Making machine operator demographics and statistics in the US
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Making machine operator gender statistics
24.1% of making machine operators are women and 75.9% of making machine operators are men.
- Male, 75.9%
- Female, 24.1%
Making machine operator gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Male | 75.9% |
| Female | 24.1% |
Making machine operator gender pay gap
Women earn 96¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$37,684
Female income
$36,001
Making machine operator gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in making machine operator positions over time. Currently, 24.1% of making machine operators are female.
Making machine operator gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 72.99% | 27.01% |
| 2011 | 73.82% | 26.18% |
| 2012 | 75.26% | 24.74% |
| 2013 | 74.05% | 25.95% |
| 2014 | 74.29% | 25.71% |
| 2015 | 75.98% | 24.02% |
| 2016 | 76.96% | 23.04% |
| 2017 | 74.12% | 25.88% |
| 2018 | 77.58% | 22.42% |
| 2019 | 75.38% | 24.62% |
| 2020 | 73.96% | 26.04% |
| 2021 | 75.95% | 24.05% |
Making machine operator related jobs gender ratio
We compared making machine operators with similar job titles to see how gender ratios vary. As you can see, dye tub operator and cloth doffer have the biggest gender ratio gaps.
| Job title | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Laundress | 3% | 97% |
| Custom Seamstress | 3% | 97% |
| Seamstress | 6% | 94% |
| Making Machine Operator | 76% | 24% |
| Dry Finisher | 94% | 6% |
| Cloth Doffer | 95% | 5% |
| Dye Tub Operator | 97% | 3% |
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Making machine operator demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among making machine operators is White, which makes up 64.8% of all making machine operators. Comparatively, 11.0% of making machine operators are Hispanic or Latino and 9.7% of making machine operators are Black or African American.
- White, 64.8%
- Hispanic or Latino, 11.0%
- Black or African American, 9.7%
- Asian, 9.1%
- Unknown, 4.5%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.9%
Making machine operator race
| Making machine operator race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 64.8% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 11.0% |
| Black or African American | 9.7% |
| Asian | 9.1% |
| Unknown | 4.5% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.9% |
Making machine operator race and ethnicity over time
See how making machine operator racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Making machine operator race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 62.76% | 12.59% | 10.95% | 12.84% |
| 2011 | 60.61% | 14.47% | 8.69% | 14.58% |
| 2012 | 61.42% | 13.01% | 10.11% | 14.14% |
| 2013 | 61.83% | 11.06% | 10.11% | 15.00% |
| 2014 | 61.05% | 10.54% | 9.13% | 17.74% |
| 2015 | 64.01% | 10.44% | 9.54% | 14.35% |
| 2016 | 62.08% | 11.26% | 9.69% | 15.28% |
| 2017 | 62.59% | 12.33% | 8.51% | 14.41% |
| 2018 | 64.06% | 11.53% | 9.83% | 13.15% |
| 2019 | 65.98% | 11.52% | 9.72% | 11.46% |
| 2020 | 65.58% | 10.08% | 8.33% | 12.37% |
| 2021 | 64.80% | 9.73% | 9.10% | 11.05% |
Making machine operator wage gap by race
According to our data, white making machine operators have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Hispanic or latino making machine operators have the lowest average salary at $37,041.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $37,172 |
| White | $38,650 |
| Black or African American | $37,629 |
| Asian | $37,952 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $37,041 |
Average making machine operator age
See how the average age of making machine operators varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Making machine operator age by race and gender
| Race | Male age | Female age |
|---|---|---|
| Unknown | 53 | |
| White | 49 | 55 |
| Black or African American | 47 | 55 |
| Asian | 48.5 | 56 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 47 | 49 |
Making machine operator age breakdown
The average age of making machine operators is 40+ years years old, representing 81% of the making machine operator population.
Making machine operator age breakdown
| Making Machine Operator Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 81% |
| 30-40 years | 14% |
| 20-30 years | 5% |
Making machine operator educational attainment
The most common degree for making machine operators is high school diploma, with 66% of making machine operators earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are bachelor's degree degree at 12% and bachelor's degree degree at 12%.
- High School Diploma, 66%
- Bachelor's, 12%
- Associate, 12%
- Diploma, 2%
- Other Degrees, 8%
Making machine operators by degree level
| Making machine operator degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| High School Diploma | 66% |
| Bachelor's | 12% |
| Associate | 12% |
| Diploma | 2% |
| Other Degrees | 8% |
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Making machine operator wage gap by degree level
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| High School Diploma or Less | $38,208 |
| No Education | $37,452 |
Making machine operator employment statistics
Company size where making machine operators work
Below, you can see the size of companies where making machine operators work.
Making machine operator jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 8% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 9% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 27% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 5% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 23% |
| > 10,000 employees | 28% |
Making machine operator jobs by industry
The most common industries for making machine operators are manufacturing, retail and professional.
Making machine operator industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Manufacturing | 29% |
| Fortune 500 | 11% |
| Retail | 10% |
| Professional | 10% |
| Transportation | 6% |
| Technology | 6% |
| Automotive | 5% |
| Finance | 4% |
| Media | 3% |
| Construction | 3% |
| Pharmaceutical | 2% |
| Real Estate | 2% |
| Agriculture | 2% |
| Energy | 1% |
| Health Care | 1% |
| Education | 1% |
| Internet | 1% |
| Start-up | 1% |
| Insurance | 1% |
Making machine operator turnover and employment statistics
Making machine operator unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for making machine operators between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Making machine operator unemployment rate by year
| Year | Making machine operator unemployment rate |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 15.35% |
| 2011 | 11.91% |
| 2012 | 10.40% |
| 2013 | 8.24% |
| 2014 | 5.56% |
| 2015 | 5.92% |
| 2016 | 4.07% |
| 2017 | 5.15% |
| 2018 | 6.28% |
| 2019 | 3.00% |
| 2020 | 8.49% |
| 2021 | 6.83% |
Average making machine operator tenure
The average making machine operator stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 175 making machine operators resumes in Zippia's database.
Making machine operator tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 34% |
| 1-2 years | 31% |
| 3-4 years | 13% |
| 5-7 years | 8% |
| 8-10 years | 4% |
| 11+ years | 10% |
Making machine operator LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of making 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Sheet Folder | 5.10% | 2,182 |
| Slip Cover Seamstress | 5.26% | 285 |
| Making Machine Operator | 5.45% | - |
| Beck Operator | 7.83% | 29,884 |
| Alterations Supervisor | 12.01% | 1,310 |
Similar making machine operator jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Sheet Folder | 5.10% | 2,182 |
| Slip Cover Seamstress | 5.26% | 285 |
| Beck Operator | 7.83% | 29,884 |
| Alterations Supervisor | 12.01% | 1,310 |
Foreign languages spoken by making machine operators
- French, 66.7%
- Spanish, 33.3%
Making machine operator languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| French | 66.7% |
| Spanish | 33.3% |