Building equipment operator demographics and statistics in the US
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Building equipment operator demographics by:
Building equipment operator gender statistics
6.1% of building equipment operators are women and 93.9% of building equipment operators are men.
- Male, 93.9%
- Female, 6.1%
Building equipment operator gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Male | 93.9% |
| Female | 6.1% |
Building equipment operator gender pay gap
Women earn 95¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$41,905
Female income
$39,831
Building equipment operator gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in building equipment operator positions over time. Currently, 6.1% of building equipment operators are female.
Building equipment operator gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 95.80% | 4.20% |
| 2011 | 97.34% | 2.66% |
| 2012 | 95.80% | 4.20% |
| 2013 | 95.74% | 4.26% |
| 2014 | 96.14% | 3.86% |
| 2015 | 96.40% | 3.60% |
| 2016 | 97.61% | 2.39% |
| 2017 | 96.78% | 3.22% |
| 2018 | 94.61% | 5.39% |
| 2019 | 94.41% | 5.59% |
| 2020 | 95.80% | 4.20% |
| 2021 | 93.94% | 6.06% |
Building equipment operator related jobs gender ratio
| Job title | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Building Equipment Operator | 94% | 6% |
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Building equipment operator demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among building equipment operators is White, which makes up 60.5% of all building equipment operators. Comparatively, 15.9% of building equipment operators are Hispanic or Latino and 10.2% of building equipment operators are Black or African American.
- White, 60.5%
- Hispanic or Latino, 15.9%
- Black or African American, 10.2%
- Asian, 8.2%
- Unknown, 4.7%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.5%
Building equipment operator race
| Building equipment operator race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 60.5% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 15.9% |
| Black or African American | 10.2% |
| Asian | 8.2% |
| Unknown | 4.7% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.5% |
Building equipment operator race and ethnicity over time
See how building equipment operator racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Building equipment operator race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 68.61% | 11.13% | 5.36% | 12.53% |
| 2011 | 68.49% | 10.65% | 5.96% | 12.08% |
| 2012 | 66.88% | 11.23% | 4.91% | 13.96% |
| 2013 | 67.45% | 10.09% | 5.82% | 14.53% |
| 2014 | 67.90% | 10.88% | 4.86% | 13.43% |
| 2015 | 66.96% | 10.11% | 5.56% | 13.72% |
| 2016 | 67.77% | 9.72% | 5.73% | 13.77% |
| 2017 | 67.52% | 8.92% | 6.56% | 13.44% |
| 2018 | 66.82% | 10.30% | 5.92% | 13.82% |
| 2019 | 64.90% | 8.04% | 8.67% | 15.03% |
| 2020 | 62.47% | 8.20% | 8.74% | 15.58% |
| 2021 | 60.52% | 10.17% | 8.24% | 15.88% |
Building equipment operator wage gap by race
According to our data, white building equipment operators have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Black or african american building equipment operators have the lowest average salary at $40,511.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $41,605 |
| White | $43,637 |
| Black or African American | $40,511 |
| Asian | $41,417 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $42,421 |
Average building equipment operator age
See how the average age of building equipment operators varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Building equipment operator age by race and gender
| Race | Male age | Female age |
|---|---|---|
| Unknown | 47.5 | |
| White | 53 | 51 |
| Black or African American | 52 | |
| Asian | 47 | |
| Hispanic or Latino | 52 |
Building equipment operator age breakdown
The average age of building equipment operators is 40+ years years old, representing 79% of the building equipment operator population.
Building equipment operator age breakdown
| Building Equipment Operator Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 79% |
| 30-40 years | 17% |
| 20-30 years | 4% |
Building equipment operator educational attainment
The most common degree for building equipment operators is high school diploma, with 25% of building equipment operators earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are bachelor's degree degree at 25% and bachelor's degree degree at 22%.
- High School Diploma, 25%
- Bachelor's, 25%
- Associate, 22%
- Diploma, 22%
- Other Degrees, 6%
Building equipment operators by degree level
| Building equipment operator degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| High School Diploma | 25% |
| Bachelor's | 25% |
| Associate | 22% |
| Diploma | 22% |
| Other Degrees | 6% |
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Building equipment operator wage gap by degree level
According to the data, building equipment operators with a Bachelor's degree earn more than those without, at $44,764 annually. With a Associate degree, building equipment operators earn a median annual income of $40,355 compared to $39,113 for building equipment operators with an High School Diploma degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| High School Diploma or Less | $39,113 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $44,764 |
| Some College/ Associate Degree | $40,355 |
Building equipment operator employment statistics
Most building equipment operators work for a private in the construction industry.
Company size where building equipment operators work
Below, you can see the size of companies where building equipment operators work.
Building equipment operator jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 9% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 16% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 31% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 9% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 16% |
| > 10,000 employees | 20% |
Building equipment operator jobs by company type
Employees with the building equipment operator job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most building equipment operators prefer to work at private companies over public companies.
Building equipment operator jobs by sector
| Company type | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 5% |
| Public | 20% |
| Private | 61% |
| Government | 15% |
Building equipment operator jobs by industry
The most common industries for building equipment operators are construction, government and manufacturing.
Building equipment operator industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Construction | 16% |
| Government | 13% |
| Fortune 500 | 11% |
| Manufacturing | 9% |
| Retail | 9% |
| Transportation | 7% |
| Media | 7% |
| Automotive | 7% |
| Education | 4% |
| Non Profits | 4% |
| Health Care | 4% |
| Hospitality | 4% |
| Professional | 2% |
| Technology | 2% |
Building equipment operator turnover and employment statistics
Building equipment operator unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for building equipment operators between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Building equipment operator unemployment rate by year
| Year | Building equipment operator unemployment rate |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 5.63% |
| 2011 | 5.36% |
| 2012 | 4.74% |
| 2013 | 3.93% |
| 2014 | 2.22% |
| 2015 | 1.81% |
| 2016 | 1.13% |
| 2017 | 2.95% |
| 2018 | 1.77% |
| 2019 | 1.86% |
| 2020 | 1.52% |
| 2021 | 1.99% |
Average building equipment operator tenure
The average building equipment operator stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 135 building equipment operators resumes in Zippia's database.
Building equipment operator tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 18% |
| 1-2 years | 29% |
| 3-4 years | 17% |
| 5-7 years | 14% |
| 8-10 years | 5% |
| 11+ years | 16% |
Building equipment operator LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of building equipment 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Building Equipment Operator | 4.19% | - |
| Terminal System Operator | 4.62% | 41,353 |
| Hydro Plant Operator | 4.80% | 34,497 |
| Stillman | 10.89% | 176 |
Similar building equipment operator jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Terminal System Operator | 4.62% | 41,353 |
| Hydro Plant Operator | 4.80% | 34,497 |
| Stillman | 10.89% | 176 |
Foreign languages spoken by building equipment operators
- Polish, 100.0%
Building equipment operator languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Polish | 100.0% |