Weigher operator demographics and statistics in the US
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Weigher operator demographics by:
Weigher operator gender statistics
26.0% of weigher operators are women and 74.0% of weigher operators are men.
- Male, 74.0%
- Female, 26.0%
Weigher operator gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Male | 74.0% |
| Female | 26.0% |
Weigher operator gender pay gap
Women earn 91¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$42,767
Female income
$38,831
Weigher operator gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in weigher operator positions over time. Currently, 26.0% of weigher operators are female.
Weigher operator gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 72.84% | 27.16% |
| 2011 | 72.65% | 27.35% |
| 2012 | 73.64% | 26.36% |
| 2013 | 74.48% | 25.52% |
| 2014 | 74.43% | 25.57% |
| 2015 | 75.26% | 24.74% |
| 2016 | 74.49% | 25.51% |
| 2017 | 74.40% | 25.60% |
| 2018 | 75.00% | 25.00% |
| 2019 | 74.63% | 25.37% |
| 2020 | 73.84% | 26.16% |
| 2021 | 73.97% | 26.03% |
Weigher operator related jobs gender ratio
We compared weigher 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% |
| Weigher Operator | 74% | 26% |
| Bucket Operator | 99% | 1% |
| Stone Cutter | 99% | 1% |
| Corrugator | 99% | 1% |
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Weigher operator demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among weigher operators is White, which makes up 56.7% of all weigher operators. Comparatively, 18.3% of weigher operators are Hispanic or Latino and 11.8% of weigher operators are Black or African American.
- White, 56.7%
- Hispanic or Latino, 18.3%
- Black or African American, 11.8%
- Asian, 7.8%
- Unknown, 4.5%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.9%
Weigher operator race
| Weigher operator race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 56.7% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 18.3% |
| Black or African American | 11.8% |
| Asian | 7.8% |
| Unknown | 4.5% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.9% |
Weigher operator race and ethnicity over time
See how weigher operator racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Weigher operator race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 63.84% | 11.78% | 6.85% | 14.99% |
| 2011 | 62.14% | 13.06% | 6.34% | 15.82% |
| 2012 | 62.21% | 13.10% | 6.97% | 15.00% |
| 2013 | 62.35% | 13.18% | 6.38% | 15.50% |
| 2014 | 62.71% | 12.46% | 6.57% | 15.72% |
| 2015 | 61.69% | 12.46% | 6.57% | 16.49% |
| 2016 | 62.20% | 12.62% | 6.26% | 16.29% |
| 2017 | 62.31% | 11.71% | 6.74% | 16.31% |
| 2018 | 63.38% | 11.49% | 6.71% | 15.42% |
| 2019 | 62.46% | 11.40% | 6.35% | 16.95% |
| 2020 | 59.53% | 11.31% | 7.25% | 16.70% |
| 2021 | 56.66% | 11.76% | 7.84% | 18.33% |
Weigher operator wage gap by race
According to our data, asian weigher operators have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Black or african american weigher operators have the lowest average salary at $41,425.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $42,999 |
| White | $43,198 |
| Black or African American | $41,425 |
| Asian | $43,970 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $42,286 |
Average weigher operator age
See how the average age of weigher operators varies based on ethnicity and gender.
Male
Female
Weigher operator age by race and gender
| Race | Male age | Female age |
|---|---|---|
| Black or African American | 49 | 48 |
| Unknown | 40.5 | 46 |
| Asian | 45 | 51 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 41 | 43 |
| White | 45 | 49 |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 41 | 51.5 |
Weigher operator age breakdown
The average age of weigher operators is 40+ years years old, representing 64% of the weigher operator population.
Weigher operator age breakdown
| Weigher Operator Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 64% |
| 30-40 years | 22% |
| 20-30 years | 14% |
Weigher operator educational attainment
The most common degree for weigher operators is high school diploma, with 32% of weigher operators earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are diploma degree at 23% and diploma degree at 19%.
- High School Diploma, 32%
- Diploma, 23%
- Bachelor's, 19%
- Associate, 19%
- Other Degrees, 7%
Weigher operators by degree level
| Weigher operator degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| High School Diploma | 32% |
| Diploma | 23% |
| Bachelor's | 19% |
| Associate | 19% |
| Other Degrees | 7% |
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Weigher operator wage gap by degree level
According to the data, weigher operators with a Master's degree earn more than those without, at $50,360 annually. With a Bachelor's degree, weigher operators earn a median annual income of $44,432 compared to $41,421 for weigher operators with an Associate degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| Master's Degree | $50,360 |
| High School Diploma or Less | $38,731 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $44,432 |
| Some College/ Associate Degree | $41,421 |
Weigher operator employment statistics
Company size where weigher operators work
Below, you can see the size of companies where weigher operators work.
Weigher operator jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 4% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 8% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 24% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 12% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 22% |
| > 10,000 employees | 30% |
Weigher operator jobs by industry
The most common industries for weigher operators are manufacturing, pharmaceutical and professional.
Weigher operator industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Manufacturing | 33% |
| Pharmaceutical | 13% |
| Fortune 500 | 11% |
| Professional | 9% |
| Construction | 6% |
| Finance | 4% |
| Technology | 4% |
| Health Care | 4% |
| Automotive | 4% |
| Media | 2% |
| Retail | 2% |
| Transportation | 2% |
| Energy | 2% |
| Real Estate | 2% |
| Agriculture | 2% |
| Insurance | 2% |
Weigher operator turnover and employment statistics
Weigher operator unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for weigher operators between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Weigher operator unemployment rate by year
| Year | Weigher operator unemployment rate |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 12.76% |
| 2011 | 11.11% |
| 2012 | 9.24% |
| 2013 | 8.07% |
| 2014 | 6.68% |
| 2015 | 5.26% |
| 2016 | 5.61% |
| 2017 | 4.84% |
| 2018 | 4.61% |
| 2019 | 3.74% |
| 2020 | 5.71% |
| 2021 | 5.58% |
Average weigher operator tenure
The average weigher operator stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 87 weigher operators resumes in Zippia's database.
Weigher operator tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 27% |
| 1-2 years | 31% |
| 3-4 years | 12% |
| 5-7 years | 23% |
| 8-10 years | 3% |
| 11+ years | 3% |
Weigher operator LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of weigher 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Weigher Operator | 4.47% | - |
| Tuft Machine Operator | 4.75% | 57,756 |
| Contact Lens Technician | 5.24% | 7,585 |
| Paper Maker | 7.84% | 7,915 |
| Seed Yeast Operator | 8.41% | 26,191 |
| Print Shop Helper | 8.89% | 24,108 |
| Print Developer | 15.21% | 69,431 |
Similar weigher operator jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Tuft Machine Operator | 4.75% | 57,756 |
| Contact Lens Technician | 5.24% | 7,585 |
| Paper Maker | 7.84% | 7,915 |
| Seed Yeast Operator | 8.41% | 26,191 |
| Print Shop Helper | 8.89% | 24,108 |
| Print Developer | 15.21% | 69,431 |
Foreign languages spoken by weigher operators
- Spanish, 100.0%
Weigher operator languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 100.0% |