Molding press operator demographics and statistics in the US
Molding press operator demographics research summary. Zippia estimates molding press operator demographics and statistics in the United States by using a database of 30 million profiles. Our molding press 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 molding press operators after extensive research and analysis:
- There are over 178,067 molding press operators currently employed in the United States.
- 30.5% of all molding press operators are women, while 69.5% are men.
- The average molding press operator age is 46 years old.
- The most common ethnicity of molding press operators is White (71.8%), followed by Hispanic or Latino (13.4%), Black or African American (7.9%) and Unknown (4.4%).
- In 2022, women earned 96% of what men earned.
- 3% of all molding press operators are LGBT.
- Molding press operators are 77% more likely to work at private companies in comparison to public companies.
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Molding press operator gender statistics
30.5% of molding press operators are women and 69.5% of molding press operators are men.
- Male, 69.5%
- Female, 30.5%
Molding press operator gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Male | 69.5% |
| Female | 30.5% |
Molding press operator gender pay gap
Women earn 96¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$31,657
Female income
$30,498
Molding press operator gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in molding press operator positions over time. Currently, 30.5% of molding press operators are female.
Molding press operator gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 72.53% | 27.47% |
| 2011 | 67.21% | 32.79% |
| 2012 | 71.71% | 28.29% |
| 2013 | 72.79% | 27.21% |
| 2014 | 71.49% | 28.51% |
| 2015 | 76.29% | 23.71% |
| 2016 | 73.45% | 26.55% |
| 2017 | 73.98% | 26.02% |
| 2018 | 69.49% | 30.51% |
| 2019 | 69.51% | 30.49% |
| 2020 | 69.87% | 30.13% |
| 2021 | 69.45% | 30.55% |
Molding press operator related jobs gender ratio
We compared molding press 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% |
| Molding Press Operator | 69% | 31% |
| Research And Development Machinist | 99% | 1% |
| Die Repair Machinist | 99% | 1% |
| Head Machinist | 99% | 1% |
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Molding press operator demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among molding press operators is White, which makes up 71.8% of all molding press operators. Comparatively, 13.4% of molding press operators are Hispanic or Latino and 7.9% of molding press operators are Black or African American.
- White, 71.8%
- Hispanic or Latino, 13.4%
- Black or African American, 7.9%
- Unknown, 4.4%
- Asian, 1.7%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.8%
Molding press operator race
| Molding press operator race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 71.8% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 13.4% |
| Black or African American | 7.9% |
| Unknown | 4.4% |
| Asian | 1.7% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.8% |
Molding press operator race and ethnicity over time
See how molding press operator racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Molding press operator race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 75.61% | 8.92% | 1.39% | 12.77% |
| 2011 | 75.80% | 9.73% | 1.63% | 11.13% |
| 2012 | 73.65% | 9.91% | 1.82% | 13.30% |
| 2013 | 73.96% | 9.26% | 1.83% | 12.28% |
| 2014 | 73.99% | 7.50% | 2.62% | 12.90% |
| 2015 | 72.86% | 7.38% | 2.42% | 15.24% |
| 2016 | 74.88% | 7.30% | 2.55% | 13.39% |
| 2017 | 72.65% | 8.46% | 2.03% | 13.65% |
| 2018 | 75.32% | 7.30% | 2.87% | 12.20% |
| 2019 | 77.78% | 6.78% | 1.57% | 11.31% |
| 2020 | 73.26% | 9.95% | 1.49% | 9.83% |
| 2021 | 71.84% | 7.93% | 1.68% | 13.41% |
Molding press operator wage gap by race
According to our data, white molding press operators have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Unknown molding press operators have the lowest average salary at $30,805.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $30,805 |
| White | $32,352 |
| Black or African American | $31,978 |
| Asian | $31,346 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $31,826 |
Average molding press operator age
See how the average age of molding press operators varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Molding press operator age by race and gender
| Race | Male age | Female age |
|---|---|---|
| Unknown | 43 | |
| White | 48 | 48 |
| Black or African American | 50 | 41.5 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 47.5 |
Molding press operator age breakdown
The average age of molding press operators is 40+ years years old, representing 68% of the molding press operator population.
