Cat operator demographics and statistics in the US
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Cat operator gender statistics
6.2% of cat operators are women and 93.8% of cat operators are men.
- Male, 93.8%
- Female, 6.2%
Cat operator gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Male | 93.8% |
| Female | 6.2% |
Cat operator gender pay gap
Women earn 99¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$36,170
Female income
$35,706
Cat operator gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in cat operator positions over time. Currently, 6.2% of cat operators are female.
Cat operator gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 93.88% | 6.12% |
| 2011 | 93.68% | 6.32% |
| 2012 | 94.54% | 5.46% |
| 2013 | 94.68% | 5.32% |
| 2014 | 94.34% | 5.66% |
| 2015 | 95.06% | 4.94% |
| 2016 | 94.55% | 5.45% |
| 2017 | 93.70% | 6.30% |
| 2018 | 93.60% | 6.40% |
| 2019 | 94.22% | 5.78% |
| 2020 | 93.47% | 6.53% |
| 2021 | 93.78% | 6.22% |
Cat operator related jobs gender ratio
We compared cat operators with similar job titles to see how gender ratios vary. As you can see, dredge operator and tower crane operator have the biggest gender ratio gaps.
| Job title | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Gift Wrapper | 12% | 88% |
| Gift Packer | 18% | 82% |
| Pill Packer | 19% | 81% |
| Cat Operator | 94% | 6% |
| Green Chain Operator | 99% | 1% |
| Tower Crane Operator | 99% | 1% |
| Dredge Operator | 99% | 1% |
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Cat operator demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among cat operators is White, which makes up 60.5% of all cat operators. Comparatively, 17.9% of cat operators are Hispanic or Latino and 13.6% of cat operators are Black or African American.
- White, 60.5%
- Hispanic or Latino, 17.9%
- Black or African American, 13.6%
- Unknown, 4.5%
- Asian, 2.6%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.9%
Cat operator race
| Cat operator race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 60.5% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 17.9% |
| Black or African American | 13.6% |
| Unknown | 4.5% |
| Asian | 2.6% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.9% |
Cat operator race and ethnicity over time
See how cat operator racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Cat operator race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 65.30% | 13.78% | 2.53% | 15.75% |
| 2011 | 64.02% | 13.74% | 2.50% | 17.23% |
| 2012 | 64.68% | 13.48% | 2.43% | 16.77% |
| 2013 | 64.30% | 13.17% | 2.61% | 17.13% |
| 2014 | 64.23% | 13.01% | 2.86% | 16.96% |
| 2015 | 65.69% | 11.73% | 2.49% | 17.39% |
| 2016 | 63.13% | 14.57% | 2.39% | 17.20% |
| 2017 | 64.67% | 12.54% | 2.57% | 17.46% |
| 2018 | 63.18% | 13.21% | 3.01% | 17.56% |
| 2019 | 66.11% | 11.84% | 2.65% | 16.33% |
| 2020 | 60.90% | 13.86% | 2.92% | 16.76% |
| 2021 | 60.55% | 13.56% | 2.63% | 17.95% |
Cat operator wage gap by race
According to our data, asian cat operators have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Black or african american cat operators have the lowest average salary at $35,169.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $36,234 |
| White | $36,203 |
| Black or African American | $35,169 |
| Asian | $37,233 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $36,043 |
Average cat operator age
See how the average age of cat operators varies based on ethnicity and gender.
Male
Female
Cat operator age by race and gender
| Race | Male age | Female age |
|---|---|---|
| Black or African American | 44 | 37 |
| Unknown | 40 | 44 |
| Asian | 42.5 | |
| Hispanic or Latino | 42 | 42 |
| White | 45 | 49.5 |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 34 |
Cat operator age breakdown
The average age of cat operators is 40+ years years old, representing 60% of the cat operator population.
Cat operator age breakdown
| Cat Operator Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 60% |
| 30-40 years | 24% |
| 20-30 years | 17% |
Cat operator educational attainment
The most common degree for cat operators is high school diploma, with 50% of cat operators earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are bachelor's degree degree at 24% and bachelor's degree degree at 14%.
- High School Diploma, 50%
- Bachelor's, 24%
- Associate, 14%
- Diploma, 7%
- Other Degrees, 5%
Cat operators by degree level
| Cat operator degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| High School Diploma | 50% |
| Bachelor's | 24% |
| Associate | 14% |
| Diploma | 7% |
| Other Degrees | 5% |
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Cat operator wage gap by degree level
According to the data, cat operators with a Associate degree earn more than those without, at $37,184 annually. With a High School Diploma degree, cat operators earn a median annual income of $36,273 compared to $36,189 for cat operators with an Bachelor's degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| High School Diploma or Less | $36,273 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $36,189 |
| Some College/ Associate Degree | $37,184 |
Cat operator employment statistics
Most cat operators work for a private in the hospitality industry.
Company size where cat operators work
Below, you can see the size of companies where cat operators work.
Cat operator jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 7% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 23% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 25% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 14% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 19% |
| > 10,000 employees | 12% |
Cat operator jobs by company type
Employees with the cat operator job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most cat operators prefer to work at private companies over public companies.
Cat operator jobs by sector
| Company type | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 4% |
| Public | 19% |
| Private | 74% |
| Government | 3% |
Cat operator jobs by industry
The most common industries for cat operators are hospitality, manufacturing and professional.
Cat operator industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Hospitality | 19% |
| Manufacturing | 13% |
| Professional | 13% |
| Construction | 9% |
| Fortune 500 | 6% |
| Energy | 5% |
| Media | 4% |
| Non Profits | 4% |
| Education | 4% |
| Start-up | 4% |
| Finance | 3% |
| Government | 3% |
| Utilities | 3% |
| Automotive | 3% |
| Retail | 3% |
| Agriculture | 3% |
| Technology | 3% |
| Transportation | 1% |
| Internet | 1% |
Cat operator turnover and employment statistics
Cat operator unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for cat operators between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Cat operator unemployment rate by year
| Year | Cat operator unemployment rate |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 17.04% |
| 2011 | 14.60% |
| 2012 | 12.67% |
| 2013 | 10.05% |
| 2014 | 9.10% |
| 2015 | 6.72% |
| 2016 | 6.89% |
| 2017 | 5.99% |
| 2018 | 5.33% |
| 2019 | 4.81% |
| 2020 | 7.22% |
| 2021 | 6.71% |
Average cat operator tenure
The average cat operator stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 257 cat operators resumes in Zippia's database.
Cat operator tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 29% |
| 1-2 years | 33% |
| 3-4 years | 14% |
| 5-7 years | 14% |
| 8-10 years | 4% |
| 11+ years | 7% |
Cat operator LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of cat 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Monorail Operator | 1.94% | 30,261 |
| Cat Operator | 3.85% | - |
| Commercial Front Load Operator | 4.13% | 91,933 |
| Boiler Washer | 4.59% | 34,851 |
| Ingredient Handler | 4.67% | 25,955 |
| Egg Packer | 6.68% | 16,063 |
| Rotary Drier Feeder | 10.43% | 640 |
Similar cat operator jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Monorail Operator | 1.94% | 30,261 |
| Commercial Front Load Operator | 4.13% | 91,933 |
| Boiler Washer | 4.59% | 34,851 |
| Ingredient Handler | 4.67% | 25,955 |
| Egg Packer | 6.68% | 16,063 |
| Rotary Drier Feeder | 10.43% | 640 |
Foreign languages spoken by cat operators
- Spanish, 100.0%
Cat operator languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 100.0% |