Pressman demographics and statistics in the US
Pressman demographics research summary. Zippia estimates pressman demographics and statistics in the United States by using a database of 30 million profiles. Our pressman estimates are verified against BLS, Census, and current job openings data for accuracy. Zippia's data science team found the following key facts about pressmen after extensive research and analysis:
- There are over 22,046 pressmen currently employed in the United States.
- 3.7% of all pressmen are women, while 96.3% are men.
- The average pressman age is 48 years old.
- The most common ethnicity of pressmen is White (63.6%), followed by Hispanic or Latino (15.4%), Black or African American (10.7%) and Asian (6.1%).
- In 2022, women earned 93% of what men earned.
- 5% of all pressmen are LGBT.
- Pressmen are 84% more likely to work at private companies in comparison to public companies.
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Pressman gender statistics
3.7% of pressmen are women and 96.3% of pressmen are men.
- Male, 96.3%
- Female, 3.7%
Pressman gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Male | 96.3% |
| Female | 3.7% |
Pressman gender pay gap
Women earn 93¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$40,243
Female income
$37,291
Pressman gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in pressman positions over time. Currently, 3.7% of pressmen are female.
Pressman gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 97.01% | 2.99% |
| 2011 | 96.96% | 3.04% |
| 2012 | 97.23% | 2.77% |
| 2013 | 96.75% | 3.25% |
| 2014 | 96.92% | 3.08% |
| 2015 | 96.85% | 3.15% |
| 2016 | 96.81% | 3.19% |
| 2017 | 96.89% | 3.11% |
| 2018 | 96.48% | 3.52% |
| 2019 | 97.00% | 3.00% |
| 2020 | 96.61% | 3.39% |
| 2021 | 96.32% | 3.68% |
Pressman related jobs gender ratio
We compared pressmen 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% |
| Pressman | 96% | 4% |
| 1st Pressman | 97% | 3% |
| Printing Pressman | 97% | 3% |
| Offset Pressman | 98% | 2% |
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Pressman demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among pressmen is White, which makes up 63.6% of all pressmen. Comparatively, 15.4% of pressmen are Hispanic or Latino and 10.7% of pressmen are Black or African American.
- White, 63.6%
- Hispanic or Latino, 15.4%
- Black or African American, 10.7%
- Asian, 6.1%
- Unknown, 3.7%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.5%
Pressman race
| Pressman race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 63.6% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 15.4% |
| Black or African American | 10.7% |
| Asian | 6.1% |
| Unknown | 3.7% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.5% |
Pressman race and ethnicity over time
See how pressman racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Pressman race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 67.31% | 12.47% | 4.14% | 14.02% |
| 2011 | 66.66% | 12.40% | 4.01% | 14.70% |
| 2012 | 63.50% | 12.45% | 5.65% | 16.21% |
| 2013 | 67.48% | 11.03% | 4.58% | 15.25% |
| 2014 | 66.87% | 11.03% | 5.47% | 14.65% |
| 2015 | 67.70% | 11.04% | 5.04% | 13.89% |
| 2016 | 66.61% | 10.22% | 5.21% | 15.71% |
| 2017 | 65.13% | 11.45% | 5.62% | 15.57% |
| 2018 | 67.38% | 10.27% | 4.49% | 15.36% |
| 2019 | 66.49% | 10.54% | 4.95% | 15.68% |
| 2020 | 67.88% | 10.84% | 4.03% | 13.61% |
| 2021 | 63.58% | 10.74% | 6.10% | 15.39% |
Pressman wage gap by race
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $40,126 |
| White | $40,708 |
| Black or African American | $39,828 |
| Asian | $41,083 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $39,491 |
Average pressman age
See how the average age of pressmen varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Pressman 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 |
Pressman age breakdown
The average age of pressmen is 40+ years years old, representing 75% of the pressman population.
Pressman age breakdown
| Pressman Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 75% |
| 30-40 years | 18% |
| 20-30 years | 8% |
Pressman educational attainment
The most common degree for pressmen is high school diploma, with 53% of pressmen earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are associate degree degree at 18% and associate degree degree at 12%.
- High School Diploma, 53%
- Associate, 18%
- Bachelor's, 12%
- Diploma, 10%
- Other Degrees, 7%
Pressmen by degree level
| Pressman degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| High School Diploma | 53% |
| Associate | 18% |
| Bachelor's | 12% |
| Diploma | 10% |
| Other Degrees | 7% |
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Pressman wage gap by degree level
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| High School Diploma or Less | $40,831 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $40,628 |
| Some College/ Associate Degree | $40,460 |
Pressman employment statistics
Most pressmen work for a private in the manufacturing industry.
Company size where pressmen work
Below, you can see the size of companies where pressmen work.
Pressman jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 9% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 21% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 33% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 12% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 17% |
| > 10,000 employees | 8% |
Pressman jobs by company type
Employees with the pressman job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most pressmen prefer to work at private companies over public companies.
Pressman jobs by sector
| Company type | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 1% |
| Public | 13% |
| Private | 84% |
| Government | 2% |
Pressman jobs by industry
The most common industries for pressmen are manufacturing, media and professional.
Pressman industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Manufacturing | 29% |
| Media | 22% |
| Professional | 8% |
| Transportation | 6% |
| Insurance | 6% |
| Retail | 5% |
| Fortune 500 | 4% |
| Finance | 3% |
| Technology | 3% |
| Internet | 2% |
| Hospitality | 2% |
| Government | 2% |
| Construction | 2% |
| Real Estate | 2% |
| Utilities | 1% |
| Health Care | 1% |
| Telecommunication | 1% |
| Start-up | 1% |
| Non Profits | 1% |
| Education | 1% |
| Energy | 1% |
Pressman turnover and employment statistics
Pressman unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for pressmen between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Pressman unemployment rate by year
| Year | Pressman 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 pressman tenure
The average pressman stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 8,962 pressmen resumes in Zippia's database.
Pressman tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 11% |
| 1-2 years | 26% |
| 3-4 years | 17% |
| 5-7 years | 17% |
| 8-10 years | 7% |
| 11+ years | 23% |
Pressman LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of pressmen 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Wastewater Treatment Operator | 2.37% | 32,561 |
| Set-Up Operator | 2.83% | 55,670 |
| Senior Inspector | 3.84% | 16,842 |
| Laundry Attendant | 5.06% | 49,030 |
| Pressman | 5.41% | - |
| Chemical Operator | 9.20% | 36,522 |
| Paste-Up Artist Apprentice | 20.58% | 9,375 |
Similar pressman jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Wastewater Treatment Operator | 2.37% | 32,561 |
| Set-Up Operator | 2.83% | 55,670 |
| Senior Inspector | 3.84% | 16,842 |
| Laundry Attendant | 5.06% | 49,030 |
| Chemical Operator | 9.20% | 36,522 |
| Paste-Up Artist Apprentice | 20.58% | 9,375 |
Foreign languages spoken by pressmen
The most common foreign language among pressmen is Spanish at 55.0%. The second-most popular foreign language spoken is French at 6.7% and Portuguese is the third-most popular at 5.0%.
- Spanish, 55.0%
- French, 6.7%
- Portuguese, 5.0%
- Vietnamese, 5.0%
- German, 5.0%
- Other, 23.3%
Pressman languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 55.0% |
| French | 6.7% |
| Portuguese | 5.0% |
| Vietnamese | 5.0% |
| German | 5.0% |
| Other | 23.3% |
