Wet end operator demographics and statistics in the US
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Wet end operator gender statistics
12.6% of wet end operators are women and 87.4% of wet end operators are men.
- Male, 87.4%
- Female, 12.6%
Wet end operator gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Male | 87.4% |
| Female | 12.6% |
Wet end operator gender pay gap
Women earn 92¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$38,964
Female income
$35,963
Wet end operator gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in wet end operator positions over time. Currently, 12.6% of wet end operators are female.
Wet end operator gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 86.68% | 13.32% |
| 2011 | 86.76% | 13.24% |
| 2012 | 86.77% | 13.23% |
| 2013 | 87.09% | 12.91% |
| 2014 | 87.29% | 12.71% |
| 2015 | 87.79% | 12.21% |
| 2016 | 87.41% | 12.59% |
| 2017 | 87.04% | 12.96% |
| 2018 | 88.21% | 11.79% |
| 2019 | 87.80% | 12.20% |
| 2020 | 87.15% | 12.85% |
| 2021 | 87.41% | 12.59% |
Wet end operator related jobs gender ratio
We compared wet end 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% |
| Wet End Operator | 87% | 13% |
| Bucket Operator | 99% | 1% |
| Stone Cutter | 99% | 1% |
| Corrugator | 99% | 1% |
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Wet end operator demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among wet end operators is White, which makes up 59.0% of all wet end operators. Comparatively, 17.5% of wet end operators are Hispanic or Latino and 11.2% of wet end operators are Black or African American.
- White, 59.0%
- Hispanic or Latino, 17.5%
- Black or African American, 11.2%
- Asian, 6.7%
- Unknown, 4.6%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 1.0%
Wet end operator race
| Wet end operator race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 59.0% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 17.5% |
| Black or African American | 11.2% |
| Asian | 6.7% |
| Unknown | 4.6% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 1.0% |
Wet end operator race and ethnicity over time
See how wet end operator racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Wet end operator race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 63.29% | 12.46% | 5.64% | 15.85% |
| 2011 | 63.95% | 12.60% | 5.58% | 14.97% |
| 2012 | 62.63% | 12.57% | 5.66% | 16.47% |
| 2013 | 63.86% | 12.05% | 5.50% | 15.84% |
| 2014 | 63.11% | 12.03% | 5.42% | 16.40% |
| 2015 | 63.97% | 12.02% | 5.71% | 15.35% |
| 2016 | 62.83% | 12.10% | 5.71% | 16.19% |
| 2017 | 61.86% | 12.74% | 5.83% | 16.35% |
| 2018 | 63.37% | 11.72% | 6.00% | 15.90% |
| 2019 | 64.64% | 11.31% | 5.74% | 15.18% |
| 2020 | 61.84% | 11.31% | 6.70% | 15.21% |
| 2021 | 59.02% | 11.21% | 6.72% | 17.46% |
Wet end operator wage gap by race
According to our data, white wet end operators have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Black or african american wet end operators have the lowest average salary at $38,102.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $39,491 |
| White | $40,026 |
| Black or African American | $38,102 |
| Asian | $38,667 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $38,566 |
Average wet end operator age
See how the average age of wet end operators varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Female
Wet end operator age by race and gender
| Race | Male age | Female age |
|---|---|---|
| Black or African American | 42 | 45 |
| Unknown | 39 | 42 |
| Asian | 46 | 46 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 42 | 45 |
| White | 43 | 48 |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 38 | 50 |
Wet end operator age breakdown
The average age of wet end operators is 40+ years years old, representing 59% of the wet end operator population.
Wet end operator age breakdown
| Wet End Operator Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 59% |
| 30-40 years | 24% |
| 20-30 years | 17% |
Wet end operator educational attainment
The most common degree for wet end operators is high school diploma, with 51% of wet end operators earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are bachelor's degree degree at 19% and bachelor's degree degree at 18%.
- High School Diploma, 51%
- Bachelor's, 19%
- Associate, 18%
- Diploma, 7%
- Other Degrees, 5%
Wet end operators by degree level
| Wet end operator degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| High School Diploma | 51% |
| Bachelor's | 19% |
| Associate | 18% |
| Diploma | 7% |
| Other Degrees | 5% |
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Wet end operator wage gap by degree level
According to the data, wet end operators with a Master's degree earn more than those without, at $41,301 annually. With a Bachelor's degree, wet end operators earn a median annual income of $39,359 compared to $38,837 for wet end operators with an Associate degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| Master's Degree | $41,301 |
| High School Diploma or Less | $36,964 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $39,359 |
| Some College/ Associate Degree | $38,837 |
Wet end operator employment statistics
Most wet end operators work for a private in the manufacturing industry.
Company size where wet end operators work
Below, you can see the size of companies where wet end operators work.
Wet end operator jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 7% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 5% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 18% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 5% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 36% |
| > 10,000 employees | 30% |
Wet end operator jobs by company type
Employees with the wet end operator job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most wet end operators prefer to work at private companies over public companies.
Wet end operator jobs by sector
| Company type | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 2% |
| Public | 36% |
| Private | 57% |
| Government | 5% |
Wet end operator jobs by industry
The most common industries for wet end operators are manufacturing, construction and transportation.
Wet end operator industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Fortune 500 | 20% |
| Manufacturing | 18% |
| Construction | 16% |
| Transportation | 7% |
| Media | 7% |
| Technology | 5% |
| Pharmaceutical | 4% |
| Government | 4% |
| Professional | 4% |
| Hospitality | 4% |
| Telecommunication | 2% |
| Retail | 2% |
| Finance | 2% |
| Education | 2% |
| Automotive | 2% |
| Agriculture | 2% |
Wet end operator turnover and employment statistics
Wet end operator unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for wet end operators between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Wet end operator unemployment rate by year
| Year | Wet end 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 | 4.89% |
| 2019 | 4.28% |
| 2020 | 6.59% |
| 2021 | 6.08% |
Average wet end operator tenure
The average wet end operator stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 149 wet end operators resumes in Zippia's database.
Wet end operator tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 28% |
| 1-2 years | 27% |
| 3-4 years | 11% |
| 5-7 years | 15% |
| 8-10 years | 9% |
| 11+ years | 9% |
Wet end operator LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of wet end 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Slide Fasteners Inspector | 4.47% | 16,552 |
| Handle Machine Operator | 4.75% | 110,258 |
| Wet End Operator | 4.90% | - |
| Corrugator | 7.84% | 8,092 |
| Riddler | 8.41% | 12 |
| Beater Room Helper | 8.89% | 38,050 |
| Photo Mask Processor | 15.21% | 6,407 |
Similar wet end operator jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Slide Fasteners Inspector | 4.47% | 16,552 |
| Handle Machine Operator | 4.75% | 110,258 |
| Corrugator | 7.84% | 8,092 |
| Riddler | 8.41% | 12 |
| Beater Room Helper | 8.89% | 38,050 |
| Photo Mask Processor | 15.21% | 6,407 |
Foreign languages spoken by wet end operators
- Dakota, 100.0%
Wet end operator languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Dakota | 100.0% |