Take-up operator demographics and statistics in the US
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Take-up operator demographics by:
Take-up operator gender statistics
31.4% of take-up operators are women and 68.6% of take-up operators are men.
- Male, 68.6%
- Female, 31.4%
Take-up operator gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Male | 68.6% |
| Female | 31.4% |
Take-up operator gender pay gap
Women earn 96¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$39,602
Female income
$38,123
Take-up operator gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in take-up operator positions over time. Currently, 31.4% of take-up operators are female.
Take-up operator gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 42.32% | 57.68% |
| 2011 | 44.02% | 55.98% |
| 2012 | 42.37% | 57.63% |
| 2013 | 44.46% | 55.54% |
| 2014 | 44.87% | 55.13% |
| 2015 | 42.06% | 57.94% |
| 2016 | 43.57% | 56.43% |
| 2017 | 47.41% | 52.59% |
| 2018 | 68.41% | 31.59% |
| 2019 | 66.28% | 33.72% |
| 2020 | 69.14% | 30.86% |
| 2021 | 68.60% | 31.40% |
Take-up operator related jobs gender ratio
We compared take-up operators with similar job titles to see how gender ratios vary. As you can see, blueprint reader and recovery operator have the biggest gender ratio gaps.
| Job title | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Statistical Typist | 6% | 94% |
| Medical Typist | 7% | 93% |
| Insurance Biller | 7% | 93% |
| Take-Up Operator | 69% | 31% |
| High Speed Printer Operator | 85% | 15% |
| Recovery Operator | 88% | 12% |
| Blueprint Reader | 95% | 5% |
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Take-up operator demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among take-up operators is White, which makes up 63.8% of all take-up operators. Comparatively, 12.3% of take-up operators are Asian and 9.9% of take-up operators are Hispanic or Latino.
- White, 63.8%
- Asian, 12.3%
- Hispanic or Latino, 9.9%
- Black or African American, 8.6%
- Unknown, 4.9%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.5%
Take-up operator race
| Take-up operator race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 63.8% |
| Asian | 12.3% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 9.9% |
| Black or African American | 8.6% |
| Unknown | 4.9% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.5% |
Take-up operator race and ethnicity over time
See how take-up operator racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Take-up operator race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 73.78% | 10.52% | 5.87% | 7.88% |
| 2011 | 74.43% | 11.10% | 4.20% | 7.98% |
| 2012 | 71.73% | 11.83% | 5.43% | 8.73% |
| 2013 | 70.23% | 12.13% | 6.03% | 8.79% |
| 2014 | 72.66% | 8.61% | 6.05% | 10.12% |
| 2015 | 70.33% | 10.25% | 6.55% | 10.08% |
| 2016 | 68.81% | 10.85% | 6.53% | 10.85% |
| 2017 | 69.45% | 10.26% | 6.29% | 10.93% |
| 2018 | 69.09% | 7.92% | 11.69% | 8.14% |
| 2019 | 68.17% | 8.49% | 11.66% | 8.86% |
| 2020 | 63.99% | 8.46% | 12.15% | 10.39% |
| 2021 | 63.75% | 8.59% | 12.32% | 9.87% |
Take-up operator wage gap by race
According to our data, asian take-up operators have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Hispanic or latino take-up operators have the lowest average salary at $38,779.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $38,806 |
| White | $39,328 |
| Black or African American | $39,064 |
| Asian | $42,131 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $38,779 |
Average take-up operator age
See how the average age of take-up operators varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Take-up operator age by race and gender
| Race | Male age | Female age |
|---|---|---|
| Black or African American | 42 | 42 |
| Unknown | 41 | 41 |
| Asian | 42 | 42 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 40 | 40.5 |
| White | 44 | 48 |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 36 | 42 |
Take-up operator age breakdown
The average age of take-up operators is 40+ years years old, representing 62% of the take-up operator population.
