Process equipment operator demographics and statistics in the US
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Process equipment operator demographics by:
Process equipment operator gender statistics
33.3% of process equipment operators are women and 66.7% of process equipment operators are men.
- Male, 66.7%
- Female, 33.3%
Process equipment operator gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Male | 66.7% |
| Female | 33.3% |
Process equipment operator gender pay gap
Women earn 96¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$34,961
Female income
$33,682
Process equipment operator gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in process equipment operator positions over time. Currently, 33.3% of process equipment operators are female.
Process equipment operator gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 74.69% | 25.31% |
| 2011 | 72.07% | 27.93% |
| 2012 | 72.98% | 27.02% |
| 2013 | 68.79% | 31.21% |
| 2014 | 69.61% | 30.39% |
| 2015 | 68.05% | 31.95% |
| 2016 | 67.33% | 32.67% |
| 2017 | 70.74% | 29.26% |
| 2018 | 67.49% | 32.51% |
| 2019 | 68.55% | 31.45% |
| 2020 | 67.87% | 32.13% |
| 2021 | 66.67% | 33.33% |
Process equipment operator related jobs gender ratio
We compared process equipment operators with similar job titles to see how gender ratios vary. As you can see, centrifugal operator and flight information expediter have the biggest gender ratio gaps.
| Job title | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Cosmetician | 3% | 97% |
| Schedule Checker | 10% | 90% |
| Plant Clerk | 14% | 86% |
| Process Equipment Operator | 67% | 33% |
| Raw Scales Operator | 95% | 5% |
| Flight Information Expediter | 95% | 5% |
| Centrifugal Operator | 96% | 4% |
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Process equipment operator demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among process equipment operators is White, which makes up 56.2% of all process equipment operators. Comparatively, 15.7% of process equipment operators are Hispanic or Latino and 11.8% of process equipment operators are Asian.
- White, 56.2%
- Hispanic or Latino, 15.7%
- Asian, 11.8%
- Black or African American, 11.1%
- Unknown, 3.8%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 1.4%
Process equipment operator race
| Process equipment operator race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 56.2% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 15.7% |
| Asian | 11.8% |
| Black or African American | 11.1% |
| Unknown | 3.8% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 1.4% |
Process equipment operator race and ethnicity over time
See how process equipment operator racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Process equipment operator race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 70.20% | 7.98% | 8.56% | 11.23% |
| 2011 | 64.36% | 10.87% | 10.50% | 11.79% |
| 2012 | 68.49% | 9.98% | 8.19% | 10.88% |
| 2013 | 63.28% | 12.48% | 9.92% | 11.89% |
| 2014 | 63.75% | 13.05% | 8.00% | 12.34% |
| 2015 | 61.84% | 12.83% | 10.18% | 12.03% |
| 2016 | 65.48% | 10.31% | 8.93% | 12.24% |
| 2017 | 63.53% | 11.22% | 9.39% | 12.46% |
| 2018 | 64.67% | 12.30% | 8.82% | 12.23% |
| 2019 | 62.01% | 9.24% | 12.44% | 14.04% |
| 2020 | 65.09% | 7.90% | 8.29% | 13.54% |
| 2021 | 56.17% | 11.06% | 11.77% | 15.70% |
Process equipment operator wage gap by race
According to our data, asian process equipment operators have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Black or african american process equipment operators have the lowest average salary at $33,818.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $35,164 |
| White | $35,345 |
| Black or African American | $33,818 |
| Asian | $36,019 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $34,501 |
Average process equipment operator age
See how the average age of process equipment operators varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Process equipment operator age by race and gender
| Race | Male age | Female age |
|---|---|---|
| White | 53 | 52 |
| Black or African American | 45.5 | 39 |
| Asian | 58 | 53 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 45.5 | 38.5 |
Process equipment operator age breakdown
The average age of process equipment operators is 40+ years years old, representing 68% of the process equipment operator population.
