Blade operator demographics and statistics in the US
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Blade operator gender statistics
6.8% of blade operators are women and 93.2% of blade operators are men.
- Male, 93.2%
- Female, 6.8%
Blade operator gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Male | 93.2% |
| Female | 6.8% |
Blade operator gender pay gap
Women earn 94¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$46,907
Female income
$44,074
Blade operator gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in blade operator positions over time. Currently, 6.8% of blade operators are female.
Blade operator gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 94.22% | 5.78% |
| 2011 | 95.69% | 4.31% |
| 2012 | 94.57% | 5.43% |
| 2013 | 94.90% | 5.10% |
| 2014 | 94.57% | 5.43% |
| 2015 | 93.55% | 6.45% |
| 2016 | 91.48% | 8.52% |
| 2017 | 92.64% | 7.36% |
| 2018 | 94.31% | 5.69% |
| 2019 | 93.50% | 6.50% |
| 2020 | 93.27% | 6.73% |
| 2021 | 93.23% | 6.77% |
Blade operator related jobs gender ratio
We compared blade operators with similar job titles to see how gender ratios vary. As you can see, water softener installer and insulation worker have the biggest gender ratio gaps.
| Job title | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Composition Floor Setter | 34% | 66% |
| Blade Operator | 93% | 7% |
| Gas Fitter | 97% | 3% |
| Insulation Worker | 97% | 2% |
| Water Softener Installer | 97% | 3% |
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Blade operator demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among blade operators is White, which makes up 66.8% of all blade operators. Comparatively, 18.8% of blade operators are Hispanic or Latino and 7.1% of blade operators are Black or African American.
- White, 66.8%
- Hispanic or Latino, 18.8%
- Black or African American, 7.1%
- Unknown, 4.4%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 2.0%
- Asian, 0.9%
Blade operator race
| Blade operator race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 66.8% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 18.8% |
| Black or African American | 7.1% |
| Unknown | 4.4% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 2.0% |
| Asian | 0.9% |
Blade operator race and ethnicity over time
See how blade operator racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Blade operator race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 74.05% | 6.60% | 0.70% | 15.80% |
| 2011 | 72.99% | 7.02% | 0.52% | 15.81% |
| 2012 | 73.18% | 6.73% | 0.79% | 15.91% |
| 2013 | 73.63% | 6.36% | 0.89% | 15.24% |
| 2014 | 72.43% | 6.31% | 0.71% | 16.60% |
| 2015 | 72.22% | 6.26% | 0.77% | 16.79% |
| 2016 | 73.15% | 6.27% | 0.51% | 16.54% |
| 2017 | 71.80% | 5.79% | 1.07% | 17.22% |
| 2018 | 71.34% | 7.01% | 0.64% | 17.39% |
| 2019 | 72.38% | 6.02% | 0.55% | 17.74% |
| 2020 | 70.37% | 6.28% | 0.77% | 16.56% |
| 2021 | 66.77% | 7.11% | 0.93% | 18.77% |
Blade operator wage gap by race
According to our data, unknown blade operators have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Black or african american blade operators have the lowest average salary at $44,907.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $48,640 |
| White | $47,235 |
| Black or African American | $44,907 |
| Asian | $47,784 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $46,059 |
Average blade operator age
See how the average age of blade operators varies based on ethnicity and gender.
Male
Female
Blade operator age by race and gender
| Race | Male age | Female age |
|---|---|---|
| Black or African American | 49.5 | |
| Unknown | 45 | |
| Asian | 46.5 | |
| Hispanic or Latino | 44 | 45.5 |
| White | 47 | 42 |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 53 |
Blade operator age breakdown
The average age of blade operators is 40+ years years old, representing 64% of the blade operator population.
Blade operator age breakdown
| Blade Operator Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 64% |
| 30-40 years | 21% |
| 20-30 years | 14% |
Blade operator educational attainment
- High School Diploma, 64%
- Associate, 12%
- Diploma, 7%
- Bachelor's, 5%
- Other Degrees, 12%
Blade operators by degree level
| Blade operator degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| High School Diploma | 64% |
| Associate | 12% |
| Diploma | 7% |
| Bachelor's | 5% |
| Other Degrees | 12% |
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Blade operator wage gap by degree level
According to the data, blade operators with a Associate degree earn more than those without, at $47,774 annually. With a Bachelor's degree, blade operators earn a median annual income of $46,812 compared to $46,663 for blade operators with an High School Diploma degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| High School Diploma or Less | $46,663 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $46,812 |
| Some College/ Associate Degree | $47,774 |
Blade operator employment statistics
Most blade operators work for a private in the construction industry.
Company size where blade operators work
Below, you can see the size of companies where blade operators work.
Blade operator jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 8% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 17% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 32% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 10% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 27% |
| > 10,000 employees | 6% |
Blade operator jobs by company type
Employees with the blade operator job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most blade operators prefer to work at private companies over public companies.
Blade operator jobs by sector
| Company type | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 2% |
| Public | 9% |
| Private | 84% |
| Government | 5% |
Blade operator jobs by industry
The most common industries for blade operators are construction, manufacturing and professional.
Blade operator industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Construction | 43% |
| Manufacturing | 15% |
| Professional | 7% |
| Government | 5% |
| Media | 4% |
| Energy | 4% |
| Technology | 4% |
| Transportation | 3% |
| Finance | 3% |
| Automotive | 3% |
| Real Estate | 2% |
| Education | 2% |
| Hospitality | 2% |
| Retail | 1% |
| Insurance | 1% |
| Health Care | 1% |
| Fortune 500 | 1% |
| Internet | 1% |
| Start-up | 1% |
Blade operator turnover and employment statistics
Blade operator unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for blade operators between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Blade operator unemployment rate by year
| Year | Blade operator unemployment rate |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 16.28% |
| 2011 | 14.22% |
| 2012 | 12.70% |
| 2013 | 11.88% |
| 2014 | 8.77% |
| 2015 | 7.31% |
| 2016 | 6.72% |
| 2017 | 6.69% |
| 2018 | 6.46% |
| 2019 | 5.55% |
| 2020 | 8.40% |
| 2021 | 7.84% |
Average blade operator tenure
The average blade operator stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 376 blade operators resumes in Zippia's database.
Blade operator tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 29% |
| 1-2 years | 33% |
| 3-4 years | 12% |
| 5-7 years | 15% |
| 8-10 years | 3% |
| 11+ years | 8% |
Blade operator LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of blade 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Post Tensioning Ironworker | 1.40% | 4,055 |
| Drywall Hanger, Framer | 1.75% | 614 |
| Blade Operator | 2.22% | - |
| Construction Worker | 2.24% | 53,067 |
| Electrician Assistant | 2.76% | 15,633 |
| Floor Covering Contractor | 3.39% | 27,731 |
| Metal Furniture Assembler | 4.07% | 20,818 |
Similar blade operator jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Post Tensioning Ironworker | 1.40% | 4,055 |
| Drywall Hanger, Framer | 1.75% | 614 |
| Construction Worker | 2.24% | 53,067 |
| Electrician Assistant | 2.76% | 15,633 |
| Floor Covering Contractor | 3.39% | 27,731 |
| Metal Furniture Assembler | 4.07% | 20,818 |
Foreign languages spoken by blade operators
- Spanish, 100.0%
Blade operator languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 100.0% |