Wafer machine operator demographics and statistics in the US
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Wafer machine operator gender statistics
23.1% of wafer machine operators are women and 76.9% of wafer machine operators are men.
- Male, 76.9%
- Female, 23.1%
Wafer machine operator gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Male | 76.9% |
| Female | 23.1% |
Wafer machine operator gender pay gap
Women earn 94¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$32,366
Female income
$30,347
Wafer machine operator gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in wafer machine operator positions over time. Currently, 23.1% of wafer machine operators are female.
Wafer machine operator gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 63.81% | 36.19% |
| 2011 | 61.90% | 38.10% |
| 2012 | 68.78% | 31.22% |
| 2013 | 62.50% | 37.50% |
| 2014 | 74.68% | 25.32% |
| 2015 | 62.55% | 37.45% |
| 2016 | 60.18% | 39.82% |
| 2017 | 55.93% | 44.07% |
| 2018 | 77.55% | 22.45% |
| 2019 | 62.04% | 37.96% |
| 2020 | 55.08% | 44.92% |
| 2021 | 76.92% | 23.08% |
Wafer machine operator related jobs gender ratio
We compared wafer machine operators with similar job titles to see how gender ratios vary. As you can see, churn operator and batch maker have the biggest gender ratio gaps.
| Job title | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Baker/Cake Decorator | 13% | 87% |
| Pastry Decorator | 19% | 81% |
| Cake Maker | 26% | 74% |
| Wafer Machine Operator | 77% | 23% |
| Journeyman Meat Cutter | 93% | 7% |
| Batch Maker | 95% | 5% |
| Churn Operator | 97% | 3% |
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Wafer machine operator demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among wafer machine operators is White, which makes up 56.1% of all wafer machine operators. Comparatively, 20.4% of wafer machine operators are Hispanic or Latino and 10.2% of wafer machine operators are Black or African American.
- White, 56.1%
- Hispanic or Latino, 20.4%
- Black or African American, 10.2%
- Asian, 7.3%
- Unknown, 4.4%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 1.6%
Wafer machine operator race
| Wafer machine operator race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 56.1% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 20.4% |
| Black or African American | 10.2% |
| Asian | 7.3% |
| Unknown | 4.4% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 1.6% |
Wafer machine operator race and ethnicity over time
See how wafer machine operator racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Wafer machine operator race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 65.29% | 13.22% | 1.65% | 16.53% |
| 2011 | 56.13% | 15.19% | 4.62% | 20.47% |
| 2012 | 66.03% | 14.10% | 3.21% | 15.38% |
| 2013 | 58.21% | 10.45% | 7.46% | 19.40% |
| 2014 | 69.91% | 6.19% | 3.54% | 18.58% |
| 2015 | 70.41% | 8.48% | 0.85% | 16.97% |
| 2016 | 56.80% | 6.40% | 4.80% | 28.80% |
| 2017 | 62.71% | 11.02% | 4.24% | 16.95% |
| 2018 | 68.75% | 9.82% | 3.57% | 13.39% |
| 2019 | 69.06% | 7.19% | 2.88% | 17.99% |
| 2020 | 56.56% | 12.40% | 6.20% | 20.92% |
| 2021 | 56.12% | 10.20% | 7.29% | 20.41% |
Wafer machine operator wage gap by race
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $32,394 |
| White | $33,304 |
| Black or African American | $31,908 |
| Asian | $31,527 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $32,725 |
Wafer machine operator age breakdown
The average age of wafer machine operators is 40+ years years old, representing 54% of the wafer machine operator population.
Wafer machine operator age breakdown
| Wafer Machine Operator Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 54% |
| 30-40 years | 16% |
| 20-30 years | 30% |
Wafer machine operator educational attainment
- High School Diploma, 36%
- Bachelor's, 27%
- Associate, 27%
- Master's, 9%
Wafer machine operators by degree level
| Wafer machine operator degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| High School Diploma | 36% |
| Bachelor's | 27% |
| Associate | 27% |
| Master's | 9% |
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Wafer machine operator wage gap by degree level
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| High School Diploma or Less | $32,617 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $32,490 |
| Some College/ Associate Degree | $32,485 |
Wafer machine operator employment statistics
Company size where wafer machine operators work
Below, you can see the size of companies where wafer machine operators work.
Wafer machine operator jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 12% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 6% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 24% |
| > 10,000 employees | 59% |
Wafer machine operator turnover and employment statistics
Wafer machine operator unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for wafer machine operators between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Wafer machine operator unemployment rate by year
| Year | Wafer machine operator unemployment rate |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 8.91% |
| 2011 | 13.11% |
| 2012 | 8.40% |
| 2013 | 9.57% |
| 2014 | 11.11% |
| 2015 | 5.26% |
| 2016 | 7.41% |
| 2017 | 5.38% |
| 2018 | 2.20% |
| 2019 | 2.50% |
| 2020 | 5.38% |
| 2021 | 4.72% |
Average wafer machine operator tenure
The average wafer machine operator stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 42 wafer machine operators resumes in Zippia's database.
Wafer machine operator tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 33% |
| 1-2 years | 33% |
| 3-4 years | 7% |
| 5-7 years | 16% |
| 8-10 years | 5% |
| 11+ years | 7% |
Wafer machine operator LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of wafer 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Fish Header | 2.90% | 274 |
| Clother In | 4.05% | 40,571 |
| Brewing Technician | 5.53% | 8,784 |
| Sponge Maker | 6.32% | 6,973 |
| Wafer Machine Operator | 9.30% | - |
Similar wafer machine operator jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Fish Header | 2.90% | 274 |
| Clother In | 4.05% | 40,571 |
| Brewing Technician | 5.53% | 8,784 |
| Sponge Maker | 6.32% | 6,973 |