |
| 2018 | 65.33% | 11.94% | 8.77% | 11.99% |
| 2019 | 62.68% | 8.87% | 12.40% | 13.80% |
| 2020 | 65.75% | 7.54% | 8.24% | 13.30% |
| 2021 | 56.83% | 10.70% | 11.73% | 15.46% |
Machine room operator wage gap by race
According to our data, asian machine room operators have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Black or african american machine room operators have the lowest average salary at $32,870.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $34,386 |
| White | $34,591 |
| Black or African American | $32,870 |
| Asian | $35,355 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $33,638 |
Average machine room operator age
See how the average age of machine room operators varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Machine room operator age by race and gender
| Race | Male age | Female age |
|---|---|---|
| White | 53 | 52 |
| Black or African American | 45.5 | 39 |
| Asian | 58 | 53 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 45.5 | 38.5 |
Machine room operator age breakdown
The average age of machine room operators is 40+ years years old, representing 68% of the machine room operator population.
Machine room operator age breakdown
| Machine Room Operator Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 68% |
| 30-40 years | 22% |
| 20-30 years | 10% |
Machine room operator educational attainment
The most common degree for machine room operators is high school diploma, with 40% of machine room operators earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are bachelor's degree degree at 27% and bachelor's degree degree at 19%.
- High School Diploma, 40%
- Bachelor's, 27%
- Associate, 19%
- Diploma, 9%
- Other Degrees, 5%
Machine room operators by degree level
| Machine room operator degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| High School Diploma | 40% |
| Bachelor's | 27% |
| Associate | 19% |
| Diploma | 9% |
| Other Degrees | 5% |
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Machine room operator wage gap by degree level
According to the data, machine room operators with a Associate degree earn more than those without, at $34,998 annually. With a Bachelor's degree, machine room operators earn a median annual income of $34,954 compared to $34,182 for machine room operators with an High School Diploma degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| High School Diploma or Less | $34,182 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $34,954 |
| Some College/ Associate Degree | $34,998 |
Machine room operator employment statistics
Company size where machine room operators work
Below, you can see the size of companies where machine room operators work.
Machine room operator jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 7% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 10% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 24% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 11% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 20% |
| > 10,000 employees | 28% |
Machine room operator jobs by industry
The most common industries for machine room operators are manufacturing, professional and technology.
Machine room operator industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Manufacturing | 32% |
| Fortune 500 | 13% |
| Professional | 10% |
| Technology | 9% |
| Media | 8% |
| Health Care | 5% |
| Real Estate | 3% |
| Retail | 3% |
| Transportation | 2% |
| Finance | 2% |
| Non Profits | 2% |
| Construction | 2% |
| Hospitality | 2% |
| Automotive | 2% |
| Pharmaceutical | 1% |
| Start-up | 1% |
| Education | 1% |
| Energy | 1% |
Machine room operator turnover and employment statistics
Machine room operator unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for machine room operators between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Machine room operator unemployment rate by year
| Year | Machine room operator unemployment rate |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 4.92% |
| 2011 | 5.46% |
| 2012 | 4.99% |
| 2013 | 4.31% |
| 2014 | 3.32% |
| 2015 | 4.27% |
| 2016 | 4.32% |
| 2017 | 4.55% |
| 2018 | 5.48% |
| 2019 | 3.68% |
| 2020 | 3.81% |
| 2021 | 4.61% |
Average machine room operator tenure
The average machine room operator stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 174 machine room operators resumes in Zippia's database.
Machine room operator tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 24% |
| 1-2 years | 32% |
| 3-4 years | 11% |
| 5-7 years | 16% |
| 8-10 years | 6% |
| 11+ years | 10% |
Machine room operator LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of machine room 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Revolving Inventory Clerk | 6.40% | 82,996 |
| Bank Runner | 8.26% | 16,380 |
| Parcel Post Delivery | 9.48% | 7,791 |
| Postal Worker | 10.33% | 26,840 |
| Railroad Maintenance Clerk | 10.63% | 118,279 |
| Machine Room Operator | 11.70% | - |
| Police Dispatcher | 17.25% | 6,964 |
Similar machine room operator jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Revolving Inventory Clerk | 6.40% | 82,996 |
| Bank Runner | 8.26% | 16,380 |
| Parcel Post Delivery | 9.48% | 7,791 |
| Postal Worker | 10.33% | 26,840 |
| Railroad Maintenance Clerk | 10.63% | 118,279 |
| Police Dispatcher | 17.25% | 6,964 |
Foreign languages spoken by machine room operators
- Spanish, 60.0%
- Polish, 40.0%
Machine room operator languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 60.0% |
| Polish | 40.0% |