Auxiliary operator demographics and statistics in the US
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Auxiliary operator demographics by:
Auxiliary operator gender statistics
8.6% of auxiliary operators are women and 91.4% of auxiliary operators are men.
- Male, 91.4%
- Female, 8.6%
Auxiliary operator gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Male | 91.4% |
| Female | 8.6% |
Auxiliary operator gender pay gap
Women earn $1.02 for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$60,470
Female income
$61,439
Auxiliary operator gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in auxiliary operator positions over time. Currently, 8.6% of auxiliary operators are female.
Auxiliary operator gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 90.23% | 9.77% |
| 2011 | 90.93% | 9.07% |
| 2012 | 91.55% | 8.45% |
| 2013 | 92.67% | 7.33% |
| 2014 | 89.90% | 10.10% |
| 2015 | 90.50% | 9.50% |
| 2016 | 91.86% | 8.14% |
| 2017 | 90.23% | 9.77% |
| 2018 | 88.18% | 11.82% |
| 2019 | 89.06% | 10.94% |
| 2020 | 86.37% | 13.63% |
| 2021 | 91.39% | 8.61% |
Auxiliary operator related jobs gender ratio
| Job title | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Auxiliary Operator | 91% | 9% |
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Auxiliary operator demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among auxiliary operators is White, which makes up 70.9% of all auxiliary operators. Comparatively, 12.7% of auxiliary operators are Hispanic or Latino and 7.8% of auxiliary operators are Black or African American.
- White, 70.9%
- Hispanic or Latino, 12.7%
- Black or African American, 7.8%
- Unknown, 4.5%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 2.3%
- Asian, 1.8%
Auxiliary operator race
| Auxiliary operator race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 70.9% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 12.7% |
| Black or African American | 7.8% |
| Unknown | 4.5% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 2.3% |
| Asian | 1.8% |
Auxiliary operator race and ethnicity over time
See how auxiliary operator racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Auxiliary operator race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 73.91% | 10.19% | 0.60% | 11.09% |
| 2011 | 74.13% | 10.57% | 1.12% | 10.21% |
| 2012 | 75.59% | 9.08% | 1.55% | 10.38% |
| 2013 | 73.45% | 9.83% | 1.19% | 10.77% |
| 2014 | 74.82% | 8.85% | 1.41% | 11.81% |
| 2015 | 73.94% | 7.81% | 1.84% | 12.13% |
| 2016 | 73.52% | 9.55% | 1.76% | 11.90% |
| 2017 | 75.61% | 8.47% | 1.47% | 11.14% |
| 2018 | 76.82% | 8.07% | 1.50% | 10.16% |
| 2019 | 76.52% | 7.79% | 1.18% | 10.56% |
| 2020 | 71.54% | 7.29% | 2.15% | 11.51% |
| 2021 | 70.92% | 7.80% | 1.84% | 12.67% |
Auxiliary operator wage gap by race
According to our data, asian auxiliary operators have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Unknown auxiliary operators have the lowest average salary at $56,922.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $56,922 |
| White | $60,292 |
| Black or African American | $61,309 |
| Asian | $64,829 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $59,274 |
Average auxiliary operator age
See how the average age of auxiliary operators varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Auxiliary operator age by race and gender
| Race | Male age | Female age |
|---|---|---|
| Unknown | 45 | |
| White | 48 | 43.5 |
| Black or African American | 50 | |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 42.5 | |
| Hispanic or Latino | 46 |
Auxiliary operator age breakdown
The average age of auxiliary operators is 40+ years years old, representing 71% of the auxiliary operator population.
Auxiliary operator age breakdown
| Auxiliary Operator Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 71% |
| 30-40 years | 24% |
| 20-30 years | 5% |
Auxiliary operator educational attainment
The most common degree for auxiliary operators is high school diploma, with 31% of auxiliary operators earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are bachelor's degree degree at 28% and bachelor's degree degree at 28%.
