Plate maker demographics and statistics in the US
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Plate maker gender statistics
23.2% of plate makers are women and 76.8% of plate makers are men.
- Male, 76.8%
- Female, 23.2%
Plate maker gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Male | 76.8% |
| Female | 23.2% |
Plate maker gender pay gap
Women earn 74¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$43,290
Female income
$32,140
Plate maker gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in plate maker positions over time. Currently, 23.2% of plate makers are female.
Plate maker gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 62.81% | 37.19% |
| 2011 | 61.24% | 38.76% |
| 2012 | 59.79% | 40.21% |
| 2013 | 61.59% | 38.41% |
| 2014 | 62.00% | 38.00% |
| 2015 | 71.26% | 28.74% |
| 2016 | 62.08% | 37.92% |
| 2017 | 71.21% | 28.79% |
| 2018 | 73.02% | 26.98% |
| 2019 | 79.01% | 20.99% |
| 2020 | 71.11% | 28.89% |
| 2021 | 76.76% | 23.24% |
Plate maker related jobs gender ratio
We compared plate makers with similar job titles to see how gender ratios vary. As you can see, offset pressman and printing pressman have the biggest gender ratio gaps.
| Job title | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Ad Setter | 20% | 80% |
| Folder | 27% | 73% |
| Typographer | 30% | 70% |
| Plate Maker | 77% | 23% |
| 1st Pressman | 97% | 3% |
| Printing Pressman | 97% | 3% |
| Offset Pressman | 98% | 2% |
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Plate maker demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among plate makers is White, which makes up 61.3% of all plate makers. Comparatively, 19.3% of plate makers are Hispanic or Latino and 8.0% of plate makers are Black or African American.
- White, 61.3%
- Hispanic or Latino, 19.3%
- Black or African American, 8.0%
- Asian, 7.6%
- Unknown, 3.2%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.6%
Plate maker race
| Plate maker race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 61.3% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 19.3% |
| Black or African American | 8.0% |
| Asian | 7.6% |
| Unknown | 3.2% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.6% |
Plate maker race and ethnicity over time
See how plate maker racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Plate maker race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 66.81% | 8.33% | 5.89% | 17.91% |
| 2011 | 68.95% | 9.34% | 5.98% | 13.28% |
| 2012 | 63.38% | 10.73% | 3.96% | 19.32% |
| 2013 | 63.64% | 10.84% | 7.57% | 15.03% |
| 2014 | 66.76% | 10.53% | 6.02% | 15.78% |
| 2015 | 64.37% | 7.31% | 6.89% | 18.52% |
| 2016 | 71.04% | 5.89% | 5.31% | 15.48% |
| 2017 | 61.26% | 10.28% | 6.59% | 20.28% |
| 2018 | 66.63% | 9.78% | 5.71% | 14.59% |
| 2019 | 69.43% | 7.77% | 4.26% | 16.96% |
| 2020 | 58.39% | 8.82% | 8.14% | 20.64% |
| 2021 | 61.27% | 8.00% | 7.57% | 19.26% |
Plate maker wage gap by race
According to our data, unknown plate makers have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Black or african american plate makers have the lowest average salary at $36,955.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $48,614 |
| White | $43,064 |
| Black or African American | $36,955 |
| Asian | $48,261 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $40,718 |
Plate maker age breakdown
The average age of plate makers is 40+ years years old, representing 73% of the plate maker population.
Plate maker age breakdown
| Plate Maker Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 73% |
| 30-40 years | 19% |
| 20-30 years | 8% |
Plate maker educational attainment
The most common degree for plate makers is high school diploma, with 39% of plate makers earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are associate degree degree at 25% and associate degree degree at 19%.
- High School Diploma, 39%
- Associate, 25%
- Bachelor's, 19%
- Diploma, 8%
- Other Degrees, 9%
Plate makers by degree level
| Plate maker degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| High School Diploma | 39% |
| Associate | 25% |
| Bachelor's | 19% |
| Diploma | 8% |
| Other Degrees | 9% |
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Plate maker employment statistics
Most plate makers work for a private in the manufacturing industry.
Company size where plate makers work
Below, you can see the size of companies where plate makers work.
Plate maker jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 5% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 18% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 34% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 9% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 20% |
| > 10,000 employees | 13% |
Plate maker jobs by company type
Employees with the plate maker job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most plate makers prefer to work at private companies over public companies.
Plate maker jobs by sector
| Company type | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 2% |
| Public | 16% |
| Private | 81% |
| Government | 1% |
Plate maker jobs by industry
The most common industries for plate makers are manufacturing, media and technology.
Plate maker industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Manufacturing | 30% |
| Media | 16% |
| Transportation | 7% |
| Professional | 7% |
| Technology | 7% |
| Fortune 500 | 5% |
| Insurance | 4% |
| Finance | 3% |
| Internet | 3% |
| Retail | 3% |
| Construction | 2% |
| Education | 2% |
| Hospitality | 2% |
| Start-up | 1% |
| Government | 1% |
| Energy | 1% |
| Real Estate | 1% |
Plate maker turnover and employment statistics
Plate maker unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for plate makers between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Plate maker unemployment rate by year
| Year | Plate maker unemployment rate |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 13.78% |
| 2011 | 13.94% |
| 2012 | 11.53% |
| 2013 | 10.26% |
| 2014 | 5.03% |
| 2015 | 6.67% |
| 2016 | 3.42% |
| 2017 | 7.41% |
| 2018 | 0.88% |
| 2019 | 3.08% |
| 2020 | 4.79% |
| 2021 | 5.04% |
Average plate maker tenure
The average plate maker stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 597 plate makers resumes in Zippia's database.
Plate maker tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 15% |
| 1-2 years | 23% |
| 3-4 years | 16% |
| 5-7 years | 16% |
| 8-10 years | 7% |
| 11+ years | 23% |
Plate maker LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of plate makers 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Wastewater Treatment Operator | 2.37% | 32,561 |
| Control Operator | 2.83% | 64,435 |
| Flexboard Operator | 3.81% | 28,133 |
| Quality Assurance Inspector | 3.84% | 74,410 |
| Laundry Worker | 5.06% | 25,513 |
| Chemical Operator | 9.20% | 36,522 |
| Plate Maker | 13.11% | - |
Similar plate maker jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Wastewater Treatment Operator | 2.37% | 32,561 |
| Control Operator | 2.83% | 64,435 |
| Flexboard Operator | 3.81% | 28,133 |
| Quality Assurance Inspector | 3.84% | 74,410 |
| Laundry Worker | 5.06% | 25,513 |
| Chemical Operator | 9.20% | 36,522 |
Foreign languages spoken by plate makers
The most common foreign language among plate makers is Spanish at 50.0%. The second-most popular foreign language spoken is Vietnamese at 10.0% and French is the third-most popular at 10.0%.
- Spanish, 50.0%
- Vietnamese, 10.0%
- French, 10.0%
- Cantonese, 10.0%
- Mandarin, 10.0%
- Other, 10.0%
Plate maker languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 50.0% |
| Vietnamese | 10.0% |
| French | 10.0% |
| Cantonese | 10.0% |
| Mandarin | 10.0% |
| Other | 10.0% |
