Peripheral equipment operator demographics and statistics in the US
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Peripheral equipment operator gender statistics
32.6% of peripheral equipment operators are women and 67.4% of peripheral equipment operators are men.
- Male, 67.4%
- Female, 32.6%
Peripheral equipment operator gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Male | 67.4% |
| Female | 32.6% |
Peripheral equipment operator gender pay gap
Women earn 97¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$34,223
Female income
$33,169
Peripheral equipment operator gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in peripheral equipment operator positions over time. Currently, 32.6% of peripheral equipment operators are female.
Peripheral equipment operator gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 40.97% | 59.03% |
| 2011 | 42.66% | 57.34% |
| 2012 | 41.02% | 58.98% |
| 2013 | 43.10% | 56.90% |
| 2014 | 43.51% | 56.49% |
| 2015 | 40.72% | 59.28% |
| 2016 | 42.22% | 57.78% |
| 2017 | 46.03% | 53.97% |
| 2018 | 67.21% | 32.79% |
| 2019 | 65.03% | 34.97% |
| 2020 | 67.94% | 32.06% |
| 2021 | 67.39% | 32.61% |
Peripheral equipment operator related jobs gender ratio
We compared peripheral equipment operators with similar job titles to see how gender ratios vary. As you can see, blueprint reader and recovery operator have the biggest gender ratio gaps.
| Job title | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Statistical Typist | 6% | 94% |
| Medical Typist | 7% | 93% |
| Insurance Biller | 7% | 93% |
| Peripheral Equipment Operator | 67% | 33% |
| High Speed Printer Operator | 85% | 15% |
| Recovery Operator | 88% | 12% |
| Blueprint Reader | 95% | 5% |
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Peripheral equipment operator demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among peripheral equipment operators is White, which makes up 63.8% of all peripheral equipment operators. Comparatively, 12.3% of peripheral equipment operators are Asian and 9.9% of peripheral equipment operators are Hispanic or Latino.
- White, 63.8%
- Asian, 12.3%
- Hispanic or Latino, 9.9%
- Black or African American, 8.6%
- Unknown, 4.9%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.5%
Peripheral equipment operator race
| Peripheral equipment operator race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 63.8% |
| Asian | 12.3% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 9.9% |
| Black or African American | 8.6% |
| Unknown | 4.9% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.5% |
Peripheral equipment operator race and ethnicity over time
See how peripheral equipment operator racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Peripheral equipment operator race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 73.78% | 10.52% | 5.87% | 7.88% |
| 2011 | 74.43% | 11.10% | 4.20% | 7.98% |
| 2012 | 71.73% | 11.83% | 5.43% | 8.73% |
| 2013 | 70.23% | 12.13% | 6.03% | 8.79% |
| 2014 | 72.66% | 8.61% | 6.05% | 10.12% |
| 2015 | 70.33% | 10.25% | 6.55% | 10.08% |
| 2016 | 68.81% | 10.85% | 6.53% | 10.85% |
| 2017 | 69.45% | 10.26% | 6.29% | 10.93% |
| 2018 | 69.09% | 7.92% | 11.69% | 8.14% |
| 2019 | 68.17% | 8.49% | 11.66% | 8.86% |
| 2020 | 63.99% | 8.46% | 12.15% | 10.39% |
| 2021 | 63.75% | 8.59% | 12.32% | 9.87% |
Peripheral equipment operator wage gap by race
According to our data, asian peripheral equipment operators have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Hispanic or latino peripheral equipment operators have the lowest average salary at $33,638.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $33,657 |
| White | $34,028 |
| Black or African American | $33,841 |
| Asian | $36,011 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $33,638 |
Average peripheral equipment operator age
See how the average age of peripheral equipment operators varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Female
Peripheral equipment operator age by race and gender
| Race | Male age | Female age |
|---|---|---|
| Black or African American | 42 | 42 |
| Unknown | 41 | 41 |
| Asian | 42 | 42 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 40 | 40.5 |
| White | 44 | 48 |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 36 | 42 |
Peripheral equipment operator age breakdown
The average age of peripheral equipment operators is 40+ years years old, representing 62% of the peripheral equipment operator population.
