Carrier operator demographics and statistics in the US
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Carrier operator gender statistics
27.5% of carrier operators are women and 72.5% of carrier operators are men.
- Male, 72.5%
- Female, 27.5%
Carrier operator gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Male | 72.5% |
| Female | 27.5% |
Carrier operator gender pay gap
Women earn 94¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$40,892
Female income
$38,401
Carrier operator gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in carrier operator positions over time. Currently, 27.5% of carrier operators are female.
Carrier operator gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 75.71% | 24.29% |
| 2011 | 80.93% | 19.07% |
| 2012 | 76.89% | 23.11% |
| 2013 | 78.06% | 21.94% |
| 2014 | 76.91% | 23.09% |
| 2015 | 73.49% | 26.51% |
| 2016 | 67.24% | 32.76% |
| 2017 | 70.65% | 29.35% |
| 2018 | 76.01% | 23.99% |
| 2019 | 73.34% | 26.66% |
| 2020 | 72.58% | 27.42% |
| 2021 | 72.46% | 27.54% |
Carrier operator related jobs gender ratio
We compared carrier operators with similar job titles to see how gender ratios vary. As you can see, water softener installer and insulation worker have the biggest gender ratio gaps.
| Job title | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Composition Floor Setter | 34% | 66% |
| Carrier Operator | 72% | 28% |
| Gas Fitter | 97% | 3% |
| Insulation Worker | 97% | 2% |
| Water Softener Installer | 97% | 3% |
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Carrier operator demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among carrier operators is White, which makes up 67.4% of all carrier operators. Comparatively, 18.3% of carrier operators are Hispanic or Latino and 7.2% of carrier operators are Black or African American.
- White, 67.4%
- Hispanic or Latino, 18.3%
- Black or African American, 7.2%
- Unknown, 4.3%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 1.9%
- Asian, 0.9%
Carrier operator race
| Carrier operator race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 67.4% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 18.3% |
| Black or African American | 7.2% |
| Unknown | 4.3% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 1.9% |
| Asian | 0.9% |
Carrier operator race and ethnicity over time
See how carrier operator racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Carrier operator race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 74.65% | 6.66% | 0.70% | 15.35% |
| 2011 | 73.59% | 7.08% | 0.52% | 15.36% |
| 2012 | 73.77% | 6.79% | 0.79% | 15.46% |
| 2013 | 74.23% | 6.42% | 0.89% | 14.79% |
| 2014 | 73.03% | 6.37% | 0.71% | 16.15% |
| 2015 | 72.82% | 6.32% | 0.77% | 16.34% |
| 2016 | 73.75% | 6.33% | 0.51% | 16.09% |
| 2017 | 72.40% | 5.85% | 1.07% | 16.77% |
| 2018 | 71.94% | 7.07% | 0.64% | 16.94% |
| 2019 | 72.98% | 6.08% | 0.55% | 17.29% |
| 2020 | 70.96% | 6.34% | 0.77% | 16.11% |
| 2021 | 67.36% | 7.17% | 0.93% | 18.32% |
Carrier operator wage gap by race
According to our data, unknown carrier operators have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Black or african american carrier operators have the lowest average salary at $39,133.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $42,418 |
| White | $41,181 |
| Black or African American | $39,133 |
| Asian | $41,664 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $40,147 |
Average carrier operator age
See how the average age of carrier operators varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Carrier operator age by race and gender
| Race | Male age | Female age |
|---|---|---|
| Black or African American | 49.5 | |
| Unknown | 45 | |
| Asian | 46.5 | |
| Hispanic or Latino | 44 | 45.5 |
| White | 47 | 42 |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 53 |
Carrier operator age breakdown
The average age of carrier operators is 40+ years years old, representing 64% of the carrier operator population.
Carrier operator age breakdown
| Carrier Operator Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 64% |
| 30-40 years | 21% |
| 20-30 years | 14% |
Carrier operator educational attainment
The most common degree for carrier operators is bachelor's degree, with 63% of carrier operators earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are associate degree degree at 13% and associate degree degree at 11%.
