Pharmaceutical operator demographics and statistics in the US
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Pharmaceutical operator gender statistics
33.4% of pharmaceutical operators are women and 66.6% of pharmaceutical operators are men.
- Male, 66.6%
- Female, 33.4%
Pharmaceutical operator gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Male | 66.6% |
| Female | 33.4% |
Pharmaceutical operator gender pay gap
Women earn 96¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$39,137
Female income
$37,494
Pharmaceutical operator gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in pharmaceutical operator positions over time. Currently, 33.4% of pharmaceutical operators are female.
Pharmaceutical operator gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 64.38% | 35.62% |
| 2011 | 65.32% | 34.68% |
| 2012 | 65.36% | 34.64% |
| 2013 | 65.29% | 34.71% |
| 2014 | 66.53% | 33.47% |
| 2015 | 63.75% | 36.25% |
| 2016 | 65.35% | 34.65% |
| 2017 | 66.63% | 33.37% |
| 2018 | 66.24% | 33.76% |
| 2019 | 64.81% | 35.19% |
| 2020 | 67.28% | 32.72% |
| 2021 | 66.57% | 33.43% |
Pharmaceutical operator related jobs gender ratio
We compared pharmaceutical 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% |
| Pharmaceutical Operator | 67% | 33% |
| Bucket Operator | 99% | 1% |
| Stone Cutter | 99% | 1% |
| Corrugator | 99% | 1% |
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Pharmaceutical operator demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among pharmaceutical operators is White, which makes up 52.3% of all pharmaceutical operators. Comparatively, 27.2% of pharmaceutical operators are Hispanic or Latino and 9.6% of pharmaceutical operators are Black or African American.
- White, 52.3%
- Hispanic or Latino, 27.2%
- Black or African American, 9.6%
- Asian, 6.3%
- Unknown, 3.4%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 1.2%
Pharmaceutical operator race
| Pharmaceutical operator race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 52.3% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 27.2% |
| Black or African American | 9.6% |
| Asian | 6.3% |
| Unknown | 3.4% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 1.2% |
Pharmaceutical operator race and ethnicity over time
See how pharmaceutical operator racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Pharmaceutical operator race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 56.22% | 11.48% | 3.28% | 27.46% |
| 2011 | 54.91% | 11.65% | 4.22% | 27.50% |
| 2012 | 54.44% | 10.05% | 5.07% | 28.66% |
| 2013 | 55.90% | 11.31% | 4.18% | 26.60% |
| 2014 | 54.23% | 10.54% | 5.14% | 28.03% |
| 2015 | 56.15% | 10.38% | 5.13% | 26.23% |
| 2016 | 54.08% | 9.64% | 6.16% | 27.74% |
| 2017 | 54.78% | 9.99% | 5.88% | 26.78% |
| 2018 | 55.50% | 9.50% | 4.79% | 27.69% |
| 2019 | 57.31% | 9.89% | 5.19% | 25.24% |
| 2020 | 54.87% | 10.60% | 4.63% | 25.84% |
| 2021 | 52.29% | 9.64% | 6.27% | 27.20% |
Pharmaceutical operator wage gap by race
According to our data, white pharmaceutical operators have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Unknown pharmaceutical operators have the lowest average salary at $37,930.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $37,930 |
| White | $41,238 |
| Black or African American | $39,343 |
| Asian | $38,740 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $38,513 |
Average pharmaceutical operator age
See how the average age of pharmaceutical operators varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Pharmaceutical operator age by race and gender
| Race | Male age | Female age |
|---|---|---|
| Unknown | 40 | 44 |
| White | 42 | 50 |
| Black or African American | 40 | 49.5 |
| Asian | 46 | 51.5 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 42 | 47 |
Pharmaceutical operator age breakdown
The average age of pharmaceutical operators is 40+ years years old, representing 64% of the pharmaceutical operator population.
Pharmaceutical operator age breakdown
| Pharmaceutical Operator Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 64% |
| 30-40 years | 20% |
| 20-30 years | 15% |
Pharmaceutical operator educational attainment
The most common degree for pharmaceutical operators is bachelor's degree, with 39% of pharmaceutical operators earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are associate degree degree at 26% and associate degree degree at 25%.
