Mill feeder demographics and statistics in the US
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Mill feeder gender statistics
3.4% of mill feeders are women and 96.6% of mill feeders are men.
- Male, 96.6%
- Female, 3.4%
Mill feeder gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Male | 96.6% |
| Female | 3.4% |
Mill feeder gender pay gap
Women earn 90¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$46,824
Female income
$41,966
Mill feeder gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in mill feeder positions over time. Currently, 3.4% of mill feeders are female.
Mill feeder gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 96.48% | 3.52% |
| 2011 | 96.30% | 3.70% |
| 2012 | 96.82% | 3.18% |
| 2013 | 97.27% | 2.73% |
| 2014 | 96.26% | 3.74% |
| 2015 | 97.09% | 2.91% |
| 2016 | 96.33% | 3.67% |
| 2017 | 96.57% | 3.43% |
| 2018 | 96.75% | 3.25% |
| 2019 | 96.38% | 3.62% |
| 2020 | 97.40% | 2.60% |
| 2021 | 96.55% | 3.45% |
Mill feeder related jobs gender ratio
We compared mill feeders 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% |
| Mill Feeder | 97% | 3% |
| Bucket Operator | 99% | 1% |
| Stone Cutter | 99% | 1% |
| Corrugator | 99% | 1% |
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Mill feeder demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among mill feeders is White, which makes up 66.1% of all mill feeders. Comparatively, 18.4% of mill feeders are Hispanic or Latino and 8.2% of mill feeders are Black or African American.
- White, 66.1%
- Hispanic or Latino, 18.4%
- Black or African American, 8.2%
- Unknown, 3.8%
- Asian, 2.7%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.8%
Mill feeder race
| Mill feeder race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 66.1% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 18.4% |
| Black or African American | 8.2% |
| Unknown | 3.8% |
| Asian | 2.7% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.8% |
Mill feeder race and ethnicity over time
See how mill feeder racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Mill feeder race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 65.70% | 11.72% | 3.68% | 17.02% |
| 2011 | 67.61% | 12.68% | 2.06% | 15.94% |
| 2012 | 66.70% | 13.45% | 1.83% | 14.64% |
| 2013 | 67.77% | 11.10% | 2.43% | 17.14% |
| 2014 | 68.01% | 10.48% | 2.85% | 15.90% |
| 2015 | 66.41% | 12.44% | 2.94% | 16.06% |
| 2016 | 65.65% | 11.65% | 3.55% | 16.88% |
| 2017 | 65.19% | 10.50% | 2.16% | 19.57% |
| 2018 | 68.10% | 6.98% | 3.33% | 18.69% |
| 2019 | 68.60% | 9.71% | 2.66% | 16.56% |
| 2020 | 67.44% | 9.58% | 2.70% | 14.62% |
| 2021 | 66.07% | 8.22% | 2.74% | 18.44% |
Mill feeder wage gap by race
According to our data, asian mill feeders have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Black or african american mill feeders have the lowest average salary at $43,361.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $45,320 |
| White | $47,951 |
| Black or African American | $43,361 |
| Asian | $53,992 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $44,243 |
Average mill feeder age
See how the average age of mill feeders varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Mill feeder age by race and gender
| Race | Male age | Female age |
|---|---|---|
| Unknown | 32 | |
| White | 42 | 52 |
| Black or African American | 45 | |
| Asian | 40 | |
| Hispanic or Latino | 46 | 46 |
Mill feeder age breakdown
The average age of mill feeders is 40+ years years old, representing 61% of the mill feeder population.
Mill feeder age breakdown
| Mill Feeder Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 61% |
| 30-40 years | 22% |
| 20-30 years | 16% |
Mill feeder educational attainment
The most common degree for mill feeders is high school diploma, with 63% of mill feeders earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are diploma degree at 25% and diploma degree at 13%.
- High School Diploma, 63%
- Diploma, 25%
- Bachelor's, 13%
Mill feeders by degree level
| Mill feeder degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| High School Diploma | 63% |
| Diploma | 25% |
| Bachelor's | 13% |
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Mill feeder employment statistics
Company size where mill feeders work
Below, you can see the size of companies where mill feeders work.
Mill feeder jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 6% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 13% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 19% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 6% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 25% |
| > 10,000 employees | 31% |
Mill feeder turnover and employment statistics
Mill feeder unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for mill feeders between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Mill feeder unemployment rate by year
| Year | Mill feeder unemployment rate |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 13.19% |
| 2011 | 9.92% |
| 2012 | 6.71% |
| 2013 | 6.26% |
| 2014 | 7.16% |
| 2015 | 4.26% |
| 2016 | 5.48% |
| 2017 | 3.86% |
| 2018 | 5.01% |
| 2019 | 3.92% |
| 2020 | 4.81% |
| 2021 | 4.93% |
Average mill feeder tenure
The average mill feeder stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 30 mill feeders resumes in Zippia's database.
Mill feeder tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 29% |
| 1-2 years | 26% |
| 3-4 years | 16% |
| 5-7 years | 13% |
| 8-10 years | 6% |
| 11+ years | 10% |
Mill feeder LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of mill feeders 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Filament Tester | 4.47% | 6,905 |
| Fixing Machine Operator | 4.75% | 61,584 |
| Mill Feeder | 6.68% | - |
| Corrugator | 7.84% | 8,092 |
| Grain Processor | 8.41% | 6,539 |
| Printer Helper | 8.89% | 14,095 |
| Negative Restorer | 15.21% | 23 |
Similar mill feeder jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Filament Tester | 4.47% | 6,905 |
| Fixing Machine Operator | 4.75% | 61,584 |
| Corrugator | 7.84% | 8,092 |
| Grain Processor | 8.41% | 6,539 |
| Printer Helper | 8.89% | 14,095 |
| Negative Restorer | 15.21% | 23 |