Punch operator demographics and statistics in the US
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Punch operator gender statistics
20.8% of punch operators are women and 79.2% of punch operators are men.
- Male, 79.2%
- Female, 20.8%
Punch operator gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Male | 79.2% |
| Female | 20.8% |
Punch operator gender pay gap
Women earn 94¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$32,966
Female income
$31,070
Punch operator gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in punch operator positions over time. Currently, 20.8% of punch operators are female.
Punch operator gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 81.52% | 18.48% |
| 2011 | 77.41% | 22.59% |
| 2012 | 80.90% | 19.10% |
| 2013 | 81.72% | 18.28% |
| 2014 | 80.73% | 19.27% |
| 2015 | 84.32% | 15.68% |
| 2016 | 82.22% | 17.78% |
| 2017 | 82.61% | 17.39% |
| 2018 | 79.20% | 20.80% |
| 2019 | 79.21% | 20.79% |
| 2020 | 79.49% | 20.51% |
| 2021 | 79.17% | 20.83% |
Punch operator related jobs gender ratio
We compared punch 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 Operator | 79% | 21% |
| Research And Development Machinist | 99% | 1% |
| Die Repair Machinist | 99% | 1% |
| Head Machinist | 99% | 1% |
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Punch operator demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among punch operators is White, which makes up 71.8% of all punch operators. Comparatively, 13.4% of punch operators are Hispanic or Latino and 7.9% of punch 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 operator race
| Punch 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 operator race and ethnicity over time
See how punch operator racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Punch 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 operator wage gap by race
According to our data, white punch operators have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Unknown punch operators have the lowest average salary at $31,568.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $31,568 |
| White | $34,124 |
| Black or African American | $33,500 |
| Asian | $32,453 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $33,247 |
Average punch operator age
See how the average age of punch operators varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Punch 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 operator age breakdown
The average age of punch operators is 40+ years years old, representing 68% of the punch operator population.
Punch operator age breakdown
| Punch Operator Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 68% |
| 30-40 years | 17% |
| 20-30 years | 14% |
Punch operator educational attainment
The most common degree for punch operators is high school diploma, with 51% of punch operators earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are bachelor's degree degree at 22% and bachelor's degree degree at 12%.
- High School Diploma, 51%
- Bachelor's, 22%
- Diploma, 12%
- Associate, 10%
- Other Degrees, 5%
Punch operators by degree level
| Punch operator degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| High School Diploma | 51% |
| Bachelor's | 22% |
| Diploma | 12% |
| Associate | 10% |
| Other Degrees | 5% |
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Punch operator employment statistics
Company size where punch operators work
Below, you can see the size of companies where punch operators work.
Punch operator jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 5% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 12% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 22% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 13% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 33% |
| > 10,000 employees | 15% |
Punch operator jobs by industry
The most common industries for punch operators are manufacturing, professional and technology.
Punch operator industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Manufacturing | 39% |
| Professional | 18% |
| Technology | 8% |
| Construction | 7% |
| Transportation | 6% |
| Automotive | 5% |
| Fortune 500 | 5% |
| Real Estate | 2% |
| Hospitality | 2% |
| Agriculture | 1% |
| Retail | 1% |
| Telecommunication | 1% |
| Start-up | 1% |
| Education | 1% |
| Finance | 1% |
Punch operator turnover and employment statistics
Punch operator unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for punch operators between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Punch operator unemployment rate by year
| Year | Punch 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 operator tenure
The average punch operator stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 218 punch operators resumes in Zippia's database.
Punch operator tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 37% |
| 1-2 years | 23% |
| 3-4 years | 16% |
| 5-7 years | 7% |
| 8-10 years | 7% |
| 11+ years | 10% |
Punch operator LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of punch 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Auto Welder | 2.57% | 11,881 |
| Punch Operator | 2.74% | - |
| Core Setter | 3.20% | 2,035 |
| Precision Machinist | 3.26% | 9,281 |
| Power Hammer Operator | 3.27% | 27,556 |
| Cable Tool Operator | 5.87% | 37,008 |
| Thread Grinder | 6.48% | 655 |
Similar punch operator jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Auto Welder | 2.57% | 11,881 |
| Core Setter | 3.20% | 2,035 |
| Precision Machinist | 3.26% | 9,281 |
| Power Hammer Operator | 3.27% | 27,556 |
| Cable Tool Operator | 5.87% | 37,008 |
| Thread Grinder | 6.48% | 655 |
Foreign languages spoken by punch operators
- Spanish, 100.0%
Punch operator languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 100.0% |
