Screen operator demographics and statistics in the US
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Screen operator gender statistics
32.0% of screen operators are women and 68.0% of screen operators are men.
- Male, 68.0%
- Female, 32.0%
Screen operator gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Male | 68.0% |
| Female | 32.0% |
Screen operator gender pay gap
Women earn 93¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$36,165
Female income
$33,677
Screen operator gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in screen operator positions over time. Currently, 32.0% of screen operators are female.
Screen operator gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 66.47% | 33.53% |
| 2011 | 70.40% | 29.60% |
| 2012 | 68.96% | 31.04% |
| 2013 | 66.80% | 33.20% |
| 2014 | 70.39% | 29.61% |
| 2015 | 70.39% | 29.61% |
| 2016 | 71.88% | 28.12% |
| 2017 | 63.66% | 36.34% |
| 2018 | 61.60% | 38.40% |
| 2019 | 63.86% | 36.14% |
| 2020 | 72.88% | 27.12% |
| 2021 | 68.03% | 31.97% |
Screen operator related jobs gender ratio
We compared screen 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% |
| Screen Operator | 68% | 32% |
| Bucket Operator | 99% | 1% |
| Stone Cutter | 99% | 1% |
| Corrugator | 99% | 1% |
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Screen operator demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among screen operators is White, which makes up 67.2% of all screen operators. Comparatively, 13.4% of screen operators are Hispanic or Latino and 12.5% of screen operators are Black or African American.
- White, 67.2%
- Hispanic or Latino, 13.4%
- Black or African American, 12.5%
- Unknown, 4.9%
- Asian, 1.4%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.6%
Screen operator race
| Screen operator race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 67.2% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 13.4% |
| Black or African American | 12.5% |
| Unknown | 4.9% |
| Asian | 1.4% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.6% |
Screen operator race and ethnicity over time
See how screen operator racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Screen operator race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 65.87% | 14.04% | 3.01% | 15.30% |
| 2011 | 70.12% | 13.00% | 2.42% | 12.70% |
| 2012 | 66.84% | 13.12% | 2.82% | 14.58% |
| 2013 | 69.88% | 12.21% | 1.70% | 14.68% |
| 2014 | 68.71% | 12.36% | 2.59% | 14.39% |
| 2015 | 70.00% | 10.12% | 3.29% | 14.74% |
| 2016 | 72.71% | 10.06% | 1.23% | 13.85% |
| 2017 | 69.91% | 12.34% | 3.11% | 13.12% |
| 2018 | 66.42% | 12.23% | 2.45% | 15.82% |
| 2019 | 67.41% | 11.14% | 3.72% | 15.04% |
| 2020 | 66.95% | 11.73% | 2.21% | 13.70% |
| 2021 | 67.19% | 12.50% | 1.43% | 13.42% |
Screen operator wage gap by race
According to our data, unknown screen operators have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Black or african american screen operators have the lowest average salary at $34,645.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $37,811 |
| White | $37,166 |
| Black or African American | $34,645 |
| Asian | $35,512 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $35,779 |
Average screen operator age
See how the average age of screen operators varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Screen operator age by race and gender
| Race | Male age | Female age |
|---|---|---|
| Unknown | 50 | |
| White | 39 | 34.5 |
| Black or African American | 51 | |
| Hispanic or Latino | 43 |
Screen operator age breakdown
The average age of screen operators is 40+ years years old, representing 51% of the screen operator population.
Screen operator age breakdown
| Screen Operator Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 51% |
| 30-40 years | 36% |
| 20-30 years | 13% |
Screen operator educational attainment
The most common degree for screen operators is high school diploma, with 31% of screen operators earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are bachelor's degree degree at 31% and bachelor's degree degree at 26%.
- High School Diploma, 31%
- Bachelor's, 31%
- Associate, 26%
- Master's, 5%
- Other Degrees, 7%
Screen operators by degree level
| Screen operator degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| High School Diploma | 31% |
| Bachelor's | 31% |
| Associate | 26% |
| Master's | 5% |
| Other Degrees | 7% |
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Screen operator wage gap by degree level
According to the data, screen operators with a Bachelor's degree earn more than those without, at $37,959 annually. With a Master's degree, screen operators earn a median annual income of $37,774 compared to $36,095 for screen operators with an High School Diploma degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| Master's Degree | $37,774 |
| High School Diploma or Less | $36,095 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $37,959 |
| Some College/ Associate Degree | $35,125 |
Screen operator employment statistics
Most screen operators work for a private in the manufacturing industry.
Company size where screen operators work
Below, you can see the size of companies where screen operators work.
Screen operator jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 4% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 12% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 30% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 2% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 25% |
| > 10,000 employees | 28% |
Screen operator jobs by company type
Employees with the screen operator job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most screen operators prefer to work at private companies over public companies.
Screen operator jobs by sector
| Company type | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 2% |
| Public | 31% |
| Private | 62% |
| Government | 5% |
Screen operator jobs by industry
The most common industries for screen operators are manufacturing, technology and professional.
Screen operator industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Manufacturing | 21% |
| Technology | 14% |
| Fortune 500 | 13% |
| Professional | 11% |
| Finance | 8% |
| Construction | 6% |
| Media | 5% |
| Transportation | 3% |
| Government | 3% |
| Energy | 3% |
| Utilities | 3% |
| Insurance | 3% |
| Education | 2% |
| Health Care | 2% |
| Hospitality | 2% |
| Telecommunication | 2% |
Screen operator turnover and employment statistics
Screen operator unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for screen operators between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Screen operator unemployment rate by year
| Year | Screen operator unemployment rate |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 7.16% |
| 2011 | 7.32% |
| 2012 | 5.89% |
| 2013 | 6.40% |
| 2014 | 3.75% |
| 2015 | 3.41% |
| 2016 | 3.06% |
| 2017 | 2.72% |
| 2018 | 2.97% |
| 2019 | 1.63% |
| 2020 | 4.62% |
| 2021 | 4.42% |
Average screen operator tenure
The average screen operator stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 154 screen operators resumes in Zippia's database.
Screen operator tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 30% |
| 1-2 years | 35% |
| 3-4 years | 13% |
| 5-7 years | 11% |
| 8-10 years | 3% |
| 11+ years | 8% |
Screen operator LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of screen 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Dials Inspector | 4.47% | 16,550 |
| BB Shot Packer | 4.75% | 16,051 |
| Orthopedic Technician | 5.24% | 26,316 |
| Paper Roller | 7.84% | 1,594 |
| Screen Operator | 8.41% | - |
| Furnace Mechanic Helper | 8.89% | 46,837 |
| Retoucher | 15.21% | 135 |
Similar screen operator jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Dials Inspector | 4.47% | 16,550 |
| BB Shot Packer | 4.75% | 16,051 |
| Orthopedic Technician | 5.24% | 26,316 |
| Paper Roller | 7.84% | 1,594 |
| Furnace Mechanic Helper | 8.89% | 46,837 |
| Retoucher | 15.21% | 135 |
Foreign languages spoken by screen operators
The most common foreign language among screen operators is Urdu at 25.0%. The second-most popular foreign language spoken is Arabic at 25.0% and Hindi is the third-most popular at 25.0%.
- Urdu, 25.0%
- Arabic, 25.0%
- Hindi, 25.0%
- Spanish, 25.0%
Screen operator languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Urdu | 25.0% |
| Arabic | 25.0% |
| Hindi | 25.0% |
| Spanish | 25.0% |