Payroll machine operator demographics and statistics in the US
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Payroll machine operator demographics by:
Payroll machine operator gender statistics
74.4% of payroll machine operators are women and 25.6% of payroll machine operators are men.
- Female, 74.4%
- Male, 25.6%
Payroll machine operator gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Female | 74.4% |
| Male | 25.6% |
Payroll machine operator gender pay gap
Women earn 97¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$46,060
Female income
$44,519
Payroll machine operator gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in payroll machine operator positions over time. Currently, 74.4% of payroll machine operators are female.
Payroll machine operator gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 21.66% | 78.34% |
| 2011 | 20.21% | 79.79% |
| 2012 | 21.03% | 78.97% |
| 2013 | 20.35% | 79.65% |
| 2014 | 24.23% | 75.77% |
| 2015 | 23.15% | 76.85% |
| 2016 | 23.12% | 76.88% |
| 2017 | 20.91% | 79.09% |
| 2018 | 21.65% | 78.35% |
| 2019 | 23.35% | 76.65% |
| 2020 | 23.08% | 76.92% |
| 2021 | 25.58% | 74.42% |
Payroll machine operator related jobs gender ratio
We compared payroll machine operators with similar job titles to see how gender ratios vary. As you can see, time recorder and recovery agent have the biggest gender ratio gaps.
| Job title | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Insurance Billing Clerk | 5% | 95% |
| Receptionist/Accounts Receivable | 5% | 95% |
| Directory Clerk | 7% | 93% |
| Payroll Machine Operator | 26% | 74% |
| Recovery Agent | 69% | 31% |
| Time Recorder | 71% | 29% |
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Payroll machine operator demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among payroll machine operators is White, which makes up 59.0% of all payroll machine operators. Comparatively, 18.8% of payroll machine operators are Hispanic or Latino and 8.5% of payroll machine operators are Black or African American.
- White, 59.0%
- Hispanic or Latino, 18.8%
- Black or African American, 8.5%
- Unknown, 6.1%
- Asian, 6.1%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 1.5%
Payroll machine operator race
| Payroll machine operator race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 59.0% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 18.8% |
| Black or African American | 8.5% |
| Unknown | 6.1% |
| Asian | 6.1% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 1.5% |
Payroll machine operator race and ethnicity over time
See how payroll machine operator racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Payroll machine operator race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 67.82% | 10.64% | 4.23% | 15.46% |
| 2011 | 66.35% | 12.21% | 3.95% | 15.67% |
| 2012 | 69.13% | 9.82% | 3.89% | 14.79% |
| 2013 | 67.14% | 10.02% | 4.76% | 15.53% |
| 2014 | 66.05% | 10.26% | 5.01% | 16.24% |
| 2015 | 66.90% | 9.33% | 6.07% | 15.49% |
| 2016 | 67.63% | 9.89% | 4.88% | 15.60% |
| 2017 | 65.92% | 9.42% | 5.17% | 16.85% |
| 2018 | 64.64% | 8.59% | 5.38% | 18.60% |
| 2019 | 62.76% | 9.83% | 5.59% | 18.87% |
| 2020 | 62.03% | 9.10% | 6.76% | 18.24% |
| 2021 | 59.01% | 8.48% | 6.12% | 18.78% |
Payroll machine operator wage gap by race
According to our data, black or african american payroll machine operators have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Hispanic or latino payroll machine operators have the lowest average salary at $44,642.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $46,632 |
| White | $45,071 |
| Black or African American | $47,383 |
| Asian | $46,629 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $44,642 |
Average payroll machine operator age
See how the average age of payroll machine operators varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Payroll machine operator age by race and gender
| Race | Male age | Female age |
|---|---|---|
| Black or African American | 47 | |
| Unknown | 46 | |
| Asian | 40 | 46 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 42.5 | 45 |
| White | 41 | 51 |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 56.5 |
Payroll machine operator age breakdown
The average age of payroll machine operators is 40+ years years old, representing 74% of the payroll machine operator population.
