Pleating machine operator demographics and statistics in the US
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Pleating machine operator gender statistics
48.4% of pleating machine operators are women and 51.6% of pleating machine operators are men.
- Male, 51.6%
- Female, 48.4%
Pleating machine operator gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Male | 51.6% |
| Female | 48.4% |
Pleating machine operator gender pay gap
Women earn 93¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$33,778
Female income
$31,269
Pleating machine operator gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in pleating machine operator positions over time. Currently, 48.4% of pleating machine operators are female.
Pleating machine operator gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 51.54% | 48.46% |
| 2011 | 61.03% | 38.97% |
| 2012 | 51.04% | 48.96% |
| 2013 | 61.58% | 38.42% |
| 2014 | 58.46% | 41.54% |
| 2015 | 65.44% | 34.56% |
| 2016 | 59.38% | 40.62% |
| 2017 | 59.40% | 40.60% |
| 2018 | 50.58% | 49.42% |
| 2019 | 64.47% | 35.53% |
| 2020 | 60.15% | 39.85% |
| 2021 | 51.61% | 48.39% |
Pleating machine operator related jobs gender ratio
We compared pleating machine operators with similar job titles to see how gender ratios vary. As you can see, corrugator and stone cutter have the biggest gender ratio gaps.
| Job title | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Screen Examiner | 7% | 93% |
| Cake Decorator | 9% | 91% |
| Garment Inspector | 10% | 90% |
| Pleating Machine Operator | 52% | 48% |
| Bucket Operator | 99% | 1% |
| Stone Cutter | 99% | 1% |
| Corrugator | 99% | 1% |
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Pleating machine operator demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among pleating machine operators is White, which makes up 59.0% of all pleating machine operators. Comparatively, 14.6% of pleating machine operators are Hispanic or Latino and 13.4% of pleating machine operators are Black or African American.
- White, 59.0%
- Hispanic or Latino, 14.6%
- Black or African American, 13.4%
- Asian, 5.4%
- Unknown, 4.1%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 3.5%
Pleating machine operator race
| Pleating machine operator race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 59.0% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 14.6% |
| Black or African American | 13.4% |
| Asian | 5.4% |
| Unknown | 4.1% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 3.5% |
Pleating machine operator race and ethnicity over time
See how pleating machine operator racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Pleating machine operator race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 64.10% | 15.19% | 5.56% | 14.52% |
| 2011 | 62.13% | 14.57% | 5.30% | 15.10% |
| 2012 | 64.48% | 11.88% | 4.91% | 15.47% |
| 2013 | 65.63% | 13.09% | 4.96% | 15.47% |
| 2014 | 65.23% | 11.06% | 7.47% | 13.24% |
| 2015 | 64.80% | 15.27% | 5.74% | 12.50% |
| 2016 | 64.11% | 13.51% | 5.37% | 15.29% |
| 2017 | 64.33% | 15.33% | 4.34% | 14.31% |
| 2018 | 67.05% | 8.73% | 5.88% | 16.55% |
| 2019 | 69.56% | 15.00% | 4.65% | 9.16% |
| 2020 | 69.70% | 10.84% | 3.83% | 12.43% |
| 2021 | 59.03% | 13.37% | 5.41% | 14.57% |
Pleating machine operator wage gap by race
According to our data, white pleating machine operators have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Black or african american pleating machine operators have the lowest average salary at $33,121.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $34,172 |
| White | $34,688 |
| Black or African American | $33,121 |
| Asian | $33,539 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $33,392 |
Pleating machine operator age breakdown
The average age of pleating machine operators is 40+ years years old, representing 74% of the pleating machine operator population.
Pleating machine operator age breakdown
| Pleating Machine Operator Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 74% |
| 30-40 years | 19% |
| 20-30 years | 6% |
Pleating machine operator educational attainment
The most common degree for pleating machine operators is high school diploma, with 50% of pleating machine operators earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are associate degree degree at 19% and associate degree degree at 15%.
- High School Diploma, 50%
- Associate, 19%
- Bachelor's, 15%
- Diploma, 8%
- Other Degrees, 8%
Pleating machine operators by degree level
| Pleating machine operator degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| High School Diploma | 50% |
| Associate | 19% |
| Bachelor's | 15% |
| Diploma | 8% |
| Other Degrees | 8% |
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Pleating machine operator wage gap by degree level
According to the data, pleating machine operators with a Master's degree earn more than those without, at $36,150 annually. With a Bachelor's degree, pleating machine operators earn a median annual income of $34,282 compared to $33,843 for pleating machine operators with an Associate degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| Master's Degree | $36,150 |
| High School Diploma or Less | $32,246 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $34,282 |
| Some College/ Associate Degree | $33,843 |
Pleating machine operator employment statistics
Company size where pleating machine operators work
Below, you can see the size of companies where pleating machine operators work.
Pleating machine operator jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 50 - 100 employees | 4% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 26% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 9% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 22% |
| > 10,000 employees | 39% |
Pleating machine operator jobs by industry
The most common industries for pleating machine operators are manufacturing, professional and automotive.
Pleating machine operator industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Manufacturing | 23% |
| Fortune 500 | 23% |
| Professional | 13% |
| Automotive | 10% |
| Pharmaceutical | 7% |
| Retail | 7% |
| Transportation | 3% |
| Finance | 3% |
| Energy | 3% |
| Construction | 3% |
| Technology | 3% |
Pleating machine operator turnover and employment statistics
Pleating machine operator unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for pleating machine operators between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Pleating machine operator unemployment rate by year
| Year | Pleating machine operator unemployment rate |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 13.20% |
| 2011 | 10.92% |
| 2012 | 8.89% |
| 2013 | 8.31% |
| 2014 | 6.60% |
| 2015 | 6.78% |
| 2016 | 5.77% |
| 2017 | 5.94% |
| 2018 | 4.76% |
| 2019 | 5.33% |
| 2020 | 6.06% |
| 2021 | 9.47% |
Average pleating machine operator tenure
The average pleating machine operator stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 70 pleating machine operators resumes in Zippia's database.
Pleating machine operator tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 31% |
| 1-2 years | 26% |
| 3-4 years | 20% |
| 5-7 years | 15% |
| 8-10 years | 4% |
| 11+ years | 4% |
Pleating machine operator LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of pleating 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Level Vial Inspector | 4.47% | 17,073 |
| Induction Machine Operator | 4.75% | 57,745 |
| Contact Lens Blocker | 5.24% | 1,421 |
| Pleating Machine Operator | 7.84% | - |
| Acid Cleaner | 8.41% | 35,495 |
| Larriman Helper | 8.89% | 13,365 |
| Slide Maker | 15.21% | 7,042 |
Similar pleating machine operator jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Level Vial Inspector | 4.47% | 17,073 |
| Induction Machine Operator | 4.75% | 57,745 |
| Contact Lens Blocker | 5.24% | 1,421 |
| Acid Cleaner | 8.41% | 35,495 |
| Larriman Helper | 8.89% | 13,365 |
| Slide Maker | 15.21% | 7,042 |