Pointer machine operator demographics and statistics in the US
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Pointer machine operator gender statistics
35.2% of pointer machine operators are women and 64.8% of pointer machine operators are men.
- Male, 64.8%
- Female, 35.2%
Pointer machine operator gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Male | 64.8% |
| Female | 35.2% |
Pointer machine operator gender pay gap
Women earn 92¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$32,334
Female income
$29,712
Pointer machine operator gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in pointer machine operator positions over time. Currently, 35.2% of pointer machine operators are female.
Pointer machine operator gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 62.23% | 37.77% |
| 2011 | 62.49% | 37.51% |
| 2012 | 63.55% | 36.45% |
| 2013 | 66.29% | 33.71% |
| 2014 | 66.50% | 33.50% |
| 2015 | 65.09% | 34.91% |
| 2016 | 65.80% | 34.20% |
| 2017 | 64.81% | 35.19% |
| 2018 | 66.79% | 33.21% |
| 2019 | 63.17% | 36.83% |
| 2020 | 64.92% | 35.08% |
| 2021 | 64.84% | 35.16% |
Pointer machine operator related jobs gender ratio
We compared pointer 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% |
| Pointer Machine Operator | 65% | 35% |
| Research And Development Machinist | 99% | 1% |
| Die Repair Machinist | 99% | 1% |
| Head Machinist | 99% | 1% |
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Pointer machine operator demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among pointer machine operators is White, which makes up 56.8% of all pointer machine operators. Comparatively, 17.7% of pointer machine operators are Hispanic or Latino and 10.4% of pointer machine operators are Asian.
- White, 56.8%
- Hispanic or Latino, 17.7%
- Asian, 10.4%
- Black or African American, 10.3%
- Unknown, 4.1%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.7%
Pointer machine operator race
| Pointer machine operator race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 56.8% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 17.7% |
| Asian | 10.4% |
| Black or African American | 10.3% |
| Unknown | 4.1% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.7% |
Pointer machine operator race and ethnicity over time
See how pointer machine operator racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Pointer machine operator race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 61.41% | 10.34% | 10.65% | 15.61% |
| 2011 | 59.11% | 11.52% | 10.34% | 17.14% |
| 2012 | 60.71% | 10.64% | 9.29% | 17.13% |
| 2013 | 62.28% | 11.34% | 9.06% | 15.50% |
| 2014 | 61.13% | 11.18% | 9.34% | 16.29% |
| 2015 | 60.93% | 10.71% | 9.22% | 16.74% |
| 2016 | 61.26% | 10.76% | 9.65% | 16.13% |
| 2017 | 60.52% | 9.83% | 10.09% | 17.50% |
| 2018 | 61.27% | 10.54% | 10.18% | 16.01% |
| 2019 | 61.72% | 11.34% | 9.31% | 15.59% |
| 2020 | 58.88% | 10.50% | 9.62% | 17.00% |
| 2021 | 56.78% | 10.31% | 10.35% | 17.73% |
Pointer machine operator wage gap by race
According to our data, white pointer machine operators have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Black or african american pointer machine operators have the lowest average salary at $31,646.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $32,061 |
| White | $33,678 |
| Black or African American | $31,646 |
| Asian | $32,337 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $31,986 |
Average pointer machine operator age
See how the average age of pointer machine operators varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Pointer 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 |
Pointer machine operator age breakdown
The average age of pointer machine operators is 40+ years years old, representing 65% of the pointer machine operator population.
Pointer machine operator age breakdown
| Pointer Machine Operator Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 65% |
| 30-40 years | 21% |
| 20-30 years | 14% |
Pointer machine operator educational attainment
The most common degree for pointer machine operators is associate degree, with 31% of pointer machine operators earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are high school diploma degree at 24% and high school diploma degree at 24%.
- Associate, 31%
- High School Diploma, 24%
- Bachelor's, 24%
- Master's, 7%
- Other Degrees, 14%
Pointer machine operators by degree level
| Pointer machine operator degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Associate | 31% |
| High School Diploma | 24% |
| Bachelor's | 24% |
| Master's | 7% |
| Other Degrees | 14% |
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Pointer machine operator wage gap by degree level
According to the data, pointer machine operators with a Associate degree earn more than those without, at $33,734 annually. With a Bachelor's degree, pointer machine operators earn a median annual income of $32,397 compared to $32,279 for pointer machine operators with an High School Diploma degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| High School Diploma or Less | $32,279 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $32,397 |
| Some College/ Associate Degree | $33,734 |
Pointer machine operator employment statistics
Company size where pointer machine operators work
Below, you can see the size of companies where pointer machine operators work.
Pointer machine operator jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 50 - 100 employees | 25% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 10% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 5% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 55% |
| > 10,000 employees | 5% |
Pointer machine operator jobs by company type
Employees with the pointer machine operator job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most pointer machine operators prefer to work at private companies over public companies.
Pointer machine operator jobs by sector
| Company type | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Public | 20% |
| Private | 70% |
| Government | 10% |
Pointer machine operator turnover and employment statistics
Pointer machine operator unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for pointer machine operators between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Pointer machine operator unemployment rate by year
| Year | Pointer machine operator 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 pointer machine operator tenure
The average pointer machine operator stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 108 pointer machine operators resumes in Zippia's database.
Pointer machine operator tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 31% |
| 1-2 years | 33% |
| 3-4 years | 16% |
| 5-7 years | 11% |
| 8-10 years | 5% |
| 11+ years | 5% |
Pointer machine operator LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of pointer 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Experimental Welder | 2.57% | 7,099 |
| Tool And Die Maker | 2.99% | 18,971 |
| Pointer Machine Operator | 3.20% | - |
| Machinist-Set-Up | 3.26% | 16,993 |
| Extrusion Line Operator | 3.27% | 87,110 |
| Cable Tool Operator | 5.87% | 37,008 |
| Centerless Grinder Operator | 6.48% | 26,348 |
Similar pointer machine operator jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Experimental Welder | 2.57% | 7,099 |
| Tool And Die Maker | 2.99% | 18,971 |
| Machinist-Set-Up | 3.26% | 16,993 |
| Extrusion Line Operator | 3.27% | 87,110 |
| Cable Tool Operator | 5.87% | 37,008 |
| Centerless Grinder Operator | 6.48% | 26,348 |
Foreign languages spoken by pointer machine operators
The most common foreign language among pointer machine operators is Spanish at 40.0%. The second-most popular foreign language spoken is German at 20.0% and Filipino is the third-most popular at 20.0%.
- Spanish, 40.0%
- German, 20.0%
- Filipino, 20.0%
- Tagalog, 20.0%
Pointer machine operator languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 40.0% |
| German | 20.0% |
| Filipino | 20.0% |
| Tagalog | 20.0% |