Printing machine operator demographics and statistics in the US
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Printing machine operator demographics by:
Printing machine operator gender statistics
29.3% of printing machine operators are women and 70.7% of printing machine operators are men.
- Male, 70.7%
- Female, 29.3%
Printing machine operator gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Male | 70.7% |
| Female | 29.3% |
Printing machine operator gender pay gap
Women earn 94¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$32,198
Female income
$30,358
Printing machine operator gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in printing machine operator positions over time. Currently, 29.3% of printing machine operators are female.
Printing machine operator gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 74.99% | 25.01% |
| 2011 | 74.67% | 25.33% |
| 2012 | 76.45% | 23.55% |
| 2013 | 73.33% | 26.67% |
| 2014 | 74.43% | 25.57% |
| 2015 | 73.95% | 26.05% |
| 2016 | 73.69% | 26.31% |
| 2017 | 74.23% | 25.77% |
| 2018 | 71.68% | 28.32% |
| 2019 | 74.91% | 25.09% |
| 2020 | 72.48% | 27.52% |
| 2021 | 70.73% | 29.27% |
Printing machine operator related jobs gender ratio
We compared printing machine operators 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% |
| Printing Machine Operator | 71% | 29% |
| 1st Pressman | 97% | 3% |
| Printing Pressman | 97% | 3% |
| Offset Pressman | 98% | 2% |
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Printing machine operator demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among printing machine operators is White, which makes up 59.2% of all printing machine operators. Comparatively, 20.7% of printing machine operators are Hispanic or Latino and 9.1% of printing machine operators are Black or African American.
- White, 59.2%
- Hispanic or Latino, 20.7%
- Black or African American, 9.1%
- Asian, 7.0%
- Unknown, 3.4%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.6%
Printing machine operator race
| Printing machine operator race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 59.2% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 20.7% |
| Black or African American | 9.1% |
| Asian | 7.0% |
| Unknown | 3.4% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.6% |
Printing machine operator race and ethnicity over time
See how printing machine operator racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Printing machine operator race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 62.98% | 10.84% | 5.05% | 19.31% |
| 2011 | 62.33% | 10.77% | 4.92% | 19.98% |
| 2012 | 59.17% | 10.82% | 6.56% | 21.50% |
| 2013 | 63.15% | 9.41% | 5.50% | 20.54% |
| 2014 | 62.54% | 9.40% | 6.38% | 19.93% |
| 2015 | 63.37% | 9.41% | 5.96% | 19.17% |
| 2016 | 62.28% | 8.60% | 6.12% | 20.99% |
| 2017 | 60.80% | 9.82% | 6.53% | 20.85% |
| 2018 | 63.05% | 8.64% | 5.41% | 20.65% |
| 2019 | 62.16% | 8.91% | 5.86% | 20.96% |
| 2020 | 63.55% | 9.22% | 4.94% | 18.90% |
| 2021 | 59.25% | 9.12% | 7.01% | 20.68% |
Printing machine operator wage gap by race
According to our data, asian printing machine operators have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Hispanic or latino printing machine operators have the lowest average salary at $31,732.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $32,126 |
| White | $32,485 |
| Black or African American | $31,942 |
| Asian | $32,716 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $31,732 |
Average printing machine operator age
See how the average age of printing machine operators varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Printing machine operator 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 |
Printing machine operator age breakdown
The average age of printing machine operators is 40+ years years old, representing 75% of the printing machine operator population.
Printing machine operator age breakdown
| Printing Machine Operator Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 75% |
| 30-40 years | 18% |
| 20-30 years | 8% |
Printing machine operator educational attainment
The most common degree for printing machine operators is high school diploma, with 47% of printing machine operators earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are associate degree degree at 19% and associate degree degree at 14%.
- High School Diploma, 47%
- Associate, 19%
- Bachelor's, 14%
- Diploma, 13%
- Other Degrees, 7%
Printing machine operators by degree level
| Printing machine operator degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| High School Diploma | 47% |
| Associate | 19% |
| Bachelor's | 14% |
| Diploma | 13% |
| Other Degrees | 7% |
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Printing machine operator wage gap by degree level
According to the data, printing machine operators with a High School Diploma degree earn more than those without, at $32,561 annually. With a Bachelor's degree, printing machine operators earn a median annual income of $32,436 compared to $32,332 for printing machine operators with an Associate degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| High School Diploma or Less | $32,561 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $32,436 |
| Some College/ Associate Degree | $32,332 |
Printing machine operator employment statistics
Most printing machine operators work for a private in the manufacturing industry.
Company size where printing machine operators work
Below, you can see the size of companies where printing machine operators work.
Printing machine operator jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 7% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 16% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 25% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 12% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 21% |
| > 10,000 employees | 19% |
Printing machine operator jobs by company type
Employees with the printing machine operator job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most printing machine operators prefer to work at private companies over public companies.
Printing machine operator jobs by sector
| Company type | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 3% |
| Public | 21% |
| Private | 73% |
| Government | 3% |
Printing machine operator jobs by industry
The most common industries for printing machine operators are manufacturing, professional and retail.
Printing machine operator industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Manufacturing | 26% |
| Professional | 13% |
| Retail | 10% |
| Fortune 500 | 9% |
| Technology | 8% |
| Media | 6% |
| Transportation | 5% |
| Telecommunication | 3% |
| Education | 3% |
| Internet | 2% |
| Government | 2% |
| Health Care | 2% |
| Start-up | 2% |
| Non Profits | 2% |
| Hospitality | 1% |
| Finance | 1% |
| Construction | 1% |
| Energy | 1% |
| Agriculture | 1% |
| Insurance | 1% |
Printing machine operator turnover and employment statistics
Printing machine operator unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for printing machine operators between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Printing machine operator unemployment rate by year
| Year | Printing machine operator 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 printing machine operator tenure
The average printing machine operator stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 1,217 printing machine operators resumes in Zippia's database.
Printing machine operator tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 22% |
| 1-2 years | 31% |
| 3-4 years | 14% |
| 5-7 years | 14% |
| 8-10 years | 5% |
| 11+ years | 13% |
Printing machine operator LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of printing machine 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Utility Operator | 2.37% | 67,565 |
| Machine Set Up Operator | 2.83% | 61,986 |
| Weld Inspector | 3.84% | 16,559 |
| Laundry Worker | 5.06% | 25,513 |
| Printing Machine Operator | 5.41% | - |
| Petroleum Supply Specialist | 9.20% | 17,014 |
| Preflight Technician | 20.58% | 5,361 |
Similar printing machine operator jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Utility Operator | 2.37% | 67,565 |
| Machine Set Up Operator | 2.83% | 61,986 |
| Weld Inspector | 3.84% | 16,559 |
| Laundry Worker | 5.06% | 25,513 |
| Petroleum Supply Specialist | 9.20% | 17,014 |
| Preflight Technician | 20.58% | 5,361 |
Foreign languages spoken by printing machine operators
The most common foreign language among printing machine operators is Spanish at 74.1%. The second-most popular foreign language spoken is Tagalog at 7.4% and Portuguese is the third-most popular at 3.7%.
- Spanish, 74.1%
- Tagalog, 7.4%
- Portuguese, 3.7%
- Chinese, 3.7%
- Vietnamese, 3.7%
- Other, 7.4%
Printing machine operator languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 74.1% |
| Tagalog | 7.4% |
| Portuguese | 3.7% |
| Chinese | 3.7% |
| Vietnamese | 3.7% |
| Other | 7.4% |
