Printer demographics and statistics in the US
Printer demographics research summary. Zippia estimates printer demographics and statistics in the United States by using a database of 30 million profiles. Our printer estimates are verified against BLS, Census, and current job openings data for accuracy. Zippia's data science team found the following key facts about printers after extensive research and analysis:
- There are over 26,342 printers currently employed in the United States.
- 33.8% of all printers are women, while 66.2% are men.
- The average printer age is 48 years old.
- The most common ethnicity of printers is White (61.9%), followed by Hispanic or Latino (17.0%), Black or African American (9.8%) and Asian (7.4%).
- In 2022, women earned 89% of what men earned.
- 5% of all printers are LGBT.
- Printers are 81% more likely to work at private companies in comparison to public companies.
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Printer gender statistics
33.8% of printers are women and 66.2% of printers are men.
- Male, 66.2%
- Female, 33.8%
Printer gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Male | 66.2% |
| Female | 33.8% |
Printer gender pay gap
Women earn 89¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$33,545
Female income
$29,761
Printer gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in printer positions over time. Currently, 33.8% of printers are female.
Printer gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 70.81% | 29.19% |
| 2011 | 70.46% | 29.54% |
| 2012 | 72.43% | 27.57% |
| 2013 | 68.99% | 31.01% |
| 2014 | 70.19% | 29.81% |
| 2015 | 69.66% | 30.34% |
| 2016 | 69.38% | 30.62% |
| 2017 | 69.97% | 30.03% |
| 2018 | 67.19% | 32.81% |
| 2019 | 70.73% | 29.27% |
| 2020 | 68.06% | 31.94% |
| 2021 | 66.16% | 33.84% |
Printer related jobs gender ratio
We compared printers 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% |
| Printer | 66% | 34% |
| 1st Pressman | 97% | 3% |
| Printing Pressman | 97% | 3% |
| Offset Pressman | 98% | 2% |
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Printer demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among printers is White, which makes up 61.9% of all printers. Comparatively, 17.0% of printers are Hispanic or Latino and 9.8% of printers are Black or African American.
- White, 61.9%
- Hispanic or Latino, 17.0%
- Black or African American, 9.8%
- Asian, 7.4%
- Unknown, 3.5%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.4%
Printer race
| Printer race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 61.9% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 17.0% |
| Black or African American | 9.8% |
| Asian | 7.4% |
| Unknown | 3.5% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.4% |
Printer race and ethnicity over time
See how printer racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Printer race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 65.64% | 11.49% | 5.40% | 15.64% |
| 2011 | 64.98% | 11.42% | 5.27% | 16.31% |
| 2012 | 61.82% | 11.46% | 6.91% | 17.83% |
| 2013 | 65.80% | 10.05% | 5.85% | 16.87% |
| 2014 | 65.19% | 10.05% | 6.73% | 16.26% |
| 2015 | 66.03% | 10.06% | 6.31% | 15.50% |
| 2016 | 64.93% | 9.24% | 6.47% | 17.32% |
| 2017 | 63.45% | 10.46% | 6.88% | 17.19% |
| 2018 | 65.70% | 9.29% | 5.76% | 16.98% |
| 2019 | 64.81% | 9.56% | 6.21% | 17.29% |
| 2020 | 66.21% | 9.86% | 5.29% | 15.23% |
| 2021 | 61.90% | 9.76% | 7.36% | 17.01% |
Printer wage gap by race
According to our data, asian printers have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Hispanic or latino printers have the lowest average salary at $32,565.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $33,392 |
| White | $34,156 |
| Black or African American | $33,004 |
| Asian | $34,652 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $32,565 |
Average printer age
See how the average age of printers varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Printer 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 |
Printer age breakdown
The average age of printers is 40+ years years old, representing 75% of the printer population.
Printer age breakdown
| Printer Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 75% |
| 30-40 years | 18% |
| 20-30 years | 8% |
Printer educational attainment
The most common degree for printers is high school diploma, with 36% of printers earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are bachelor's degree degree at 28% and bachelor's degree degree at 20%.
- High School Diploma, 36%
- Bachelor's, 28%
- Associate, 20%
- Diploma, 10%
- Other Degrees, 6%
Printers by degree level
| Printer degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| High School Diploma | 36% |
| Bachelor's | 28% |
| Associate | 20% |
| Diploma | 10% |
| Other Degrees | 6% |
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Printer wage gap by degree level
According to the data, printers with a High School Diploma degree earn more than those without, at $34,319 annually. With a Bachelor's degree, printers earn a median annual income of $34,050 compared to $33,830 for printers with an Associate degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| High School Diploma or Less | $34,319 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $34,050 |
| Some College/ Associate Degree | $33,830 |
Printer employment statistics
Most printers work for a private in the manufacturing industry.
Company size where printers work
Below, you can see the size of companies where printers work.
Printer jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 11% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 20% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 29% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 8% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 19% |
| > 10,000 employees | 12% |
Printer jobs by company type
Employees with the printer job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most printers prefer to work at private companies over public companies.
Printer jobs by sector
| Company type | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 4% |
| Public | 14% |
| Private | 81% |
| Government | 2% |
Printer jobs by industry
The most common industries for printers are manufacturing, retail and professional.
Printer industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Manufacturing | 27% |
| Retail | 10% |
| Professional | 10% |
| Media | 9% |
| Fortune 500 | 8% |
| Technology | 7% |
| Health Care | 5% |
| Transportation | 4% |
| Education | 4% |
| Construction | 3% |
| Internet | 2% |
| Telecommunication | 2% |
| Government | 2% |
| Hospitality | 2% |
| Finance | 2% |
| Start-up | 2% |
| Non Profits | 2% |
| Insurance | 2% |
| Pharmaceutical | 1% |
| Automotive | 1% |
| Agriculture | 1% |
| Energy | 1% |
Printer turnover and employment statistics
Printer unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for printers between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Printer unemployment rate by year
| Year | Printer 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 printer tenure
The average printer stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 2,920 printers resumes in Zippia's database.
Printer tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 29% |
| 1-2 years | 29% |
| 3-4 years | 11% |
| 5-7 years | 13% |
| 8-10 years | 5% |
| 11+ years | 12% |
Printer LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of printers 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Water Technician | 2.37% | 34,702 |
| Control Operator | 2.83% | 64,435 |
| Lead Inspector | 3.84% | 17,734 |
| Laundry Attendant | 5.06% | 49,030 |
| Printer | 5.41% | - |
| Chemical Operator | 9.20% | 36,522 |
| Stripper | 20.58% | 424 |
Similar printer jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Water Technician | 2.37% | 34,702 |
| Control Operator | 2.83% | 64,435 |
| Lead Inspector | 3.84% | 17,734 |
| Laundry Attendant | 5.06% | 49,030 |
| Chemical Operator | 9.20% | 36,522 |
| Stripper | 20.58% | 424 |
Foreign languages spoken by printers
The most common foreign language among printers is Spanish at 67.3%. The second-most popular foreign language spoken is French at 12.7% and German is the third-most popular at 7.3%.
- Spanish, 67.3%
- French, 12.7%
- German, 7.3%
- Portuguese, 1.8%
- Japanese, 1.8%
- Other, 9.1%
Printer languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 67.3% |
| French | 12.7% |
| German | 7.3% |
| Portuguese | 1.8% |
| Japanese | 1.8% |
| Other | 9.1% |
