Shrinking machine operator demographics and statistics in the US
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Shrinking machine operator gender statistics
33.3% of shrinking machine operators are women and 66.7% of shrinking machine operators are men.
- Male, 66.7%
- Female, 33.3%
Shrinking machine operator gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Male | 66.7% |
| Female | 33.3% |
Shrinking machine operator gender pay gap
Women earn 100¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$33,015
Female income
$32,891
Shrinking machine operator gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in shrinking machine operator positions over time. Currently, 33.3% of shrinking machine operators are female.
Shrinking machine operator gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 87.96% | 12.04% |
| 2011 | 85.59% | 14.41% |
| 2012 | 84.14% | 15.86% |
| 2013 | 84.83% | 15.17% |
| 2014 | 88.91% | 11.09% |
| 2015 | 83.53% | 16.47% |
| 2016 | 82.30% | 17.70% |
| 2017 | 87.33% | 12.67% |
| 2018 | 73.13% | 26.87% |
| 2019 | 71.36% | 28.64% |
| 2020 | 71.68% | 28.32% |
| 2021 | 66.67% | 33.33% |
Shrinking machine operator related jobs gender ratio
We compared shrinking machine operators with similar job titles to see how gender ratios vary. As you can see, dye tub operator and cloth doffer have the biggest gender ratio gaps.
| Job title | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Laundress | 3% | 97% |
| Custom Seamstress | 3% | 97% |
| Seamstress | 6% | 94% |
| Shrinking Machine Operator | 67% | 33% |
| Dry Finisher | 94% | 6% |
| Cloth Doffer | 95% | 5% |
| Dye Tub Operator | 97% | 3% |
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Shrinking machine operator demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among shrinking machine operators is White, which makes up 54.2% of all shrinking machine operators. Comparatively, 22.3% of shrinking machine operators are Hispanic or Latino and 14.4% of shrinking machine operators are Black or African American.
- White, 54.2%
- Hispanic or Latino, 22.3%
- Black or African American, 14.4%
- Asian, 4.4%
- Unknown, 3.8%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.9%
Shrinking machine operator race
| Shrinking machine operator race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 54.2% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 22.3% |
| Black or African American | 14.4% |
| Asian | 4.4% |
| Unknown | 3.8% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.9% |
Shrinking machine operator race and ethnicity over time
See how shrinking machine operator racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Shrinking machine operator race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 59.67% | 12.43% | 6.22% | 18.65% |
| 2011 | 50.30% | 11.52% | 5.45% | 26.06% |
| 2012 | 49.76% | 14.51% | 4.84% | 28.33% |
| 2013 | 60.33% | 10.74% | 2.48% | 23.14% |
| 2014 | 59.16% | 14.30% | 0.65% | 23.41% |
| 2015 | 46.76% | 13.24% | 7.06% | 29.12% |
| 2016 | 62.19% | 3.41% | 5.96% | 25.56% |
| 2017 | 61.18% | 8.47% | 2.82% | 24.47% |
| 2018 | 55.82% | 17.47% | 1.71% | 22.26% |
| 2019 | 54.30% | 16.23% | 6.95% | 19.21% |
| 2020 | 58.21% | 11.94% | 2.99% | 23.88% |
| 2021 | 54.23% | 14.42% | 4.39% | 22.26% |
Shrinking machine operator wage gap by race
According to our data, white shrinking machine operators have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Hispanic or latino shrinking machine operators have the lowest average salary at $32,705.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $32,929 |
| White | $33,696 |
| Black or African American | $32,867 |
| Asian | $32,888 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $32,705 |
Average shrinking machine operator age
See how the average age of shrinking machine operators varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Female
Shrinking machine operator age by race and gender
| Race | Male age | Female age |
|---|---|---|
| White | 49 | 58 |
| Black or African American | 44 | 60 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 53 | 49 |
Shrinking machine operator age breakdown
The average age of shrinking machine operators is 40+ years years old, representing 81% of the shrinking machine operator population.
Shrinking machine operator age breakdown
| Shrinking Machine Operator Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 81% |
| 30-40 years | 10% |
| 20-30 years | 8% |
Shrinking machine operator educational attainment
The most common degree for shrinking machine operators is high school diploma, with 41% of shrinking machine operators earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are diploma degree at 24% and diploma degree at 24%.
- High School Diploma, 41%
- Diploma, 24%
- Associate, 24%
- Bachelor's, 7%
- Other Degrees, 4%
Shrinking machine operators by degree level
| Shrinking machine operator degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| High School Diploma | 41% |
| Diploma | 24% |
| Associate | 24% |
| Bachelor's | 7% |
| Other Degrees | 4% |
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Shrinking machine operator wage gap by degree level
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| High School Diploma or Less | $33,274 |
| No Education | $32,695 |
Shrinking machine operator turnover and employment statistics
Shrinking machine operator unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for shrinking machine operators between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Shrinking machine operator unemployment rate by year
| Year | Shrinking machine operator unemployment rate |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 11.76% |
| 2011 | 12.70% |
| 2012 | 17.65% |
| 2013 | 9.57% |
| 2014 | 5.04% |
| 2015 | 1.06% |
| 2016 | 6.06% |
| 2017 | 7.32% |
| 2018 | 2.61% |
| 2019 | 2.86% |
| 2020 | 9.55% |
| 2021 | 6.05% |
Average shrinking machine operator tenure
The average shrinking machine operator stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 84 shrinking machine operators resumes in Zippia's database.
Shrinking machine operator tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 28% |
| 1-2 years | 30% |
| 3-4 years | 16% |
| 5-7 years | 10% |
| 8-10 years | 7% |
| 11+ years | 9% |
Shrinking machine operator LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of shrinking 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Wringer | 5.10% | 2,121 |
| Slip Cover Seamstress | 5.26% | 285 |
| Feller Machine Operator | 5.45% | 53,685 |
| Shrinking Machine Operator | 7.83% | - |
| Hand Quilter | 12.01% | 4,172 |
Similar shrinking machine operator jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Wringer | 5.10% | 2,121 |
| Slip Cover Seamstress | 5.26% | 285 |
| Feller Machine Operator | 5.45% | 53,685 |
| Hand Quilter | 12.01% | 4,172 |
Foreign languages spoken by shrinking machine operators
- Spanish, 100.0%
Shrinking machine operator languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 100.0% |