Set-o-type operator demographics and statistics in the US
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Set-o-type operator demographics by:
Set-o-type operator gender statistics
23.1% of set-o-type operators are women and 76.9% of set-o-type operators are men.
- Male, 76.9%
- Female, 23.1%
Set-o-type operator gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Male | 76.9% |
| Female | 23.1% |
Set-o-type operator gender pay gap
Women earn 94¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$55,097
Female income
$51,880
Set-o-type operator gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in set-o-type operator positions over time. Currently, 23.1% of set-o-type operators are female.
Set-o-type operator gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 81.68% | 18.32% |
| 2011 | 81.45% | 18.55% |
| 2012 | 79.79% | 20.21% |
| 2013 | 83.06% | 16.94% |
| 2014 | 81.10% | 18.90% |
| 2015 | 82.33% | 17.67% |
| 2016 | 76.95% | 23.05% |
| 2017 | 74.91% | 25.09% |
| 2018 | 79.74% | 20.26% |
| 2019 | 79.49% | 20.51% |
| 2020 | 80.11% | 19.89% |
| 2021 | 76.92% | 23.08% |
Set-o-type operator related jobs gender ratio
We compared set-o-type operators with similar job titles to see how gender ratios vary. As you can see, blueprint reader and recovery operator have the biggest gender ratio gaps.
| Job title | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Statistical Typist | 6% | 94% |
| Medical Typist | 7% | 93% |
| Insurance Biller | 7% | 93% |
| Set-O-Type Operator | 77% | 23% |
| High Speed Printer Operator | 85% | 15% |
| Recovery Operator | 88% | 12% |
| Blueprint Reader | 95% | 5% |
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Set-o-type operator demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among set-o-type operators is White, which makes up 45.2% of all set-o-type operators. Comparatively, 25.2% of set-o-type operators are Hispanic or Latino and 16.1% of set-o-type operators are Black or African American.
- White, 45.2%
- Hispanic or Latino, 25.2%
- Black or African American, 16.1%
- Asian, 8.8%
- Unknown, 3.8%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.9%
Set-o-type operator race
| Set-o-type operator race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 45.2% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 25.2% |
| Black or African American | 16.1% |
| Asian | 8.8% |
| Unknown | 3.8% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.9% |
Set-o-type operator race and ethnicity over time
See how set-o-type operator racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Set-o-type operator race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 66.02% | 9.57% | 6.87% | 15.81% |
| 2011 | 66.36% | 13.37% | 4.08% | 15.16% |
| 2012 | 67.30% | 8.91% | 2.46% | 18.77% |
| 2013 | 66.54% | 9.17% | 7.03% | 15.36% |
| 2014 | 64.35% | 13.45% | 4.72% | 14.85% |
| 2015 | 62.79% | 12.16% | 6.21% | 17.95% |
| 2016 | 62.59% | 10.85% | 7.04% | 18.19% |
| 2017 | 63.16% | 10.56% | 2.11% | 21.32% |
| 2018 | 62.41% | 7.94% | 4.26% | 22.14% |
| 2019 | 68.48% | 10.06% | 3.22% | 16.44% |
| 2020 | 60.39% | 9.11% | 7.33% | 20.00% |
| 2021 | 45.18% | 16.08% | 8.75% | 25.20% |
Set-o-type operator wage gap by race
According to our data, asian set-o-type operators have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Black or african american set-o-type operators have the lowest average salary at $51,339.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $57,445 |
| White | $53,393 |
| Black or African American | $51,339 |
| Asian | $57,881 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $55,708 |
Average set-o-type operator age
See how the average age of set-o-type operators varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Set-o-type operator age by race and gender
| Race | Male age | Female age |
|---|---|---|
| White | 43 | 48 |
| Black or African American | 43 | 36.5 |
| Asian | 48.5 | |
| Hispanic or Latino | 34 | 36 |
Set-o-type operator age breakdown
The average age of set-o-type operators is 40+ years years old, representing 58% of the set-o-type operator population.
Set-o-type operator age breakdown
| Set-O-Type Operator Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 58% |
| 30-40 years | 15% |
| 20-30 years | 24% |
Set-o-type operator educational attainment
The most common degree for set-o-type operators is high school diploma, with 44% of set-o-type operators earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are bachelor's degree degree at 24% and bachelor's degree degree at 24%.
- High School Diploma, 44%
- Bachelor's, 24%
- Associate, 24%
- Diploma, 5%
- Other Degrees, 3%
Set-o-type operators by degree level
| Set-o-type operator degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| High School Diploma | 44% |
| Bachelor's | 24% |
| Associate | 24% |
| Diploma | 5% |
| Other Degrees | 3% |
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Set-o-type operator employment statistics
Most set-o-type operators work for a private in the manufacturing industry.
Company size where set-o-type operators work
Below, you can see the size of companies where set-o-type operators work.
Set-o-type operator jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 16% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 14% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 12% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 7% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 21% |
| > 10,000 employees | 30% |
Set-o-type operator jobs by company type
Employees with the set-o-type operator job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most set-o-type operators prefer to work at private companies over public companies.
Set-o-type operator jobs by sector
| Company type | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 2% |
| Public | 28% |
| Private | 65% |
| Government | 5% |
Set-o-type operator jobs by industry
The most common industries for set-o-type operators are manufacturing, retail and professional.
Set-o-type operator industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Manufacturing | 22% |
| Fortune 500 | 14% |
| Retail | 12% |
| Professional | 12% |
| Media | 6% |
| Automotive | 6% |
| Government | 4% |
| Technology | 4% |
| Pharmaceutical | 2% |
| Transportation | 2% |
| Finance | 2% |
| Start-up | 2% |
| Utilities | 2% |
| Health Care | 2% |
| Education | 2% |
| Hospitality | 2% |
| Telecommunication | 2% |
Set-o-type operator turnover and employment statistics
Set-o-type operator unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for set-o-type operators between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Set-o-type operator unemployment rate by year
| Year | Set-o-type operator unemployment rate |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 11.67% |
| 2011 | 9.32% |
| 2012 | 10.85% |
| 2013 | 7.69% |
| 2014 | 5.71% |
| 2015 | 7.52% |
| 2016 | 4.71% |
| 2017 | 8.76% |
| 2018 | 3.57% |
| 2019 | 4.11% |
| 2020 | 7.66% |
| 2021 | 5.80% |
Average set-o-type operator tenure
The average set-o-type operator stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 116 set-o-type operators resumes in Zippia's database.
Set-o-type operator tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 28% |
| 1-2 years | 27% |
| 3-4 years | 13% |
| 5-7 years | 15% |
| 8-10 years | 6% |
| 11+ years | 12% |
Set-o-type operator LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of set-o-type 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Encoder | 4.67% | 277 |
| Attendance Clerk | 5.99% | 97,733 |
| Braille Transcriber | 6.98% | 232 |
| Mail Handler | 7.17% | 59,499 |
| Policy Change Clerk | 11.18% | 69,550 |
| Tariff Compiling Clerk | 11.19% | 66,318 |
| Set-O-Type Operator | 14.20% | - |
Similar set-o-type operator jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Encoder | 4.67% | 277 |
| Attendance Clerk | 5.99% | 97,733 |
| Braille Transcriber | 6.98% | 232 |
| Mail Handler | 7.17% | 59,499 |
| Policy Change Clerk | 11.18% | 69,550 |
| Tariff Compiling Clerk | 11.19% | 66,318 |
Foreign languages spoken by set-o-type operators
- Spanish, 66.7%
- German, 33.3%
Set-o-type operator languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 66.7% |
| German | 33.3% |