Reel operator demographics and statistics in the US
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Reel operator gender statistics
19.3% of reel operators are women and 80.7% of reel operators are men.
- Male, 80.7%
- Female, 19.3%
Reel operator gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Male | 80.7% |
| Female | 19.3% |
Reel operator gender pay gap
Women earn 92¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$28,978
Female income
$26,655
Reel operator gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in reel operator positions over time. Currently, 19.3% of reel operators are female.
Reel operator gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 79.68% | 20.32% |
| 2011 | 79.79% | 20.21% |
| 2012 | 79.81% | 20.19% |
| 2013 | 80.25% | 19.75% |
| 2014 | 80.53% | 19.47% |
| 2015 | 81.24% | 18.76% |
| 2016 | 80.71% | 19.29% |
| 2017 | 80.18% | 19.82% |
| 2018 | 81.84% | 18.16% |
| 2019 | 81.26% | 18.74% |
| 2020 | 80.33% | 19.67% |
| 2021 | 80.70% | 19.30% |
Reel operator related jobs gender ratio
We compared reel 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% |
| Reel Operator | 81% | 19% |
| Bucket Operator | 99% | 1% |
| Stone Cutter | 99% | 1% |
| Corrugator | 99% | 1% |
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Reel operator demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among reel operators is White, which makes up 59.6% of all reel operators. Comparatively, 18.2% of reel operators are Hispanic or Latino and 11.0% of reel operators are Black or African American.
- White, 59.6%
- Hispanic or Latino, 18.2%
- Black or African American, 11.0%
- Asian, 5.7%
- Unknown, 4.5%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 1.0%
Reel operator race
| Reel operator race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 59.6% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 18.2% |
| Black or African American | 11.0% |
| Asian | 5.7% |
| Unknown | 4.5% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 1.0% |
Reel operator race and ethnicity over time
See how reel operator racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Reel operator race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 63.86% | 12.29% | 4.59% | 16.55% |
| 2011 | 64.52% | 12.44% | 4.53% | 15.68% |
| 2012 | 63.20% | 12.40% | 4.61% | 17.17% |
| 2013 | 64.43% | 11.88% | 4.45% | 16.54% |
| 2014 | 63.68% | 11.87% | 4.37% | 17.10% |
| 2015 | 64.54% | 11.86% | 4.66% | 16.05% |
| 2016 | 63.40% | 11.93% | 4.66% | 16.89% |
| 2017 | 62.43% | 12.57% | 4.78% | 17.05% |
| 2018 | 63.94% | 11.55% | 4.95% | 16.61% |
| 2019 | 65.21% | 11.14% | 4.69% | 15.89% |
| 2020 | 62.41% | 11.14% | 5.65% | 15.91% |
| 2021 | 59.59% | 11.05% | 5.67% | 18.16% |
Reel operator wage gap by race
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $29,386 |
| White | $29,801 |
| Black or African American | $28,309 |
| Asian | $28,748 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $28,669 |
Average reel operator age
See how the average age of reel operators varies based on ethnicity and gender.
Male
Female
Reel 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 |
Reel operator age breakdown
The average age of reel operators is 40+ years years old, representing 59% of the reel operator population.
Reel operator age breakdown
| Reel Operator Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 59% |
| 30-40 years | 24% |
| 20-30 years | 17% |
Reel operator educational attainment
The most common degree for reel operators is high school diploma, with 46% of reel operators earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are bachelor's degree degree at 19% and bachelor's degree degree at 19%.
- High School Diploma, 46%
- Bachelor's, 19%
- Associate, 19%
- Diploma, 6%
- Other Degrees, 10%
Reel operators by degree level
| Reel operator degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| High School Diploma | 46% |
| Bachelor's | 19% |
| Associate | 19% |
| Diploma | 6% |
| Other Degrees | 10% |
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Reel operator wage gap by degree level
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| Master's Degree | $30,792 |
| High School Diploma or Less | $27,429 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $29,284 |
| Some College/ Associate Degree | $28,879 |
Reel operator employment statistics
Company size where reel operators work
Below, you can see the size of companies where reel operators work.
Reel operator jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 4% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 9% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 24% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 17% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 26% |
| > 10,000 employees | 20% |
Reel operator jobs by industry
The most common industries for reel operators are manufacturing, media and professional.
Reel operator industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Manufacturing | 25% |
| Media | 25% |
| Professional | 13% |
| Fortune 500 | 11% |
| Energy | 7% |
| Technology | 7% |
| Real Estate | 3% |
| Hospitality | 3% |
| Agriculture | 2% |
| Transportation | 2% |
| Retail | 2% |
| Start-up | 2% |
Reel operator turnover and employment statistics
Reel operator unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for reel operators between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Reel operator unemployment rate by year
| Year | Reel 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 reel operator tenure
The average reel operator stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 126 reel operators resumes in Zippia's database.
Reel operator tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 24% |
| 1-2 years | 29% |
| 3-4 years | 14% |
| 5-7 years | 15% |
| 8-10 years | 7% |
| 11+ years | 11% |
Reel operator LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of reel 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Shaker Plate Operator | 4.47% | 30,604 |
| Labeling Machine Operator | 4.75% | 65,833 |
| Reel Operator | 4.90% | - |
| Paperboard Box Maker | 7.84% | 7,520 |
| Centrifuge Separator Operator | 8.41% | 25,766 |
| Varnish Maker Helper | 8.89% | 20,337 |
| Printed Circuit Board Panels Developer | 15.21% | 70,029 |
Similar reel operator jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Shaker Plate Operator | 4.47% | 30,604 |
| Labeling Machine Operator | 4.75% | 65,833 |
| Paperboard Box Maker | 7.84% | 7,520 |
| Centrifuge Separator Operator | 8.41% | 25,766 |
| Varnish Maker Helper | 8.89% | 20,337 |
| Printed Circuit Board Panels Developer | 15.21% | 70,029 |
Foreign languages spoken by reel operators
- Spanish, 100.0%
Reel operator languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 100.0% |