Pad machine operator demographics and statistics in the US
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Pad machine operator gender statistics
24.3% of pad machine operators are women and 75.7% of pad machine operators are men.
- Male, 75.7%
- Female, 24.3%
Pad machine operator gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Male | 75.7% |
| Female | 24.3% |
Pad machine operator gender pay gap
Women earn 100¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$30,721
Female income
$30,593
Pad machine operator gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in pad machine operator positions over time. Currently, 24.3% of pad machine operators are female.
Pad machine operator gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 91.91% | 8.09% |
| 2011 | 90.23% | 9.77% |
| 2012 | 89.19% | 10.81% |
| 2013 | 89.69% | 10.31% |
| 2014 | 92.58% | 7.42% |
| 2015 | 88.75% | 11.25% |
| 2016 | 87.85% | 12.15% |
| 2017 | 91.47% | 8.53% |
| 2018 | 80.89% | 19.11% |
| 2019 | 79.49% | 20.51% |
| 2020 | 79.75% | 20.25% |
| 2021 | 75.68% | 24.32% |
Pad machine operator related jobs gender ratio
We compared pad machine operators with similar job titles to see how gender ratios vary. As you can see, dye tub operator and cloth doffer have the biggest gender ratio gaps.
| Job title | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Laundress | 3% | 97% |
| Custom Seamstress | 3% | 97% |
| Seamstress | 6% | 94% |
| Pad Machine Operator | 76% | 24% |
| Dry Finisher | 94% | 6% |
| Cloth Doffer | 95% | 5% |
| Dye Tub Operator | 97% | 3% |
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Pad machine operator demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among pad machine operators is White, which makes up 54.2% of all pad machine operators. Comparatively, 22.3% of pad machine operators are Hispanic or Latino and 14.4% of pad machine operators are Black or African American.
- White, 54.2%
- Hispanic or Latino, 22.3%
- Black or African American, 14.4%
- Asian, 4.4%
- Unknown, 3.8%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.9%
Pad machine operator race
| Pad machine operator race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 54.2% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 22.3% |
| Black or African American | 14.4% |
| Asian | 4.4% |
| Unknown | 3.8% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.9% |
Pad machine operator race and ethnicity over time
See how pad machine operator racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Pad machine operator race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 59.67% | 12.43% | 6.22% | 18.65% |
| 2011 | 50.30% | 11.52% | 5.45% | 26.06% |
| 2012 | 49.76% | 14.51% | 4.84% | 28.33% |
| 2013 | 60.33% | 10.74% | 2.48% | 23.14% |
| 2014 | 59.16% | 14.30% | 0.65% | 23.41% |
| 2015 | 46.76% | 13.24% | 7.06% | 29.12% |
| 2016 | 62.19% | 3.41% | 5.96% | 25.56% |
| 2017 | 61.18% | 8.47% | 2.82% | 24.47% |
| 2018 | 55.82% | 17.47% | 1.71% | 22.26% |
| 2019 | 54.30% | 16.23% | 6.95% | 19.21% |
| 2020 | 58.21% | 11.94% | 2.99% | 23.88% |
| 2021 | 54.23% | 14.42% | 4.39% | 22.26% |
Pad machine operator wage gap by race
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $30,632 |
| White | $31,424 |
| Black or African American | $30,568 |
| Asian | $30,590 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $30,401 |
Average pad machine operator age
See how the average age of pad machine operators varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Pad machine operator age by race and gender
| Race | Male age | Female age |
|---|---|---|
| White | 49 | 58 |
| Black or African American | 44 | 60 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 53 | 49 |
Pad machine operator age breakdown
The average age of pad machine operators is 40+ years years old, representing 81% of the pad machine operator population.
Pad machine operator age breakdown
| Pad Machine Operator Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 81% |
| 30-40 years | 10% |
| 20-30 years | 8% |
Pad machine operator educational attainment
- High School Diploma, 50%
- Associate, 18%
- Diploma, 16%
- Bachelor's, 14%
- Other Degrees, 2%
Pad machine operators by degree level
| Pad machine operator degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| High School Diploma | 50% |
| Associate | 18% |
| Diploma | 16% |
| Bachelor's | 14% |
| Other Degrees | 2% |
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Pad machine operator wage gap by degree level
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| High School Diploma or Less | $30,988 |
| No Education | $30,391 |
Pad machine operator employment statistics
Most pad machine operators work for a private in the manufacturing industry.
Company size where pad machine operators work
Below, you can see the size of companies where pad machine operators work.
Pad machine operator jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 6% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 16% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 23% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 3% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 23% |
| > 10,000 employees | 29% |
Pad machine operator jobs by company type
Employees with the pad machine operator job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most pad machine operators prefer to work at private companies over public companies.
Pad machine operator jobs by sector
| Company type | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 3% |
| Public | 24% |
| Private | 62% |
| Government | 10% |
Pad machine operator jobs by industry
The most common industries for pad machine operators are manufacturing, construction and government.
Pad machine operator industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Manufacturing | 25% |
| Construction | 13% |
| Government | 9% |
| Retail | 9% |
| Real Estate | 6% |
| Fortune 500 | 6% |
| Professional | 6% |
| Transportation | 3% |
| Finance | 3% |
| Automotive | 3% |
| Non Profits | 3% |
| Health Care | 3% |
| Education | 3% |
| Internet | 3% |
| Technology | 3% |
Pad machine operator turnover and employment statistics
Pad machine operator unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for pad machine operators between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Pad machine operator unemployment rate by year
| Year | Pad machine operator unemployment rate |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 11.76% |
| 2011 | 12.70% |
| 2012 | 17.65% |
| 2013 | 9.57% |
| 2014 | 5.04% |
| 2015 | 1.06% |
| 2016 | 6.06% |
| 2017 | 7.32% |
| 2018 | 2.61% |
| 2019 | 2.86% |
| 2020 | 9.55% |
| 2021 | 6.05% |
Average pad machine operator tenure
The average pad machine operator stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 120 pad machine operators resumes in Zippia's database.
Pad machine operator tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 36% |
| 1-2 years | 28% |
| 3-4 years | 15% |
| 5-7 years | 9% |
| 8-10 years | 3% |
| 11+ years | 9% |
Pad machine operator LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of pad 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Laundry Machine Tender | 5.10% | 36,807 |
| Seat Coverer | 5.26% | 37 |
| Upholstery Sewer | 5.45% | 169 |
| Pad Machine Operator | 7.83% | - |
| Dressmaker | 12.01% | 117 |
Similar pad machine operator jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Laundry Machine Tender | 5.10% | 36,807 |
| Seat Coverer | 5.26% | 37 |
| Upholstery Sewer | 5.45% | 169 |
| Dressmaker | 12.01% | 117 |