Soldering machine operator demographics and statistics in the US
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Soldering machine operator gender statistics
45.6% of soldering machine operators are women and 54.4% of soldering machine operators are men.
- Male, 54.4%
- Female, 45.6%
Soldering machine operator gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Male | 54.4% |
| Female | 45.6% |
Soldering machine operator gender pay gap
Women earn 87¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$33,934
Female income
$29,406
Soldering machine operator gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in soldering machine operator positions over time. Currently, 45.6% of soldering machine operators are female.
Soldering machine operator gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 54.60% | 45.40% |
| 2011 | 55.22% | 44.78% |
| 2012 | 51.15% | 48.85% |
| 2013 | 53.57% | 46.43% |
| 2014 | 54.47% | 45.53% |
| 2015 | 56.83% | 43.17% |
| 2016 | 55.96% | 44.04% |
| 2017 | 55.22% | 44.78% |
| 2018 | 52.12% | 47.88% |
| 2019 | 51.04% | 48.96% |
| 2020 | 51.20% | 48.80% |
| 2021 | 54.37% | 45.63% |
Soldering machine operator related jobs gender ratio
We compared soldering 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% |
| Soldering Machine Operator | 54% | 46% |
| Research And Development Machinist | 99% | 1% |
| Die Repair Machinist | 99% | 1% |
| Head Machinist | 99% | 1% |
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Soldering machine operator demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among soldering machine operators is White, which makes up 62.5% of all soldering machine operators. Comparatively, 18.4% of soldering machine operators are Hispanic or Latino and 10.2% of soldering machine operators are Black or African American.
- White, 62.5%
- Hispanic or Latino, 18.4%
- Black or African American, 10.2%
- Unknown, 4.1%
- Asian, 3.0%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 1.8%
Soldering machine operator race
| Soldering machine operator race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 62.5% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 18.4% |
| Black or African American | 10.2% |
| Unknown | 4.1% |
| Asian | 3.0% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 1.8% |
Soldering machine operator race and ethnicity over time
See how soldering machine operator racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Soldering machine operator race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 66.21% | 11.06% | 3.44% | 16.14% |
| 2011 | 66.75% | 10.92% | 2.92% | 15.77% |
| 2012 | 66.99% | 10.92% | 2.99% | 15.12% |
| 2013 | 66.57% | 10.89% | 3.04% | 16.29% |
| 2014 | 66.62% | 11.22% | 2.81% | 16.22% |
| 2015 | 65.85% | 10.94% | 2.82% | 16.90% |
| 2016 | 66.25% | 11.14% | 2.97% | 16.29% |
| 2017 | 66.89% | 9.84% | 3.02% | 16.44% |
| 2018 | 67.12% | 9.77% | 2.70% | 16.63% |
| 2019 | 67.43% | 9.93% | 3.01% | 16.27% |
| 2020 | 64.58% | 10.36% | 2.54% | 16.57% |
| 2021 | 62.45% | 10.25% | 3.02% | 18.42% |
Soldering machine operator wage gap by race
According to our data, white soldering machine operators have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Black or african american soldering machine operators have the lowest average salary at $32,598.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $33,661 |
| White | $34,758 |
| Black or African American | $32,598 |
| Asian | $34,537 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $34,159 |
Average soldering machine operator age
See how the average age of soldering machine operators varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Soldering machine operator age by race and gender
| Race | Male age | Female age |
|---|---|---|
| Black or African American | 44 | 46.5 |
| Unknown | 36 | 35.5 |
| Asian | 50 | 47 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 41 | 47 |
| White | 39 | 37 |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 39.5 |
Soldering machine operator age breakdown
The average age of soldering machine operators is 40+ years years old, representing 51% of the soldering machine operator population.
Soldering machine operator age breakdown
| Soldering Machine Operator Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 51% |
| 30-40 years | 25% |
| 20-30 years | 23% |
Soldering machine operator educational attainment
The most common degree for soldering machine operators is high school diploma, with 50% of soldering machine operators earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are associate degree degree at 21% and associate degree degree at 14%.
- High School Diploma, 50%
- Associate, 21%
- Bachelor's, 14%
- Diploma, 7%
- Other Degrees, 8%
Soldering machine operators by degree level
| Soldering machine operator degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| High School Diploma | 50% |
| Associate | 21% |
| Bachelor's | 14% |
| Diploma | 7% |
| Other Degrees | 8% |
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Soldering machine operator wage gap by degree level
According to the data, soldering machine operators with a Bachelor's degree earn more than those without, at $36,186 annually. With a Associate degree, soldering machine operators earn a median annual income of $34,909 compared to $33,983 for soldering machine operators with an High School Diploma degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| High School Diploma or Less | $33,983 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $36,186 |
| Some College/ Associate Degree | $34,909 |
Soldering machine operator employment statistics
Company size where soldering machine operators work
Below, you can see the size of companies where soldering machine operators work.
Soldering machine operator jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 7% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 18% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 19% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 11% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 23% |
| > 10,000 employees | 23% |
Soldering machine operator jobs by industry
The most common industries for soldering machine operators are manufacturing, technology and professional.
Soldering machine operator industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Manufacturing | 32% |
| Technology | 20% |
| Fortune 500 | 17% |
| Professional | 11% |
| Pharmaceutical | 3% |
| Retail | 3% |
| Health Care | 3% |
| Automotive | 3% |
| Telecommunication | 2% |
| Internet | 2% |
| Media | 2% |
| Real Estate | 2% |
| Construction | 2% |
| Finance | 2% |
Soldering machine operator turnover and employment statistics
Soldering machine operator unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for soldering machine operators between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Soldering machine operator unemployment rate by year
| Year | Soldering machine operator unemployment rate |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 15.84% |
| 2011 | 12.42% |
| 2012 | 10.02% |
| 2013 | 8.95% |
| 2014 | 6.75% |
| 2015 | 6.41% |
| 2016 | 6.74% |
| 2017 | 5.37% |
| 2018 | 4.24% |
| 2019 | 4.83% |
| 2020 | 7.11% |
| 2021 | 6.82% |
Average soldering machine operator tenure
The average soldering machine operator stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 117 soldering machine operators resumes in Zippia's database.
Soldering machine operator tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 23% |
| 1-2 years | 32% |
| 3-4 years | 14% |
| 5-7 years | 16% |
| 8-10 years | 6% |
| 11+ years | 9% |
Soldering machine operator LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of soldering 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Soldering Machine Operator | 2.57% | - |
| Tool Maker | 2.99% | 18,166 |
| Annealing Oven Operator | 3.20% | 25,662 |
| Conventional Machinist | 3.26% | 9,088 |
| Drop Forge Hand | 3.27% | 4,538 |
| Turret Lathe Operator | 5.87% | 44,277 |
| Drill Grinder | 6.48% | 870 |
Similar soldering machine operator jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Tool Maker | 2.99% | 18,166 |
| Annealing Oven Operator | 3.20% | 25,662 |
| Conventional Machinist | 3.26% | 9,088 |
| Drop Forge Hand | 3.27% | 4,538 |
| Turret Lathe Operator | 5.87% | 44,277 |
| Drill Grinder | 6.48% | 870 |
Foreign languages spoken by soldering machine operators
The most common foreign language among soldering machine operators is Spanish at 66.7%. The second-most popular foreign language spoken is Thai at 16.7% and Vietnamese is the third-most popular at 16.7%.
- Spanish, 66.7%
- Thai, 16.7%
- Vietnamese, 16.7%
Soldering machine operator languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 66.7% |
| Thai | 16.7% |
| Vietnamese | 16.7% |