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Mold machine operator demographics and statistics in the US

Mold machine operator demographics research summary. Zippia estimates mold machine operator demographics and statistics in the United States by using a database of 30 million profiles. Our mold machine operator estimates are verified against BLS, Census, and current job openings data for accuracy. Zippia's data science team found the following key facts about mold machine operators after extensive research and analysis:

  • There are over 69,626 mold machine operators currently employed in the United States.
  • 34.8% of all mold machine operators are women, while 65.2% are men.
  • The average mold machine operator age is 45 years old.
  • The most common ethnicity of mold machine operators is White (59.3%), followed by Hispanic or Latino (17.7%), Black or African American (10.3%) and Asian (7.7%).
  • Mold machine operators are most in-demand in Atlanta, GA.
  • The automotive industry is the highest-paying for mold machine operators.
  • 3% of all mold machine operators are LGBT.
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Mold machine operator gender statistics

34.8% of mold machine operators are women and 65.2% of mold machine operators are men.
  • Male, 65.2%
  • Female, 34.8%

Mold machine operator gender ratio

GenderPercentages
Male65.2%
Female34.8%

Mold machine operator gender pay gap

Women earn 92¢ for every $1 earned by men

male-income
Male income
$32,316
female-income
Female income
$29,891

Mold machine operator gender ratio over time

This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in mold machine operator positions over time. Currently, 34.8% of mold machine operators are female.
Male
Female
100%
80%
60%
40%
20%
0%
2010
2011
2012
2013
2014
2015
2016
2017
2018
2019
2020
2021

Mold machine operator gender ratio by year

YearMaleFemale
201065.92%34.08%
201165.23%34.77%
201263.93%36.07%
201366.65%33.35%
201466.86%33.14%
201565.46%34.54%
201666.16%33.84%
201765.18%34.82%
201867.15%32.85%
201963.55%36.45%
202065.29%34.71%
202165.20%34.80%

Mold machine operator related jobs gender ratio

We compared mold 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 titleMaleFemale
Special Process Person31%69%
Mold Machine Operator65%35%
Research And Development Machinist99%1%
Die Repair Machinist99%1%
Head Machinist99%1%

Mold machine operator demographics by race

The most common ethnicity among mold machine operators is White, which makes up 59.3% of all mold machine operators. Comparatively, 17.7% of mold machine operators are Hispanic or Latino and 10.3% of mold machine operators are Black or African American.
  • White, 59.3%
  • Hispanic or Latino, 17.7%
  • Black or African American, 10.3%
  • Asian, 7.7%
  • Unknown, 4.2%
  • American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.8%

Mold machine operator race

Mold machine operator racePercentages
White59.3%
Hispanic or Latino17.7%
Black or African American10.3%
Asian7.7%
Unknown4.2%
American Indian and Alaska Native0.8%

Mold machine operator race and ethnicity over time

See how mold machine operator racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.

Mold machine operator race and ethnicity by year

YearWhiteBlack or African AmericanAsianHispanic or Latino
201073.64%9.56%2.91%12.48%
201171.72%10.85%2.92%11.75%
201263.27%10.63%6.62%17.09%
201364.84%11.32%6.40%15.46%
201463.69%11.16%6.68%16.25%
201563.49%10.69%6.55%16.70%
201663.82%10.74%6.98%16.09%
201763.08%9.81%7.43%17.46%
201863.83%10.52%7.52%15.97%
201964.28%11.32%6.65%15.55%
202061.44%10.48%6.96%16.96%
202159.34%10.29%7.69%17.69%

Mold machine operator wage gap by race

According to our data, white mold machine operators have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Black or african american mold machine operators have the lowest average salary at $31,697.
$34,000
$33,000
$32,000
$31,000
Unknown
White
Black or African American
Asian
Hispanic or Latino
EthnicitySalary
Unknown$32,072
White$33,588
Black or African American$31,697
Asian$32,299
Hispanic or Latino$31,959

Average mold machine operator age

See how the average age of mold machine operators varies based on ethnicity and gender.
Male
Female

Mold machine operator age by race and gender

RaceMale ageFemale age
Black or African American4447
Unknown39.546
Asian5251
Hispanic or Latino4748
White4547
American Indian and Alaska Native38

Mold machine operator age breakdown

The average age of mold machine operators is 40+ years years old, representing 65% of the mold machine operator population.

40+ years

30-40 years

20-30 years


Mold machine operator age breakdown

Mold Machine Operator YearsPercentages
40+ years65%
30-40 years21%
20-30 years14%

Mold machine operator educational attainment

The most common degree for mold machine operators is high school diploma, with 53% of mold machine operators earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are associate degree degree at 16% and associate degree degree at 15%.
  • High School Diploma, 53%
  • Associate, 16%
  • Diploma, 15%
  • Bachelor's, 10%
  • Other Degrees, 6%

Mold machine operators by degree level

Mold machine operator degreePercentages
High School Diploma53%
Associate16%
Diploma15%
Bachelor's10%
Other Degrees6%

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Mold machine operator wage gap by degree level

According to the data, mold machine operators with a Associate degree earn more than those without, at $33,566 annually. With a Bachelor's degree, mold machine operators earn a median annual income of $32,399 compared to $32,297 for mold machine operators with an High School Diploma degree.
$35,000
$34,000
$33,000
$32,000
High School Diploma or Less
Bachelor's Degree
Some College/ Associate Degree
EducationSalary
High School Diploma or Less$32,297
Bachelor's Degree$32,399
Some College/ Associate Degree$33,566

Mold machine operator employment statistics

Most mold machine operators work for a private in the manufacturing industry.

