Coal equipment operator demographics and statistics in the US
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Coal equipment operator demographics by:
Coal equipment operator gender statistics
2.7% of coal equipment operators are women and 97.3% of coal equipment operators are men.
- Male, 97.3%
- Female, 2.7%
Coal equipment operator gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Male | 97.3% |
| Female | 2.7% |
Coal equipment operator gender pay gap
Women earn 94¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$43,985
Female income
$41,359
Coal equipment operator gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in coal equipment operator positions over time. Currently, 2.7% of coal equipment operators are female.
Coal equipment operator gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 95.35% | 4.65% |
| 2011 | 92.95% | 7.05% |
| 2012 | 93.76% | 6.24% |
| 2013 | 97.10% | 2.90% |
| 2014 | 94.66% | 5.34% |
| 2015 | 98.51% | 1.49% |
| 2016 | 98.49% | 1.51% |
| 2017 | 92.55% | 7.45% |
| 2018 | 97.75% | 2.25% |
| 2019 | 97.41% | 2.59% |
| 2020 | 97.31% | 2.69% |
| 2021 | 97.30% | 2.70% |
Coal equipment operator related jobs gender ratio
We compared coal equipment 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% |
| Gas Fitter | 97% | 3% |
| Insulation Worker | 97% | 2% |
| Water Softener Installer | 97% | 3% |
| Coal Equipment Operator | 97% | 3% |
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Coal equipment operator demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among coal equipment operators is White, which makes up 74.2% of all coal equipment operators. Comparatively, 12.7% of coal equipment operators are Hispanic or Latino and 5.8% of coal equipment operators are Black or African American.
- White, 74.2%
- Hispanic or Latino, 12.7%
- Black or African American, 5.8%
- Unknown, 4.4%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 2.0%
- Asian, 0.9%
Coal equipment operator race
| Coal equipment operator race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 74.2% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 12.7% |
| Black or African American | 5.8% |
| Unknown | 4.4% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 2.0% |
| Asian | 0.9% |
Coal equipment operator race and ethnicity over time
See how coal equipment operator racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Coal equipment operator race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 72.89% | 10.67% | 0.89% | 13.78% |
| 2011 | 67.09% | 13.50% | 0.42% | 16.46% |
| 2012 | 67.52% | 10.76% | 0.81% | 17.33% |
| 2013 | 72.44% | 3.90% | 0.81% | 17.83% |
| 2014 | 74.23% | 9.82% | 0.61% | 12.88% |
| 2015 | 73.49% | 7.23% | 1.20% | 15.66% |
| 2016 | 62.20% | 14.02% | 0.61% | 17.68% |
| 2017 | 66.67% | 11.83% | 1.61% | 16.67% |
| 2018 | 78.79% | 5.68% | 0.61% | 11.36% |
| 2019 | 79.82% | 4.69% | 0.52% | 11.71% |
| 2020 | 77.81% | 4.95% | 0.74% | 10.53% |
| 2021 | 74.21% | 5.78% | 0.90% | 12.74% |
Coal equipment operator wage gap by race
According to our data, unknown coal equipment operators have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Black or african american coal equipment operators have the lowest average salary at $42,132.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $45,591 |
| White | $44,289 |
| Black or African American | $42,132 |
| Asian | $44,798 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $43,200 |
Average coal equipment operator age
See how the average age of coal equipment operators varies based on ethnicity and gender.
Male
Female
Coal equipment 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 |
Coal equipment operator age breakdown
The average age of coal equipment operators is 40+ years years old, representing 64% of the coal equipment operator population.
Coal equipment operator age breakdown
| Coal Equipment Operator Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 64% |
| 30-40 years | 21% |
| 20-30 years | 14% |
Coal equipment operator educational attainment
The most common degree for coal equipment operators is high school diploma, with 61% of coal equipment operators earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are associate degree degree at 17% and associate degree degree at 9%.
- High School Diploma, 61%
- Associate, 17%
- Bachelor's, 9%
- Diploma, 9%
- Other Degrees, 4%
Coal equipment operators by degree level
| Coal equipment operator degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| High School Diploma | 61% |
| Associate | 17% |
| Bachelor's | 9% |
| Diploma | 9% |
| Other Degrees | 4% |
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Coal equipment operator wage gap by degree level
According to the data, coal equipment operators with a Associate degree earn more than those without, at $44,789 annually. With a Bachelor's degree, coal equipment operators earn a median annual income of $43,898 compared to $43,759 for coal equipment operators with an High School Diploma degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| High School Diploma or Less | $43,759 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $43,898 |
| Some College/ Associate Degree | $44,789 |
Coal equipment operator employment statistics
Company size where coal equipment operators work
Below, you can see the size of companies where coal equipment operators work.
Coal equipment operator jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 4% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 4% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 28% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 4% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 40% |
| > 10,000 employees | 20% |
Coal equipment operator turnover and employment statistics
Coal equipment operator unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for coal equipment operators between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Coal equipment operator unemployment rate by year
| Year | Coal equipment operator unemployment rate |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 25.65% |
| 2011 | 17.84% |
| 2012 | 18.49% |
| 2013 | 19.72% |
| 2014 | 18.03% |
| 2015 | 17.91% |
| 2016 | 10.29% |
| 2017 | 14.01% |
| 2018 | 6.46% |
| 2019 | 5.55% |
| 2020 | 8.40% |
| 2021 | 7.84% |
Average coal equipment operator tenure
The average coal equipment operator stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 78 coal equipment operators resumes in Zippia's database.
Coal equipment operator tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 8% |
| 1-2 years | 21% |
| 3-4 years | 21% |
| 5-7 years | 26% |
| 8-10 years | 2% |
| 11+ years | 22% |
Coal equipment operator LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of coal equipment 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Hot Top Liner | 1.40% | 336 |
| Wall Taper | 1.75% | 58 |
| Coal Equipment Operator | 2.22% | - |
| Concrete Pourer | 2.24% | 1,588 |
| Motor Electrician | 2.76% | 15,607 |
| Floor Layer Apprentice | 3.39% | 34,588 |
| Fabric Worker | 4.07% | 20,117 |
Similar coal equipment operator jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Hot Top Liner | 1.40% | 336 |
| Wall Taper | 1.75% | 58 |
| Concrete Pourer | 2.24% | 1,588 |
| Motor Electrician | 2.76% | 15,607 |
| Floor Layer Apprentice | 3.39% | 34,588 |
| Fabric Worker | 4.07% | 20,117 |