Testing machine operator demographics and statistics in the US
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Testing machine operator gender statistics
33.2% of testing machine operators are women and 66.8% of testing machine operators are men.
- Male, 66.8%
- Female, 33.2%
Testing machine operator gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Male | 66.8% |
| Female | 33.2% |
Testing machine operator gender pay gap
Women earn 90¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$31,938
Female income
$28,725
Testing machine operator gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in testing machine operator positions over time. Currently, 33.2% of testing machine operators are female.
Testing machine operator gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 68.94% | 31.06% |
| 2011 | 69.88% | 30.12% |
| 2012 | 68.75% | 31.25% |
| 2013 | 73.09% | 26.91% |
| 2014 | 67.23% | 32.77% |
| 2015 | 71.67% | 28.33% |
| 2016 | 67.45% | 32.55% |
| 2017 | 71.04% | 28.96% |
| 2018 | 71.99% | 28.01% |
| 2019 | 71.71% | 28.29% |
| 2020 | 70.27% | 29.73% |
| 2021 | 66.78% | 33.22% |
Testing machine operator related jobs gender ratio
We compared testing 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% |
| Testing Machine Operator | 67% | 33% |
| Research And Development Machinist | 99% | 1% |
| Die Repair Machinist | 99% | 1% |
| Head Machinist | 99% | 1% |
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Testing machine operator demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among testing machine operators is White, which makes up 68.4% of all testing machine operators. Comparatively, 14.5% of testing machine operators are Hispanic or Latino and 6.0% of testing machine operators are Asian.
- White, 68.4%
- Hispanic or Latino, 14.5%
- Asian, 6.0%
- Unknown, 5.4%
- Black or African American, 4.8%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.9%
Testing machine operator race
| Testing machine operator race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 68.4% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 14.5% |
| Asian | 6.0% |
| Unknown | 5.4% |
| Black or African American | 4.8% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.9% |
Testing machine operator race and ethnicity over time
See how testing machine operator racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Testing machine operator race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 73.30% | 7.60% | 6.53% | 10.78% |
| 2011 | 75.30% | 6.40% | 4.78% | 12.22% |
| 2012 | 75.56% | 5.45% | 4.76% | 12.61% |
| 2013 | 73.15% | 5.08% | 5.42% | 14.20% |
| 2014 | 73.16% | 5.13% | 5.56% | 13.77% |
| 2015 | 73.94% | 5.91% | 5.87% | 12.38% |
| 2016 | 72.54% | 5.81% | 5.96% | 14.10% |
| 2017 | 74.04% | 5.43% | 5.23% | 13.18% |
| 2018 | 73.91% | 5.12% | 5.26% | 13.60% |
| 2019 | 70.32% | 5.31% | 6.61% | 14.73% |
| 2020 | 66.88% | 7.59% | 5.56% | 15.10% |
| 2021 | 68.43% | 4.80% | 5.97% | 14.50% |
Testing machine operator wage gap by race
According to our data, white testing machine operators have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Hispanic or latino testing machine operators have the lowest average salary at $31,220.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $32,267 |
| White | $32,366 |
| Black or African American | $31,868 |
| Asian | $31,983 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $31,220 |
Average testing machine operator age
See how the average age of testing machine operators varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Testing machine operator age by race and gender
| Race | Male age | Female age |
|---|---|---|
| Unknown | 42 | |
| White | 43 | 48 |
| Black or African American | 38.5 | |
| Asian | 48 | |
| Hispanic or Latino | 46.5 |
Testing machine operator age breakdown
The average age of testing machine operators is 40+ years years old, representing 60% of the testing machine operator population.
Testing machine operator age breakdown
| Testing Machine Operator Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 60% |
| 30-40 years | 27% |
| 20-30 years | 13% |
Testing machine operator educational attainment
The most common degree for testing machine operators is associate degree, with 31% of testing machine operators earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are high school diploma degree at 30% and high school diploma degree at 18%.
- Associate, 31%
- High School Diploma, 30%
- Bachelor's, 18%
- Diploma, 9%
- Other Degrees, 12%
Testing machine operators by degree level
| Testing machine operator degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Associate | 31% |
| High School Diploma | 30% |
| Bachelor's | 18% |
| Diploma | 9% |
| Other Degrees | 12% |
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Testing machine operator wage gap by degree level
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| High School Diploma or Less | $30,179 |
| Some College/ Associate Degree | $31,130 |
Testing machine operator employment statistics
Most testing machine operators work for a private in the manufacturing industry.
Company size where testing machine operators work
Below, you can see the size of companies where testing machine operators work.
Testing machine operator jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 5% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 12% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 17% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 9% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 22% |
| > 10,000 employees | 36% |
Testing machine operator jobs by company type
Employees with the testing machine operator job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most testing machine operators prefer to work at private companies over public companies.
Testing machine operator jobs by sector
| Company type | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 1% |
| Public | 36% |
| Private | 62% |
| Government | 1% |
Testing machine operator jobs by industry
The most common industries for testing machine operators are manufacturing, technology and professional.
Testing machine operator industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Manufacturing | 33% |
| Fortune 500 | 13% |
| Technology | 13% |
| Professional | 10% |
| Automotive | 5% |
| Transportation | 4% |
| Health Care | 4% |
| Construction | 4% |
| Pharmaceutical | 2% |
| Retail | 2% |
| Media | 2% |
| Hospitality | 2% |
| Energy | 2% |
| Finance | 2% |
| Education | 1% |
| Telecommunication | 1% |
| Government | 1% |
| Start-up | 1% |
| Utilities | 1% |
Testing machine operator turnover and employment statistics
Testing machine operator unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for testing machine operators between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Testing machine operator unemployment rate by year
| Year | Testing machine operator unemployment rate |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 13.77% |
| 2011 | 9.31% |
| 2012 | 5.79% |
| 2013 | 4.30% |
| 2014 | 5.56% |
| 2015 | 4.10% |
| 2016 | 3.78% |
| 2017 | 3.88% |
| 2018 | 2.90% |
| 2019 | 1.69% |
| 2020 | 5.66% |
| 2021 | 4.45% |
Average testing machine operator tenure
The average testing machine operator stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 322 testing machine operators resumes in Zippia's database.
Testing machine operator tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 26% |
| 1-2 years | 29% |
| 3-4 years | 16% |
| 5-7 years | 13% |
| 8-10 years | 6% |
| 11+ years | 10% |
Testing machine operator LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of testing 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Steel Cutter | 2.57% | 4,712 |
| Plaster Die Maker | 2.99% | 7,529 |
| Die Cast Technician | 3.20% | 25,956 |
| Tool And Die Machinist | 3.26% | 17,618 |
| Hot Mill Operator | 3.27% | 27,015 |
| Testing Machine Operator | 5.87% | - |
| Centerless Grinder | 6.48% | 646 |
Similar testing machine operator jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Steel Cutter | 2.57% | 4,712 |
| Plaster Die Maker | 2.99% | 7,529 |
| Die Cast Technician | 3.20% | 25,956 |
| Tool And Die Machinist | 3.26% | 17,618 |
| Hot Mill Operator | 3.27% | 27,015 |
| Centerless Grinder | 6.48% | 646 |
Foreign languages spoken by testing machine operators
The most common foreign language among testing machine operators is Spanish at 57.1%. The second-most popular foreign language spoken is Arabic at 14.3% and Carrier is the third-most popular at 14.3%.
- Spanish, 57.1%
- Arabic, 14.3%
- Carrier, 14.3%
- French, 14.3%
Testing machine operator languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 57.1% |
| Arabic | 14.3% |
| Carrier | 14.3% |
| French | 14.3% |