Back hoe operator demographics and statistics in the US
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Back hoe operator demographics by:
Back hoe operator gender statistics
3.5% of back hoe operators are women and 96.5% of back hoe operators are men.
- Male, 96.5%
- Female, 3.5%
Back hoe operator gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Male | 96.5% |
| Female | 3.5% |
Back hoe operator gender pay gap
Women earn 99¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$42,954
Female income
$42,337
Back hoe operator gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in back hoe operator positions over time. Currently, 3.5% of back hoe operators are female.
Back hoe operator gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 98.87% | 1.13% |
| 2011 | 99.89% | 0.11% |
| 2012 | 99.62% | 0.38% |
| 2013 | 99.75% | 0.25% |
| 2014 | 99.87% | 0.13% |
| 2015 | 99.63% | 0.37% |
| 2016 | 99.48% | 0.52% |
| 2017 | 99.30% | 0.70% |
| 2018 | 97.62% | 2.38% |
| 2019 | 96.71% | 3.29% |
| 2020 | 98.33% | 1.67% |
| 2021 | 96.53% | 3.47% |
Back hoe operator related jobs gender ratio
We compared back hoe 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 Hoe Operator | 97% | 3% |
| Green Chain Operator | 99% | 1% |
| Tower Crane Operator | 99% | 1% |
| Dredge Operator | 99% | 1% |
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Back hoe operator demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among back hoe operators is White, which makes up 67.3% of all back hoe operators. Comparatively, 16.0% of back hoe operators are Hispanic or Latino and 9.2% of back hoe 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 hoe operator race
| Back hoe 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 hoe operator race and ethnicity over time
See how back hoe operator racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Back hoe 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 hoe operator wage gap by race
According to our data, white back hoe operators have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Black or african american back hoe operators have the lowest average salary at $41,776.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $43,232 |
| White | $44,965 |
| Black or African American | $41,776 |
| Asian | $42,749 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $42,118 |
Average back hoe operator age
See how the average age of back hoe operators varies based on ethnicity and gender.
Male
Female
Back hoe 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 hoe operator age breakdown
The average age of back hoe operators is 40+ years years old, representing 56% of the back hoe operator population.
Back hoe operator age breakdown
| Back Hoe Operator Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 56% |
| 30-40 years | 23% |
| 20-30 years | 20% |
Back hoe operator educational attainment
The most common degree for back hoe operators is high school diploma, with 63% of back hoe operators earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are diploma degree at 13% and diploma degree at 6%.
- High School Diploma, 63%
- Diploma, 13%
- Associate, 6%
- Bachelor's, 6%
- Other Degrees, 12%
Back hoe operators by degree level
| Back hoe operator degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| High School Diploma | 63% |
| Diploma | 13% |
| Associate | 6% |
| Bachelor's | 6% |
| Other Degrees | 12% |
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Back hoe operator employment statistics
Most back hoe operators work for a private in the construction industry.
Company size where back hoe operators work
Below, you can see the size of companies where back hoe operators work.
Back hoe operator jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 13% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 19% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 32% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 9% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 19% |
| > 10,000 employees | 9% |
Back hoe operator jobs by company type
Employees with the back hoe operator job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most back hoe operators prefer to work at private companies over government companies.
Back hoe operator jobs by sector
| Company type | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 4% |
| Public | 9% |
| Private | 76% |
| Government | 11% |
Back hoe operator jobs by industry
The most common industries for back hoe operators are construction, government and manufacturing.
Back hoe operator industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Construction | 35% |
| Government | 9% |
| Manufacturing | 9% |
| Utilities | 7% |
| Professional | 7% |
| Retail | 4% |
| Finance | 4% |
| Education | 4% |
| Transportation | 2% |
| Media | 2% |
| Energy | 2% |
| Internet | 2% |
| Health Care | 2% |
| Fortune 500 | 2% |
| Automotive | 2% |
| Hospitality | 2% |
| Technology | 2% |
| Telecommunication | 2% |
Back hoe operator turnover and employment statistics
Back hoe operator unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for back hoe operators between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Back hoe operator unemployment rate by year
| Year | Back hoe 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 hoe operator tenure
The average back hoe operator stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 193 back hoe operators resumes in Zippia's database.
Back hoe operator tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 22% |
| 1-2 years | 34% |
| 3-4 years | 16% |
| 5-7 years | 12% |
| 8-10 years | 4% |
| 11+ years | 12% |
Back hoe operator LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of back hoe 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 Hoe Operator | 1.88% | - |
| Steel Crane Operator | 1.94% | 30,309 |
| Palletizer Operator | 3.85% | 57,887 |
| Recyclable Materials Sorter | 4.13% | 22,110 |
| Barrel Handler | 4.67% | 25,975 |
| Burlap Roll Coverer | 6.68% | 648 |
| Kiln Placer | 10.43% | 115 |
Similar back hoe operator jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Steel Crane Operator | 1.94% | 30,309 |
| Palletizer Operator | 3.85% | 57,887 |
| Recyclable Materials Sorter | 4.13% | 22,110 |
| Barrel Handler | 4.67% | 25,975 |
| Burlap Roll Coverer | 6.68% | 648 |
| Kiln Placer | 10.43% | 115 |
Foreign languages spoken by back hoe operators
- Spanish, 100.0%
Back hoe operator languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 100.0% |