Smt operator demographics and statistics in the US
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Smt operator gender statistics
29.0% of smt operators are women and 71.0% of smt operators are men.
- Male, 71.0%
- Female, 29.0%
Smt operator gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Male | 71.0% |
| Female | 29.0% |
Smt operator gender pay gap
Women earn 91¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$36,277
Female income
$32,890
Smt operator gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in smt operator positions over time. Currently, 29.0% of smt operators are female.
Smt operator gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 69.62% | 30.38% |
| 2011 | 69.76% | 30.24% |
| 2012 | 69.79% | 30.21% |
| 2013 | 70.37% | 29.63% |
| 2014 | 70.75% | 29.25% |
| 2015 | 71.68% | 28.32% |
| 2016 | 70.98% | 29.02% |
| 2017 | 70.28% | 29.72% |
| 2018 | 72.48% | 27.52% |
| 2019 | 71.71% | 28.29% |
| 2020 | 70.48% | 29.52% |
| 2021 | 70.97% | 29.03% |
Smt operator related jobs gender ratio
We compared smt operators with similar job titles to see how gender ratios vary. As you can see, corrugator and stone cutter have the biggest gender ratio gaps.
| Job title | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Screen Examiner | 7% | 93% |
| Cake Decorator | 9% | 91% |
| Garment Inspector | 10% | 90% |
| SMT Operator | 71% | 29% |
| Bucket Operator | 99% | 1% |
| Stone Cutter | 99% | 1% |
| Corrugator | 99% | 1% |
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Smt operator demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among smt operators is White, which makes up 54.9% of all smt operators. Comparatively, 20.5% of smt operators are Hispanic or Latino and 11.8% of smt operators are Black or African American.
- White, 54.9%
- Hispanic or Latino, 20.5%
- Black or African American, 11.8%
- Asian, 7.7%
- Unknown, 4.2%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.9%
Smt operator race
| Smt operator race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 54.9% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 20.5% |
| Black or African American | 11.8% |
| Asian | 7.7% |
| Unknown | 4.2% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.9% |
Smt operator race and ethnicity over time
See how smt operator racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Smt operator race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 59.14% | 13.07% | 6.64% | 18.88% |
| 2011 | 59.81% | 13.22% | 6.58% | 18.01% |
| 2012 | 58.49% | 13.18% | 6.66% | 19.51% |
| 2013 | 59.71% | 12.66% | 6.50% | 18.87% |
| 2014 | 58.97% | 12.65% | 6.42% | 19.43% |
| 2015 | 59.82% | 12.64% | 6.71% | 18.38% |
| 2016 | 58.69% | 12.71% | 6.71% | 19.23% |
| 2017 | 57.71% | 13.35% | 6.84% | 19.38% |
| 2018 | 59.22% | 12.33% | 7.00% | 18.94% |
| 2019 | 60.50% | 11.92% | 6.75% | 18.22% |
| 2020 | 57.70% | 11.93% | 7.71% | 18.24% |
| 2021 | 54.88% | 11.83% | 7.72% | 20.49% |
Smt operator wage gap by race
According to our data, white smt operators have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Black or african american smt operators have the lowest average salary at $35,297.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $36,877 |
| White | $37,489 |
| Black or African American | $35,297 |
| Asian | $35,939 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $35,824 |
Average smt operator age
See how the average age of smt operators varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Female
Smt operator age by race and gender
| Race | Male age | Female age |
|---|---|---|
| Black or African American | 42 | 45 |
| Unknown | 39 | 42 |
| Asian | 46 | 46 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 42 | 45 |
| White | 43 | 48 |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 38 | 50 |
Smt operator age breakdown
The average age of smt operators is 40+ years years old, representing 59% of the smt operator population.
Smt operator age breakdown
| SMT Operator Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 59% |
| 30-40 years | 24% |
| 20-30 years | 17% |
Smt operator educational attainment
The most common degree for smt operators is associate degree, with 32% of smt operators earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are high school diploma degree at 30% and high school diploma degree at 22%.
