Washing machine operator demographics and statistics in the US
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Washing machine operator demographics by:
Washing machine operator gender statistics
13.6% of washing machine operators are women and 86.4% of washing machine operators are men.
- Male, 86.4%
- Female, 13.6%
Washing machine operator gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Male | 86.4% |
| Female | 13.6% |
Washing machine operator gender pay gap
Women earn 100¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$39,158
Female income
$38,998
Washing machine operator gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in washing machine operator positions over time. Currently, 13.6% of washing machine operators are female.
Washing machine operator gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 95.87% | 4.13% |
| 2011 | 94.97% | 5.03% |
| 2012 | 94.40% | 5.60% |
| 2013 | 94.68% | 5.32% |
| 2014 | 96.23% | 3.77% |
| 2015 | 94.16% | 5.84% |
| 2016 | 93.66% | 6.34% |
| 2017 | 95.64% | 4.36% |
| 2018 | 89.64% | 10.36% |
| 2019 | 88.79% | 11.21% |
| 2020 | 88.95% | 11.05% |
| 2021 | 86.41% | 13.59% |
Washing machine operator related jobs gender ratio
We compared washing machine 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% |
| Washing Machine Operator | 86% | 14% |
| Dry Finisher | 94% | 6% |
| Cloth Doffer | 95% | 5% |
| Dye Tub Operator | 97% | 3% |
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Washing machine operator demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among washing machine operators is White, which makes up 54.2% of all washing machine operators. Comparatively, 22.3% of washing machine operators are Hispanic or Latino and 14.4% of washing machine 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%
Washing machine operator race
| Washing machine 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% |
Washing machine operator race and ethnicity over time
See how washing machine operator racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Washing machine operator race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 59.67% | 12.43% | 6.22% | 18.65% |
| 2011 | 50.30% | 11.52% | 5.45% | 26.06% |
| 2012 | 49.76% | 14.51% | 4.84% | 28.33% |
| 2013 | 60.33% | 10.74% | 2.48% | 23.14% |
| 2014 | 59.16% | 14.30% | 0.65% | 23.41% |
| 2015 | 46.76% | 13.24% | 7.06% | 29.12% |
| 2016 | 62.19% | 3.41% | 5.96% | 25.56% |
| 2017 | 61.18% | 8.47% | 2.82% | 24.47% |
| 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% |
Washing machine operator wage gap by race
According to our data, white washing machine operators have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Hispanic or latino washing machine operators have the lowest average salary at $38,758.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $39,047 |
| White | $40,039 |
| Black or African American | $38,966 |
| Asian | $38,995 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $38,758 |
Average washing machine operator age
See how the average age of washing machine operators varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Female
Washing machine 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 |
Washing machine operator age breakdown
The average age of washing machine operators is 40+ years years old, representing 81% of the washing machine operator population.
Washing machine operator age breakdown
| Washing Machine Operator Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 81% |
| 30-40 years | 10% |
| 20-30 years | 8% |
Washing machine operator educational attainment
The most common degree for washing machine operators is high school diploma, with 40% of washing machine operators earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are associate degree degree at 20% and associate degree degree at 20%.
- High School Diploma, 40%
- Associate, 20%
- Diploma, 20%
- Bachelor's, 13%
- Other Degrees, 7%
Washing machine operators by degree level
| Washing machine operator degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| High School Diploma | 40% |
| Associate | 20% |
| Diploma | 20% |
| Bachelor's | 13% |
| Other Degrees | 7% |
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Washing machine operator wage gap by degree level
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| High School Diploma or Less | $39,493 |
| No Education | $38,745 |
Washing machine operator employment statistics
Company size where washing machine operators work
Below, you can see the size of companies where washing machine operators work.
Washing machine operator jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 5% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 5% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 31% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 7% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 26% |
| > 10,000 employees | 26% |
Washing machine operator jobs by industry
The most common industries for washing machine operators are manufacturing, hospitality and automotive.
Washing machine operator industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Manufacturing | 28% |
| Hospitality | 19% |
| Automotive | 12% |
| Transportation | 7% |
| Professional | 7% |
| Retail | 5% |
| Health Care | 5% |
| Fortune 500 | 5% |
| Finance | 2% |
| Energy | 2% |
| Internet | 2% |
| Non Profits | 2% |
| Construction | 2% |
| Agriculture | 2% |
Washing machine operator turnover and employment statistics
Washing machine operator unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for washing machine operators between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Washing machine operator unemployment rate by year
| Year | Washing machine operator unemployment rate |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 11.76% |
| 2011 | 12.70% |
| 2012 | 17.65% |
| 2013 | 9.57% |
| 2014 | 5.04% |
| 2015 | 1.06% |
| 2016 | 6.06% |
| 2017 | 7.32% |
| 2018 | 2.61% |
| 2019 | 2.86% |
| 2020 | 9.55% |
| 2021 | 6.05% |
Average washing machine operator tenure
The average washing machine operator stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 116 washing machine operators resumes in Zippia's database.
Washing machine operator tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 34% |
| 1-2 years | 40% |
| 3-4 years | 10% |
| 5-7 years | 8% |
| 8-10 years | 4% |
| 11+ years | 3% |
Washing machine operator LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of washing 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Laundry Helper | 5.10% | 19,842 |
| Casket Trimmer | 5.26% | 1,421 |
| Label Maker | 5.45% | 7,059 |
| Washing Machine Operator | 7.83% | - |
| Tailor Garment Fitter | 12.01% | 2,432 |
Similar washing machine operator jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Laundry Helper | 5.10% | 19,842 |
| Casket Trimmer | 5.26% | 1,421 |
| Label Maker | 5.45% | 7,059 |
| Tailor Garment Fitter | 12.01% | 2,432 |
Foreign languages spoken by washing machine operators
- Spanish, 100.0%
Washing machine operator languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 100.0% |