Press feeder demographics and statistics in the US
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Press feeder gender statistics
5.0% of press feeders are women and 95.0% of press feeders are men.
- Male, 95.0%
- Female, 5.0%
Press feeder gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Male | 95.0% |
| Female | 5.0% |
Press feeder gender pay gap
Women earn 95¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$33,307
Female income
$31,516
Press feeder gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in press feeder positions over time. Currently, 5.0% of press feeders are female.
Press feeder gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 95.97% | 4.03% |
| 2011 | 95.90% | 4.10% |
| 2012 | 96.26% | 3.74% |
| 2013 | 95.62% | 4.38% |
| 2014 | 95.85% | 4.15% |
| 2015 | 95.75% | 4.25% |
| 2016 | 95.70% | 4.30% |
| 2017 | 95.81% | 4.19% |
| 2018 | 95.26% | 4.74% |
| 2019 | 95.95% | 4.05% |
| 2020 | 95.44% | 4.56% |
| 2021 | 95.05% | 4.95% |
Press feeder related jobs gender ratio
We compared press feeders with similar job titles to see how gender ratios vary. As you can see, offset pressman and printing pressman have the biggest gender ratio gaps.
| Job title | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Ad Setter | 20% | 80% |
| Folder | 27% | 73% |
| Typographer | 30% | 70% |
| Press Feeder | 95% | 5% |
| 1st Pressman | 97% | 3% |
| Printing Pressman | 97% | 3% |
| Offset Pressman | 98% | 2% |
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Press feeder demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among press feeders is White, which makes up 60.0% of all press feeders. Comparatively, 22.0% of press feeders are Hispanic or Latino and 7.5% of press feeders are Black or African American.
- White, 60.0%
- Hispanic or Latino, 22.0%
- Black or African American, 7.5%
- Asian, 6.0%
- Unknown, 3.9%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.6%
Press feeder race
| Press feeder race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 60.0% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 22.0% |
| Black or African American | 7.5% |
| Asian | 6.0% |
| Unknown | 3.9% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.6% |
Press feeder race and ethnicity over time
See how press feeder racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Press feeder race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 63.78% | 9.21% | 4.06% | 20.65% |
| 2011 | 63.12% | 9.14% | 3.94% | 21.33% |
| 2012 | 59.96% | 9.19% | 5.58% | 22.85% |
| 2013 | 63.95% | 7.78% | 4.51% | 21.88% |
| 2014 | 63.34% | 7.77% | 5.40% | 21.28% |
| 2015 | 64.17% | 7.78% | 4.97% | 20.52% |
| 2016 | 63.08% | 6.97% | 5.13% | 22.34% |
| 2017 | 61.60% | 8.19% | 5.54% | 22.20% |
| 2018 | 63.85% | 7.01% | 4.42% | 21.99% |
| 2019 | 62.96% | 7.28% | 4.87% | 22.31% |
| 2020 | 64.35% | 7.58% | 3.96% | 20.24% |
| 2021 | 60.04% | 7.48% | 6.03% | 22.02% |
Press feeder wage gap by race
According to our data, asian press feeders have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Hispanic or latino press feeders have the lowest average salary at $32,854.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $33,236 |
| White | $33,586 |
| Black or African American | $33,057 |
| Asian | $33,810 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $32,854 |
Average press feeder age
See how the average age of press feeders varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Press feeder age by race and gender
| Race | Male age | Female age |
|---|---|---|
| Unknown | 49 | 52 |
| White | 52 | 51 |
| Black or African American | 51 | 52 |
| Asian | 52 | |
| Hispanic or Latino | 46 | 47 |
Press feeder age breakdown
The average age of press feeders is 40+ years years old, representing 75% of the press feeder population.
Press feeder age breakdown
| Press Feeder Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 75% |
| 30-40 years | 18% |
| 20-30 years | 8% |
Press feeder educational attainment
The most common degree for press feeders is high school diploma, with 51% of press feeders earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are associate degree degree at 17% and associate degree degree at 16%.
- High School Diploma, 51%
- Associate, 17%
- Diploma, 16%
- Bachelor's, 9%
- Other Degrees, 7%
Press feeders by degree level
| Press feeder degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| High School Diploma | 51% |
| Associate | 17% |
| Diploma | 16% |
| Bachelor's | 9% |
| Other Degrees | 7% |
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Press feeder wage gap by degree level
According to the data, press feeders with a High School Diploma degree earn more than those without, at $33,659 annually. With a Bachelor's degree, press feeders earn a median annual income of $33,537 compared to $33,437 for press feeders with an Associate degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| High School Diploma or Less | $33,659 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $33,537 |
| Some College/ Associate Degree | $33,437 |
Press feeder employment statistics
Most press feeders work for a private in the manufacturing industry.
Company size where press feeders work
Below, you can see the size of companies where press feeders work.
Press feeder jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 5% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 25% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 33% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 11% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 17% |
| > 10,000 employees | 10% |
Press feeder jobs by company type
Employees with the press feeder job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most press feeders prefer to work at private companies over public companies.
Press feeder jobs by sector
| Company type | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 2% |
| Public | 10% |
| Private | 87% |
| Government | 1% |
Press feeder jobs by industry
The most common industries for press feeders are manufacturing, professional and transportation.
Press feeder industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Manufacturing | 32% |
| Professional | 11% |
| Transportation | 10% |
| Media | 9% |
| Retail | 5% |
| Start-up | 4% |
| Construction | 4% |
| Insurance | 4% |
| Internet | 3% |
| Fortune 500 | 3% |
| Hospitality | 3% |
| Technology | 3% |
| Finance | 2% |
| Health Care | 2% |
| Education | 2% |
| Government | 1% |
| Non Profits | 1% |
| Automotive | 1% |
Press feeder turnover and employment statistics
Press feeder unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for press feeders between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Press feeder unemployment rate by year
| Year | Press feeder unemployment rate |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 12.31% |
| 2011 | 11.87% |
| 2012 | 8.30% |
| 2013 | 7.97% |
| 2014 | 6.16% |
| 2015 | 4.53% |
| 2016 | 4.02% |
| 2017 | 3.15% |
| 2018 | 2.98% |
| 2019 | 2.78% |
| 2020 | 5.62% |
| 2021 | 6.37% |
Average press feeder tenure
The average press feeder stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 271 press feeders resumes in Zippia's database.
Press feeder tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 25% |
| 1-2 years | 28% |
| 3-4 years | 19% |
| 5-7 years | 13% |
| 8-10 years | 5% |
| 11+ years | 11% |
Press feeder LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of press feeders 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Utility Operator | 2.37% | 67,565 |
| Numerical Control Programmer | 2.83% | 44,787 |
| Test Operator | 3.84% | 63,674 |
| Laundry Attendant | 5.06% | 49,030 |
| Press Feeder | 5.41% | - |
| Chemical Operator | 9.20% | 36,522 |
| Stripper | 20.58% | 424 |
Similar press feeder jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Utility Operator | 2.37% | 67,565 |
| Numerical Control Programmer | 2.83% | 44,787 |
| Test Operator | 3.84% | 63,674 |
| Laundry Attendant | 5.06% | 49,030 |
| Chemical Operator | 9.20% | 36,522 |
| Stripper | 20.58% | 424 |
Foreign languages spoken by press feeders
- Japanese, 50.0%
- Spanish, 50.0%
Press feeder languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Japanese | 50.0% |
| Spanish | 50.0% |
