Back digger operator demographics and statistics in the US
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Back digger operator demographics by:
Back digger operator gender statistics
2.3% of back digger operators are women and 97.7% of back digger operators are men.
- Male, 97.7%
- Female, 2.3%
Back digger operator gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Male | 97.7% |
| Female | 2.3% |
Back digger operator gender pay gap
Women earn 98¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$36,813
Female income
$36,103
Back digger operator gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in back digger operator positions over time. Currently, 2.3% of back digger operators are female.
Back digger operator gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 99.27% | 0.73% |
| 2011 | 99.93% | 0.07% |
| 2012 | 99.75% | 0.25% |
| 2013 | 99.84% | 0.16% |
| 2014 | 99.91% | 0.09% |
| 2015 | 99.76% | 0.24% |
| 2016 | 99.66% | 0.34% |
| 2017 | 99.55% | 0.45% |
| 2018 | 98.45% | 1.55% |
| 2019 | 97.85% | 2.15% |
| 2020 | 98.91% | 1.09% |
| 2021 | 97.73% | 2.27% |
Back digger operator related jobs gender ratio
We compared back digger operators with similar job titles to see how gender ratios vary. As you can see, dredge operator and tower crane operator have the biggest gender ratio gaps.
| Job title | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Gift Wrapper | 12% | 88% |
| Gift Packer | 18% | 82% |
| Pill Packer | 19% | 81% |
| Back Digger Operator | 98% | 2% |
| Green Chain Operator | 99% | 1% |
| Tower Crane Operator | 99% | 1% |
| Dredge Operator | 99% | 1% |
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Back digger operator demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among back digger operators is White, which makes up 67.3% of all back digger operators. Comparatively, 16.0% of back digger operators are Hispanic or Latino and 9.2% of back digger operators are Black or African American.
- White, 67.3%
- Hispanic or Latino, 16.0%
- Black or African American, 9.2%
- Unknown, 3.7%
- Asian, 2.5%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 1.3%
Back digger operator race
| Back digger operator race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 67.3% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 16.0% |
| Black or African American | 9.2% |
| Unknown | 3.7% |
| Asian | 2.5% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 1.3% |
Back digger operator race and ethnicity over time
See how back digger operator racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Back digger operator race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 84.48% | 3.57% | 1.08% | 8.07% |
| 2011 | 81.40% | 5.35% | 1.08% | 9.73% |
| 2012 | 82.04% | 4.16% | 0.76% | 9.83% |
| 2013 | 79.57% | 5.29% | 1.06% | 11.91% |
| 2014 | 81.78% | 4.34% | 0.22% | 10.41% |
| 2015 | 82.96% | 4.67% | 0.81% | 8.52% |
| 2016 | 82.71% | 4.38% | 0.42% | 9.58% |
| 2017 | 80.88% | 4.61% | 0.23% | 11.52% |
| 2018 | 70.99% | 11.14% | 1.32% | 13.33% |
| 2019 | 70.92% | 8.45% | 1.68% | 16.33% |
| 2020 | 68.52% | 11.36% | 1.77% | 13.22% |
| 2021 | 67.25% | 9.24% | 2.55% | 16.02% |
Back digger operator wage gap by race
According to our data, white back digger operators have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Black or african american back digger operators have the lowest average salary at $35,462.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $37,134 |
| White | $39,149 |
| Black or African American | $35,462 |
| Asian | $36,578 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $35,852 |
Average back digger operator age
See how the average age of back digger operators varies based on ethnicity and gender.
Male
Female
Back digger operator age by race and gender
| Race | Male age | Female age |
|---|---|---|
| Unknown | 36 | |
| White | 43 | 39 |
| Black or African American | 43 | 47 |
| Asian | 29 | |
| Hispanic or Latino | 41 | 33 |
Back digger operator age breakdown
The average age of back digger operators is 40+ years years old, representing 56% of the back digger operator population.
Back digger operator age breakdown
| Back Digger Operator Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 56% |
| 30-40 years | 23% |
| 20-30 years | 20% |
Back digger operator educational attainment
The most common degree for back digger operators is high school diploma, with 67% of back digger operators earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are bachelor's degree degree at 17% and bachelor's degree degree at 17%.
- High School Diploma, 67%
- Bachelor's, 17%
- Associate, 17%
Back digger operators by degree level
| Back digger operator degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| High School Diploma | 67% |
| Bachelor's | 17% |
| Associate | 17% |
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Back digger operator turnover and employment statistics
Back digger operator unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for back digger operators between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Back digger operator unemployment rate by year
| Year | Back digger operator unemployment rate |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 10.47% |
| 2011 | 12.79% |
| 2012 | 10.09% |
| 2013 | 10.82% |
| 2014 | 5.09% |
| 2015 | 5.65% |
| 2016 | 6.54% |
| 2017 | 4.51% |
| 2018 | 6.04% |
| 2019 | 4.23% |
| 2020 | 4.98% |
| 2021 | 4.87% |
Average back digger operator tenure
The average back digger operator stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 51 back digger operators resumes in Zippia's database.
Back digger operator tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 32% |
| 1-2 years | 38% |
| 3-4 years | 14% |
| 5-7 years | 12% |
| 8-10 years | 2% |
| 11+ years | 2% |
Back digger operator LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of back digger 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Back Digger Operator | 1.88% | - |
| Locomotive Crane Operator | 1.94% | 26,282 |
| Cutter Operator | 3.85% | 65,046 |
| Limb Driver | 4.13% | 36,215 |
| Brick Loader | 4.67% | 9,306 |
| Packing Associate | 6.68% | 14,718 |
| Rotary Drier Feeder | 10.43% | 640 |
Similar back digger operator jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Locomotive Crane Operator | 1.94% | 26,282 |
| Cutter Operator | 3.85% | 65,046 |
| Limb Driver | 4.13% | 36,215 |
| Brick Loader | 4.67% | 9,306 |
| Packing Associate | 6.68% | 14,718 |
| Rotary Drier Feeder | 10.43% | 640 |
Foreign languages spoken by back digger operators
- Spanish, 100.0%
Back digger operator languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 100.0% |