Process worker demographics and statistics in the US
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Process worker gender statistics
43.0% of process workers are women and 57.0% of process workers are men.
- Male, 57.0%
- Female, 43.0%
Process worker gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Male | 57.0% |
| Female | 43.0% |
Process worker gender pay gap
Women earn 80¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$30,317
Female income
$24,144
Process worker gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in process worker positions over time. Currently, 43.0% of process workers are female.
Process worker gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 40.40% | 59.60% |
| 2011 | 38.80% | 61.20% |
| 2012 | 37.37% | 62.63% |
| 2013 | 39.15% | 60.85% |
| 2014 | 39.57% | 60.43% |
| 2015 | 49.87% | 50.13% |
| 2016 | 39.64% | 60.36% |
| 2017 | 49.81% | 50.19% |
| 2018 | 52.06% | 47.94% |
| 2019 | 60.17% | 39.83% |
| 2020 | 49.69% | 50.31% |
| 2021 | 57.00% | 43.00% |
Process worker related jobs gender ratio
We compared process workers 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% |
| Process Worker | 57% | 43% |
| 1st Pressman | 97% | 3% |
| Printing Pressman | 97% | 3% |
| Offset Pressman | 98% | 2% |
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Process worker demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among process workers is White, which makes up 59.6% of all process workers. Comparatively, 18.1% of process workers are Hispanic or Latino and 9.2% of process workers are Asian.
- White, 59.6%
- Hispanic or Latino, 18.1%
- Black or African American, 9.2%
- Asian, 9.2%
- Unknown, 3.2%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.7%
Process worker race
| Process worker race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 59.6% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 18.1% |
| Black or African American | 9.2% |
| Asian | 9.2% |
| Unknown | 3.2% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.7% |
Process worker race and ethnicity over time
See how process worker racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Process worker race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 65.18% | 9.50% | 7.53% | 16.72% |
| 2011 | 67.32% | 10.50% | 7.61% | 12.08% |
| 2012 | 61.75% | 11.89% | 5.59% | 18.12% |
| 2013 | 62.00% | 12.01% | 9.20% | 13.83% |
| 2014 | 65.13% | 11.69% | 7.65% | 14.59% |
| 2015 | 62.74% | 8.47% | 8.52% | 17.33% |
| 2016 | 69.41% | 7.06% | 6.94% | 14.29% |
| 2017 | 59.62% | 11.44% | 8.22% | 19.09% |
| 2018 | 64.99% | 10.95% | 7.34% | 13.39% |
| 2019 | 67.80% | 8.93% | 5.89% | 15.77% |
| 2020 | 56.76% | 9.99% | 9.77% | 19.45% |
| 2021 | 59.64% | 9.17% | 9.21% | 18.07% |
Process worker wage gap by race
According to our data, unknown process workers have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Black or african american process workers have the lowest average salary at $26,863.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $33,129 |
| White | $30,196 |
| Black or African American | $26,863 |
| Asian | $32,945 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $28,930 |
Process worker age breakdown
The average age of process workers is 40+ years years old, representing 73% of the process worker population.
Process worker age breakdown
| Process Worker Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 73% |
| 30-40 years | 19% |
| 20-30 years | 8% |
Process worker educational attainment
The most common degree for process workers is bachelor's degree, with 30% of process workers earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are high school diploma degree at 30% and high school diploma degree at 21%.
- Bachelor's, 30%
- High School Diploma, 30%
- Associate, 21%
- Diploma, 10%
- Other Degrees, 9%
Process workers by degree level
| Process worker degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 30% |
| High School Diploma | 30% |
| Associate | 21% |
| Diploma | 10% |
| Other Degrees | 9% |
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Process worker employment statistics
Most process workers work for a private in the manufacturing industry.
Company size where process workers work
Below, you can see the size of companies where process workers work.
Process worker jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 5% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 16% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 18% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 8% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 25% |
| > 10,000 employees | 28% |
Process worker jobs by company type
Employees with the process worker job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most process workers prefer to work at private companies over public companies.
Process worker jobs by sector
| Company type | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 6% |
| Public | 27% |
| Private | 62% |
| Government | 6% |
Process worker jobs by industry
The most common industries for process workers are manufacturing, professional and retail.
Process worker industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Manufacturing | 16% |
| Fortune 500 | 15% |
| Professional | 13% |
| Retail | 10% |
| Transportation | 5% |
| Finance | 5% |
| Government | 5% |
| Insurance | 5% |
| Education | 4% |
| Agriculture | 4% |
| Health Care | 3% |
| Hospitality | 3% |
| Technology | 3% |
| Non Profits | 3% |
| Construction | 2% |
| Start-up | 2% |
| Pharmaceutical | 1% |
| Automotive | 1% |
| Energy | 1% |
Process worker turnover and employment statistics
Process worker unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for process workers between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Process worker unemployment rate by year
| Year | Process worker unemployment rate |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 13.78% |
| 2011 | 13.94% |
| 2012 | 11.53% |
| 2013 | 10.26% |
| 2014 | 5.03% |
| 2015 | 6.67% |
| 2016 | 3.42% |
| 2017 | 7.41% |
| 2018 | 0.88% |
| 2019 | 3.08% |
| 2020 | 4.79% |
| 2021 | 5.04% |
Average process worker tenure
The average process worker stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 856 process workers resumes in Zippia's database.
Process worker tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 31% |
| 1-2 years | 28% |
| 3-4 years | 12% |
| 5-7 years | 13% |
| 8-10 years | 5% |
| 11+ years | 10% |
Process worker LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of process workers 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Mechanical Spreader Operator | 2.37% | 60,297 |
| Control Operator | 2.83% | 64,435 |
| Printer Operator | 3.81% | 43,730 |
| Meat Cutter | 4.18% | 8,732 |
| Laundry Worker | 5.06% | 25,513 |
| Petroleum Supply Specialist | 9.20% | 17,014 |
| Process Worker | 13.11% | - |
Similar process worker jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Mechanical Spreader Operator | 2.37% | 60,297 |
| Control Operator | 2.83% | 64,435 |
| Printer Operator | 3.81% | 43,730 |
| Meat Cutter | 4.18% | 8,732 |
| Laundry Worker | 5.06% | 25,513 |
| Petroleum Supply Specialist | 9.20% | 17,014 |
Foreign languages spoken by process workers
The most common foreign language among process workers is Spanish at 57.1%. The second-most popular foreign language spoken is Carrier at 14.3% and French is the third-most popular at 14.3%.
- Spanish, 57.1%
- Carrier, 14.3%
- French, 14.3%
- Cantonese, 14.3%
Process worker languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 57.1% |
| Carrier | 14.3% |
| French | 14.3% |
| Cantonese | 14.3% |
