Bilingual operator demographics and statistics in the US
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Bilingual operator gender statistics
60.9% of bilingual operators are women and 39.1% of bilingual operators are men.
- Female, 60.9%
- Male, 39.1%
Bilingual operator gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Female | 60.9% |
| Male | 39.1% |
Bilingual operator gender pay gap
Women earn 99¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$33,959
Female income
$33,539
Bilingual operator gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in bilingual operator positions over time. Currently, 60.9% of bilingual operators are female.
Bilingual operator gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 42.96% | 57.04% |
| 2011 | 45.04% | 54.96% |
| 2012 | 43.20% | 56.80% |
| 2013 | 47.23% | 52.77% |
| 2014 | 43.37% | 56.63% |
| 2015 | 46.53% | 53.47% |
| 2016 | 49.98% | 50.02% |
| 2017 | 44.23% | 55.77% |
| 2018 | 42.96% | 57.04% |
| 2019 | 55.77% | 44.23% |
| 2020 | 57.90% | 42.10% |
| 2021 | 39.13% | 60.87% |
Bilingual operator related jobs gender ratio
We compared bilingual operators with similar job titles to see how gender ratios vary. As you can see, tandem operator and feeder switchboard operator have the biggest gender ratio gaps.
| Job title | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Switchboard Operator, Receptionist | 6% | 94% |
| Complaint Operator | 9% | 91% |
| Switchboard Operator | 13% | 87% |
| Bilingual Operator | 39% | 61% |
| Interceptor Operator | 77% | 23% |
| Feeder Switchboard Operator | 83% | 17% |
| Tandem Operator | 90% | 10% |
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Bilingual operator demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among bilingual operators is White, which makes up 59.1% of all bilingual operators. Comparatively, 18.6% of bilingual operators are Hispanic or Latino and 14.3% of bilingual operators are Black or African American.
- White, 59.1%
- Hispanic or Latino, 18.6%
- Black or African American, 14.3%
- Unknown, 3.6%
- Asian, 3.3%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 1.1%
Bilingual operator race
| Bilingual operator race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 59.1% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 18.6% |
| Black or African American | 14.3% |
| Unknown | 3.6% |
| Asian | 3.3% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 1.1% |
Bilingual operator race and ethnicity over time
See how bilingual operator racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Bilingual operator race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 64.32% | 12.94% | 2.34% | 18.38% |
| 2011 | 60.84% | 13.16% | 4.89% | 19.02% |
| 2012 | 60.30% | 16.59% | 2.49% | 16.37% |
| 2013 | 62.08% | 15.48% | 1.96% | 18.14% |
| 2014 | 60.72% | 12.78% | 3.18% | 19.88% |
| 2015 | 60.25% | 14.30% | 4.84% | 18.35% |
| 2016 | 57.74% | 13.96% | 3.35% | 21.52% |
| 2017 | 62.41% | 16.15% | 2.96% | 14.14% |
| 2018 | 63.24% | 13.39% | 3.27% | 17.34% |
| 2019 | 57.34% | 17.25% | 4.12% | 17.67% |
| 2020 | 52.45% | 15.19% | 3.14% | 21.64% |
| 2021 | 59.08% | 14.26% | 3.26% | 18.63% |
Bilingual operator wage gap by race
According to our data, hispanic or latino bilingual operators have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Black or african american bilingual operators have the lowest average salary at $33,490.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $33,795 |
| White | $33,968 |
| Black or African American | $33,490 |
| Asian | $34,048 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $34,501 |
Average bilingual operator age
See how the average age of bilingual operators varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Bilingual operator age by race and gender
| Race | Male age | Female age |
|---|---|---|
| White | 59 | |
| Black or African American | 53 | |
| Hispanic or Latino | 51 |
Bilingual operator age breakdown
The average age of bilingual operators is 40+ years years old, representing 82% of the bilingual operator population.
