Trimming operator demographics and statistics in the US
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Trimming operator gender statistics
36.6% of trimming operators are women and 63.4% of trimming operators are men.
- Male, 63.4%
- Female, 36.6%
Trimming operator gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Male | 63.4% |
| Female | 36.6% |
Trimming operator gender pay gap
Women earn 95¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$38,967
Female income
$36,968
Trimming operator gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in trimming operator positions over time. Currently, 36.6% of trimming operators are female.
Trimming operator gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 63.82% | 36.18% |
| 2011 | 66.07% | 33.93% |
| 2012 | 63.24% | 36.76% |
| 2013 | 65.96% | 34.04% |
| 2014 | 62.89% | 37.11% |
| 2015 | 62.29% | 37.71% |
| 2016 | 66.16% | 33.84% |
| 2017 | 62.20% | 37.80% |
| 2018 | 69.02% | 30.98% |
| 2019 | 69.26% | 30.74% |
| 2020 | 62.62% | 37.38% |
| 2021 | 63.43% | 36.57% |
Trimming operator related jobs gender ratio
We compared trimming operators with similar job titles to see how gender ratios vary. As you can see, corrugator and stone cutter have the biggest gender ratio gaps.
| Job title | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Screen Examiner | 7% | 93% |
| Cake Decorator | 9% | 91% |
| Garment Inspector | 10% | 90% |
| Trimming Operator | 63% | 37% |
| Bucket Operator | 99% | 1% |
| Stone Cutter | 99% | 1% |
| Corrugator | 99% | 1% |
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Trimming operator demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among trimming operators is White, which makes up 64.2% of all trimming operators. Comparatively, 13.1% of trimming operators are Hispanic or Latino and 11.3% of trimming operators are Black or African American.
- White, 64.2%
- Hispanic or Latino, 13.1%
- Black or African American, 11.3%
- Asian, 6.4%
- Unknown, 3.5%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 1.5%
Trimming operator race
| Trimming operator race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 64.2% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 13.1% |
| Black or African American | 11.3% |
| Asian | 6.4% |
| Unknown | 3.5% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 1.5% |
Trimming operator race and ethnicity over time
See how trimming operator racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Trimming operator race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 70.78% | 10.09% | 4.80% | 12.18% |
| 2011 | 67.08% | 12.88% | 4.97% | 12.90% |
| 2012 | 66.00% | 11.55% | 3.82% | 15.31% |
| 2013 | 69.03% | 10.64% | 4.42% | 13.60% |
| 2014 | 67.92% | 10.72% | 4.69% | 13.13% |
| 2015 | 68.11% | 11.05% | 3.99% | 12.90% |
| 2016 | 69.20% | 11.51% | 5.13% | 10.71% |
| 2017 | 72.14% | 9.30% | 4.32% | 11.52% |
| 2018 | 67.12% | 10.55% | 4.20% | 15.33% |
| 2019 | 68.17% | 10.34% | 4.59% | 14.12% |
| 2020 | 72.53% | 11.19% | 4.45% | 6.80% |
| 2021 | 64.17% | 11.32% | 6.44% | 13.14% |
Trimming operator wage gap by race
According to our data, white trimming operators have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Asian trimming operators have the lowest average salary at $37,954.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $38,338 |
| White | $40,451 |
| Black or African American | $38,770 |
| Asian | $37,954 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $39,373 |
Average trimming operator age
See how the average age of trimming operators varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Trimming operator age by race and gender
| Race | Male age | Female age |
|---|---|---|
| White | 50 | 52 |
| Black or African American | 45 | 51 |
| Asian | 55 | |
| Hispanic or Latino | 42 | 46.5 |
Trimming operator age breakdown
The average age of trimming operators is 40+ years years old, representing 67% of the trimming operator population.
Trimming operator age breakdown
| Trimming Operator Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 67% |
| 30-40 years | 18% |
| 20-30 years | 15% |
Trimming operator educational attainment
The most common degree for trimming operators is high school diploma, with 44% of trimming operators earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are associate degree degree at 29% and associate degree degree at 12%.
- High School Diploma, 44%
- Associate, 29%
- Bachelor's, 12%
- Diploma, 11%
- Other Degrees, 4%
Trimming operators by degree level
| Trimming operator degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| High School Diploma | 44% |
| Associate | 29% |
| Bachelor's | 12% |
| Diploma | 11% |
| Other Degrees | 4% |
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Trimming operator employment statistics
Most trimming operators work for a private in the manufacturing industry.
Company size where trimming operators work
Below, you can see the size of companies where trimming operators work.
Trimming operator jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 1% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 16% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 29% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 13% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 23% |
| > 10,000 employees | 19% |
Trimming operator jobs by company type
Employees with the trimming operator job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most trimming operators prefer to work at private companies over public companies.
Trimming operator jobs by sector
| Company type | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 4% |
| Public | 16% |
| Private | 78% |
| Government | 1% |
Trimming operator jobs by industry
The most common industries for trimming operators are manufacturing, professional and automotive.
Trimming operator industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Manufacturing | 34% |
| Professional | 10% |
| Fortune 500 | 8% |
| Automotive | 7% |
| Transportation | 6% |
| Construction | 6% |
| Technology | 6% |
| Energy | 4% |
| Retail | 4% |
| Education | 4% |
| Utilities | 3% |
| Hospitality | 3% |
| Media | 3% |
| Agriculture | 1% |
| Start-up | 1% |
Trimming operator turnover and employment statistics
Trimming operator unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for trimming operators between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Trimming operator unemployment rate by year
| Year | Trimming operator unemployment rate |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 12.58% |
| 2011 | 10.23% |
| 2012 | 9.65% |
| 2013 | 8.91% |
| 2014 | 7.88% |
| 2015 | 6.19% |
| 2016 | 5.60% |
| 2017 | 3.46% |
| 2018 | 3.43% |
| 2019 | 4.89% |
| 2020 | 3.67% |
| 2021 | 9.32% |
Average trimming operator tenure
The average trimming operator stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 189 trimming operators resumes in Zippia's database.
Trimming operator tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 31% |
| 1-2 years | 29% |
| 3-4 years | 12% |
| 5-7 years | 11% |
| 8-10 years | 5% |
| 11+ years | 12% |
Trimming operator LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of trimming 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Semiconductor Wafer Inspector | 4.47% | 17,116 |
| Case Loader Operator | 4.75% | 65,841 |
| Paper Rewinder | 7.84% | 1,067 |
| Fermenter | 8.41% | 372 |
| Clean Up Person | 8.89% | 30,547 |
| Trimming Operator | 10.16% | - |
| Reproduction Technician | 15.21% | 5,304 |
Similar trimming operator jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Semiconductor Wafer Inspector | 4.47% | 17,116 |
| Case Loader Operator | 4.75% | 65,841 |
| Paper Rewinder | 7.84% | 1,067 |
| Fermenter | 8.41% | 372 |
| Clean Up Person | 8.89% | 30,547 |
| Reproduction Technician | 15.21% | 5,304 |
Foreign languages spoken by trimming operators
- Polish, 50.0%
- Spanish, 50.0%
Trimming operator languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Polish | 50.0% |
| Spanish | 50.0% |