Processor demographics and statistics in the US
Processor demographics research summary. Zippia estimates processor demographics and statistics in the United States by using a database of 30 million profiles. Our processor estimates are verified against BLS, Census, and current job openings data for accuracy. Zippia's data science team found the following key facts about processors after extensive research and analysis:
- There are over 36,928 processors currently employed in the United States.
- 66.0% of all processors are women, while 34.0% are men.
- The average processor age is 50 years old.
- The most common ethnicity of processors is White (72.3%), followed by Hispanic or Latino (10.7%), Black or African American (6.7%) and Asian (4.7%).
- Processors are most in-demand in Memphis, TN.
- The finance industry is the highest-paying for processors.
- 7% of all processors are LGBT.
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Processor demographics by:
Processor gender statistics
66.0% of processors are women and 34.0% of processors are men.
- Female, 66.0%
- Male, 34.0%
Processor gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Female | 66.0% |
| Male | 34.0% |
Processor gender pay gap
Women earn $1.01 for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$31,980
Female income
$32,150
Processor related jobs gender ratio
We compared processors with similar job titles to see how gender ratios vary. As you can see, blueprint reader and recovery operator have the biggest gender ratio gaps.
| Job title | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Statistical Typist | 6% | 94% |
| Medical Typist | 7% | 93% |
| Insurance Biller | 7% | 93% |
| Processor | 34% | 66% |
| High Speed Printer Operator | 85% | 15% |
| Recovery Operator | 88% | 12% |
| Blueprint Reader | 95% | 5% |
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Processor demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among processors is White, which makes up 72.3% of all processors. Comparatively, 10.7% of processors are Hispanic or Latino and 6.7% of processors are Black or African American.
- White, 72.3%
- Hispanic or Latino, 10.7%
- Black or African American, 6.7%
- Asian, 4.7%
- Unknown, 4.5%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 1.1%
Processor race
| Processor race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 72.3% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 10.7% |
| Black or African American | 6.7% |
| Asian | 4.7% |
| Unknown | 4.5% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 1.1% |
Processor wage gap by race
According to our data, hispanic or latino processors have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Unknown processors have the lowest average salary at $31,669.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $31,669 |
| White | $31,936 |
| Black or African American | $31,986 |
| Asian | $31,990 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $32,324 |
Average processor age
See how the average age of processors varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Processor age by race and gender
| Race | Male age | Female age |
|---|---|---|
| White | 35 | 55 |
| Black or African American | 56 | |
| Asian | 52 | |
| Hispanic or Latino | 50 |
Processor age breakdown
The average age of processors is 40+ years years old, representing 77% of the processor population.
Processor age breakdown
| Processor Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 77% |
| 30-40 years | 16% |
| 20-30 years | 7% |
Processor educational attainment
The most common degree for processors is bachelor's degree, with 35% of processors earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are high school diploma degree at 26% and high school diploma degree at 22%.
- Bachelor's, 35%
- High School Diploma, 26%
- Associate, 22%
- Diploma, 8%
- Other Degrees, 9%
Processors by degree level
| Processor degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 35% |
| High School Diploma | 26% |
| Associate | 22% |
| Diploma | 8% |
| Other Degrees | 9% |
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Processor employment statistics
Most processors work for a private in the retail industry.
Company size where processors work
Below, you can see the size of companies where processors work.
Processor jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 5% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 9% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 16% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 8% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 28% |
| > 10,000 employees | 33% |
Processor jobs by company type
Employees with the processor job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most processors prefer to work at private companies over public companies.
Processor jobs by sector
| Company type | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 1% |
| Public | 37% |
| Private | 60% |
| Government | 2% |
Processor jobs by industry
The most common industries for processors are retail, finance and manufacturing.
Processor industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Fortune 500 | 17% |
| Finance | 15% |
| Retail | 15% |
| Manufacturing | 9% |
| Professional | 9% |
| Technology | 6% |
| Non Profits | 6% |
| Insurance | 5% |
| Transportation | 4% |
| Health Care | 3% |
| Government | 2% |
| Agriculture | 2% |
| Pharmaceutical | 1% |
| Media | 1% |
| Hospitality | 1% |
| Construction | 1% |
| Energy | 1% |
| Real Estate | 1% |
Processor turnover and employment statistics
Average processor tenure
The average processor stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 57,025 processors resumes in Zippia's database.
Processor tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 34% |
| 1-2 years | 32% |
| 3-4 years | 12% |
| 5-7 years | 13% |
| 8-10 years | 4% |
| 11+ years | 5% |
Processor LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of processors 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Data Entry Supervisor | 4.67% | 81,567 |
| Technical Clerk | 5.99% | 135,843 |
| Mailing Specialist | 7.17% | 20,311 |
| Processor | 7.46% | - |
| Premium Representative | 11.18% | 6,866 |
| Bioinformatics Research Technician | 11.19% | 56,826 |
| Set-O-Type Operator | 14.20% | 31,599 |
Similar processor jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Data Entry Supervisor | 4.67% | 81,567 |
| Technical Clerk | 5.99% | 135,843 |
| Mailing Specialist | 7.17% | 20,311 |
| Premium Representative | 11.18% | 6,866 |
| Bioinformatics Research Technician | 11.19% | 56,826 |
| Set-O-Type Operator | 14.20% | 31,599 |
Foreign languages spoken by processors
The most common foreign language among processors is Spanish at 68.9%. The second-most popular foreign language spoken is French at 7.8% and German is the third-most popular at 2.9%.
- Spanish, 68.9%
- French, 7.8%
- German, 2.9%
- Portuguese, 2.1%
- Chinese, 1.9%
- Other, 16.4%
Processor languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 68.9% |
| French | 7.8% |
| German | 2.9% |
| Portuguese | 2.1% |
| Chinese | 1.9% |
| Other | 16.4% |
