Pulp operator demographics and statistics in the US
On this page
Pulp operator demographics by:
Pulp operator gender statistics
14.5% of pulp operators are women and 85.5% of pulp operators are men.
- Male, 85.5%
- Female, 14.5%
Pulp operator gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Male | 85.5% |
| Female | 14.5% |
Pulp operator gender pay gap
Women earn 99¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$32,787
Female income
$32,365
Pulp operator gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in pulp operator positions over time. Currently, 14.5% of pulp operators are female.
Pulp operator gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 85.66% | 14.34% |
| 2011 | 85.24% | 14.76% |
| 2012 | 87.09% | 12.91% |
| 2013 | 87.41% | 12.59% |
| 2014 | 86.66% | 13.34% |
| 2015 | 88.23% | 11.77% |
| 2016 | 87.11% | 12.89% |
| 2017 | 85.28% | 14.72% |
| 2018 | 85.07% | 14.93% |
| 2019 | 86.39% | 13.61% |
| 2020 | 84.81% | 15.19% |
| 2021 | 85.45% | 14.55% |
Pulp operator related jobs gender ratio
We compared pulp operators with similar job titles to see how gender ratios vary. As you can see, dredge operator and tower crane operator have the biggest gender ratio gaps.
| Job title | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Gift Wrapper | 12% | 88% |
| Gift Packer | 18% | 82% |
| Pill Packer | 19% | 81% |
| Pulp Operator | 85% | 15% |
| Green Chain Operator | 99% | 1% |
| Tower Crane Operator | 99% | 1% |
| Dredge Operator | 99% | 1% |
Male
Female
100%
75%
50%
25%
0%
0%
25%
50%
75%
100%
Pulp operator demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among pulp operators is White, which makes up 63.7% of all pulp operators. Comparatively, 15.1% of pulp operators are Hispanic or Latino and 13.9% of pulp operators are Black or African American.
- White, 63.7%
- Hispanic or Latino, 15.1%
- Black or African American, 13.9%
- Unknown, 4.3%
- Asian, 2.3%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.7%
Pulp operator race
| Pulp operator race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 63.7% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 15.1% |
| Black or African American | 13.9% |
| Unknown | 4.3% |
| Asian | 2.3% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.7% |
Pulp operator race and ethnicity over time
See how pulp operator racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Pulp operator race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 68.45% | 14.10% | 2.18% | 12.87% |
| 2011 | 67.17% | 14.06% | 2.15% | 14.36% |
| 2012 | 67.83% | 13.80% | 2.08% | 13.89% |
| 2013 | 67.45% | 13.49% | 2.26% | 14.26% |
| 2014 | 67.38% | 13.33% | 2.51% | 14.08% |
| 2015 | 68.84% | 12.05% | 2.14% | 14.52% |
| 2016 | 66.28% | 14.89% | 2.04% | 14.33% |
| 2017 | 67.82% | 12.86% | 2.23% | 14.58% |
| 2018 | 66.33% | 13.53% | 2.66% | 14.68% |
| 2019 | 69.26% | 12.16% | 2.30% | 13.45% |
| 2020 | 64.05% | 14.18% | 2.57% | 13.89% |
| 2021 | 63.70% | 13.88% | 2.28% | 15.07% |
Pulp operator wage gap by race
According to our data, asian pulp operators have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Black or african american pulp operators have the lowest average salary at $31,876.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $32,845 |
| White | $32,817 |
| Black or African American | $31,876 |
| Asian | $33,754 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $32,671 |
Average pulp operator age
See how the average age of pulp operators varies based on ethnicity and gender.
Male
Female
Pulp operator age by race and gender
| Race | Male age | Female age |
|---|---|---|
| Black or African American | 44 | 37 |
| Unknown | 40 | 44 |
| Asian | 42.5 | |
| Hispanic or Latino | 42 | 42 |
| White | 45 | 49.5 |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 34 |
Pulp operator age breakdown
The average age of pulp operators is 40+ years years old, representing 60% of the pulp operator population.
Pulp operator age breakdown
| Pulp Operator Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 60% |
| 30-40 years | 24% |
| 20-30 years | 17% |
Pulp operator educational attainment
The most common degree for pulp operators is high school diploma, with 41% of pulp operators earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are associate degree degree at 32% and associate degree degree at 14%.
- High School Diploma, 41%
- Associate, 32%
- Bachelor's, 14%
- Diploma, 8%
- Other Degrees, 5%
Pulp operators by degree level
| Pulp operator degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| High School Diploma | 41% |
| Associate | 32% |
| Bachelor's | 14% |
| Diploma | 8% |
| Other Degrees | 5% |
Pulp operator jobs you might like
Pulp operator wage gap by degree level
According to the data, pulp operators with a Associate degree earn more than those without, at $33,710 annually. With a High School Diploma degree, pulp operators earn a median annual income of $32,880 compared to $32,805 for pulp operators with an Bachelor's degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| High School Diploma or Less | $32,880 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $32,805 |
| Some College/ Associate Degree | $33,710 |
Pulp operator employment statistics
Company size where pulp operators work
Below, you can see the size of companies where pulp operators work.
Pulp operator jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 2% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 14% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 14% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 21% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 19% |
| > 10,000 employees | 29% |
Pulp operator jobs by industry
The most common industries for pulp operators are manufacturing, media and retail.
Pulp operator industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Manufacturing | 30% |
| Media | 16% |
| Fortune 500 | 9% |
| Retail | 7% |
| Transportation | 7% |
| Professional | 7% |
| Finance | 5% |
| Construction | 5% |
| Government | 2% |
| Start-up | 2% |
| Non Profits | 2% |
| Health Care | 2% |
| Education | 2% |
| Real Estate | 2% |
Pulp operator turnover and employment statistics
Pulp operator unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for pulp operators between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Pulp operator unemployment rate by year
| Year | Pulp operator unemployment rate |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 17.04% |
| 2011 | 14.60% |
| 2012 | 12.67% |
| 2013 | 10.05% |
| 2014 | 9.10% |
| 2015 | 6.72% |
| 2016 | 6.89% |
| 2017 | 5.99% |
| 2018 | 5.33% |
| 2019 | 4.81% |
| 2020 | 7.22% |
| 2021 | 6.71% |
Average pulp operator tenure
The average pulp operator stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 121 pulp operators resumes in Zippia's database.
Pulp operator tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 11% |
| 1-2 years | 16% |
| 3-4 years | 13% |
| 5-7 years | 22% |
| 8-10 years | 13% |
| 11+ years | 26% |
Pulp operator LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of pulp 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Overhead Crane Truck Loader | 1.94% | 37,830 |
| Pulp Operator | 3.85% | - |
| Front Loader Residential Driver | 4.13% | 79,699 |
| Telephone Cleaner | 4.59% | 35,905 |
| Microphone Boom Operator | 4.67% | 29,530 |
| Book Packer | 6.68% | 16,164 |
| Green Chain Worker | 10.43% | 30,772 |
Similar pulp operator jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Overhead Crane Truck Loader | 1.94% | 37,830 |
| Front Loader Residential Driver | 4.13% | 79,699 |
| Telephone Cleaner | 4.59% | 35,905 |
| Microphone Boom Operator | 4.67% | 29,530 |
| Book Packer | 6.68% | 16,164 |
| Green Chain Worker | 10.43% | 30,772 |