Chipper operator demographics and statistics in the US
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Chipper operator gender statistics
6.6% of chipper operators are women and 93.4% of chipper operators are men.
- Male, 93.4%
- Female, 6.6%
Chipper operator gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Male | 93.4% |
| Female | 6.6% |
Chipper operator gender pay gap
Women earn 93¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$38,770
Female income
$36,051
Chipper operator gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in chipper operator positions over time. Currently, 6.6% of chipper operators are female.
Chipper operator gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 95.40% | 4.60% |
| 2011 | 95.40% | 4.60% |
| 2012 | 93.81% | 6.19% |
| 2013 | 91.12% | 8.88% |
| 2014 | 89.48% | 10.52% |
| 2015 | 92.23% | 7.77% |
| 2016 | 92.31% | 7.69% |
| 2017 | 91.32% | 8.68% |
| 2018 | 96.47% | 3.53% |
| 2019 | 96.35% | 3.65% |
| 2020 | 93.03% | 6.97% |
| 2021 | 93.40% | 6.60% |
Chipper operator related jobs gender ratio
We compared chipper 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% |
| Chipper Operator | 93% | 7% |
| Green Chain Operator | 99% | 1% |
| Tower Crane Operator | 99% | 1% |
| Dredge Operator | 99% | 1% |
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Chipper operator demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among chipper operators is White, which makes up 73.5% of all chipper operators. Comparatively, 13.8% of chipper operators are Hispanic or Latino and 6.7% of chipper operators are Black or African American.
- White, 73.5%
- Hispanic or Latino, 13.8%
- Black or African American, 6.7%
- Unknown, 4.3%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.9%
- Asian, 0.8%
Chipper operator race
| Chipper operator race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 73.5% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 13.8% |
| Black or African American | 6.7% |
| Unknown | 4.3% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.9% |
| Asian | 0.8% |
Chipper operator race and ethnicity over time
See how chipper operator racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Chipper operator race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 69.50% | 12.30% | 1.10% | 14.43% |
| 2011 | 76.10% | 11.22% | 0.49% | 7.32% |
| 2012 | 70.70% | 9.77% | 0.47% | 15.81% |
| 2013 | 79.89% | 5.29% | 1.06% | 11.11% |
| 2014 | 71.88% | 10.42% | 1.04% | 15.10% |
| 2015 | 68.89% | 11.67% | 1.67% | 11.11% |
| 2016 | 61.35% | 19.04% | 1.10% | 15.34% |
| 2017 | 79.49% | 8.14% | 1.10% | 6.89% |
| 2018 | 75.85% | 7.55% | 1.51% | 12.08% |
| 2019 | 76.67% | 6.06% | 0.91% | 12.42% |
| 2020 | 78.00% | 4.40% | 2.00% | 11.60% |
| 2021 | 73.52% | 6.72% | 0.79% | 13.83% |
Chipper operator wage gap by race
According to our data, white chipper operators have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Black or african american chipper operators have the lowest average salary at $37,955.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $39,044 |
| White | $39,585 |
| Black or African American | $37,955 |
| Asian | $38,759 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $38,527 |
Chipper operator age breakdown
The average age of chipper operators is 40+ years years old, representing 49% of the chipper operator population.
Chipper operator age breakdown
| Chipper Operator Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 49% |
| 30-40 years | 30% |
| 20-30 years | 21% |
Chipper operator educational attainment
The most common degree for chipper operators is high school diploma, with 58% of chipper operators earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are diploma degree at 16% and diploma degree at 13%.
- High School Diploma, 58%
- Diploma, 16%
- Bachelor's, 13%
- Associate, 7%
- Other Degrees, 6%
Chipper operators by degree level
| Chipper operator degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| High School Diploma | 58% |
| Diploma | 16% |
| Bachelor's | 13% |
| Associate | 7% |
| Other Degrees | 6% |
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Chipper operator wage gap by degree level
According to the data, chipper operators with a Associate degree earn more than those without, at $39,476 annually. With a Bachelor's degree, chipper operators earn a median annual income of $39,031 compared to $38,545 for chipper operators with an High School Diploma degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| High School Diploma or Less | $38,545 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $39,031 |
| Some College/ Associate Degree | $39,476 |
Chipper operator employment statistics
Most chipper operators work for a private in the manufacturing industry.
Company size where chipper operators work
Below, you can see the size of companies where chipper operators work.
Chipper operator jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 9% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 12% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 23% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 17% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 33% |
| > 10,000 employees | 6% |
Chipper operator jobs by company type
Employees with the chipper operator job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most chipper operators prefer to work at private companies over public companies.
Chipper operator jobs by sector
| Company type | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 2% |
| Public | 13% |
| Private | 76% |
| Government | 10% |
Chipper operator jobs by industry
The most common industries for chipper operators are manufacturing, retail and government.
Chipper operator industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Manufacturing | 27% |
| Retail | 12% |
| Government | 9% |
| Utilities | 6% |
| Professional | 6% |
| Transportation | 5% |
| Hospitality | 5% |
| Construction | 5% |
| Energy | 3% |
| Health Care | 3% |
| Fortune 500 | 3% |
| Agriculture | 3% |
| Start-up | 3% |
| Technology | 3% |
| Finance | 2% |
| Media | 2% |
| Real Estate | 2% |
| Insurance | 2% |
| Education | 2% |
Chipper operator turnover and employment statistics
Chipper operator unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for chipper operators between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Chipper operator unemployment rate by year
| Year | Chipper operator unemployment rate |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 11.11% |
| 2011 | 15.91% |
| 2012 | 15.69% |
| 2013 | 7.84% |
| 2014 | 9.80% |
| 2015 | 9.32% |
| 2016 | 7.89% |
| 2017 | 5.51% |
| 2018 | 5.09% |
| 2019 | 4.17% |
| 2020 | 8.11% |
| 2021 | 5.12% |
Average chipper operator tenure
The average chipper operator stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 216 chipper operators resumes in Zippia's database.
Chipper operator tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 31% |
| 1-2 years | 33% |
| 3-4 years | 13% |
| 5-7 years | 12% |
| 8-10 years | 4% |
| 11+ years | 7% |
Chipper operator LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of chipper 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Mixer Crane Operator | 1.94% | 27,226 |
| Burning Plant Operator | 3.85% | 48,517 |
| Scrap Metal Collector | 4.13% | 5,838 |
| Chipper Operator | 4.33% | - |
| Case Sealer | 4.67% | 22,241 |
| Sandwich Wrapper | 6.68% | 1,635 |
| Plastic Design Applier | 10.43% | 36,259 |
Similar chipper operator jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Mixer Crane Operator | 1.94% | 27,226 |
| Burning Plant Operator | 3.85% | 48,517 |
| Scrap Metal Collector | 4.13% | 5,838 |
| Case Sealer | 4.67% | 22,241 |
| Sandwich Wrapper | 6.68% | 1,635 |
| Plastic Design Applier | 10.43% | 36,259 |
Foreign languages spoken by chipper operators
- Spanish, 100.0%
Chipper operator languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 100.0% |