Boom operator demographics and statistics in the US
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Boom operator gender statistics
9.8% of boom operators are women and 90.2% of boom operators are men.
- Male, 90.2%
- Female, 9.8%
Boom operator gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Male | 90.2% |
| Female | 9.8% |
Boom operator gender pay gap
Women earn 91¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$39,605
Female income
$35,910
Boom operator gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in boom operator positions over time. Currently, 9.8% of boom operators are female.
Boom operator gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 96.42% | 3.58% |
| 2011 | 90.19% | 9.81% |
| 2012 | 89.38% | 10.62% |
| 2013 | 89.17% | 10.83% |
| 2014 | 84.66% | 15.34% |
| 2015 | 85.64% | 14.36% |
| 2016 | 90.38% | 9.62% |
| 2017 | 89.45% | 10.55% |
| 2018 | 79.53% | 20.47% |
| 2019 | 87.40% | 12.60% |
| 2020 | 89.67% | 10.33% |
| 2021 | 90.19% | 9.81% |
Boom operator related jobs gender ratio
We compared boom 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% |
| Boom Operator | 90% | 10% |
| Green Chain Operator | 99% | 1% |
| Tower Crane Operator | 99% | 1% |
| Dredge Operator | 99% | 1% |
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Boom operator demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among boom operators is White, which makes up 64.8% of all boom operators. Comparatively, 20.2% of boom operators are Hispanic or Latino and 9.2% of boom operators are Black or African American.
- White, 64.8%
- Hispanic or Latino, 20.2%
- Black or African American, 9.2%
- Unknown, 3.6%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 1.5%
- Asian, 0.7%
Boom operator race
| Boom operator race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 64.8% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 20.2% |
| Black or African American | 9.2% |
| Unknown | 3.6% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 1.5% |
| Asian | 0.7% |
Boom operator race and ethnicity over time
See how boom operator racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Boom operator race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 66.41% | 16.08% | 0.51% | 13.88% |
| 2011 | 68.26% | 12.48% | 0.84% | 17.17% |
| 2012 | 67.55% | 11.88% | 0.94% | 16.67% |
| 2013 | 70.17% | 13.34% | 1.26% | 12.81% |
| 2014 | 68.82% | 9.97% | 0.77% | 18.34% |
| 2015 | 67.74% | 14.21% | 0.71% | 15.05% |
| 2016 | 68.39% | 12.27% | 0.30% | 16.71% |
| 2017 | 69.04% | 12.51% | 0.58% | 15.97% |
| 2018 | 68.91% | 11.42% | 0.56% | 15.56% |
| 2019 | 68.66% | 10.62% | 2.06% | 16.26% |
| 2020 | 64.47% | 11.68% | 1.22% | 17.43% |
| 2021 | 64.83% | 9.20% | 0.68% | 20.19% |
Boom operator wage gap by race
According to our data, white boom operators have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Black or african american boom operators have the lowest average salary at $38,491.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $39,976 |
| White | $40,742 |
| Black or African American | $38,491 |
| Asian | $39,591 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $39,261 |
Average boom operator age
See how the average age of boom operators varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Boom operator age by race and gender
| Race | Male age | Female age |
|---|---|---|
| Unknown | 45 | |
| White | 49 | |
| Black or African American | 48.5 | |
| Hispanic or Latino | 50 |
Boom operator age breakdown
The average age of boom operators is 40+ years years old, representing 73% of the boom operator population.
Boom operator age breakdown
| Boom Operator Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 73% |
| 30-40 years | 23% |
| 20-30 years | 5% |
Boom operator educational attainment
The most common degree for boom operators is bachelor's degree, with 50% of boom operators earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are associate degree degree at 23% and associate degree degree at 19%.
- Bachelor's, 50%
- Associate, 23%
- High School Diploma, 19%
- Diploma, 4%
- Other Degrees, 4%
Boom operators by degree level
| Boom operator degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 50% |
| Associate | 23% |
| High School Diploma | 19% |
| Diploma | 4% |
| Other Degrees | 4% |
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Boom operator wage gap by degree level
According to the data, boom operators with a Associate degree earn more than those without, at $40,624 annually. With a Bachelor's degree, boom operators earn a median annual income of $40,016 compared to $39,355 for boom operators with an High School Diploma degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| High School Diploma or Less | $39,355 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $40,016 |
| Some College/ Associate Degree | $40,624 |
Boom operator employment statistics
Most boom operators work for a private in the construction industry.
Company size where boom operators work
Below, you can see the size of companies where boom operators work.
Boom operator jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 14% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 22% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 30% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 7% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 19% |
| > 10,000 employees | 8% |
Boom operator jobs by company type
Employees with the boom operator job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most boom operators prefer to work at private companies over public companies.
Boom operator jobs by sector
| Company type | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 9% |
| Public | 10% |
| Private | 75% |
| Government | 6% |
Boom operator jobs by industry
The most common industries for boom operators are construction, manufacturing and media.
Boom operator industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Construction | 18% |
| Manufacturing | 11% |
| Media | 11% |
| Education | 8% |
| Start-up | 7% |
| Technology | 7% |
| Transportation | 6% |
| Government | 5% |
| Professional | 5% |
| Non Profits | 4% |
| Fortune 500 | 4% |
| Retail | 4% |
| Energy | 3% |
| Hospitality | 3% |
| Telecommunication | 1% |
| Internet | 1% |
| Utilities | 1% |
| Health Care | 1% |
| Agriculture | 1% |
Boom operator turnover and employment statistics
Boom operator unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for boom operators between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Boom operator unemployment rate by year
| Year | Boom operator unemployment rate |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 13.28% |
| 2011 | 9.36% |
| 2012 | 8.67% |
| 2013 | 6.09% |
| 2014 | 5.14% |
| 2015 | 3.73% |
| 2016 | 5.73% |
| 2017 | 4.62% |
| 2018 | 4.30% |
| 2019 | 3.10% |
| 2020 | 5.99% |
| 2021 | 6.25% |
Average boom operator tenure
The average boom operator stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 1,167 boom operators resumes in Zippia's database.
Boom operator tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 38% |
| 1-2 years | 23% |
| 3-4 years | 13% |
| 5-7 years | 15% |
| 8-10 years | 4% |
| 11+ years | 8% |
Boom operator LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of boom 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Boom Operator | 1.94% | - |
| Dry End Operator | 3.85% | 71,786 |
| Automated Residential Collection Operator | 4.13% | 34,502 |
| Airplane Cleaner | 4.59% | 35,489 |
| Bagger/Stocker | 4.67% | 16,947 |
| Supplies Packer | 6.68% | 16,193 |
| Hopper Filler | 10.43% | 8,751 |
Similar boom operator jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Dry End Operator | 3.85% | 71,786 |
| Automated Residential Collection Operator | 4.13% | 34,502 |
| Airplane Cleaner | 4.59% | 35,489 |
| Bagger/Stocker | 4.67% | 16,947 |
| Supplies Packer | 6.68% | 16,193 |
| Hopper Filler | 10.43% | 8,751 |
Foreign languages spoken by boom operators
The most common foreign language among boom operators is Spanish at 64.9%. The second-most popular foreign language spoken is French at 16.2% and Japanese is the third-most popular at 5.4%.
- Spanish, 64.9%
- French, 16.2%
- Japanese, 5.4%
- Russian, 5.4%
- Ukrainian, 2.7%
- Other, 5.4%
Boom operator languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 64.9% |
| French | 16.2% |
| Japanese | 5.4% |
| Russian | 5.4% |
| Ukrainian | 2.7% |
| Other | 5.4% |
