Paint room operator demographics and statistics in the US
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Paint room operator demographics by:
Paint room operator gender statistics
38.5% of paint room operators are women and 61.5% of paint room operators are men.
- Male, 61.5%
- Female, 38.5%
Paint room operator gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Male | 61.5% |
| Female | 38.5% |
Paint room operator gender pay gap
Women earn 82¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$48,089
Female income
$39,402
Paint room operator gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in paint room operator positions over time. Currently, 38.5% of paint room operators are female.
Paint room operator gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 61.15% | 38.85% |
| 2011 | 58.41% | 41.59% |
| 2012 | 55.83% | 44.17% |
| 2013 | 55.71% | 44.29% |
| 2014 | 59.70% | 40.30% |
| 2015 | 61.87% | 38.13% |
| 2016 | 55.86% | 44.14% |
| 2017 | 59.37% | 40.63% |
| 2018 | 61.98% | 38.02% |
| 2019 | 59.49% | 40.51% |
| 2020 | 53.50% | 46.50% |
| 2021 | 61.54% | 38.46% |
Paint room operator related jobs gender ratio
We compared paint 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% |
| Paint Room Operator | 62% | 38% |
| Bucket Operator | 99% | 1% |
| Stone Cutter | 99% | 1% |
| Corrugator | 99% | 1% |
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Paint room operator demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among paint room operators is White, which makes up 65.0% of all paint room operators. Comparatively, 15.6% of paint room operators are Hispanic or Latino and 11.6% of paint room operators are Black or African American.
- White, 65.0%
- Hispanic or Latino, 15.6%
- Black or African American, 11.6%
- Unknown, 3.9%
- Asian, 3.2%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.7%
Paint room operator race
| Paint room operator race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 65.0% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 15.6% |
| Black or African American | 11.6% |
| Unknown | 3.9% |
| Asian | 3.2% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.7% |
Paint room operator race and ethnicity over time
See how paint room operator racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Paint room operator race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 68.06% | 10.50% | 3.20% | 15.50% |
| 2011 | 66.62% | 12.69% | 2.47% | 15.31% |
| 2012 | 66.76% | 11.72% | 2.72% | 16.74% |
| 2013 | 67.73% | 11.76% | 3.57% | 14.24% |
| 2014 | 69.69% | 11.70% | 3.12% | 12.85% |
| 2015 | 68.01% | 11.10% | 2.60% | 14.86% |
| 2016 | 65.77% | 12.29% | 3.58% | 16.06% |
| 2017 | 69.09% | 10.79% | 3.54% | 13.89% |
| 2018 | 67.29% | 12.11% | 3.12% | 14.64% |
| 2019 | 71.49% | 10.42% | 3.20% | 12.15% |
| 2020 | 68.23% | 10.36% | 3.36% | 12.56% |
| 2021 | 65.02% | 11.63% | 3.23% | 15.65% |
Paint room operator wage gap by race
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $49,528 |
| White | $48,799 |
| Black or African American | $46,931 |
| Asian | $52,260 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $43,385 |
Average paint room operator age
See how the average age of paint room operators varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Paint room operator age by race and gender
| Race | Male age | Female age |
|---|---|---|
| Unknown | 38 | |
| White | 41 | 41.5 |
| Black or African American | 46 | |
| Asian | 42 | |
| Hispanic or Latino | 41 | 40 |
Paint room operator age breakdown
The average age of paint room operators is 40+ years years old, representing 55% of the paint room operator population.
Paint room operator age breakdown
| Paint Room Operator Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 55% |
| 30-40 years | 27% |
| 20-30 years | 17% |
Paint room operator educational attainment
The most common degree for paint room operators is high school diploma, with 46% of paint room operators earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are diploma degree at 20% and diploma degree at 14%.
- High School Diploma, 46%
- Diploma, 20%
- Associate, 14%
- Bachelor's, 11%
- Other Degrees, 9%
Paint room operators by degree level
| Paint room operator degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| High School Diploma | 46% |
| Diploma | 20% |
| Associate | 14% |
| Bachelor's | 11% |
| Other Degrees | 9% |
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Paint room operator employment statistics
Company size where paint room operators work
Below, you can see the size of companies where paint room operators work.
Paint room operator jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 8% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 5% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 23% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 8% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 28% |
| > 10,000 employees | 30% |
Paint room operator jobs by industry
The most common industries for paint room operators are manufacturing, automotive and construction.
Paint room operator industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Manufacturing | 36% |
| Automotive | 12% |
| Fortune 500 | 10% |
| Construction | 7% |
| Professional | 7% |
| Retail | 5% |
| Energy | 5% |
| Transportation | 2% |
| Non Profits | 2% |
| Utilities | 2% |
| Health Care | 2% |
| Media | 2% |
| Hospitality | 2% |
| Technology | 2% |
| Insurance | 2% |
Paint room operator turnover and employment statistics
Paint room operator unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for paint room operators between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Paint room operator unemployment rate by year
| Year | Paint room operator unemployment rate |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 14.90% |
| 2011 | 12.05% |
| 2012 | 8.86% |
| 2013 | 8.15% |
| 2014 | 6.70% |
| 2015 | 5.83% |
| 2016 | 4.20% |
| 2017 | 3.89% |
| 2018 | 3.47% |
| 2019 | 3.95% |
| 2020 | 4.23% |
| 2021 | 6.66% |
Average paint room operator tenure
The average paint room operator stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 111 paint room operators resumes in Zippia's database.
Paint room operator tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 28% |
| 1-2 years | 28% |
| 3-4 years | 13% |
| 5-7 years | 16% |
| 8-10 years | 3% |
| 11+ years | 11% |
Paint room operator LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of paint 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Paint Room Operator | 4.35% | - |
| Tank Inspector | 4.47% | 20,704 |
| Pulp Bleacher | 4.75% | 23 |
| Carding Machine Operator | 7.84% | 53,641 |
| Beer Maker | 8.41% | 6,981 |
| Flat Screen Worker | 8.89% | 23,235 |
| Photo Specialist | 15.21% | 326 |
Similar paint room operator jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Tank Inspector | 4.47% | 20,704 |
| Pulp Bleacher | 4.75% | 23 |
| Carding Machine Operator | 7.84% | 53,641 |
| Beer Maker | 8.41% | 6,981 |
| Flat Screen Worker | 8.89% | 23,235 |
| Photo Specialist | 15.21% | 326 |
Foreign languages spoken by paint room operators
- Spanish, 66.7%
- Carrier, 33.3%
Paint room operator languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 66.7% |
| Carrier | 33.3% |