Pulp mill operator demographics and statistics in the US
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Pulp mill operator gender statistics
5.0% of pulp mill operators are women and 95.0% of pulp mill operators are men.
- Male, 95.0%
- Female, 5.0%
Pulp mill operator gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Male | 95.0% |
| Female | 5.0% |
Pulp mill operator gender pay gap
Women earn 92¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$46,985
Female income
$43,326
Pulp mill operator gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in pulp mill operator positions over time. Currently, 5.0% of pulp mill operators are female.
Pulp mill operator gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 94.68% | 5.32% |
| 2011 | 94.72% | 5.28% |
| 2012 | 94.72% | 5.28% |
| 2013 | 94.86% | 5.14% |
| 2014 | 94.95% | 5.05% |
| 2015 | 95.16% | 4.84% |
| 2016 | 95.00% | 5.00% |
| 2017 | 94.84% | 5.16% |
| 2018 | 95.34% | 4.66% |
| 2019 | 95.17% | 4.83% |
| 2020 | 94.89% | 5.11% |
| 2021 | 95.00% | 5.00% |
Pulp mill operator related jobs gender ratio
We compared pulp mill 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% |
| Pulp Mill Operator | 95% | 5% |
| Bucket Operator | 99% | 1% |
| Stone Cutter | 99% | 1% |
| Corrugator | 99% | 1% |
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Pulp mill operator demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among pulp mill operators is White, which makes up 58.3% of all pulp mill operators. Comparatively, 19.2% of pulp mill operators are Hispanic or Latino and 12.2% of pulp mill operators are Black or African American.
- White, 58.3%
- Hispanic or Latino, 19.2%
- Black or African American, 12.2%
- Asian, 5.5%
- Unknown, 4.0%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.8%
Pulp mill operator race
| Pulp mill operator race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 58.3% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 19.2% |
| Black or African American | 12.2% |
| Asian | 5.5% |
| Unknown | 4.0% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.8% |
Pulp mill operator race and ethnicity over time
See how pulp mill operator racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Pulp mill operator race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 62.55% | 13.48% | 4.46% | 17.56% |
| 2011 | 63.22% | 13.63% | 4.40% | 16.68% |
| 2012 | 61.89% | 13.59% | 4.48% | 18.18% |
| 2013 | 63.12% | 13.07% | 4.32% | 17.55% |
| 2014 | 62.38% | 13.06% | 4.24% | 18.11% |
| 2015 | 63.23% | 13.05% | 4.52% | 17.06% |
| 2016 | 62.09% | 13.12% | 4.53% | 17.90% |
| 2017 | 61.12% | 13.76% | 4.65% | 18.06% |
| 2018 | 62.63% | 12.74% | 4.82% | 17.61% |
| 2019 | 63.90% | 12.33% | 4.56% | 16.89% |
| 2020 | 61.10% | 12.34% | 5.52% | 16.92% |
| 2021 | 58.29% | 12.24% | 5.54% | 19.17% |
Pulp mill operator wage gap by race
According to our data, white pulp mill operators have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Black or african american pulp mill operators have the lowest average salary at $45,933.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $47,627 |
| White | $48,280 |
| Black or African American | $45,933 |
| Asian | $46,623 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $46,499 |
Average pulp mill operator age
See how the average age of pulp mill operators varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Female
Pulp mill operator age by race and gender
| Race | Male age | Female age |
|---|---|---|
| Black or African American | 42 | 45 |
| Unknown | 39 | 42 |
| Asian | 46 | 46 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 42 | 45 |
| White | 43 | 48 |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 38 | 50 |
Pulp mill operator age breakdown
The average age of pulp mill operators is 40+ years years old, representing 59% of the pulp mill operator population.
Pulp mill operator age breakdown
| Pulp Mill Operator Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 59% |
| 30-40 years | 24% |
| 20-30 years | 17% |
Pulp mill operator educational attainment
The most common degree for pulp mill operators is high school diploma, with 40% of pulp mill operators earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are bachelor's degree degree at 27% and bachelor's degree degree at 20%.
- High School Diploma, 40%
- Bachelor's, 27%
- Associate, 20%
- Diploma, 7%
- Other Degrees, 6%
Pulp mill operators by degree level
| Pulp mill operator degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| High School Diploma | 40% |
| Bachelor's | 27% |
| Associate | 20% |
| Diploma | 7% |
| Other Degrees | 6% |
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Pulp mill operator wage gap by degree level
According to the data, pulp mill operators with a Master's degree earn more than those without, at $49,837 annually. With a Bachelor's degree, pulp mill operators earn a median annual income of $47,467 compared to $46,829 for pulp mill operators with an Associate degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| Master's Degree | $49,837 |
| High School Diploma or Less | $44,546 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $47,467 |
| Some College/ Associate Degree | $46,829 |
Pulp mill operator employment statistics
Company size where pulp mill operators work
Below, you can see the size of companies where pulp mill operators work.
Pulp mill operator jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 50 - 100 employees | 23% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 15% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 31% |
| > 10,000 employees | 31% |
Pulp mill operator turnover and employment statistics
Pulp mill operator unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for pulp mill operators between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Pulp mill operator unemployment rate by year
| Year | Pulp mill operator unemployment rate |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 13.80% |
| 2011 | 11.43% |
| 2012 | 10.36% |
| 2013 | 9.15% |
| 2014 | 7.55% |
| 2015 | 6.34% |
| 2016 | 5.52% |
| 2017 | 5.19% |
| 2018 | 4.89% |
| 2019 | 4.28% |
| 2020 | 6.59% |
| 2021 | 6.08% |
Average pulp mill operator tenure
The average pulp mill operator stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 41 pulp mill operators resumes in Zippia's database.
Pulp mill operator tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 14% |
| 1-2 years | 14% |
| 3-4 years | 9% |
| 5-7 years | 20% |
| 8-10 years | 5% |
| 11+ years | 39% |
Pulp mill operator LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of pulp mill 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Drilling Inspector | 4.47% | 17,127 |
| Stacking Machine Operator | 4.75% | 65,694 |
| Pulp Mill Operator | 4.90% | - |
| Paper Roller | 7.84% | 1,594 |
| Catalyst Recovery Operator | 8.41% | 27,115 |
| Cable Testers Helper | 8.89% | 15,592 |
| Photography Spotter | 15.21% | 745 |
Similar pulp mill operator jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Drilling Inspector | 4.47% | 17,127 |
| Stacking Machine Operator | 4.75% | 65,694 |
| Paper Roller | 7.84% | 1,594 |
| Catalyst Recovery Operator | 8.41% | 27,115 |
| Cable Testers Helper | 8.89% | 15,592 |
| Photography Spotter | 15.21% | 745 |
Foreign languages spoken by pulp mill operators
The most common foreign language among pulp mill operators is Swedish at 16.7%. The second-most popular foreign language spoken is Portuguese at 16.7% and French is the third-most popular at 16.7%.
- Swedish, 16.7%
- Portuguese, 16.7%
- French, 16.7%
- Spanish, 16.7%
- Mandarin, 16.7%
- Other, 16.5%
Pulp mill operator languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Swedish | 16.7% |
| Portuguese | 16.7% |
| French | 16.7% |
| Spanish | 16.7% |
| Mandarin | 16.7% |
| Other | 16.5% |