Melter operator demographics and statistics in the US
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Melter operator demographics by:
Melter operator gender statistics
3.4% of melter operators are women and 96.6% of melter operators are men.
- Male, 96.6%
- Female, 3.4%
Melter operator gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Male | 96.6% |
| Female | 3.4% |
Melter operator gender pay gap
Women earn 94¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$35,146
Female income
$33,184
Melter operator gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in melter operator positions over time. Currently, 3.4% of melter operators are female.
Melter operator gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 96.37% | 3.63% |
| 2011 | 96.96% | 3.04% |
| 2012 | 96.75% | 3.25% |
| 2013 | 96.42% | 3.58% |
| 2014 | 96.96% | 3.04% |
| 2015 | 96.96% | 3.04% |
| 2016 | 97.16% | 2.84% |
| 2017 | 95.91% | 4.09% |
| 2018 | 95.55% | 4.45% |
| 2019 | 95.95% | 4.05% |
| 2020 | 97.30% | 2.70% |
| 2021 | 96.61% | 3.39% |
Melter operator related jobs gender ratio
We compared melter operators 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% |
| Melter Operator | 97% | 3% |
| Bucket Operator | 99% | 1% |
| Stone Cutter | 99% | 1% |
| Corrugator | 99% | 1% |
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Melter operator demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among melter operators is White, which makes up 69.0% of all melter operators. Comparatively, 11.7% of melter operators are Black or African American and 11.1% of melter operators are Hispanic or Latino.
- White, 69.0%
- Black or African American, 11.7%
- Hispanic or Latino, 11.1%
- Unknown, 5.2%
- Asian, 2.4%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.6%
Melter operator race
| Melter operator race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 69.0% |
| Black or African American | 11.7% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 11.1% |
| Unknown | 5.2% |
| Asian | 2.4% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.6% |
Melter operator race and ethnicity over time
See how melter operator racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Melter operator race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 67.69% | 13.25% | 3.95% | 12.95% |
| 2011 | 71.94% | 12.22% | 3.36% | 10.35% |
| 2012 | 68.66% | 12.33% | 3.76% | 12.23% |
| 2013 | 71.70% | 11.42% | 2.65% | 12.33% |
| 2014 | 70.53% | 11.57% | 3.53% | 12.04% |
| 2015 | 71.82% | 9.34% | 4.23% | 12.38% |
| 2016 | 74.53% | 9.27% | 2.17% | 11.50% |
| 2017 | 71.73% | 11.55% | 4.05% | 10.76% |
| 2018 | 68.24% | 11.44% | 3.40% | 13.47% |
| 2019 | 69.23% | 10.35% | 4.66% | 12.69% |
| 2020 | 68.77% | 10.94% | 3.15% | 11.35% |
| 2021 | 69.01% | 11.71% | 2.37% | 11.07% |
Melter operator wage gap by race
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $36,430 |
| White | $35,928 |
| Black or African American | $33,951 |
| Asian | $34,634 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $34,844 |
Average melter operator age
See how the average age of melter operators varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Melter operator age by race and gender
| Race | Male age | Female age |
|---|---|---|
| Unknown | 50 | |
| White | 39 | 34.5 |
| Black or African American | 51 | |
| Hispanic or Latino | 43 |
Melter operator age breakdown
The average age of melter operators is 40+ years years old, representing 51% of the melter operator population.
Melter operator age breakdown
| Melter Operator Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 51% |
| 30-40 years | 36% |
| 20-30 years | 13% |
Melter operator educational attainment
The most common degree for melter operators is high school diploma, with 45% of melter operators earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are associate degree degree at 20% and associate degree degree at 18%.
- High School Diploma, 45%
- Associate, 20%
- Bachelor's, 18%
- Diploma, 11%
- Other Degrees, 6%
Melter operators by degree level
| Melter operator degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| High School Diploma | 45% |
| Associate | 20% |
| Bachelor's | 18% |
| Diploma | 11% |
| Other Degrees | 6% |
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Melter operator wage gap by degree level
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| Master's Degree | $36,402 |
| High School Diploma or Less | $35,092 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $36,545 |
| Some College/ Associate Degree | $34,329 |
Melter operator employment statistics
Most melter operators work for a private in the manufacturing industry.
Company size where melter operators work
Below, you can see the size of companies where melter operators work.
Melter operator jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 5% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 6% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 15% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 9% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 40% |
| > 10,000 employees | 25% |
Melter operator jobs by company type
Employees with the melter operator job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most melter operators prefer to work at private companies over public companies.
Melter operator jobs by sector
| Company type | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 4% |
| Public | 27% |
| Private | 69% |
Melter operator jobs by industry
The most common industries for melter operators are manufacturing, automotive and professional.
Melter operator industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Manufacturing | 46% |
| Automotive | 10% |
| Fortune 500 | 10% |
| Professional | 8% |
| Technology | 4% |
| Education | 3% |
| Transportation | 3% |
| Construction | 3% |
| Media | 2% |
| Finance | 2% |
| Pharmaceutical | 1% |
| Start-up | 1% |
| Real Estate | 1% |
| Utilities | 1% |
| Health Care | 1% |
| Hospitality | 1% |
| Energy | 1% |
Melter operator turnover and employment statistics
Melter operator unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for melter operators between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Melter operator unemployment rate by year
| Year | Melter operator unemployment rate |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 7.16% |
| 2011 | 7.32% |
| 2012 | 5.89% |
| 2013 | 6.40% |
| 2014 | 3.75% |
| 2015 | 3.41% |
| 2016 | 3.06% |
| 2017 | 2.72% |
| 2018 | 2.97% |
| 2019 | 1.63% |
| 2020 | 4.62% |
| 2021 | 4.42% |
Average melter operator tenure
The average melter operator stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 189 melter operators resumes in Zippia's database.
Melter operator tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 17% |
| 1-2 years | 30% |
| 3-4 years | 15% |
| 5-7 years | 20% |
| 8-10 years | 7% |
| 11+ years | 12% |
Melter operator LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of melter 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Coating Inspector | 4.47% | 16,698 |
| Senior Machine Operator | 4.75% | 74,352 |
| Orthodontic Technician | 5.24% | 31,940 |
| Box Nailer | 7.84% | 571 |
| Melter Operator | 8.41% | - |
| Reverser | 8.89% | 85 |
| X-Ray Developer | 15.21% | 74,681 |
Similar melter operator jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Coating Inspector | 4.47% | 16,698 |
| Senior Machine Operator | 4.75% | 74,352 |
| Orthodontic Technician | 5.24% | 31,940 |
| Box Nailer | 7.84% | 571 |
| Reverser | 8.89% | 85 |
| X-Ray Developer | 15.21% | 74,681 |