- Bachelor's, 63%
- Associate, 13%
- High School Diploma, 11%
- Master's, 10%
- Other Degrees, 3%
Carrier operators by degree level
| Carrier operator degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 63% |
| Associate | 13% |
| High School Diploma | 11% |
| Master's | 10% |
| Other Degrees | 3% |
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Carrier operator wage gap by degree level
According to the data, carrier operators with a Associate degree earn more than those without, at $41,656 annually. With a Bachelor's degree, carrier operators earn a median annual income of $40,809 compared to $40,678 for carrier operators with an High School Diploma degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| High School Diploma or Less | $40,678 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $40,809 |
| Some College/ Associate Degree | $41,656 |
Carrier operator employment statistics
Most carrier operators work for a private in the transportation industry.
Company size where carrier operators work
Below, you can see the size of companies where carrier operators work.
Carrier operator jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 7% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 13% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 17% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 12% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 17% |
| > 10,000 employees | 33% |
Carrier operator jobs by company type
Employees with the carrier operator job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most carrier operators prefer to work at private companies over public companies.
Carrier operator jobs by sector
| Company type | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 5% |
| Public | 29% |
| Private | 63% |
| Government | 3% |
Carrier operator jobs by industry
The most common industries for carrier operators are transportation, professional and hospitality.
Carrier operator industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Transportation | 22% |
| Professional | 11% |
| Fortune 500 | 10% |
| Hospitality | 10% |
| Telecommunication | 9% |
| Retail | 6% |
| Manufacturing | 5% |
| Education | 5% |
| Construction | 4% |
| Technology | 4% |
| Government | 2% |
| Energy | 2% |
| Non Profits | 2% |
| Start-up | 2% |
| Agriculture | 1% |
| Media | 1% |
| Insurance | 1% |
| Automotive | 1% |
Carrier operator turnover and employment statistics
Carrier operator unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for carrier operators between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Carrier operator unemployment rate by year
| Year | Carrier operator unemployment rate |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 16.28% |
| 2011 | 14.22% |
| 2012 | 12.70% |
| 2013 | 11.88% |
| 2014 | 8.77% |
| 2015 | 7.31% |
| 2016 | 6.72% |
| 2017 | 6.69% |
| 2018 | 6.46% |
| 2019 | 5.55% |
| 2020 | 8.40% |
| 2021 | 7.84% |
Average carrier operator tenure
The average carrier operator stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 193 carrier operators resumes in Zippia's database.
Carrier operator tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 26% |
| 1-2 years | 27% |
| 3-4 years | 17% |
| 5-7 years | 16% |
| 8-10 years | 6% |
| 11+ years | 8% |
Carrier operator LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of carrier 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Banker Mason | 1.40% | 18,622 |
| Exterior Interior Specialist | 1.75% | 21,090 |
| Carrier Operator | 2.22% | - |
| Flooring Helper | 2.24% | 13,785 |
| Diesel Electrician | 2.76% | 33,533 |
| Vinyl Flooring Installer | 3.39% | 15,379 |
| Fabricator/Installer | 4.07% | 16,642 |
Similar carrier operator jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Banker Mason | 1.40% | 18,622 |
| Exterior Interior Specialist | 1.75% | 21,090 |
| Flooring Helper | 2.24% | 13,785 |
| Diesel Electrician | 2.76% | 33,533 |
| Vinyl Flooring Installer | 3.39% | 15,379 |
| Fabricator/Installer | 4.07% | 16,642 |
Foreign languages spoken by carrier operators
The most common foreign language among carrier operators is Carrier at 41.7%. The second-most popular foreign language spoken is Spanish at 25.0% and Chinese is the third-most popular at 8.3%.
- Carrier, 41.7%
- Spanish, 25.0%
- Chinese, 8.3%
- Mandarin, 8.3%
- Dutch, 8.3%
- Other, 8.4%
Carrier operator languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Carrier | 41.7% |
| Spanish | 25.0% |
| Chinese | 8.3% |
| Mandarin | 8.3% |
| Dutch | 8.3% |
| Other | 8.4% |