Senior production operator demographics and statistics in the US
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Senior production operator gender statistics
27.2% of senior production operators are women and 72.8% of senior production operators are men.
- Male, 72.8%
- Female, 27.2%
Senior production operator gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Male | 72.8% |
| Female | 27.2% |
Senior production operator gender pay gap
Women earn 89¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$47,174
Female income
$41,915
Senior production operator gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in senior production operator positions over time. Currently, 27.2% of senior production operators are female.
Senior production operator gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 76.73% | 23.27% |
| 2011 | 76.55% | 23.45% |
| 2012 | 77.33% | 22.67% |
| 2013 | 77.71% | 22.29% |
| 2014 | 77.12% | 22.88% |
| 2015 | 75.96% | 24.04% |
| 2016 | 76.49% | 23.51% |
| 2017 | 76.17% | 23.83% |
| 2018 | 74.37% | 25.63% |
| 2019 | 75.87% | 24.13% |
| 2020 | 74.18% | 25.82% |
| 2021 | 72.79% | 27.21% |
Senior production operator related jobs gender ratio
We compared senior production operators with similar job titles to see how gender ratios vary. As you can see, pressroom foreman and tubing supervisor have the biggest gender ratio gaps.
| Job title | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Word Processing Supervisor | 13% | 88% |
| Dental Laboratory Supervisor | 21% | 79% |
| Embroidery Supervisor | 24% | 76% |
| Senior Production Operator | 73% | 27% |
| Machine Shop Foreman | 98% | 2% |
| Tubing Supervisor | 98% | 2% |
| Pressroom Foreman | 99% | 1% |
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Senior production operator demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among senior production operators is White, which makes up 59.3% of all senior production operators. Comparatively, 19.9% of senior production operators are Hispanic or Latino and 11.6% of senior production operators are Black or African American.
- White, 59.3%
- Hispanic or Latino, 19.9%
- Black or African American, 11.6%
- Asian, 4.4%
- Unknown, 4.1%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.7%
Senior production operator race
| Senior production operator race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 59.3% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 19.9% |
| Black or African American | 11.6% |
| Asian | 4.4% |
| Unknown | 4.1% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.7% |
Senior production operator race and ethnicity over time
See how senior production operator racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Senior production operator race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 66.03% | 11.09% | 3.75% | 17.31% |
| 2011 | 66.20% | 10.99% | 3.71% | 17.38% |
| 2012 | 65.49% | 10.99% | 3.69% | 17.90% |
| 2013 | 66.83% | 10.10% | 3.88% | 17.49% |
| 2014 | 65.20% | 10.50% | 4.11% | 18.18% |
| 2015 | 65.24% | 10.70% | 3.82% | 18.45% |
| 2016 | 64.28% | 10.71% | 3.94% | 19.16% |
| 2017 | 63.71% | 11.30% | 4.46% | 18.37% |
| 2018 | 64.99% | 10.43% | 4.04% | 18.71% |
| 2019 | 63.30% | 10.97% | 4.28% | 19.47% |
| 2020 | 62.20% | 10.57% | 4.44% | 18.65% |
| 2021 | 59.35% | 11.56% | 4.45% | 19.89% |
Senior production operator wage gap by race
According to our data, white senior production operators have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Black or african american senior production operators have the lowest average salary at $44,977.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $46,249 |
| White | $48,880 |
| Black or African American | $44,977 |
| Asian | $48,781 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $47,102 |
Average senior production operator age
See how the average age of senior production operators varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Female
Senior production operator age by race and gender
| Race | Male age | Female age |
|---|---|---|
| Black or African American | 48 | 48 |
| Unknown | 45 | 44 |
| Asian | 45.5 | 47 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 45 | 45 |
| White | 48 | 49 |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 48 |
Senior production operator age breakdown
The average age of senior production operators is 40+ years years old, representing 71% of the senior production operator population.
Senior production operator age breakdown
| Senior Production Operator Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 71% |
| 30-40 years | 23% |
| 20-30 years | 6% |
Senior production operator educational attainment
The most common degree for senior production operators is bachelor's degree, with 33% of senior production operators earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are associate degree degree at 32% and associate degree degree at 19%.