Take-up operator age breakdown
| Take-Up Operator Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 62% |
| 30-40 years | 27% |
| 20-30 years | 11% |
Take-up operator educational attainment
The most common degree for take-up operators is high school diploma, with 43% of take-up operators earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are associate degree degree at 21% and associate degree degree at 17%.
- High School Diploma, 43%
- Associate, 21%
- Bachelor's, 17%
- Diploma, 12%
- Other Degrees, 7%
Take-up operators by degree level
| Take-up operator degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| High School Diploma | 43% |
| Associate | 21% |
| Bachelor's | 17% |
| Diploma | 12% |
| Other Degrees | 7% |
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Take-up operator wage gap by degree level
According to the data, take-up operators with a Master's degree earn more than those without, at $43,995 annually. With a Doctorate degree, take-up operators earn a median annual income of $43,015 compared to $41,208 for take-up operators with an Bachelor's degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| Master's Degree | $43,995 |
| High School Diploma or Less | $36,800 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $41,208 |
| Doctorate Degree | $43,015 |
| Some College/ Associate Degree | $36,682 |
Take-up operator employment statistics
Company size where take-up operators work
Below, you can see the size of companies where take-up operators work.
Take-up operator jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 9% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 7% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 14% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 7% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 36% |
| > 10,000 employees | 27% |
Take-up operator jobs by industry
The most common industries for take-up operators are manufacturing, professional and telecommunication.
Take-up operator industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Manufacturing | 38% |
| Professional | 11% |
| Fortune 500 | 9% |
| Telecommunication | 6% |
| Construction | 6% |
| Hospitality | 6% |
| Technology | 6% |
| Retail | 4% |
| Transportation | 2% |
| Media | 2% |
| Real Estate | 2% |
| Education | 2% |
| Automotive | 2% |
| Finance | 2% |
Take-up operator turnover and employment statistics
Take-up operator unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for take-up operators between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Take-up operator unemployment rate by year
| Year | Take-up operator unemployment rate |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 8.49% |
| 2011 | 8.75% |
| 2012 | 6.38% |
| 2013 | 7.50% |
| 2014 | 5.73% |
| 2015 | 4.44% |
| 2016 | 3.46% |
| 2017 | 3.72% |
| 2018 | 2.51% |
| 2019 | 2.84% |
| 2020 | 3.82% |
| 2021 | 3.65% |
Average take-up operator tenure
The average take-up operator stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 136 take-up operators resumes in Zippia's database.
Take-up operator tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 40% |
| 1-2 years | 31% |
| 3-4 years | 9% |
| 5-7 years | 12% |
| 8-10 years | 3% |
| 11+ years | 5% |
Take-up operator LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of take-up 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Coder Operator | 4.67% | 29,920 |
| Real Estate Assistant | 5.99% | 22,043 |
| Mail Inserter | 7.17% | 17,691 |
| Take-Up Operator | 10.21% | - |
| Claims Assistant | 11.18% | 8,971 |
| Actuarial Assistant | 11.19% | 2,383 |
| Business Machine Operator | 14.20% | 97,700 |
Similar take-up operator jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Coder Operator | 4.67% | 29,920 |
| Real Estate Assistant | 5.99% | 22,043 |
| Mail Inserter | 7.17% | 17,691 |
| Claims Assistant | 11.18% | 8,971 |
| Actuarial Assistant | 11.19% | 2,383 |
| Business Machine Operator | 14.20% | 97,700 |
Foreign languages spoken by take-up operators
The most common foreign language among take-up operators is Spanish at 40.0%. The second-most popular foreign language spoken is Portuguese at 20.0% and Vietnamese is the third-most popular at 20.0%.
- Spanish, 40.0%
- Portuguese, 20.0%
- Vietnamese, 20.0%
- Italian, 20.0%
Take-up operator languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 40.0% |
| Portuguese | 20.0% |
| Vietnamese | 20.0% |
| Italian | 20.0% |