Straightening machine operator demographics and statistics in the US
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Straightening machine operator gender statistics
5.6% of straightening machine operators are women and 94.4% of straightening machine operators are men.
- Male, 94.4%
- Female, 5.6%
Straightening machine operator gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Male | 94.4% |
| Female | 5.6% |
Straightening machine operator gender pay gap
Women earn 89¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$36,085
Female income
$32,051
Straightening machine operator gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in straightening machine operator positions over time. Currently, 5.6% of straightening machine operators are female.
Straightening machine operator gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 93.53% | 6.47% |
| 2011 | 93.12% | 6.88% |
| 2012 | 93.41% | 6.59% |
| 2013 | 94.71% | 5.29% |
| 2014 | 97.49% | 2.51% |
| 2015 | 96.28% | 3.72% |
| 2016 | 95.53% | 4.47% |
| 2017 | 95.21% | 4.79% |
| 2018 | 95.54% | 4.46% |
| 2019 | 95.43% | 4.57% |
| 2020 | 95.88% | 4.12% |
| 2021 | 94.44% | 5.56% |
Straightening machine operator related jobs gender ratio
We compared straightening 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% |
| Straightening Machine Operator | 94% | 6% |
| Research And Development Machinist | 99% | 1% |
| Die Repair Machinist | 99% | 1% |
| Head Machinist | 99% | 1% |
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Straightening machine operator demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among straightening machine operators is White, which makes up 72.3% of all straightening machine operators. Comparatively, 12.1% of straightening machine operators are Hispanic or Latino and 9.7% of straightening machine operators are Black or African American.
- White, 72.3%
- Hispanic or Latino, 12.1%
- Black or African American, 9.7%
- Unknown, 2.8%
- Asian, 2.3%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.8%
Straightening machine operator race
| Straightening machine operator race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 72.3% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 12.1% |
| Black or African American | 9.7% |
| Unknown | 2.8% |
| Asian | 2.3% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.8% |
Straightening machine operator race and ethnicity over time
See how straightening machine operator racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Straightening machine operator race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 80.58% | 3.60% | 3.60% | 9.35% |
| 2011 | 84.56% | 4.70% | 2.01% | 5.37% |
| 2012 | 80.00% | 9.38% | 0.63% | 7.50% |
| 2013 | 81.59% | 3.60% | 1.80% | 9.00% |
| 2014 | 80.43% | 8.25% | 2.06% | 6.87% |
| 2015 | 78.39% | 9.97% | 2.66% | 5.31% |
| 2016 | 84.56% | 3.36% | 1.34% | 6.71% |
| 2017 | 82.64% | 7.64% | 2.08% | 4.86% |
| 2018 | 75.07% | 8.04% | 2.95% | 12.33% |
| 2019 | 76.80% | 9.28% | 1.86% | 9.98% |
| 2020 | 73.22% | 10.85% | 2.37% | 10.51% |
| 2021 | 72.31% | 9.74% | 2.31% | 12.05% |
Straightening machine operator wage gap by race
According to our data, asian straightening machine operators have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Hispanic or latino straightening machine operators have the lowest average salary at $33,375.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $37,506 |
| White | $34,886 |
| Black or African American | $36,810 |
| Asian | $38,065 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $33,375 |
Average straightening machine operator age
See how the average age of straightening machine operators varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Straightening machine operator age by race and gender
| Race | Male age | Female age |
|---|---|---|
| White | 43.5 | 39 |
| Black or African American | 50.5 | |
| Hispanic or Latino | 49 |
Straightening machine operator age breakdown
The average age of straightening machine operators is 40+ years years old, representing 56% of the straightening machine operator population.
Straightening machine operator age breakdown
| Straightening Machine Operator Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 56% |
| 30-40 years | 24% |
| 20-30 years | 19% |
Straightening machine operator educational attainment
The most common degree for straightening machine operators is high school diploma, with 67% of straightening machine operators earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are associate degree degree at 17% and associate degree degree at 8%.
- High School Diploma, 67%
- Associate, 17%
- Bachelor's, 8%
- Other Degrees, 8%
Straightening machine operators by degree level
| Straightening machine operator degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| High School Diploma | 67% |
| Associate | 17% |
| Bachelor's | 8% |
| Other Degrees | 8% |
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Straightening machine operator employment statistics
Company size where straightening machine operators work
Below, you can see the size of companies where straightening machine operators work.
Straightening machine operator jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 50 - 100 employees | 20% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 16% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 20% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 16% |
| > 10,000 employees | 28% |
Straightening machine operator jobs by industry
The most common industries for straightening machine operators are manufacturing, professional and energy.
Straightening machine operator industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Manufacturing | 37% |
| Professional | 19% |
| Energy | 11% |
| Fortune 500 | 11% |
| Retail | 7% |
| Technology | 7% |
| Transportation | 4% |
| Automotive | 4% |
Straightening machine operator turnover and employment statistics
Straightening machine operator unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for straightening machine operators between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Straightening machine operator unemployment rate by year
| Year | Straightening machine operator unemployment rate |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 16.81% |
| 2011 | 7.09% |
| 2012 | 9.35% |
| 2013 | 6.99% |
| 2014 | 7.32% |
| 2015 | 5.47% |
| 2016 | 0.77% |
| 2017 | 3.10% |
| 2018 | 5.49% |
| 2019 | 2.45% |
| 2020 | 3.24% |
| 2021 | 3.03% |
Average straightening machine operator tenure
The average straightening machine operator stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 67 straightening machine operators resumes in Zippia's database.
Straightening machine operator tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 26% |
| 1-2 years | 35% |
| 3-4 years | 16% |
| 5-7 years | 12% |
| 8-10 years | 3% |
| 11+ years | 9% |
Straightening machine operator LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of straightening 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Braze Operator | 2.57% | 29,880 |
| Tool Setter Apprentice | 2.99% | 15,585 |
| Flask Fitter | 3.20% | 1,832 |
| Conventional Machinist | 3.26% | 9,088 |
| Straightening Machine Operator | 3.27% | - |
| Precision Machine Operator | 5.87% | 54,511 |
| Machine Tool Dresser | 6.48% | 71,818 |
Similar straightening machine operator jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Braze Operator | 2.57% | 29,880 |
| Tool Setter Apprentice | 2.99% | 15,585 |
| Flask Fitter | 3.20% | 1,832 |
| Conventional Machinist | 3.26% | 9,088 |
| Precision Machine Operator | 5.87% | 54,511 |
| Machine Tool Dresser | 6.48% | 71,818 |
Foreign languages spoken by straightening machine operators
- Spanish, 100.0%
Straightening machine operator languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 100.0% |