Tamping machine operator demographics and statistics in the US
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Tamping machine operator gender statistics
11.1% of tamping machine operators are women and 88.9% of tamping machine operators are men.
- Male, 88.9%
- Female, 11.1%
Tamping machine operator gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Male | 88.9% |
| Female | 11.1% |
Tamping machine operator gender pay gap
Women earn 94¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$32,486
Female income
$30,693
Tamping machine operator gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in tamping machine operator positions over time. Currently, 11.1% of tamping machine operators are female.
Tamping machine operator gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 82.02% | 17.98% |
| 2011 | 74.54% | 25.46% |
| 2012 | 76.94% | 23.06% |
| 2013 | 88.14% | 11.86% |
| 2014 | 79.76% | 20.24% |
| 2015 | 93.63% | 6.37% |
| 2016 | 93.56% | 6.44% |
| 2017 | 73.40% | 26.60% |
| 2018 | 90.60% | 9.40% |
| 2019 | 89.32% | 10.68% |
| 2020 | 88.95% | 11.05% |
| 2021 | 88.89% | 11.11% |
Tamping machine operator related jobs gender ratio
We compared tamping machine operators with similar job titles to see how gender ratios vary. As you can see, water softener installer and insulation worker have the biggest gender ratio gaps.
| Job title | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Composition Floor Setter | 34% | 66% |
| Tamping Machine Operator | 89% | 11% |
| Gas Fitter | 97% | 3% |
| Insulation Worker | 97% | 2% |
| Water Softener Installer | 97% | 3% |
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Tamping machine operator demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among tamping machine operators is White, which makes up 74.2% of all tamping machine operators. Comparatively, 12.7% of tamping machine operators are Hispanic or Latino and 5.8% of tamping machine operators are Black or African American.
- White, 74.2%
- Hispanic or Latino, 12.7%
- Black or African American, 5.8%
- Unknown, 4.4%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 2.0%
- Asian, 0.9%
Tamping machine operator race
| Tamping machine operator race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 74.2% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 12.7% |
| Black or African American | 5.8% |
| Unknown | 4.4% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 2.0% |
| Asian | 0.9% |
Tamping machine operator race and ethnicity over time
See how tamping machine operator racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Tamping machine operator race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 72.89% | 10.67% | 0.89% | 13.78% |
| 2011 | 67.09% | 13.50% | 0.42% | 16.46% |
| 2012 | 67.52% | 10.76% | 0.81% | 17.33% |
| 2013 | 72.44% | 3.90% | 0.81% | 17.83% |
| 2014 | 74.23% | 9.82% | 0.61% | 12.88% |
| 2015 | 73.49% | 7.23% | 1.20% | 15.66% |
| 2016 | 62.20% | 14.02% | 0.61% | 17.68% |
| 2017 | 66.67% | 11.83% | 1.61% | 16.67% |
| 2018 | 78.79% | 5.68% | 0.61% | 11.36% |
| 2019 | 79.82% | 4.69% | 0.52% | 11.71% |
| 2020 | 77.81% | 4.95% | 0.74% | 10.53% |
| 2021 | 74.21% | 5.78% | 0.90% | 12.74% |
Tamping machine operator wage gap by race
According to our data, unknown tamping machine operators have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Black or african american tamping machine operators have the lowest average salary at $31,222.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $33,579 |
| White | $32,693 |
| Black or African American | $31,222 |
| Asian | $33,040 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $31,951 |
Average tamping machine operator age
See how the average age of tamping machine operators varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Tamping machine operator age by race and gender
| Race | Male age | Female age |
|---|---|---|
| Black or African American | 49.5 | |
| Unknown | 45 | |
| Asian | 46.5 | |
| Hispanic or Latino | 44 | 45.5 |
| White | 47 | 42 |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 53 |
Tamping machine operator age breakdown
The average age of tamping machine operators is 40+ years years old, representing 64% of the tamping machine operator population.
Tamping machine operator age breakdown
| Tamping Machine Operator Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 64% |
| 30-40 years | 21% |
| 20-30 years | 14% |
Tamping machine operator educational attainment
The most common degree for tamping machine operators is high school diploma, with 56% of tamping machine operators earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are diploma degree at 33% and diploma degree at 11%.
- High School Diploma, 56%
- Diploma, 33%
- Bachelor's, 11%
Tamping machine operators by degree level
| Tamping machine operator degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| High School Diploma | 56% |
| Diploma | 33% |
| Bachelor's | 11% |
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Tamping machine operator wage gap by degree level
According to the data, tamping machine operators with a Associate degree earn more than those without, at $33,034 annually. With a Bachelor's degree, tamping machine operators earn a median annual income of $32,427 compared to $32,332 for tamping machine operators with an High School Diploma degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| High School Diploma or Less | $32,332 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $32,427 |
| Some College/ Associate Degree | $33,034 |
Tamping machine operator turnover and employment statistics
Tamping machine operator unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for tamping machine operators between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Tamping machine operator unemployment rate by year
| Year | Tamping machine operator unemployment rate |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 25.65% |
| 2011 | 17.84% |
| 2012 | 18.49% |
| 2013 | 19.72% |
| 2014 | 18.03% |
| 2015 | 17.91% |
| 2016 | 10.29% |
| 2017 | 14.01% |
| 2018 | 6.46% |
| 2019 | 5.55% |
| 2020 | 8.40% |
| 2021 | 7.84% |
Average tamping machine operator tenure
The average tamping machine operator stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 22 tamping machine operators resumes in Zippia's database.
Tamping machine operator tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 25% |
| 1-2 years | 18% |
| 3-4 years | 21% |
| 5-7 years | 21% |
| 8-10 years | 7% |
| 11+ years | 7% |
Tamping machine operator LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of tamping 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Refractory Bricklayer | 1.40% | 29 |
| Dry Wall Installer | 1.75% | 15,369 |
| Tamping Machine Operator | 2.22% | - |
| Demolition Worker | 2.24% | 33,532 |
| Locomotive Electrician | 2.76% | 14,525 |
| Tile Finisher | 3.39% | 2,188 |
| Sheet Metal Operator | 4.07% | 43,197 |
Similar tamping machine operator jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Refractory Bricklayer | 1.40% | 29 |
| Dry Wall Installer | 1.75% | 15,369 |
| Demolition Worker | 2.24% | 33,532 |
| Locomotive Electrician | 2.76% | 14,525 |
| Tile Finisher | 3.39% | 2,188 |
| Sheet Metal Operator | 4.07% | 43,197 |