Printing plate maker demographics and statistics in the US
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Printing plate maker demographics by:
Printing plate maker gender statistics
17.3% of printing plate makers are women and 82.7% of printing plate makers are men.
- Male, 82.7%
- Female, 17.3%
Printing plate maker gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Male | 82.7% |
| Female | 17.3% |
Printing plate maker gender pay gap
Women earn 83¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$42,663
Female income
$35,321
Printing plate maker gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in printing plate maker positions over time. Currently, 17.3% of printing plate makers are female.
Printing plate maker gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 85.57% | 14.43% |
| 2011 | 85.35% | 14.65% |
| 2012 | 86.52% | 13.48% |
| 2013 | 84.46% | 15.54% |
| 2014 | 85.19% | 14.81% |
| 2015 | 84.87% | 15.13% |
| 2016 | 84.70% | 15.30% |
| 2017 | 85.06% | 14.94% |
| 2018 | 83.35% | 16.65% |
| 2019 | 85.52% | 14.48% |
| 2020 | 83.89% | 16.11% |
| 2021 | 82.69% | 17.31% |
Printing plate maker related jobs gender ratio
We compared printing plate makers 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 Plate Maker | 83% | 17% |
| 1st Pressman | 97% | 3% |
| Printing Pressman | 97% | 3% |
| Offset Pressman | 98% | 2% |
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Printing plate maker demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among printing plate makers is White, which makes up 58.3% of all printing plate makers. Comparatively, 22.2% of printing plate makers are Hispanic or Latino and 8.7% of printing plate makers are Black or African American.
- White, 58.3%
- Hispanic or Latino, 22.2%
- Black or African American, 8.7%
- Asian, 6.8%
- Unknown, 3.4%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.6%
Printing plate maker race
| Printing plate maker race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 58.3% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 22.2% |
| Black or African American | 8.7% |
| Asian | 6.8% |
| Unknown | 3.4% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.6% |
Printing plate maker race and ethnicity over time
See how printing plate maker racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Printing plate maker race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 62.02% | 10.47% | 4.85% | 20.85% |
| 2011 | 61.36% | 10.40% | 4.73% | 21.52% |
| 2012 | 58.20% | 10.45% | 6.37% | 23.04% |
| 2013 | 62.19% | 9.04% | 5.30% | 22.08% |
| 2014 | 61.57% | 9.03% | 6.19% | 21.47% |
| 2015 | 62.41% | 9.05% | 5.76% | 20.71% |
| 2016 | 61.32% | 8.23% | 5.92% | 22.53% |
| 2017 | 59.83% | 9.45% | 6.33% | 22.39% |
| 2018 | 62.09% | 8.27% | 5.21% | 22.19% |
| 2019 | 61.19% | 8.54% | 5.66% | 22.50% |
| 2020 | 62.59% | 8.85% | 4.75% | 20.44% |
| 2021 | 58.28% | 8.75% | 6.82% | 22.22% |
Printing plate maker wage gap by race
According to our data, asian printing plate makers have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Hispanic or latino printing plate makers have the lowest average salary at $40,713.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $42,355 |
| White | $43,895 |
| Black or African American | $41,581 |
| Asian | $44,904 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $40,713 |
Average printing plate maker age
See how the average age of printing plate makers varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Printing plate maker 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 plate maker age breakdown
The average age of printing plate makers is 40+ years years old, representing 75% of the printing plate maker population.
Printing plate maker age breakdown
| Printing Plate Maker Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 75% |
| 30-40 years | 18% |
| 20-30 years | 8% |
Printing plate maker educational attainment
The most common degree for printing plate makers is associate degree, with 41% of printing plate makers earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are high school diploma degree at 24% and high school diploma degree at 24%.
- Associate, 41%
- High School Diploma, 24%
- Bachelor's, 24%
- Diploma, 12%
Printing plate makers by degree level
| Printing plate maker degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Associate | 41% |
| High School Diploma | 24% |
| Bachelor's | 24% |
| Diploma | 12% |
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Printing plate maker wage gap by degree level
According to the data, printing plate makers with a High School Diploma degree earn more than those without, at $44,225 annually. With a Bachelor's degree, printing plate makers earn a median annual income of $43,680 compared to $43,235 for printing plate makers with an Associate degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| High School Diploma or Less | $44,225 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $43,680 |
| Some College/ Associate Degree | $43,235 |
Printing plate maker employment statistics
Company size where printing plate makers work
Below, you can see the size of companies where printing plate makers work.
Printing plate maker jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 13% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 27% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 13% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 13% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 27% |
| > 10,000 employees | 7% |
Printing plate maker turnover and employment statistics
Printing plate maker unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for printing plate makers between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Printing plate maker unemployment rate by year
| Year | Printing plate maker 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 plate maker tenure
The average printing plate maker stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 63 printing plate makers resumes in Zippia's database.
Printing plate maker tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 25% |
| 1-2 years | 20% |
| 3-4 years | 20% |
| 5-7 years | 16% |
| 8-10 years | 5% |
| 11+ years | 14% |
Printing plate maker LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of printing plate makers 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Plant Operator | 2.37% | 43,388 |
| Machine Set Up Operator | 2.83% | 61,986 |
| Test Operator | 3.84% | 63,674 |
| Laundry Aide | 5.06% | 45,254 |
| Printing Plate Maker | 5.41% | - |
| Petroleum Supply Specialist | 9.20% | 17,014 |
| Blueprint Processor | 20.58% | 6,100 |
Similar printing plate maker jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Plant Operator | 2.37% | 43,388 |
| Machine Set Up Operator | 2.83% | 61,986 |
| Test Operator | 3.84% | 63,674 |
| Laundry Aide | 5.06% | 45,254 |
| Petroleum Supply Specialist | 9.20% | 17,014 |
| Blueprint Processor | 20.58% | 6,100 |