Miscellaneous machine operator demographics and statistics in the US
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Miscellaneous machine operator demographics by:
Miscellaneous machine operator gender statistics
43.2% of miscellaneous machine operators are women and 56.8% of miscellaneous machine operators are men.
- Male, 56.8%
- Female, 43.2%
Miscellaneous machine operator gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Male | 56.8% |
| Female | 43.2% |
Miscellaneous machine operator gender pay gap
Women earn 90¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$32,714
Female income
$29,328
Miscellaneous machine operator gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in miscellaneous machine operator positions over time. Currently, 43.2% of miscellaneous machine operators are female.
Miscellaneous machine operator gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 59.17% | 40.83% |
| 2011 | 60.23% | 39.77% |
| 2012 | 58.95% | 41.05% |
| 2013 | 63.94% | 36.06% |
| 2014 | 57.25% | 42.75% |
| 2015 | 62.28% | 37.72% |
| 2016 | 57.49% | 42.51% |
| 2017 | 61.55% | 38.45% |
| 2018 | 62.65% | 37.35% |
| 2019 | 62.33% | 37.67% |
| 2020 | 60.68% | 39.32% |
| 2021 | 56.76% | 43.24% |
Miscellaneous machine operator related jobs gender ratio
We compared miscellaneous machine operators with similar job titles to see how gender ratios vary. As you can see, head machinist and die repair machinist have the biggest gender ratio gaps.
| Job title | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Special Process Person | 31% | 69% |
| Miscellaneous Machine Operator | 57% | 43% |
| Research And Development Machinist | 99% | 1% |
| Die Repair Machinist | 99% | 1% |
| Head Machinist | 99% | 1% |
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Miscellaneous machine operator demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among miscellaneous machine operators is White, which makes up 71.5% of all miscellaneous machine operators. Comparatively, 9.5% of miscellaneous machine operators are Hispanic or Latino and 7.0% of miscellaneous machine operators are Asian.
- White, 71.5%
- Hispanic or Latino, 9.5%
- Asian, 7.0%
- Black or African American, 5.7%
- Unknown, 5.5%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.8%
Miscellaneous machine operator race
| Miscellaneous machine operator race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 71.5% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 9.5% |
| Asian | 7.0% |
| Black or African American | 5.7% |
| Unknown | 5.5% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.8% |
Miscellaneous machine operator race and ethnicity over time
See how miscellaneous machine operator racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Miscellaneous machine operator race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 76.40% | 8.46% | 7.52% | 5.75% |
| 2011 | 78.40% | 7.27% | 5.77% | 7.20% |
| 2012 | 78.67% | 6.32% | 5.75% | 7.59% |
| 2013 | 76.25% | 5.94% | 6.41% | 9.18% |
| 2014 | 76.27% | 5.99% | 6.55% | 8.75% |
| 2015 | 77.04% | 6.78% | 6.86% | 7.36% |
| 2016 | 75.65% | 6.68% | 6.95% | 9.08% |
| 2017 | 77.14% | 6.30% | 6.22% | 8.16% |
| 2018 | 77.02% | 5.98% | 6.25% | 8.58% |
| 2019 | 73.42% | 6.18% | 7.60% | 9.71% |
| 2020 | 69.98% | 8.46% | 6.55% | 10.08% |
| 2021 | 71.53% | 5.67% | 6.96% | 9.47% |
Miscellaneous machine operator wage gap by race
According to our data, white miscellaneous machine operators have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Hispanic or latino miscellaneous machine operators have the lowest average salary at $31,956.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $33,061 |
| White | $33,165 |
| Black or African American | $32,640 |
| Asian | $32,761 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $31,956 |
Average miscellaneous machine operator age
See how the average age of miscellaneous machine operators varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Miscellaneous machine operator age by race and gender
| Race | Male age | Female age |
|---|---|---|
| Unknown | 42 | |
| White | 43 | 48 |
| Black or African American | 38.5 | |
| Asian | 48 | |
| Hispanic or Latino | 46.5 |
Miscellaneous machine operator age breakdown
The average age of miscellaneous machine operators is 40+ years years old, representing 60% of the miscellaneous machine operator population.
Miscellaneous machine operator age breakdown
| Miscellaneous Machine Operator Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 60% |
| 30-40 years | 27% |
| 20-30 years | 13% |
Miscellaneous machine operator educational attainment
- High School Diploma, 29%
- Diploma, 25%
- Bachelor's, 21%
- Associate, 18%
- Other Degrees, 7%
Miscellaneous machine operators by degree level
| Miscellaneous machine operator degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| High School Diploma | 29% |
| Diploma | 25% |
| Bachelor's | 21% |
| Associate | 18% |
| Other Degrees | 7% |
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Miscellaneous machine operator wage gap by degree level
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| High School Diploma or Less | $30,859 |
| Some College/ Associate Degree | $31,862 |
Miscellaneous machine operator employment statistics
Company size where miscellaneous machine operators work
Below, you can see the size of companies where miscellaneous machine operators work.
Miscellaneous machine operator jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 50 - 100 employees | 6% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 22% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 6% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 25% |
| > 10,000 employees | 41% |
Miscellaneous machine operator jobs by industry
The most common industries for miscellaneous machine operators are manufacturing, automotive and retail.
Miscellaneous machine operator industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Manufacturing | 25% |
| Fortune 500 | 18% |
| Automotive | 10% |
| Retail | 10% |
| Finance | 8% |
| Energy | 5% |
| Health Care | 5% |
| Media | 5% |
| Technology | 5% |
| Construction | 3% |
| Professional | 3% |
| Hospitality | 3% |
| Start-up | 3% |
Miscellaneous machine operator turnover and employment statistics
Miscellaneous machine operator unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for miscellaneous machine operators between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Miscellaneous machine operator unemployment rate by year
| Year | Miscellaneous machine operator unemployment rate |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 13.77% |
| 2011 | 9.31% |
| 2012 | 5.79% |
| 2013 | 4.30% |
| 2014 | 5.56% |
| 2015 | 4.10% |
| 2016 | 3.78% |
| 2017 | 3.88% |
| 2018 | 2.90% |
| 2019 | 1.69% |
| 2020 | 5.66% |
| 2021 | 4.45% |
Average miscellaneous machine operator tenure
The average miscellaneous machine operator stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 72 miscellaneous machine operators resumes in Zippia's database.
Miscellaneous machine operator tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 17% |
| 1-2 years | 19% |
| 3-4 years | 12% |
| 5-7 years | 25% |
| 8-10 years | 7% |
| 11+ years | 20% |
Miscellaneous machine operator LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of miscellaneous 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Body Welder | 2.57% | 11,289 |
| Trim Die Maker | 2.99% | 7,672 |
| Tool Grinder Operator | 3.20% | 34,234 |
| Conventional Machinist | 3.26% | 9,088 |
| Extrusion Line Operator | 3.27% | 87,110 |
| Miscellaneous Machine Operator | 5.87% | - |
| Key Filer | 6.48% | 9,341 |
Similar miscellaneous machine operator jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Body Welder | 2.57% | 11,289 |
| Trim Die Maker | 2.99% | 7,672 |
| Tool Grinder Operator | 3.20% | 34,234 |
| Conventional Machinist | 3.26% | 9,088 |
| Extrusion Line Operator | 3.27% | 87,110 |
| Key Filer | 6.48% | 9,341 |