Plastic extrusion operator demographics and statistics in the US
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Plastic extrusion operator gender statistics
10.2% of plastic extrusion operators are women and 89.8% of plastic extrusion operators are men.
- Male, 89.8%
- Female, 10.2%
Plastic extrusion operator gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Male | 89.8% |
| Female | 10.2% |
Plastic extrusion operator gender pay gap
Women earn 91¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$41,048
Female income
$37,240
Plastic extrusion operator gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in plastic extrusion operator positions over time. Currently, 10.2% of plastic extrusion operators are female.
Plastic extrusion operator gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 88.18% | 11.82% |
| 2011 | 87.47% | 12.53% |
| 2012 | 87.97% | 12.03% |
| 2013 | 90.23% | 9.77% |
| 2014 | 95.24% | 4.76% |
| 2015 | 93.03% | 6.97% |
| 2016 | 91.69% | 8.31% |
| 2017 | 91.12% | 8.88% |
| 2018 | 91.70% | 8.30% |
| 2019 | 91.51% | 8.49% |
| 2020 | 92.30% | 7.70% |
| 2021 | 89.76% | 10.24% |
Plastic extrusion operator related jobs gender ratio
We compared plastic extrusion 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% |
| Plastic Extrusion Operator | 90% | 10% |
| Research And Development Machinist | 99% | 1% |
| Die Repair Machinist | 99% | 1% |
| Head Machinist | 99% | 1% |
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Plastic extrusion operator demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among plastic extrusion operators is White, which makes up 72.3% of all plastic extrusion operators. Comparatively, 12.1% of plastic extrusion operators are Hispanic or Latino and 9.7% of plastic extrusion operators are Black or African American.
- White, 72.3%
- Hispanic or Latino, 12.1%
- Black or African American, 9.7%
- Unknown, 2.8%
- Asian, 2.3%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.8%
Plastic extrusion operator race
| Plastic extrusion operator race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 72.3% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 12.1% |
| Black or African American | 9.7% |
| Unknown | 2.8% |
| Asian | 2.3% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.8% |
Plastic extrusion operator race and ethnicity over time
See how plastic extrusion operator racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Plastic extrusion operator race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 80.58% | 3.60% | 3.60% | 9.35% |
| 2011 | 84.56% | 4.70% | 2.01% | 5.37% |
| 2012 | 80.00% | 9.38% | 0.63% | 7.50% |
| 2013 | 81.59% | 3.60% | 1.80% | 9.00% |
| 2014 | 80.43% | 8.25% | 2.06% | 6.87% |
| 2015 | 78.39% | 9.97% | 2.66% | 5.31% |
| 2016 | 84.56% | 3.36% | 1.34% | 6.71% |
| 2017 | 82.64% | 7.64% | 2.08% | 4.86% |
| 2018 | 75.07% | 8.04% | 2.95% | 12.33% |
| 2019 | 76.80% | 9.28% | 1.86% | 9.98% |
| 2020 | 73.22% | 10.85% | 2.37% | 10.51% |
| 2021 | 72.31% | 9.74% | 2.31% | 12.05% |
Plastic extrusion operator wage gap by race
According to our data, asian plastic extrusion operators have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Hispanic or latino plastic extrusion operators have the lowest average salary at $38,499.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $42,370 |
| White | $39,924 |
| Black or African American | $41,723 |
| Asian | $42,888 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $38,499 |
Average plastic extrusion operator age
See how the average age of plastic extrusion operators varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Plastic extrusion operator age by race and gender
| Race | Male age | Female age |
|---|---|---|
| White | 43.5 | 39 |
| Black or African American | 50.5 | |
| Hispanic or Latino | 49 |
Plastic extrusion operator age breakdown
The average age of plastic extrusion operators is 40+ years years old, representing 56% of the plastic extrusion operator population.
Plastic extrusion operator age breakdown
| Plastic Extrusion Operator Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 56% |
| 30-40 years | 24% |
| 20-30 years | 19% |
Plastic extrusion operator educational attainment
The most common degree for plastic extrusion operators is high school diploma, with 37% of plastic extrusion operators earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are bachelor's degree degree at 22% and bachelor's degree degree at 18%.
- High School Diploma, 37%
- Bachelor's, 22%
- Associate, 18%
- Diploma, 12%
- Other Degrees, 11%
Plastic extrusion operators by degree level
| Plastic extrusion operator degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| High School Diploma | 37% |
| Bachelor's | 22% |
| Associate | 18% |
| Diploma | 12% |
| Other Degrees | 11% |
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Plastic extrusion operator employment statistics
Company size where plastic extrusion operators work
Below, you can see the size of companies where plastic extrusion operators work.
Plastic extrusion operator jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 6% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 19% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 22% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 13% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 24% |
| > 10,000 employees | 17% |
Plastic extrusion operator jobs by industry
The most common industries for plastic extrusion operators are manufacturing, professional and technology.
Plastic extrusion operator industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Manufacturing | 42% |
| Professional | 15% |
| Fortune 500 | 11% |
| Technology | 5% |
| Construction | 4% |
| Transportation | 3% |
| Automotive | 3% |
| Utilities | 3% |
| Hospitality | 3% |
| Media | 1% |
| Pharmaceutical | 1% |
| Retail | 1% |
| Telecommunication | 1% |
| Government | 1% |
| Energy | 1% |
| Non Profits | 1% |
| Health Care | 1% |
| Education | 1% |
Plastic extrusion operator turnover and employment statistics
Plastic extrusion operator unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for plastic extrusion operators between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Plastic extrusion operator unemployment rate by year
| Year | Plastic extrusion operator unemployment rate |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 16.81% |
| 2011 | 7.09% |
| 2012 | 9.35% |
| 2013 | 6.99% |
| 2014 | 7.32% |
| 2015 | 5.47% |
| 2016 | 0.77% |
| 2017 | 3.10% |
| 2018 | 5.49% |
| 2019 | 2.45% |
| 2020 | 3.24% |
| 2021 | 3.03% |
Average plastic extrusion operator tenure
The average plastic extrusion operator stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 147 plastic extrusion operators resumes in Zippia's database.
Plastic extrusion operator tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 30% |
| 1-2 years | 36% |
| 3-4 years | 11% |
| 5-7 years | 11% |
| 8-10 years | 5% |
| 11+ years | 7% |
Plastic extrusion operator LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of plastic extrusion 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Bar Welder | 2.57% | 10,114 |
| Plastic Tool Maker | 2.99% | 14,497 |
| Centrifugal Control Switch Machine Operator | 3.20% | 82,566 |
| Precision Machinist | 3.26% | 9,281 |
| Plastic Extrusion Operator | 3.27% | - |
| Numerical Control Operator | 5.87% | 85,068 |
| Knife Blade Polisher | 6.48% | 287 |
Similar plastic extrusion operator jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Bar Welder | 2.57% | 10,114 |
| Plastic Tool Maker | 2.99% | 14,497 |
| Centrifugal Control Switch Machine Operator | 3.20% | 82,566 |
| Precision Machinist | 3.26% | 9,281 |
| Numerical Control Operator | 5.87% | 85,068 |
| Knife Blade Polisher | 6.48% | 287 |