Sanding machine operator demographics and statistics in the US
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Sanding machine operator gender statistics
25.8% of sanding machine operators are women and 74.2% of sanding machine operators are men.
- Male, 74.2%
- Female, 25.8%
Sanding machine operator gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Male | 74.2% |
| Female | 25.8% |
Sanding machine operator gender pay gap
Women earn 92¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$33,874
Female income
$31,223
Sanding machine operator gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in sanding machine operator positions over time. Currently, 25.8% of sanding machine operators are female.
Sanding machine operator gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 72.90% | 27.10% |
| 2011 | 73.03% | 26.97% |
| 2012 | 73.06% | 26.94% |
| 2013 | 73.60% | 26.40% |
| 2014 | 73.95% | 26.05% |
| 2015 | 74.82% | 25.18% |
| 2016 | 74.16% | 25.84% |
| 2017 | 73.52% | 26.48% |
| 2018 | 75.56% | 24.44% |
| 2019 | 74.84% | 25.16% |
| 2020 | 73.70% | 26.30% |
| 2021 | 74.16% | 25.84% |
Sanding machine operator related jobs gender ratio
We compared sanding 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% |
| Sanding Machine Operator | 74% | 26% |
| Bucket Operator | 99% | 1% |
| Stone Cutter | 99% | 1% |
| Corrugator | 99% | 1% |
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Sanding machine operator demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among sanding machine operators is White, which makes up 58.8% of all sanding machine operators. Comparatively, 16.1% of sanding machine operators are Hispanic or Latino and 11.5% of sanding machine operators are Black or African American.
- White, 58.8%
- Hispanic or Latino, 16.1%
- Black or African American, 11.5%
- Asian, 8.5%
- Unknown, 4.3%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.8%
Sanding machine operator race
| Sanding machine operator race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 58.8% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 16.1% |
| Black or African American | 11.5% |
| Asian | 8.5% |
| Unknown | 4.3% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.8% |
Sanding machine operator race and ethnicity over time
See how sanding machine operator racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Sanding machine operator race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 63.06% | 12.73% | 7.39% | 14.46% |
| 2011 | 63.73% | 12.88% | 7.33% | 13.58% |
| 2012 | 62.40% | 12.84% | 7.41% | 15.08% |
| 2013 | 63.63% | 12.32% | 7.25% | 14.45% |
| 2014 | 62.89% | 12.31% | 7.17% | 15.01% |
| 2015 | 63.74% | 12.30% | 7.46% | 13.96% |
| 2016 | 62.60% | 12.37% | 7.46% | 14.80% |
| 2017 | 61.63% | 13.01% | 7.58% | 14.96% |
| 2018 | 63.14% | 11.99% | 7.75% | 14.51% |
| 2019 | 64.41% | 11.58% | 7.49% | 13.79% |
| 2020 | 61.61% | 11.58% | 8.45% | 13.82% |
| 2021 | 58.80% | 11.49% | 8.47% | 16.07% |
Sanding machine operator wage gap by race
According to our data, white sanding machine operators have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Black or african american sanding machine operators have the lowest average salary at $33,112.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $34,340 |
| White | $34,813 |
| Black or African American | $33,112 |
| Asian | $33,611 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $33,522 |
Average sanding machine operator age
See how the average age of sanding machine operators varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Female
Sanding machine 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 |
Sanding machine operator age breakdown
The average age of sanding machine operators is 40+ years years old, representing 59% of the sanding machine operator population.
Sanding machine operator age breakdown
| Sanding Machine Operator Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 59% |
| 30-40 years | 24% |
| 20-30 years | 17% |
Sanding machine operator educational attainment
The most common degree for sanding machine operators is high school diploma, with 71% of sanding machine operators earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are diploma degree at 14% and diploma degree at 12%.
- High School Diploma, 71%
- Diploma, 14%
- Associate, 12%
- Bachelor's, 2%
Sanding machine operators by degree level
| Sanding machine operator degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| High School Diploma | 71% |
| Diploma | 14% |
| Associate | 12% |
| Bachelor's | 2% |
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Sanding machine operator wage gap by degree level
According to the data, sanding machine operators with a Master's degree earn more than those without, at $35,941 annually. With a Bachelor's degree, sanding machine operators earn a median annual income of $34,223 compared to $33,761 for sanding machine operators with an Associate degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| Master's Degree | $35,941 |
| High School Diploma or Less | $32,106 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $34,223 |
| Some College/ Associate Degree | $33,761 |
Sanding machine operator employment statistics
Company size where sanding machine operators work
Below, you can see the size of companies where sanding machine operators work.
Sanding machine operator jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 2% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 21% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 26% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 14% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 24% |
| > 10,000 employees | 12% |
Sanding machine operator jobs by industry
The most common industries for sanding machine operators are manufacturing, construction and transportation.
Sanding machine operator industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Manufacturing | 44% |
| Construction | 13% |
| Transportation | 10% |
| Professional | 10% |
| Retail | 5% |
| Telecommunication | 5% |
| Fortune 500 | 5% |
| Government | 3% |
| Media | 3% |
| Education | 3% |
Sanding machine operator turnover and employment statistics
Sanding machine operator unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for sanding machine operators between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Sanding machine operator unemployment rate by year
| Year | Sanding machine 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 sanding machine operator tenure
The average sanding machine operator stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 102 sanding machine operators resumes in Zippia's database.
Sanding machine operator tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 24% |
| 1-2 years | 39% |
| 3-4 years | 17% |
| 5-7 years | 6% |
| 8-10 years | 5% |
| 11+ years | 8% |
Sanding machine operator LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of sanding 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Furnace Combination Analyst | 4.47% | 410 |
| Bread Wrapper Operator | 4.75% | 42,105 |
| Sanding Machine Operator | 4.90% | - |
| Tag Machine Operator | 7.84% | 53,640 |
| Winterizer | 8.41% | 407 |
| Press Worker Helper | 8.89% | 40,497 |
| Film Developer | 15.21% | 69,050 |
Similar sanding machine operator jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Furnace Combination Analyst | 4.47% | 410 |
| Bread Wrapper Operator | 4.75% | 42,105 |
| Tag Machine Operator | 7.84% | 53,640 |
| Winterizer | 8.41% | 407 |
| Press Worker Helper | 8.89% | 40,497 |
| Film Developer | 15.21% | 69,050 |
Foreign languages spoken by sanding machine operators
- Spanish, 100.0%
Sanding machine operator languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 100.0% |