Burner operator demographics and statistics in the US
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Burner operator gender statistics
5.4% of burner operators are women and 94.6% of burner operators are men.
- Male, 94.6%
- Female, 5.4%
Burner operator gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Male | 94.6% |
| Female | 5.4% |
Burner operator gender pay gap
Women earn 94¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$37,579
Female income
$35,399
Burner operator gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in burner operator positions over time. Currently, 5.4% of burner operators are female.
Burner operator gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 94.26% | 5.74% |
| 2011 | 94.29% | 5.71% |
| 2012 | 94.30% | 5.70% |
| 2013 | 94.45% | 5.55% |
| 2014 | 94.54% | 5.46% |
| 2015 | 94.77% | 5.23% |
| 2016 | 94.60% | 5.40% |
| 2017 | 94.42% | 5.58% |
| 2018 | 94.96% | 5.04% |
| 2019 | 94.78% | 5.22% |
| 2020 | 94.47% | 5.53% |
| 2021 | 94.59% | 5.41% |
Burner operator related jobs gender ratio
We compared burner 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% |
| Burner Operator | 95% | 5% |
| Bucket Operator | 99% | 1% |
| Stone Cutter | 99% | 1% |
| Corrugator | 99% | 1% |
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Burner operator demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among burner operators is White, which makes up 60.4% of all burner operators. Comparatively, 16.6% of burner operators are Hispanic or Latino and 10.3% of burner operators are Black or African American.
- White, 60.4%
- Hispanic or Latino, 16.6%
- Black or African American, 10.3%
- Asian, 7.3%
- Unknown, 4.4%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 1.0%
Burner operator race
| Burner operator race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 60.4% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 16.6% |
| Black or African American | 10.3% |
| Asian | 7.3% |
| Unknown | 4.4% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 1.0% |
Burner operator race and ethnicity over time
See how burner operator racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Burner operator race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 64.69% | 11.53% | 6.20% | 14.99% |
| 2011 | 65.35% | 11.67% | 6.14% | 14.12% |
| 2012 | 64.03% | 11.64% | 6.22% | 15.62% |
| 2013 | 65.26% | 11.12% | 6.06% | 14.98% |
| 2014 | 64.51% | 11.10% | 5.99% | 15.54% |
| 2015 | 65.37% | 11.09% | 6.27% | 14.49% |
| 2016 | 64.23% | 11.17% | 6.27% | 15.34% |
| 2017 | 63.26% | 11.81% | 6.40% | 15.49% |
| 2018 | 64.77% | 10.79% | 6.56% | 15.05% |
| 2019 | 66.04% | 10.38% | 6.31% | 14.33% |
| 2020 | 63.24% | 10.38% | 7.27% | 14.35% |
| 2021 | 60.42% | 10.28% | 7.28% | 16.60% |
Burner operator wage gap by race
According to our data, white burner operators have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Black or african american burner operators have the lowest average salary at $36,957.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $37,957 |
| White | $38,340 |
| Black or African American | $36,957 |
| Asian | $37,365 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $37,293 |
Average burner operator age
See how the average age of burner operators varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Burner 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 |
Burner operator age breakdown
The average age of burner operators is 40+ years years old, representing 59% of the burner operator population.
Burner operator age breakdown
| Burner Operator Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 59% |
| 30-40 years | 24% |
| 20-30 years | 17% |
Burner operator educational attainment
The most common degree for burner operators is high school diploma, with 58% of burner operators earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are associate degree degree at 15% and associate degree degree at 14%.
- High School Diploma, 58%
- Associate, 15%
- Diploma, 14%
- Bachelor's, 10%
- Other Degrees, 3%
Burner operators by degree level
| Burner operator degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| High School Diploma | 58% |
| Associate | 15% |
| Diploma | 14% |
| Bachelor's | 10% |
| Other Degrees | 3% |
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Burner operator wage gap by degree level
According to the data, burner operators with a Master's degree earn more than those without, at $39,248 annually. With a Bachelor's degree, burner operators earn a median annual income of $37,863 compared to $37,487 for burner operators with an Associate degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| Master's Degree | $39,248 |
| High School Diploma or Less | $36,131 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $37,863 |
| Some College/ Associate Degree | $37,487 |
Burner operator employment statistics
Company size where burner operators work
Below, you can see the size of companies where burner operators work.
Burner operator jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 8% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 16% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 27% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 10% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 19% |
| > 10,000 employees | 20% |
Burner operator jobs by industry
The most common industries for burner operators are manufacturing, technology and finance.
Burner operator industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Manufacturing | 45% |
| Technology | 13% |
| Fortune 500 | 9% |
| Finance | 5% |
| Professional | 5% |
| Energy | 4% |
| Transportation | 3% |
| Automotive | 3% |
| Construction | 3% |
| Retail | 2% |
| Government | 1% |
| Non Profits | 1% |
| Health Care | 1% |
| Real Estate | 1% |
| Telecommunication | 1% |
Burner operator turnover and employment statistics
Burner operator unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for burner operators between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Burner operator unemployment rate by year
| Year | Burner 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 burner operator tenure
The average burner operator stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 182 burner operators resumes in Zippia's database.
Burner operator tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 17% |
| 1-2 years | 33% |
| 3-4 years | 15% |
| 5-7 years | 13% |
| 8-10 years | 8% |
| 11+ years | 14% |
Burner operator LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of burner 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Beaming Inspector | 4.47% | 16,552 |
| Boxer Operator | 4.75% | 49,908 |
| Burner Operator | 4.90% | - |
| Paper Reel Operator | 7.84% | 26,654 |
| Multiskill Operator | 8.41% | 27,869 |
| Print Shop Helper | 8.89% | 24,108 |
| Photographic Machine Operator | 15.21% | 53,682 |
Similar burner operator jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Beaming Inspector | 4.47% | 16,552 |
| Boxer Operator | 4.75% | 49,908 |
| Paper Reel Operator | 7.84% | 26,654 |
| Multiskill Operator | 8.41% | 27,869 |
| Print Shop Helper | 8.89% | 24,108 |
| Photographic Machine Operator | 15.21% | 53,682 |
Foreign languages spoken by burner operators
- Spanish, 66.7%
- Italian, 33.3%
Burner operator languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 66.7% |
| Italian | 33.3% |