Mail machine operator demographics and statistics in the US
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Mail machine operator demographics by:
Mail machine operator gender statistics
42.5% of mail machine operators are women and 57.5% of mail machine operators are men.
- Male, 57.5%
- Female, 42.5%
Mail machine operator gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Male | 57.5% |
| Female | 42.5% |
Mail machine operator gender pay gap
Women earn 95¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$31,637
Female income
$30,062
Mail machine operator gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in mail machine operator positions over time. Currently, 42.5% of mail machine operators are female.
Mail machine operator gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 52.15% | 47.85% |
| 2011 | 50.74% | 49.26% |
| 2012 | 51.15% | 48.85% |
| 2013 | 52.57% | 47.43% |
| 2014 | 51.68% | 48.32% |
| 2015 | 50.07% | 49.93% |
| 2016 | 55.42% | 44.58% |
| 2017 | 53.33% | 46.67% |
| 2018 | 53.78% | 46.22% |
| 2019 | 53.89% | 46.11% |
| 2020 | 49.98% | 50.02% |
| 2021 | 57.50% | 42.50% |
Mail machine operator related jobs gender ratio
We compared mail machine operators with similar job titles to see how gender ratios vary. As you can see, blueprint reader and recovery operator have the biggest gender ratio gaps.
| Job title | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Statistical Typist | 6% | 94% |
| Medical Typist | 7% | 93% |
| Insurance Biller | 7% | 93% |
| Mail Machine Operator | 58% | 42% |
| High Speed Printer Operator | 85% | 15% |
| Recovery Operator | 88% | 12% |
| Blueprint Reader | 95% | 5% |
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Mail machine operator demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among mail machine operators is White, which makes up 59.8% of all mail machine operators. Comparatively, 19.3% of mail machine operators are Hispanic or Latino and 10.2% of mail machine operators are Black or African American.
- White, 59.8%
- Hispanic or Latino, 19.3%
- Black or African American, 10.2%
- Asian, 6.6%
- Unknown, 3.5%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.6%
Mail machine operator race
| Mail machine operator race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 59.8% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 19.3% |
| Black or African American | 10.2% |
| Asian | 6.6% |
| Unknown | 3.5% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.6% |
Mail machine operator race and ethnicity over time
See how mail machine operator racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Mail machine operator race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 61.97% | 11.25% | 7.06% | 17.95% |
| 2011 | 59.66% | 13.43% | 6.17% | 18.21% |
| 2012 | 62.12% | 12.98% | 5.87% | 16.74% |
| 2013 | 61.57% | 11.45% | 5.80% | 18.01% |
| 2014 | 60.57% | 12.70% | 6.64% | 17.73% |
| 2015 | 60.94% | 12.07% | 7.19% | 17.68% |
| 2016 | 60.93% | 10.04% | 6.50% | 19.58% |
| 2017 | 60.19% | 11.04% | 6.18% | 19.60% |
| 2018 | 61.85% | 11.68% | 4.57% | 18.45% |
| 2019 | 63.25% | 8.57% | 7.38% | 18.56% |
| 2020 | 63.21% | 7.05% | 8.24% | 17.33% |
| 2021 | 59.80% | 10.17% | 6.58% | 19.27% |
Mail machine operator wage gap by race
According to our data, asian mail machine operators have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Unknown mail machine operators have the lowest average salary at $30,261.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $30,261 |
| White | $32,049 |
| Black or African American | $31,567 |
| Asian | $32,892 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $31,471 |
Average mail machine operator age
See how the average age of mail machine operators varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Mail machine operator age by race and gender
| Race | Male age | Female age |
|---|---|---|
| White | 45 | 54 |
| Black or African American | 41 | 46 |
| Asian | 50 | 57 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 36 | 49 |
Mail machine operator age breakdown
The average age of mail machine operators is 40+ years years old, representing 59% of the mail machine operator population.
Mail machine operator age breakdown
| Mail Machine Operator Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 59% |
| 30-40 years | 21% |
| 20-30 years | 20% |
Mail machine operator educational attainment
The most common degree for mail machine operators is high school diploma, with 35% of mail machine operators earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are bachelor's degree degree at 28% and bachelor's degree degree at 21%.
