Silk screener demographics and statistics in the US
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Silk screener gender statistics
27.8% of silk screeners are women and 72.2% of silk screeners are men.
- Male, 72.2%
- Female, 27.8%
Silk screener gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Male | 72.2% |
| Female | 27.8% |
Silk screener gender pay gap
Women earn 93¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$29,826
Female income
$27,764
Silk screener gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in silk screener positions over time. Currently, 27.8% of silk screeners are female.
Silk screener gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 76.30% | 23.70% |
| 2011 | 75.99% | 24.01% |
| 2012 | 77.70% | 22.30% |
| 2013 | 74.69% | 25.31% |
| 2014 | 75.75% | 24.25% |
| 2015 | 75.29% | 24.71% |
| 2016 | 75.04% | 24.96% |
| 2017 | 75.56% | 24.44% |
| 2018 | 73.10% | 26.90% |
| 2019 | 76.22% | 23.78% |
| 2020 | 73.87% | 26.13% |
| 2021 | 72.18% | 27.82% |
Silk screener related jobs gender ratio
We compared silk screeners with similar job titles to see how gender ratios vary. As you can see, offset pressman and printing pressman have the biggest gender ratio gaps.
| Job title | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Ad Setter | 20% | 80% |
| Folder | 27% | 73% |
| Typographer | 30% | 70% |
| Silk Screener | 72% | 28% |
| 1st Pressman | 97% | 3% |
| Printing Pressman | 97% | 3% |
| Offset Pressman | 98% | 2% |
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Silk screener demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among silk screeners is White, which makes up 61.6% of all silk screeners. Comparatively, 18.6% of silk screeners are Hispanic or Latino and 8.9% of silk screeners are Black or African American.
- White, 61.6%
- Hispanic or Latino, 18.6%
- Black or African American, 8.9%
- Asian, 6.9%
- Unknown, 3.4%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.6%
Silk screener race
| Silk screener race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 61.6% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 18.6% |
| Black or African American | 8.9% |
| Asian | 6.9% |
| Unknown | 3.4% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.6% |
Silk screener race and ethnicity over time
See how silk screener racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Silk screener race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 65.36% | 10.62% | 4.93% | 17.28% |
| 2011 | 64.70% | 10.55% | 4.81% | 17.95% |
| 2012 | 61.54% | 10.60% | 6.45% | 19.47% |
| 2013 | 65.52% | 9.19% | 5.38% | 18.51% |
| 2014 | 64.91% | 9.18% | 6.27% | 17.90% |
| 2015 | 65.75% | 9.20% | 5.84% | 17.14% |
| 2016 | 64.65% | 8.38% | 6.00% | 18.96% |
| 2017 | 63.17% | 9.60% | 6.41% | 18.82% |
| 2018 | 65.43% | 8.42% | 5.29% | 18.62% |
| 2019 | 64.53% | 8.69% | 5.74% | 18.93% |
| 2020 | 65.93% | 9.00% | 4.83% | 16.86% |
| 2021 | 61.62% | 8.90% | 6.90% | 18.64% |
Silk screener wage gap by race
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $29,744 |
| White | $30,150 |
| Black or African American | $29,537 |
| Asian | $30,411 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $29,301 |
Average silk screener age
See how the average age of silk screeners varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Silk screener age by race and gender
| Race | Male age | Female age |
|---|---|---|
| Unknown | 49 | 52 |
| White | 52 | 51 |
| Black or African American | 51 | 52 |
| Asian | 52 | |
| Hispanic or Latino | 46 | 47 |
Silk screener age breakdown
The average age of silk screeners is 40+ years years old, representing 75% of the silk screener population.
Silk screener age breakdown
| Silk Screener Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 75% |
| 30-40 years | 18% |
| 20-30 years | 8% |
Silk screener educational attainment
The most common degree for silk screeners is high school diploma, with 44% of silk screeners earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are associate degree degree at 22% and associate degree degree at 17%.
- High School Diploma, 44%
- Associate, 22%
- Bachelor's, 17%
- Diploma, 11%
- Other Degrees, 6%
Silk screeners by degree level
| Silk screener degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| High School Diploma | 44% |
| Associate | 22% |
| Bachelor's | 17% |
| Diploma | 11% |
| Other Degrees | 6% |
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Silk screener wage gap by degree level
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| High School Diploma or Less | $30,236 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $30,094 |
| Some College/ Associate Degree | $29,977 |
Silk screener employment statistics
Most silk screeners work for a private in the manufacturing industry.
Company size where silk screeners work
Below, you can see the size of companies where silk screeners work.
Silk screener jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 12% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 16% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 32% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 11% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 19% |
| > 10,000 employees | 10% |
Silk screener jobs by company type
Employees with the silk screener job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most silk screeners prefer to work at private companies over public companies.
Silk screener jobs by sector
| Company type | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 1% |
| Public | 9% |
| Private | 88% |
| Government | 2% |
Silk screener jobs by industry
The most common industries for silk screeners are manufacturing, retail and professional.
Silk screener industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Manufacturing | 30% |
| Retail | 10% |
| Professional | 10% |
| Technology | 10% |
| Hospitality | 6% |
| Media | 4% |
| Health Care | 4% |
| Non Profits | 4% |
| Transportation | 3% |
| Finance | 3% |
| Fortune 500 | 3% |
| Government | 2% |
| Automotive | 2% |
| Construction | 2% |
| Telecommunication | 2% |
| Start-up | 2% |
| Real Estate | 2% |
| Pharmaceutical | 1% |
| Internet | 1% |
| Utilities | 1% |
| Education | 1% |
Silk screener turnover and employment statistics
Silk screener unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for silk screeners between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Silk screener unemployment rate by year
| Year | Silk screener unemployment rate |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 12.31% |
| 2011 | 11.87% |
| 2012 | 8.30% |
| 2013 | 7.97% |
| 2014 | 6.16% |
| 2015 | 4.53% |
| 2016 | 4.02% |
| 2017 | 3.15% |
| 2018 | 2.98% |
| 2019 | 2.78% |
| 2020 | 5.62% |
| 2021 | 6.37% |
Average silk screener tenure
The average silk screener stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 433 silk screeners resumes in Zippia's database.
Silk screener tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 25% |
| 1-2 years | 33% |
| 3-4 years | 15% |
| 5-7 years | 12% |
| 8-10 years | 5% |
| 11+ years | 11% |
Silk screener LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of silk screeners 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Wastewater Treatment Operator | 2.37% | 32,561 |
| Machine Set Up Operator | 2.83% | 61,986 |
| Quality Assurance Inspector | 3.84% | 74,410 |
| Laundry Aide | 5.06% | 45,254 |
| Silk Screener | 5.41% | - |
| Chemical Operator | 9.20% | 36,522 |
| Scanner Operator | 20.58% | 29,750 |
Similar silk screener jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Wastewater Treatment Operator | 2.37% | 32,561 |
| Machine Set Up Operator | 2.83% | 61,986 |
| Quality Assurance Inspector | 3.84% | 74,410 |
| Laundry Aide | 5.06% | 45,254 |
| Chemical Operator | 9.20% | 36,522 |
| Scanner Operator | 20.58% | 29,750 |
Foreign languages spoken by silk screeners
The most common foreign language among silk screeners is Spanish at 57.1%. The second-most popular foreign language spoken is Wolof at 14.3% and Portuguese is the third-most popular at 14.3%.
- Spanish, 57.1%
- Wolof, 14.3%
- Portuguese, 14.3%
- French, 14.3%
Silk screener languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 57.1% |
| Wolof | 14.3% |
| Portuguese | 14.3% |
| French | 14.3% |
