Wafer fabrication operator demographics and statistics in the US
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Wafer fabrication operator gender statistics
32.6% of wafer fabrication operators are women and 67.4% of wafer fabrication operators are men.
- Male, 67.4%
- Female, 32.6%
Wafer fabrication operator gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Male | 67.4% |
| Female | 32.6% |
Wafer fabrication operator gender pay gap
Women earn 92¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$36,542
Female income
$33,601
Wafer fabrication operator gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in wafer fabrication operator positions over time. Currently, 32.6% of wafer fabrication operators are female.
Wafer fabrication operator gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 67.91% | 32.09% |
| 2011 | 68.05% | 31.95% |
| 2012 | 68.08% | 31.92% |
| 2013 | 68.68% | 31.32% |
| 2014 | 69.07% | 30.93% |
| 2015 | 70.04% | 29.96% |
| 2016 | 69.30% | 30.70% |
| 2017 | 68.59% | 31.41% |
| 2018 | 68.69% | 31.31% |
| 2019 | 67.57% | 32.43% |
| 2020 | 66.33% | 33.67% |
| 2021 | 67.45% | 32.55% |
Wafer fabrication operator related jobs gender ratio
We compared wafer fabrication 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% |
| Wafer Fabrication Operator | 67% | 33% |
| Bucket Operator | 99% | 1% |
| Stone Cutter | 99% | 1% |
| Corrugator | 99% | 1% |
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Wafer fabrication operator demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among wafer fabrication operators is White, which makes up 46.7% of all wafer fabrication operators. Comparatively, 29.7% of wafer fabrication operators are Hispanic or Latino and 11.5% of wafer fabrication operators are Black or African American.
- White, 46.7%
- Hispanic or Latino, 29.7%
- Black or African American, 11.5%
- Asian, 7.1%
- Unknown, 4.1%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.9%
Wafer fabrication operator race
| Wafer fabrication operator race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 46.7% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 29.7% |
| Black or African American | 11.5% |
| Asian | 7.1% |
| Unknown | 4.1% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.9% |
Wafer fabrication operator race and ethnicity over time
See how wafer fabrication operator racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Wafer fabrication operator race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 52.08% | 12.22% | 6.02% | 27.50% |
| 2011 | 52.75% | 12.37% | 5.96% | 26.63% |
| 2012 | 51.43% | 12.33% | 6.04% | 28.12% |
| 2013 | 52.65% | 11.81% | 5.88% | 27.49% |
| 2014 | 51.91% | 11.80% | 5.80% | 28.05% |
| 2015 | 52.76% | 11.79% | 6.09% | 27.00% |
| 2016 | 51.63% | 11.86% | 6.09% | 27.84% |
| 2017 | 50.65% | 12.50% | 6.22% | 28.00% |
| 2018 | 50.65% | 12.20% | 6.44% | 28.28% |
| 2019 | 52.18% | 11.82% | 6.04% | 27.48% |
| 2020 | 49.53% | 11.57% | 7.18% | 27.43% |
| 2021 | 46.67% | 11.54% | 7.15% | 29.74% |
Wafer fabrication operator wage gap by race
According to our data, white wafer fabrication operators have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Black or african american wafer fabrication operators have the lowest average salary at $35,750.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $36,928 |
| White | $37,628 |
| Black or African American | $35,750 |
| Asian | $36,305 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $36,127 |
Average wafer fabrication operator age
See how the average age of wafer fabrication operators varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Wafer fabrication operator age by race and gender
| Race | Male age | Female age |
|---|---|---|
| Black or African American | 42 | 45 |
| Unknown | 38 | 42 |
| Asian | 46 | 46 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 41.5 | 45 |
| White | 43 | 48 |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 40 | 50 |
Wafer fabrication operator age breakdown
The average age of wafer fabrication operators is 40+ years years old, representing 59% of the wafer fabrication operator population.
Wafer fabrication operator age breakdown
| Wafer Fabrication Operator Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 59% |
| 30-40 years | 24% |
| 20-30 years | 17% |
Wafer fabrication operator educational attainment
The most common degree for wafer fabrication operators is associate degree, with 30% of wafer fabrication operators earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are bachelor's degree degree at 29% and bachelor's degree degree at 26%.