Bilingual operator age breakdown
| Bilingual Operator Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 82% |
| 30-40 years | 12% |
| 20-30 years | 6% |
Bilingual operator educational attainment
The most common degree for bilingual operators is bachelor's degree, with 34% of bilingual operators earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are high school diploma degree at 24% and high school diploma degree at 22%.
- Bachelor's, 34%
- High School Diploma, 24%
- Associate, 22%
- Diploma, 10%
- Other Degrees, 10%
Bilingual operators by degree level
| Bilingual operator degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 34% |
| High School Diploma | 24% |
| Associate | 22% |
| Diploma | 10% |
| Other Degrees | 10% |
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Bilingual operator employment statistics
Most bilingual operators work for a private in the professional industry.
Company size where bilingual operators work
Below, you can see the size of companies where bilingual operators work.
Bilingual operator jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 8% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 11% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 22% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 8% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 25% |
| > 10,000 employees | 27% |
Bilingual operator jobs by company type
Employees with the bilingual operator job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most bilingual operators prefer to work at private companies over public companies.
Bilingual operator jobs by sector
| Company type | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 3% |
| Public | 32% |
| Private | 56% |
| Government | 8% |
Bilingual operator jobs by industry
The most common industries for bilingual operators are professional, telecommunication and health care.
Bilingual operator industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Professional | 19% |
| Telecommunication | 16% |
| Fortune 500 | 9% |
| Health Care | 8% |
| Finance | 6% |
| Manufacturing | 5% |
| Government | 5% |
| Retail | 5% |
| Technology | 5% |
| Energy | 5% |
| Media | 3% |
| Non Profits | 3% |
| Education | 3% |
| Real Estate | 3% |
| Transportation | 2% |
| Start-up | 2% |
| Automotive | 2% |
| Construction | 2% |
Bilingual operator turnover and employment statistics
Bilingual operator unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for bilingual operators between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Bilingual operator unemployment rate by year
| Year | Bilingual operator unemployment rate |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 9.91% |
| 2011 | 10.86% |
| 2012 | 9.07% |
| 2013 | 9.46% |
| 2014 | 8.20% |
| 2015 | 6.13% |
| 2016 | 5.22% |
| 2017 | 4.58% |
| 2018 | 4.44% |
| 2019 | 3.88% |
| 2020 | 4.57% |
| 2021 | 10.47% |
Average bilingual operator tenure
The average bilingual operator stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 134 bilingual operators resumes in Zippia's database.
Bilingual operator tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 32% |
| 1-2 years | 40% |
| 3-4 years | 13% |
| 5-7 years | 10% |
| 8-10 years | 2% |
| 11+ years | 4% |
Bilingual operator LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of bilingual 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Public Safety Dispatcher | 6.75% | 25,700 |
| Audit Assistant | 6.76% | 12,692 |
| Executive Office Assistant | 7.79% | 134,275 |
| Parcel Assistant | 8.68% | 10,187 |
| Closing Coordinator | 9.31% | 19,203 |
| Central Office Operator | 10.75% | 58,962 |
| Bilingual Operator | 19.13% | - |
Similar bilingual operator jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Public Safety Dispatcher | 6.75% | 25,700 |
| Audit Assistant | 6.76% | 12,692 |
| Executive Office Assistant | 7.79% | 134,275 |
| Parcel Assistant | 8.68% | 10,187 |
| Closing Coordinator | 9.31% | 19,203 |
| Central Office Operator | 10.75% | 58,962 |
Foreign languages spoken by bilingual operators
The most common foreign language among bilingual operators is Spanish at 75.5%. The second-most popular foreign language spoken is French at 8.2% and Portuguese is the third-most popular at 4.1%.
- Spanish, 75.5%
- French, 8.2%
- Portuguese, 4.1%
- Japanese, 4.1%
- Italian, 4.1%
- Other, 4.0%
Bilingual operator languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 75.5% |
| French | 8.2% |
| Portuguese | 4.1% |
| Japanese | 4.1% |
| Italian | 4.1% |
| Other | 4.0% |