Proof plate maker demographics and statistics in the US
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Proof plate maker gender statistics
10.9% of proof plate makers are women and 89.1% of proof plate makers are men.
- Male, 89.1%
- Female, 10.9%
Proof plate maker gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Male | 89.1% |
| Female | 10.9% |
Proof plate maker gender pay gap
Women earn 74¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$43,623
Female income
$32,090
Proof plate maker gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in proof plate maker positions over time. Currently, 10.9% of proof plate makers are female.
Proof plate maker gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 80.74% | 19.26% |
| 2011 | 79.68% | 20.32% |
| 2012 | 78.68% | 21.32% |
| 2013 | 79.92% | 20.08% |
| 2014 | 80.20% | 19.80% |
| 2015 | 86.02% | 13.98% |
| 2016 | 80.25% | 19.75% |
| 2017 | 85.99% | 14.01% |
| 2018 | 87.04% | 12.96% |
| 2019 | 90.33% | 9.67% |
| 2020 | 85.93% | 14.07% |
| 2021 | 89.13% | 10.87% |
Proof plate maker related jobs gender ratio
We compared proof plate makers 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% |
| Proof Plate Maker | 89% | 11% |
| 1st Pressman | 97% | 3% |
| Printing Pressman | 97% | 3% |
| Offset Pressman | 98% | 2% |
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Proof plate maker demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among proof plate makers is White, which makes up 66.5% of all proof plate makers. Comparatively, 14.8% of proof plate makers are Hispanic or Latino and 8.4% of proof plate makers are Black or African American.
- White, 66.5%
- Hispanic or Latino, 14.8%
- Black or African American, 8.4%
- Asian, 6.5%
- Unknown, 3.2%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.6%
Proof plate maker race
| Proof plate maker race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 66.5% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 14.8% |
| Black or African American | 8.4% |
| Asian | 6.5% |
| Unknown | 3.2% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.6% |
Proof plate maker race and ethnicity over time
See how proof plate maker racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Proof plate maker race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 71.99% | 8.71% | 4.77% | 13.49% |
| 2011 | 74.13% | 9.72% | 4.86% | 8.85% |
| 2012 | 68.56% | 11.11% | 2.84% | 14.89% |
| 2013 | 68.81% | 11.23% | 6.44% | 10.60% |
| 2014 | 71.94% | 10.91% | 4.90% | 11.36% |
| 2015 | 69.55% | 7.69% | 5.77% | 14.10% |
| 2016 | 76.22% | 6.28% | 4.18% | 11.06% |
| 2017 | 66.44% | 10.66% | 5.47% | 15.86% |
| 2018 | 71.80% | 10.16% | 4.59% | 10.16% |
| 2019 | 74.61% | 8.15% | 3.13% | 12.54% |
| 2020 | 63.57% | 9.21% | 7.01% | 16.22% |
| 2021 | 66.45% | 8.39% | 6.45% | 14.84% |
Proof plate maker wage gap by race
According to our data, unknown proof plate makers have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Black or african american proof plate makers have the lowest average salary at $37,058.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $49,165 |
| White | $43,389 |
| Black or African American | $37,058 |
| Asian | $48,797 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $40,954 |
Proof plate maker age breakdown
The average age of proof plate makers is 40+ years years old, representing 73% of the proof plate maker population.
Proof plate maker age breakdown
| Proof Plate Maker Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 73% |
| 30-40 years | 19% |
| 20-30 years | 8% |
Proof plate maker educational attainment
The most common degree for proof plate makers is high school diploma, with 60% of proof plate makers earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are associate degree degree at 25% and associate degree degree at 5%.
- High School Diploma, 60%
- Associate, 25%
- Master's, 5%
- Bachelor's, 5%
- Other Degrees, 5%
Proof plate makers by degree level
| Proof plate maker degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| High School Diploma | 60% |
| Associate | 25% |
| Master's | 5% |
| Bachelor's | 5% |
| Other Degrees | 5% |
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Proof plate maker employment statistics
Company size where proof plate makers work
Below, you can see the size of companies where proof plate makers work.
Proof plate maker jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 50 - 100 employees | 33% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 27% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 20% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 20% |
Proof plate maker turnover and employment statistics
Proof plate maker unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for proof plate makers between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Proof plate maker unemployment rate by year
| Year | Proof plate maker 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 proof plate maker tenure
The average proof plate maker stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 51 proof plate makers resumes in Zippia's database.
Proof plate maker tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 13% |
| 1-2 years | 19% |
| 3-4 years | 15% |
| 5-7 years | 19% |
| 8-10 years | 11% |
| 11+ years | 23% |
Proof plate maker LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of proof plate makers 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Plant Operator | 2.37% | 43,388 |
| Control Operator | 2.83% | 64,435 |
| Web Feeder | 3.81% | 7,572 |
| Senior Inspector | 3.84% | 16,842 |
| Laundry Aide | 5.06% | 45,254 |
| Petroleum Supply Specialist | 9.20% | 17,014 |
| Proof Plate Maker | 13.11% | - |
Similar proof plate maker jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Plant Operator | 2.37% | 43,388 |
| Control Operator | 2.83% | 64,435 |
| Web Feeder | 3.81% | 7,572 |
| Senior Inspector | 3.84% | 16,842 |
| Laundry Aide | 5.06% | 45,254 |
| Petroleum Supply Specialist | 9.20% | 17,014 |
Foreign languages spoken by proof plate makers
The most common foreign language among proof plate makers is German at 33.3%. The second-most popular foreign language spoken is Korean at 33.3% and Spanish is the third-most popular at 33.3%.
- German, 33.3%
- Korean, 33.3%
- Spanish, 33.3%
Proof plate maker languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| German | 33.3% |
| Korean | 33.3% |
| Spanish | 33.3% |