Molding press operator age breakdown
| Molding Press Operator Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 68% |
| 30-40 years | 17% |
| 20-30 years | 14% |
Molding press operator educational attainment
The most common degree for molding press operators is high school diploma, with 50% of molding press operators earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are associate degree degree at 21% and associate degree degree at 14%.
- High School Diploma, 50%
- Associate, 21%
- Diploma, 14%
- Bachelor's, 9%
- Other Degrees, 6%
Molding press operators by degree level
| Molding press operator degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| High School Diploma | 50% |
| Associate | 21% |
| Diploma | 14% |
| Bachelor's | 9% |
| Other Degrees | 6% |
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Molding press operator employment statistics
Most molding press operators work for a private in the manufacturing industry.
Company size where molding press operators work
Below, you can see the size of companies where molding press operators work.
Molding press operator jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 9% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 13% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 25% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 13% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 25% |
| > 10,000 employees | 16% |
Molding press operator jobs by company type
Employees with the molding press operator job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most molding press operators prefer to work at private companies over public companies.
Molding press operator jobs by sector
| Company type | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 2% |
| Public | 21% |
| Private | 77% |
| Government | 0% |
Molding press operator jobs by industry
The most common industries for molding press operators are manufacturing, automotive and professional.
Molding press operator industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Manufacturing | 36% |
| Automotive | 13% |
| Professional | 11% |
| Fortune 500 | 8% |
| Technology | 8% |
| Retail | 4% |
| Transportation | 3% |
| Health Care | 3% |
| Education | 2% |
| Finance | 2% |
| Energy | 2% |
| Construction | 2% |
| Hospitality | 2% |
| Media | 2% |
| Pharmaceutical | 1% |
| Start-up | 1% |
| Internet | 1% |
| Utilities | 1% |
Molding press operator turnover and employment statistics
Molding press operator unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for molding press operators between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Molding press operator unemployment rate by year
| Year | Molding press operator unemployment rate |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 19.96% |
| 2011 | 12.01% |
| 2012 | 11.05% |
| 2013 | 8.19% |
| 2014 | 6.40% |
| 2015 | 4.69% |
| 2016 | 5.10% |
| 2017 | 5.70% |
| 2018 | 5.07% |
| 2019 | 3.79% |
| 2020 | 4.89% |
| 2021 | 6.42% |
Average molding press operator tenure
The average molding press operator stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 1,225 molding press operators resumes in Zippia's database.
Molding press operator tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 39% |
| 1-2 years | 28% |
| 3-4 years | 12% |
| 5-7 years | 9% |
| 8-10 years | 4% |
| 11+ years | 7% |
Molding press operator LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of molding press 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Millwright/Welder | 2.57% | 9,694 |
| Molding Press Operator | 2.74% | - |
| Dry Sand Molder | 3.20% | 702 |
| Machinist Supervisor | 3.26% | 10,004 |
| High Frequency Mill Operator | 3.27% | 29,890 |
| Laser Operator | 5.87% | 56,479 |
| Linter Saw Sharpener | 6.48% | 540 |
Similar molding press operator jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Millwright/Welder | 2.57% | 9,694 |
| Dry Sand Molder | 3.20% | 702 |
| Machinist Supervisor | 3.26% | 10,004 |
| High Frequency Mill Operator | 3.27% | 29,890 |
| Laser Operator | 5.87% | 56,479 |
| Linter Saw Sharpener | 6.48% | 540 |
Foreign languages spoken by molding press operators
- Spanish, 83.3%
- Hmong, 16.7%
Molding press operator languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 83.3% |
| Hmong | 16.7% |
