Compressor operator demographics and statistics in the US
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Compressor operator gender statistics
15.2% of compressor operators are women and 84.8% of compressor operators are men.
- Male, 84.8%
- Female, 15.2%
Compressor operator gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Male | 84.8% |
| Female | 15.2% |
Compressor operator gender pay gap
Women earn $1.02 for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$48,118
Female income
$49,115
Compressor operator gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in compressor operator positions over time. Currently, 15.2% of compressor operators are female.
Compressor operator gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 95.10% | 4.90% |
| 2011 | 96.09% | 3.91% |
| 2012 | 85.16% | 14.84% |
| 2013 | 94.29% | 5.71% |
| 2014 | 87.42% | 12.58% |
| 2015 | 93.73% | 6.27% |
| 2016 | 95.98% | 4.02% |
| 2017 | 86.27% | 13.73% |
| 2018 | 93.54% | 6.46% |
| 2019 | 85.01% | 14.99% |
| 2020 | 94.59% | 5.41% |
| 2021 | 84.84% | 15.16% |
Compressor operator related jobs gender ratio
We compared compressor 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% |
| Compressor Operator | 85% | 15% |
| Green Chain Operator | 99% | 1% |
| Tower Crane Operator | 99% | 1% |
| Dredge Operator | 99% | 1% |
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Compressor operator demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among compressor operators is White, which makes up 58.2% of all compressor operators. Comparatively, 23.2% of compressor operators are Hispanic or Latino and 10.5% of compressor operators are Black or African American.
- White, 58.2%
- Hispanic or Latino, 23.2%
- Black or African American, 10.5%
- Unknown, 4.5%
- Asian, 2.3%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 1.3%
Compressor operator race
| Compressor operator race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 58.2% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 23.2% |
| Black or African American | 10.5% |
| Unknown | 4.5% |
| Asian | 2.3% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 1.3% |
Compressor operator race and ethnicity over time
See how compressor operator racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Compressor operator race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 74.97% | 5.30% | 0.33% | 17.03% |
| 2011 | 70.48% | 6.48% | 0.55% | 19.69% |
| 2012 | 71.66% | 8.42% | 0.54% | 16.16% |
| 2013 | 72.77% | 5.78% | 1.01% | 18.39% |
| 2014 | 71.73% | 5.00% | 0.50% | 18.27% |
| 2015 | 69.66% | 7.53% | 1.30% | 19.88% |
| 2016 | 75.01% | 6.32% | 0.84% | 14.71% |
| 2017 | 72.06% | 7.43% | 1.00% | 17.71% |
| 2018 | 70.66% | 5.51% | 0.95% | 19.93% |
| 2019 | 69.82% | 6.36% | 1.77% | 19.02% |
| 2020 | 71.27% | 5.29% | 1.13% | 19.13% |
| 2021 | 58.19% | 10.46% | 2.26% | 23.17% |
Compressor operator wage gap by race
According to our data, asian compressor operators have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Hispanic or latino compressor operators have the lowest average salary at $44,747.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $47,162 |
| White | $50,211 |
| Black or African American | $46,412 |
| Asian | $52,451 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $44,747 |
Compressor operator age breakdown
The average age of compressor operators is 40+ years years old, representing 50% of the compressor operator population.
Compressor operator age breakdown
| Compressor Operator Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 50% |
| 30-40 years | 32% |
| 20-30 years | 18% |
Compressor operator educational attainment
The most common degree for compressor operators is high school diploma, with 37% of compressor operators earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are bachelor's degree degree at 28% and bachelor's degree degree at 22%.
- High School Diploma, 37%
- Bachelor's, 28%
- Associate, 22%
- Diploma, 6%
- Other Degrees, 7%
Compressor operators by degree level
| Compressor operator degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| High School Diploma | 37% |
| Bachelor's | 28% |
| Associate | 22% |
| Diploma | 6% |
| Other Degrees | 7% |
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Compressor operator employment statistics
Most compressor operators work for a private in the manufacturing industry.
Company size where compressor operators work
Below, you can see the size of companies where compressor operators work.
Compressor operator jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 7% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 9% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 25% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 10% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 25% |
| > 10,000 employees | 25% |
Compressor operator jobs by company type
Employees with the compressor operator job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most compressor operators prefer to work at private companies over public companies.
Compressor operator jobs by sector
| Company type | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 1% |
| Public | 38% |
| Private | 59% |
| Government | 2% |
Compressor operator jobs by industry
The most common industries for compressor operators are manufacturing, energy and pharmaceutical.
Compressor operator industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Manufacturing | 19% |
| Energy | 18% |
| Pharmaceutical | 14% |
| Professional | 10% |
| Fortune 500 | 8% |
| Transportation | 4% |
| Technology | 4% |
| Utilities | 3% |
| Construction | 3% |
| Retail | 3% |
| Media | 2% |
| Finance | 2% |
| Hospitality | 2% |
| Telecommunication | 2% |
| Internet | 1% |
| Government | 1% |
| Automotive | 1% |
| Health Care | 1% |
| Agriculture | 1% |
| Non Profits | 1% |
| Insurance | 1% |
| Real Estate | 1% |
| Education | 1% |
| Start-up | 1% |
Compressor operator turnover and employment statistics
Compressor operator unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for compressor operators between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Compressor operator unemployment rate by year
| Year | Compressor 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 compressor operator tenure
The average compressor operator stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 479 compressor operators resumes in Zippia's database.
Compressor operator tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 25% |
| 1-2 years | 28% |
| 3-4 years | 16% |
| 5-7 years | 17% |
| 8-10 years | 6% |
| 11+ years | 8% |
Compressor operator LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of compressor 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Tower Crane Operator | 1.94% | 30,816 |
| Industrial Tractor Driver | 3.85% | 23,971 |
| Garbage Worker | 4.13% | 19,825 |
| Store Hand | 4.67% | 18,817 |
| Toy Packer | 6.68% | 16,040 |
| Compressor Operator | 8.17% | - |
| Jogger | 10.43% | 536 |
Similar compressor operator jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Tower Crane Operator | 1.94% | 30,816 |
| Industrial Tractor Driver | 3.85% | 23,971 |
| Garbage Worker | 4.13% | 19,825 |
| Store Hand | 4.67% | 18,817 |
| Toy Packer | 6.68% | 16,040 |
| Jogger | 10.43% | 536 |
Foreign languages spoken by compressor operators
- Spanish, 100.0%
Compressor operator languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 100.0% |