Bucket operator demographics and statistics in the US
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Bucket operator gender statistics
1.4% of bucket operators are women and 98.6% of bucket operators are men.
- Male, 98.6%
- Female, 1.4%
Bucket operator gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Male | 98.6% |
| Female | 1.4% |
Bucket operator gender pay gap
Women earn 92¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$44,070
Female income
$40,482
Bucket operator gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in bucket operator positions over time. Currently, 1.4% of bucket operators are female.
Bucket operator gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 98.47% | 1.53% |
| 2011 | 98.48% | 1.52% |
| 2012 | 98.48% | 1.52% |
| 2013 | 98.52% | 1.48% |
| 2014 | 98.55% | 1.45% |
| 2015 | 98.61% | 1.39% |
| 2016 | 98.56% | 1.44% |
| 2017 | 98.51% | 1.49% |
| 2018 | 98.66% | 1.34% |
| 2019 | 98.61% | 1.39% |
| 2020 | 98.53% | 1.47% |
| 2021 | 98.56% | 1.44% |
Bucket operator related jobs gender ratio
We compared bucket operators with similar job titles to see how gender ratios vary. As you can see, corrugator and stone cutter have the biggest gender ratio gaps.
| Job title | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Screen Examiner | 7% | 93% |
| Cake Decorator | 9% | 91% |
| Garment Inspector | 10% | 90% |
| Bucket Operator | 99% | 1% |
| Stone Cutter | 99% | 1% |
| Corrugator | 99% | 1% |
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Bucket operator demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among bucket operators is White, which makes up 59.6% of all bucket operators. Comparatively, 15.3% of bucket operators are Hispanic or Latino and 12.8% of bucket operators are Black or African American.
- White, 59.6%
- Hispanic or Latino, 15.3%
- Black or African American, 12.8%
- Asian, 7.0%
- Unknown, 4.3%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 1.0%
Bucket operator race
| Bucket operator race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 59.6% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 15.3% |
| Black or African American | 12.8% |
| Asian | 7.0% |
| Unknown | 4.3% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 1.0% |
Bucket operator race and ethnicity over time
See how bucket operator racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Bucket operator race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 63.90% | 14.08% | 5.89% | 13.72% |
| 2011 | 64.56% | 14.23% | 5.83% | 12.84% |
| 2012 | 63.24% | 14.19% | 5.91% | 14.34% |
| 2013 | 64.47% | 13.67% | 5.75% | 13.71% |
| 2014 | 63.72% | 13.66% | 5.67% | 14.26% |
| 2015 | 64.58% | 13.65% | 5.96% | 13.22% |
| 2016 | 63.44% | 13.72% | 5.96% | 14.06% |
| 2017 | 62.47% | 14.36% | 6.08% | 14.22% |
| 2018 | 63.98% | 13.34% | 6.25% | 13.77% |
| 2019 | 65.25% | 12.93% | 5.99% | 13.05% |
| 2020 | 62.45% | 12.94% | 6.95% | 13.08% |
| 2021 | 59.63% | 12.84% | 6.97% | 15.33% |
Bucket operator wage gap by race
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $44,701 |
| White | $45,343 |
| Black or African American | $43,037 |
| Asian | $43,714 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $43,593 |
Average bucket operator age
See how the average age of bucket operators varies based on ethnicity and gender.
Male
Female
Bucket operator age by race and gender
| Race | Male age | Female age |
|---|---|---|
| Black or African American | 42 | 45 |
| Unknown | 39 | 42 |
| Asian | 46 | 46 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 42 | 45 |
| White | 43 | 48 |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 38 | 50 |
Bucket operator age breakdown
The average age of bucket operators is 40+ years years old, representing 59% of the bucket operator population.
Bucket operator age breakdown
| Bucket Operator Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 59% |
| 30-40 years | 24% |
| 20-30 years | 17% |
Bucket operator educational attainment
The most common degree for bucket operators is high school diploma, with 68% of bucket operators earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are diploma degree at 10% and diploma degree at 9%.
- High School Diploma, 68%
- Diploma, 10%
- Associate, 9%
- Bachelor's, 8%
- Other Degrees, 5%
Bucket operators by degree level
| Bucket operator degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| High School Diploma | 68% |
| Diploma | 10% |
| Associate | 9% |
| Bachelor's | 8% |
| Other Degrees | 5% |
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Bucket operator wage gap by degree level
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| Master's Degree | $46,875 |
| High School Diploma or Less | $41,677 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $44,543 |
| Some College/ Associate Degree | $43,917 |
Bucket operator employment statistics
Most bucket operators work for a private in the construction industry.
Company size where bucket operators work
Below, you can see the size of companies where bucket operators work.
Bucket operator jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 9% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 19% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 24% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 12% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 27% |
| > 10,000 employees | 9% |
Bucket operator jobs by company type
Employees with the bucket operator job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most bucket operators prefer to work at private companies over public companies.
Bucket operator jobs by sector
| Company type | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Public | 11% |
| Private | 80% |
| Government | 9% |
Bucket operator jobs by industry
The most common industries for bucket operators are construction, manufacturing and professional.
Bucket operator industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Construction | 23% |
| Manufacturing | 14% |
| Professional | 11% |
| Retail | 9% |
| Government | 9% |
| Transportation | 4% |
| Finance | 4% |
| Media | 4% |
| Technology | 4% |
| Utilities | 3% |
| Energy | 3% |
| Real Estate | 1% |
| Start-up | 1% |
| Non Profits | 1% |
| Insurance | 1% |
| Health Care | 1% |
| Fortune 500 | 1% |
| Automotive | 1% |
| Hospitality | 1% |
| Telecommunication | 1% |
Bucket operator turnover and employment statistics
Bucket operator unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for bucket operators between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Bucket operator unemployment rate by year
| Year | Bucket operator unemployment rate |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 13.80% |
| 2011 | 11.43% |
| 2012 | 10.36% |
| 2013 | 9.15% |
| 2014 | 7.55% |
| 2015 | 6.34% |
| 2016 | 5.52% |
| 2017 | 5.19% |
| 2018 | 4.89% |
| 2019 | 4.28% |
| 2020 | 6.59% |
| 2021 | 6.08% |
Average bucket operator tenure
The average bucket operator stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 508 bucket operators resumes in Zippia's database.
Bucket operator tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 21% |
| 1-2 years | 33% |
| 3-4 years | 16% |
| 5-7 years | 20% |
| 8-10 years | 5% |
| 11+ years | 5% |
Bucket operator LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of bucket 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Quarantine Inspector | 4.47% | 16,550 |
| Packager | 4.75% | 3,674 |
| Bucket Operator | 4.90% | - |
| Paper Machine Backtender | 7.84% | 31,025 |
| Chemical Machine Tender | 8.41% | 32,599 |
| Production Hand | 8.89% | 55,829 |
| Photo Technologist | 15.21% | 46,414 |
Similar bucket operator jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Quarantine Inspector | 4.47% | 16,550 |
| Packager | 4.75% | 3,674 |
| Paper Machine Backtender | 7.84% | 31,025 |
| Chemical Machine Tender | 8.41% | 32,599 |
| Production Hand | 8.89% | 55,829 |
| Photo Technologist | 15.21% | 46,414 |
Foreign languages spoken by bucket operators
- Spanish, 100.0%
Bucket operator languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 100.0% |
