Builder operator demographics and statistics in the US
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Builder operator gender statistics
19.7% of builder operators are women and 80.3% of builder operators are men.
- Male, 80.3%
- Female, 19.7%
Builder operator gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Male | 80.3% |
| Female | 19.7% |
Builder operator gender pay gap
Women earn 96¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$37,087
Female income
$35,419
Builder operator gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in builder operator positions over time. Currently, 19.7% of builder operators are female.
Builder operator gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 87.06% | 12.94% |
| 2011 | 86.11% | 13.89% |
| 2012 | 83.60% | 16.40% |
| 2013 | 82.79% | 17.21% |
| 2014 | 85.69% | 14.31% |
| 2015 | 82.99% | 17.01% |
| 2016 | 86.79% | 13.21% |
| 2017 | 82.69% | 17.31% |
| 2018 | 82.88% | 17.12% |
| 2019 | 78.56% | 21.44% |
| 2020 | 81.12% | 18.88% |
| 2021 | 80.31% | 19.69% |
Builder operator related jobs gender ratio
We compared builder operators with similar job titles to see how gender ratios vary. As you can see, millwright supervisor and machine repairman have the biggest gender ratio gaps.
| Job title | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Mender | 16% | 84% |
| Hydraulic Press Servicer | 22% | 78% |
| Assigner | 34% | 66% |
| Builder Operator | 80% | 20% |
| Flooring Mechanic | 99% | 1% |
| Machine Repairman | 100% | 0% |
| Millwright Supervisor | 100% | 0% |
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Builder operator demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among builder operators is White, which makes up 58.4% of all builder operators. Comparatively, 21.5% of builder operators are Hispanic or Latino and 10.3% of builder operators are Black or African American.
- White, 58.4%
- Hispanic or Latino, 21.5%
- Black or African American, 10.3%
- Asian, 4.4%
- Unknown, 4.2%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 1.2%
Builder operator race
| Builder operator race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 58.4% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 21.5% |
| Black or African American | 10.3% |
| Asian | 4.4% |
| Unknown | 4.2% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 1.2% |
Builder operator race and ethnicity over time
See how builder operator racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Builder operator race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 64.58% | 11.21% | 3.15% | 18.67% |
| 2011 | 63.90% | 11.20% | 3.22% | 18.85% |
| 2012 | 63.88% | 10.65% | 3.48% | 19.22% |
| 2013 | 64.89% | 10.27% | 3.26% | 18.95% |
| 2014 | 65.33% | 9.86% | 3.37% | 18.90% |
| 2015 | 64.42% | 10.23% | 3.14% | 19.66% |
| 2016 | 63.49% | 9.51% | 3.39% | 20.53% |
| 2017 | 64.65% | 9.96% | 3.18% | 19.73% |
| 2018 | 64.39% | 9.76% | 3.44% | 19.88% |
| 2019 | 63.08% | 9.72% | 3.94% | 20.38% |
| 2020 | 59.51% | 10.28% | 3.39% | 21.55% |
| 2021 | 58.37% | 10.33% | 4.43% | 21.48% |
Builder operator wage gap by race
According to our data, white builder operators have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Black or african american builder operators have the lowest average salary at $36,126.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $36,425 |
| White | $38,082 |
| Black or African American | $36,126 |
| Asian | $37,594 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $37,243 |
Average builder operator age
See how the average age of builder operators varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Builder operator age by race and gender
| Race | Male age | Female age |
|---|---|---|
| Black or African American | 51 | 38 |
| Unknown | 45 | 50 |
| Asian | 50 | 48 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 48 | 46 |
| White | 49 | 46 |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 50 |
Builder operator age breakdown
The average age of builder operators is 40+ years years old, representing 70% of the builder operator population.
Builder operator age breakdown
| Builder Operator Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 70% |
| 30-40 years | 21% |
| 20-30 years | 9% |
Builder operator educational attainment
The most common degree for builder operators is bachelor's degree, with 36% of builder operators earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are high school diploma degree at 32% and high school diploma degree at 15%.
