Retort operator demographics and statistics in the US
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Retort operator demographics by:
Retort operator gender statistics
8.3% of retort operators are women and 91.7% of retort operators are men.
- Male, 91.7%
- Female, 8.3%
Retort operator gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Male | 91.7% |
| Female | 8.3% |
Retort operator gender pay gap
Women earn 95¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$35,995
Female income
$34,083
Retort operator gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in retort operator positions over time. Currently, 8.3% of retort operators are female.
Retort operator gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 91.17% | 8.83% |
| 2011 | 92.53% | 7.47% |
| 2012 | 92.05% | 7.95% |
| 2013 | 91.29% | 8.71% |
| 2014 | 92.53% | 7.47% |
| 2015 | 92.53% | 7.47% |
| 2016 | 93.02% | 6.98% |
| 2017 | 90.13% | 9.87% |
| 2018 | 89.31% | 10.69% |
| 2019 | 90.20% | 9.80% |
| 2020 | 93.33% | 6.67% |
| 2021 | 91.72% | 8.28% |
Retort operator related jobs gender ratio
We compared retort 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% |
| Retort Operator | 92% | 8% |
| Bucket Operator | 99% | 1% |
| Stone Cutter | 99% | 1% |
| Corrugator | 99% | 1% |
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Retort operator demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among retort operators is White, which makes up 65.8% of all retort operators. Comparatively, 15.2% of retort operators are Hispanic or Latino and 12.2% of retort operators are Black or African American.
- White, 65.8%
- Hispanic or Latino, 15.2%
- Black or African American, 12.2%
- Unknown, 4.9%
- Asian, 1.4%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.5%
Retort operator race
| Retort operator race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 65.8% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 15.2% |
| Black or African American | 12.2% |
| Unknown | 4.9% |
| Asian | 1.4% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.5% |
Retort operator race and ethnicity over time
See how retort operator racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Retort operator race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 64.45% | 13.78% | 2.95% | 17.07% |
| 2011 | 68.70% | 12.74% | 2.36% | 14.47% |
| 2012 | 65.42% | 12.86% | 2.76% | 16.34% |
| 2013 | 68.46% | 11.95% | 1.65% | 16.44% |
| 2014 | 67.29% | 12.09% | 2.53% | 16.16% |
| 2015 | 68.58% | 9.86% | 3.23% | 16.50% |
| 2016 | 71.29% | 9.79% | 1.17% | 15.61% |
| 2017 | 68.49% | 12.07% | 3.05% | 14.88% |
| 2018 | 65.00% | 11.96% | 2.40% | 17.58% |
| 2019 | 65.99% | 10.88% | 3.66% | 16.81% |
| 2020 | 65.53% | 11.46% | 2.15% | 15.46% |
| 2021 | 65.77% | 12.24% | 1.37% | 15.19% |
Retort operator wage gap by race
According to our data, unknown retort operators have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Black or african american retort operators have the lowest average salary at $34,831.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $37,244 |
| White | $36,756 |
| Black or African American | $34,831 |
| Asian | $35,497 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $35,701 |
Average retort operator age
See how the average age of retort operators varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Retort operator age by race and gender
| Race | Male age | Female age |
|---|---|---|
| Unknown | 50 | |
| White | 39 | 34.5 |
| Black or African American | 51 | |
| Hispanic or Latino | 43 |
Retort operator age breakdown
The average age of retort operators is 40+ years years old, representing 51% of the retort operator population.
Retort operator age breakdown
| Retort Operator Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 51% |
| 30-40 years | 36% |
| 20-30 years | 13% |
Retort operator educational attainment
The most common degree for retort operators is high school diploma, with 47% of retort operators earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are bachelor's degree degree at 20% and bachelor's degree degree at 17%.
- High School Diploma, 47%
- Bachelor's, 20%
- Associate, 17%
- Diploma, 10%
- Other Degrees, 6%
Retort operators by degree level
| Retort operator degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| High School Diploma | 47% |
| Bachelor's | 20% |
| Associate | 17% |
| Diploma | 10% |
| Other Degrees | 6% |
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Retort operator wage gap by degree level
According to the data, retort operators with a Bachelor's degree earn more than those without, at $37,355 annually. With a Master's degree, retort operators earn a median annual income of $37,216 compared to $35,942 for retort operators with an High School Diploma degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| Master's Degree | $37,216 |
| High School Diploma or Less | $35,942 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $37,355 |
| Some College/ Associate Degree | $35,199 |
Retort operator employment statistics
Company size where retort operators work
Below, you can see the size of companies where retort operators work.
Retort operator jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 14% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 8% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 27% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 15% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 22% |
| > 10,000 employees | 14% |
Retort operator jobs by industry
The most common industries for retort operators are manufacturing, hospitality and retail.
Retort operator industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Manufacturing | 53% |
| Hospitality | 9% |
| Retail | 5% |
| Fortune 500 | 5% |
| Professional | 5% |
| Start-up | 3% |
| Utilities | 3% |
| Media | 2% |
| Telecommunication | 2% |
| Technology | 2% |
| Non Profits | 2% |
| Health Care | 2% |
| Construction | 2% |
| Education | 2% |
| Agriculture | 2% |
| Energy | 2% |
Retort operator turnover and employment statistics
Retort operator unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for retort operators between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Retort operator unemployment rate by year
| Year | Retort operator unemployment rate |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 7.16% |
| 2011 | 7.32% |
| 2012 | 5.89% |
| 2013 | 6.40% |
| 2014 | 3.75% |
| 2015 | 3.41% |
| 2016 | 3.06% |
| 2017 | 2.72% |
| 2018 | 2.97% |
| 2019 | 1.63% |
| 2020 | 4.62% |
| 2021 | 4.42% |
Average retort operator tenure
The average retort operator stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 158 retort operators resumes in Zippia's database.
Retort operator tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 25% |
| 1-2 years | 28% |
| 3-4 years | 16% |
| 5-7 years | 15% |
| 8-10 years | 4% |
| 11+ years | 12% |
Retort operator LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of retort 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Tobacco Sampler | 4.47% | 92 |
| Packaging Specialist | 4.75% | 28,604 |
| Optical Element Coater | 5.24% | 1,629 |
| Box Stamper | 7.84% | 580 |
| Retort Operator | 8.41% | - |
| Line Up Worker | 8.89% | 78,644 |
| Film Examiner | 15.21% | 2,133 |
Similar retort operator jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Tobacco Sampler | 4.47% | 92 |
| Packaging Specialist | 4.75% | 28,604 |
| Optical Element Coater | 5.24% | 1,629 |
| Box Stamper | 7.84% | 580 |
| Line Up Worker | 8.89% | 78,644 |
| Film Examiner | 15.21% | 2,133 |
Foreign languages spoken by retort operators
- Spanish, 100.0%
Retort operator languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 100.0% |