Punch machine operator demographics and statistics in the US
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Punch machine operator demographics by:
Punch machine operator gender statistics
29.7% of punch machine operators are women and 70.3% of punch machine operators are men.
- Male, 70.3%
- Female, 29.7%
Punch machine operator gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Male | 70.3% |
| Female | 29.7% |
Punch machine operator gender pay gap
Women earn 97¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$47,666
Female income
$46,070
Punch machine operator gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in punch machine operator positions over time. Currently, 29.7% of punch machine operators are female.
Punch machine operator gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 73.35% | 26.65% |
| 2011 | 68.12% | 31.88% |
| 2012 | 72.54% | 27.46% |
| 2013 | 73.60% | 26.40% |
| 2014 | 72.33% | 27.67% |
| 2015 | 77.03% | 22.97% |
| 2016 | 74.26% | 25.74% |
| 2017 | 74.77% | 25.23% |
| 2018 | 70.37% | 29.63% |
| 2019 | 70.38% | 29.62% |
| 2020 | 70.74% | 29.26% |
| 2021 | 70.33% | 29.67% |
Punch machine operator related jobs gender ratio
We compared punch machine operators with similar job titles to see how gender ratios vary. As you can see, head machinist and die repair machinist have the biggest gender ratio gaps.
| Job title | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Special Process Person | 31% | 69% |
| Punch Machine Operator | 70% | 30% |
| Research And Development Machinist | 99% | 1% |
| Die Repair Machinist | 99% | 1% |
| Head Machinist | 99% | 1% |
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Punch machine operator demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among punch machine operators is White, which makes up 71.8% of all punch machine operators. Comparatively, 13.4% of punch machine operators are Hispanic or Latino and 7.9% of punch machine operators are Black or African American.
- White, 71.8%
- Hispanic or Latino, 13.4%
- Black or African American, 7.9%
- Unknown, 4.4%
- Asian, 1.7%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.8%
Punch machine operator race
| Punch machine operator race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 71.8% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 13.4% |
| Black or African American | 7.9% |
| Unknown | 4.4% |
| Asian | 1.7% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.8% |
Punch machine operator race and ethnicity over time
See how punch machine operator racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Punch machine operator race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 75.61% | 8.92% | 1.39% | 12.77% |
| 2011 | 75.80% | 9.73% | 1.63% | 11.13% |
| 2012 | 73.65% | 9.91% | 1.82% | 13.30% |
| 2013 | 73.96% | 9.26% | 1.83% | 12.28% |
| 2014 | 73.99% | 7.50% | 2.62% | 12.90% |
| 2015 | 72.86% | 7.38% | 2.42% | 15.24% |
| 2016 | 74.88% | 7.30% | 2.55% | 13.39% |
| 2017 | 72.65% | 8.46% | 2.03% | 13.65% |
| 2018 | 75.32% | 7.30% | 2.87% | 12.20% |
| 2019 | 77.78% | 6.78% | 1.57% | 11.31% |
| 2020 | 73.26% | 9.95% | 1.49% | 9.83% |
| 2021 | 71.84% | 7.93% | 1.68% | 13.41% |
Punch machine operator wage gap by race
According to our data, white punch machine operators have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Unknown punch machine operators have the lowest average salary at $46,492.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $46,492 |
| White | $48,621 |
| Black or African American | $48,108 |
| Asian | $47,238 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $47,898 |
Average punch machine operator age
See how the average age of punch machine operators varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Punch machine operator age by race and gender
| Race | Male age | Female age |
|---|---|---|
| Unknown | 43 | |
| White | 48 | 48 |
| Black or African American | 50 | 41.5 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 47.5 |
Punch machine operator age breakdown
The average age of punch machine operators is 40+ years years old, representing 68% of the punch machine operator population.
Punch machine operator age breakdown
| Punch Machine Operator Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 68% |
| 30-40 years | 17% |
| 20-30 years | 14% |
Punch machine operator educational attainment
The most common degree for punch machine operators is high school diploma, with 51% of punch machine operators earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are diploma degree at 17% and diploma degree at 12%.
- High School Diploma, 51%
- Diploma, 17%
- Bachelor's, 12%
- Associate, 10%
- Other Degrees, 10%
Punch machine operators by degree level
| Punch machine operator degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| High School Diploma | 51% |
| Diploma | 17% |
| Bachelor's | 12% |
| Associate | 10% |
| Other Degrees | 10% |
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Punch machine operator employment statistics
Company size where punch machine operators work
Below, you can see the size of companies where punch machine operators work.
Punch machine operator jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 2% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 14% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 26% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 14% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 21% |
| > 10,000 employees | 21% |
Punch machine operator jobs by industry
The most common industries for punch machine operators are manufacturing, professional and transportation.
Punch machine operator industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Manufacturing | 36% |
| Professional | 15% |
| Fortune 500 | 10% |
| Transportation | 8% |
| Construction | 8% |
| Retail | 5% |
| Health Care | 5% |
| Media | 3% |
| Start-up | 3% |
| Hospitality | 3% |
| Automotive | 3% |
| Technology | 3% |
Punch machine operator turnover and employment statistics
Punch machine operator unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for punch machine operators between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Punch machine operator unemployment rate by year
| Year | Punch machine operator unemployment rate |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 19.96% |
| 2011 | 12.01% |
| 2012 | 11.05% |
| 2013 | 8.19% |
| 2014 | 6.40% |
| 2015 | 4.69% |
| 2016 | 5.10% |
| 2017 | 5.70% |
| 2018 | 5.07% |
| 2019 | 3.79% |
| 2020 | 4.89% |
| 2021 | 6.42% |
Average punch machine operator tenure
The average punch machine operator stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 106 punch machine operators resumes in Zippia's database.
Punch machine operator tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 27% |
| 1-2 years | 32% |
| 3-4 years | 16% |
| 5-7 years | 14% |
| 8-10 years | 6% |
| 11+ years | 4% |
Punch machine operator LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of punch machine 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Flame Cutter | 2.57% | 4,503 |
| Punch Machine Operator | 2.74% | - |
| Caster Operator | 3.20% | 54,431 |
| Research And Development Machinist | 3.26% | 98,249 |
| Hammer Driver | 3.27% | 35,309 |
| Broaching Machine Operator | 5.87% | 58,168 |
| Linter Saw Sharpener | 6.48% | 540 |
Similar punch machine operator jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Flame Cutter | 2.57% | 4,503 |
| Caster Operator | 3.20% | 54,431 |
| Research And Development Machinist | 3.26% | 98,249 |
| Hammer Driver | 3.27% | 35,309 |
| Broaching Machine Operator | 5.87% | 58,168 |
| Linter Saw Sharpener | 6.48% | 540 |
