Process line operator demographics and statistics in the US
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Process line operator demographics by:
Process line operator gender statistics
55.3% of process line operators are women and 44.7% of process line operators are men.
- Female, 55.3%
- Male, 44.7%
Process line operator gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Female | 55.3% |
| Male | 44.7% |
Process line operator gender pay gap
Women earn 79¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$63,792
Female income
$50,375
Process line operator gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in process line operator positions over time. Currently, 55.3% of process line operators are female.
Process line operator gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 49.92% | 50.08% |
| 2011 | 49.67% | 50.33% |
| 2012 | 50.77% | 49.23% |
| 2013 | 51.31% | 48.69% |
| 2014 | 50.47% | 49.53% |
| 2015 | 48.86% | 51.14% |
| 2016 | 49.58% | 50.42% |
| 2017 | 49.15% | 50.85% |
| 2018 | 46.73% | 53.27% |
| 2019 | 48.74% | 51.26% |
| 2020 | 46.48% | 53.52% |
| 2021 | 44.71% | 55.29% |
Process line operator related jobs gender ratio
We compared process line operators with similar job titles to see how gender ratios vary. As you can see, pressroom foreman and tubing supervisor have the biggest gender ratio gaps.
| Job title | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Word Processing Supervisor | 13% | 88% |
| Dental Laboratory Supervisor | 21% | 79% |
| Embroidery Supervisor | 24% | 76% |
| Process Line Operator | 45% | 55% |
| Machine Shop Foreman | 98% | 2% |
| Tubing Supervisor | 98% | 2% |
| Pressroom Foreman | 99% | 1% |
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Process line operator demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among process line operators is White, which makes up 61.2% of all process line operators. Comparatively, 16.4% of process line operators are Hispanic or Latino and 12.8% of process line operators are Black or African American.
- White, 61.2%
- Hispanic or Latino, 16.4%
- Black or African American, 12.8%
- Asian, 4.8%
- Unknown, 4.1%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.7%
Process line operator race
| Process line operator race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 61.2% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 16.4% |
| Black or African American | 12.8% |
| Asian | 4.8% |
| Unknown | 4.1% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.7% |
Process line operator race and ethnicity over time
See how process line operator racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Process line operator race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 67.92% | 12.30% | 4.10% | 13.78% |
| 2011 | 68.10% | 12.21% | 4.06% | 13.86% |
| 2012 | 67.38% | 12.21% | 4.04% | 14.37% |
| 2013 | 68.73% | 11.32% | 4.23% | 13.96% |
| 2014 | 67.09% | 11.72% | 4.46% | 14.65% |
| 2015 | 67.14% | 11.92% | 4.17% | 14.92% |
| 2016 | 66.17% | 11.93% | 4.29% | 15.64% |
| 2017 | 65.60% | 12.52% | 4.81% | 14.85% |
| 2018 | 66.89% | 11.65% | 4.39% | 15.19% |
| 2019 | 65.20% | 12.19% | 4.64% | 15.94% |
| 2020 | 64.10% | 11.79% | 4.79% | 15.12% |
| 2021 | 61.24% | 12.78% | 4.80% | 16.36% |
Process line operator wage gap by race
According to our data, white process line operators have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Black or african american process line operators have the lowest average salary at $57,995.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $61,317 |
| White | $68,484 |
| Black or African American | $57,995 |
| Asian | $68,207 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $63,599 |
Average process line operator age
See how the average age of process line operators varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Process line operator age by race and gender
| Race | Male age | Female age |
|---|---|---|
| Black or African American | 48 | 48 |
| Unknown | 45 | 44 |
| Asian | 45.5 | 47 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 45 | 45 |
| White | 48 | 49 |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 48 |
Process line operator age breakdown
The average age of process line operators is 40+ years years old, representing 71% of the process line operator population.
