Cable operator demographics and statistics in the US
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Cable operator gender statistics
27.9% of cable operators are women and 72.1% of cable operators are men.
- Male, 72.1%
- Female, 27.9%
Cable operator gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Male | 72.1% |
| Female | 27.9% |
Cable operator gender pay gap
Women earn 94¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$37,125
Female income
$35,078
Cable operator gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in cable operator positions over time. Currently, 27.9% of cable operators are female.
Cable operator gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 71.24% | 28.76% |
| 2011 | 69.20% | 30.80% |
| 2012 | 72.72% | 27.28% |
| 2013 | 77.09% | 22.91% |
| 2014 | 76.01% | 23.99% |
| 2015 | 77.96% | 22.04% |
| 2016 | 79.59% | 20.41% |
| 2017 | 77.54% | 22.46% |
| 2018 | 74.49% | 25.51% |
| 2019 | 70.14% | 29.86% |
| 2020 | 67.11% | 32.89% |
| 2021 | 72.12% | 27.88% |
Cable operator related jobs gender ratio
We compared cable operators with similar job titles to see how gender ratios vary. As you can see, broadcast maintenance engineer and audio installer have the biggest gender ratio gaps.
| Job title | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Photographer Helper | 18% | 82% |
| Studio Associate | 23% | 77% |
| Photography Internship | 30% | 70% |
| Cable Operator | 72% | 28% |
| News Cameraman | 95% | 5% |
| Audio Installer | 95% | 5% |
| Broadcast Maintenance Engineer | 98% | 2% |
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Cable operator demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among cable operators is White, which makes up 61.7% of all cable operators. Comparatively, 15.4% of cable operators are Hispanic or Latino and 11.3% of cable operators are Black or African American.
- White, 61.7%
- Hispanic or Latino, 15.4%
- Black or African American, 11.3%
- Unknown, 6.2%
- Asian, 4.9%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.5%
Cable operator race
| Cable operator race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 61.7% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 15.4% |
| Black or African American | 11.3% |
| Unknown | 6.2% |
| Asian | 4.9% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.5% |
Cable operator race and ethnicity over time
See how cable operator racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Cable operator race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 66.71% | 12.04% | 4.49% | 13.69% |
| 2011 | 64.68% | 14.08% | 3.75% | 15.72% |
| 2012 | 66.44% | 11.55% | 4.26% | 15.35% |
| 2013 | 66.33% | 11.51% | 4.33% | 15.74% |
| 2014 | 63.56% | 13.46% | 4.45% | 14.81% |
| 2015 | 65.24% | 9.82% | 5.37% | 17.05% |
| 2016 | 64.44% | 11.16% | 5.11% | 16.81% |
| 2017 | 64.47% | 11.94% | 3.91% | 16.36% |
| 2018 | 66.17% | 11.17% | 4.91% | 15.23% |
| 2019 | 67.37% | 10.03% | 4.21% | 15.53% |
| 2020 | 62.78% | 10.99% | 5.50% | 14.57% |
| 2021 | 61.75% | 11.30% | 4.95% | 15.39% |
Cable operator wage gap by race
According to our data, unknown cable operators have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Black or african american cable operators have the lowest average salary at $36,479.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $38,209 |
| White | $37,077 |
| Black or African American | $36,479 |
| Asian | $37,151 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $36,733 |
Average cable operator age
See how the average age of cable operators varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Cable operator age by race and gender
| Race | Male age | Female age |
|---|---|---|
| Unknown | 35 | |
| White | 41 | 42.5 |
| Black or African American | 46.5 | |
| Asian | 40 | |
| Hispanic or Latino | 40.5 |
Cable operator age breakdown
The average age of cable operators is 40+ years years old, representing 54% of the cable operator population.
Cable operator age breakdown
| Cable Operator Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 54% |
| 30-40 years | 31% |
| 20-30 years | 16% |
Cable operator educational attainment
The most common degree for cable operators is high school diploma, with 41% of cable operators earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are bachelor's degree degree at 26% and bachelor's degree degree at 19%.
- High School Diploma, 41%
- Bachelor's, 26%
- Associate, 19%
- Diploma, 10%
- Other Degrees, 4%
Cable operators by degree level
| Cable operator degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| High School Diploma | 41% |
| Bachelor's | 26% |
| Associate | 19% |
| Diploma | 10% |
| Other Degrees | 4% |
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Cable operator wage gap by degree level
According to the data, cable operators with a Bachelor's degree earn more than those without, at $37,832 annually. With a Associate degree, cable operators earn a median annual income of $36,522 compared to $34,490 for cable operators with an High School Diploma degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| High School Diploma or Less | $34,490 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $37,832 |
| Some College/ Associate Degree | $36,522 |
Cable operator employment statistics
Most cable operators work for a private in the manufacturing industry.
Company size where cable operators work
Below, you can see the size of companies where cable operators work.
Cable operator jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 2% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 14% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 19% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 8% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 34% |
| > 10,000 employees | 22% |
Cable operator jobs by company type
Employees with the cable operator job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most cable operators prefer to work at private companies over public companies.
Cable operator jobs by sector
| Company type | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 1% |
| Public | 29% |
| Private | 65% |
| Government | 5% |
Cable operator jobs by industry
The most common industries for cable operators are manufacturing, professional and retail.
Cable operator industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Manufacturing | 30% |
| Fortune 500 | 9% |
| Professional | 9% |
| Retail | 6% |
| Telecommunication | 6% |
| Automotive | 6% |
| Energy | 6% |
| Technology | 6% |
| Government | 4% |
| Construction | 4% |
| Finance | 4% |
| Media | 2% |
| Transportation | 2% |
| Agriculture | 1% |
| Real Estate | 1% |
| Utilities | 1% |
| Education | 1% |
| Hospitality | 1% |
Cable operator turnover and employment statistics
Cable operator unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for cable operators between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Cable operator unemployment rate by year
| Year | Cable operator unemployment rate |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 7.87% |
| 2011 | 6.95% |
| 2012 | 6.61% |
| 2013 | 7.48% |
| 2014 | 5.24% |
| 2015 | 4.77% |
| 2016 | 4.60% |
| 2017 | 4.86% |
| 2018 | 2.67% |
| 2019 | 6.09% |
| 2020 | 13.00% |
| 2021 | 13.00% |
Average cable operator tenure
The average cable operator stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 264 cable operators resumes in Zippia's database.
Cable operator tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 25% |
| 1-2 years | 28% |
| 3-4 years | 13% |
| 5-7 years | 16% |
| 8-10 years | 5% |
| 11+ years | 13% |
Cable operator LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of cable 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Film Cutter | 7.31% | 4,556 |
| Cable Operator | 7.56% | - |
| Wedding Photographer | 8.13% | 1,445 |
| Editor In Chief | 11.70% | 25,056 |
| Assistant Designer | 12.14% | 47,598 |
| Project Designer | 17.34% | 60,364 |
| Cast Member | 23.07% | 79,789 |
Similar cable operator jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Film Cutter | 7.31% | 4,556 |
| Wedding Photographer | 8.13% | 1,445 |
| Editor In Chief | 11.70% | 25,056 |
| Assistant Designer | 12.14% | 47,598 |
| Project Designer | 17.34% | 60,364 |
| Cast Member | 23.07% | 79,789 |
Foreign languages spoken by cable operators
- Spanish, 100.0%
Cable operator languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 100.0% |