Central station operator demographics and statistics in the US
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Central station operator gender statistics
58.6% of central station operators are women and 41.4% of central station operators are men.
- Female, 58.6%
- Male, 41.4%
Central station operator gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Female | 58.6% |
| Male | 41.4% |
Central station operator gender pay gap
Women earn $1.02 for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$35,845
Female income
$36,447
Central station operator gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in central station operator positions over time. Currently, 58.6% of central station operators are female.
Central station operator gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 71.01% | 28.99% |
| 2011 | 75.60% | 24.40% |
| 2012 | 42.00% | 58.00% |
| 2013 | 67.57% | 32.43% |
| 2014 | 46.70% | 53.30% |
| 2015 | 65.33% | 34.67% |
| 2016 | 75.07% | 24.93% |
| 2017 | 44.21% | 55.79% |
| 2018 | 64.62% | 35.38% |
| 2019 | 41.70% | 58.30% |
| 2020 | 68.79% | 31.21% |
| 2021 | 41.38% | 58.62% |
Central station operator related jobs gender ratio
We compared central station 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% |
| Central Station Operator | 41% | 59% |
| Green Chain Operator | 99% | 1% |
| Tower Crane Operator | 99% | 1% |
| Dredge Operator | 99% | 1% |
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Central station operator demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among central station operators is White, which makes up 58.6% of all central station operators. Comparatively, 21.9% of central station operators are Hispanic or Latino and 11.3% of central station operators are Black or African American.
- White, 58.6%
- Hispanic or Latino, 21.9%
- Black or African American, 11.3%
- Unknown, 4.5%
- Asian, 2.3%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 1.4%
Central station operator race
| Central station operator race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 58.6% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 21.9% |
| Black or African American | 11.3% |
| Unknown | 4.5% |
| Asian | 2.3% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 1.4% |
Central station operator race and ethnicity over time
See how central station operator racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Central station operator race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 75.41% | 6.11% | 0.34% | 15.75% |
| 2011 | 70.92% | 7.30% | 0.56% | 18.42% |
| 2012 | 72.09% | 9.23% | 0.55% | 14.89% |
| 2013 | 73.20% | 6.60% | 1.02% | 17.11% |
| 2014 | 72.17% | 5.81% | 0.52% | 17.00% |
| 2015 | 70.10% | 8.34% | 1.31% | 18.61% |
| 2016 | 75.45% | 7.13% | 0.85% | 13.44% |
| 2017 | 72.49% | 8.25% | 1.02% | 16.43% |
| 2018 | 71.10% | 6.33% | 0.96% | 18.65% |
| 2019 | 70.25% | 7.18% | 1.78% | 17.75% |
| 2020 | 71.71% | 6.10% | 1.14% | 17.86% |
| 2021 | 58.63% | 11.27% | 2.27% | 21.89% |
Central station operator wage gap by race
According to our data, asian central station operators have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Hispanic or latino central station operators have the lowest average salary at $33,792.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $35,266 |
| White | $37,107 |
| Black or African American | $34,810 |
| Asian | $38,445 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $33,792 |
Central station operator age breakdown
The average age of central station operators is 40+ years years old, representing 50% of the central station operator population.
Central station operator age breakdown
| Central Station Operator Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 50% |
| 30-40 years | 32% |
| 20-30 years | 18% |
Central station operator educational attainment
The most common degree for central station operators is bachelor's degree, with 33% of central station operators earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are associate degree degree at 29% and associate degree degree at 22%.
- Bachelor's, 33%
- Associate, 29%
- High School Diploma, 22%
- Diploma, 9%
- Other Degrees, 7%
Central station operators by degree level
| Central station operator degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 33% |
| Associate | 29% |
| High School Diploma | 22% |
| Diploma | 9% |
| Other Degrees | 7% |
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Central station operator employment statistics
Most central station operators work for a private in the utilities industry.
Company size where central station operators work
Below, you can see the size of companies where central station operators work.
Central station operator jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 6% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 17% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 30% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 8% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 16% |
| > 10,000 employees | 23% |
Central station operator jobs by company type
Employees with the central station operator job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most central station operators prefer to work at private companies over public companies.
Central station operator jobs by sector
| Company type | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 3% |
| Public | 21% |
| Private | 72% |
| Government | 3% |
Central station operator jobs by industry
The most common industries for central station operators are utilities, professional and retail.
Central station operator industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Utilities | 20% |
| Professional | 10% |
| Retail | 9% |
| Fortune 500 | 9% |
| Manufacturing | 8% |
| Finance | 7% |
| Technology | 7% |
| Media | 6% |
| Government | 3% |
| Construction | 3% |
| Education | 3% |
| Hospitality | 2% |
| Transportation | 2% |
| Health Care | 2% |
| Start-up | 2% |
| Real Estate | 2% |
| Pharmaceutical | 1% |
| Internet | 1% |
| Automotive | 1% |
| Telecommunication | 1% |
| Insurance | 1% |
| Energy | 1% |
Central station operator turnover and employment statistics
Central station operator unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for central station operators between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Central station operator unemployment rate by year
| Year | Central station operator unemployment rate |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 6.43% |
| 2011 | 3.61% |
| 2012 | 2.96% |
| 2013 | 1.40% |
| 2014 | 3.28% |
| 2015 | 3.79% |
| 2016 | 2.50% |
| 2017 | 2.25% |
| 2018 | 2.56% |
| 2019 | 1.72% |
| 2020 | 4.22% |
| 2021 | 6.77% |
Average central station operator tenure
The average central station operator stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 803 central station operators resumes in Zippia's database.
Central station operator tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 23% |
| 1-2 years | 37% |
| 3-4 years | 13% |
| 5-7 years | 14% |
| 8-10 years | 4% |
| 11+ years | 8% |
Central station operator LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of central station 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Scrap Crane Operator | 1.94% | 30,055 |
| Baler | 3.85% | 8,979 |
| Trash Collector | 4.13% | 3,364 |
| Lifter | 4.67% | 1,421 |
| Gift Wrapper | 6.68% | 607 |
| Central Station Operator | 8.17% | - |
| Sock Boarder | 10.43% | 1,217 |
Similar central station operator jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Scrap Crane Operator | 1.94% | 30,055 |
| Baler | 3.85% | 8,979 |
| Trash Collector | 4.13% | 3,364 |
| Lifter | 4.67% | 1,421 |
| Gift Wrapper | 6.68% | 607 |
| Sock Boarder | 10.43% | 1,217 |
Foreign languages spoken by central station operators
The most common foreign language among central station operators is Spanish at 66.7%. The second-most popular foreign language spoken is Portuguese at 4.8% and German is the third-most popular at 4.8%.
- Spanish, 66.7%
- Portuguese, 4.8%
- German, 4.8%
- Carrier, 4.8%
- Hindi, 4.8%
- Other, 14.1%
Central station operator languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 66.7% |
| Portuguese | 4.8% |
| German | 4.8% |
| Carrier | 4.8% |
| Hindi | 4.8% |
| Other | 14.1% |