Seed core operator demographics and statistics in the US
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Seed core operator demographics by:
Seed core operator gender statistics
25.8% of seed core operators are women and 74.2% of seed core operators are men.
- Male, 74.2%
- Female, 25.8%
Seed core operator gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Male | 74.2% |
| Female | 25.8% |
Seed core operator gender pay gap
Women earn 89¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$34,942
Female income
$31,058
Seed core operator gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in seed core operator positions over time. Currently, 25.8% of seed core operators are female.
Seed core operator gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 74.60% | 25.40% |
| 2011 | 74.72% | 25.28% |
| 2012 | 74.75% | 25.25% |
| 2013 | 75.27% | 24.73% |
| 2014 | 75.60% | 24.40% |
| 2015 | 76.43% | 23.57% |
| 2016 | 75.80% | 24.20% |
| 2017 | 75.19% | 24.81% |
| 2018 | 75.28% | 24.72% |
| 2019 | 74.30% | 25.70% |
| 2020 | 73.22% | 26.78% |
| 2021 | 74.19% | 25.81% |
Seed core operator related jobs gender ratio
We compared seed core 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% |
| Seed Core Operator | 74% | 26% |
| Bucket Operator | 99% | 1% |
| Stone Cutter | 99% | 1% |
| Corrugator | 99% | 1% |
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Seed core operator demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among seed core operators is White, which makes up 57.3% of all seed core operators. Comparatively, 19.6% of seed core operators are Hispanic or Latino and 10.1% of seed core operators are Black or African American.
- White, 57.3%
- Hispanic or Latino, 19.6%
- Black or African American, 10.1%
- Asian, 7.8%
- Unknown, 4.3%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.9%
Seed core operator race
| Seed core operator race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 57.3% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 19.6% |
| Black or African American | 10.1% |
| Asian | 7.8% |
| Unknown | 4.3% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.9% |
Seed core operator race and ethnicity over time
See how seed core operator racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Seed core operator race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 62.69% | 10.73% | 6.63% | 17.39% |
| 2011 | 63.36% | 10.88% | 6.57% | 16.51% |
| 2012 | 62.04% | 10.84% | 6.65% | 18.01% |
| 2013 | 63.26% | 10.32% | 6.49% | 17.38% |
| 2014 | 62.52% | 10.31% | 6.41% | 17.94% |
| 2015 | 63.37% | 10.30% | 6.70% | 16.89% |
| 2016 | 62.24% | 10.37% | 6.70% | 17.73% |
| 2017 | 61.26% | 11.01% | 6.82% | 17.89% |
| 2018 | 61.26% | 10.70% | 7.04% | 18.17% |
| 2019 | 62.79% | 10.33% | 6.65% | 17.37% |
| 2020 | 60.14% | 10.08% | 7.79% | 17.32% |
| 2021 | 57.28% | 10.05% | 7.75% | 19.63% |
Seed core operator wage gap by race
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $35,462 |
| White | $36,409 |
| Black or African American | $33,884 |
| Asian | $34,625 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $34,386 |
Average seed core operator age
See how the average age of seed core operators varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Seed core operator age by race and gender
| Race | Male age | Female age |
|---|---|---|
| Black or African American | 42 | 45 |
| Unknown | 38 | 42 |
| Asian | 46 | 46 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 41.5 | 45 |
| White | 43 | 48 |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 40 | 50 |
Seed core operator age breakdown
The average age of seed core operators is 40+ years years old, representing 59% of the seed core operator population.
Seed core operator age breakdown
| Seed Core Operator Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 59% |
| 30-40 years | 24% |
| 20-30 years | 17% |
Seed core operator educational attainment
The most common degree for seed core operators is high school diploma, with 42% of seed core operators earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are associate degree degree at 18% and associate degree degree at 15%.
- High School Diploma, 42%
- Associate, 18%
- Bachelor's, 15%
- Diploma, 12%
- Other Degrees, 13%
Seed core operators by degree level
| Seed core operator degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| High School Diploma | 42% |
| Associate | 18% |
| Bachelor's | 15% |
| Diploma | 12% |
| Other Degrees | 13% |
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Seed core operator wage gap by degree level
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| Master's Degree | $38,151 |
| High School Diploma or Less | $32,795 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $35,939 |
| Some College/ Associate Degree | $35,377 |
Seed core operator employment statistics
Company size where seed core operators work
Below, you can see the size of companies where seed core operators work.
Seed core operator jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 4% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 14% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 21% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 11% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 29% |
| > 10,000 employees | 21% |
Seed core operator turnover and employment statistics
Seed core operator unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for seed core operators between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Seed core operator unemployment rate by year
| Year | Seed core 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 | 5.08% |
| 2019 | 4.54% |
| 2020 | 6.68% |
| 2021 | 6.20% |
Average seed core operator tenure
The average seed core operator stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 102 seed core operators resumes in Zippia's database.
Seed core operator tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 30% |
| 1-2 years | 26% |
| 3-4 years | 14% |
| 5-7 years | 12% |
| 8-10 years | 4% |
| 11+ years | 13% |
Seed core operator LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of seed core 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Waste Salvager | 4.47% | 939 |
| Strap Machine Operator | 4.75% | 57,756 |
| Seed Core Operator | 4.90% | - |
| Paper Roller | 7.84% | 1,594 |
| Dry Starch Operator | 8.41% | 27,017 |
| Hand Glove Cleaner | 8.89% | 39,647 |
| Photo Laboratory Technician | 15.21% | 39,098 |
Similar seed core operator jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Waste Salvager | 4.47% | 939 |
| Strap Machine Operator | 4.75% | 57,756 |
| Paper Roller | 7.84% | 1,594 |
| Dry Starch Operator | 8.41% | 27,017 |
| Hand Glove Cleaner | 8.89% | 39,647 |
| Photo Laboratory Technician | 15.21% | 39,098 |