Sander operator demographics and statistics in the US
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Sander operator gender statistics
20.4% of sander operators are women and 79.6% of sander operators are men.
- Male, 79.6%
- Female, 20.4%
Sander operator gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Male | 79.6% |
| Female | 20.4% |
Sander operator gender pay gap
Women earn 93¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$33,862
Female income
$31,584
Sander operator gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in sander operator positions over time. Currently, 20.4% of sander operators are female.
Sander operator gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 78.57% | 21.43% |
| 2011 | 78.69% | 21.31% |
| 2012 | 78.71% | 21.29% |
| 2013 | 79.17% | 20.83% |
| 2014 | 79.46% | 20.54% |
| 2015 | 80.20% | 19.80% |
| 2016 | 79.64% | 20.36% |
| 2017 | 79.10% | 20.90% |
| 2018 | 80.82% | 19.18% |
| 2019 | 80.22% | 19.78% |
| 2020 | 79.26% | 20.74% |
| 2021 | 79.64% | 20.36% |
Sander operator related jobs gender ratio
We compared sander 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% |
| Sander Operator | 80% | 20% |
| Bucket Operator | 99% | 1% |
| Stone Cutter | 99% | 1% |
| Corrugator | 99% | 1% |
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Sander operator demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among sander operators is White, which makes up 60.7% of all sander operators. Comparatively, 17.4% of sander operators are Hispanic or Latino and 10.2% of sander operators are Black or African American.
- White, 60.7%
- Hispanic or Latino, 17.4%
- Black or African American, 10.2%
- Asian, 6.6%
- Unknown, 4.2%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.9%
Sander operator race
| Sander operator race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 60.7% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 17.4% |
| Black or African American | 10.2% |
| Asian | 6.6% |
| Unknown | 4.2% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.9% |
Sander operator race and ethnicity over time
See how sander operator racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Sander operator race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 64.93% | 11.47% | 5.52% | 15.77% |
| 2011 | 65.60% | 11.62% | 5.46% | 14.89% |
| 2012 | 64.28% | 11.58% | 5.54% | 16.39% |
| 2013 | 65.50% | 11.06% | 5.38% | 15.76% |
| 2014 | 64.76% | 11.05% | 5.30% | 16.32% |
| 2015 | 65.61% | 11.04% | 5.59% | 15.27% |
| 2016 | 64.48% | 11.11% | 5.59% | 16.11% |
| 2017 | 63.50% | 11.75% | 5.71% | 16.27% |
| 2018 | 65.01% | 10.73% | 5.88% | 15.82% |
| 2019 | 66.29% | 10.32% | 5.62% | 15.11% |
| 2020 | 63.49% | 10.33% | 6.58% | 15.13% |
| 2021 | 60.67% | 10.23% | 6.60% | 17.38% |
Sander operator wage gap by race
According to our data, white sander operators have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Black or african american sander operators have the lowest average salary at $33,210.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $34,260 |
| White | $34,662 |
| Black or African American | $33,210 |
| Asian | $33,638 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $33,561 |
Average sander operator age
See how the average age of sander operators varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Female
Sander 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 |
Sander operator age breakdown
The average age of sander operators is 40+ years years old, representing 59% of the sander operator population.
Sander operator age breakdown
| Sander Operator Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 59% |
| 30-40 years | 24% |
| 20-30 years | 17% |
Sander operator educational attainment
The most common degree for sander operators is high school diploma, with 60% of sander operators earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are bachelor's degree degree at 16% and bachelor's degree degree at 11%.
- High School Diploma, 60%
- Bachelor's, 16%
- Associate, 11%
- Diploma, 6%
- Other Degrees, 7%
Sander operators by degree level
| Sander operator degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| High School Diploma | 60% |
| Bachelor's | 16% |
| Associate | 11% |
| Diploma | 6% |
| Other Degrees | 7% |
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Sander operator wage gap by degree level
According to the data, sander operators with a Master's degree earn more than those without, at $35,620 annually. With a Bachelor's degree, sander operators earn a median annual income of $34,160 compared to $33,766 for sander operators with an Associate degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| Master's Degree | $35,620 |
| High School Diploma or Less | $32,347 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $34,160 |
| Some College/ Associate Degree | $33,766 |
Sander operator employment statistics
Company size where sander operators work
Below, you can see the size of companies where sander operators work.
Sander operator jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 8% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 8% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 25% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 9% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 35% |
| > 10,000 employees | 14% |
Sander operator jobs by industry
The most common industries for sander operators are manufacturing, retail and energy.
Sander operator industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Manufacturing | 39% |
| Retail | 10% |
| Energy | 8% |
| Construction | 7% |
| Professional | 7% |
| Fortune 500 | 6% |
| Transportation | 4% |
| Automotive | 3% |
| Technology | 3% |
| Media | 2% |
| Finance | 2% |
| Hospitality | 2% |
| Start-up | 2% |
| Telecommunication | 1% |
| Government | 1% |
| Real Estate | 1% |
| Utilities | 1% |
| Health Care | 1% |
| Education | 1% |
| Agriculture | 1% |
Sander operator turnover and employment statistics
Sander operator unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for sander operators between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Sander operator unemployment rate by year
| Year | Sander 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 sander operator tenure
The average sander operator stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 420 sander operators resumes in Zippia's database.
Sander operator tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 35% |
| 1-2 years | 28% |
| 3-4 years | 14% |
| 5-7 years | 12% |
| 8-10 years | 5% |
| 11+ years | 6% |
Sander operator LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of sander 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Radiator Core Tester | 4.47% | 7,339 |
| Filler Machine Operator | 4.75% | 66,109 |
| Sander Operator | 4.90% | - |
| Envelope Machine Adjuster | 7.84% | 35,743 |
| Iron Launder Operator | 8.41% | 26,123 |
| Heater Helper | 8.89% | 13,396 |
| Black And White Print Technician | 15.21% | 558 |
Similar sander operator jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Radiator Core Tester | 4.47% | 7,339 |
| Filler Machine Operator | 4.75% | 66,109 |
| Envelope Machine Adjuster | 7.84% | 35,743 |
| Iron Launder Operator | 8.41% | 26,123 |
| Heater Helper | 8.89% | 13,396 |
| Black And White Print Technician | 15.21% | 558 |
Foreign languages spoken by sander operators
- Spanish, 100.0%
Sander operator languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 100.0% |
