Perforator operator demographics and statistics in the US
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Perforator operator demographics by:
Perforator operator gender statistics
12.5% of perforator operators are women and 87.5% of perforator operators are men.
- Male, 87.5%
- Female, 12.5%
Perforator operator gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Male | 87.5% |
| Female | 12.5% |
Perforator operator gender pay gap
Women earn 93¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$38,149
Female income
$35,388
Perforator operator gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in perforator operator positions over time. Currently, 12.5% of perforator operators are female.
Perforator operator gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 89.04% | 10.96% |
| 2011 | 86.32% | 13.68% |
| 2012 | 88.64% | 11.36% |
| 2013 | 89.17% | 10.83% |
| 2014 | 88.53% | 11.47% |
| 2015 | 90.83% | 9.17% |
| 2016 | 89.49% | 10.51% |
| 2017 | 89.75% | 10.25% |
| 2018 | 87.52% | 12.48% |
| 2019 | 87.53% | 12.47% |
| 2020 | 87.71% | 12.29% |
| 2021 | 87.50% | 12.50% |
Perforator operator related jobs gender ratio
We compared perforator operators with similar job titles to see how gender ratios vary. As you can see, head machinist and die repair machinist have the biggest gender ratio gaps.
| Job title | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Special Process Person | 31% | 69% |
| Perforator Operator | 88% | 13% |
| Research And Development Machinist | 99% | 1% |
| Die Repair Machinist | 99% | 1% |
| Head Machinist | 99% | 1% |
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Perforator operator demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among perforator operators is White, which makes up 71.8% of all perforator operators. Comparatively, 13.4% of perforator operators are Hispanic or Latino and 7.9% of perforator operators are Black or African American.
- White, 71.8%
- Hispanic or Latino, 13.4%
- Black or African American, 7.9%
- Unknown, 4.4%
- Asian, 1.7%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.8%
Perforator operator race
| Perforator operator race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 71.8% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 13.4% |
| Black or African American | 7.9% |
| Unknown | 4.4% |
| Asian | 1.7% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.8% |
Perforator operator race and ethnicity over time
See how perforator operator racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Perforator operator race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 75.61% | 8.92% | 1.39% | 12.77% |
| 2011 | 75.80% | 9.73% | 1.63% | 11.13% |
| 2012 | 73.65% | 9.91% | 1.82% | 13.30% |
| 2013 | 73.96% | 9.26% | 1.83% | 12.28% |
| 2014 | 73.99% | 7.50% | 2.62% | 12.90% |
| 2015 | 72.86% | 7.38% | 2.42% | 15.24% |
| 2016 | 74.88% | 7.30% | 2.55% | 13.39% |
| 2017 | 72.65% | 8.46% | 2.03% | 13.65% |
| 2018 | 75.32% | 7.30% | 2.87% | 12.20% |
| 2019 | 77.78% | 6.78% | 1.57% | 11.31% |
| 2020 | 73.26% | 9.95% | 1.49% | 9.83% |
| 2021 | 71.84% | 7.93% | 1.68% | 13.41% |
Perforator operator wage gap by race
According to our data, white perforator operators have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Unknown perforator operators have the lowest average salary at $36,108.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $36,108 |
| White | $39,855 |
| Black or African American | $38,934 |
| Asian | $37,398 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $38,561 |
Average perforator operator age
See how the average age of perforator operators varies based on ethnicity and gender.
Male
Female
Perforator operator age by race and gender
| Race | Male age | Female age |
|---|---|---|
| Unknown | 43 | |
| White | 48 | 48 |
| Black or African American | 50 | 41.5 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 47.5 |
Perforator operator age breakdown
The average age of perforator operators is 40+ years years old, representing 68% of the perforator operator population.
Perforator operator age breakdown
| Perforator Operator Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 68% |
| 30-40 years | 17% |
| 20-30 years | 14% |
Perforator operator educational attainment
- Bachelor's, 50%
- High School Diploma, 25%
- Associate, 19%
- Other Degrees, 6%
Perforator operators by degree level
| Perforator operator degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 50% |
| High School Diploma | 25% |
| Associate | 19% |
| Other Degrees | 6% |
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Perforator operator employment statistics
Company size where perforator operators work
Below, you can see the size of companies where perforator operators work.
Perforator operator jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 8% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 15% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 46% |
| > 10,000 employees | 31% |
Perforator operator turnover and employment statistics
Perforator operator unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for perforator operators between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Perforator operator unemployment rate by year
| Year | Perforator operator unemployment rate |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 19.96% |
| 2011 | 12.01% |
| 2012 | 11.05% |
| 2013 | 8.19% |
| 2014 | 6.40% |
| 2015 | 4.69% |
| 2016 | 5.10% |
| 2017 | 5.70% |
| 2018 | 5.07% |
| 2019 | 3.79% |
| 2020 | 4.89% |
| 2021 | 6.42% |
Average perforator operator tenure
The average perforator operator stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 35 perforator operators resumes in Zippia's database.
Perforator operator tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 35% |
| 1-2 years | 38% |
| 3-4 years | 19% |
| 5-7 years | 5% |
| 8-10 years | 0% |
| 11+ years | 3% |
Perforator operator LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of perforator 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Soldering Machine Operator | 2.57% | 57,475 |
| Perforator Operator | 2.74% | - |
| Pit Furnace Operator | 3.20% | 25,914 |
| Back Grinder | 3.26% | 2,248 |
| Heat Reader | 3.27% | 470 |
| NC Programmer | 5.87% | 13,524 |
| Polisher Apprentice | 6.48% | 6,006 |
Similar perforator operator jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Soldering Machine Operator | 2.57% | 57,475 |
| Pit Furnace Operator | 3.20% | 25,914 |
| Back Grinder | 3.26% | 2,248 |
| Heat Reader | 3.27% | 470 |
| NC Programmer | 5.87% | 13,524 |
| Polisher Apprentice | 6.48% | 6,006 |
Foreign languages spoken by perforator operators
- Spanish, 100.0%
Perforator operator languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 100.0% |