- Associate, 32%
- High School Diploma, 30%
- Bachelor's, 22%
- Diploma, 10%
- Other Degrees, 6%
Smt operators by degree level
| Smt operator degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Associate | 32% |
| High School Diploma | 30% |
| Bachelor's | 22% |
| Diploma | 10% |
| Other Degrees | 6% |
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Smt operator wage gap by degree level
According to the data, smt operators with a Master's degree earn more than those without, at $38,954 annually. With a Bachelor's degree, smt operators earn a median annual income of $36,727 compared to $36,131 for smt operators with an Associate degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| Master's Degree | $38,954 |
| High School Diploma or Less | $34,013 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $36,727 |
| Some College/ Associate Degree | $36,131 |
Smt operator employment statistics
Most smt operators work for a private in the manufacturing industry.
Company size where smt operators work
Below, you can see the size of companies where smt operators work.
Smt operator jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 7% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 13% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 25% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 11% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 27% |
| > 10,000 employees | 18% |
Smt operator jobs by company type
Employees with the smt operator job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most smt operators prefer to work at private companies over public companies.
Smt operator jobs by sector
| Company type | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 1% |
| Public | 30% |
| Private | 68% |
| Government | 0% |
Smt operator jobs by industry
The most common industries for smt operators are manufacturing, technology and professional.
Smt operator industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Manufacturing | 29% |
| Technology | 25% |
| Professional | 10% |
| Fortune 500 | 8% |
| Telecommunication | 5% |
| Retail | 3% |
| Start-up | 3% |
| Internet | 2% |
| Automotive | 2% |
| Health Care | 2% |
| Energy | 2% |
| Pharmaceutical | 1% |
| Media | 1% |
| Hospitality | 1% |
| Transportation | 1% |
| Construction | 1% |
| Finance | 1% |
| Education | 1% |
Smt operator turnover and employment statistics
Smt operator unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for smt operators between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Smt operator unemployment rate by year
| Year | Smt operator unemployment rate |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 13.80% |
| 2011 | 11.43% |
| 2012 | 10.36% |
| 2013 | 9.15% |
| 2014 | 7.55% |
| 2015 | 6.34% |
| 2016 | 5.52% |
| 2017 | 5.19% |
| 2018 | 4.89% |
| 2019 | 4.28% |
| 2020 | 6.59% |
| 2021 | 6.08% |
Average smt operator tenure
The average smt operator stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 1,884 smt operators resumes in Zippia's database.
Smt operator tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 22% |
| 1-2 years | 34% |
| 3-4 years | 17% |
| 5-7 years | 13% |
| 8-10 years | 5% |
| 11+ years | 9% |
Smt operator LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of smt 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Webbing Inspector | 4.47% | 16,566 |
| Brick Machine Operator | 4.75% | 61,633 |
| SMT Operator | 4.90% | - |
| Paper Machine Operator | 7.84% | 58,396 |
| Strong-Nitric Operator | 8.41% | 25,609 |
| Slitter Helper | 8.89% | 13,525 |
| Photograph Sorter | 15.21% | 18,474 |
Similar smt operator jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Webbing Inspector | 4.47% | 16,566 |
| Brick Machine Operator | 4.75% | 61,633 |
| Paper Machine Operator | 7.84% | 58,396 |
| Strong-Nitric Operator | 8.41% | 25,609 |
| Slitter Helper | 8.89% | 13,525 |
| Photograph Sorter | 15.21% | 18,474 |
Foreign languages spoken by smt operators
The most common foreign language among smt operators is Spanish at 55.1%. The second-most popular foreign language spoken is Vietnamese at 10.2% and French is the third-most popular at 4.1%.
- Spanish, 55.1%
- Vietnamese, 10.2%
- French, 4.1%
- Portuguese, 2.0%
- Khmer, 2.0%
- Other, 26.6%
Smt operator languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 55.1% |
| Vietnamese | 10.2% |
| French | 4.1% |
| Portuguese | 2.0% |
| Khmer | 2.0% |
| Other | 26.6% |
