Apparatus operator demographics and statistics in the US
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Apparatus operator demographics by:
Apparatus operator gender statistics
4.0% of apparatus operators are women and 96.0% of apparatus operators are men.
- Male, 96.0%
- Female, 4.0%
Apparatus operator gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Male | 96.0% |
| Female | 4.0% |
Apparatus operator gender pay gap
Women earn 93¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$50,247
Female income
$46,766
Apparatus operator gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in apparatus operator positions over time. Currently, 4.0% of apparatus operators are female.
Apparatus operator gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 96.35% | 3.65% |
| 2011 | 95.69% | 4.31% |
| 2012 | 95.77% | 4.23% |
| 2013 | 95.42% | 4.58% |
| 2014 | 97.01% | 2.99% |
| 2015 | 94.47% | 5.53% |
| 2016 | 95.20% | 4.80% |
| 2017 | 95.88% | 4.12% |
| 2018 | 96.56% | 3.44% |
| 2019 | 96.36% | 3.64% |
| 2020 | 95.66% | 4.34% |
| 2021 | 96.00% | 4.00% |
Apparatus operator related jobs gender ratio
We compared apparatus operators with similar job titles to see how gender ratios vary. As you can see, fire observer and cannon fire direction specialist have the biggest gender ratio gaps.
| Job title | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Prevention Specialist | 33% | 67% |
| Apparatus Operator | 96% | 4% |
| Driver Engineer | 96% | 4% |
| Cannon Fire Direction Specialist | 96% | 4% |
| Fire Observer | 98% | 2% |
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Apparatus operator demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among apparatus operators is White, which makes up 69.4% of all apparatus operators. Comparatively, 13.3% of apparatus operators are Hispanic or Latino and 9.6% of apparatus operators are Black or African American.
- White, 69.4%
- Hispanic or Latino, 13.3%
- Black or African American, 9.6%
- Unknown, 4.8%
- Asian, 2.0%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.9%
Apparatus operator race
| Apparatus operator race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 69.4% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 13.3% |
| Black or African American | 9.6% |
| Unknown | 4.8% |
| Asian | 2.0% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.9% |
Apparatus operator race and ethnicity over time
See how apparatus operator racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Apparatus operator race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 74.66% | 9.96% | 1.42% | 10.54% |
| 2011 | 75.32% | 9.20% | 1.62% | 10.02% |
| 2012 | 75.13% | 9.62% | 1.05% | 10.20% |
| 2013 | 74.45% | 8.73% | 1.35% | 10.81% |
| 2014 | 73.95% | 9.05% | 1.99% | 10.24% |
| 2015 | 74.44% | 9.73% | 1.65% | 10.22% |
| 2016 | 74.46% | 9.58% | 1.45% | 10.54% |
| 2017 | 73.42% | 9.09% | 1.36% | 11.99% |
| 2018 | 72.73% | 9.23% | 1.67% | 12.04% |
| 2019 | 75.33% | 8.45% | 1.99% | 11.56% |
| 2020 | 73.07% | 8.22% | 1.87% | 9.89% |
| 2021 | 69.39% | 9.62% | 1.97% | 13.28% |
Apparatus operator wage gap by race
According to our data, hispanic or latino apparatus operators have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Asian apparatus operators have the lowest average salary at $46,325.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $51,194 |
| White | $52,577 |
| Black or African American | $47,052 |
| Asian | $46,325 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $54,592 |
Average apparatus operator age
See how the average age of apparatus operators varies based on ethnicity and gender.
Male
Female
Apparatus operator age by race and gender
| Race | Male age | Female age |
|---|---|---|
| Black or African American | 37.5 | 30 |
| Unknown | 38 | |
| Asian | 40 | |
| Hispanic or Latino | 36 | 40 |
| White | 39 | 37 |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 36 |
Apparatus operator age breakdown
The average age of apparatus operators is 40+ years years old, representing 45% of the apparatus operator population.
Apparatus operator age breakdown
| Apparatus Operator Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 45% |
| 30-40 years | 37% |
| 20-30 years | 17% |
Apparatus operator educational attainment
The most common degree for apparatus operators is associate degree, with 50% of apparatus operators earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are high school diploma degree at 17% and high school diploma degree at 15%.
- Associate, 50%
- High School Diploma, 17%
- Bachelor's, 15%
- Master's, 8%
- Other Degrees, 10%
Apparatus operators by degree level
| Apparatus operator degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Associate | 50% |
| High School Diploma | 17% |
| Bachelor's | 15% |
| Master's | 8% |
| Other Degrees | 10% |
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Apparatus operator wage gap by degree level
According to the data, apparatus operators with a Master's degree earn more than those without, at $58,964 annually. With a Bachelor's degree, apparatus operators earn a median annual income of $58,276 compared to $54,429 for apparatus operators with an Associate degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| Master's Degree | $58,964 |
| High School Diploma or Less | $47,886 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $58,276 |
| Some College/ Associate Degree | $54,429 |
Apparatus operator employment statistics
Company size where apparatus operators work
Below, you can see the size of companies where apparatus operators work.
Apparatus operator jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 19% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 19% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 35% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 3% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 16% |
| > 10,000 employees | 6% |
Apparatus operator jobs by industry
The most common industries for apparatus operators are government, manufacturing and health care.
Apparatus operator industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Government | 47% |
| Manufacturing | 13% |
| Health Care | 10% |
| Professional | 10% |
| Technology | 7% |
| Transportation | 3% |
| Finance | 3% |
| Automotive | 3% |
| Hospitality | 3% |
Apparatus operator turnover and employment statistics
Apparatus operator unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for apparatus operators between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Apparatus operator unemployment rate by year
| Year | Apparatus operator unemployment rate |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 3.88% |
| 2011 | 3.10% |
| 2012 | 2.78% |
| 2013 | 2.98% |
| 2014 | 2.13% |
| 2015 | 2.46% |
| 2016 | 1.95% |
| 2017 | 1.87% |
| 2018 | 1.53% |
| 2019 | 1.06% |
| 2020 | 2.13% |
| 2021 | 1.45% |
Average apparatus operator tenure
The average apparatus operator stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 142 apparatus operators resumes in Zippia's database.
Apparatus operator tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 2% |
| 1-2 years | 17% |
| 3-4 years | 18% |
| 5-7 years | 15% |
| 8-10 years | 9% |
| 11+ years | 39% |
Apparatus operator LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of apparatus 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Apparatus Operator | 3.06% | - |
| Monitor | 5.54% | 5,558 |
| Lifeguard Supervisor | 5.88% | 4,311 |
| Asset Protection Associate | 6.63% | 84,642 |
| Correctional Sergeant | 8.48% | 72,839 |
| Screener | 9.37% | 3,108 |
| Fire Observer | 11.81% | 3,736 |
Similar apparatus operator jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Monitor | 5.54% | 5,558 |
| Lifeguard Supervisor | 5.88% | 4,311 |
| Asset Protection Associate | 6.63% | 84,642 |
| Correctional Sergeant | 8.48% | 72,839 |
| Screener | 9.37% | 3,108 |
| Fire Observer | 11.81% | 3,736 |
Foreign languages spoken by apparatus operators
- Spanish, 100.0%
Apparatus operator languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 100.0% |