- Bachelor's, 39%
- Associate, 26%
- High School Diploma, 25%
- Diploma, 4%
- Other Degrees, 6%
Pharmaceutical operators by degree level
| Pharmaceutical operator degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 39% |
| Associate | 26% |
| High School Diploma | 25% |
| Diploma | 4% |
| Other Degrees | 6% |
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Pharmaceutical operator wage gap by degree level
According to the data, pharmaceutical operators with a Associate degree earn more than those without, at $39,775 annually. With a Bachelor's degree, pharmaceutical operators earn a median annual income of $39,411 compared to $39,059 for pharmaceutical operators with an High School Diploma degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| High School Diploma or Less | $39,059 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $39,411 |
| No Education | $37,490 |
| Some College/ Associate Degree | $39,775 |
Pharmaceutical operator employment statistics
Most pharmaceutical operators work for a private in the pharmaceutical industry.
Company size where pharmaceutical operators work
Below, you can see the size of companies where pharmaceutical operators work.
Pharmaceutical operator jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 7% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 10% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 21% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 4% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 30% |
| > 10,000 employees | 28% |
Pharmaceutical operator jobs by company type
Employees with the pharmaceutical operator job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most pharmaceutical operators prefer to work at private companies over public companies.
Pharmaceutical operator jobs by sector
| Company type | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 2% |
| Public | 38% |
| Private | 59% |
| Government | 1% |
Pharmaceutical operator jobs by industry
The most common industries for pharmaceutical operators are pharmaceutical, manufacturing and health care.
Pharmaceutical operator industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Pharmaceutical | 43% |
| Manufacturing | 13% |
| Fortune 500 | 10% |
| Health Care | 9% |
| Professional | 8% |
| Finance | 3% |
| Education | 2% |
| Construction | 2% |
| Insurance | 2% |
| Transportation | 1% |
| Government | 1% |
| Technology | 1% |
| Start-up | 1% |
| Non Profits | 1% |
| Utilities | 1% |
| Internet | 1% |
| Hospitality | 1% |
| Agriculture | 1% |
Pharmaceutical operator turnover and employment statistics
Pharmaceutical operator unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for pharmaceutical operators between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Pharmaceutical operator unemployment rate by year
| Year | Pharmaceutical operator unemployment rate |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 15.94% |
| 2011 | 15.49% |
| 2012 | 13.87% |
| 2013 | 12.49% |
| 2014 | 12.20% |
| 2015 | 9.40% |
| 2016 | 7.70% |
| 2017 | 8.32% |
| 2018 | 7.77% |
| 2019 | 8.42% |
| 2020 | 6.77% |
| 2021 | 8.38% |
Average pharmaceutical operator tenure
The average pharmaceutical operator stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 476 pharmaceutical operators resumes in Zippia's database.
Pharmaceutical operator tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 17% |
| 1-2 years | 28% |
| 3-4 years | 17% |
| 5-7 years | 14% |
| 8-10 years | 7% |
| 11+ years | 17% |
Pharmaceutical operator LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of pharmaceutical 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Mercury Cracking Tester | 4.47% | 6,863 |
| Pharmaceutical Operator | 4.75% | - |
| Optical Element Coater | 5.24% | 1,629 |
| Box Stamper | 7.84% | 580 |
| Poly Operator | 8.41% | 30,976 |
| Industrial Worker | 8.89% | 99,045 |
| Screen Examiner | 15.21% | 2,912 |
Similar pharmaceutical operator jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Mercury Cracking Tester | 4.47% | 6,863 |
| Optical Element Coater | 5.24% | 1,629 |
| Box Stamper | 7.84% | 580 |
| Poly Operator | 8.41% | 30,976 |
| Industrial Worker | 8.89% | 99,045 |
| Screen Examiner | 15.21% | 2,912 |
Foreign languages spoken by pharmaceutical operators
The most common foreign language among pharmaceutical operators is Spanish at 88.5%. The second-most popular foreign language spoken is Swedish at 3.8% and Thai is the third-most popular at 3.8%.
- Spanish, 88.5%
- Swedish, 3.8%
- Thai, 3.8%
- French, 3.8%
Pharmaceutical operator languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 88.5% |
| Swedish | 3.8% |
| Thai | 3.8% |
| French | 3.8% |