Bed operator demographics and statistics in the US
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Bed operator gender statistics
56.2% of bed operators are women and 43.8% of bed operators are men.
- Female, 56.2%
- Male, 43.8%
Bed operator gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Female | 56.2% |
| Male | 43.8% |
Bed operator gender pay gap
Women earn 94¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$33,459
Female income
$31,578
Bed operator gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in bed operator positions over time. Currently, 56.2% of bed operators are female.
Bed operator gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 53.37% | 46.63% |
| 2011 | 53.37% | 46.63% |
| 2012 | 45.52% | 54.48% |
| 2013 | 36.14% | 63.86% |
| 2014 | 31.91% | 68.09% |
| 2015 | 39.54% | 60.46% |
| 2016 | 39.81% | 60.19% |
| 2017 | 36.69% | 63.31% |
| 2018 | 60.10% | 39.90% |
| 2019 | 59.24% | 40.76% |
| 2020 | 42.38% | 57.62% |
| 2021 | 43.83% | 56.17% |
Bed operator related jobs gender ratio
We compared bed 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% |
| Bed Operator | 44% | 56% |
| Green Chain Operator | 99% | 1% |
| Tower Crane Operator | 99% | 1% |
| Dredge Operator | 99% | 1% |
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Bed operator demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among bed operators is White, which makes up 73.5% of all bed operators. Comparatively, 13.8% of bed operators are Hispanic or Latino and 6.7% of bed operators are Black or African American.
- White, 73.5%
- Hispanic or Latino, 13.8%
- Black or African American, 6.7%
- Unknown, 4.3%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.9%
- Asian, 0.8%
Bed operator race
| Bed operator race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 73.5% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 13.8% |
| Black or African American | 6.7% |
| Unknown | 4.3% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.9% |
| Asian | 0.8% |
Bed operator race and ethnicity over time
See how bed operator racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Bed operator race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 69.50% | 12.30% | 1.10% | 14.43% |
| 2011 | 76.10% | 11.22% | 0.49% | 7.32% |
| 2012 | 70.70% | 9.77% | 0.47% | 15.81% |
| 2013 | 79.89% | 5.29% | 1.06% | 11.11% |
| 2014 | 71.88% | 10.42% | 1.04% | 15.10% |
| 2015 | 68.89% | 11.67% | 1.67% | 11.11% |
| 2016 | 61.35% | 19.04% | 1.10% | 15.34% |
| 2017 | 79.49% | 8.14% | 1.10% | 6.89% |
| 2018 | 75.85% | 7.55% | 1.51% | 12.08% |
| 2019 | 76.67% | 6.06% | 0.91% | 12.42% |
| 2020 | 78.00% | 4.40% | 2.00% | 11.60% |
| 2021 | 73.52% | 6.72% | 0.79% | 13.83% |
Bed operator wage gap by race
According to our data, white bed operators have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Black or african american bed operators have the lowest average salary at $32,898.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $33,647 |
| White | $34,017 |
| Black or African American | $32,898 |
| Asian | $33,451 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $33,292 |
Bed operator age breakdown
The average age of bed operators is 40+ years years old, representing 49% of the bed operator population.
Bed operator age breakdown
| Bed Operator Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 49% |
| 30-40 years | 30% |
| 20-30 years | 21% |
Bed operator educational attainment
The most common degree for bed operators is high school diploma, with 49% of bed operators earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are associate degree degree at 23% and associate degree degree at 17%.
- High School Diploma, 49%
- Associate, 23%
- Bachelor's, 17%
- Diploma, 5%
- Other Degrees, 6%
Bed operators by degree level
| Bed operator degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| High School Diploma | 49% |
| Associate | 23% |
| Bachelor's | 17% |
| Diploma | 5% |
| Other Degrees | 6% |
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Bed operator wage gap by degree level
According to the data, bed operators with a Associate degree earn more than those without, at $33,943 annually. With a Bachelor's degree, bed operators earn a median annual income of $33,638 compared to $33,304 for bed operators with an High School Diploma degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| High School Diploma or Less | $33,304 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $33,638 |
| Some College/ Associate Degree | $33,943 |
Bed operator employment statistics
Company size where bed operators work
Below, you can see the size of companies where bed operators work.
Bed operator jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 11% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 11% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 24% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 13% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 18% |
| > 10,000 employees | 24% |
Bed operator jobs by industry
The most common industries for bed operators are manufacturing, energy and retail.
Bed operator industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Manufacturing | 26% |
| Energy | 18% |
| Retail | 15% |
| Fortune 500 | 10% |
| Professional | 10% |
| Pharmaceutical | 8% |
| Non Profits | 3% |
| Health Care | 3% |
| Construction | 3% |
| Hospitality | 3% |
| Technology | 3% |
Bed operator turnover and employment statistics
Bed operator unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for bed operators between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Bed operator unemployment rate by year
| Year | Bed operator unemployment rate |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 11.11% |
| 2011 | 15.91% |
| 2012 | 15.69% |
| 2013 | 7.84% |
| 2014 | 9.80% |
| 2015 | 9.32% |
| 2016 | 7.89% |
| 2017 | 5.51% |
| 2018 | 5.09% |
| 2019 | 4.17% |
| 2020 | 8.11% |
| 2021 | 5.12% |
Average bed operator tenure
The average bed operator stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 198 bed operators resumes in Zippia's database.
Bed operator tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 30% |
| 1-2 years | 36% |
| 3-4 years | 12% |
| 5-7 years | 12% |
| 8-10 years | 3% |
| 11+ years | 7% |
Bed operator LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of bed 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Mobile Crane Operator | 1.94% | 35,626 |
| Charging Car Operator | 3.85% | 46,108 |
| Garbage Collector | 4.13% | 3,431 |
| Bed Operator | 4.33% | - |
| Coal Loader | 4.67% | 10,189 |
| Picker And Packer | 6.68% | 67,478 |
| Cotton Feeder | 10.43% | 514 |
Similar bed operator jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Mobile Crane Operator | 1.94% | 35,626 |
| Charging Car Operator | 3.85% | 46,108 |
| Garbage Collector | 4.13% | 3,431 |
| Coal Loader | 4.67% | 10,189 |
| Picker And Packer | 6.68% | 67,478 |
| Cotton Feeder | 10.43% | 514 |