Machine tool operator demographics and statistics in the US
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Machine tool operator demographics by:
Machine tool operator gender statistics
10.2% of machine tool operators are women and 89.8% of machine tool operators are men.
- Male, 89.8%
- Female, 10.2%
Machine tool operator gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Male | 89.8% |
| Female | 10.2% |
Machine tool operator gender pay gap
Women earn 57¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$48,642
Female income
$27,675
Machine tool operator gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in machine tool operator positions over time. Currently, 10.2% of machine tool operators are female.
Machine tool operator gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 90.63% | 9.37% |
| 2011 | 91.00% | 9.00% |
| 2012 | 90.56% | 9.44% |
| 2013 | 92.21% | 7.79% |
| 2014 | 89.94% | 10.06% |
| 2015 | 91.69% | 8.31% |
| 2016 | 90.03% | 9.97% |
| 2017 | 91.45% | 8.55% |
| 2018 | 91.81% | 8.19% |
| 2019 | 91.70% | 8.30% |
| 2020 | 91.15% | 8.85% |
| 2021 | 89.76% | 10.24% |
Machine tool operator related jobs gender ratio
We compared machine tool operators with similar job titles to see how gender ratios vary. As you can see, head machinist and die repair machinist have the biggest gender ratio gaps.
| Job title | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Special Process Person | 31% | 69% |
| Machine Tool Operator | 90% | 10% |
| Research And Development Machinist | 99% | 1% |
| Die Repair Machinist | 99% | 1% |
| Head Machinist | 99% | 1% |
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Machine tool operator demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among machine tool operators is White, which makes up 68.1% of all machine tool operators. Comparatively, 14.7% of machine tool operators are Hispanic or Latino and 6.0% of machine tool operators are Asian.
- White, 68.1%
- Hispanic or Latino, 14.7%
- Asian, 6.0%
- Unknown, 5.4%
- Black or African American, 4.9%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.9%
Machine tool operator race
| Machine tool operator race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 68.1% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 14.7% |
| Asian | 6.0% |
| Unknown | 5.4% |
| Black or African American | 4.9% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.9% |
Machine tool operator race and ethnicity over time
See how machine tool operator racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Machine tool operator race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 72.95% | 7.64% | 6.58% | 11.01% |
| 2011 | 74.96% | 6.45% | 4.83% | 12.45% |
| 2012 | 75.22% | 5.50% | 4.82% | 12.84% |
| 2013 | 72.81% | 5.13% | 5.48% | 14.43% |
| 2014 | 72.82% | 5.18% | 5.62% | 14.01% |
| 2015 | 73.60% | 5.96% | 5.93% | 12.61% |
| 2016 | 72.20% | 5.86% | 6.01% | 14.33% |
| 2017 | 73.69% | 5.48% | 5.29% | 13.41% |
| 2018 | 73.57% | 5.17% | 5.32% | 13.84% |
| 2019 | 69.97% | 5.36% | 6.66% | 14.96% |
| 2020 | 66.53% | 7.64% | 5.62% | 15.33% |
| 2021 | 68.09% | 4.85% | 6.03% | 14.73% |
Machine tool operator wage gap by race
According to our data, white machine tool operators have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Hispanic or latino machine tool operators have the lowest average salary at $43,100.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $51,368 |
| White | $52,207 |
| Black or African American | $48,073 |
| Asian | $49,006 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $43,100 |
Average machine tool operator age
See how the average age of machine tool operators varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Machine tool operator age by race and gender
| Race | Male age | Female age |
|---|---|---|
| Unknown | 42 | |
| White | 43 | 48 |
| Black or African American | 38.5 | |
| Asian | 48 | |
| Hispanic or Latino | 46.5 |
Machine tool operator age breakdown
The average age of machine tool operators is 40+ years years old, representing 60% of the machine tool operator population.
