Pack room operator demographics and statistics in the US
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Pack room operator gender statistics
37.0% of pack room operators are women and 63.0% of pack room operators are men.
- Male, 63.0%
- Female, 37.0%
Pack room operator gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Male | 63.0% |
| Female | 37.0% |
Pack room operator gender pay gap
Women earn 88¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$47,262
Female income
$41,733
Pack room operator gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in pack room operator positions over time. Currently, 37.0% of pack room operators are female.
Pack room operator gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 61.53% | 38.47% |
| 2011 | 61.69% | 38.31% |
| 2012 | 61.72% | 38.28% |
| 2013 | 62.37% | 37.63% |
| 2014 | 62.79% | 37.21% |
| 2015 | 63.85% | 36.15% |
| 2016 | 63.05% | 36.95% |
| 2017 | 62.27% | 37.73% |
| 2018 | 64.77% | 35.23% |
| 2019 | 63.88% | 36.12% |
| 2020 | 62.49% | 37.51% |
| 2021 | 63.04% | 36.96% |
Pack room operator related jobs gender ratio
We compared pack room operators 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% |
| Pack Room Operator | 63% | 37% |
| Bucket Operator | 99% | 1% |
| Stone Cutter | 99% | 1% |
| Corrugator | 99% | 1% |
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Pack room operator demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among pack room operators is White, which makes up 64.0% of all pack room operators. Comparatively, 12.8% of pack room operators are Hispanic or Latino and 12.3% of pack room operators are Black or African American.
- White, 64.0%
- Hispanic or Latino, 12.8%
- Black or African American, 12.3%
- Asian, 5.9%
- Unknown, 4.2%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.8%
Pack room operator race
| Pack room operator race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 64.0% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 12.8% |
| Black or African American | 12.3% |
| Asian | 5.9% |
| Unknown | 4.2% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.8% |
Pack room operator race and ethnicity over time
See how pack room operator racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Pack room operator race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 68.25% | 13.54% | 4.84% | 11.16% |
| 2011 | 68.92% | 13.69% | 4.78% | 10.29% |
| 2012 | 67.59% | 13.66% | 4.85% | 11.78% |
| 2013 | 68.82% | 13.14% | 4.69% | 11.15% |
| 2014 | 68.08% | 13.12% | 4.62% | 11.71% |
| 2015 | 68.93% | 13.11% | 4.90% | 10.66% |
| 2016 | 67.79% | 13.19% | 4.91% | 11.50% |
| 2017 | 66.82% | 13.82% | 5.03% | 11.66% |
| 2018 | 68.33% | 12.80% | 5.19% | 11.22% |
| 2019 | 69.60% | 12.39% | 4.94% | 10.50% |
| 2020 | 66.80% | 12.40% | 5.90% | 10.52% |
| 2021 | 63.99% | 12.30% | 5.91% | 12.77% |
Pack room operator wage gap by race
According to our data, white pack room operators have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Black or african american pack room operators have the lowest average salary at $45,648.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $48,257 |
| White | $49,276 |
| Black or African American | $45,648 |
| Asian | $46,704 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $46,515 |
Average pack room operator age
See how the average age of pack room operators varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Pack room operator age by race and gender
| Race | Male age | Female age |
|---|---|---|
| Black or African American | 42 | 45 |
| Unknown | 39 | 42 |
| Asian | 46 | 46 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 42 | 45 |
| White | 43 | 48 |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 38 | 50 |
Pack room operator age breakdown
The average age of pack room operators is 40+ years years old, representing 59% of the pack room operator population.
Pack room operator age breakdown
| Pack Room Operator Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 59% |
| 30-40 years | 24% |
| 20-30 years | 17% |
Pack room operator educational attainment
The most common degree for pack room operators is high school diploma, with 38% of pack room operators earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are associate degree degree at 23% and associate degree degree at 21%.
- High School Diploma, 38%
- Associate, 23%
- Bachelor's, 21%
- Diploma, 8%
- Other Degrees, 10%
Pack room operators by degree level
| Pack room operator degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| High School Diploma | 38% |
| Associate | 23% |
| Bachelor's | 21% |
| Diploma | 8% |
| Other Degrees | 10% |
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Pack room operator wage gap by degree level
According to the data, pack room operators with a Master's degree earn more than those without, at $51,734 annually. With a Bachelor's degree, pack room operators earn a median annual income of $48,008 compared to $47,022 for pack room operators with an Associate degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| Master's Degree | $51,734 |
| High School Diploma or Less | $43,550 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $48,008 |
| Some College/ Associate Degree | $47,022 |
Pack room operator employment statistics
Company size where pack room operators work
Below, you can see the size of companies where pack room operators work.
Pack room operator jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 13% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 13% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 18% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 5% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 23% |
| > 10,000 employees | 30% |
Pack room operator jobs by industry
The most common industries for pack room operators are manufacturing, hospitality and professional.
Pack room operator industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Manufacturing | 36% |
| Fortune 500 | 18% |
| Hospitality | 9% |
| Professional | 9% |
| Pharmaceutical | 4% |
| Retail | 4% |
| Technology | 4% |
| Education | 2% |
| Transportation | 2% |
| Media | 2% |
| Agriculture | 2% |
| Health Care | 2% |
| Construction | 2% |
| Automotive | 2% |
Pack room operator turnover and employment statistics
Pack room operator unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for pack room operators between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Pack room operator unemployment rate by year
| Year | Pack room operator unemployment rate |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 13.80% |
| 2011 | 11.43% |
| 2012 | 10.36% |
| 2013 | 9.15% |
| 2014 | 7.55% |
| 2015 | 6.34% |
| 2016 | 5.52% |
| 2017 | 5.19% |
| 2018 | 4.89% |
| 2019 | 4.28% |
| 2020 | 6.59% |
| 2021 | 6.08% |
Average pack room operator tenure
The average pack room operator stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 96 pack room operators resumes in Zippia's database.
Pack room operator tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 42% |
| 1-2 years | 26% |
| 3-4 years | 11% |
| 5-7 years | 13% |
| 8-10 years | 2% |
| 11+ years | 7% |
Pack room operator LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of pack room 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Cutter Inspector | 4.47% | 21,053 |
| Senior Machine Operator | 4.75% | 74,352 |
| Pack Room Operator | 4.90% | - |
| Paper Machine Backtender | 7.84% | 31,025 |
| Basin Operator | 8.41% | 26,096 |
| Viscose Department Worker | 8.89% | 55,289 |
| Film Developer | 15.21% | 69,050 |
Similar pack room operator jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Cutter Inspector | 4.47% | 21,053 |
| Senior Machine Operator | 4.75% | 74,352 |
| Paper Machine Backtender | 7.84% | 31,025 |
| Basin Operator | 8.41% | 26,096 |
| Viscose Department Worker | 8.89% | 55,289 |
| Film Developer | 15.21% | 69,050 |