Pelletizer operator demographics and statistics in the US
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Pelletizer operator demographics by:
Pelletizer operator gender statistics
14.8% of pelletizer operators are women and 85.2% of pelletizer operators are men.
- Male, 85.2%
- Female, 14.8%
Pelletizer operator gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Male | 85.2% |
| Female | 14.8% |
Pelletizer operator gender pay gap
Women earn 90¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$41,433
Female income
$37,384
Pelletizer operator gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in pelletizer operator positions over time. Currently, 14.8% of pelletizer operators are female.
Pelletizer operator gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 84.38% | 15.62% |
| 2011 | 82.28% | 17.72% |
| 2012 | 81.28% | 18.72% |
| 2013 | 79.81% | 20.19% |
| 2014 | 81.50% | 18.50% |
| 2015 | 84.99% | 15.01% |
| 2016 | 83.06% | 16.94% |
| 2017 | 79.81% | 20.19% |
| 2018 | 85.65% | 14.35% |
| 2019 | 81.48% | 18.52% |
| 2020 | 84.31% | 15.69% |
| 2021 | 85.25% | 14.75% |
Pelletizer operator related jobs gender ratio
We compared pelletizer 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% |
| Pelletizer Operator | 85% | 15% |
| Dry Finisher | 94% | 6% |
| Cloth Doffer | 95% | 5% |
| Dye Tub Operator | 97% | 3% |
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Pelletizer operator demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among pelletizer operators is White, which makes up 60.3% of all pelletizer operators. Comparatively, 13.0% of pelletizer operators are Hispanic or Latino and 12.5% of pelletizer operators are Asian.
- White, 60.3%
- Hispanic or Latino, 13.0%
- Asian, 12.5%
- Black or African American, 8.4%
- Unknown, 4.9%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.9%
Pelletizer operator race
| Pelletizer operator race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 60.3% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 13.0% |
| Asian | 12.5% |
| Black or African American | 8.4% |
| Unknown | 4.9% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.9% |
Pelletizer operator race and ethnicity over time
See how pelletizer operator racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Pelletizer operator race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 64.15% | 11.21% | 8.26% | 15.06% |
| 2011 | 58.20% | 13.83% | 6.85% | 20.09% |
| 2012 | 60.51% | 11.67% | 9.27% | 17.44% |
| 2013 | 60.49% | 12.00% | 6.59% | 19.05% |
| 2014 | 59.58% | 11.79% | 6.86% | 18.70% |
| 2015 | 57.31% | 12.86% | 9.02% | 18.81% |
| 2016 | 58.46% | 8.91% | 8.82% | 20.97% |
| 2017 | 56.93% | 13.25% | 10.27% | 17.05% |
| 2018 | 54.68% | 13.75% | 8.46% | 19.46% |
| 2019 | 69.30% | 9.36% | 6.84% | 11.77% |
| 2020 | 56.32% | 13.62% | 6.22% | 18.49% |
| 2021 | 60.28% | 8.37% | 12.55% | 12.98% |
Pelletizer operator wage gap by race
According to our data, asian pelletizer operators have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Hispanic or latino pelletizer operators have the lowest average salary at $36,055.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $41,506 |
| White | $42,135 |
| Black or African American | $39,207 |
| Asian | $49,394 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $36,055 |
Pelletizer operator age breakdown
The average age of pelletizer operators is 40+ years years old, representing 72% of the pelletizer operator population.
Pelletizer operator age breakdown
| Pelletizer Operator Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 72% |
| 30-40 years | 17% |
| 20-30 years | 11% |
Pelletizer operator educational attainment
The most common degree for pelletizer operators is high school diploma, with 32% of pelletizer operators earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are associate degree degree at 23% and associate degree degree at 14%.
- High School Diploma, 32%
- Associate, 23%
- Diploma, 14%
- Bachelor's, 14%
- Other Degrees, 17%
Pelletizer operators by degree level
| Pelletizer operator degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| High School Diploma | 32% |
| Associate | 23% |
| Diploma | 14% |
| Bachelor's | 14% |
| Other Degrees | 17% |
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Pelletizer operator wage gap by degree level
According to the data, pelletizer operators with a Bachelor's degree earn more than those without, at $51,677 annually. With a Associate degree, pelletizer operators earn a median annual income of $45,300 compared to $37,256 for pelletizer operators with an High School Diploma degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| High School Diploma or Less | $37,256 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $51,677 |
| Some College/ Associate Degree | $45,300 |
Pelletizer operator employment statistics
Company size where pelletizer operators work
Below, you can see the size of companies where pelletizer operators work.
Pelletizer operator jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 50 - 100 employees | 9% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 3% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 13% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 41% |
| > 10,000 employees | 34% |
Pelletizer operator jobs by industry
The most common industries for pelletizer operators are manufacturing, transportation and agriculture.
Pelletizer operator industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Manufacturing | 46% |
| Fortune 500 | 16% |
| Transportation | 11% |
| Agriculture | 11% |
| Retail | 5% |
| Energy | 5% |
| Automotive | 3% |
| Internet | 3% |
Pelletizer operator turnover and employment statistics
Pelletizer operator unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for pelletizer operators between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Pelletizer operator unemployment rate by year
| Year | Pelletizer operator unemployment rate |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 14.11% |
| 2011 | 15.14% |
| 2012 | 10.85% |
| 2013 | 6.91% |
| 2014 | 10.75% |
| 2015 | 6.11% |
| 2016 | 3.09% |
| 2017 | 3.08% |
| 2018 | 4.95% |
| 2019 | 3.35% |
| 2020 | 8.14% |
| 2021 | 13.02% |
Average pelletizer operator tenure
The average pelletizer operator stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 62 pelletizer operators resumes in Zippia's database.
Pelletizer operator tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 26% |
| 1-2 years | 21% |
| 3-4 years | 17% |
| 5-7 years | 17% |
| 8-10 years | 6% |
| 11+ years | 14% |
Pelletizer operator LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of pelletizer 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Washerette Machine Operator | 5.10% | 53,623 |
| Upholstery Auto Trimmer | 5.26% | 6,293 |
| Overlock Operator | 5.45% | 25,872 |
| Spooling Operator | 7.83% | 29,609 |
| Pelletizer Operator | 10.75% | - |
| Hand Sewer | 12.01% | 4,300 |
Similar pelletizer operator jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Washerette Machine Operator | 5.10% | 53,623 |
| Upholstery Auto Trimmer | 5.26% | 6,293 |
| Overlock Operator | 5.45% | 25,872 |
| Spooling Operator | 7.83% | 29,609 |
| Hand Sewer | 12.01% | 4,300 |