- Bachelor's, 33%
- Associate, 32%
- High School Diploma, 19%
- Diploma, 8%
- Other Degrees, 8%
Senior production operators by degree level
| Senior production operator degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 33% |
| Associate | 32% |
| High School Diploma | 19% |
| Diploma | 8% |
| Other Degrees | 8% |
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Senior production operator wage gap by degree level
According to the data, senior production operators with a Master's degree earn more than those without, at $57,141 annually. With a Bachelor's degree, senior production operators earn a median annual income of $49,978 compared to $44,819 for senior production operators with an Associate degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| Master's Degree | $57,141 |
| High School Diploma or Less | $40,876 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $49,978 |
| Some College/ Associate Degree | $44,819 |
Senior production operator employment statistics
Most senior production operators work for a private in the manufacturing industry.
Company size where senior production operators work
Below, you can see the size of companies where senior production operators work.
Senior production operator jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 4% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 8% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 12% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 9% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 28% |
| > 10,000 employees | 39% |
Senior production operator jobs by company type
Employees with the senior production operator job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most senior production operators prefer to work at private companies over public companies.
Senior production operator jobs by sector
| Company type | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Public | 47% |
| Private | 52% |
| Government | 2% |
Senior production operator jobs by industry
The most common industries for senior production operators are manufacturing, technology and energy.
Senior production operator industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Fortune 500 | 21% |
| Manufacturing | 17% |
| Technology | 12% |
| Energy | 9% |
| Pharmaceutical | 6% |
| Finance | 6% |
| Professional | 5% |
| Health Care | 4% |
| Retail | 4% |
| Media | 2% |
| Hospitality | 2% |
| Transportation | 2% |
| Telecommunication | 2% |
| Government | 2% |
| Utilities | 2% |
| Construction | 2% |
| Agriculture | 2% |
| Internet | 1% |
| Automotive | 1% |
| Non Profits | 1% |
| Insurance | 1% |
Senior production operator turnover and employment statistics
Senior production operator unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for senior production operators between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Senior production operator unemployment rate by year
| Year | Senior production operator unemployment rate |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 7.60% |
| 2011 | 6.12% |
| 2012 | 4.56% |
| 2013 | 3.89% |
| 2014 | 2.82% |
| 2015 | 2.49% |
| 2016 | 2.43% |
| 2017 | 1.97% |
| 2018 | 1.74% |
| 2019 | 1.98% |
| 2020 | 3.23% |
| 2021 | 3.00% |
Average senior production operator tenure
The average senior production operator stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 509 senior production operators resumes in Zippia's database.
Senior production operator tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 6% |
| 1-2 years | 23% |
| 3-4 years | 19% |
| 5-7 years | 21% |
| 8-10 years | 10% |
| 11+ years | 21% |
Senior production operator LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of senior production 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Cutter | 1.60% | 4,831 |
| Plant Operator | 2.37% | 43,388 |
| Numerical Control Operator | 2.83% | 85,068 |
| Clean Up Crew Worker | 4.18% | 125,059 |
| Laundry Attendant | 5.06% | 49,030 |
| Senior Production Operator | 5.63% | - |
| Scanner | 20.58% | 12,763 |
Similar senior production operator jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Cutter | 1.60% | 4,831 |
| Plant Operator | 2.37% | 43,388 |
| Numerical Control Operator | 2.83% | 85,068 |
| Clean Up Crew Worker | 4.18% | 125,059 |
| Laundry Attendant | 5.06% | 49,030 |
| Scanner | 20.58% | 12,763 |
Foreign languages spoken by senior production operators
The most common foreign language among senior production operators is Spanish at 66.7%. The second-most popular foreign language spoken is Greek at 11.1% and French is the third-most popular at 11.1%.
- Spanish, 66.7%
- Greek, 11.1%
- French, 11.1%
- Portuguese, 11.1%
Senior production operator languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 66.7% |
| Greek | 11.1% |
| French | 11.1% |
| Portuguese | 11.1% |
