Plastic worker demographics and statistics in the US
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Plastic worker gender statistics
40.0% of plastic workers are women and 60.0% of plastic workers are men.
- Male, 60.0%
- Female, 40.0%
Plastic worker gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Male | 60.0% |
| Female | 40.0% |
Plastic worker gender pay gap
Women earn 86¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$34,121
Female income
$29,207
Plastic worker gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in plastic worker positions over time. Currently, 40.0% of plastic workers are female.
Plastic worker gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 57.27% | 42.73% |
| 2011 | 57.54% | 42.46% |
| 2012 | 58.65% | 41.35% |
| 2013 | 61.53% | 38.47% |
| 2014 | 61.76% | 38.24% |
| 2015 | 60.27% | 39.73% |
| 2016 | 61.02% | 38.98% |
| 2017 | 59.98% | 40.02% |
| 2018 | 62.07% | 37.93% |
| 2019 | 58.25% | 41.75% |
| 2020 | 60.09% | 39.91% |
| 2021 | 60.00% | 40.00% |
Plastic worker related jobs gender ratio
We compared plastic workers 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 Worker | 60% | 40% |
| Research And Development Machinist | 99% | 1% |
| Die Repair Machinist | 99% | 1% |
| Head Machinist | 99% | 1% |
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Plastic worker demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among plastic workers is White, which makes up 64.1% of all plastic workers. Comparatively, 15.5% of plastic workers are Hispanic or Latino and 9.3% of plastic workers are Black or African American.
- White, 64.1%
- Hispanic or Latino, 15.5%
- Black or African American, 9.3%
- Asian, 6.4%
- Unknown, 4.0%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.7%
Plastic worker race
| Plastic worker race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 64.1% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 15.5% |
| Black or African American | 9.3% |
| Asian | 6.4% |
| Unknown | 4.0% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.7% |
Plastic worker race and ethnicity over time
See how plastic worker racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Plastic worker race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 68.70% | 9.32% | 6.67% | 13.40% |
| 2011 | 66.40% | 10.50% | 6.35% | 14.93% |
| 2012 | 68.00% | 9.63% | 5.30% | 14.92% |
| 2013 | 69.57% | 10.33% | 5.07% | 13.29% |
| 2014 | 68.42% | 10.16% | 5.35% | 14.08% |
| 2015 | 68.22% | 9.70% | 5.23% | 14.53% |
| 2016 | 68.55% | 9.74% | 5.66% | 13.92% |
| 2017 | 67.81% | 8.82% | 6.11% | 15.29% |
| 2018 | 68.56% | 9.53% | 6.20% | 13.80% |
| 2019 | 69.01% | 10.32% | 5.33% | 13.38% |
| 2020 | 66.17% | 9.48% | 5.63% | 14.79% |
| 2021 | 64.07% | 9.30% | 6.36% | 15.52% |
Plastic worker wage gap by race
According to our data, white plastic workers have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Black or african american plastic workers have the lowest average salary at $32,797.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $33,592 |
| White | $36,774 |
| Black or African American | $32,797 |
| Asian | $34,127 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $33,448 |
Average plastic worker age
See how the average age of plastic workers varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Female
Plastic worker age by race and gender
| Race | Male age | Female age |
|---|---|---|
| Black or African American | 44 | 47 |
| Unknown | 39.5 | 46 |
| Asian | 52 | 51 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 47 | 48 |
| White | 45 | 47 |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 38 |
Plastic worker age breakdown
The average age of plastic workers is 40+ years years old, representing 65% of the plastic worker population.
Plastic worker age breakdown
| Plastic Worker Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 65% |
| 30-40 years | 21% |
| 20-30 years | 14% |
Plastic worker educational attainment
The most common degree for plastic workers is high school diploma, with 41% of plastic workers earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are associate degree degree at 18% and associate degree degree at 18%.
- High School Diploma, 41%
- Associate, 18%
- Diploma, 18%
- Bachelor's, 18%
- Other Degrees, 5%
Plastic workers by degree level
| Plastic worker degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| High School Diploma | 41% |
| Associate | 18% |
| Diploma | 18% |
| Bachelor's | 18% |
| Other Degrees | 5% |
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Plastic worker wage gap by degree level
According to the data, plastic workers with a Associate degree earn more than those without, at $36,887 annually. With a Bachelor's degree, plastic workers earn a median annual income of $34,243 compared to $34,014 for plastic workers with an High School Diploma degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| High School Diploma or Less | $34,014 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $34,243 |
| Some College/ Associate Degree | $36,887 |
Plastic worker employment statistics
Company size where plastic workers work
Below, you can see the size of companies where plastic workers work.
Plastic worker jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 9% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 18% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 24% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 12% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 21% |
| > 10,000 employees | 18% |
Plastic worker jobs by industry
The most common industries for plastic workers are manufacturing, professional and construction.
Plastic worker industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Manufacturing | 26% |
| Professional | 15% |
| Construction | 9% |
| Retail | 6% |
| Transportation | 6% |
| Non Profits | 6% |
| Fortune 500 | 6% |
| Technology | 6% |
| Government | 3% |
| Automotive | 3% |
| Start-up | 3% |
| Utilities | 3% |
| Health Care | 3% |
| Education | 3% |
| Insurance | 3% |
Plastic worker turnover and employment statistics
Plastic worker unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for plastic workers between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Plastic worker unemployment rate by year
| Year | Plastic worker unemployment rate |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 14.27% |
| 2011 | 10.55% |
| 2012 | 7.58% |
| 2013 | 7.09% |
| 2014 | 5.74% |
| 2015 | 4.44% |
| 2016 | 4.40% |
| 2017 | 3.66% |
| 2018 | 3.53% |
| 2019 | 3.41% |
| 2020 | 5.09% |
| 2021 | 5.65% |
Average plastic worker tenure
The average plastic worker stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 76 plastic workers resumes in Zippia's database.
Plastic worker tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 45% |
| 1-2 years | 23% |
| 3-4 years | 9% |
| 5-7 years | 14% |
| 8-10 years | 3% |
| 11+ years | 6% |
Plastic worker LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of plastic workers 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Welding Lead Burner | 2.57% | 2,004 |
| Tool Builder | 2.99% | 10,843 |
| Plastic Worker | 3.20% | - |
| Production Machinist | 3.26% | 60,893 |
| Wire Mill Rover | 3.27% | 1,031 |
| Fabric Machine Operator | 5.87% | 65,896 |
| Metal Furniture Polisher | 6.48% | 3,650 |
Similar plastic worker jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Welding Lead Burner | 2.57% | 2,004 |
| Tool Builder | 2.99% | 10,843 |
| Production Machinist | 3.26% | 60,893 |
| Wire Mill Rover | 3.27% | 1,031 |
| Fabric Machine Operator | 5.87% | 65,896 |
| Metal Furniture Polisher | 6.48% | 3,650 |
Foreign languages spoken by plastic workers
- French, 100.0%
Plastic worker languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| French | 100.0% |