Spooling operator demographics and statistics in the US
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Spooling operator gender statistics
33.0% of spooling operators are women and 67.0% of spooling operators are men.
- Male, 67.0%
- Female, 33.0%
Spooling operator gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Male | 67.0% |
| Female | 33.0% |
Spooling operator gender pay gap
Women earn 99¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$36,928
Female income
$36,563
Spooling operator gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in spooling operator positions over time. Currently, 33.0% of spooling operators are female.
Spooling operator gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 51.07% | 48.93% |
| 2011 | 60.02% | 39.98% |
| 2012 | 59.26% | 40.74% |
| 2013 | 56.44% | 43.56% |
| 2014 | 63.65% | 36.35% |
| 2015 | 63.15% | 36.85% |
| 2016 | 65.14% | 34.86% |
| 2017 | 55.16% | 44.84% |
| 2018 | 73.46% | 26.54% |
| 2019 | 71.71% | 28.29% |
| 2020 | 72.03% | 27.97% |
| 2021 | 67.05% | 32.95% |
Spooling operator related jobs gender ratio
We compared spooling 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% |
| Spooling Operator | 67% | 33% |
| Dry Finisher | 94% | 6% |
| Cloth Doffer | 95% | 5% |
| Dye Tub Operator | 97% | 3% |
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Spooling operator demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among spooling operators is White, which makes up 54.2% of all spooling operators. Comparatively, 22.3% of spooling operators are Hispanic or Latino and 14.4% of spooling 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%
Spooling operator race
| Spooling 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% |
Spooling operator race and ethnicity over time
See how spooling operator racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Spooling operator race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 55.96% | 26.94% | 4.66% | 9.33% |
| 2011 | 55.14% | 25.70% | 2.80% | 14.95% |
| 2012 | 55.47% | 28.01% | 1.65% | 13.18% |
| 2013 | 58.53% | 27.97% | 1.95% | 9.76% |
| 2014 | 56.67% | 22.04% | 0.63% | 18.26% |
| 2015 | 47.97% | 29.08% | 3.63% | 17.45% |
| 2016 | 54.91% | 22.46% | 1.66% | 18.30% |
| 2017 | 55.65% | 17.39% | 2.61% | 20.87% |
| 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% |
Spooling operator wage gap by race
According to our data, white spooling operators have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Hispanic or latino spooling operators have the lowest average salary at $36,249.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $36,650 |
| White | $38,617 |
| Black or African American | $36,558 |
| Asian | $36,614 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $36,249 |
Average spooling operator age
See how the average age of spooling operators varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Female
Spooling 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 |
Spooling operator age breakdown
The average age of spooling operators is 40+ years years old, representing 81% of the spooling operator population.
Spooling operator age breakdown
| Spooling Operator Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 81% |
| 30-40 years | 10% |
| 20-30 years | 8% |
Spooling operator educational attainment
The most common degree for spooling operators is high school diploma, with 58% of spooling operators earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are associate degree degree at 19% and associate degree degree at 9%.
- High School Diploma, 58%
- Associate, 19%
- Diploma, 9%
- Bachelor's, 9%
- Other Degrees, 5%
Spooling operators by degree level
| Spooling operator degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| High School Diploma | 58% |
| Associate | 19% |
| Diploma | 9% |
| Bachelor's | 9% |
| Other Degrees | 5% |
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Spooling operator wage gap by degree level
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| High School Diploma or Less | $37,538 |
| No Education | $36,224 |
Spooling operator employment statistics
Company size where spooling operators work
Below, you can see the size of companies where spooling operators work.
Spooling operator jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 4% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 9% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 24% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 7% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 22% |
| > 10,000 employees | 33% |
Spooling operator jobs by industry
The most common industries for spooling operators are manufacturing, professional and technology.
Spooling operator industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Manufacturing | 28% |
| Fortune 500 | 16% |
| Professional | 16% |
| Technology | 6% |
| Telecommunication | 4% |
| Energy | 4% |
| Hospitality | 4% |
| Construction | 4% |
| Finance | 4% |
| Retail | 2% |
| Government | 2% |
| Automotive | 2% |
| Non Profits | 2% |
| Health Care | 2% |
| Education | 2% |
| Real Estate | 2% |
Spooling operator turnover and employment statistics
Spooling operator unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for spooling operators between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Spooling operator unemployment rate by year
| Year | Spooling operator unemployment rate |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 21.53% |
| 2011 | 16.98% |
| 2012 | 16.43% |
| 2013 | 10.34% |
| 2014 | 6.72% |
| 2015 | 3.09% |
| 2016 | 7.14% |
| 2017 | 8.00% |
| 2018 | 2.61% |
| 2019 | 2.86% |
| 2020 | 9.55% |
| 2021 | 6.05% |
Average spooling operator tenure
The average spooling operator stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 109 spooling operators resumes in Zippia's database.
Spooling operator tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 32% |
| 1-2 years | 27% |
| 3-4 years | 19% |
| 5-7 years | 14% |
| 8-10 years | 2% |
| 11+ years | 6% |
Spooling operator LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of spooling 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Hat Blocker | 5.10% | 6 |
| Upholstery Pattern Designer | 5.26% | 43,871 |
| Lockstitch Zipper Setter | 5.45% | 1,845 |
| Spooling Operator | 7.83% | - |
| Coat Cutter | 12.01% | 4,538 |
Similar spooling operator jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Hat Blocker | 5.10% | 6 |
| Upholstery Pattern Designer | 5.26% | 43,871 |
| Lockstitch Zipper Setter | 5.45% | 1,845 |
| Coat Cutter | 12.01% | 4,538 |