Roller demographics and statistics in the US
Roller demographics research summary. Zippia estimates roller demographics and statistics in the United States by using a database of 30 million profiles. Our roller estimates are verified against BLS, Census, and current job openings data for accuracy. Zippia's data science team found the following key facts about rollers after extensive research and analysis:
- There are over 13,823 rollers currently employed in the United States.
- 37.6% of all rollers are women, while 62.4% are men.
- The average roller age is 42 years old.
- The most common ethnicity of rollers is White (72.3%), followed by Hispanic or Latino (12.1%), Black or African American (9.7%) and Unknown (2.8%).
- In 2022, women earned 93% of what men earned.
- 3% of all rollers are LGBT.
- Rollers are 76% more likely to work at private companies in comparison to public companies.
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Roller demographics by:
Roller gender statistics
37.6% of rollers are women and 62.4% of rollers are men.
- Male, 62.4%
- Female, 37.6%
Roller gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Male | 62.4% |
| Female | 37.6% |
Roller gender pay gap
Women earn 93¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$34,572
Female income
$32,110
Roller gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in roller positions over time. Currently, 37.6% of rollers are female.
Roller gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 48.37% | 51.63% |
| 2011 | 44.62% | 55.38% |
| 2012 | 45.04% | 54.96% |
| 2013 | 47.99% | 52.01% |
| 2014 | 49.45% | 50.55% |
| 2015 | 64.37% | 35.63% |
| 2016 | 47.99% | 52.01% |
| 2017 | 41.16% | 58.84% |
| 2018 | 67.66% | 32.34% |
| 2019 | 67.10% | 32.90% |
| 2020 | 69.42% | 30.58% |
| 2021 | 62.41% | 37.59% |
Roller related jobs gender ratio
We compared rollers 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% |
| Roller | 62% | 38% |
| Research And Development Machinist | 99% | 1% |
| Die Repair Machinist | 99% | 1% |
| Head Machinist | 99% | 1% |
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Roller demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among rollers is White, which makes up 72.3% of all rollers. Comparatively, 12.1% of rollers are Hispanic or Latino and 9.7% of rollers are Black or African American.
- White, 72.3%
- Hispanic or Latino, 12.1%
- Black or African American, 9.7%
- Unknown, 2.8%
- Asian, 2.3%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.8%
Roller race
| Roller race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 72.3% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 12.1% |
| Black or African American | 9.7% |
| Unknown | 2.8% |
| Asian | 2.3% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.8% |
Roller race and ethnicity over time
See how roller racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Roller race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 76.07% | 6.84% | 2.56% | 12.82% |
| 2011 | 72.61% | 12.81% | 2.85% | 9.25% |
| 2012 | 71.45% | 11.61% | 6.25% | 8.04% |
| 2013 | 75.74% | 6.62% | 2.21% | 13.24% |
| 2014 | 76.18% | 7.71% | 2.60% | 11.57% |
| 2015 | 72.68% | 14.18% | 3.55% | 7.09% |
| 2016 | 75.00% | 13.71% | 0.81% | 8.06% |
| 2017 | 75.53% | 8.63% | 0.72% | 11.51% |
| 2018 | 75.07% | 8.04% | 2.95% | 12.33% |
| 2019 | 76.80% | 9.28% | 1.86% | 9.98% |
| 2020 | 73.22% | 10.85% | 2.37% | 10.51% |
| 2021 | 72.31% | 9.74% | 2.31% | 12.05% |
Roller wage gap by race
According to our data, asian rollers have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Hispanic or latino rollers have the lowest average salary at $33,097.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $35,197 |
| White | $33,960 |
| Black or African American | $35,205 |
| Asian | $35,463 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $33,097 |
Average roller age
See how the average age of rollers varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Female
Roller age by race and gender
| Race | Male age | Female age |
|---|---|---|
| White | 43.5 | 39 |
| Black or African American | 50.5 | |
| Hispanic or Latino | 49 |
Roller age breakdown
The average age of rollers is 40+ years years old, representing 56% of the roller population.