Process equipment operator age breakdown
| Process Equipment Operator Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 68% |
| 30-40 years | 22% |
| 20-30 years | 10% |
Process equipment operator educational attainment
The most common degree for process equipment operators is bachelor's degree, with 30% of process equipment operators earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are associate degree degree at 26% and associate degree degree at 24%.
- Bachelor's, 30%
- Associate, 26%
- High School Diploma, 24%
- Diploma, 12%
- Other Degrees, 8%
Process equipment operators by degree level
| Process equipment operator degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 30% |
| Associate | 26% |
| High School Diploma | 24% |
| Diploma | 12% |
| Other Degrees | 8% |
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Process equipment operator wage gap by degree level
According to the data, process equipment operators with a Associate degree earn more than those without, at $35,705 annually. With a Bachelor's degree, process equipment operators earn a median annual income of $35,666 compared to $34,983 for process equipment operators with an High School Diploma degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| High School Diploma or Less | $34,983 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $35,666 |
| Some College/ Associate Degree | $35,705 |
Process equipment operator employment statistics
Most process equipment operators work for a private in the manufacturing industry.
Company size where process equipment operators work
Below, you can see the size of companies where process equipment operators work.
Process equipment operator jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 4% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 13% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 13% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 3% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 24% |
| > 10,000 employees | 43% |
Process equipment operator jobs by company type
Employees with the process equipment operator job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most process equipment operators prefer to work at private companies over public companies.
Process equipment operator jobs by sector
| Company type | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 1% |
| Public | 43% |
| Private | 49% |
| Government | 7% |
Process equipment operator jobs by industry
The most common industries for process equipment operators are manufacturing, technology and finance.
Process equipment operator industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Fortune 500 | 20% |
| Manufacturing | 19% |
| Finance | 8% |
| Professional | 8% |
| Technology | 8% |
| Health Care | 7% |
| Government | 5% |
| Retail | 5% |
| Transportation | 3% |
| Energy | 3% |
| Construction | 3% |
| Hospitality | 3% |
| Telecommunication | 3% |
| Agriculture | 2% |
| Pharmaceutical | 2% |
| Media | 1% |
| Education | 1% |
| Automotive | 1% |
| Start-up | 1% |
| Insurance | 1% |
Process equipment operator turnover and employment statistics
Process equipment operator unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for process equipment operators between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Process equipment operator unemployment rate by year
| Year | Process equipment operator unemployment rate |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 4.92% |
| 2011 | 5.46% |
| 2012 | 4.99% |
| 2013 | 4.31% |
| 2014 | 3.32% |
| 2015 | 4.27% |
| 2016 | 4.32% |
| 2017 | 4.55% |
| 2018 | 5.48% |
| 2019 | 3.68% |
| 2020 | 3.81% |
| 2021 | 4.61% |
Average process equipment operator tenure
The average process equipment operator stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 326 process equipment operators resumes in Zippia's database.
Process equipment operator tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 21% |
| 1-2 years | 25% |
| 3-4 years | 14% |
| 5-7 years | 17% |
| 8-10 years | 6% |
| 11+ years | 16% |
Process equipment operator LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of process equipment 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Back-Of-House Specialist | 6.40% | 105,488 |
| Telephone Messenger | 8.26% | 543 |
| City Carrier Assistant | 9.48% | 19,907 |
| Mail Caller | 10.33% | 18,328 |
| Project Planner | 10.63% | 56,558 |
| Process Equipment Operator | 11.70% | - |
| Emergency Operator | 17.25% | 52,229 |
Similar process equipment operator jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Back-Of-House Specialist | 6.40% | 105,488 |
| Telephone Messenger | 8.26% | 543 |
| City Carrier Assistant | 9.48% | 19,907 |
| Mail Caller | 10.33% | 18,328 |
| Project Planner | 10.63% | 56,558 |
| Emergency Operator | 17.25% | 52,229 |
Foreign languages spoken by process equipment operators
- Tagalog, 50.0%
- Spanish, 50.0%
Process equipment operator languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Tagalog | 50.0% |
| Spanish | 50.0% |