- Bachelor's, 36%
- High School Diploma, 32%
- Associate, 15%
- Diploma, 8%
- Other Degrees, 9%
Builder operators by degree level
| Builder operator degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 36% |
| High School Diploma | 32% |
| Associate | 15% |
| Diploma | 8% |
| Other Degrees | 9% |
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Builder operator wage gap by degree level
According to the data, builder operators with a Bachelor's degree earn more than those without, at $39,016 annually. With a Associate degree, builder operators earn a median annual income of $38,276 compared to $36,735 for builder operators with an High School Diploma degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| High School Diploma or Less | $36,735 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $39,016 |
| Some College/ Associate Degree | $38,276 |
Builder operator employment statistics
Most builder operators work for a private in the education industry.
Company size where builder operators work
Below, you can see the size of companies where builder operators work.
Builder operator jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 5% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 11% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 26% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 6% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 23% |
| > 10,000 employees | 28% |
Builder operator jobs by company type
Employees with the builder operator job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most builder operators prefer to work at private companies over public companies.
Builder operator jobs by sector
| Company type | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 15% |
| Public | 28% |
| Private | 54% |
| Government | 2% |
Builder operator jobs by industry
The most common industries for builder operators are education, manufacturing and technology.
Builder operator industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 13% |
| Fortune 500 | 12% |
| Manufacturing | 11% |
| Technology | 8% |
| Construction | 6% |
| Professional | 6% |
| Retail | 6% |
| Hospitality | 5% |
| Finance | 4% |
| Health Care | 4% |
| Energy | 4% |
| Non Profits | 4% |
| Media | 3% |
| Real Estate | 3% |
| Transportation | 2% |
| Government | 2% |
| Automotive | 2% |
| Utilities | 2% |
| Pharmaceutical | 1% |
| Internet | 1% |
| Telecommunication | 1% |
| Insurance | 1% |
| Agriculture | 1% |
| Start-up | 1% |
Builder operator turnover and employment statistics
Builder operator unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for builder operators between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Builder operator unemployment rate by year
| Year | Builder operator unemployment rate |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 7.56% |
| 2011 | 6.50% |
| 2012 | 5.56% |
| 2013 | 4.65% |
| 2014 | 3.96% |
| 2015 | 3.77% |
| 2016 | 3.13% |
| 2017 | 3.00% |
| 2018 | 2.08% |
| 2019 | 2.11% |
| 2020 | 3.84% |
| 2021 | 3.43% |
Average builder operator tenure
The average builder operator stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 579 builder operators resumes in Zippia's database.
Builder operator tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 22% |
| 1-2 years | 28% |
| 3-4 years | 15% |
| 5-7 years | 18% |
| 8-10 years | 5% |
| 11+ years | 12% |
Builder operator LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of builder 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Oil Heat Technician | 1.73% | 17,500 |
| Maintenance Millwright | 2.00% | 118,140 |
| Builder Operator | 2.21% | - |
| Vault Service Mechanic | 3.52% | 40,813 |
| Hvac Helper | 3.67% | 31,508 |
| Appliance Worker | 3.71% | 21,754 |
| Surgical Instrument Mechanic | 8.86% | 60,054 |
Similar builder operator jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Oil Heat Technician | 1.73% | 17,500 |
| Maintenance Millwright | 2.00% | 118,140 |
| Vault Service Mechanic | 3.52% | 40,813 |
| Hvac Helper | 3.67% | 31,508 |
| Appliance Worker | 3.71% | 21,754 |
| Surgical Instrument Mechanic | 8.86% | 60,054 |
Foreign languages spoken by builder operators
The most common foreign language among builder operators is Spanish at 64.0%. The second-most popular foreign language spoken is German at 8.0% and Russian is the third-most popular at 8.0%.
- Spanish, 64.0%
- German, 8.0%
- Russian, 8.0%
- Italian, 8.0%
- Romanian, 4.0%
- Other, 8.0%
Builder operator languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 64.0% |
| German | 8.0% |
| Russian | 8.0% |
| Italian | 8.0% |
| Romanian | 4.0% |
| Other | 8.0% |
