Process machine operator demographics and statistics in the US
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Process machine operator gender statistics
26.4% of process machine operators are women and 73.6% of process machine operators are men.
- Male, 73.6%
- Female, 26.4%
Process machine operator gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Male | 73.6% |
| Female | 26.4% |
Process machine operator gender pay gap
Women earn 82¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$51,942
Female income
$42,508
Process machine operator gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in process machine operator positions over time. Currently, 26.4% of process machine operators are female.
Process machine operator gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 46.64% | 53.36% |
| 2011 | 47.18% | 52.82% |
| 2012 | 50.45% | 49.55% |
| 2013 | 51.67% | 48.33% |
| 2014 | 54.84% | 45.16% |
| 2015 | 54.71% | 45.29% |
| 2016 | 56.42% | 43.58% |
| 2017 | 60.78% | 39.22% |
| 2018 | 63.70% | 36.30% |
| 2019 | 66.65% | 33.35% |
| 2020 | 61.07% | 38.93% |
| 2021 | 73.59% | 26.41% |
Process machine operator related jobs gender ratio
We compared process machine operators with similar job titles to see how gender ratios vary. As you can see, corrugator and stone cutter have the biggest gender ratio gaps.
| Job title | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Screen Examiner | 7% | 93% |
| Cake Decorator | 9% | 91% |
| Garment Inspector | 10% | 90% |
| Process Machine Operator | 74% | 26% |
| Bucket Operator | 99% | 1% |
| Stone Cutter | 99% | 1% |
| Corrugator | 99% | 1% |
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Process machine operator demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among process machine operators is White, which makes up 56.7% of all process machine operators. Comparatively, 15.4% of process machine operators are Hispanic or Latino and 14.9% of process machine operators are Asian.
- White, 56.7%
- Hispanic or Latino, 15.4%
- Asian, 14.9%
- Black or African American, 7.4%
- Unknown, 5.0%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.6%
Process machine operator race
| Process machine operator race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 56.7% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 15.4% |
| Asian | 14.9% |
| Black or African American | 7.4% |
| Unknown | 5.0% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.6% |
Process machine operator race and ethnicity over time
See how process machine operator racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Process machine operator race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 66.92% | 13.08% | 3.26% | 14.43% |
| 2011 | 63.65% | 13.32% | 5.70% | 15.16% |
| 2012 | 62.93% | 10.85% | 6.24% | 16.57% |
| 2013 | 64.22% | 15.53% | 4.39% | 11.88% |
| 2014 | 60.29% | 11.60% | 9.15% | 16.48% |
| 2015 | 64.28% | 11.10% | 4.62% | 16.14% |
| 2016 | 60.35% | 12.31% | 7.55% | 15.92% |
| 2017 | 61.60% | 10.84% | 11.57% | 14.73% |
| 2018 | 60.99% | 9.98% | 11.75% | 15.44% |
| 2019 | 54.62% | 11.57% | 9.44% | 19.06% |
| 2020 | 61.75% | 7.59% | 9.30% | 15.90% |
| 2021 | 56.71% | 7.38% | 14.92% | 15.43% |
Process machine operator wage gap by race
According to our data, asian process machine operators have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Black or african american process machine operators have the lowest average salary at $46,972.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $54,604 |
| White | $51,059 |
| Black or African American | $46,972 |
| Asian | $56,549 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $51,054 |
Average process machine operator age
See how the average age of process machine operators varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Process machine operator age by race and gender
| Race | Male age | Female age |
|---|---|---|
| White | 41 | 45.5 |
| Asian | 34 | 35 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 44 |
Process machine operator age breakdown
The average age of process machine operators is 40+ years years old, representing 50% of the process machine operator population.
Process machine operator age breakdown
| Process Machine Operator Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 50% |
| 30-40 years | 33% |
| 20-30 years | 16% |
Process machine operator educational attainment
The most common degree for process machine operators is high school diploma, with 43% of process machine operators earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are associate degree degree at 21% and associate degree degree at 17%.
