Alarm operator demographics and statistics in the US
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Alarm operator gender statistics
60.8% of alarm operators are women and 39.2% of alarm operators are men.
- Female, 60.8%
- Male, 39.2%
Alarm operator gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Female | 60.8% |
| Male | 39.2% |
Alarm operator gender pay gap
Women earn 99¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$29,837
Female income
$29,457
Alarm operator gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in alarm operator positions over time. Currently, 60.8% of alarm operators are female.
Alarm operator gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 51.20% | 48.80% |
| 2011 | 51.63% | 48.37% |
| 2012 | 50.23% | 49.77% |
| 2013 | 52.31% | 47.69% |
| 2014 | 49.69% | 50.31% |
| 2015 | 53.19% | 46.81% |
| 2016 | 52.23% | 47.77% |
| 2017 | 50.99% | 49.01% |
| 2018 | 37.82% | 62.18% |
| 2019 | 40.38% | 59.62% |
| 2020 | 34.44% | 65.56% |
| 2021 | 39.22% | 60.78% |
Alarm operator related jobs gender ratio
We compared alarm operators with similar job titles to see how gender ratios vary. As you can see, centrifugal operator and flight information expediter have the biggest gender ratio gaps.
| Job title | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Cosmetician | 3% | 97% |
| Schedule Checker | 10% | 90% |
| Plant Clerk | 14% | 86% |
| Alarm Operator | 39% | 61% |
| Raw Scales Operator | 95% | 5% |
| Flight Information Expediter | 95% | 5% |
| Centrifugal Operator | 96% | 4% |
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Alarm operator demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among alarm operators is White, which makes up 72.1% of all alarm operators. Comparatively, 11.1% of alarm operators are Hispanic or Latino and 9.1% of alarm operators are Black or African American.
- White, 72.1%
- Hispanic or Latino, 11.1%
- Black or African American, 9.1%
- Unknown, 6.0%
- Asian, 0.9%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.8%
Alarm operator race
| Alarm operator race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 72.1% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 11.1% |
| Black or African American | 9.1% |
| Unknown | 6.0% |
| Asian | 0.9% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.8% |
Alarm operator race and ethnicity over time
See how alarm operator racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Alarm operator race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 75.41% | 9.59% | 1.82% | 10.57% |
| 2011 | 72.29% | 11.37% | 1.84% | 11.47% |
| 2012 | 72.43% | 10.81% | 2.40% | 12.06% |
| 2013 | 73.67% | 10.30% | 2.21% | 10.51% |
| 2014 | 71.75% | 11.62% | 1.92% | 12.02% |
| 2015 | 72.03% | 11.76% | 1.89% | 11.94% |
| 2016 | 72.37% | 10.12% | 3.03% | 11.86% |
| 2017 | 72.17% | 9.51% | 2.13% | 13.04% |
| 2018 | 75.26% | 10.12% | 1.81% | 9.65% |
| 2019 | 77.98% | 8.31% | 0.77% | 9.25% |
| 2020 | 74.05% | 8.40% | 1.31% | 11.12% |
| 2021 | 72.13% | 9.14% | 0.90% | 11.11% |
Alarm operator wage gap by race
According to our data, hispanic or latino alarm operators have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Black or african american alarm operators have the lowest average salary at $29,669.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $29,777 |
| White | $29,698 |
| Black or African American | $29,669 |
| Asian | $29,983 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $30,058 |
Average alarm operator age
See how the average age of alarm operators varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Alarm operator age by race and gender
| Race | Male age | Female age |
|---|---|---|
| Unknown | 38.5 | |
| White | 40 | 39 |
| Black or African American | 39 | |
| Hispanic or Latino | 31 | 32 |
Alarm operator age breakdown
The average age of alarm operators is 40+ years years old, representing 46% of the alarm operator population.
Alarm operator age breakdown
| Alarm Operator Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 46% |
| 30-40 years | 31% |
| 20-30 years | 22% |
Alarm operator educational attainment
The most common degree for alarm operators is high school diploma, with 35% of alarm operators earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are bachelor's degree degree at 30% and bachelor's degree degree at 22%.