- Associate, 30%
- Bachelor's, 29%
- High School Diploma, 26%
- Diploma, 10%
- Other Degrees, 5%
Wafer fabrication operators by degree level
| Wafer fabrication operator degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Associate | 30% |
| Bachelor's | 29% |
| High School Diploma | 26% |
| Diploma | 10% |
| Other Degrees | 5% |
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Wafer fabrication operator wage gap by degree level
According to the data, wafer fabrication operators with a Master's degree earn more than those without, at $38,901 annually. With a Bachelor's degree, wafer fabrication operators earn a median annual income of $37,281 compared to $36,865 for wafer fabrication operators with an Associate degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| Master's Degree | $38,901 |
| High School Diploma or Less | $34,928 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $37,281 |
| Some College/ Associate Degree | $36,865 |
Wafer fabrication operator employment statistics
Company size where wafer fabrication operators work
Below, you can see the size of companies where wafer fabrication operators work.
Wafer fabrication operator jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 3% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 7% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 15% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 8% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 30% |
| > 10,000 employees | 36% |
Wafer fabrication operator jobs by industry
The most common industries for wafer fabrication operators are technology, manufacturing and professional.
Wafer fabrication operator industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Technology | 40% |
| Fortune 500 | 14% |
| Manufacturing | 12% |
| Professional | 11% |
| Telecommunication | 4% |
| Health Care | 3% |
| Pharmaceutical | 2% |
| Energy | 2% |
| Construction | 2% |
| Internet | 2% |
| Hospitality | 2% |
| Finance | 2% |
| Transportation | 1% |
| Government | 1% |
| Start-up | 1% |
| Utilities | 1% |
| Insurance | 1% |
| Education | 1% |
| Retail | 1% |
Wafer fabrication operator turnover and employment statistics
Wafer fabrication operator unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for wafer fabrication operators between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Wafer fabrication operator unemployment rate by year
| Year | Wafer fabrication operator unemployment rate |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 13.80% |
| 2011 | 11.43% |
| 2012 | 10.36% |
| 2013 | 9.15% |
| 2014 | 7.55% |
| 2015 | 6.34% |
| 2016 | 5.52% |
| 2017 | 5.19% |
| 2018 | 5.08% |
| 2019 | 4.54% |
| 2020 | 6.68% |
| 2021 | 6.20% |
Average wafer fabrication operator tenure
The average wafer fabrication operator stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 784 wafer fabrication operators resumes in Zippia's database.
Wafer fabrication operator tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 21% |
| 1-2 years | 37% |
| 3-4 years | 15% |
| 5-7 years | 12% |
| 8-10 years | 4% |
| 11+ years | 10% |
Wafer fabrication operator LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of wafer fabrication 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Cotton Weigher | 4.47% | 24 |
| Brick Machine Operator | 4.75% | 61,633 |
| Wafer Fabrication Operator | 4.90% | - |
| Machine Adjuster | 7.84% | 40,920 |
| Screen Operator | 8.41% | 31,014 |
| Greaser | 8.89% | 200 |
| Photography Spotter | 15.21% | 745 |
Similar wafer fabrication operator jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Cotton Weigher | 4.47% | 24 |
| Brick Machine Operator | 4.75% | 61,633 |
| Machine Adjuster | 7.84% | 40,920 |
| Screen Operator | 8.41% | 31,014 |
| Greaser | 8.89% | 200 |
| Photography Spotter | 15.21% | 745 |
Foreign languages spoken by wafer fabrication operators
The most common foreign language among wafer fabrication operators is Spanish at 31.6%. The second-most popular foreign language spoken is Tagalog at 15.8% and Polish is the third-most popular at 10.5%.
- Spanish, 31.6%
- Tagalog, 15.8%
- Polish, 10.5%
- Hindi, 10.5%
- Filipino, 5.3%
- Other, 26.3%
Wafer fabrication operator languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 31.6% |
| Tagalog | 15.8% |
| Polish | 10.5% |
| Hindi | 10.5% |
| Filipino | 5.3% |
| Other | 26.3% |