Plating machine operator demographics and statistics in the US
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Plating machine operator gender statistics
10.9% of plating machine operators are women and 89.1% of plating machine operators are men.
- Male, 89.1%
- Female, 10.9%
Plating machine operator gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Male | 89.1% |
| Female | 10.9% |
Plating machine operator gender pay gap
Women earn 91¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$33,994
Female income
$31,037
Plating machine operator gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in plating machine operator positions over time. Currently, 10.9% of plating machine operators are female.
Plating machine operator gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 93.95% | 6.05% |
| 2011 | 96.17% | 3.83% |
| 2012 | 88.58% | 11.42% |
| 2013 | 89.74% | 10.26% |
| 2014 | 89.83% | 10.17% |
| 2015 | 89.24% | 10.76% |
| 2016 | 89.54% | 10.46% |
| 2017 | 89.12% | 10.88% |
| 2018 | 89.95% | 10.05% |
| 2019 | 88.41% | 11.59% |
| 2020 | 89.17% | 10.83% |
| 2021 | 89.13% | 10.87% |
Plating machine operator related jobs gender ratio
We compared plating machine 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% |
| Plating Machine Operator | 89% | 11% |
| Research And Development Machinist | 99% | 1% |
| Die Repair Machinist | 99% | 1% |
| Head Machinist | 99% | 1% |
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Plating machine operator demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among plating machine operators is White, which makes up 62.5% of all plating machine operators. Comparatively, 15.9% of plating machine operators are Hispanic or Latino and 9.3% of plating machine operators are Black or African American.
- White, 62.5%
- Hispanic or Latino, 15.9%
- Black or African American, 9.3%
- Asian, 7.1%
- Unknown, 4.3%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.9%
Plating machine operator race
| Plating machine operator race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 62.5% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 15.9% |
| Black or African American | 9.3% |
| Asian | 7.1% |
| Unknown | 4.3% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.9% |
Plating machine operator race and ethnicity over time
See how plating machine operator racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Plating machine operator race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 69.49% | 6.45% | 3.81% | 17.49% |
| 2011 | 61.74% | 13.28% | 4.17% | 16.39% |
| 2012 | 66.41% | 9.60% | 6.02% | 15.30% |
| 2013 | 67.99% | 10.30% | 5.79% | 13.67% |
| 2014 | 66.83% | 10.14% | 6.07% | 14.46% |
| 2015 | 66.63% | 9.67% | 5.95% | 14.91% |
| 2016 | 66.96% | 9.72% | 6.38% | 14.30% |
| 2017 | 66.22% | 8.79% | 6.83% | 15.67% |
| 2018 | 66.98% | 9.50% | 6.92% | 14.18% |
| 2019 | 67.42% | 10.29% | 6.04% | 13.76% |
| 2020 | 64.58% | 9.46% | 6.35% | 15.17% |
| 2021 | 62.49% | 9.27% | 7.08% | 15.90% |
Plating machine operator wage gap by race
According to our data, white plating machine operators have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Black or african american plating machine operators have the lowest average salary at $33,236.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $33,694 |
| White | $35,558 |
| Black or African American | $33,236 |
| Asian | $33,972 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $33,556 |
Average plating machine operator age
See how the average age of plating machine operators varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Female
Plating machine operator 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 |
Plating machine operator age breakdown
The average age of plating machine operators is 40+ years years old, representing 65% of the plating machine operator population.
Plating machine operator age breakdown
| Plating Machine Operator Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 65% |
| 30-40 years | 21% |
| 20-30 years | 14% |
Plating machine operator educational attainment
The most common degree for plating machine operators is high school diploma, with 48% of plating machine operators earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are associate degree degree at 32% and associate degree degree at 6%.
- High School Diploma, 48%
- Associate, 32%
- Bachelor's, 6%
- Diploma, 6%
- Other Degrees, 8%
Plating machine operators by degree level
| Plating machine operator degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| High School Diploma | 48% |
| Associate | 32% |
| Bachelor's | 6% |
| Diploma | 6% |
| Other Degrees | 8% |
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Plating machine operator wage gap by degree level
According to the data, plating machine operators with a Associate degree earn more than those without, at $35,532 annually. With a Bachelor's degree, plating machine operators earn a median annual income of $34,095 compared to $33,969 for plating machine operators with an High School Diploma degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| High School Diploma or Less | $33,969 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $34,095 |
| Some College/ Associate Degree | $35,532 |
Plating machine operator employment statistics
Company size where plating machine operators work
Below, you can see the size of companies where plating machine operators work.
Plating machine operator jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 10% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 12% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 21% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 10% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 21% |
| > 10,000 employees | 27% |
Plating machine operator jobs by industry
The most common industries for plating machine operators are manufacturing, professional and technology.
Plating machine operator industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Manufacturing | 22% |
| Fortune 500 | 14% |
| Professional | 12% |
| Technology | 12% |
| Finance | 7% |
| Automotive | 7% |
| Construction | 5% |
| Agriculture | 3% |
| Transportation | 3% |
| Retail | 2% |
| Government | 2% |
| Energy | 2% |
| Non Profits | 2% |
| Utilities | 2% |
| Health Care | 2% |
| Media | 2% |
| Hospitality | 2% |
Plating machine operator turnover and employment statistics
Plating machine operator unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for plating machine operators between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Plating machine operator unemployment rate by year
| Year | Plating machine operator unemployment rate |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 11.96% |
| 2011 | 10.56% |
| 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 plating machine operator tenure
The average plating machine operator stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 103 plating machine operators resumes in Zippia's database.
Plating machine operator tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 22% |
| 1-2 years | 29% |
| 3-4 years | 15% |
| 5-7 years | 14% |
| 8-10 years | 1% |
| 11+ years | 20% |
Plating machine operator LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of plating machine 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Atomic Welder | 2.57% | 7,056 |
| Gauge Maker Apprentice | 2.99% | 12,737 |
| Plating Machine Operator | 3.20% | - |
| Welder/Machinist | 3.26% | 17,543 |
| Hammer Driver | 3.27% | 35,309 |
| Fabric Machine Operator | 5.87% | 65,896 |
| Metal Grinder | 6.48% | 3,186 |
Similar plating machine operator jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Atomic Welder | 2.57% | 7,056 |
| Gauge Maker Apprentice | 2.99% | 12,737 |
| Welder/Machinist | 3.26% | 17,543 |
| Hammer Driver | 3.27% | 35,309 |
| Fabric Machine Operator | 5.87% | 65,896 |
| Metal Grinder | 6.48% | 3,186 |
Foreign languages spoken by plating machine operators
- Spanish, 100.0%
Plating machine operator languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 100.0% |