Asphalt plant operator demographics and statistics in the US
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Asphalt plant operator demographics by:
Asphalt plant operator gender statistics
2.5% of asphalt plant operators are women and 97.5% of asphalt plant operators are men.
- Male, 97.5%
- Female, 2.5%
Asphalt plant operator gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Male | 97.5% |
| Female | 2.5% |
Asphalt plant operator gender pay gap
Women earn 84¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$41,266
Female income
$34,673
Asphalt plant operator gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in asphalt plant operator positions over time. Currently, 2.5% of asphalt plant operators are female.
Asphalt plant operator gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 97.82% | 2.18% |
| 2011 | 97.75% | 2.25% |
| 2012 | 97.01% | 2.99% |
| 2013 | 96.15% | 3.85% |
| 2014 | 97.21% | 2.79% |
| 2015 | 97.69% | 2.31% |
| 2016 | 96.02% | 3.98% |
| 2017 | 95.63% | 4.37% |
| 2018 | 97.61% | 2.39% |
| 2019 | 97.26% | 2.74% |
| 2020 | 97.67% | 2.33% |
| 2021 | 97.49% | 2.51% |
Asphalt plant operator related jobs gender ratio
| Job title | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Asphalt Plant Operator | 97% | 3% |
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Asphalt plant operator demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among asphalt plant operators is White, which makes up 59.9% of all asphalt plant operators. Comparatively, 21.5% of asphalt plant operators are Hispanic or Latino and 8.7% of asphalt plant operators are Black or African American.
- White, 59.9%
- Hispanic or Latino, 21.5%
- Black or African American, 8.7%
- Unknown, 4.7%
- Asian, 4.3%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.9%
Asphalt plant operator race
| Asphalt plant operator race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 59.9% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 21.5% |
| Black or African American | 8.7% |
| Unknown | 4.7% |
| Asian | 4.3% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.9% |
Asphalt plant operator race and ethnicity over time
See how asphalt plant operator racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Asphalt plant operator race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 68.87% | 13.59% | 1.01% | 14.65% |
| 2011 | 68.04% | 9.09% | 2.15% | 18.11% |
| 2012 | 66.22% | 10.76% | 1.87% | 17.56% |
| 2013 | 71.65% | 9.80% | 0.99% | 15.31% |
| 2014 | 66.82% | 9.81% | 2.24% | 19.39% |
| 2015 | 66.17% | 10.69% | 2.00% | 18.72% |
| 2016 | 63.99% | 10.83% | 1.92% | 20.34% |
| 2017 | 66.03% | 9.72% | 2.13% | 19.08% |
| 2018 | 68.91% | 8.40% | 1.79% | 18.52% |
| 2019 | 63.62% | 10.93% | 2.30% | 21.16% |
| 2020 | 68.62% | 7.47% | 2.06% | 14.83% |
| 2021 | 59.91% | 8.72% | 4.32% | 21.49% |
Asphalt plant operator wage gap by race
According to our data, black or african american asphalt plant operators have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Unknown asphalt plant operators have the lowest average salary at $38,718.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $38,718 |
| White | $42,412 |
| Black or African American | $43,985 |
| Asian | $40,217 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $41,195 |
Average asphalt plant operator age
See how the average age of asphalt plant operators varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Asphalt plant operator age by race and gender
| Race | Male age | Female age |
|---|---|---|
| Unknown | 47 | |
| White | 47 | |
| Black or African American | 54 | |
| Asian | 48 | |
| Hispanic or Latino | 43.5 |
Asphalt plant operator age breakdown
The average age of asphalt plant operators is 40+ years years old, representing 67% of the asphalt plant operator population.
Asphalt plant operator age breakdown
| Asphalt Plant Operator Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 67% |
| 30-40 years | 27% |
| 20-30 years | 5% |
Asphalt plant operator educational attainment
The most common degree for asphalt plant operators is high school diploma, with 63% of asphalt plant operators earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are associate degree degree at 17% and associate degree degree at 14%.
- High School Diploma, 63%
- Associate, 17%
- Bachelor's, 14%
- Diploma, 3%
- Other Degrees, 3%
Asphalt plant operators by degree level
| Asphalt plant operator degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| High School Diploma | 63% |
| Associate | 17% |
| Bachelor's | 14% |
| Diploma | 3% |
| Other Degrees | 3% |
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Asphalt plant operator employment statistics
Most asphalt plant operators work for a private in the construction industry.
Company size where asphalt plant operators work
Below, you can see the size of companies where asphalt plant operators work.
Asphalt plant operator jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 3% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 20% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 32% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 15% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 20% |
| > 10,000 employees | 11% |
Asphalt plant operator jobs by company type
Employees with the asphalt plant operator job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most asphalt plant operators prefer to work at private companies over public companies.
Asphalt plant operator jobs by sector
| Company type | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 2% |
| Public | 11% |
| Private | 81% |
| Government | 6% |
Asphalt plant operator jobs by industry
The most common industries for asphalt plant operators are construction, professional and energy.
Asphalt plant operator industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Construction | 41% |
| Professional | 18% |
| Energy | 6% |
| Government | 5% |
| Fortune 500 | 5% |
| Manufacturing | 5% |
| Media | 4% |
| Technology | 3% |
| Education | 2% |
| Finance | 2% |
| Health Care | 2% |
| Agriculture | 1% |
| Internet | 1% |
| Real Estate | 1% |
| Hospitality | 1% |
| Start-up | 1% |
Asphalt plant operator turnover and employment statistics
Asphalt plant operator unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for asphalt plant operators between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Asphalt plant operator unemployment rate by year
| Year | Asphalt plant operator unemployment rate |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 5.24% |
| 2011 | 3.32% |
| 2012 | 3.86% |
| 2013 | 3.12% |
| 2014 | 1.93% |
| 2015 | 5.51% |
| 2016 | 3.39% |
| 2017 | 1.61% |
| 2018 | 1.67% |
| 2019 | 1.65% |
| 2020 | 2.74% |
| 2021 | 3.04% |
Average asphalt plant operator tenure
The average asphalt plant operator stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 217 asphalt plant operators resumes in Zippia's database.
Asphalt plant operator tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 13% |
| 1-2 years | 27% |
| 3-4 years | 15% |
| 5-7 years | 17% |
| 8-10 years | 7% |
| 11+ years | 21% |
Asphalt plant operator LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of asphalt plant 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Heating Operators Engineer | 4.19% | 965 |
| Water Jet Operator | 4.62% | 53,663 |
| Control Room Operator | 4.80% | 89,096 |
| Asphalt Plant Operator | 10.89% | - |
Similar asphalt plant operator jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Heating Operators Engineer | 4.19% | 965 |
| Water Jet Operator | 4.62% | 53,663 |
| Control Room Operator | 4.80% | 89,096 |
Foreign languages spoken by asphalt plant operators
The most common foreign language among asphalt plant operators is Dakota at 25.0%. The second-most popular foreign language spoken is Catalan at 25.0% and Russian is the third-most popular at 25.0%.
- Dakota, 25.0%
- Catalan, 25.0%
- Russian, 25.0%
- Spanish, 25.0%
Asphalt plant operator languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Dakota | 25.0% |
| Catalan | 25.0% |
| Russian | 25.0% |
| Spanish | 25.0% |