- High School Diploma, 35%
- Bachelor's, 28%
- Associate, 21%
- Diploma, 8%
- Other Degrees, 8%
Mail machine operators by degree level
| Mail machine operator degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| High School Diploma | 35% |
| Bachelor's | 28% |
| Associate | 21% |
| Diploma | 8% |
| Other Degrees | 8% |
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Mail machine operator wage gap by degree level
According to the data, mail machine operators with a Bachelor's degree earn more than those without, at $32,450 annually. With a Associate degree, mail machine operators earn a median annual income of $31,150 compared to $30,966 for mail machine operators with an High School Diploma degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| High School Diploma or Less | $30,966 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $32,450 |
| Some College/ Associate Degree | $31,150 |
Mail machine operator employment statistics
Most mail machine operators work for a private in the professional industry.
Company size where mail machine operators work
Below, you can see the size of companies where mail machine operators work.
Mail machine operator jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 4% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 8% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 19% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 11% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 28% |
| > 10,000 employees | 31% |
Mail machine operator jobs by company type
Employees with the mail machine operator job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most mail machine operators prefer to work at private companies over public companies.
Mail machine operator jobs by sector
| Company type | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 6% |
| Public | 33% |
| Private | 58% |
| Government | 3% |
Mail machine operator jobs by industry
The most common industries for mail machine operators are professional, finance and manufacturing.
Mail machine operator industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Fortune 500 | 15% |
| Professional | 14% |
| Finance | 11% |
| Manufacturing | 8% |
| Media | 6% |
| Technology | 6% |
| Education | 5% |
| Insurance | 5% |
| Transportation | 4% |
| Retail | 4% |
| Health Care | 3% |
| Non Profits | 3% |
| Internet | 2% |
| Hospitality | 2% |
| Government | 2% |
| Utilities | 2% |
| Pharmaceutical | 1% |
| Construction | 1% |
| Telecommunication | 1% |
| Start-up | 1% |
| Energy | 1% |
| Real Estate | 1% |
| Agriculture | 1% |
Mail machine operator turnover and employment statistics
Mail machine operator unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for mail machine operators between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Mail machine operator unemployment rate by year
| Year | Mail machine operator unemployment rate |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 12.67% |
| 2011 | 13.55% |
| 2012 | 13.34% |
| 2013 | 10.77% |
| 2014 | 9.11% |
| 2015 | 7.56% |
| 2016 | 7.66% |
| 2017 | 6.16% |
| 2018 | 6.02% |
| 2019 | 3.72% |
| 2020 | 6.72% |
| 2021 | 9.40% |
Average mail machine operator tenure
The average mail machine operator stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 2,571 mail machine operators resumes in Zippia's database.
Mail machine operator tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 21% |
| 1-2 years | 35% |
| 3-4 years | 16% |
| 5-7 years | 14% |
| 8-10 years | 5% |
| 11+ years | 10% |
Mail machine operator LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of mail machine 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Data Operator | 4.67% | 104,846 |
| Program Clerk | 5.99% | 129,589 |
| Press Clipper | 6.98% | 3,770 |
| Mail Machine Operator | 7.16% | - |
| Insurance Claims Processor | 11.18% | 48,777 |
| Statistical Clerk | 11.19% | 66,801 |
| Collating Machine Operator | 14.20% | 53,656 |
Similar mail machine operator jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Data Operator | 4.67% | 104,846 |
| Program Clerk | 5.99% | 129,589 |
| Press Clipper | 6.98% | 3,770 |
| Insurance Claims Processor | 11.18% | 48,777 |
| Statistical Clerk | 11.19% | 66,801 |
| Collating Machine Operator | 14.20% | 53,656 |
Foreign languages spoken by mail machine operators
The most common foreign language among mail machine operators is Spanish at 72.0%. The second-most popular foreign language spoken is French at 5.3% and Tagalog is the third-most popular at 4.0%.
- Spanish, 72.0%
- French, 5.3%
- Tagalog, 4.0%
- German, 2.7%
- Swahili, 1.3%
- Other, 14.7%
Mail machine operator languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 72.0% |
| French | 5.3% |
| Tagalog | 4.0% |
| German | 2.7% |
| Swahili | 1.3% |
| Other | 14.7% |
