Plate mounter demographics and statistics in the US
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Plate mounter demographics by:
Plate mounter gender statistics
20.2% of plate mounters are women and 79.8% of plate mounters are men.
- Male, 79.8%
- Female, 20.2%
Plate mounter gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Male | 79.8% |
| Female | 20.2% |
Plate mounter gender pay gap
Women earn 76¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$40,831
Female income
$30,974
Plate mounter gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in plate mounter positions over time. Currently, 20.2% of plate mounters are female.
Plate mounter gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 66.90% | 33.10% |
| 2011 | 65.41% | 34.59% |
| 2012 | 64.02% | 35.98% |
| 2013 | 65.74% | 34.26% |
| 2014 | 66.13% | 33.87% |
| 2015 | 74.79% | 25.21% |
| 2016 | 66.20% | 33.80% |
| 2017 | 74.75% | 25.25% |
| 2018 | 76.41% | 23.59% |
| 2019 | 81.84% | 18.16% |
| 2020 | 74.65% | 25.35% |
| 2021 | 79.81% | 20.19% |
Plate mounter related jobs gender ratio
We compared plate mounters 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 Mounter | 80% | 20% |
| 1st Pressman | 97% | 3% |
| Printing Pressman | 97% | 3% |
| Offset Pressman | 98% | 2% |
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Plate mounter demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among plate mounters is White, which makes up 61.5% of all plate mounters. Comparatively, 18.9% of plate mounters are Hispanic or Latino and 7.9% of plate mounters are Asian.
- White, 61.5%
- Hispanic or Latino, 18.9%
- Asian, 7.9%
- Black or African American, 7.6%
- Unknown, 3.3%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.8%
Plate mounter race
| Plate mounter race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 61.5% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 18.9% |
| Asian | 7.9% |
| Black or African American | 7.6% |
| Unknown | 3.3% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.8% |
Plate mounter race and ethnicity over time
See how plate mounter racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Plate mounter race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 67.00% | 7.96% | 6.19% | 17.59% |
| 2011 | 69.14% | 8.97% | 6.28% | 12.96% |
| 2012 | 63.57% | 10.36% | 4.26% | 19.00% |
| 2013 | 63.83% | 10.47% | 7.87% | 14.71% |
| 2014 | 66.95% | 10.16% | 6.32% | 15.47% |
| 2015 | 64.56% | 6.94% | 7.19% | 18.21% |
| 2016 | 71.23% | 5.52% | 5.61% | 15.17% |
| 2017 | 61.45% | 9.91% | 6.89% | 19.96% |
| 2018 | 66.82% | 9.41% | 6.01% | 14.27% |
| 2019 | 69.62% | 7.40% | 4.56% | 16.65% |
| 2020 | 58.58% | 8.45% | 8.44% | 20.33% |
| 2021 | 61.46% | 7.63% | 7.87% | 18.95% |
Plate mounter wage gap by race
According to our data, unknown plate mounters have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Black or african american plate mounters have the lowest average salary at $35,257.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $45,470 |
| White | $40,633 |
| Black or African American | $35,257 |
| Asian | $45,163 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $38,575 |
Plate mounter age breakdown
The average age of plate mounters is 40+ years years old, representing 73% of the plate mounter population.
Plate mounter age breakdown
| Plate Mounter Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 73% |
| 30-40 years | 19% |
| 20-30 years | 8% |
Plate mounter educational attainment
The most common degree for plate mounters is high school diploma, with 45% of plate mounters earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are associate degree degree at 22% and associate degree degree at 20%.
- High School Diploma, 45%
- Associate, 22%
- Bachelor's, 20%
- Diploma, 6%
- Other Degrees, 7%
Plate mounters by degree level
| Plate mounter degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| High School Diploma | 45% |
| Associate | 22% |
| Bachelor's | 20% |
| Diploma | 6% |
| Other Degrees | 7% |
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Plate mounter employment statistics
Company size where plate mounters work
Below, you can see the size of companies where plate mounters work.
Plate mounter jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 13% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 13% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 32% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 7% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 22% |
| > 10,000 employees | 12% |
Plate mounter jobs by industry
The most common industries for plate mounters are manufacturing, transportation and retail.
Plate mounter industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Manufacturing | 43% |
| Transportation | 19% |
| Fortune 500 | 9% |
| Retail | 8% |
| Professional | 6% |
| Media | 5% |
| Finance | 3% |
| Insurance | 3% |
| Energy | 1% |
| Construction | 1% |
| Hospitality | 1% |
| Technology | 1% |
| Telecommunication | 1% |
Plate mounter turnover and employment statistics
Plate mounter unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for plate mounters between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Plate mounter unemployment rate by year
| Year | Plate mounter 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 mounter tenure
The average plate mounter stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 236 plate mounters resumes in Zippia's database.
Plate mounter tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 16% |
| 1-2 years | 32% |
| 3-4 years | 11% |
| 5-7 years | 19% |
| 8-10 years | 7% |
| 11+ years | 15% |
Plate mounter LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of plate mounters 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Water Technician | 2.37% | 34,702 |
| Numerical Control Programmer | 2.83% | 44,787 |
| Binding Printer | 3.81% | 744 |
| Senior Inspector | 3.84% | 16,842 |
| Laundry Worker | 5.06% | 25,513 |
| Petroleum Supply Specialist | 9.20% | 17,014 |
| Plate Mounter | 13.11% | - |
Similar plate mounter jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Water Technician | 2.37% | 34,702 |
| Numerical Control Programmer | 2.83% | 44,787 |
| Binding Printer | 3.81% | 744 |
| Senior Inspector | 3.84% | 16,842 |
| Laundry Worker | 5.06% | 25,513 |
| Petroleum Supply Specialist | 9.20% | 17,014 |
Foreign languages spoken by plate mounters
- Spanish, 75.0%
- French, 25.0%
Plate mounter languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 75.0% |
| French | 25.0% |