Payroll machine operator age breakdown
| Payroll Machine Operator Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 74% |
| 30-40 years | 20% |
| 20-30 years | 6% |
Payroll machine operator educational attainment
The most common degree for payroll machine operators is bachelor's degree, with 49% of payroll machine operators earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are high school diploma degree at 20% and high school diploma degree at 13%.
- Bachelor's, 49%
- High School Diploma, 20%
- Master's, 13%
- Associate, 11%
- Other Degrees, 7%
Payroll machine operators by degree level
| Payroll machine operator degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 49% |
| High School Diploma | 20% |
| Master's | 13% |
| Associate | 11% |
| Other Degrees | 7% |
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Payroll machine operator wage gap by degree level
According to the data, payroll machine operators with a Bachelor's degree earn more than those without, at $47,614 annually. With a Associate degree, payroll machine operators earn a median annual income of $44,999 compared to $43,719 for payroll machine operators with an High School Diploma degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| High School Diploma or Less | $43,719 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $47,614 |
| Some College/ Associate Degree | $44,999 |
Payroll machine operator employment statistics
Most payroll machine operators work for a public in the professional industry.
Company size where payroll machine operators work
Below, you can see the size of companies where payroll machine operators work.
Payroll machine operator jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 10% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 3% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 10% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 29% |
| > 10,000 employees | 48% |
Payroll machine operator jobs by company type
Employees with the payroll machine operator job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most payroll machine operators prefer to work at public companies over private companies.
Payroll machine operator jobs by sector
| Company type | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Public | 47% |
| Private | 43% |
| Government | 10% |
Payroll machine operator jobs by industry
The most common industries for payroll machine operators are professional, retail and transportation.
Payroll machine operator industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Fortune 500 | 22% |
| Professional | 14% |
| Retail | 8% |
| Transportation | 8% |
| Government | 8% |
| Manufacturing | 8% |
| Technology | 5% |
| Finance | 5% |
| Media | 3% |
| Pharmaceutical | 3% |
| Telecommunication | 3% |
| Automotive | 3% |
| Energy | 3% |
| Non Profits | 3% |
| Hospitality | 3% |
| Start-up | 3% |
Payroll machine operator turnover and employment statistics
Payroll machine operator unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for payroll machine operators between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Payroll machine operator unemployment rate by year
| Year | Payroll machine operator unemployment rate |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 6.89% |
| 2011 | 6.51% |
| 2012 | 6.36% |
| 2013 | 4.27% |
| 2014 | 3.76% |
| 2015 | 2.34% |
| 2016 | 2.55% |
| 2017 | 2.44% |
| 2018 | 1.81% |
| 2019 | 2.54% |
| 2020 | 1.91% |
| 2021 | 3.88% |
Average payroll machine operator tenure
The average payroll machine operator stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 98 payroll machine operators resumes in Zippia's database.
Payroll machine operator tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 19% |
| 1-2 years | 37% |
| 3-4 years | 14% |
| 5-7 years | 25% |
| 8-10 years | 2% |
| 11+ years | 4% |
Payroll machine operator LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of payroll 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Procurement Administrator | 6.59% | 56,668 |
| Voucher Examiner | 6.92% | 2,154 |
| Currency Counter | 7.10% | 8,805 |
| Sample Clerk | 7.32% | 66,477 |
| Collections Officer | 7.90% | 59,691 |
| Payroll Machine Operator | 9.53% | - |
| Safety Deposit Clerk | 10.47% | 80,063 |
Similar payroll machine operator jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Procurement Administrator | 6.59% | 56,668 |
| Voucher Examiner | 6.92% | 2,154 |
| Currency Counter | 7.10% | 8,805 |
| Sample Clerk | 7.32% | 66,477 |
| Collections Officer | 7.90% | 59,691 |
| Safety Deposit Clerk | 10.47% | 80,063 |
Foreign languages spoken by payroll machine operators
- Spanish, 100.0%
Payroll machine operator languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 100.0% |