Machine tool operator age breakdown
| Machine Tool Operator Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 60% |
| 30-40 years | 27% |
| 20-30 years | 13% |
Machine tool operator educational attainment
The most common degree for machine tool operators is associate degree, with 35% of machine tool operators earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are high school diploma degree at 33% and high school diploma degree at 17%.
- Associate, 35%
- High School Diploma, 33%
- Bachelor's, 17%
- Diploma, 11%
- Other Degrees, 4%
Machine tool operators by degree level
| Machine tool operator degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Associate | 35% |
| High School Diploma | 33% |
| Bachelor's | 17% |
| Diploma | 11% |
| Other Degrees | 4% |
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Machine tool operator wage gap by degree level
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| High School Diploma or Less | $35,989 |
| Some College/ Associate Degree | $42,445 |
Machine tool operator employment statistics
Most machine tool operators work for a private in the manufacturing industry.
Company size where machine tool operators work
Below, you can see the size of companies where machine tool operators work.
Machine tool operator jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 7% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 13% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 23% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 9% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 26% |
| > 10,000 employees | 22% |
Machine tool operator jobs by company type
Employees with the machine tool operator job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most machine tool operators prefer to work at private companies over public companies.
Machine tool operator jobs by sector
| Company type | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 3% |
| Public | 24% |
| Private | 69% |
| Government | 4% |
Machine tool operator jobs by industry
The most common industries for machine tool operators are manufacturing, technology and professional.
Machine tool operator industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Manufacturing | 31% |
| Fortune 500 | 11% |
| Technology | 11% |
| Professional | 10% |
| Automotive | 6% |
| Energy | 6% |
| Transportation | 4% |
| Government | 4% |
| Health Care | 4% |
| Education | 3% |
| Retail | 2% |
| Finance | 2% |
| Utilities | 1% |
| Hospitality | 1% |
| Real Estate | 1% |
| Start-up | 1% |
| Insurance | 1% |
| Construction | 1% |
| Telecommunication | 1% |
Machine tool operator turnover and employment statistics
Machine tool operator unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for machine tool operators between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Machine tool operator unemployment rate by year
| Year | Machine tool operator unemployment rate |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 13.77% |
| 2011 | 9.31% |
| 2012 | 5.79% |
| 2013 | 4.30% |
| 2014 | 5.56% |
| 2015 | 4.10% |
| 2016 | 3.78% |
| 2017 | 3.88% |
| 2018 | 2.90% |
| 2019 | 1.69% |
| 2020 | 5.66% |
| 2021 | 4.45% |
Average machine tool operator tenure
The average machine tool operator stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 781 machine tool operators resumes in Zippia's database.
Machine tool operator tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 25% |
| 1-2 years | 34% |
| 3-4 years | 14% |
| 5-7 years | 12% |
| 8-10 years | 3% |
| 11+ years | 11% |
Machine tool operator LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of machine tool 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Acetylene Cutter | 2.57% | 4,503 |
| Die Baker | 2.99% | 7,034 |
| Aluminum Molder | 3.20% | 379 |
| Marine Engine Machinist | 3.26% | 21,420 |
| Roll Table Operator | 3.27% | 26,852 |
| Machine Tool Operator | 5.87% | - |
| Roll Grinder | 6.48% | 1,264 |
Similar machine tool operator jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Acetylene Cutter | 2.57% | 4,503 |
| Die Baker | 2.99% | 7,034 |
| Aluminum Molder | 3.20% | 379 |
| Marine Engine Machinist | 3.26% | 21,420 |
| Roll Table Operator | 3.27% | 26,852 |
| Roll Grinder | 6.48% | 1,264 |
Foreign languages spoken by machine tool operators
The most common foreign language among machine tool operators is Spanish at 62.5%. The second-most popular foreign language spoken is Hmong at 12.5% and Russian is the third-most popular at 12.5%.
- Spanish, 62.5%
- Hmong, 12.5%
- Russian, 12.5%
- Carrier, 12.5%
Machine tool operator languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 62.5% |
| Hmong | 12.5% |
| Russian | 12.5% |
| Carrier | 12.5% |