Peripheral equipment operator age breakdown
| Peripheral Equipment Operator Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 62% |
| 30-40 years | 27% |
| 20-30 years | 11% |
Peripheral equipment operator educational attainment
The most common degree for peripheral equipment operators is associate degree, with 39% of peripheral equipment operators earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are high school diploma degree at 24% and high school diploma degree at 20%.
- Associate, 39%
- High School Diploma, 24%
- Bachelor's, 20%
- Diploma, 8%
- Other Degrees, 9%
Peripheral equipment operators by degree level
| Peripheral equipment operator degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Associate | 39% |
| High School Diploma | 24% |
| Bachelor's | 20% |
| Diploma | 8% |
| Other Degrees | 9% |
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Peripheral equipment operator wage gap by degree level
According to the data, peripheral equipment operators with a Master's degree earn more than those without, at $37,317 annually. With a Doctorate degree, peripheral equipment operators earn a median annual income of $36,631 compared to $35,361 for peripheral equipment operators with an Bachelor's degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| Master's Degree | $37,317 |
| High School Diploma or Less | $32,219 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $35,361 |
| Doctorate Degree | $36,631 |
| Some College/ Associate Degree | $32,134 |
Peripheral equipment operator employment statistics
Most peripheral equipment operators work for a private in the finance industry.
Company size where peripheral equipment operators work
Below, you can see the size of companies where peripheral equipment operators work.
Peripheral equipment operator jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 3% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 7% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 16% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 1% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 30% |
| > 10,000 employees | 42% |
Peripheral equipment operator jobs by company type
Employees with the peripheral equipment operator job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most peripheral equipment operators prefer to work at private companies over public companies.
Peripheral equipment operator jobs by sector
| Company type | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Public | 37% |
| Private | 53% |
| Government | 10% |
Peripheral equipment operator jobs by industry
The most common industries for peripheral equipment operators are finance, professional and technology.
Peripheral equipment operator industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Fortune 500 | 17% |
| Finance | 17% |
| Professional | 12% |
| Technology | 9% |
| Government | 8% |
| Utilities | 5% |
| Health Care | 5% |
| Telecommunication | 4% |
| Media | 4% |
| Manufacturing | 4% |
| Insurance | 4% |
| Automotive | 3% |
| Retail | 1% |
| Transportation | 1% |
| Non Profits | 1% |
| Real Estate | 1% |
| Hospitality | 1% |
Peripheral equipment operator turnover and employment statistics
Peripheral equipment operator unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for peripheral equipment operators between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Peripheral equipment operator unemployment rate by year
| Year | Peripheral equipment operator unemployment rate |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 8.49% |
| 2011 | 8.75% |
| 2012 | 6.38% |
| 2013 | 7.50% |
| 2014 | 5.73% |
| 2015 | 4.44% |
| 2016 | 3.46% |
| 2017 | 3.72% |
| 2018 | 2.51% |
| 2019 | 2.84% |
| 2020 | 3.82% |
| 2021 | 3.65% |
Average peripheral equipment operator tenure
The average peripheral equipment operator stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 154 peripheral equipment operators resumes in Zippia's database.
Peripheral equipment operator tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 15% |
| 1-2 years | 40% |
| 3-4 years | 18% |
| 5-7 years | 11% |
| 8-10 years | 8% |
| 11+ years | 8% |
Peripheral equipment operator LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of peripheral equipment 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Keyboard Operator | 4.67% | 25,844 |
| Car Distributor | 5.99% | 8,642 |
| Casual Clerk | 7.17% | 66,486 |
| Peripheral Equipment Operator | 10.21% | - |
| Insurance Assistant | 11.18% | 34,579 |
| Actuarial Assistant | 11.19% | 2,383 |
| Coin Machine Operator | 14.20% | 53,797 |
Similar peripheral equipment operator jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Keyboard Operator | 4.67% | 25,844 |
| Car Distributor | 5.99% | 8,642 |
| Casual Clerk | 7.17% | 66,486 |
| Insurance Assistant | 11.18% | 34,579 |
| Actuarial Assistant | 11.19% | 2,383 |
| Coin Machine Operator | 14.20% | 53,797 |
Foreign languages spoken by peripheral equipment operators
- Polish, 50.0%
- Spanish, 50.0%
Peripheral equipment operator languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Polish | 50.0% |
| Spanish | 50.0% |