Smelter operator demographics and statistics in the US
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Smelter operator gender statistics
4.5% of smelter operators are women and 95.5% of smelter operators are men.
- Male, 95.5%
- Female, 4.5%
Smelter operator gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Male | 95.5% |
| Female | 4.5% |
Smelter operator gender pay gap
Women earn 82¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$40,581
Female income
$33,379
Smelter operator gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in smelter operator positions over time. Currently, 4.5% of smelter operators are female.
Smelter operator gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 98.18% | 1.82% |
| 2011 | 97.72% | 2.28% |
| 2012 | 97.07% | 2.93% |
| 2013 | 97.75% | 2.25% |
| 2014 | 99.10% | 0.90% |
| 2015 | 96.32% | 3.68% |
| 2016 | 96.49% | 3.51% |
| 2017 | 96.93% | 3.07% |
| 2018 | 96.68% | 3.32% |
| 2019 | 97.13% | 2.87% |
| 2020 | 98.19% | 1.81% |
| 2021 | 95.45% | 4.55% |
Smelter operator related jobs gender ratio
We compared smelter 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% |
| Smelter Operator | 95% | 5% |
| Research And Development Machinist | 99% | 1% |
| Die Repair Machinist | 99% | 1% |
| Head Machinist | 99% | 1% |
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Smelter operator demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among smelter operators is White, which makes up 67.6% of all smelter operators. Comparatively, 14.2% of smelter operators are Hispanic or Latino and 9.9% of smelter operators are Black or African American.
- White, 67.6%
- Hispanic or Latino, 14.2%
- Black or African American, 9.9%
- Unknown, 4.7%
- Asian, 2.8%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.8%
Smelter operator race
| Smelter operator race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 67.6% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 14.2% |
| Black or African American | 9.9% |
| Unknown | 4.7% |
| Asian | 2.8% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.8% |
Smelter operator race and ethnicity over time
See how smelter operator racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Smelter operator race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 75.27% | 13.45% | 1.45% | 9.09% |
| 2011 | 72.35% | 14.65% | 1.49% | 10.16% |
| 2012 | 80.69% | 6.95% | 0.77% | 8.11% |
| 2013 | 79.08% | 11.70% | 0.35% | 6.74% |
| 2014 | 75.76% | 9.76% | 1.68% | 11.45% |
| 2015 | 73.13% | 14.55% | 1.12% | 7.84% |
| 2016 | 77.36% | 10.57% | 1.13% | 7.92% |
| 2017 | 73.55% | 12.50% | 1.79% | 10.00% |
| 2018 | 71.81% | 10.53% | 2.63% | 13.53% |
| 2019 | 73.29% | 9.25% | 0.34% | 14.73% |
| 2020 | 79.72% | 7.83% | 1.38% | 7.83% |
| 2021 | 67.59% | 9.93% | 2.84% | 14.18% |
Smelter operator wage gap by race
According to our data, asian smelter operators have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Unknown smelter operators have the lowest average salary at $35,913.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $35,913 |
| White | $39,713 |
| Black or African American | $38,534 |
| Asian | $44,800 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $44,704 |
Smelter operator age breakdown
The average age of smelter operators is 40+ years years old, representing 59% of the smelter operator population.
Smelter operator age breakdown
| Smelter Operator Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 59% |
| 30-40 years | 25% |
| 20-30 years | 16% |
Smelter operator educational attainment
The most common degree for smelter operators is high school diploma, with 65% of smelter operators earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are bachelor's degree degree at 18% and bachelor's degree degree at 12%.
- High School Diploma, 65%
- Bachelor's, 18%
- Diploma, 12%
- Associate, 6%
Smelter operators by degree level
| Smelter operator degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| High School Diploma | 65% |
| Bachelor's | 18% |
| Diploma | 12% |
| Associate | 6% |
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Smelter operator employment statistics
Company size where smelter operators work
Below, you can see the size of companies where smelter operators work.
Smelter operator jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 50 - 100 employees | 9% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 27% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 18% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 27% |
| > 10,000 employees | 18% |
Smelter operator turnover and employment statistics
Smelter operator unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for smelter operators between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Smelter operator unemployment rate by year
| Year | Smelter operator unemployment rate |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 13.56% |
| 2011 | 10.22% |
| 2012 | 9.05% |
| 2013 | 6.36% |
| 2014 | 3.94% |
| 2015 | 3.03% |
| 2016 | 2.80% |
| 2017 | 4.37% |
| 2018 | 2.80% |
| 2019 | 2.92% |
| 2020 | 3.93% |
| 2021 | 7.95% |
Average smelter operator tenure
The average smelter operator stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 42 smelter operators resumes in Zippia's database.
Smelter operator tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 22% |
| 1-2 years | 29% |
| 3-4 years | 20% |
| 5-7 years | 22% |
| 8-10 years | 2% |
| 11+ years | 4% |
Smelter operator LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of smelter 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Heliarc Welder | 2.57% | 7,051 |
| Composite Technician | 3.20% | 24,674 |
| Computer Numerical Controller Machinist | 3.26% | 32,345 |
| Roll Setter | 3.27% | 2,861 |
| Broaching Machine Operator | 5.87% | 58,168 |
| Metal Finisher | 6.48% | 4,896 |
| Smelter Operator | 7.00% | - |
Similar smelter operator jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Heliarc Welder | 2.57% | 7,051 |
| Composite Technician | 3.20% | 24,674 |
| Computer Numerical Controller Machinist | 3.26% | 32,345 |
| Roll Setter | 3.27% | 2,861 |
| Broaching Machine Operator | 5.87% | 58,168 |
| Metal Finisher | 6.48% | 4,896 |
Foreign languages spoken by smelter operators
- Spanish, 100.0%
Smelter operator languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 100.0% |