Roller age breakdown
| Roller Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 56% |
| 30-40 years | 24% |
| 20-30 years | 19% |
Roller educational attainment
The most common degree for rollers is high school diploma, with 46% of rollers earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are bachelor's degree degree at 24% and bachelor's degree degree at 15%.
- High School Diploma, 46%
- Bachelor's, 24%
- Associate, 15%
- Diploma, 9%
- Other Degrees, 6%
Rollers by degree level
| Roller degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| High School Diploma | 46% |
| Bachelor's | 24% |
| Associate | 15% |
| Diploma | 9% |
| Other Degrees | 6% |
Roller jobs you might like
Roller employment statistics
Most rollers work for a private in the manufacturing industry.
Company size where rollers work
Below, you can see the size of companies where rollers work.
Roller jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 5% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 20% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 20% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 14% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 22% |
| > 10,000 employees | 18% |
Roller jobs by company type
Employees with the roller job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most rollers prefer to work at private companies over public companies.
Roller jobs by sector
| Company type | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 2% |
| Public | 19% |
| Private | 76% |
| Government | 2% |
Roller jobs by industry
The most common industries for rollers are manufacturing, hospitality and professional.
Roller industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Manufacturing | 21% |
| Hospitality | 13% |
| Professional | 10% |
| Retail | 9% |
| Construction | 8% |
| Fortune 500 | 7% |
| Technology | 5% |
| Finance | 4% |
| Start-up | 3% |
| Media | 2% |
| Internet | 2% |
| Transportation | 2% |
| Government | 2% |
| Automotive | 2% |
| Health Care | 2% |
| Non Profits | 2% |
| Education | 2% |
| Energy | 2% |
| Utilities | 1% |
| Insurance | 1% |
| Real Estate | 1% |
| Agriculture | 1% |
Roller turnover and employment statistics
Roller unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for rollers between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Roller unemployment rate by year
| Year | Roller unemployment rate |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 12.63% |
| 2011 | 11.93% |
| 2012 | 8.70% |
| 2013 | 4.72% |
| 2014 | 6.98% |
| 2015 | 8.65% |
| 2016 | 9.35% |
| 2017 | 6.14% |
| 2018 | 5.49% |
| 2019 | 2.45% |
| 2020 | 3.24% |
| 2021 | 3.03% |
Average roller tenure
The average roller stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 2,510 rollers resumes in Zippia's database.
Roller tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 42% |
| 1-2 years | 27% |
| 3-4 years | 11% |
| 5-7 years | 11% |
| 8-10 years | 4% |
| 11+ years | 5% |
Roller LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of rollers 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Torch Cutter | 2.57% | 4,514 |
| Keller Machine Operator | 2.99% | 53,608 |
| Plastic Technician | 3.20% | 6,368 |
| Development Mechanic | 3.26% | 78,985 |
| Roller | 3.27% | - |
| Multi Operation Machine Operator | 5.87% | 62,120 |
| Blade Grinder | 6.48% | 683 |
Similar roller jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Torch Cutter | 2.57% | 4,514 |
| Keller Machine Operator | 2.99% | 53,608 |
| Plastic Technician | 3.20% | 6,368 |
| Development Mechanic | 3.26% | 78,985 |
| Multi Operation Machine Operator | 5.87% | 62,120 |
| Blade Grinder | 6.48% | 683 |
Foreign languages spoken by rollers
The most common foreign language among rollers is Spanish at 56.7%. The second-most popular foreign language spoken is French at 16.7% and Japanese is the third-most popular at 15.0%.
- Spanish, 56.7%
- French, 16.7%
- Japanese, 15.0%
- Chinese, 1.7%
- Czech, 1.7%
- Other, 8.2%
Roller languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 56.7% |
| French | 16.7% |
| Japanese | 15.0% |
| Chinese | 1.7% |
| Czech | 1.7% |
| Other | 8.2% |
