Machine tender demographics and statistics in the US
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Machine tender gender statistics
22.4% of machine tenders are women and 77.6% of machine tenders are men.
- Male, 77.6%
- Female, 22.4%
Machine tender gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Male | 77.6% |
| Female | 22.4% |
Machine tender gender pay gap
Women earn 87¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$36,951
Female income
$32,149
Machine tender gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in machine tender positions over time. Currently, 22.4% of machine tenders are female.
Machine tender gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 75.83% | 24.17% |
| 2011 | 76.58% | 23.42% |
| 2012 | 76.61% | 23.39% |
| 2013 | 76.56% | 23.44% |
| 2014 | 77.53% | 22.47% |
| 2015 | 75.32% | 24.68% |
| 2016 | 76.60% | 23.40% |
| 2017 | 77.61% | 22.39% |
| 2018 | 77.31% | 22.69% |
| 2019 | 76.17% | 23.83% |
| 2020 | 78.12% | 21.88% |
| 2021 | 77.56% | 22.44% |
Machine tender related jobs gender ratio
We compared machine tenders 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 Tender | 78% | 22% |
| Bucket Operator | 99% | 1% |
| Stone Cutter | 99% | 1% |
| Corrugator | 99% | 1% |
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Machine tender demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among machine tenders is White, which makes up 60.3% of all machine tenders. Comparatively, 15.7% of machine tenders are Hispanic or Latino and 12.0% of machine tenders are Black or African American.
- White, 60.3%
- Hispanic or Latino, 15.7%
- Black or African American, 12.0%
- Asian, 7.4%
- Unknown, 3.4%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 1.2%
Machine tender race
| Machine tender race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 60.3% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 15.7% |
| Black or African American | 12.0% |
| Asian | 7.4% |
| Unknown | 3.4% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 1.2% |
Machine tender race and ethnicity over time
See how machine tender racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Machine tender race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 64.24% | 13.85% | 4.38% | 15.95% |
| 2011 | 62.93% | 14.02% | 5.32% | 15.99% |
| 2012 | 62.47% | 12.42% | 6.17% | 17.15% |
| 2013 | 63.93% | 13.68% | 5.28% | 15.10% |
| 2014 | 62.26% | 12.92% | 6.24% | 16.52% |
| 2015 | 64.18% | 12.76% | 6.23% | 14.72% |
| 2016 | 62.11% | 12.02% | 7.26% | 16.23% |
| 2017 | 62.81% | 12.36% | 6.97% | 15.27% |
| 2018 | 63.53% | 11.87% | 5.89% | 16.19% |
| 2019 | 65.34% | 12.26% | 6.29% | 13.73% |
| 2020 | 62.89% | 12.97% | 5.73% | 14.33% |
| 2021 | 60.32% | 12.01% | 7.37% | 15.69% |
Machine tender wage gap by race
According to our data, white machine tenders have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Unknown machine tenders have the lowest average salary at $33,380.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $33,380 |
| White | $43,787 |
| Black or African American | $37,588 |
| Asian | $35,749 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $35,073 |
Average machine tender age
See how the average age of machine tenders varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Machine tender 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 tender age breakdown
The average age of machine tenders is 40+ years years old, representing 64% of the machine tender population.
Machine tender age breakdown
| Machine Tender Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 64% |
| 30-40 years | 20% |
| 20-30 years | 15% |
Machine tender educational attainment
The most common degree for machine tenders is high school diploma, with 61% of machine tenders earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are associate degree degree at 21% and associate degree degree at 8%.
- High School Diploma, 61%
- Associate, 21%
- Bachelor's, 8%
- Diploma, 7%
- Other Degrees, 3%
Machine tenders by degree level
| Machine tender degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| High School Diploma | 61% |
| Associate | 21% |
| Bachelor's | 8% |
| Diploma | 7% |
| Other Degrees | 3% |
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Machine tender wage gap by degree level
According to the data, machine tenders with a Associate degree earn more than those without, at $38,942 annually. With a Bachelor's degree, machine tenders earn a median annual income of $37,800 compared to $36,715 for machine tenders with an High School Diploma degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| High School Diploma or Less | $36,715 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $37,800 |
| No Education | $32,138 |
| Some College/ Associate Degree | $38,942 |
Machine tender employment statistics
Most machine tenders work for a private in the manufacturing industry.
Company size where machine tenders work
Below, you can see the size of companies where machine tenders work.
Machine tender jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 5% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 11% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 21% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 10% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 32% |
| > 10,000 employees | 21% |
Machine tender jobs by company type
Employees with the machine tender job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most machine tenders prefer to work at private companies over public companies.
Machine tender jobs by sector
| Company type | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 1% |
| Public | 30% |
| Private | 67% |
| Government | 2% |
Machine tender jobs by industry
The most common industries for machine tenders are manufacturing, professional and media.
Machine tender industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Manufacturing | 45% |
| Professional | 11% |
| Fortune 500 | 10% |
| Media | 6% |
| Transportation | 5% |
| Technology | 4% |
| Construction | 3% |
| Retail | 3% |
| Government | 2% |
| Health Care | 2% |
| Pharmaceutical | 1% |
| Finance | 1% |
| Energy | 1% |
| Internet | 1% |
| Utilities | 1% |
| Agriculture | 1% |
| Hospitality | 1% |
| Automotive | 1% |
| Education | 1% |
Machine tender turnover and employment statistics
Machine tender unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for machine tenders between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Machine tender unemployment rate by year
| Year | Machine tender 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 tender tenure
The average machine tender stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 219 machine tenders resumes in Zippia's database.
Machine tender tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 27% |
| 1-2 years | 26% |
| 3-4 years | 10% |
| 5-7 years | 10% |
| 8-10 years | 8% |
| 11+ years | 20% |
Machine tender LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of machine tenders 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Swatch Checker | 4.47% | 6,856 |
| Machine Tender | 4.75% | - |
| Porcelain Technician | 5.24% | 6,221 |
| Paper Bag Maker | 7.84% | 8,106 |
| Bottom Precipitator Operator | 8.41% | 26,062 |
| Manufacturing Helper | 8.89% | 40,483 |
| Art Tracer | 15.21% | 2,777 |
Similar machine tender jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Swatch Checker | 4.47% | 6,856 |
| Porcelain Technician | 5.24% | 6,221 |
| Paper Bag Maker | 7.84% | 8,106 |
| Bottom Precipitator Operator | 8.41% | 26,062 |
| Manufacturing Helper | 8.89% | 40,483 |
| Art Tracer | 15.21% | 2,777 |
Foreign languages spoken by machine tenders
- Spanish, 66.7%
- Carrier, 33.3%
Machine tender languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 66.7% |
| Carrier | 33.3% |
