B-operator demographics and statistics in the US
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B-operator demographics by:
B-operator gender statistics
14.7% of b-operators are women and 85.3% of b-operators are men.
- Male, 85.3%
- Female, 14.7%
B-operator gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Male | 85.3% |
| Female | 14.7% |
B-operator gender pay gap
Women earn 95¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$41,060
Female income
$39,208
B-operator gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in b-operator positions over time. Currently, 14.7% of b-operators are female.
B-operator gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 84.01% | 15.99% |
| 2011 | 84.55% | 15.45% |
| 2012 | 84.58% | 15.42% |
| 2013 | 84.54% | 15.46% |
| 2014 | 85.24% | 14.76% |
| 2015 | 83.63% | 16.37% |
| 2016 | 84.57% | 15.43% |
| 2017 | 85.30% | 14.70% |
| 2018 | 85.08% | 14.92% |
| 2019 | 84.26% | 15.74% |
| 2020 | 85.67% | 14.33% |
| 2021 | 85.27% | 14.73% |
B-operator related jobs gender ratio
We compared b-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% |
| B-Operator | 85% | 15% |
| Bucket Operator | 99% | 1% |
| Stone Cutter | 99% | 1% |
| Corrugator | 99% | 1% |
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B-operator demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among b-operators is White, which makes up 58.8% of all b-operators. Comparatively, 15.8% of b-operators are Hispanic or Latino and 13.6% of b-operators are Black or African American.
- White, 58.8%
- Hispanic or Latino, 15.8%
- Black or African American, 13.6%
- Asian, 7.1%
- Unknown, 3.4%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 1.3%
B-operator race
| B-operator race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 58.8% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 15.8% |
| Black or African American | 13.6% |
| Asian | 7.1% |
| Unknown | 3.4% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 1.3% |
B-operator race and ethnicity over time
See how b-operator racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
B-operator race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 62.77% | 15.45% | 4.08% | 16.09% |
| 2011 | 61.46% | 15.62% | 5.02% | 16.13% |
| 2012 | 60.99% | 14.02% | 5.86% | 17.29% |
| 2013 | 62.45% | 15.28% | 4.98% | 15.23% |
| 2014 | 60.78% | 14.52% | 5.94% | 16.66% |
| 2015 | 62.70% | 14.36% | 5.93% | 14.86% |
| 2016 | 60.63% | 13.62% | 6.95% | 16.37% |
| 2017 | 61.33% | 13.96% | 6.67% | 15.41% |
| 2018 | 62.05% | 13.47% | 5.59% | 16.32% |
| 2019 | 63.86% | 13.86% | 5.99% | 13.87% |
| 2020 | 61.42% | 14.57% | 5.43% | 14.47% |
| 2021 | 58.84% | 13.61% | 7.07% | 15.83% |
B-operator wage gap by race
According to our data, white b-operators have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Unknown b-operators have the lowest average salary at $39,700.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $39,700 |
| White | $43,438 |
| Black or African American | $41,294 |
| Asian | $40,613 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $40,356 |
Average b-operator age
See how the average age of b-operators varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Female
B-operator age by race and gender
| Race | Male age | Female age |
|---|---|---|
| Unknown | 40 | 44 |
| White | 42 | 50 |
| Black or African American | 40 | 49.5 |
| Asian | 46 | 51.5 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 42 | 47 |
B-operator age breakdown
The average age of b-operators is 40+ years years old, representing 64% of the b-operator population.
B-operator age breakdown
| B-Operator Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 64% |
| 30-40 years | 20% |
| 20-30 years | 15% |
B-operator educational attainment
The most common degree for b-operators is high school diploma, with 44% of b-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, 44%
- Bachelor's, 19%
- Associate, 18%
- Diploma, 10%
- Other Degrees, 9%
B-operators by degree level
| B-operator degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| High School Diploma | 44% |
| Bachelor's | 19% |
| Associate | 18% |
| Diploma | 10% |
| Other Degrees | 9% |
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B-operator wage gap by degree level
According to the data, b-operators with a Associate degree earn more than those without, at $41,781 annually. With a Bachelor's degree, b-operators earn a median annual income of $41,371 compared to $40,973 for b-operators with an High School Diploma degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| High School Diploma or Less | $40,973 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $41,371 |
| No Education | $39,204 |
| Some College/ Associate Degree | $41,781 |
B-operator employment statistics
Most b-operators work for a private in the manufacturing industry.
Company size where b-operators work
Below, you can see the size of companies where b-operators work.
B-operator jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 5% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 10% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 19% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 9% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 31% |
| > 10,000 employees | 25% |
B-operator jobs by company type
Employees with the b-operator job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most b-operators prefer to work at private companies over public companies.
B-operator jobs by sector
| Company type | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 1% |
| Public | 35% |
| Private | 60% |
| Government | 4% |
B-operator jobs by industry
The most common industries for b-operators are manufacturing, energy and construction.
B-operator industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Manufacturing | 28% |
| Fortune 500 | 13% |
| Energy | 9% |
| Construction | 8% |
| Professional | 7% |
| Transportation | 5% |
| Government | 4% |
| Technology | 4% |
| Finance | 3% |
| Automotive | 2% |
| Utilities | 2% |
| Health Care | 2% |
| Hospitality | 2% |
| Retail | 2% |
| Telecommunication | 2% |
| Real Estate | 2% |
| Pharmaceutical | 1% |
| Media | 1% |
| Non Profits | 1% |
| Education | 1% |
| Insurance | 1% |
B-operator turnover and employment statistics
B-operator unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for b-operators between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
B-operator unemployment rate by year
| Year | B-operator unemployment rate |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 15.94% |
| 2011 | 15.49% |
| 2012 | 13.87% |
| 2013 | 12.49% |
| 2014 | 12.20% |
| 2015 | 9.40% |
| 2016 | 7.70% |
| 2017 | 8.32% |
| 2018 | 7.77% |
| 2019 | 8.42% |
| 2020 | 6.77% |
| 2021 | 8.38% |
Average b-operator tenure
The average b-operator stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 1,291 b-operators resumes in Zippia's database.
B-operator tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 19% |
| 1-2 years | 31% |
| 3-4 years | 17% |
| 5-7 years | 16% |
| 8-10 years | 7% |
| 11+ years | 11% |
B-operator LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of b-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 |
|---|---|---|
| Gas Leak Inspector | 4.47% | 17,834 |
| B-Operator | 4.75% | - |
| Surfacer | 5.24% | 7 |
| Paper Machine Operator | 7.84% | 58,396 |
| Cocoa Press Operator | 8.41% | 29,157 |
| Used Building Materials Yard Worker | 8.89% | 33,957 |
| Film Process Operator | 15.21% | 48,024 |
Similar b-operator jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Gas Leak Inspector | 4.47% | 17,834 |
| Surfacer | 5.24% | 7 |
| Paper Machine Operator | 7.84% | 58,396 |
| Cocoa Press Operator | 8.41% | 29,157 |
| Used Building Materials Yard Worker | 8.89% | 33,957 |
| Film Process Operator | 15.21% | 48,024 |
Foreign languages spoken by b-operators
- Spanish, 93.3%
- Arabic, 6.7%
B-operator languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 93.3% |
| Arabic | 6.7% |
