Sterilizer operator demographics and statistics in the US
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Sterilizer operator gender statistics
28.7% of sterilizer operators are women and 71.3% of sterilizer operators are men.
- Male, 71.3%
- Female, 28.7%
Sterilizer operator gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Male | 71.3% |
| Female | 28.7% |
Sterilizer operator gender pay gap
Women earn 96¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$41,835
Female income
$40,038
Sterilizer operator gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in sterilizer operator positions over time. Currently, 28.7% of sterilizer operators are female.
Sterilizer operator gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 64.11% | 35.89% |
| 2011 | 66.31% | 33.69% |
| 2012 | 67.57% | 32.43% |
| 2013 | 66.01% | 33.99% |
| 2014 | 65.55% | 34.45% |
| 2015 | 69.59% | 30.41% |
| 2016 | 70.41% | 29.59% |
| 2017 | 74.38% | 25.62% |
| 2018 | 69.18% | 30.82% |
| 2019 | 72.98% | 27.02% |
| 2020 | 73.14% | 26.86% |
| 2021 | 71.35% | 28.65% |
Sterilizer operator related jobs gender ratio
We compared sterilizer operators with similar job titles to see how gender ratios vary. As you can see, delivery technician and donations attendant have the biggest gender ratio gaps.
| Job title | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Pathology Transcriptionist | 3% | 97% |
| Radiology Transcriptionist | 5% | 95% |
| Certified Registered Dental Assistant | 5% | 95% |
| Sterilizer Operator | 71% | 29% |
| Dental Officer | 79% | 21% |
| Donations Attendant | 81% | 19% |
| Delivery Technician | 88% | 12% |
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Sterilizer operator demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among sterilizer operators is White, which makes up 53.7% of all sterilizer operators. Comparatively, 20.5% of sterilizer operators are Hispanic or Latino and 10.8% of sterilizer operators are Black or African American.
- White, 53.7%
- Hispanic or Latino, 20.5%
- Black or African American, 10.8%
- Asian, 9.1%
- Unknown, 4.5%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 1.4%
Sterilizer operator race
| Sterilizer operator race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 53.7% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 20.5% |
| Black or African American | 10.8% |
| Asian | 9.1% |
| Unknown | 4.5% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 1.4% |
Sterilizer operator race and ethnicity over time
See how sterilizer operator racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Sterilizer operator race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 62.54% | 12.91% | 5.92% | 16.39% |
| 2011 | 62.51% | 13.43% | 5.31% | 16.16% |
| 2012 | 61.21% | 14.22% | 5.64% | 16.17% |
| 2013 | 60.04% | 13.94% | 7.16% | 15.74% |
| 2014 | 59.39% | 13.70% | 5.98% | 18.63% |
| 2015 | 61.59% | 10.51% | 7.05% | 17.37% |
| 2016 | 58.21% | 12.78% | 8.23% | 17.91% |
| 2017 | 58.46% | 13.29% | 6.16% | 19.59% |
| 2018 | 60.74% | 10.93% | 5.94% | 19.55% |
| 2019 | 58.55% | 10.55% | 7.58% | 19.92% |
| 2020 | 60.60% | 10.13% | 6.30% | 18.72% |
| 2021 | 53.68% | 10.80% | 9.06% | 20.50% |
Sterilizer operator wage gap by race
According to our data, asian sterilizer operators have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Black or african american sterilizer operators have the lowest average salary at $40,596.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $41,074 |
| White | $41,822 |
| Black or African American | $40,596 |
| Asian | $43,679 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $42,069 |
Average sterilizer operator age
See how the average age of sterilizer operators varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Female
Sterilizer operator age by race and gender
| Race | Male age | Female age |
|---|---|---|
| Black or African American | 44 | 41.5 |
| Unknown | 34 | 36 |
| Asian | 48 | 50 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 33.5 | 40 |
| White | 41.5 | 43.5 |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 37 |
Sterilizer operator age breakdown
The average age of sterilizer operators is 40+ years years old, representing 55% of the sterilizer operator population.
Sterilizer operator age breakdown
| Sterilizer Operator Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 55% |
| 30-40 years | 24% |
| 20-30 years | 19% |
Sterilizer operator educational attainment
The most common degree for sterilizer operators is high school diploma, with 32% of sterilizer operators earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are associate degree degree at 30% and associate degree degree at 30%.
- High School Diploma, 32%
- Associate, 30%
- Bachelor's, 30%
- Diploma, 5%
- Other Degrees, 3%
Sterilizer operators by degree level
| Sterilizer operator degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| High School Diploma | 32% |
| Associate | 30% |
| Bachelor's | 30% |
| Diploma | 5% |
| Other Degrees | 3% |
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Sterilizer operator wage gap by degree level
According to the data, sterilizer operators with a Master's degree earn more than those without, at $46,803 annually. With a Bachelor's degree, sterilizer operators earn a median annual income of $43,022 compared to $40,805 for sterilizer operators with an Associate degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| Master's Degree | $46,803 |
| High School Diploma or Less | $39,237 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $43,022 |
| Some College/ Associate Degree | $40,805 |
Sterilizer operator employment statistics
Company size where sterilizer operators work
Below, you can see the size of companies where sterilizer operators work.
Sterilizer operator jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 6% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 15% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 13% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 11% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 11% |
| > 10,000 employees | 43% |
Sterilizer operator jobs by industry
The most common industries for sterilizer operators are health care, pharmaceutical and manufacturing.
Sterilizer operator industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Health Care | 30% |
| Pharmaceutical | 23% |
| Manufacturing | 13% |
| Fortune 500 | 12% |
| Professional | 10% |
| Retail | 3% |
| Finance | 2% |
| Construction | 2% |
| Hospitality | 2% |
| Technology | 2% |
| Insurance | 2% |
Sterilizer operator turnover and employment statistics
Sterilizer operator unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for sterilizer operators between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Sterilizer operator unemployment rate by year
| Year | Sterilizer operator unemployment rate |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 5.86% |
| 2011 | 7.25% |
| 2012 | 6.51% |
| 2013 | 5.74% |
| 2014 | 5.74% |
| 2015 | 4.27% |
| 2016 | 4.79% |
| 2017 | 2.96% |
| 2018 | 2.56% |
| 2019 | 3.74% |
| 2020 | 3.67% |
| 2021 | 4.13% |
Average sterilizer operator tenure
The average sterilizer operator stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 193 sterilizer operators resumes in Zippia's database.
Sterilizer operator tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 16% |
| 1-2 years | 31% |
| 3-4 years | 16% |
| 5-7 years | 19% |
| 8-10 years | 4% |
| 11+ years | 15% |
Sterilizer operator LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of sterilizer 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Certified Registered Dental Assistant | 4.40% | 56,676 |
| Podiatrist Assistant | 5.81% | 47,756 |
| Certified Phlebotomist | 7.76% | 44,574 |
| Sterilizer Operator | 8.56% | - |
| Medical Transcription-Radiology | 8.65% | 47,272 |
| Pharmacist Assistant | 9.41% | 47,082 |
| Neuromuscular Therapist | 13.02% | 26,454 |
Similar sterilizer operator jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Certified Registered Dental Assistant | 4.40% | 56,676 |
| Podiatrist Assistant | 5.81% | 47,756 |
| Certified Phlebotomist | 7.76% | 44,574 |
| Medical Transcription-Radiology | 8.65% | 47,272 |
| Pharmacist Assistant | 9.41% | 47,082 |
| Neuromuscular Therapist | 13.02% | 26,454 |
Foreign languages spoken by sterilizer operators
- Spanish, 100.0%
Sterilizer operator languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 100.0% |