Turning machine operator demographics and statistics in the US
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Turning machine operator gender statistics
19.6% of turning machine operators are women and 80.4% of turning machine operators are men.
- Male, 80.4%
- Female, 19.6%
Turning machine operator gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Male | 80.4% |
| Female | 19.6% |
Turning machine operator gender pay gap
Women earn 93¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$38,415
Female income
$35,573
Turning machine operator gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in turning machine operator positions over time. Currently, 19.6% of turning machine operators are female.
Turning machine operator gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 77.92% | 22.08% |
| 2011 | 84.13% | 15.87% |
| 2012 | 79.03% | 20.97% |
| 2013 | 79.91% | 20.09% |
| 2014 | 78.85% | 21.15% |
| 2015 | 82.71% | 17.29% |
| 2016 | 80.45% | 19.55% |
| 2017 | 80.87% | 19.13% |
| 2018 | 86.00% | 14.00% |
| 2019 | 80.19% | 19.81% |
| 2020 | 80.64% | 19.36% |
| 2021 | 80.43% | 19.57% |
Turning machine operator related jobs gender ratio
We compared turning 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% |
| Turning Machine Operator | 80% | 20% |
| Research And Development Machinist | 99% | 1% |
| Die Repair Machinist | 99% | 1% |
| Head Machinist | 99% | 1% |
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Turning machine operator demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among turning machine operators is White, which makes up 77.7% of all turning machine operators. Comparatively, 11.8% of turning machine operators are Hispanic or Latino and 3.7% of turning machine operators are Black or African American.
- White, 77.7%
- Hispanic or Latino, 11.8%
- Black or African American, 3.7%
- Asian, 3.7%
- Unknown, 1.9%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 1.2%
Turning machine operator race
| Turning machine operator race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 77.7% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 11.8% |
| Black or African American | 3.7% |
| Asian | 3.7% |
| Unknown | 1.9% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 1.2% |
Turning machine operator race and ethnicity over time
See how turning machine operator racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Turning machine operator race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 79.68% | 6.79% | 1.85% | 9.88% |
| 2011 | 77.01% | 5.17% | 3.45% | 9.77% |
| 2012 | 73.65% | 9.91% | 1.82% | 13.30% |
| 2013 | 73.96% | 9.26% | 1.83% | 12.28% |
| 2014 | 73.99% | 7.50% | 2.62% | 12.90% |
| 2015 | 72.86% | 7.38% | 2.42% | 15.24% |
| 2016 | 74.88% | 7.30% | 2.55% | 13.39% |
| 2017 | 72.65% | 8.46% | 2.03% | 13.65% |
| 2018 | 78.85% | 3.15% | 3.15% | 13.14% |
| 2019 | 85.06% | 2.46% | 2.46% | 7.87% |
| 2020 | 74.83% | 2.80% | 3.50% | 9.79% |
| 2021 | 77.69% | 3.73% | 3.73% | 11.81% |
Turning machine operator wage gap by race
According to our data, asian turning machine operators have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Unknown turning machine operators have the lowest average salary at $35,808.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $35,808 |
| White | $38,861 |
| Black or African American | $39,902 |
| Asian | $40,121 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $37,554 |
Turning machine operator age breakdown
The average age of turning machine operators is 40+ years years old, representing 67% of the turning machine operator population.
Turning machine operator age breakdown
| Turning Machine Operator Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 67% |
| 30-40 years | 20% |
| 20-30 years | 13% |
Turning machine operator educational attainment
The most common degree for turning machine operators is high school diploma, with 61% of turning machine operators earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are associate degree degree at 33% and associate degree degree at 6%.
- High School Diploma, 61%
- Associate, 33%
- Diploma, 6%
Turning machine operators by degree level
| Turning machine operator degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| High School Diploma | 61% |
| Associate | 33% |
| Diploma | 6% |
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Turning machine operator wage gap by degree level
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| High School Diploma or Less | $38,313 |
| Some College/ Associate Degree | $38,414 |
Turning machine operator employment statistics
Company size where turning machine operators work
Below, you can see the size of companies where turning machine operators work.
Turning machine operator jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 14% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 5% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 18% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 18% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 23% |
| > 10,000 employees | 23% |
Turning machine operator turnover and employment statistics
Turning machine operator unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for turning machine operators between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Turning machine operator unemployment rate by year
| Year | Turning machine operator unemployment rate |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 19.53% |
| 2011 | 17.02% |
| 2012 | 11.05% |
| 2013 | 8.19% |
| 2014 | 6.40% |
| 2015 | 4.69% |
| 2016 | 5.10% |
| 2017 | 5.70% |
| 2018 | 5.41% |
| 2019 | 4.12% |
| 2020 | 7.56% |
| 2021 | 8.94% |
Average turning machine operator tenure
The average turning machine operator stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 52 turning machine operators resumes in Zippia's database.
Turning machine operator tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 28% |
| 1-2 years | 26% |
| 3-4 years | 13% |
| 5-7 years | 15% |
| 8-10 years | 4% |
| 11+ years | 13% |
Turning machine operator LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of turning 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Brazing Machine Setter | 2.57% | 31,873 |
| Hand Spring Former | 3.20% | 4,282 |
| Journeyman Machinist | 3.26% | 13,800 |
| Roll Tube Setter | 3.27% | 2,601 |
| Turning Machine Operator | 5.83% | - |
| Chocolate Production Machine Operator | 5.87% | 103,681 |
| Bottom Sander | 6.48% | 76 |
Similar turning machine operator jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Brazing Machine Setter | 2.57% | 31,873 |
| Hand Spring Former | 3.20% | 4,282 |
| Journeyman Machinist | 3.26% | 13,800 |
| Roll Tube Setter | 3.27% | 2,601 |
| Chocolate Production Machine Operator | 5.87% | 103,681 |
| Bottom Sander | 6.48% | 76 |