Robotic machine operator demographics and statistics in the US
On this page
Robotic machine operator demographics by:
Robotic machine operator gender statistics
23.1% of robotic machine operators are women and 76.9% of robotic machine operators are men.
- Male, 76.9%
- Female, 23.1%
Robotic machine operator gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Male | 76.9% |
| Female | 23.1% |
Robotic machine operator gender pay gap
Women earn 96¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$31,976
Female income
$30,590
Robotic machine operator gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in robotic machine operator positions over time. Currently, 23.1% of robotic machine operators are female.
Robotic machine operator gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 75.12% | 24.88% |
| 2011 | 75.89% | 24.11% |
| 2012 | 75.92% | 24.08% |
| 2013 | 75.86% | 24.14% |
| 2014 | 76.86% | 23.14% |
| 2015 | 74.60% | 25.40% |
| 2016 | 75.91% | 24.09% |
| 2017 | 76.94% | 23.06% |
| 2018 | 76.63% | 23.37% |
| 2019 | 75.47% | 24.53% |
| 2020 | 77.46% | 22.54% |
| 2021 | 76.89% | 23.11% |
Robotic machine operator related jobs gender ratio
We compared robotic machine 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% |
| Robotic Machine Operator | 77% | 23% |
| Bucket Operator | 99% | 1% |
| Stone Cutter | 99% | 1% |
| Corrugator | 99% | 1% |
Male
Female
100%
75%
50%
25%
0%
0%
25%
50%
75%
100%
Robotic machine operator demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among robotic machine operators is White, which makes up 60.2% of all robotic machine operators. Comparatively, 15.7% of robotic machine operators are Hispanic or Latino and 12.0% of robotic machine operators are Black or African American.
- White, 60.2%
- Hispanic or Latino, 15.7%
- Black or African American, 12.0%
- Asian, 7.5%
- Unknown, 3.4%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 1.2%
Robotic machine operator race
| Robotic machine operator race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 60.2% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 15.7% |
| Black or African American | 12.0% |
| Asian | 7.5% |
| Unknown | 3.4% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 1.2% |
Robotic machine operator race and ethnicity over time
See how robotic machine operator racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Robotic machine operator race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 64.14% | 13.85% | 4.50% | 15.93% |
| 2011 | 62.83% | 14.01% | 5.45% | 15.97% |
| 2012 | 62.37% | 12.41% | 6.29% | 17.14% |
| 2013 | 63.83% | 13.67% | 5.41% | 15.08% |
| 2014 | 62.15% | 12.91% | 6.37% | 16.50% |
| 2015 | 64.08% | 12.75% | 6.36% | 14.70% |
| 2016 | 62.01% | 12.01% | 7.38% | 16.21% |
| 2017 | 62.71% | 12.35% | 7.10% | 15.25% |
| 2018 | 63.43% | 11.87% | 6.02% | 16.17% |
| 2019 | 65.24% | 12.26% | 6.41% | 13.71% |
| 2020 | 62.79% | 12.97% | 5.85% | 14.31% |
| 2021 | 60.21% | 12.00% | 7.49% | 15.67% |
Robotic machine operator wage gap by race
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $30,958 |
| White | $33,751 |
| Black or African American | $32,150 |
| Asian | $31,641 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $31,449 |
Average robotic machine operator age
See how the average age of robotic machine operators varies based on ethnicity and gender.
Male
Female
Robotic machine operator age by race and gender
| Race | Male age | Female age |
|---|---|---|
| Unknown | 40 | 44 |
| White | 42 | 50 |
| Black or African American | 40 | 49.5 |
| Asian | 46 | 51.5 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 42 | 47 |
Robotic machine operator age breakdown
The average age of robotic machine operators is 40+ years years old, representing 64% of the robotic machine operator population.
Robotic machine operator age breakdown
| Robotic Machine Operator Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 64% |
| 30-40 years | 20% |
| 20-30 years | 15% |
Robotic machine operator educational attainment
The most common degree for robotic machine operators is high school diploma, with 38% of robotic machine operators earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are associate degree degree at 25% and associate degree degree at 18%.
- High School Diploma, 38%
- Associate, 25%
- Diploma, 18%
- Bachelor's, 12%
- Other Degrees, 7%
Robotic machine operators by degree level
| Robotic machine operator degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| High School Diploma | 38% |
| Associate | 25% |
| Diploma | 18% |
| Bachelor's | 12% |
| Other Degrees | 7% |
Robotic machine operator jobs you might like
Robotic machine operator wage gap by degree level
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| High School Diploma or Less | $31,911 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $32,208 |
| No Education | $30,587 |
| Some College/ Associate Degree | $32,515 |
Robotic machine operator employment statistics
Company size where robotic machine operators work
Below, you can see the size of companies where robotic machine operators work.
Robotic machine operator jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 8% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 9% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 14% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 8% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 37% |
| > 10,000 employees | 26% |
Robotic machine operator jobs by industry
The most common industries for robotic machine operators are manufacturing, automotive and professional.
Robotic machine operator industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Manufacturing | 33% |
| Automotive | 16% |
| Professional | 13% |
| Fortune 500 | 8% |
| Technology | 6% |
| Health Care | 4% |
| Construction | 3% |
| Retail | 3% |
| Transportation | 2% |
| Finance | 2% |
| Telecommunication | 2% |
| Energy | 2% |
| Hospitality | 2% |
| Agriculture | 2% |
| Media | 1% |
| Education | 1% |
| Utilities | 1% |
| Insurance | 1% |
| Start-up | 1% |
Robotic machine operator turnover and employment statistics
Robotic machine operator unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for robotic machine operators between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Robotic machine operator unemployment rate by year
| Year | Robotic machine operator unemployment rate |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 15.94% |
| 2011 | 15.49% |
| 2012 | 13.87% |
| 2013 | 12.49% |
| 2014 | 12.20% |
| 2015 | 9.40% |
| 2016 | 7.70% |
| 2017 | 8.32% |
| 2018 | 7.77% |
| 2019 | 8.42% |
| 2020 | 6.77% |
| 2021 | 8.38% |
Average robotic machine operator tenure
The average robotic machine operator stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 239 robotic machine operators resumes in Zippia's database.
Robotic machine operator tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 26% |
| 1-2 years | 34% |
| 3-4 years | 9% |
| 5-7 years | 16% |
| 8-10 years | 5% |
| 11+ years | 10% |
Robotic machine operator LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of robotic 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Sample Washer | 4.47% | 34,565 |
| Robotic Machine Operator | 4.75% | - |
| Dental Laboratory Technician | 5.24% | 60,024 |
| Corrugator Operator | 7.84% | 25,797 |
| Stock Preparation Operator | 8.41% | 50,457 |
| Manufacturing Helper | 8.89% | 40,483 |
| Film Technician | 15.21% | 5,319 |
Similar robotic machine operator jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Sample Washer | 4.47% | 34,565 |
| Dental Laboratory Technician | 5.24% | 60,024 |
| Corrugator Operator | 7.84% | 25,797 |
| Stock Preparation Operator | 8.41% | 50,457 |
| Manufacturing Helper | 8.89% | 40,483 |
| Film Technician | 15.21% | 5,319 |
Foreign languages spoken by robotic machine operators
The most common foreign language among robotic machine operators is Spanish at 50.0%. The second-most popular foreign language spoken is Greek at 16.7% and Chinese is the third-most popular at 16.7%.
- Spanish, 50.0%
- Greek, 16.7%
- Chinese, 16.7%
- French, 16.7%
Robotic machine operator languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 50.0% |
| Greek | 16.7% |
| Chinese | 16.7% |
| French | 16.7% |