Twister operator demographics and statistics in the US
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Twister operator gender statistics
65.0% of twister operators are women and 35.0% of twister operators are men.
- Female, 65.0%
- Male, 35.0%
Twister operator gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Female | 65.0% |
| Male | 35.0% |
Twister operator gender pay gap
Women earn 99¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$37,037
Female income
$36,713
Twister operator gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in twister operator positions over time. Currently, 65.0% of twister operators are female.
Twister operator gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 21.64% | 78.36% |
| 2011 | 28.43% | 71.57% |
| 2012 | 27.79% | 72.21% |
| 2013 | 25.53% | 74.47% |
| 2014 | 31.66% | 68.34% |
| 2015 | 31.19% | 68.81% |
| 2016 | 33.08% | 66.92% |
| 2017 | 24.55% | 75.45% |
| 2018 | 42.27% | 57.73% |
| 2019 | 40.14% | 59.86% |
| 2020 | 40.52% | 59.48% |
| 2021 | 34.99% | 65.01% |
Twister operator related jobs gender ratio
We compared twister operators with similar job titles to see how gender ratios vary. As you can see, dye tub operator and cloth doffer have the biggest gender ratio gaps.
| Job title | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Laundress | 3% | 97% |
| Custom Seamstress | 3% | 97% |
| Seamstress | 6% | 94% |
| Twister Operator | 35% | 65% |
| Dry Finisher | 94% | 6% |
| Cloth Doffer | 95% | 5% |
| Dye Tub Operator | 97% | 3% |
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Twister operator demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among twister operators is White, which makes up 54.2% of all twister operators. Comparatively, 22.3% of twister operators are Hispanic or Latino and 14.4% of twister operators are Black or African American.
- White, 54.2%
- Hispanic or Latino, 22.3%
- Black or African American, 14.4%
- Asian, 4.4%
- Unknown, 3.8%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.9%
Twister operator race
| Twister operator race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 54.2% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 22.3% |
| Black or African American | 14.4% |
| Asian | 4.4% |
| Unknown | 3.8% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.9% |
Twister operator race and ethnicity over time
See how twister operator racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Twister operator race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 55.96% | 26.94% | 4.66% | 9.33% |
| 2011 | 55.14% | 25.70% | 2.80% | 14.95% |
| 2012 | 55.47% | 28.01% | 1.65% | 13.18% |
| 2013 | 58.53% | 27.97% | 1.95% | 9.76% |
| 2014 | 56.67% | 22.04% | 0.63% | 18.26% |
| 2015 | 47.97% | 29.08% | 3.63% | 17.45% |
| 2016 | 54.91% | 22.46% | 1.66% | 18.30% |
| 2017 | 55.65% | 17.39% | 2.61% | 20.87% |
| 2018 | 55.82% | 17.47% | 1.71% | 22.26% |
| 2019 | 54.30% | 16.23% | 6.95% | 19.21% |
| 2020 | 58.21% | 11.94% | 2.99% | 23.88% |
| 2021 | 54.23% | 14.42% | 4.39% | 22.26% |
Twister operator wage gap by race
According to our data, white twister operators have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Hispanic or latino twister operators have the lowest average salary at $36,433.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $36,790 |
| White | $38,534 |
| Black or African American | $36,708 |
| Asian | $36,758 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $36,433 |
Average twister operator age
See how the average age of twister operators varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Twister operator age by race and gender
| Race | Male age | Female age |
|---|---|---|
| White | 49 | 58 |
| Black or African American | 44 | 60 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 53 | 49 |
Twister operator age breakdown
The average age of twister operators is 40+ years years old, representing 81% of the twister operator population.
Twister operator age breakdown
| Twister Operator Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 81% |
| 30-40 years | 10% |
| 20-30 years | 8% |
Twister operator educational attainment
The most common degree for twister operators is high school diploma, with 54% of twister operators earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are associate degree degree at 17% and associate degree degree at 14%.
- High School Diploma, 54%
- Associate, 17%
- Diploma, 14%
- Bachelor's, 9%
- Other Degrees, 6%
Twister operators by degree level
| Twister operator degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| High School Diploma | 54% |
| Associate | 17% |
| Diploma | 14% |
| Bachelor's | 9% |
| Other Degrees | 6% |
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Twister operator wage gap by degree level
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| High School Diploma or Less | $37,579 |
| No Education | $36,411 |
Twister operator employment statistics
Company size where twister operators work
Below, you can see the size of companies where twister operators work.
Twister operator jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 8% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 11% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 27% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 8% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 37% |
| > 10,000 employees | 10% |
Twister operator jobs by industry
The most common industries for twister operators are manufacturing, retail and professional.
Twister operator industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Manufacturing | 39% |
| Retail | 11% |
| Professional | 8% |
| Construction | 7% |
| Hospitality | 7% |
| Fortune 500 | 6% |
| Finance | 3% |
| Technology | 3% |
| Utilities | 2% |
| Health Care | 2% |
| Telecommunication | 2% |
| Media | 1% |
| Transportation | 1% |
| Government | 1% |
| Agriculture | 1% |
| Energy | 1% |
| Internet | 1% |
| Real Estate | 1% |
| Start-up | 1% |
Twister operator turnover and employment statistics
Twister operator unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for twister operators between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Twister operator unemployment rate by year
| Year | Twister operator unemployment rate |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 21.53% |
| 2011 | 16.98% |
| 2012 | 16.43% |
| 2013 | 10.34% |
| 2014 | 6.72% |
| 2015 | 3.09% |
| 2016 | 7.14% |
| 2017 | 8.00% |
| 2018 | 2.61% |
| 2019 | 2.86% |
| 2020 | 9.55% |
| 2021 | 6.05% |
Average twister operator tenure
The average twister operator stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 924 twister operators resumes in Zippia's database.
Twister operator tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 29% |
| 1-2 years | 30% |
| 3-4 years | 13% |
| 5-7 years | 14% |
| 8-10 years | 5% |
| 11+ years | 8% |
Twister operator LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of twister 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Laundry Helper | 5.10% | 19,842 |
| Upholstery Auto Trimmer | 5.26% | 6,293 |
| Two Needle Machine Operator | 5.45% | 52,490 |
| Twister Operator | 7.83% | - |
| Alterations Tailor | 12.01% | 1,025 |
Similar twister operator jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Laundry Helper | 5.10% | 19,842 |
| Upholstery Auto Trimmer | 5.26% | 6,293 |
| Two Needle Machine Operator | 5.45% | 52,490 |
| Alterations Tailor | 12.01% | 1,025 |
Foreign languages spoken by twister operators
The most common foreign language among twister operators is Spanish at 81.8%. The second-most popular foreign language spoken is Sicilian at 9.1% and Vietnamese is the third-most popular at 9.1%.
- Spanish, 81.8%
- Sicilian, 9.1%
- Vietnamese, 9.1%
Twister operator languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 81.8% |
| Sicilian | 9.1% |
| Vietnamese | 9.1% |