Material processor demographics and statistics in the US
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Material processor gender statistics
38.7% of material processors are women and 61.3% of material processors are men.
- Male, 61.3%
- Female, 38.7%
Material processor gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Male | 61.3% |
| Female | 38.7% |
Material processor gender pay gap
Women earn 94¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$32,544
Female income
$30,594
Material processor gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in material processor positions over time. Currently, 38.7% of material processors are female.
Material processor gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 54.46% | 45.54% |
| 2011 | 53.32% | 46.68% |
| 2012 | 52.26% | 47.74% |
| 2013 | 54.20% | 45.80% |
| 2014 | 53.06% | 46.94% |
| 2015 | 52.61% | 47.39% |
| 2016 | 53.15% | 46.85% |
| 2017 | 53.06% | 46.94% |
| 2018 | 52.59% | 47.41% |
| 2019 | 57.02% | 42.98% |
| 2020 | 60.05% | 39.95% |
| 2021 | 61.35% | 38.65% |
Material processor related jobs gender ratio
We compared material processors 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% |
| Material Processor | 61% | 39% |
| Raw Scales Operator | 95% | 5% |
| Flight Information Expediter | 95% | 5% |
| Centrifugal Operator | 96% | 4% |
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Material processor demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among material processors is White, which makes up 60.6% of all material processors. Comparatively, 17.4% of material processors are Hispanic or Latino and 9.3% of material processors are Black or African American.
- White, 60.6%
- Hispanic or Latino, 17.4%
- Black or African American, 9.3%
- Asian, 7.2%
- Unknown, 5.0%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.5%
Material processor race
| Material processor race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 60.6% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 17.4% |
| Black or African American | 9.3% |
| Asian | 7.2% |
| Unknown | 5.0% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.5% |
Material processor race and ethnicity over time
See how material processor racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Material processor race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 70.38% | 8.87% | 5.30% | 13.32% |
| 2011 | 69.35% | 9.65% | 4.68% | 13.77% |
| 2012 | 70.12% | 9.15% | 5.28% | 12.92% |
| 2013 | 68.65% | 9.53% | 5.69% | 13.58% |
| 2014 | 66.74% | 9.99% | 5.84% | 14.23% |
| 2015 | 67.58% | 9.62% | 6.18% | 14.27% |
| 2016 | 67.54% | 9.04% | 5.15% | 15.79% |
| 2017 | 66.80% | 9.41% | 6.35% | 14.67% |
| 2018 | 66.99% | 8.61% | 5.92% | 15.59% |
| 2019 | 67.56% | 7.82% | 6.20% | 15.89% |
| 2020 | 61.67% | 9.58% | 7.76% | 15.73% |
| 2021 | 60.63% | 9.27% | 7.16% | 17.44% |
Material processor wage gap by race
According to our data, asian material processors have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Black or african american material processors have the lowest average salary at $30,899.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $32,837 |
| White | $33,093 |
| Black or African American | $30,899 |
| Asian | $33,655 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $32,304 |
Average material processor age
See how the average age of material processors varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Material processor age by race and gender
| Race | Male age | Female age |
|---|---|---|
| Unknown | 40 | 44 |
| White | 45 | 47 |
| Black or African American | 49 | 41 |
| Asian | 38 | 44 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 41 | 38 |
Material processor age breakdown
The average age of material processors is 40+ years years old, representing 63% of the material processor population.
Material processor age breakdown
| Material Processor Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 63% |
| 30-40 years | 26% |
| 20-30 years | 11% |
Material processor educational attainment
The most common degree for material processors is high school diploma, with 35% of material processors earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are bachelor's degree degree at 25% and bachelor's degree degree at 21%.
- High School Diploma, 35%
- Bachelor's, 25%
- Associate, 21%
- Diploma, 9%
- Other Degrees, 10%
Material processors by degree level
| Material processor degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| High School Diploma | 35% |
| Bachelor's | 25% |
| Associate | 21% |
| Diploma | 9% |
| Other Degrees | 10% |
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Material processor wage gap by degree level
According to the data, material processors with a Master's degree earn more than those without, at $37,195 annually. With a Bachelor's degree, material processors earn a median annual income of $33,659 compared to $31,453 for material processors with an Associate degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| Master's Degree | $37,195 |
| High School Diploma or Less | $30,348 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $33,659 |
| Some College/ Associate Degree | $31,453 |
Material processor employment statistics
Most material processors work for a private in the manufacturing industry.
Company size where material processors work
Below, you can see the size of companies where material processors work.
Material processor jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 5% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 8% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 16% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 11% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 27% |
| > 10,000 employees | 34% |
Material processor jobs by company type
Employees with the material processor job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most material processors prefer to work at private companies over public companies.
Material processor jobs by sector
| Company type | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 5% |
| Public | 36% |
| Private | 55% |
| Government | 4% |
Material processor jobs by industry
The most common industries for material processors are manufacturing, professional and retail.
Material processor industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Manufacturing | 19% |
| Fortune 500 | 14% |
| Professional | 13% |
| Retail | 10% |
| Technology | 7% |
| Transportation | 5% |
| Non Profits | 4% |
| Education | 4% |
| Finance | 3% |
| Government | 3% |
| Construction | 3% |
| Health Care | 3% |
| Energy | 3% |
| Pharmaceutical | 2% |
| Automotive | 2% |
| Media | 1% |
| Utilities | 1% |
| Start-up | 1% |
| Insurance | 1% |
Material processor turnover and employment statistics
Material processor unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for material processors between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Material processor unemployment rate by year
| Year | Material processor unemployment rate |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 6.97% |
| 2011 | 5.74% |
| 2012 | 5.70% |
| 2013 | 5.69% |
| 2014 | 4.63% |
| 2015 | 2.64% |
| 2016 | 3.02% |
| 2017 | 3.02% |
| 2018 | 2.67% |
| 2019 | 2.73% |
| 2020 | 4.19% |
| 2021 | 4.80% |
Average material processor tenure
The average material processor stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 915 material processors resumes in Zippia's database.
Material processor tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 30% |
| 1-2 years | 29% |
| 3-4 years | 10% |
| 5-7 years | 17% |
| 8-10 years | 5% |
| 11+ years | 9% |
Material processor LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of material processors 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 |
| Call Worker Person | 8.26% | 56,860 |
| Rural Carrier | 9.48% | 16,047 |
| Postal Worker | 10.33% | 26,840 |
| Material Processor | 10.63% | - |
| Mail Processing Equipment Mechanic | 11.70% | 70,193 |
| Emergency Communications Operator | 17.25% | 63,261 |
Similar material processor jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Revolving Inventory Clerk | 6.40% | 82,996 |
| Call Worker Person | 8.26% | 56,860 |
| Rural Carrier | 9.48% | 16,047 |
| Postal Worker | 10.33% | 26,840 |
| Mail Processing Equipment Mechanic | 11.70% | 70,193 |
| Emergency Communications Operator | 17.25% | 63,261 |
Foreign languages spoken by material processors
The most common foreign language among material processors is Spanish at 68.2%. The second-most popular foreign language spoken is Chinese at 4.5% and German is the third-most popular at 4.5%.
- Spanish, 68.2%
- Chinese, 4.5%
- German, 4.5%
- Albanian, 4.5%
- Japanese, 4.5%
- Other, 13.8%
Material processor languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 68.2% |
| Chinese | 4.5% |
| German | 4.5% |
| Albanian | 4.5% |
| Japanese | 4.5% |
| Other | 13.8% |
