Shearing machine operator demographics and statistics in the US
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Shearing machine operator gender statistics
1.2% of shearing machine operators are women and 98.8% of shearing machine operators are men.
- Male, 98.8%
- Female, 1.2%
Shearing machine operator gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Male | 98.8% |
| Female | 1.2% |
Shearing machine operator gender pay gap
Women earn 95¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$30,750
Female income
$29,319
Shearing machine operator gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in shearing machine operator positions over time. Currently, 1.2% of shearing machine operators are female.
Shearing machine operator gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 98.93% | 1.07% |
| 2011 | 98.63% | 1.37% |
| 2012 | 98.89% | 1.11% |
| 2013 | 98.95% | 1.05% |
| 2014 | 98.88% | 1.12% |
| 2015 | 99.12% | 0.88% |
| 2016 | 98.98% | 1.02% |
| 2017 | 99.01% | 0.99% |
| 2018 | 98.77% | 1.23% |
| 2019 | 98.77% | 1.23% |
| 2020 | 98.79% | 1.21% |
| 2021 | 98.77% | 1.23% |
Shearing machine operator related jobs gender ratio
We compared shearing machine operators with similar job titles to see how gender ratios vary. As you can see, head machinist and die repair machinist have the biggest gender ratio gaps.
| Job title | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Special Process Person | 31% | 69% |
| Shearing Machine Operator | 99% | 1% |
| Research And Development Machinist | 99% | 1% |
| Die Repair Machinist | 99% | 1% |
| Head Machinist | 99% | 1% |
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Shearing machine operator demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among shearing machine operators is White, which makes up 71.8% of all shearing machine operators. Comparatively, 13.4% of shearing machine operators are Hispanic or Latino and 7.9% of shearing machine operators are Black or African American.
- White, 71.8%
- Hispanic or Latino, 13.4%
- Black or African American, 7.9%
- Unknown, 4.4%
- Asian, 1.7%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.8%
Shearing machine operator race
| Shearing machine operator race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 71.8% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 13.4% |
| Black or African American | 7.9% |
| Unknown | 4.4% |
| Asian | 1.7% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.8% |
Shearing machine operator race and ethnicity over time
See how shearing machine operator racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Shearing machine operator race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 75.61% | 8.92% | 1.39% | 12.77% |
| 2011 | 75.80% | 9.73% | 1.63% | 11.13% |
| 2012 | 73.65% | 9.91% | 1.82% | 13.30% |
| 2013 | 73.96% | 9.26% | 1.83% | 12.28% |
| 2014 | 73.99% | 7.50% | 2.62% | 12.90% |
| 2015 | 72.86% | 7.38% | 2.42% | 15.24% |
| 2016 | 74.88% | 7.30% | 2.55% | 13.39% |
| 2017 | 72.65% | 8.46% | 2.03% | 13.65% |
| 2018 | 75.32% | 7.30% | 2.87% | 12.20% |
| 2019 | 77.78% | 6.78% | 1.57% | 11.31% |
| 2020 | 73.26% | 9.95% | 1.49% | 9.83% |
| 2021 | 71.84% | 7.93% | 1.68% | 13.41% |
Shearing machine operator wage gap by race
According to our data, white shearing machine operators have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Unknown shearing machine operators have the lowest average salary at $29,696.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $29,696 |
| White | $31,616 |
| Black or African American | $31,150 |
| Asian | $30,365 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $30,960 |
Average shearing machine operator age
See how the average age of shearing machine operators varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Female
Shearing machine operator age by race and gender
| Race | Male age | Female age |
|---|---|---|
| Unknown | 43 | |
| White | 48 | 48 |
| Black or African American | 50 | 41.5 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 47.5 |
Shearing machine operator age breakdown
The average age of shearing machine operators is 40+ years years old, representing 68% of the shearing machine operator population.
Shearing machine operator age breakdown
| Shearing Machine Operator Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 68% |
| 30-40 years | 17% |
| 20-30 years | 14% |
Shearing machine operator educational attainment
The most common degree for shearing machine operators is high school diploma, with 46% of shearing machine operators earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are bachelor's degree degree at 21% and bachelor's degree degree at 14%.
- High School Diploma, 46%
- Bachelor's, 21%
- Associate, 14%
- Diploma, 7%
- Other Degrees, 12%
Shearing machine operators by degree level
| Shearing machine operator degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| High School Diploma | 46% |
| Bachelor's | 21% |
| Associate | 14% |
| Diploma | 7% |
| Other Degrees | 12% |
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Shearing machine operator employment statistics
Company size where shearing machine operators work
Below, you can see the size of companies where shearing machine operators work.
Shearing machine operator jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 2% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 15% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 30% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 13% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 22% |
| > 10,000 employees | 17% |
Shearing machine operator jobs by industry
The most common industries for shearing machine operators are manufacturing, professional and technology.
Shearing machine operator industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Manufacturing | 35% |
| Professional | 23% |
| Technology | 15% |
| Fortune 500 | 8% |
| Finance | 4% |
| Retail | 4% |
| Transportation | 2% |
| Government | 2% |
| Energy | 2% |
| Utilities | 2% |
| Health Care | 2% |
Shearing machine operator turnover and employment statistics
Shearing machine operator unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for shearing machine operators between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Shearing machine operator unemployment rate by year
| Year | Shearing machine operator unemployment rate |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 19.96% |
| 2011 | 12.01% |
| 2012 | 11.05% |
| 2013 | 8.19% |
| 2014 | 6.40% |
| 2015 | 4.69% |
| 2016 | 5.10% |
| 2017 | 5.70% |
| 2018 | 5.07% |
| 2019 | 3.79% |
| 2020 | 4.89% |
| 2021 | 6.42% |
Average shearing machine operator tenure
The average shearing machine operator stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 95 shearing machine operators resumes in Zippia's database.
Shearing machine operator tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 19% |
| 1-2 years | 34% |
| 3-4 years | 18% |
| 5-7 years | 11% |
| 8-10 years | 9% |
| 11+ years | 8% |
Shearing machine operator LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of shearing machine 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Boilermaker Welder | 2.57% | 7,076 |
| Shearing Machine Operator | 2.74% | - |
| Core Setter | 3.20% | 2,035 |
| Manual Machinist | 3.26% | 9,149 |
| Roughing Mill Operator | 3.27% | 26,705 |
| Automation Machine Operator | 5.87% | 72,674 |
| Linter Saw Sharpener | 6.48% | 540 |
Similar shearing machine operator jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Boilermaker Welder | 2.57% | 7,076 |
| Core Setter | 3.20% | 2,035 |
| Manual Machinist | 3.26% | 9,149 |
| Roughing Mill Operator | 3.27% | 26,705 |
| Automation Machine Operator | 5.87% | 72,674 |
| Linter Saw Sharpener | 6.48% | 540 |
Foreign languages spoken by shearing machine operators
- Spanish, 100.0%
Shearing machine operator languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 100.0% |