Block operator demographics and statistics in the US
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Block operator gender statistics
18.2% of block operators are women and 81.8% of block operators are men.
- Male, 81.8%
- Female, 18.2%
Block operator gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Male | 81.8% |
| Female | 18.2% |
Block operator gender pay gap
Women earn 98¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$54,217
Female income
$53,058
Block operator gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in block operator positions over time. Currently, 18.2% of block operators are female.
Block operator gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 85.86% | 14.14% |
| 2011 | 93.51% | 6.49% |
| 2012 | 84.46% | 15.54% |
| 2013 | 91.58% | 8.42% |
| 2014 | 88.98% | 11.02% |
| 2015 | 88.94% | 11.06% |
| 2016 | 88.05% | 11.95% |
| 2017 | 84.58% | 15.42% |
| 2018 | 88.63% | 11.37% |
| 2019 | 88.44% | 11.56% |
| 2020 | 84.46% | 15.54% |
| 2021 | 81.82% | 18.18% |
Block operator related jobs gender ratio
| Job title | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Block Operator | 82% | 18% |
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Block operator demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among block operators is White, which makes up 53.4% of all block operators. Comparatively, 18.6% of block operators are Hispanic or Latino and 16.5% of block operators are Black or African American.
- White, 53.4%
- Hispanic or Latino, 18.6%
- Black or African American, 16.5%
- Asian, 6.1%
- Unknown, 4.1%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 1.3%
Block operator race
| Block operator race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 53.4% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 18.6% |
| Black or African American | 16.5% |
| Asian | 6.1% |
| Unknown | 4.1% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 1.3% |
Block operator race and ethnicity over time
See how block operator racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Block operator race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 67.54% | 13.51% | 2.74% | 13.31% |
| 2011 | 64.86% | 16.65% | 2.74% | 12.47% |
| 2012 | 66.54% | 17.97% | 2.06% | 10.71% |
| 2013 | 69.03% | 14.14% | 3.50% | 10.89% |
| 2014 | 61.14% | 18.69% | 3.37% | 15.81% |
| 2015 | 61.92% | 19.53% | 2.74% | 13.31% |
| 2016 | 56.78% | 23.26% | 3.52% | 14.37% |
| 2017 | 64.08% | 15.65% | 3.63% | 12.83% |
| 2018 | 56.78% | 21.62% | 5.03% | 13.76% |
| 2019 | 62.91% | 15.65% | 3.72% | 15.04% |
| 2020 | 56.75% | 14.98% | 7.18% | 12.76% |
| 2021 | 53.36% | 16.54% | 6.07% | 18.56% |
Block operator wage gap by race
According to our data, asian block operators have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. White block operators have the lowest average salary at $52,813.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $52,946 |
| White | $52,813 |
| Black or African American | $54,709 |
| Asian | $55,476 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $55,202 |
Average block operator age
See how the average age of block operators varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Block operator age by race and gender
| Race | Male age | Female age |
|---|---|---|
| White | 47 | |
| Black or African American | 52 | |
| Hispanic or Latino | 46 |
Block operator age breakdown
The average age of block operators is 40+ years years old, representing 74% of the block operator population.
Block operator age breakdown
| Block Operator Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 74% |
| 30-40 years | 19% |
| 20-30 years | 7% |
Block operator educational attainment
The most common degree for block operators is high school diploma, with 47% of block operators earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are associate degree degree at 16% and associate degree degree at 14%.
- High School Diploma, 47%
- Associate, 16%
- Diploma, 14%
- Bachelor's, 12%
- Other Degrees, 11%
Block operators by degree level
| Block operator degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| High School Diploma | 47% |
| Associate | 16% |
| Diploma | 14% |
| Bachelor's | 12% |
| Other Degrees | 11% |
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Block operator employment statistics
Most block operators work for a private in the manufacturing industry.
Company size where block operators work
Below, you can see the size of companies where block operators work.
Block operator jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 5% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 10% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 17% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 15% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 44% |
| > 10,000 employees | 10% |
Block operator jobs by company type
Employees with the block operator job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most block operators prefer to work at private companies over public companies.
Block operator jobs by sector
| Company type | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 5% |
| Public | 15% |
| Private | 78% |
| Government | 2% |
Block operator jobs by industry
The most common industries for block operators are manufacturing, transportation and professional.
Block operator industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Manufacturing | 24% |
| Transportation | 13% |
| Fortune 500 | 11% |
| Professional | 11% |
| Construction | 9% |
| Education | 4% |
| Technology | 4% |
| Agriculture | 2% |
| Finance | 2% |
| Government | 2% |
| Automotive | 2% |
| Energy | 2% |
| Internet | 2% |
| Health Care | 2% |
| Hospitality | 2% |
| Retail | 2% |
| Insurance | 2% |
Block operator turnover and employment statistics
Block operator unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for block operators between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Block operator unemployment rate by year
| Year | Block operator unemployment rate |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 5.83% |
| 2011 | 8.16% |
| 2012 | 5.85% |
| 2013 | 5.42% |
| 2014 | 2.31% |
| 2015 | 1.96% |
| 2016 | 5.03% |
| 2017 | 2.96% |
| 2018 | 0.49% |
| 2019 | 0.45% |
| 2020 | 1.26% |
| 2021 | 4.42% |
Average block operator tenure
The average block operator stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 144 block operators resumes in Zippia's database.
Block operator tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 22% |
| 1-2 years | 29% |
| 3-4 years | 21% |
| 5-7 years | 12% |
| 8-10 years | 6% |
| 11+ years | 10% |
Block operator LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of block 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Parking Lot Attendant | 3.71% | 49,080 |
| Detail Specialist | 4.91% | 5,840 |
| Larriman | 8.64% | - |
| Road Conductor | 10.74% | 14,401 |
| Ship Steward | 15.05% | 42,173 |
| Block Operator | 20.72% | - |
| Flight Attendant | 31.52% | 45,878 |
Similar block operator jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Parking Lot Attendant | 3.71% | 49,080 |
| Detail Specialist | 4.91% | 5,840 |
| Larriman | 8.64% | |
| Road Conductor | 10.74% | 14,401 |
| Ship Steward | 15.05% | 42,173 |
| Flight Attendant | 31.52% | 45,878 |