Press operator demographics and statistics in the US
Press operator demographics research summary. Zippia estimates press operator demographics and statistics in the United States by using a database of 30 million profiles. Our press operator estimates are verified against BLS, Census, and current job openings data for accuracy. Zippia's data science team found the following key facts about press operators after extensive research and analysis:
- There are over 438,855 press operators currently employed in the United States.
- 23.4% of all press operators are women, while 76.6% are men.
- The average press operator age is 46 years old.
- The most common ethnicity of press operators is White (71.8%), followed by Hispanic or Latino (13.4%), Black or African American (7.9%) and Unknown (4.4%).
- Press operators are most in-demand in Westfield, MA.
- The automotive industry is the highest-paying for press operators.
- 3% of all press operators are LGBT.
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Press operator demographics by:
Press operator gender statistics
23.4% of press operators are women and 76.6% of press operators are men.
- Male, 76.6%
- Female, 23.4%
Press operator gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Male | 76.6% |
| Female | 23.4% |
Press operator gender pay gap
Women earn 96¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$34,505
Female income
$33,004
Press operator gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in press operator positions over time. Currently, 23.4% of press operators are female.
Press operator gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 79.16% | 20.84% |
| 2011 | 74.68% | 25.32% |
| 2012 | 78.48% | 21.52% |
| 2013 | 79.38% | 20.62% |
| 2014 | 78.30% | 21.70% |
| 2015 | 82.23% | 17.77% |
| 2016 | 79.93% | 20.07% |
| 2017 | 80.36% | 19.64% |
| 2018 | 76.62% | 23.38% |
| 2019 | 76.63% | 23.37% |
| 2020 | 76.94% | 23.06% |
| 2021 | 76.59% | 23.41% |
Press operator related jobs gender ratio
We compared press 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 Operator | 77% | 23% |
| Research And Development Machinist | 99% | 1% |
| Die Repair Machinist | 99% | 1% |
| Head Machinist | 99% | 1% |
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Press operator demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among press operators is White, which makes up 71.8% of all press operators. Comparatively, 13.4% of press operators are Hispanic or Latino and 7.9% of press 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 operator race
| Press 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 operator race and ethnicity over time
See how press operator racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Press 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 operator wage gap by race
According to our data, white press operators have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Unknown press operators have the lowest average salary at $33,400.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $33,400 |
| White | $35,411 |
| Black or African American | $34,924 |
| Asian | $34,101 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $34,725 |
Average press operator age
See how the average age of press operators varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Press 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 operator age breakdown
The average age of press operators is 40+ years years old, representing 68% of the press operator population.
Press operator age breakdown
| Press Operator Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 68% |
| 30-40 years | 17% |
| 20-30 years | 14% |
Press operator educational attainment
The most common degree for press operators is high school diploma, with 51% of press operators earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are associate degree degree at 17% and associate degree degree at 14%.
- High School Diploma, 51%
- Associate, 17%
- Diploma, 14%
- Bachelor's, 12%
- Other Degrees, 6%
Press operators by degree level
| Press operator degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| High School Diploma | 51% |
| Associate | 17% |
| Diploma | 14% |
| Bachelor's | 12% |
| Other Degrees | 6% |
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Press operator employment statistics
Most press operators work for a private in the manufacturing industry.
Company size where press operators work
Below, you can see the size of companies where press operators work.
Press operator jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 4% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 12% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 24% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 13% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 28% |
| > 10,000 employees | 20% |
Press operator jobs by company type
Employees with the press operator job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most press operators prefer to work at private companies over public companies.
Press operator jobs by sector
| Company type | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 1% |
| Public | 23% |
| Private | 75% |
| Government | 0% |
Press operator jobs by industry
The most common industries for press operators are manufacturing, automotive and transportation.
Press operator industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Manufacturing | 38% |
| Automotive | 12% |
| Fortune 500 | 9% |
| Transportation | 7% |
| Professional | 7% |
| Retail | 5% |
| Construction | 4% |
| Media | 3% |
| Health Care | 3% |
| Technology | 3% |
| Finance | 2% |
| Energy | 2% |
| Internet | 1% |
| Hospitality | 1% |
| Start-up | 1% |
| Non Profits | 1% |
| Insurance | 1% |
| Real Estate | 1% |
| Education | 1% |
Press operator turnover and employment statistics
Press operator unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for press operators between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Press operator unemployment rate by year
| Year | Press 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 operator tenure
The average press operator stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 45,922 press operators resumes in Zippia's database.
Press operator tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 29% |
| 1-2 years | 29% |
| 3-4 years | 14% |
| 5-7 years | 13% |
| 8-10 years | 5% |
| 11+ years | 10% |
Press operator LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of press 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Welding Lead Burner | 2.57% | 2,004 |
| Press Operator | 2.74% | - |
| Mogul Operator | 3.20% | 26,606 |
| Machine Fitter | 3.26% | 31,792 |
| Cold Mill Operator | 3.27% | 26,938 |
| Numerical Tool Programmer | 5.87% | 22,805 |
| Polisher Apprentice | 6.48% | 6,006 |
Similar press operator jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Welding Lead Burner | 2.57% | 2,004 |
| Mogul Operator | 3.20% | 26,606 |
| Machine Fitter | 3.26% | 31,792 |
| Cold Mill Operator | 3.27% | 26,938 |
| Numerical Tool Programmer | 5.87% | 22,805 |
| Polisher Apprentice | 6.48% | 6,006 |
Foreign languages spoken by press operators
The most common foreign language among press operators is Spanish at 72.4%. The second-most popular foreign language spoken is French at 5.6% and German is the third-most popular at 3.4%.
- Spanish, 72.4%
- French, 5.6%
- German, 3.4%
- Polish, 2.8%
- Portuguese, 2.2%
- Other, 13.6%
Press operator languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 72.4% |
| French | 5.6% |
| German | 3.4% |
| Polish | 2.8% |
| Portuguese | 2.2% |
| Other | 13.6% |
