Microfilm operator demographics and statistics in the US
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Microfilm operator gender statistics
77.1% of microfilm operators are women and 22.9% of microfilm operators are men.
- Female, 77.1%
- Male, 22.9%
Microfilm operator gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Female | 77.1% |
| Male | 22.9% |
Microfilm operator gender pay gap
Women earn 94¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$37,609
Female income
$35,275
Microfilm operator gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in microfilm operator positions over time. Currently, 77.1% of microfilm operators are female.
Microfilm operator gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 28.46% | 71.54% |
| 2011 | 28.13% | 71.87% |
| 2012 | 26.05% | 73.95% |
| 2013 | 30.43% | 69.57% |
| 2014 | 27.68% | 72.32% |
| 2015 | 29.35% | 70.65% |
| 2016 | 22.94% | 77.06% |
| 2017 | 21.03% | 78.97% |
| 2018 | 25.99% | 74.01% |
| 2019 | 25.69% | 74.31% |
| 2020 | 26.43% | 73.57% |
| 2021 | 22.92% | 77.08% |
Microfilm operator related jobs gender ratio
We compared microfilm 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% |
| Microfilm Operator | 23% | 77% |
| High Speed Printer Operator | 85% | 15% |
| Recovery Operator | 88% | 12% |
| Blueprint Reader | 95% | 5% |
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Microfilm operator demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among microfilm operators is White, which makes up 42.2% of all microfilm operators. Comparatively, 28.5% of microfilm operators are Hispanic or Latino and 15.4% of microfilm operators are Black or African American.
- White, 42.2%
- Hispanic or Latino, 28.5%
- Black or African American, 15.4%
- Asian, 8.5%
- Unknown, 4.2%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 1.2%
Microfilm operator race
| Microfilm operator race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 42.2% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 28.5% |
| Black or African American | 15.4% |
| Asian | 8.5% |
| Unknown | 4.2% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 1.2% |
Microfilm operator race and ethnicity over time
See how microfilm operator racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Microfilm operator race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 63.07% | 8.91% | 6.60% | 19.09% |
| 2011 | 63.40% | 12.70% | 3.81% | 18.45% |
| 2012 | 64.35% | 8.25% | 2.18% | 22.06% |
| 2013 | 63.58% | 8.51% | 6.76% | 18.64% |
| 2014 | 61.40% | 12.79% | 4.44% | 18.13% |
| 2015 | 59.83% | 11.50% | 5.93% | 21.23% |
| 2016 | 59.63% | 10.18% | 6.76% | 21.47% |
| 2017 | 60.20% | 9.90% | 1.84% | 24.60% |
| 2018 | 59.45% | 7.28% | 3.99% | 25.42% |
| 2019 | 65.52% | 9.40% | 2.94% | 19.73% |
| 2020 | 57.44% | 8.45% | 7.06% | 23.29% |
| 2021 | 42.23% | 15.42% | 8.48% | 28.49% |
Microfilm operator wage gap by race
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $39,318 |
| White | $36,372 |
| Black or African American | $34,884 |
| Asian | $39,636 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $38,053 |
Average microfilm operator age
See how the average age of microfilm operators varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Microfilm operator age by race and gender
| Race | Male age | Female age |
|---|---|---|
| White | 43 | 48 |
| Black or African American | 43 | 36.5 |
| Asian | 48.5 | |
| Hispanic or Latino | 34 | 36 |
Microfilm operator age breakdown
The average age of microfilm operators is 40+ years years old, representing 58% of the microfilm operator population.
Microfilm operator age breakdown
| Microfilm Operator Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 58% |
| 30-40 years | 15% |
| 20-30 years | 24% |
Microfilm operator educational attainment
- High School Diploma, 53%
- Bachelor's, 19%
- Associate, 14%
- Diploma, 8%
- Other Degrees, 6%
Microfilm operators by degree level
| Microfilm operator degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| High School Diploma | 53% |
| Bachelor's | 19% |
| Associate | 14% |
| Diploma | 8% |
| Other Degrees | 6% |
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Microfilm operator employment statistics
Most microfilm operators work for a private in the finance industry.
Company size where microfilm operators work
Below, you can see the size of companies where microfilm operators work.
Microfilm operator jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 9% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 11% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 15% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 4% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 33% |
| > 10,000 employees | 28% |
Microfilm operator jobs by company type
Employees with the microfilm operator job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most microfilm operators prefer to work at private companies over public companies.
Microfilm operator jobs by sector
| Company type | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 2% |
| Public | 36% |
| Private | 57% |
| Government | 5% |
Microfilm operator jobs by industry
The most common industries for microfilm operators are finance, technology and manufacturing.
Microfilm operator industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Fortune 500 | 16% |
| Finance | 14% |
| Technology | 12% |
| Manufacturing | 9% |
| Professional | 9% |
| Insurance | 9% |
| Start-up | 5% |
| Health Care | 5% |
| Retail | 5% |
| Government | 4% |
| Hospitality | 4% |
| Education | 2% |
| Transportation | 2% |
| Media | 2% |
| Internet | 2% |
| Telecommunication | 2% |
Microfilm operator turnover and employment statistics
Microfilm operator unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for microfilm operators between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Microfilm operator unemployment rate by year
| Year | Microfilm operator unemployment rate |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 11.67% |
| 2011 | 9.32% |
| 2012 | 10.85% |
| 2013 | 7.69% |
| 2014 | 5.71% |
| 2015 | 7.52% |
| 2016 | 4.71% |
| 2017 | 8.76% |
| 2018 | 3.57% |
| 2019 | 4.11% |
| 2020 | 7.66% |
| 2021 | 5.80% |
Average microfilm operator tenure
The average microfilm operator stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 116 microfilm operators resumes in Zippia's database.
Microfilm operator tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 18% |
| 1-2 years | 38% |
| 3-4 years | 20% |
| 5-7 years | 9% |
| 8-10 years | 4% |
| 11+ years | 11% |
Microfilm operator LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of microfilm 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Electronic Typesetting Machine Operator | 4.67% | 55,362 |
| Work Study Office Assistant | 5.99% | 46,524 |
| Special Service Officer | 6.98% | 71,198 |
| Mail Inserter | 7.17% | 17,691 |
| Policy Issue Clerk | 11.18% | 67,037 |
| Museum Informatics Specialist | 11.19% | 719 |
| Microfilm Operator | 14.20% | - |
Similar microfilm operator jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Electronic Typesetting Machine Operator | 4.67% | 55,362 |
| Work Study Office Assistant | 5.99% | 46,524 |
| Special Service Officer | 6.98% | 71,198 |
| Mail Inserter | 7.17% | 17,691 |
| Policy Issue Clerk | 11.18% | 67,037 |
| Museum Informatics Specialist | 11.19% | 719 |