Company size where mold machine operators work

Below, you can see the size of companies where mold machine operators work.

< 50 employees

50 - 100 employees

100 - 500 employees

500 - 1,000 employees

1,000 - 10,000 employees

> 10,000

Mold machine operator jobs by employer size

Company sizePercentages
< 50 employees6%
50 - 100 employees9%
100 - 500 employees28%
500 - 1,000 employees13%
1,000 - 10,000 employees27%
> 10,000 employees16%

Mold machine operator jobs by company type

Employees with the mold machine operator job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most mold machine operators prefer to work at private companies over public companies.

Public

Private

Government

Mold machine operator jobs by sector

Company typePercentages
Public18%
Private81%
Government1%

Mold machine operator jobs by industry

The most common industries for mold machine operators are manufacturing, professional and automotive.

Manufacturing

Professional

Automotive

Fortune 500

Transportation

Mold machine operator turnover and employment statistics

Mold machine operator unemployment rate over time

The unemployment rate for mold machine operators between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.

Mold machine operator unemployment rate by year

YearMold machine operator unemployment rate
201013.60%
201111.05%
20127.58%
20137.09%
20145.74%
20154.44%
20164.40%
20173.66%
20183.53%
20193.41%
20205.09%
20215.65%

Average mold machine operator tenure

The average mold machine operator stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 3,921 mold machine operators resumes in Zippia's database.

Less than one year

1-2 years

3-4 years

5-7 years

8-10 years

11+ years

Mold machine operator tenure statistics

Number of yearsPercentages
Less than 1 year36%
1-2 years32%
3-4 years12%
5-7 years10%
8-10 years4%
11+ years6%

Mold machine operator LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs

Review the percent of mold machine operators that are members of the LGBT community. You can see how this compares to similar jobs in the chart below.
Job titleLGBTJob openings
Scrap Burner2.57%115
Plastic Tool Maker2.99%14,497
Mold Machine Operator3.20%-
Tool And Die Machinist3.26%17,618
Reeling Machine Operator3.27%53,771
Turret Lathe Operator5.87%44,277
Machine Grinder6.48%30,739

Similar mold machine operator jobs LGBT demographics

ProfessionPercentages of LGBT Job openings
Scrap Burner2.57%115
Plastic Tool Maker2.99%14,497
Tool And Die Machinist3.26%17,618
Reeling Machine Operator3.27%53,771
Turret Lathe Operator5.87%44,277
Machine Grinder6.48%30,739

Foreign languages spoken by mold machine operators

The most common foreign language among mold machine operators is Spanish at 77.8%. The second-most popular foreign language spoken is Vietnamese at 3.2% and French is the third-most popular at 3.2%.
  • Spanish, 77.8%
  • Vietnamese, 3.2%
  • French, 3.2%
  • Russian, 3.2%
  • Bulgarian, 1.6%
  • Other, 11.0%

Mold machine operator languages spoken

Foreign languagePercentages
Spanish77.8%
Vietnamese3.2%
French3.2%
Russian3.2%
Bulgarian1.6%
Other11.0%

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Mold machine operator location demographics

The amount you can make as a mold machine operator can depend on where you live. For example, the highest salary of mold machine operators is $39,492. Use our chart to find out where that salary is located.

Where do mold machine operators earn the most?

Mold machine operators earn the most in Alaska, where the average mold machine operator salary is $43,617. The map here shows where mold machine operators earn the highest salaries in the U.S. The darker areas across the 50 states highlight the highest salaries.
Average salary

Which city has the most Mold Machine Operators?

By looking through more than 3,921 resumes, we found that the most popular places for mold machine operators are Grand Rapids, MI and Greensboro, NC.
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Mold machine operator jobs by state

RankStateNumber of jobsAverage salary
1Massachusetts1,240$32,484
2New Jersey907$29,570
3Ohio665$29,112
4Pennsylvania546$31,179
5Illinois529$31,700
6Wisconsin522$33,091
7North Carolina510$30,383
8California505$37,595
9Georgia446$27,598
10Texas433$30,854
11Minnesota389$37,383
12Indiana358$28,231
13Tennessee345$25,578
14Florida339$25,149
15Michigan324$30,277
16New York270$30,518
17Missouri206$37,074
18South Carolina178$25,226
19Kentucky169$27,266
20New Hampshire165$32,689
21Iowa165$32,583
22Rhode Island156$33,306
23Virginia143$30,685
24Arizona130$37,125
25Connecticut126$36,914
26District of Columbia125$29,085
27Utah121$34,392
28Kansas120$33,450
29Washington115$32,283
30Oregon109$31,965
31Maryland107$27,155
32Alaska105$43,617
33Alabama105$30,680
34Hawaii104$35,490
35Colorado90$34,376
36Nebraska85$32,919
37Arkansas78$30,409
38Oklahoma76$30,874
39Mississippi66$29,665
40Louisiana52$25,823
41South Dakota36$29,554
42Nevada34$36,501
43Maine33$35,510
44Vermont23$32,684
45Delaware23$31,480
46Idaho19$38,607
47West Virginia14$33,237
48Montana12$31,357
49North Dakota11$34,563
50Wyoming4$38,464
51New Mexico4$33,732

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