Press break operator demographics and statistics in the US
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Press break operator demographics by:
Press break operator gender statistics
10.1% of press break operators are women and 89.9% of press break operators are men.
- Male, 89.9%
- Female, 10.1%
Press break operator gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Male | 89.9% |
| Female | 10.1% |
Press break operator gender pay gap
Women earn 96¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$34,127
Female income
$32,653
Press break operator gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in press break operator positions over time. Currently, 10.1% of press break operators are female.
Press break operator gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 91.13% | 8.87% |
| 2011 | 88.87% | 11.13% |
| 2012 | 90.80% | 9.20% |
| 2013 | 91.24% | 8.76% |
| 2014 | 90.71% | 9.29% |
| 2015 | 92.61% | 7.39% |
| 2016 | 91.51% | 8.49% |
| 2017 | 91.71% | 8.29% |
| 2018 | 89.87% | 10.13% |
| 2019 | 89.87% | 10.13% |
| 2020 | 90.03% | 9.97% |
| 2021 | 89.85% | 10.15% |
Press break operator related jobs gender ratio
We compared press break 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% |
| Press Break Operator | 90% | 10% |
| Research And Development Machinist | 99% | 1% |
| Die Repair Machinist | 99% | 1% |
| Head Machinist | 99% | 1% |
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Press break operator demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among press break operators is White, which makes up 71.8% of all press break operators. Comparatively, 13.4% of press break operators are Hispanic or Latino and 7.9% of press break operators are Black or African American.
- White, 71.8%
- Hispanic or Latino, 13.4%
- Black or African American, 7.9%
- Unknown, 4.4%
- Asian, 1.7%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.8%
Press break operator race
| Press break operator race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 71.8% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 13.4% |
| Black or African American | 7.9% |
| Unknown | 4.4% |
| Asian | 1.7% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.8% |
Press break operator race and ethnicity over time
See how press break operator racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Press break operator race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 75.61% | 8.92% | 1.39% | 12.77% |
| 2011 | 75.80% | 9.73% | 1.63% | 11.13% |
| 2012 | 73.65% | 9.91% | 1.82% | 13.30% |
| 2013 | 73.96% | 9.26% | 1.83% | 12.28% |
| 2014 | 73.99% | 7.50% | 2.62% | 12.90% |
| 2015 | 72.86% | 7.38% | 2.42% | 15.24% |
| 2016 | 74.88% | 7.30% | 2.55% | 13.39% |
| 2017 | 72.65% | 8.46% | 2.03% | 13.65% |
| 2018 | 75.32% | 7.30% | 2.87% | 12.20% |
| 2019 | 77.78% | 6.78% | 1.57% | 11.31% |
| 2020 | 73.26% | 9.95% | 1.49% | 9.83% |
| 2021 | 71.84% | 7.93% | 1.68% | 13.41% |
Press break operator wage gap by race
According to our data, white press break operators have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Unknown press break operators have the lowest average salary at $33,042.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $33,042 |
| White | $35,016 |
| Black or African American | $34,538 |
| Asian | $33,730 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $34,343 |
Average press break operator age
See how the average age of press break operators varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Female
Press break operator age by race and gender
| Race | Male age | Female age |
|---|---|---|
| Unknown | 43 | |
| White | 48 | 48 |
| Black or African American | 50 | 41.5 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 47.5 |
Press break operator age breakdown
The average age of press break operators is 40+ years years old, representing 68% of the press break operator population.
Press break operator age breakdown
| Press Break Operator Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 68% |
| 30-40 years | 17% |
| 20-30 years | 14% |
Press break operator educational attainment
The most common degree for press break operators is high school diploma, with 61% of press break operators earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are associate degree degree at 15% and associate degree degree at 8%.
- High School Diploma, 61%
- Associate, 15%
- Diploma, 8%
- Bachelor's, 7%
- Other Degrees, 9%
Press break operators by degree level
| Press break operator degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| High School Diploma | 61% |
| Associate | 15% |
| Diploma | 8% |
| Bachelor's | 7% |
| Other Degrees | 9% |
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Press break operator employment statistics
Company size where press break operators work
Below, you can see the size of companies where press break operators work.
Press break operator jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 7% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 15% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 34% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 14% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 24% |
| > 10,000 employees | 8% |
Press break operator jobs by industry
The most common industries for press break operators are manufacturing, professional and construction.
Press break operator industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Manufacturing | 39% |
| Professional | 15% |
| Transportation | 6% |
| Construction | 6% |
| Retail | 6% |
| Technology | 6% |
| Automotive | 4% |
| Finance | 3% |
| Telecommunication | 2% |
| Hospitality | 2% |
| Fortune 500 | 2% |
| Media | 1% |
| Internet | 1% |
| Health Care | 1% |
| Start-up | 1% |
| Insurance | 1% |
| Real Estate | 1% |
| Energy | 1% |
Press break operator turnover and employment statistics
Press break operator unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for press break operators between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Press break operator unemployment rate by year
| Year | Press break operator unemployment rate |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 19.96% |
| 2011 | 12.01% |
| 2012 | 11.05% |
| 2013 | 8.19% |
| 2014 | 6.40% |
| 2015 | 4.69% |
| 2016 | 5.10% |
| 2017 | 5.70% |
| 2018 | 5.07% |
| 2019 | 3.79% |
| 2020 | 4.89% |
| 2021 | 6.42% |
Average press break operator tenure
The average press break operator stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 796 press break operators resumes in Zippia's database.
Press break operator tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 33% |
| 1-2 years | 32% |
| 3-4 years | 14% |
| 5-7 years | 12% |
| 8-10 years | 4% |
| 11+ years | 5% |
Press break operator LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of press break 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Welder-Assembler | 2.57% | 26,070 |
| Press Break Operator | 2.74% | - |
| Bulk Sealer Operator | 3.20% | 25,968 |
| Laboratory Machinist | 3.26% | 47,839 |
| Steel Roller | 3.27% | 865 |
| Cable Machine Operator | 5.87% | 56,561 |
| Honer | 6.48% | 14 |
Similar press break operator jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Welder-Assembler | 2.57% | 26,070 |
| Bulk Sealer Operator | 3.20% | 25,968 |
| Laboratory Machinist | 3.26% | 47,839 |
| Steel Roller | 3.27% | 865 |
| Cable Machine Operator | 5.87% | 56,561 |
| Honer | 6.48% | 14 |
Foreign languages spoken by press break operators
- Spanish, 100.0%
Press break operator languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 100.0% |
