Tape operator demographics and statistics in the US
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Tape operator gender statistics
24.1% of tape operators are women and 75.9% of tape operators are men.
- Male, 75.9%
- Female, 24.1%
Tape operator gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Male | 75.9% |
| Female | 24.1% |
Tape operator gender pay gap
Women earn 93¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$61,769
Female income
$57,429
Tape operator gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in tape operator positions over time. Currently, 24.1% of tape operators are female.
Tape operator gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 51.41% | 48.59% |
| 2011 | 53.14% | 46.86% |
| 2012 | 51.46% | 48.54% |
| 2013 | 53.59% | 46.41% |
| 2014 | 54.00% | 46.00% |
| 2015 | 51.15% | 48.85% |
| 2016 | 52.69% | 47.31% |
| 2017 | 56.52% | 43.48% |
| 2018 | 75.75% | 24.25% |
| 2019 | 73.92% | 26.08% |
| 2020 | 76.36% | 23.64% |
| 2021 | 75.91% | 24.09% |
Tape operator related jobs gender ratio
We compared tape 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% |
| Tape Operator | 76% | 24% |
| High Speed Printer Operator | 85% | 15% |
| Recovery Operator | 88% | 12% |
| Blueprint Reader | 95% | 5% |
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Tape operator demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among tape operators is White, which makes up 63.8% of all tape operators. Comparatively, 12.3% of tape operators are Asian and 9.9% of tape 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%
Tape operator race
| Tape 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% |
Tape operator race and ethnicity over time
See how tape operator racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Tape 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% |
Tape operator wage gap by race
According to our data, asian tape operators have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Hispanic or latino tape operators have the lowest average salary at $59,335.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $59,414 |
| White | $60,953 |
| Black or African American | $60,173 |
| Asian | $69,544 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $59,335 |
Average tape operator age
See how the average age of tape operators varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Tape 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 |
Tape operator age breakdown
The average age of tape operators is 40+ years years old, representing 62% of the tape operator population.
Tape operator age breakdown
| Tape Operator Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 62% |
| 30-40 years | 27% |
| 20-30 years | 11% |
Tape operator educational attainment
The most common degree for tape operators is bachelor's degree, with 51% of tape operators earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are associate degree degree at 25% and associate degree degree at 14%.
- Bachelor's, 51%
- Associate, 25%
- High School Diploma, 14%
- Diploma, 5%
- Other Degrees, 5%
Tape operators by degree level
| Tape operator degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 51% |
| Associate | 25% |
| High School Diploma | 14% |
| Diploma | 5% |
| Other Degrees | 5% |
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Tape operator wage gap by degree level
According to the data, tape operators with a Master's degree earn more than those without, at $75,556 annually. With a Doctorate degree, tape operators earn a median annual income of $72,366 compared to $66,657 for tape operators with an Bachelor's degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| Master's Degree | $75,556 |
| High School Diploma or Less | $53,672 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $66,657 |
| Doctorate Degree | $72,366 |
| Some College/ Associate Degree | $53,344 |
Tape operator employment statistics
Most tape operators work for a private in the media industry.
Company size where tape operators work
Below, you can see the size of companies where tape operators work.
Tape operator jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 6% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 12% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 20% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 8% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 19% |
| > 10,000 employees | 34% |
Tape operator jobs by company type
Employees with the tape operator job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most tape operators prefer to work at private companies over public companies.
Tape operator jobs by sector
| Company type | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 3% |
| Public | 34% |
| Private | 62% |
| Government | 1% |
Tape operator jobs by industry
The most common industries for tape operators are media, technology and manufacturing.
Tape operator industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Media | 21% |
| Fortune 500 | 19% |
| Technology | 11% |
| Manufacturing | 8% |
| Finance | 7% |
| Professional | 6% |
| Telecommunication | 3% |
| Insurance | 3% |
| Internet | 2% |
| Hospitality | 2% |
| Construction | 2% |
| Energy | 2% |
| Health Care | 2% |
| Retail | 2% |
| Start-up | 2% |
| Non Profits | 2% |
| Education | 2% |
| Government | 1% |
| Automotive | 1% |
Tape operator turnover and employment statistics
Tape operator unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for tape operators between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Tape operator unemployment rate by year
| Year | Tape 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 tape operator tenure
The average tape operator stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 1,037 tape operators resumes in Zippia's database.
Tape operator tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 20% |
| 1-2 years | 39% |
| 3-4 years | 16% |
| 5-7 years | 12% |
| 8-10 years | 4% |
| 11+ years | 9% |
Tape operator LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of tape 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Data Assistant | 4.67% | 78,545 |
| Hospital Unit Clerk | 5.99% | 114,288 |
| Mail Clerk | 7.17% | 80,560 |
| Tape Operator | 10.21% | - |
| Insurance Specialist | 11.18% | 98,595 |
| Bioinformatics Research Technician | 11.19% | 56,826 |
| Print Center Specialist | 14.20% | 49,722 |
Similar tape operator jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Data Assistant | 4.67% | 78,545 |
| Hospital Unit Clerk | 5.99% | 114,288 |
| Mail Clerk | 7.17% | 80,560 |
| Insurance Specialist | 11.18% | 98,595 |
| Bioinformatics Research Technician | 11.19% | 56,826 |
| Print Center Specialist | 14.20% | 49,722 |
Foreign languages spoken by tape operators
The most common foreign language among tape operators is Spanish at 54.5%. The second-most popular foreign language spoken is French at 11.4% and German is the third-most popular at 4.5%.
- Spanish, 54.5%
- French, 11.4%
- German, 4.5%
- Italian, 4.5%
- Swedish, 2.3%
- Other, 22.8%
Tape operator languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 54.5% |
| French | 11.4% |
| German | 4.5% |
| Italian | 4.5% |
| Swedish | 2.3% |
| Other | 22.8% |
