Chiller operator demographics and statistics in the US
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Chiller operator gender statistics
20.2% of chiller operators are women and 79.8% of chiller operators are men.
- Male, 79.8%
- Female, 20.2%
Chiller operator gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Male | 79.8% |
| Female | 20.2% |
Chiller operator gender pay gap
Women earn 91¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$39,223
Female income
$35,612
Chiller operator gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in chiller operator positions over time. Currently, 20.2% of chiller operators are female.
Chiller operator gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 80.18% | 19.82% |
| 2011 | 80.29% | 19.71% |
| 2012 | 80.31% | 19.69% |
| 2013 | 80.75% | 19.25% |
| 2014 | 81.02% | 18.98% |
| 2015 | 81.72% | 18.28% |
| 2016 | 81.19% | 18.81% |
| 2017 | 80.68% | 19.32% |
| 2018 | 80.75% | 19.25% |
| 2019 | 79.94% | 20.06% |
| 2020 | 79.02% | 20.98% |
| 2021 | 79.84% | 20.16% |
Chiller operator related jobs gender ratio
We compared chiller 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% |
| Chiller Operator | 80% | 20% |
| Bucket Operator | 99% | 1% |
| Stone Cutter | 99% | 1% |
| Corrugator | 99% | 1% |
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Chiller operator demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among chiller operators is White, which makes up 52.5% of all chiller operators. Comparatively, 19.9% of chiller operators are Hispanic or Latino and 14.7% of chiller operators are Black or African American.
- White, 52.5%
- Hispanic or Latino, 19.9%
- Black or African American, 14.7%
- Asian, 7.9%
- Unknown, 4.1%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.9%
Chiller operator race
| Chiller operator race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 52.5% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 19.9% |
| Black or African American | 14.7% |
| Asian | 7.9% |
| Unknown | 4.1% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.9% |
Chiller operator race and ethnicity over time
See how chiller operator racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Chiller operator race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 57.93% | 15.41% | 6.82% | 17.61% |
| 2011 | 58.60% | 15.56% | 6.76% | 16.73% |
| 2012 | 57.27% | 15.52% | 6.84% | 18.23% |
| 2013 | 58.50% | 15.00% | 6.68% | 17.60% |
| 2014 | 57.76% | 14.99% | 6.60% | 18.16% |
| 2015 | 58.61% | 14.98% | 6.89% | 17.11% |
| 2016 | 57.47% | 15.05% | 6.89% | 17.95% |
| 2017 | 56.50% | 15.69% | 7.01% | 18.11% |
| 2018 | 56.50% | 15.39% | 7.23% | 18.39% |
| 2019 | 58.03% | 15.01% | 6.84% | 17.59% |
| 2020 | 55.37% | 14.77% | 7.98% | 17.54% |
| 2021 | 52.51% | 14.73% | 7.94% | 19.85% |
Chiller operator wage gap by race
According to our data, white chiller operators have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Black or african american chiller operators have the lowest average salary at $38,238.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $39,717 |
| White | $40,557 |
| Black or African American | $38,238 |
| Asian | $38,916 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $38,730 |
Average chiller operator age
See how the average age of chiller operators varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Female
Chiller operator age by race and gender
| Race | Male age | Female age |
|---|---|---|
| Black or African American | 42 | 45 |
| Unknown | 38 | 42 |
| Asian | 46 | 46 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 41.5 | 45 |
| White | 43 | 48 |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 40 | 50 |
Chiller operator age breakdown
The average age of chiller operators is 40+ years years old, representing 59% of the chiller operator population.
Chiller operator age breakdown
| Chiller Operator Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 59% |
| 30-40 years | 24% |
| 20-30 years | 17% |
Chiller operator educational attainment
The most common degree for chiller operators is high school diploma, with 60% of chiller operators earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are associate degree degree at 19% and associate degree degree at 9%.
- High School Diploma, 60%
- Associate, 19%
- Bachelor's, 9%
- Diploma, 7%
- Other Degrees, 5%
Chiller operators by degree level
| Chiller operator degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| High School Diploma | 60% |
| Associate | 19% |
| Bachelor's | 9% |
| Diploma | 7% |
| Other Degrees | 5% |
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Chiller operator wage gap by degree level
According to the data, chiller operators with a Master's degree earn more than those without, at $42,311 annually. With a Bachelor's degree, chiller operators earn a median annual income of $39,785 compared to $39,258 for chiller operators with an Associate degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| Master's Degree | $42,311 |
| High School Diploma or Less | $36,894 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $39,785 |
| Some College/ Associate Degree | $39,258 |
Chiller operator employment statistics
Most chiller operators work for a private in the manufacturing industry.
Company size where chiller operators work
Below, you can see the size of companies where chiller operators work.
Chiller operator jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 7% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 10% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 22% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 8% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 27% |
| > 10,000 employees | 27% |
Chiller operator jobs by company type
Employees with the chiller operator job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most chiller operators prefer to work at private companies over public companies.
Chiller operator jobs by sector
| Company type | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 10% |
| Public | 17% |
| Private | 73% |
Chiller operator jobs by industry
The most common industries for chiller operators are manufacturing, education and hospitality.
Chiller operator industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Manufacturing | 29% |
| Education | 10% |
| Fortune 500 | 8% |
| Hospitality | 8% |
| Construction | 7% |
| Professional | 7% |
| Agriculture | 7% |
| Real Estate | 5% |
| Health Care | 5% |
| Finance | 3% |
| Technology | 3% |
| Media | 2% |
| Transportation | 2% |
| Utilities | 2% |
| Retail | 2% |
Chiller operator turnover and employment statistics
Chiller operator unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for chiller operators between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Chiller operator unemployment rate by year
| Year | Chiller 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 | 5.08% |
| 2019 | 4.54% |
| 2020 | 6.68% |
| 2021 | 6.20% |
Average chiller operator tenure
The average chiller operator stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 149 chiller operators resumes in Zippia's database.
Chiller operator tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 19% |
| 1-2 years | 31% |
| 3-4 years | 17% |
| 5-7 years | 23% |
| 8-10 years | 4% |
| 11+ years | 7% |
Chiller operator LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of chiller 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Auto Job Estimator | 4.47% | 50,981 |
| Hot Kettle Tender | 4.75% | 531 |
| Chiller Operator | 4.90% | - |
| Napkin Machine Operator | 7.84% | 53,632 |
| Acetone Recovery Worker | 8.41% | 23,090 |
| Table Worker | 8.89% | 24,049 |
| Photo Colorer | 15.21% | 248 |
Similar chiller operator jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Auto Job Estimator | 4.47% | 50,981 |
| Hot Kettle Tender | 4.75% | 531 |
| Napkin Machine Operator | 7.84% | 53,632 |
| Acetone Recovery Worker | 8.41% | 23,090 |
| Table Worker | 8.89% | 24,049 |
| Photo Colorer | 15.21% | 248 |
Foreign languages spoken by chiller operators
- Spanish, 100.0%
Chiller operator languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 100.0% |