- High School Diploma, 35%
- Bachelor's, 30%
- Associate, 22%
- Diploma, 6%
- Other Degrees, 7%
Alarm operators by degree level
| Alarm operator degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| High School Diploma | 35% |
| Bachelor's | 30% |
| Associate | 22% |
| Diploma | 6% |
| Other Degrees | 7% |
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Alarm operator wage gap by degree level
According to the data, alarm operators with a Bachelor's degree earn more than those without, at $30,139 annually. With a Associate degree, alarm operators earn a median annual income of $29,999 compared to $29,518 for alarm operators with an High School Diploma degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| High School Diploma or Less | $29,518 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $30,139 |
| Some College/ Associate Degree | $29,999 |
Alarm operator employment statistics
Most alarm operators work for a private in the utilities industry.
Company size where alarm operators work
Below, you can see the size of companies where alarm operators work.
Alarm operator jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 8% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 21% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 17% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 6% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 18% |
| > 10,000 employees | 30% |
Alarm operator jobs by company type
Employees with the alarm operator job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most alarm operators prefer to work at private companies over public companies.
Alarm operator jobs by sector
| Company type | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 1% |
| Public | 27% |
| Private | 65% |
| Government | 7% |
Alarm operator jobs by industry
The most common industries for alarm operators are utilities, professional and retail.
Alarm operator industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Utilities | 18% |
| Fortune 500 | 12% |
| Professional | 12% |
| Retail | 10% |
| Finance | 8% |
| Manufacturing | 7% |
| Government | 6% |
| Health Care | 4% |
| Construction | 3% |
| Hospitality | 3% |
| Technology | 3% |
| Insurance | 3% |
| Telecommunication | 3% |
| Internet | 2% |
| Media | 1% |
| Non Profits | 1% |
| Education | 1% |
Alarm operator turnover and employment statistics
Alarm operator unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for alarm operators between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Alarm operator unemployment rate by year
| Year | Alarm operator unemployment rate |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 8.02% |
| 2011 | 6.93% |
| 2012 | 5.71% |
| 2013 | 5.09% |
| 2014 | 4.22% |
| 2015 | 3.94% |
| 2016 | 3.81% |
| 2017 | 3.05% |
| 2018 | 1.93% |
| 2019 | 1.47% |
| 2020 | 1.38% |
| 2021 | 2.39% |
Average alarm operator tenure
The average alarm operator stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 346 alarm operators resumes in Zippia's database.
Alarm operator tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 26% |
| 1-2 years | 36% |
| 3-4 years | 17% |
| 5-7 years | 13% |
| 8-10 years | 4% |
| 11+ years | 5% |
Alarm operator LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of alarm 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Crew Clerk | 6.40% | 130,289 |
| Proof Carrier | 8.26% | 15,910 |
| Special Delivery Messenger | 9.48% | 11,551 |
| Postal Worker | 10.33% | 26,840 |
| Liaison Planner | 10.63% | 18,682 |
| Sorting Machine Operator | 11.70% | 57,599 |
| Alarm Operator | 17.25% | - |
Similar alarm operator jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Crew Clerk | 6.40% | 130,289 |
| Proof Carrier | 8.26% | 15,910 |
| Special Delivery Messenger | 9.48% | 11,551 |
| Postal Worker | 10.33% | 26,840 |
| Liaison Planner | 10.63% | 18,682 |
| Sorting Machine Operator | 11.70% | 57,599 |
Foreign languages spoken by alarm operators
The most common foreign language among alarm operators is Spanish at 80.0%. The second-most popular foreign language spoken is Japanese at 10.0% and Tagalog is the third-most popular at 10.0%.
- Spanish, 80.0%
- Japanese, 10.0%
- Tagalog, 10.0%
Alarm operator languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 80.0% |
| Japanese | 10.0% |
| Tagalog | 10.0% |
