Packing line operator demographics and statistics in the US
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Packing line operator demographics by:
Packing line operator gender statistics
36.5% of packing line operators are women and 63.5% of packing line operators are men.
- Male, 63.5%
- Female, 36.5%
Packing line operator gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Male | 63.5% |
| Female | 36.5% |
Packing line operator gender pay gap
Women earn 95¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$29,214
Female income
$27,698
Packing line operator gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in packing line operator positions over time. Currently, 36.5% of packing line operators are female.
Packing line operator gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 71.86% | 28.14% |
| 2011 | 71.86% | 28.14% |
| 2012 | 65.09% | 34.91% |
| 2013 | 55.81% | 44.19% |
| 2014 | 51.12% | 48.88% |
| 2015 | 59.34% | 40.66% |
| 2016 | 59.61% | 40.39% |
| 2017 | 56.40% | 43.60% |
| 2018 | 77.07% | 22.93% |
| 2019 | 76.43% | 23.57% |
| 2020 | 62.14% | 37.86% |
| 2021 | 63.52% | 36.48% |
Packing line operator related jobs gender ratio
We compared packing line operators with similar job titles to see how gender ratios vary. As you can see, dredge operator and tower crane operator have the biggest gender ratio gaps.
| Job title | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Gift Wrapper | 12% | 88% |
| Gift Packer | 18% | 82% |
| Pill Packer | 19% | 81% |
| Packing Line Operator | 64% | 36% |
| Green Chain Operator | 99% | 1% |
| Tower Crane Operator | 99% | 1% |
| Dredge Operator | 99% | 1% |
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Packing line operator demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among packing line operators is White, which makes up 73.5% of all packing line operators. Comparatively, 13.8% of packing line operators are Hispanic or Latino and 6.7% of packing line operators are Black or African American.
- White, 73.5%
- Hispanic or Latino, 13.8%
- Black or African American, 6.7%
- Unknown, 4.3%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.9%
- Asian, 0.8%
Packing line operator race
| Packing line operator race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 73.5% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 13.8% |
| Black or African American | 6.7% |
| Unknown | 4.3% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.9% |
| Asian | 0.8% |
Packing line operator race and ethnicity over time
See how packing line operator racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Packing line operator race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 69.50% | 12.30% | 1.10% | 14.43% |
| 2011 | 76.10% | 11.22% | 0.49% | 7.32% |
| 2012 | 70.70% | 9.77% | 0.47% | 15.81% |
| 2013 | 79.89% | 5.29% | 1.06% | 11.11% |
| 2014 | 71.88% | 10.42% | 1.04% | 15.10% |
| 2015 | 68.89% | 11.67% | 1.67% | 11.11% |
| 2016 | 61.35% | 19.04% | 1.10% | 15.34% |
| 2017 | 79.49% | 8.14% | 1.10% | 6.89% |
| 2018 | 75.85% | 7.55% | 1.51% | 12.08% |
| 2019 | 76.67% | 6.06% | 0.91% | 12.42% |
| 2020 | 78.00% | 4.40% | 2.00% | 11.60% |
| 2021 | 73.52% | 6.72% | 0.79% | 13.83% |
Packing line operator wage gap by race
According to our data, white packing line operators have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Black or african american packing line operators have the lowest average salary at $28,763.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $29,366 |
| White | $29,663 |
| Black or African American | $28,763 |
| Asian | $29,208 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $29,080 |
Packing line operator age breakdown
The average age of packing line operators is 40+ years years old, representing 49% of the packing line operator population.
Packing line operator age breakdown
| Packing Line Operator Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 49% |
| 30-40 years | 30% |
| 20-30 years | 21% |
Packing line operator educational attainment
The most common degree for packing line operators is high school diploma, with 47% of packing line operators earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are associate degree degree at 22% and associate degree degree at 13%.
- High School Diploma, 47%
- Associate, 22%
- Diploma, 13%
- Bachelor's, 10%
- Other Degrees, 8%
Packing line operators by degree level
| Packing line operator degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| High School Diploma | 47% |
| Associate | 22% |
| Diploma | 13% |
| Bachelor's | 10% |
| Other Degrees | 8% |
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Packing line operator wage gap by degree level
According to the data, packing line operators with a Associate degree earn more than those without, at $29,604 annually. With a Bachelor's degree, packing line operators earn a median annual income of $29,358 compared to $29,090 for packing line operators with an High School Diploma degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| High School Diploma or Less | $29,090 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $29,358 |
| Some College/ Associate Degree | $29,604 |
Packing line operator employment statistics
Most packing line operators work for a private in the manufacturing industry.
Company size where packing line operators work
Below, you can see the size of companies where packing line operators work.
Packing line operator jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 5% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 11% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 21% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 10% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 24% |
| > 10,000 employees | 29% |
Packing line operator jobs by company type
Employees with the packing line operator job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most packing line operators prefer to work at private companies over public companies.
Packing line operator jobs by sector
| Company type | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 1% |
| Public | 28% |
| Private | 70% |
| Government | 1% |
Packing line operator jobs by industry
The most common industries for packing line operators are manufacturing, retail and professional.
Packing line operator industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Manufacturing | 37% |
| Fortune 500 | 17% |
| Retail | 8% |
| Professional | 8% |
| Transportation | 4% |
| Health Care | 4% |
| Pharmaceutical | 3% |
| Construction | 3% |
| Technology | 3% |
| Finance | 2% |
| Agriculture | 2% |
| Media | 2% |
| Education | 1% |
| Government | 1% |
| Energy | 1% |
| Automotive | 1% |
| Start-up | 1% |
Packing line operator turnover and employment statistics
Packing line operator unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for packing line operators between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Packing line operator unemployment rate by year
| Year | Packing line operator unemployment rate |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 11.11% |
| 2011 | 15.91% |
| 2012 | 15.69% |
| 2013 | 7.84% |
| 2014 | 9.80% |
| 2015 | 9.32% |
| 2016 | 7.89% |
| 2017 | 5.51% |
| 2018 | 5.09% |
| 2019 | 4.17% |
| 2020 | 8.11% |
| 2021 | 5.12% |
Average packing line operator tenure
The average packing line operator stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 432 packing line operators resumes in Zippia's database.
Packing line operator tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 37% |
| 1-2 years | 29% |
| 3-4 years | 9% |
| 5-7 years | 12% |
| 8-10 years | 4% |
| 11+ years | 8% |
Packing line operator LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of packing line 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Power Crane Operator | 1.94% | 27,955 |
| Forklift | 3.85% | 113,257 |
| Automated Residential Collection Operator | 4.13% | 34,502 |
| Packing Line Operator | 4.33% | - |
| Terminal Worker | 4.67% | 23,312 |
| Inspector Packer | 6.68% | 33,923 |
| Offbearer | 10.43% | 16 |
Similar packing line operator jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Power Crane Operator | 1.94% | 27,955 |
| Forklift | 3.85% | 113,257 |
| Automated Residential Collection Operator | 4.13% | 34,502 |
| Terminal Worker | 4.67% | 23,312 |
| Inspector Packer | 6.68% | 33,923 |
| Offbearer | 10.43% | 16 |
Foreign languages spoken by packing line operators
- Swedish, 50.0%
- Spanish, 50.0%
Packing line operator languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Swedish | 50.0% |
| Spanish | 50.0% |