- High School Diploma, 31%
- Bachelor's, 28%
- Associate, 28%
- Diploma, 7%
- Other Degrees, 6%
Auxiliary operators by degree level
| Auxiliary operator degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| High School Diploma | 31% |
| Bachelor's | 28% |
| Associate | 28% |
| Diploma | 7% |
| Other Degrees | 6% |
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Auxiliary operator wage gap by degree level
According to the data, auxiliary operators with a Bachelor's degree earn more than those without, at $65,174 annually. With a Associate degree, auxiliary operators earn a median annual income of $64,587 compared to $59,699 for auxiliary operators with an High School Diploma degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| High School Diploma or Less | $59,699 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $65,174 |
| Some College/ Associate Degree | $64,587 |
Auxiliary operator employment statistics
Most auxiliary operators work for a private in the utilities industry.
Company size where auxiliary operators work
Below, you can see the size of companies where auxiliary operators work.
Auxiliary operator jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 4% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 9% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 21% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 10% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 33% |
| > 10,000 employees | 23% |
Auxiliary operator jobs by company type
Employees with the auxiliary operator job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most auxiliary operators prefer to work at private companies over public companies.
Auxiliary operator jobs by sector
| Company type | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 4% |
| Public | 42% |
| Private | 50% |
| Government | 4% |
Auxiliary operator jobs by industry
The most common industries for auxiliary operators are utilities, energy and manufacturing.
Auxiliary operator industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Utilities | 23% |
| Energy | 17% |
| Fortune 500 | 14% |
| Manufacturing | 11% |
| Professional | 9% |
| Finance | 3% |
| Construction | 3% |
| Education | 3% |
| Media | 2% |
| Transportation | 2% |
| Hospitality | 2% |
| Technology | 2% |
| Non Profits | 2% |
| Pharmaceutical | 1% |
| Internet | 1% |
| Government | 1% |
| Health Care | 1% |
| Retail | 1% |
| Telecommunication | 1% |
| Real Estate | 1% |
| Agriculture | 1% |
| Insurance | 1% |
Auxiliary operator turnover and employment statistics
Auxiliary operator unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for auxiliary operators between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Auxiliary operator unemployment rate by year
| Year | Auxiliary operator unemployment rate |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 2.49% |
| 2011 | 3.19% |
| 2012 | 2.40% |
| 2013 | 2.30% |
| 2014 | 2.09% |
| 2015 | 1.91% |
| 2016 | 1.70% |
| 2017 | 0.98% |
| 2018 | 1.09% |
| 2019 | 1.23% |
| 2020 | 2.69% |
| 2021 | 1.40% |
Average auxiliary operator tenure
The average auxiliary operator stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 792 auxiliary operators resumes in Zippia's database.
Auxiliary operator tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 17% |
| 1-2 years | 31% |
| 3-4 years | 17% |
| 5-7 years | 16% |
| 8-10 years | 7% |
| 11+ years | 12% |
Auxiliary operator LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of auxiliary 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Engine Room Operator | 4.19% | 61,977 |
| Auxiliary Operator | 4.62% | - |
| Control Area Operator | 4.80% | 63,687 |
| Acid Plant Operator | 10.89% | 34,955 |
Similar auxiliary operator jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Engine Room Operator | 4.19% | 61,977 |
| Control Area Operator | 4.80% | 63,687 |
| Acid Plant Operator | 10.89% | 34,955 |
Foreign languages spoken by auxiliary operators
The most common foreign language among auxiliary operators is Spanish at 40.0%. The second-most popular foreign language spoken is Amharic at 20.0% and Russian is the third-most popular at 20.0%.
- Spanish, 40.0%
- Amharic, 20.0%
- Russian, 20.0%
- Carrier, 20.0%
Auxiliary operator languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 40.0% |
| Amharic | 20.0% |
| Russian | 20.0% |
| Carrier | 20.0% |
