Pellet mill operator demographics and statistics in the US
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Pellet mill operator demographics by:
Pellet mill operator gender statistics
2.9% of pellet mill operators are women and 97.1% of pellet mill operators are men.
- Male, 97.1%
- Female, 2.9%
Pellet mill operator gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Male | 97.1% |
| Female | 2.9% |
Pellet mill operator gender pay gap
Women earn 92¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$41,878
Female income
$38,636
Pellet mill operator gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in pellet mill operator positions over time. Currently, 2.9% of pellet mill operators are female.
Pellet mill operator gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 96.91% | 3.09% |
| 2011 | 96.93% | 3.07% |
| 2012 | 96.94% | 3.06% |
| 2013 | 97.02% | 2.98% |
| 2014 | 97.07% | 2.93% |
| 2015 | 97.20% | 2.80% |
| 2016 | 97.10% | 2.90% |
| 2017 | 97.01% | 2.99% |
| 2018 | 97.30% | 2.70% |
| 2019 | 97.20% | 2.80% |
| 2020 | 97.03% | 2.97% |
| 2021 | 97.10% | 2.90% |
Pellet mill operator related jobs gender ratio
We compared pellet mill 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% |
| Pellet Mill Operator | 97% | 3% |
| Bucket Operator | 99% | 1% |
| Stone Cutter | 99% | 1% |
| Corrugator | 99% | 1% |
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Pellet mill operator demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among pellet mill operators is White, which makes up 64.8% of all pellet mill operators. Comparatively, 14.5% of pellet mill operators are Hispanic or Latino and 10.4% of pellet mill operators are Black or African American.
- White, 64.8%
- Hispanic or Latino, 14.5%
- Black or African American, 10.4%
- Asian, 4.9%
- Unknown, 4.4%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 1.0%
Pellet mill operator race
| Pellet mill operator race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 64.8% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 14.5% |
| Black or African American | 10.4% |
| Asian | 4.9% |
| Unknown | 4.4% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 1.0% |
Pellet mill operator race and ethnicity over time
See how pellet mill operator racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Pellet mill operator race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 69.08% | 11.60% | 3.80% | 12.93% |
| 2011 | 69.75% | 11.74% | 3.74% | 12.06% |
| 2012 | 68.42% | 11.71% | 3.82% | 13.56% |
| 2013 | 69.65% | 11.19% | 3.66% | 12.92% |
| 2014 | 68.91% | 11.17% | 3.59% | 13.48% |
| 2015 | 69.76% | 11.16% | 3.87% | 12.43% |
| 2016 | 68.62% | 11.24% | 3.87% | 13.28% |
| 2017 | 67.65% | 11.87% | 4.00% | 13.43% |
| 2018 | 69.16% | 10.86% | 4.16% | 12.99% |
| 2019 | 70.44% | 10.45% | 3.91% | 12.27% |
| 2020 | 67.63% | 10.45% | 4.87% | 12.29% |
| 2021 | 64.82% | 10.35% | 4.88% | 14.54% |
Pellet mill operator wage gap by race
According to our data, white pellet mill operators have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Black or african american pellet mill operators have the lowest average salary at $40,946.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $42,447 |
| White | $43,025 |
| Black or African American | $40,946 |
| Asian | $41,557 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $41,448 |
Average pellet mill operator age
See how the average age of pellet mill operators varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Female
Pellet mill 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 |
Pellet mill operator age breakdown
The average age of pellet mill operators is 40+ years years old, representing 59% of the pellet mill operator population.
Pellet mill operator age breakdown
| Pellet Mill Operator Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 59% |
| 30-40 years | 24% |
| 20-30 years | 17% |
Pellet mill operator educational attainment
The most common degree for pellet mill operators is high school diploma, with 47% of pellet mill operators earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are associate degree degree at 21% and associate degree degree at 19%.
- High School Diploma, 47%
- Associate, 21%
- Diploma, 19%
- Bachelor's, 7%
- Other Degrees, 6%
Pellet mill operators by degree level
| Pellet mill operator degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| High School Diploma | 47% |
| Associate | 21% |
| Diploma | 19% |
| Bachelor's | 7% |
| Other Degrees | 6% |
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Pellet mill operator wage gap by degree level
According to the data, pellet mill operators with a Master's degree earn more than those without, at $44,404 annually. With a Bachelor's degree, pellet mill operators earn a median annual income of $42,305 compared to $41,740 for pellet mill operators with an Associate degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| Master's Degree | $44,404 |
| High School Diploma or Less | $39,717 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $42,305 |
| Some College/ Associate Degree | $41,740 |
Pellet mill operator employment statistics
Company size where pellet mill operators work
Below, you can see the size of companies where pellet mill operators work.
Pellet mill operator jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 7% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 12% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 7% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 14% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 45% |
| > 10,000 employees | 14% |
Pellet mill operator jobs by industry
The most common industries for pellet mill operators are manufacturing, agriculture and finance.
Pellet mill operator industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Manufacturing | 37% |
| Agriculture | 21% |
| Fortune 500 | 14% |
| Finance | 5% |
| Energy | 5% |
| Construction | 5% |
| Technology | 5% |
| Education | 2% |
| Government | 2% |
| Media | 2% |
| Professional | 2% |
Pellet mill operator turnover and employment statistics
Pellet mill operator unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for pellet mill operators between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Pellet mill operator unemployment rate by year
| Year | Pellet mill 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 pellet mill operator tenure
The average pellet mill operator stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 144 pellet mill operators resumes in Zippia's database.
Pellet mill operator tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 28% |
| 1-2 years | 28% |
| 3-4 years | 17% |
| 5-7 years | 14% |
| 8-10 years | 3% |
| 11+ years | 10% |
Pellet mill operator LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of pellet mill 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Tooth Inspector | 4.47% | 16,565 |
| Planting Machine Operator | 4.75% | 65,498 |
| Pellet Mill Operator | 4.90% | - |
| Paper Machine Backtender | 7.84% | 31,025 |
| Oil Separator | 8.41% | 1,747 |
| Compounder Helper | 8.89% | 13,547 |
| Screen Examiner | 15.21% | 2,912 |
Similar pellet mill operator jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Tooth Inspector | 4.47% | 16,565 |
| Planting Machine Operator | 4.75% | 65,498 |
| Paper Machine Backtender | 7.84% | 31,025 |
| Oil Separator | 8.41% | 1,747 |
| Compounder Helper | 8.89% | 13,547 |
| Screen Examiner | 15.21% | 2,912 |
Foreign languages spoken by pellet mill operators
- Korean, 50.0%
- Spanish, 50.0%
Pellet mill operator languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Korean | 50.0% |
| Spanish | 50.0% |