Washer operator demographics and statistics in the US
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Washer operator demographics by:
Washer operator gender statistics
14.4% of washer operators are women and 85.6% of washer operators are men.
- Male, 85.6%
- Female, 14.4%
Washer operator gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Male | 85.6% |
| Female | 14.4% |
Washer operator gender pay gap
Women earn 87¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$31,533
Female income
$27,349
Washer operator gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in washer operator positions over time. Currently, 14.4% of washer operators are female.
Washer operator gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 87.31% | 12.69% |
| 2011 | 86.92% | 13.08% |
| 2012 | 83.27% | 16.73% |
| 2013 | 79.26% | 20.74% |
| 2014 | 84.22% | 15.78% |
| 2015 | 86.64% | 13.36% |
| 2016 | 78.68% | 21.32% |
| 2017 | 77.03% | 22.97% |
| 2018 | 86.20% | 13.80% |
| 2019 | 84.46% | 15.54% |
| 2020 | 86.52% | 13.48% |
| 2021 | 85.59% | 14.41% |
Washer operator related jobs gender ratio
| Job title | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Washer Operator | 86% | 14% |
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Washer operator demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among washer operators is White, which makes up 61.0% of all washer operators. Comparatively, 19.2% of washer operators are Hispanic or Latino and 9.8% of washer operators are Black or African American.
- White, 61.0%
- Hispanic or Latino, 19.2%
- Black or African American, 9.8%
- Unknown, 4.8%
- Asian, 4.4%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.8%
Washer operator race
| Washer operator race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 61.0% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 19.2% |
| Black or African American | 9.8% |
| Unknown | 4.8% |
| Asian | 4.4% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.8% |
Washer operator race and ethnicity over time
See how washer operator racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Washer operator race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 69.97% | 14.61% | 1.13% | 12.37% |
| 2011 | 69.13% | 10.11% | 2.27% | 15.83% |
| 2012 | 67.31% | 11.78% | 1.99% | 15.28% |
| 2013 | 72.74% | 10.83% | 1.11% | 13.03% |
| 2014 | 67.91% | 10.84% | 2.36% | 17.11% |
| 2015 | 67.26% | 11.72% | 2.13% | 16.44% |
| 2016 | 65.08% | 11.85% | 2.04% | 18.06% |
| 2017 | 67.12% | 10.75% | 2.25% | 16.80% |
| 2018 | 70.00% | 9.43% | 1.92% | 16.24% |
| 2019 | 64.71% | 11.96% | 2.42% | 18.88% |
| 2020 | 69.71% | 8.49% | 2.18% | 12.55% |
| 2021 | 61.01% | 9.75% | 4.44% | 19.21% |
Washer operator wage gap by race
According to our data, black or african american washer operators have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Unknown washer operators have the lowest average salary at $29,928.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $29,928 |
| White | $32,259 |
| Black or African American | $33,219 |
| Asian | $30,878 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $31,484 |
Average washer operator age
See how the average age of washer operators varies based on ethnicity and gender.
Male
Female
Washer operator age by race and gender
| Race | Male age | Female age |
|---|---|---|
| Unknown | 47 | |
| White | 47 | |
| Black or African American | 54 | |
| Asian | 48 | |
| Hispanic or Latino | 43.5 |
Washer operator age breakdown
The average age of washer operators is 40+ years years old, representing 67% of the washer operator population.
Washer operator age breakdown
| Washer Operator Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 67% |
| 30-40 years | 27% |
| 20-30 years | 5% |
Washer operator educational attainment
The most common degree for washer operators is high school diploma, with 49% of washer operators earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are associate degree degree at 16% and associate degree degree at 16%.
- High School Diploma, 49%
- Associate, 16%
- Bachelor's, 16%
- Diploma, 10%
- Other Degrees, 9%
Washer operators by degree level
| Washer operator degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| High School Diploma | 49% |
| Associate | 16% |
| Bachelor's | 16% |
| Diploma | 10% |
| Other Degrees | 9% |
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Washer operator employment statistics
Most washer operators work for a private in the manufacturing industry.
Company size where washer operators work
Below, you can see the size of companies where washer operators work.
Washer operator jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 8% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 13% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 19% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 7% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 26% |
| > 10,000 employees | 27% |
Washer operator jobs by company type
Employees with the washer operator job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most washer operators prefer to work at private companies over public companies.
Washer operator jobs by sector
| Company type | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 2% |
| Public | 27% |
| Private | 68% |
| Government | 3% |
Washer operator jobs by industry
The most common industries for washer operators are manufacturing, health care and professional.
Washer operator industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Manufacturing | 22% |
| Fortune 500 | 14% |
| Health Care | 9% |
| Professional | 8% |
| Retail | 8% |
| Technology | 7% |
| Automotive | 4% |
| Construction | 4% |
| Hospitality | 3% |
| Finance | 3% |
| Energy | 3% |
| Transportation | 2% |
| Government | 2% |
| Start-up | 2% |
| Non Profits | 2% |
| Agriculture | 2% |
| Pharmaceutical | 1% |
| Media | 1% |
| Internet | 1% |
| Utilities | 1% |
| Real Estate | 1% |
| Education | 1% |
| Insurance | 1% |
Washer operator turnover and employment statistics
Washer operator unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for washer operators between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Washer operator unemployment rate by year
| Year | Washer operator unemployment rate |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 5.24% |
| 2011 | 3.32% |
| 2012 | 3.86% |
| 2013 | 3.12% |
| 2014 | 1.93% |
| 2015 | 5.51% |
| 2016 | 3.39% |
| 2017 | 1.61% |
| 2018 | 1.67% |
| 2019 | 1.65% |
| 2020 | 2.74% |
| 2021 | 3.04% |
Average washer operator tenure
The average washer operator stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 500 washer operators resumes in Zippia's database.
Washer operator tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 28% |
| 1-2 years | 32% |
| 3-4 years | 14% |
| 5-7 years | 12% |
| 8-10 years | 6% |
| 11+ years | 8% |
Washer operator LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of washer 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Turbo Electric Operator | 4.19% | 26,374 |
| Filtration Operator | 4.62% | 31,749 |
| Cogeneration Technician | 4.80% | 24,057 |
| Washer Operator | 10.89% | - |
Similar washer operator jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Turbo Electric Operator | 4.19% | 26,374 |
| Filtration Operator | 4.62% | 31,749 |
| Cogeneration Technician | 4.80% | 24,057 |
Foreign languages spoken by washer operators
The most common foreign language among washer operators is Spanish at 70.0%. The second-most popular foreign language spoken is Arabic at 10.0% and Khmer is the third-most popular at 10.0%.
- Spanish, 70.0%
- Arabic, 10.0%
- Khmer, 10.0%
- French, 10.0%
Washer operator languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 70.0% |
| Arabic | 10.0% |
| Khmer | 10.0% |
| French | 10.0% |
