Spray operator demographics and statistics in the US
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Spray operator gender statistics
13.1% of spray operators are women and 86.9% of spray operators are men.
- Male, 86.9%
- Female, 13.1%
Spray operator gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Male | 86.9% |
| Female | 13.1% |
Spray operator gender pay gap
Women earn 90¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$36,398
Female income
$32,844
Spray operator gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in spray operator positions over time. Currently, 13.1% of spray operators are female.
Spray operator gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 86.75% | 13.25% |
| 2011 | 85.39% | 14.61% |
| 2012 | 84.02% | 15.98% |
| 2013 | 83.95% | 16.05% |
| 2014 | 86.04% | 13.96% |
| 2015 | 87.10% | 12.90% |
| 2016 | 84.04% | 15.96% |
| 2017 | 85.87% | 14.13% |
| 2018 | 87.15% | 12.85% |
| 2019 | 85.93% | 14.07% |
| 2020 | 82.72% | 17.28% |
| 2021 | 86.94% | 13.06% |
Spray operator related jobs gender ratio
We compared spray 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% |
| Spray Operator | 87% | 13% |
| Bucket Operator | 99% | 1% |
| Stone Cutter | 99% | 1% |
| Corrugator | 99% | 1% |
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Spray operator demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among spray operators is White, which makes up 62.9% of all spray operators. Comparatively, 18.0% of spray operators are Hispanic or Latino and 10.9% of spray operators are Black or African American.
- White, 62.9%
- Hispanic or Latino, 18.0%
- Black or African American, 10.9%
- Unknown, 4.1%
- Asian, 3.5%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.6%
Spray operator race
| Spray operator race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 62.9% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 18.0% |
| Black or African American | 10.9% |
| Unknown | 4.1% |
| Asian | 3.5% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.6% |
Spray operator race and ethnicity over time
See how spray operator racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Spray operator race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 65.94% | 9.82% | 3.47% | 17.89% |
| 2011 | 64.49% | 12.01% | 2.74% | 17.71% |
| 2012 | 64.63% | 11.04% | 2.99% | 19.14% |
| 2013 | 65.61% | 11.08% | 3.84% | 16.63% |
| 2014 | 67.56% | 11.01% | 3.39% | 15.24% |
| 2015 | 65.88% | 10.42% | 2.87% | 17.25% |
| 2016 | 63.65% | 11.61% | 3.85% | 18.45% |
| 2017 | 66.97% | 10.10% | 3.81% | 16.29% |
| 2018 | 65.17% | 11.43% | 3.39% | 17.04% |
| 2019 | 69.36% | 9.74% | 3.47% | 14.55% |
| 2020 | 66.11% | 9.68% | 3.63% | 14.96% |
| 2021 | 62.90% | 10.95% | 3.50% | 18.04% |
Spray operator wage gap by race
According to our data, asian spray operators have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Hispanic or latino spray operators have the lowest average salary at $34,516.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $36,956 |
| White | $36,674 |
| Black or African American | $35,943 |
| Asian | $37,993 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $34,516 |
Average spray operator age
See how the average age of spray operators varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Spray operator age by race and gender
| Race | Male age | Female age |
|---|---|---|
| Unknown | 38 | |
| White | 41 | 41.5 |
| Black or African American | 46 | |
| Asian | 42 | |
| Hispanic or Latino | 41 | 40 |
Spray operator age breakdown
The average age of spray operators is 40+ years years old, representing 55% of the spray operator population.
Spray operator age breakdown
| Spray Operator Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 55% |
| 30-40 years | 27% |
| 20-30 years | 17% |
Spray operator educational attainment
The most common degree for spray operators is high school diploma, with 47% of spray operators earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are associate degree degree at 19% and associate degree degree at 19%.
- High School Diploma, 47%
- Associate, 19%
- Bachelor's, 19%
- Diploma, 7%
- Other Degrees, 8%
Spray operators by degree level
| Spray operator degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| High School Diploma | 47% |
| Associate | 19% |
| Bachelor's | 19% |
| Diploma | 7% |
| Other Degrees | 8% |
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Spray operator employment statistics
Most spray operators work for a private in the manufacturing industry.
Company size where spray operators work
Below, you can see the size of companies where spray operators work.
Spray operator jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 8% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 14% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 23% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 6% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 26% |
| > 10,000 employees | 23% |
Spray operator jobs by company type
Employees with the spray operator job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most spray operators prefer to work at private companies over public companies.
Spray operator jobs by sector
| Company type | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Public | 21% |
| Private | 73% |
| Government | 5% |
Spray operator jobs by industry
The most common industries for spray operators are manufacturing, professional and retail.
Spray operator industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Manufacturing | 30% |
| Professional | 9% |
| Fortune 500 | 8% |
| Retail | 8% |
| Transportation | 6% |
| Government | 5% |
| Technology | 5% |
| Energy | 4% |
| Construction | 4% |
| Finance | 3% |
| Agriculture | 3% |
| Health Care | 3% |
| Media | 2% |
| Utilities | 2% |
| Automotive | 2% |
| Insurance | 2% |
| Start-up | 1% |
| Non Profits | 1% |
| Hospitality | 1% |
| Telecommunication | 1% |
Spray operator turnover and employment statistics
Spray operator unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for spray operators between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Spray operator unemployment rate by year
| Year | Spray operator unemployment rate |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 14.90% |
| 2011 | 12.05% |
| 2012 | 8.86% |
| 2013 | 8.15% |
| 2014 | 6.70% |
| 2015 | 5.83% |
| 2016 | 4.20% |
| 2017 | 3.89% |
| 2018 | 3.47% |
| 2019 | 3.95% |
| 2020 | 4.23% |
| 2021 | 6.66% |
Average spray operator tenure
The average spray operator stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 299 spray operators resumes in Zippia's database.
Spray operator tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 21% |
| 1-2 years | 29% |
| 3-4 years | 16% |
| 5-7 years | 17% |
| 8-10 years | 4% |
| 11+ years | 12% |
Spray operator LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of spray 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Spray Operator | 4.35% | - |
| Waste Salvager | 4.47% | 939 |
| Filler Machine Operator | 4.75% | 66,109 |
| Carding Machine Operator | 7.84% | 53,641 |
| Thickener Operator | 8.41% | 26,088 |
| Line Up Worker | 8.89% | 78,644 |
| Projection Printer | 15.21% | 1,003 |
Similar spray operator jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Waste Salvager | 4.47% | 939 |
| Filler Machine Operator | 4.75% | 66,109 |
| Carding Machine Operator | 7.84% | 53,641 |
| Thickener Operator | 8.41% | 26,088 |
| Line Up Worker | 8.89% | 78,644 |
| Projection Printer | 15.21% | 1,003 |
Foreign languages spoken by spray operators
- Spanish, 100.0%
Spray operator languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 100.0% |