Process line operator age breakdown
| Process Line Operator Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 71% |
| 30-40 years | 23% |
| 20-30 years | 6% |
Process line operator educational attainment
- Bachelor's, 35%
- High School Diploma, 32%
- Associate, 19%
- Diploma, 7%
- Other Degrees, 7%
Process line operators by degree level
| Process line operator degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 35% |
| High School Diploma | 32% |
| Associate | 19% |
| Diploma | 7% |
| Other Degrees | 7% |
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Process line operator wage gap by degree level
According to the data, process line operators with a Master's degree earn more than those without, at $93,560 annually. With a Bachelor's degree, process line operators earn a median annual income of $71,593 compared to $57,589 for process line operators with an Associate degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| Master's Degree | $93,560 |
| High School Diploma or Less | $47,911 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $71,593 |
| Some College/ Associate Degree | $57,589 |
Process line operator employment statistics
Most process line operators work for a private in the manufacturing industry.
Company size where process line operators work
Below, you can see the size of companies where process line operators work.
Process line operator jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 2% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 12% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 10% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 14% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 25% |
| > 10,000 employees | 36% |
Process line operator jobs by company type
Employees with the process line operator job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most process line operators prefer to work at private companies over public companies.
Process line operator jobs by sector
| Company type | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 2% |
| Public | 30% |
| Private | 68% |
Process line operator jobs by industry
The most common industries for process line operators are manufacturing, retail and professional.
Process line operator industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Manufacturing | 30% |
| Fortune 500 | 17% |
| Retail | 9% |
| Professional | 8% |
| Agriculture | 5% |
| Transportation | 4% |
| Technology | 4% |
| Automotive | 3% |
| Non Profits | 3% |
| Finance | 3% |
| Pharmaceutical | 2% |
| Telecommunication | 2% |
| Education | 2% |
| Hospitality | 2% |
| Construction | 2% |
| Media | 1% |
| Energy | 1% |
| Utilities | 1% |
| Health Care | 1% |
| Real Estate | 1% |
Process line operator turnover and employment statistics
Process line operator unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for process line operators between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Process line operator unemployment rate by year
| Year | Process line operator unemployment rate |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 7.60% |
| 2011 | 6.12% |
| 2012 | 4.56% |
| 2013 | 3.89% |
| 2014 | 2.82% |
| 2015 | 2.49% |
| 2016 | 2.43% |
| 2017 | 1.97% |
| 2018 | 1.74% |
| 2019 | 1.98% |
| 2020 | 3.23% |
| 2021 | 3.00% |
Average process line operator tenure
The average process line operator stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 577 process line operators resumes in Zippia's database.
Process line operator tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 29% |
| 1-2 years | 33% |
| 3-4 years | 12% |
| 5-7 years | 16% |
| 8-10 years | 4% |
| 11+ years | 6% |
Process line operator LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of process line 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Water Technician | 2.37% | 34,702 |
| Machine Set Up Operator | 2.83% | 61,986 |
| Final Inspector | 3.84% | 16,639 |
| Laundry Attendant | 5.06% | 49,030 |
| Process Line Operator | 5.63% | - |
| Chemical Operator | 9.20% | 36,522 |
| Scanner | 20.58% | 12,763 |
Similar process line operator jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Water Technician | 2.37% | 34,702 |
| Machine Set Up Operator | 2.83% | 61,986 |
| Final Inspector | 3.84% | 16,639 |
| Laundry Attendant | 5.06% | 49,030 |
| Chemical Operator | 9.20% | 36,522 |
| Scanner | 20.58% | 12,763 |
Foreign languages spoken by process line operators
The most common foreign language among process line operators is Spanish at 82.6%. The second-most popular foreign language spoken is French at 8.7% and Swahili is the third-most popular at 4.3%.
- Spanish, 82.6%
- French, 8.7%
- Swahili, 4.3%
- Somali, 4.3%
Process line operator languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 82.6% |
| French | 8.7% |
| Swahili | 4.3% |
| Somali | 4.3% |
