Polishing machine operator demographics and statistics in the US
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Polishing machine operator gender statistics
11.1% of polishing machine operators are women and 88.9% of polishing machine operators are men.
- Male, 88.9%
- Female, 11.1%
Polishing machine operator gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Male | 88.9% |
| Female | 11.1% |
Polishing machine operator gender pay gap
Women earn 89¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$35,821
Female income
$31,799
Polishing machine operator gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in polishing machine operator positions over time. Currently, 11.1% of polishing machine operators are female.
Polishing machine operator gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 89.83% | 10.17% |
| 2011 | 90.23% | 9.77% |
| 2012 | 89.75% | 10.25% |
| 2013 | 91.53% | 8.47% |
| 2014 | 89.09% | 10.91% |
| 2015 | 90.96% | 9.04% |
| 2016 | 89.18% | 10.82% |
| 2017 | 90.71% | 9.29% |
| 2018 | 91.09% | 8.91% |
| 2019 | 90.98% | 9.02% |
| 2020 | 90.39% | 9.61% |
| 2021 | 88.89% | 11.11% |
Polishing machine operator related jobs gender ratio
We compared polishing 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% |
| Polishing Machine Operator | 89% | 11% |
| Research And Development Machinist | 99% | 1% |
| Die Repair Machinist | 99% | 1% |
| Head Machinist | 99% | 1% |
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Polishing machine operator demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among polishing machine operators is White, which makes up 68.0% of all polishing machine operators. Comparatively, 14.8% of polishing machine operators are Hispanic or Latino and 6.0% of polishing machine operators are Asian.
- White, 68.0%
- Hispanic or Latino, 14.8%
- Asian, 6.0%
- Unknown, 5.4%
- Black or African American, 4.9%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.9%
Polishing machine operator race
| Polishing machine operator race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 68.0% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 14.8% |
| Asian | 6.0% |
| Unknown | 5.4% |
| Black or African American | 4.9% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.9% |
Polishing machine operator race and ethnicity over time
See how polishing machine operator racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Polishing machine operator race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 72.86% | 7.66% | 6.60% | 11.07% |
| 2011 | 74.87% | 6.47% | 4.85% | 12.51% |
| 2012 | 75.13% | 5.51% | 4.83% | 12.90% |
| 2013 | 72.71% | 5.14% | 5.49% | 14.49% |
| 2014 | 72.73% | 5.19% | 5.63% | 14.07% |
| 2015 | 73.51% | 5.98% | 5.94% | 12.68% |
| 2016 | 72.11% | 5.87% | 6.03% | 14.40% |
| 2017 | 73.60% | 5.49% | 5.30% | 13.47% |
| 2018 | 73.48% | 5.18% | 5.33% | 13.90% |
| 2019 | 69.88% | 5.37% | 6.68% | 15.03% |
| 2020 | 66.44% | 7.65% | 5.63% | 15.39% |
| 2021 | 67.99% | 4.87% | 6.04% | 14.79% |
Polishing machine operator wage gap by race
According to our data, white polishing machine operators have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Hispanic or latino polishing machine operators have the lowest average salary at $34,918.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $36,236 |
| White | $36,361 |
| Black or African American | $35,733 |
| Asian | $35,878 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $34,918 |
Average polishing machine operator age
See how the average age of polishing machine operators varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Polishing machine operator age by race and gender
| Race | Male age | Female age |
|---|---|---|
| Unknown | 42 | |
| White | 43 | 48 |
| Black or African American | 38.5 | |
| Asian | 48 | |
| Hispanic or Latino | 46.5 |
Polishing machine operator age breakdown
The average age of polishing machine operators is 40+ years years old, representing 60% of the polishing machine operator population.
Polishing machine operator age breakdown
| Polishing Machine Operator Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 60% |
| 30-40 years | 27% |
| 20-30 years | 13% |
Polishing machine operator educational attainment
The most common degree for polishing machine operators is high school diploma, with 51% of polishing machine operators earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are associate degree degree at 16% and associate degree degree at 16%.
- High School Diploma, 51%
- Associate, 16%
- Diploma, 16%
- Bachelor's, 9%
- Other Degrees, 8%
Polishing machine operators by degree level
| Polishing machine operator degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| High School Diploma | 51% |
| Associate | 16% |
| Diploma | 16% |
| Bachelor's | 9% |
| Other Degrees | 8% |
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Polishing machine operator wage gap by degree level
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| High School Diploma or Less | $33,613 |
| Some College/ Associate Degree | $34,805 |
Polishing machine operator employment statistics
Company size where polishing machine operators work
Below, you can see the size of companies where polishing machine operators work.
Polishing machine operator jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 2% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 13% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 21% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 13% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 35% |
| > 10,000 employees | 17% |
Polishing machine operator jobs by industry
The most common industries for polishing machine operators are manufacturing, professional and transportation.
Polishing machine operator industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Manufacturing | 28% |
| Professional | 10% |
| Transportation | 9% |
| Construction | 7% |
| Fortune 500 | 7% |
| Media | 6% |
| Health Care | 6% |
| Technology | 6% |
| Energy | 3% |
| Automotive | 3% |
| Start-up | 1% |
| Education | 1% |
| Finance | 1% |
| Pharmaceutical | 1% |
| Non Profits | 1% |
| Agriculture | 1% |
| Hospitality | 1% |
| Retail | 1% |
| Insurance | 1% |
Polishing machine operator turnover and employment statistics
Polishing machine operator unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for polishing machine operators between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Polishing machine operator unemployment rate by year
| Year | Polishing machine operator unemployment rate |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 13.77% |
| 2011 | 9.31% |
| 2012 | 5.79% |
| 2013 | 4.30% |
| 2014 | 5.56% |
| 2015 | 4.10% |
| 2016 | 3.78% |
| 2017 | 3.88% |
| 2018 | 2.90% |
| 2019 | 1.69% |
| 2020 | 5.66% |
| 2021 | 4.45% |
Average polishing machine operator tenure
The average polishing machine operator stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 146 polishing machine operators resumes in Zippia's database.
Polishing machine operator tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 26% |
| 1-2 years | 33% |
| 3-4 years | 14% |
| 5-7 years | 13% |
| 8-10 years | 5% |
| 11+ years | 8% |
Polishing machine operator LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of polishing 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Assembly Line Brazer | 2.57% | 50,710 |
| Hand Mold Maker | 2.99% | 11,780 |
| Tool Sharpener | 3.20% | 8,013 |
| Machining Associate | 3.26% | 2,975 |
| High Frequency Mill Operator | 3.27% | 29,890 |
| Polishing Machine Operator | 5.87% | - |
| Burrer Operator | 6.48% | 29,936 |
Similar polishing machine operator jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Assembly Line Brazer | 2.57% | 50,710 |
| Hand Mold Maker | 2.99% | 11,780 |
| Tool Sharpener | 3.20% | 8,013 |
| Machining Associate | 3.26% | 2,975 |
| High Frequency Mill Operator | 3.27% | 29,890 |
| Burrer Operator | 6.48% | 29,936 |
Foreign languages spoken by polishing machine operators
- Spanish, 75.0%
- Polish, 25.0%
Polishing machine operator languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 75.0% |
| Polish | 25.0% |