- High School Diploma, 43%
- Associate, 21%
- Bachelor's, 17%
- Diploma, 12%
- Other Degrees, 7%
Process machine operators by degree level
| Process machine operator degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| High School Diploma | 43% |
| Associate | 21% |
| Bachelor's | 17% |
| Diploma | 12% |
| Other Degrees | 7% |
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Process machine operator wage gap by degree level
According to the data, process machine operators with a Bachelor's degree earn more than those without, at $63,181 annually. With a Associate degree, process machine operators earn a median annual income of $44,083 compared to $41,667 for process machine operators with an High School Diploma degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| High School Diploma or Less | $41,667 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $63,181 |
| Some College/ Associate Degree | $44,083 |
Process machine operator employment statistics
Most process machine operators work for a private in the manufacturing industry.
Company size where process machine operators work
Below, you can see the size of companies where process machine operators work.
Process machine operator jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 3% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 10% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 19% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 10% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 28% |
| > 10,000 employees | 30% |
Process machine operator jobs by company type
Employees with the process machine operator job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most process machine operators prefer to work at private companies over public companies.
Process machine operator jobs by sector
| Company type | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 1% |
| Public | 35% |
| Private | 62% |
| Government | 1% |
Process machine operator jobs by industry
The most common industries for process machine operators are manufacturing, technology and professional.
Process machine operator industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Manufacturing | 28% |
| Fortune 500 | 15% |
| Technology | 9% |
| Professional | 8% |
| Retail | 6% |
| Transportation | 5% |
| Finance | 5% |
| Automotive | 3% |
| Health Care | 3% |
| Agriculture | 3% |
| Pharmaceutical | 2% |
| Media | 2% |
| Hospitality | 2% |
| Construction | 2% |
| Insurance | 2% |
| Government | 1% |
| Utilities | 1% |
| Energy | 1% |
| Non Profits | 1% |
| Real Estate | 1% |
| Education | 1% |
Process machine operator turnover and employment statistics
Process machine operator unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for process machine operators between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Process machine operator unemployment rate by year
| Year | Process machine operator unemployment rate |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 9.34% |
| 2011 | 9.54% |
| 2012 | 11.19% |
| 2013 | 6.31% |
| 2014 | 7.44% |
| 2015 | 9.61% |
| 2016 | 6.79% |
| 2017 | 3.35% |
| 2018 | 6.37% |
| 2019 | 5.95% |
| 2020 | 8.21% |
| 2021 | 4.73% |
Average process machine operator tenure
The average process machine operator stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 753 process machine operators resumes in Zippia's database.
Process machine operator tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 24% |
| 1-2 years | 30% |
| 3-4 years | 13% |
| 5-7 years | 14% |
| 8-10 years | 6% |
| 11+ years | 13% |
Process machine operator LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of process 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Substation Inspector | 4.47% | 16,861 |
| Induction Machine Operator | 4.75% | 57,745 |
| Optical Laboratory Mechanic | 5.24% | 73,600 |
| Corrugator Operator | 7.84% | 25,797 |
| Oilseed Meat Presser | 8.41% | 7,947 |
| Label Coder | 8.89% | 4,187 |
| Process Machine Operator | 15.21% | - |
Similar process machine operator jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Substation Inspector | 4.47% | 16,861 |
| Induction Machine Operator | 4.75% | 57,745 |
| Optical Laboratory Mechanic | 5.24% | 73,600 |
| Corrugator Operator | 7.84% | 25,797 |
| Oilseed Meat Presser | 8.41% | 7,947 |
| Label Coder | 8.89% | 4,187 |
Foreign languages spoken by process machine operators
The most common foreign language among process machine operators is Spanish at 80.0%. The second-most popular foreign language spoken is German at 10.0% and Tagalog is the third-most popular at 10.0%.
- Spanish, 80.0%
- German, 10.0%
- Tagalog, 10.0%
Process machine operator languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 80.0% |
| German | 10.0% |
| Tagalog | 10.0% |
