Scanner operator demographics and statistics in the US
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Scanner operator gender statistics
48.3% of scanner operators are women and 51.7% of scanner operators are men.
- Male, 51.7%
- Female, 48.3%
Scanner operator gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Male | 51.7% |
| Female | 48.3% |
Scanner operator gender pay gap
Women earn 90¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$34,134
Female income
$30,670
Scanner operator gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in scanner operator positions over time. Currently, 48.3% of scanner operators are female.
Scanner operator gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 35.34% | 64.66% |
| 2011 | 33.83% | 66.17% |
| 2012 | 32.48% | 67.52% |
| 2013 | 34.16% | 65.84% |
| 2014 | 34.55% | 65.45% |
| 2015 | 44.51% | 55.49% |
| 2016 | 34.62% | 65.38% |
| 2017 | 44.45% | 55.55% |
| 2018 | 46.68% | 53.32% |
| 2019 | 54.92% | 45.08% |
| 2020 | 44.33% | 55.67% |
| 2021 | 51.67% | 48.33% |
Scanner operator related jobs gender ratio
We compared scanner operators with similar job titles to see how gender ratios vary. As you can see, offset pressman and printing pressman have the biggest gender ratio gaps.
| Job title | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Ad Setter | 20% | 80% |
| Folder | 27% | 73% |
| Typographer | 30% | 70% |
| Scanner Operator | 52% | 48% |
| 1st Pressman | 97% | 3% |
| Printing Pressman | 97% | 3% |
| Offset Pressman | 98% | 2% |
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Scanner operator demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among scanner operators is White, which makes up 56.8% of all scanner operators. Comparatively, 21.7% of scanner operators are Hispanic or Latino and 9.9% of scanner operators are Black or African American.
- White, 56.8%
- Hispanic or Latino, 21.7%
- Black or African American, 9.9%
- Asian, 7.7%
- Unknown, 3.2%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.7%
Scanner operator race
| Scanner operator race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 56.8% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 21.7% |
| Black or African American | 9.9% |
| Asian | 7.7% |
| Unknown | 3.2% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.7% |
Scanner operator race and ethnicity over time
See how scanner operator racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Scanner operator race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 62.31% | 10.18% | 6.06% | 20.40% |
| 2011 | 64.45% | 11.19% | 6.15% | 15.77% |
| 2012 | 58.87% | 12.58% | 4.12% | 21.80% |
| 2013 | 59.13% | 12.69% | 7.73% | 17.51% |
| 2014 | 62.25% | 12.38% | 6.19% | 18.27% |
| 2015 | 59.87% | 9.16% | 7.06% | 21.01% |
| 2016 | 66.53% | 7.74% | 5.47% | 17.97% |
| 2017 | 56.75% | 12.13% | 6.75% | 22.77% |
| 2018 | 62.12% | 11.63% | 5.88% | 17.08% |
| 2019 | 64.92% | 9.62% | 4.42% | 19.45% |
| 2020 | 53.88% | 10.67% | 8.30% | 23.13% |
| 2021 | 56.77% | 9.85% | 7.74% | 21.75% |
Scanner operator wage gap by race
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $35,586 |
| White | $34,069 |
| Black or African American | $32,247 |
| Asian | $35,493 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $33,391 |
Scanner operator age breakdown
The average age of scanner operators is 40+ years years old, representing 73% of the scanner operator population.
Scanner operator age breakdown
| Scanner Operator Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 73% |
| 30-40 years | 19% |
| 20-30 years | 8% |
Scanner operator educational attainment
- High School Diploma, 40%
- Associate, 20%
- Bachelor's, 19%
- Diploma, 12%
- Other Degrees, 9%
Scanner operators by degree level
| Scanner operator degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| High School Diploma | 40% |
| Associate | 20% |
| Bachelor's | 19% |
| Diploma | 12% |
| Other Degrees | 9% |
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Scanner operator employment statistics
Most scanner operators work for a private in the professional industry.
Company size where scanner operators work
Below, you can see the size of companies where scanner operators work.
Scanner operator jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 5% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 14% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 22% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 9% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 20% |
| > 10,000 employees | 29% |
Scanner operator jobs by company type
Employees with the scanner operator job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most scanner operators prefer to work at private companies over public companies.
Scanner operator jobs by sector
| Company type | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 1% |
| Public | 28% |
| Private | 67% |
| Government | 4% |
Scanner operator jobs by industry
The most common industries for scanner operators are professional, retail and technology.
Scanner operator industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Professional | 13% |
| Fortune 500 | 13% |
| Retail | 12% |
| Technology | 12% |
| Manufacturing | 10% |
| Transportation | 6% |
| Media | 5% |
| Finance | 5% |
| Health Care | 5% |
| Government | 3% |
| Insurance | 3% |
| Construction | 2% |
| Start-up | 2% |
| Internet | 1% |
| Hospitality | 1% |
| Real Estate | 1% |
| Education | 1% |
| Energy | 1% |
Scanner operator turnover and employment statistics
Scanner operator unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for scanner operators between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Scanner operator unemployment rate by year
| Year | Scanner operator unemployment rate |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 13.78% |
| 2011 | 13.94% |
| 2012 | 11.53% |
| 2013 | 10.26% |
| 2014 | 5.03% |
| 2015 | 6.67% |
| 2016 | 3.42% |
| 2017 | 7.41% |
| 2018 | 0.88% |
| 2019 | 3.08% |
| 2020 | 4.79% |
| 2021 | 5.04% |
Average scanner operator tenure
The average scanner operator stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 2,605 scanner operators resumes in Zippia's database.
Scanner operator tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 37% |
| 1-2 years | 30% |
| 3-4 years | 11% |
| 5-7 years | 12% |
| 8-10 years | 4% |
| 11+ years | 6% |
Scanner operator LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of scanner 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Utility Operator | 2.37% | 67,565 |
| Machine Set Up Operator | 2.83% | 61,986 |
| Decorating Equipment Setter | 3.81% | 16,941 |
| Quality Control Inspector | 3.84% | 92,794 |
| Laundry Worker | 5.06% | 25,513 |
| Petroleum Supply Specialist | 9.20% | 17,014 |
| Scanner Operator | 13.11% | - |
Similar scanner operator jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Utility Operator | 2.37% | 67,565 |
| Machine Set Up Operator | 2.83% | 61,986 |
| Decorating Equipment Setter | 3.81% | 16,941 |
| Quality Control Inspector | 3.84% | 92,794 |
| Laundry Worker | 5.06% | 25,513 |
| Petroleum Supply Specialist | 9.20% | 17,014 |
Foreign languages spoken by scanner operators
The most common foreign language among scanner operators is Spanish at 69.4%. The second-most popular foreign language spoken is Portuguese at 6.5% and French is the third-most popular at 4.8%.
- Spanish, 69.4%
- Portuguese, 6.5%
- French, 4.8%
- Tagalog, 3.2%
- Hmong, 3.2%
- Other, 12.9%
Scanner operator languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 69.4% |
| Portuguese | 6.5% |
| French | 4.8% |
| Tagalog | 3.2% |
| Hmong | 3.2% |
| Other | 12.9% |
