Plastic press operator demographics and statistics in the US
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Plastic press operator gender statistics
29.0% of plastic press operators are women and 71.0% of plastic press operators are men.
- Male, 71.0%
- Female, 29.0%
Plastic press operator gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Male | 71.0% |
| Female | 29.0% |
Plastic press operator gender pay gap
Women earn 96¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$30,881
Female income
$29,567
Plastic press operator gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in plastic press operator positions over time. Currently, 29.0% of plastic press operators are female.
Plastic press operator gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 73.95% | 26.05% |
| 2011 | 68.79% | 31.21% |
| 2012 | 73.15% | 26.85% |
| 2013 | 74.20% | 25.80% |
| 2014 | 72.94% | 27.06% |
| 2015 | 77.57% | 22.43% |
| 2016 | 74.84% | 25.16% |
| 2017 | 75.35% | 24.65% |
| 2018 | 71.00% | 29.00% |
| 2019 | 71.02% | 28.98% |
| 2020 | 71.37% | 28.63% |
| 2021 | 70.97% | 29.03% |
Plastic press operator related jobs gender ratio
We compared plastic press 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 Press Operator | 71% | 29% |
| Research And Development Machinist | 99% | 1% |
| Die Repair Machinist | 99% | 1% |
| Head Machinist | 99% | 1% |
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Plastic press operator demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among plastic press operators is White, which makes up 71.8% of all plastic press operators. Comparatively, 13.4% of plastic press operators are Hispanic or Latino and 7.9% of plastic press 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%
Plastic press operator race
| Plastic press 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% |
Plastic press operator race and ethnicity over time
See how plastic press operator racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Plastic press 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% |
Plastic press operator wage gap by race
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $29,914 |
| White | $31,673 |
| Black or African American | $31,247 |
| Asian | $30,528 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $31,073 |
Average plastic press operator age
See how the average age of plastic press operators varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Plastic press 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 |
Plastic press operator age breakdown
The average age of plastic press operators is 40+ years years old, representing 68% of the plastic press operator population.
Plastic press operator age breakdown
| Plastic Press Operator Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 68% |
| 30-40 years | 17% |
| 20-30 years | 14% |
Plastic press operator educational attainment
The most common degree for plastic press operators is high school diploma, with 47% of plastic press operators earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are associate degree degree at 18% and associate degree degree at 17%.
- High School Diploma, 47%
- Associate, 18%
- Bachelor's, 17%
- Diploma, 14%
- Other Degrees, 4%
Plastic press operators by degree level
| Plastic press operator degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| High School Diploma | 47% |
| Associate | 18% |
| Bachelor's | 17% |
| Diploma | 14% |
| Other Degrees | 4% |
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Plastic press operator employment statistics
Company size where plastic press operators work
Below, you can see the size of companies where plastic press operators work.
Plastic press operator jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 6% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 19% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 30% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 13% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 20% |
| > 10,000 employees | 11% |
Plastic press operator jobs by industry
The most common industries for plastic press operators are manufacturing, professional and transportation.
Plastic press operator industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Manufacturing | 40% |
| Professional | 21% |
| Fortune 500 | 6% |
| Transportation | 5% |
| Health Care | 5% |
| Retail | 5% |
| Automotive | 4% |
| Insurance | 4% |
| Finance | 2% |
| Pharmaceutical | 1% |
| Government | 1% |
| Utilities | 1% |
| Construction | 1% |
| Hospitality | 1% |
| Education | 1% |
| Technology | 1% |
Plastic press operator turnover and employment statistics
Plastic press operator unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for plastic press operators between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Plastic press operator unemployment rate by year
| Year | Plastic press 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 plastic press operator tenure
The average plastic press operator stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 168 plastic press operators resumes in Zippia's database.
Plastic press operator tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 48% |
| 1-2 years | 24% |
| 3-4 years | 11% |
| 5-7 years | 10% |
| 8-10 years | 1% |
| 11+ years | 6% |
Plastic press operator LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of plastic press 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Brazing Machine Setter | 2.57% | 31,873 |
| Plastic Press Operator | 2.74% | - |
| Prototype Model Maker | 3.20% | 8,139 |
| Mechanist | 3.26% | 3,746 |
| Forging Machine Operator | 3.27% | 57,454 |
| Numerical Control Programmer | 5.87% | 44,787 |
| Centerless Grinder | 6.48% | 646 |
Similar plastic press operator jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Brazing Machine Setter | 2.57% | 31,873 |
| Prototype Model Maker | 3.20% | 8,139 |
| Mechanist | 3.26% | 3,746 |
| Forging Machine Operator | 3.27% | 57,454 |
| Numerical Control Programmer | 5.87% | 44,787 |
| Centerless Grinder | 6.48% | 646 |
Foreign languages spoken by plastic press operators
- Spanish, 100.0%
Plastic press operator languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 100.0% |