Turret lathe operator demographics and statistics in the US
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Turret lathe operator demographics by:
Turret lathe operator gender statistics
10.8% of turret lathe operators are women and 89.2% of turret lathe operators are men.
- Male, 89.2%
- Female, 10.8%
Turret lathe operator gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Male | 89.2% |
| Female | 10.8% |
Turret lathe operator gender pay gap
Women earn 91¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$40,723
Female income
$37,062
Turret lathe operator gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in turret lathe operator positions over time. Currently, 10.8% of turret lathe operators are female.
Turret lathe operator gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 90.13% | 9.87% |
| 2011 | 90.52% | 9.48% |
| 2012 | 90.05% | 9.95% |
| 2013 | 91.79% | 8.21% |
| 2014 | 89.41% | 10.59% |
| 2015 | 91.23% | 8.77% |
| 2016 | 89.50% | 10.50% |
| 2017 | 90.98% | 9.02% |
| 2018 | 91.36% | 8.64% |
| 2019 | 91.25% | 8.75% |
| 2020 | 90.68% | 9.32% |
| 2021 | 89.21% | 10.79% |
Turret lathe operator related jobs gender ratio
We compared turret lathe 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% |
| Turret Lathe Operator | 89% | 11% |
| Research And Development Machinist | 99% | 1% |
| Die Repair Machinist | 99% | 1% |
| Head Machinist | 99% | 1% |
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Turret lathe operator demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among turret lathe operators is White, which makes up 69.0% of all turret lathe operators. Comparatively, 14.5% of turret lathe operators are Hispanic or Latino and 5.4% of turret lathe operators are Unknown.
- White, 69.0%
- Hispanic or Latino, 14.5%
- Unknown, 5.4%
- Asian, 5.4%
- Black or African American, 4.8%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.9%
Turret lathe operator race
| Turret lathe operator race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 69.0% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 14.5% |
| Unknown | 5.4% |
| Asian | 5.4% |
| Black or African American | 4.8% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.9% |
Turret lathe operator race and ethnicity over time
See how turret lathe operator racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Turret lathe operator race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 73.88% | 7.59% | 5.97% | 10.75% |
| 2011 | 75.89% | 6.40% | 4.22% | 12.19% |
| 2012 | 76.15% | 5.45% | 4.21% | 12.58% |
| 2013 | 73.74% | 5.07% | 4.87% | 14.17% |
| 2014 | 73.75% | 5.12% | 5.01% | 13.75% |
| 2015 | 74.53% | 5.91% | 5.32% | 12.36% |
| 2016 | 73.13% | 5.81% | 5.40% | 14.08% |
| 2017 | 74.62% | 5.43% | 4.68% | 13.15% |
| 2018 | 74.50% | 5.11% | 4.71% | 13.58% |
| 2019 | 70.90% | 5.30% | 6.05% | 14.71% |
| 2020 | 67.46% | 7.59% | 5.01% | 15.07% |
| 2021 | 69.02% | 4.80% | 5.42% | 14.47% |
Turret lathe operator wage gap by race
According to our data, white turret lathe operators have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Hispanic or latino turret lathe operators have the lowest average salary at $39,909.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $41,096 |
| White | $41,207 |
| Black or African American | $40,643 |
| Asian | $40,774 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $39,909 |
Average turret lathe operator age
See how the average age of turret lathe operators varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Female
Turret lathe 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 |
Turret lathe operator age breakdown
The average age of turret lathe operators is 40+ years years old, representing 60% of the turret lathe operator population.
Turret lathe operator age breakdown
| Turret Lathe Operator Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 60% |
| 30-40 years | 27% |
| 20-30 years | 13% |
Turret lathe operator educational attainment
The most common degree for turret lathe operators is high school diploma, with 50% of turret lathe operators earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are bachelor's degree degree at 17% and bachelor's degree degree at 16%.
- High School Diploma, 50%
- Bachelor's, 17%
- Diploma, 16%
- Associate, 15%
- Other Degrees, 2%
Turret lathe operators by degree level
| Turret lathe operator degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| High School Diploma | 50% |
| Bachelor's | 17% |
| Diploma | 16% |
| Associate | 15% |
| Other Degrees | 2% |
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Turret lathe operator wage gap by degree level
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| High School Diploma or Less | $38,724 |
| Some College/ Associate Degree | $39,807 |
Turret lathe operator employment statistics
Most turret lathe operators work for a private in the manufacturing industry.
Company size where turret lathe operators work
Below, you can see the size of companies where turret lathe operators work.
Turret lathe operator jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 3% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 13% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 24% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 13% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 18% |
| > 10,000 employees | 29% |
Turret lathe operator jobs by company type
Employees with the turret lathe operator job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most turret lathe operators prefer to work at private companies over public companies.
Turret lathe operator jobs by sector
| Company type | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 1% |
| Public | 25% |
| Private | 73% |
| Government | 1% |
Turret lathe operator jobs by industry
The most common industries for turret lathe operators are manufacturing, retail and professional.
Turret lathe operator industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Manufacturing | 35% |
| Retail | 13% |
| Fortune 500 | 13% |
| Professional | 7% |
| Technology | 7% |
| Transportation | 5% |
| Automotive | 4% |
| Construction | 3% |
| Hospitality | 3% |
| Utilities | 2% |
| Health Care | 2% |
| Pharmaceutical | 1% |
| Media | 1% |
| Internet | 1% |
| Finance | 1% |
| Government | 1% |
| Energy | 1% |
| Non Profits | 1% |
| Real Estate | 1% |
| Education | 1% |
| Agriculture | 1% |
| Start-up | 1% |
Turret lathe operator turnover and employment statistics
Turret lathe operator unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for turret lathe operators between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Turret lathe operator unemployment rate by year
| Year | Turret lathe 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 turret lathe operator tenure
The average turret lathe operator stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 372 turret lathe operators resumes in Zippia's database.
Turret lathe operator tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 26% |
| 1-2 years | 32% |
| 3-4 years | 13% |
| 5-7 years | 16% |
| 8-10 years | 4% |
| 11+ years | 9% |
Turret lathe operator LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of turret lathe 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Production Line Solderer | 2.57% | 96,818 |
| Die Mechanic | 2.99% | 34,815 |
| Plastic Molder | 3.20% | 534 |
| Machining Associate | 3.26% | 2,975 |
| Temper Mill Operator | 3.27% | 26,717 |
| Turret Lathe Operator | 5.87% | - |
| Burrer Operator | 6.48% | 29,936 |
Similar turret lathe operator jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Production Line Solderer | 2.57% | 96,818 |
| Die Mechanic | 2.99% | 34,815 |
| Plastic Molder | 3.20% | 534 |
| Machining Associate | 3.26% | 2,975 |
| Temper Mill Operator | 3.27% | 26,717 |
| Burrer Operator | 6.48% | 29,936 |
Foreign languages spoken by turret lathe operators
- Spanish, 75.0%
- Polish, 25.0%
Turret lathe operator languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 75.0% |
| Polish | 25.0% |