Separator operator demographics and statistics in the US
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Separator operator demographics by:
Separator operator gender statistics
10.5% of separator operators are women and 89.5% of separator operators are men.
- Male, 89.5%
- Female, 10.5%
Separator operator gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Male | 89.5% |
| Female | 10.5% |
Separator operator gender pay gap
Women earn 92¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$35,720
Female income
$33,035
Separator operator gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in separator operator positions over time. Currently, 10.5% of separator operators are female.
Separator operator gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 88.79% | 11.21% |
| 2011 | 90.48% | 9.52% |
| 2012 | 89.87% | 10.13% |
| 2013 | 88.93% | 11.07% |
| 2014 | 90.48% | 9.52% |
| 2015 | 90.48% | 9.52% |
| 2016 | 91.08% | 8.92% |
| 2017 | 87.50% | 12.50% |
| 2018 | 86.50% | 13.50% |
| 2019 | 87.59% | 12.41% |
| 2020 | 91.48% | 8.52% |
| 2021 | 89.47% | 10.53% |
Separator operator related jobs gender ratio
We compared separator 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% |
| Separator Operator | 89% | 11% |
| Bucket Operator | 99% | 1% |
| Stone Cutter | 99% | 1% |
| Corrugator | 99% | 1% |
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Separator operator demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among separator operators is White, which makes up 67.4% of all separator operators. Comparatively, 14.3% of separator operators are Hispanic or Latino and 11.3% of separator operators are Black or African American.
- White, 67.4%
- Hispanic or Latino, 14.3%
- Black or African American, 11.3%
- Unknown, 4.9%
- Asian, 1.5%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.6%
Separator operator race
| Separator operator race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 67.4% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 14.3% |
| Black or African American | 11.3% |
| Unknown | 4.9% |
| Asian | 1.5% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.6% |
Separator operator race and ethnicity over time
See how separator operator racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Separator operator race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 66.09% | 12.86% | 3.10% | 16.14% |
| 2011 | 70.34% | 11.82% | 2.51% | 13.54% |
| 2012 | 67.07% | 11.94% | 2.90% | 15.42% |
| 2013 | 70.10% | 11.03% | 1.79% | 15.52% |
| 2014 | 68.93% | 11.17% | 2.67% | 15.23% |
| 2015 | 70.22% | 8.94% | 3.38% | 15.58% |
| 2016 | 72.93% | 8.87% | 1.32% | 14.69% |
| 2017 | 70.13% | 11.15% | 3.20% | 13.95% |
| 2018 | 66.64% | 11.04% | 2.54% | 16.66% |
| 2019 | 67.63% | 9.95% | 3.81% | 15.88% |
| 2020 | 67.17% | 10.54% | 2.30% | 14.54% |
| 2021 | 67.41% | 11.32% | 1.52% | 14.26% |
Separator operator wage gap by race
According to our data, unknown separator operators have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Black or african american separator operators have the lowest average salary at $34,078.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $37,507 |
| White | $36,806 |
| Black or African American | $34,078 |
| Asian | $35,014 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $35,303 |
Average separator operator age
See how the average age of separator operators varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Separator 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 |
Separator operator age breakdown
The average age of separator operators is 40+ years years old, representing 51% of the separator operator population.
Separator operator age breakdown
| Separator Operator Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 51% |
| 30-40 years | 36% |
| 20-30 years | 13% |
Separator operator educational attainment
The most common degree for separator operators is high school diploma, with 31% of separator operators earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are associate degree degree at 26% and associate degree degree at 23%.
- High School Diploma, 31%
- Associate, 26%
- Bachelor's, 23%
- Diploma, 17%
- Other Degrees, 3%
Separator operators by degree level
| Separator operator degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| High School Diploma | 31% |
| Associate | 26% |
| Bachelor's | 23% |
| Diploma | 17% |
| Other Degrees | 3% |
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Separator operator wage gap by degree level
According to the data, separator operators with a Bachelor's degree earn more than those without, at $37,667 annually. With a Master's degree, separator operators earn a median annual income of $37,467 compared to $35,645 for separator operators with an High School Diploma degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| Master's Degree | $37,467 |
| High School Diploma or Less | $35,645 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $37,667 |
| Some College/ Associate Degree | $34,595 |
Separator operator employment statistics
Company size where separator operators work
Below, you can see the size of companies where separator operators work.
Separator operator jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 50 - 100 employees | 11% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 19% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 5% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 41% |
| > 10,000 employees | 24% |
Separator operator jobs by industry
The most common industries for separator operators are manufacturing, agriculture and finance.
Separator operator industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Manufacturing | 43% |
| Agriculture | 23% |
| Fortune 500 | 10% |
| Finance | 5% |
| Energy | 5% |
| Government | 3% |
| Media | 3% |
| Utilities | 3% |
| Health Care | 3% |
| Construction | 3% |
| Technology | 3% |
Separator operator turnover and employment statistics
Separator operator unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for separator operators between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Separator operator unemployment rate by year
| Year | Separator 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 separator operator tenure
The average separator operator stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 84 separator operators resumes in Zippia's database.
Separator operator tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 20% |
| 1-2 years | 33% |
| 3-4 years | 16% |
| 5-7 years | 18% |
| 8-10 years | 3% |
| 11+ years | 9% |
Separator operator LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of separator 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Cloth Inspector | 4.47% | 16,603 |
| Cleaning Machine Operator | 4.75% | 70,988 |
| Contact Lens Blocker | 5.24% | 1,421 |
| Napkin Machine Operator | 7.84% | 53,632 |
| Separator Operator | 8.41% | - |
| Packing Line Worker | 8.89% | 77,704 |
| Process Machine Operator | 15.21% | 75,818 |
Similar separator operator jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Cloth Inspector | 4.47% | 16,603 |
| Cleaning Machine Operator | 4.75% | 70,988 |
| Contact Lens Blocker | 5.24% | 1,421 |
| Napkin Machine Operator | 7.84% | 53,632 |
| Packing Line Worker | 8.89% | 77,704 |
| Process Machine Operator | 15.21% | 75,818 |
Foreign languages spoken by separator operators
The most common foreign language among separator operators is Spanish at 40.0%. The second-most popular foreign language spoken is Mandarin at 20.0% and Japanese is the third-most popular at 20.0%.
- Spanish, 40.0%
- Mandarin, 20.0%
- Japanese, 20.0%
- Chinese, 20.0%
Separator operator languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 40.0% |
| Mandarin | 20.0% |
| Japanese | 20.0% |
| Chinese | 20.0% |