Combination operator demographics and statistics in the US
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Combination operator gender statistics
13.9% of combination operators are women and 86.1% of combination operators are men.
- Male, 86.1%
- Female, 13.9%
Combination operator gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Male | 86.1% |
| Female | 13.9% |
Combination operator gender pay gap
Women earn 93¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$32,268
Female income
$29,907
Combination operator gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in combination operator positions over time. Currently, 13.9% of combination operators are female.
Combination operator gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 89.40% | 10.60% |
| 2011 | 90.25% | 9.75% |
| 2012 | 90.01% | 9.99% |
| 2013 | 89.32% | 10.68% |
| 2014 | 88.10% | 11.90% |
| 2015 | 87.66% | 12.34% |
| 2016 | 87.67% | 12.33% |
| 2017 | 87.09% | 12.91% |
| 2018 | 86.04% | 13.96% |
| 2019 | 86.93% | 13.07% |
| 2020 | 87.68% | 12.32% |
| 2021 | 86.07% | 13.93% |
Combination operator related jobs gender ratio
We compared combination operators with similar job titles to see how gender ratios vary. As you can see, ditch rider and custom harvester have the biggest gender ratio gaps.
| Job title | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Groom | 19% | 81% |
| Stable Hand | 20% | 80% |
| Nursery Worker | 22% | 78% |
| Combination Operator | 86% | 14% |
| Hay Baler | 94% | 6% |
| Custom Harvester | 96% | 4% |
| Ditch Rider | 97% | 3% |
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Combination operator demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among combination operators is White, which makes up 67.8% of all combination operators. Comparatively, 22.4% of combination operators are Hispanic or Latino and 3.9% of combination operators are Black or African American.
- White, 67.8%
- Hispanic or Latino, 22.4%
- Black or African American, 3.9%
- Unknown, 3.0%
- Asian, 1.8%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 1.1%
Combination operator race
| Combination operator race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 67.8% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 22.4% |
| Black or African American | 3.9% |
| Unknown | 3.0% |
| Asian | 1.8% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 1.1% |
Combination operator race and ethnicity over time
See how combination operator racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Combination operator race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 68.19% | 4.46% | 1.26% | 24.28% |
| 2011 | 68.74% | 4.91% | 1.21% | 23.15% |
| 2012 | 68.34% | 4.97% | 1.23% | 23.18% |
| 2013 | 68.08% | 4.70% | 1.22% | 23.62% |
| 2014 | 69.34% | 4.27% | 1.30% | 22.77% |
| 2015 | 71.14% | 4.37% | 1.43% | 20.74% |
| 2016 | 70.65% | 3.90% | 1.30% | 22.02% |
| 2017 | 72.79% | 3.52% | 1.30% | 20.14% |
| 2018 | 73.60% | 3.92% | 1.25% | 18.84% |
| 2019 | 72.58% | 3.69% | 1.21% | 20.10% |
| 2020 | 74.52% | 3.82% | 1.35% | 15.73% |
| 2021 | 67.83% | 3.86% | 1.76% | 22.41% |
Combination operator wage gap by race
According to our data, white combination operators have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Hispanic or latino combination operators have the lowest average salary at $31,585.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $32,116 |
| White | $33,323 |
| Black or African American | $32,291 |
| Asian | $32,052 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $31,585 |
Average combination operator age
See how the average age of combination operators varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Female
Combination operator age by race and gender
| Race | Male age | Female age |
|---|---|---|
| Black or African American | 51 | 44.5 |
| Unknown | 36 | 37 |
| Asian | 40.5 | 53 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 40 | 40 |
| White | 37 | 37 |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 36.5 |
Combination operator age breakdown
The average age of combination operators is 40+ years years old, representing 50% of the combination operator population.
Combination operator age breakdown
| Combination Operator Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 50% |
| 30-40 years | 26% |
| 20-30 years | 23% |
Combination operator educational attainment
The most common degree for combination operators is bachelor's degree, with 34% of combination operators earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are high school diploma degree at 29% and high school diploma degree at 15%.
- Bachelor's, 34%
- High School Diploma, 29%
- Associate, 15%
- Diploma, 8%
- Other Degrees, 14%
Combination operators by degree level
| Combination operator degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 34% |
| High School Diploma | 29% |
| Associate | 15% |
| Diploma | 8% |
| Other Degrees | 14% |
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Combination operator wage gap by degree level
According to the data, combination operators with a Associate degree earn more than those without, at $32,959 annually. With a Bachelor's degree, combination operators earn a median annual income of $32,878 compared to $31,590 for combination operators with an High School Diploma degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| High School Diploma or Less | $31,590 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $32,878 |
| No Education | $30,870 |
| Some College/ Associate Degree | $32,959 |
Combination operator employment statistics
Most combination operators work for a private in the manufacturing industry.
Company size where combination operators work
Below, you can see the size of companies where combination operators work.
Combination operator jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 7% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 14% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 25% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 4% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 35% |
| > 10,000 employees | 16% |
Combination operator jobs by company type
Employees with the combination operator job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most combination operators prefer to work at private companies over public companies.
Combination operator jobs by sector
| Company type | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Public | 30% |
| Private | 63% |
| Government | 7% |
Combination operator jobs by industry
The most common industries for combination operators are manufacturing, construction and transportation.
Combination operator industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Manufacturing | 29% |
| Fortune 500 | 10% |
| Construction | 8% |
| Transportation | 5% |
| Government | 5% |
| Energy | 5% |
| Utilities | 5% |
| Professional | 5% |
| Start-up | 3% |
| Health Care | 3% |
| Hospitality | 3% |
| Technology | 3% |
| Insurance | 3% |
| Finance | 3% |
| Retail | 2% |
| Telecommunication | 2% |
| Media | 2% |
| Agriculture | 2% |
Combination operator turnover and employment statistics
Combination operator unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for combination operators between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Combination operator unemployment rate by year
| Year | Combination operator unemployment rate |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 14.65% |
| 2011 | 13.95% |
| 2012 | 14.17% |
| 2013 | 12.64% |
| 2014 | 10.53% |
| 2015 | 9.52% |
| 2016 | 8.71% |
| 2017 | 7.84% |
| 2018 | 8.05% |
| 2019 | 6.81% |
| 2020 | 8.39% |
| 2021 | 8.02% |
Average combination operator tenure
The average combination operator stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 279 combination operators resumes in Zippia's database.
Combination operator tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 52% |
| 1-2 years | 20% |
| 3-4 years | 8% |
| 5-7 years | 9% |
| 8-10 years | 2% |
| 11+ years | 8% |
Foreign languages spoken by combination operators
- German, 100.0%
Combination operator languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| German | 100.0% |