Compressor station operator demographics and statistics in the US
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Compressor station operator demographics by:
Compressor station operator gender statistics
7.6% of compressor station operators are women and 92.4% of compressor station operators are men.
- Male, 92.4%
- Female, 7.6%
Compressor station operator gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Male | 92.4% |
| Female | 7.6% |
Compressor station operator gender pay gap
Women earn $1.02 for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$48,560
Female income
$49,549
Compressor station operator gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in compressor station operator positions over time. Currently, 7.6% of compressor station operators are female.
Compressor station operator gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 97.68% | 2.32% |
| 2011 | 98.16% | 1.84% |
| 2012 | 92.57% | 7.43% |
| 2013 | 97.29% | 2.71% |
| 2014 | 93.78% | 6.22% |
| 2015 | 97.01% | 2.99% |
| 2016 | 98.11% | 1.89% |
| 2017 | 93.16% | 6.84% |
| 2018 | 96.91% | 3.09% |
| 2019 | 92.48% | 7.52% |
| 2020 | 97.43% | 2.57% |
| 2021 | 92.39% | 7.61% |
Compressor station operator related jobs gender ratio
We compared compressor station 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 Station Operator | 92% | 8% |
| Green Chain Operator | 99% | 1% |
| Tower Crane Operator | 99% | 1% |
| Dredge Operator | 99% | 1% |
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Compressor station operator demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among compressor station operators is White, which makes up 63.4% of all compressor station operators. Comparatively, 16.1% of compressor station operators are Hispanic or Latino and 12.1% of compressor station operators are Black or African American.
- White, 63.4%
- Hispanic or Latino, 16.1%
- Black or African American, 12.1%
- Unknown, 4.5%
- Asian, 2.3%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 1.6%
Compressor station operator race
| Compressor station operator race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 63.4% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 16.1% |
| Black or African American | 12.1% |
| Unknown | 4.5% |
| Asian | 2.3% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 1.6% |
Compressor station operator race and ethnicity over time
See how compressor station operator racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Compressor station operator race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 80.20% | 6.92% | 0.35% | 10.00% |
| 2011 | 75.72% | 8.11% | 0.57% | 12.67% |
| 2012 | 76.89% | 10.05% | 0.56% | 9.14% |
| 2013 | 78.00% | 7.41% | 1.03% | 11.36% |
| 2014 | 76.97% | 6.62% | 0.53% | 11.25% |
| 2015 | 74.90% | 9.16% | 1.33% | 12.86% |
| 2016 | 80.25% | 7.95% | 0.86% | 7.69% |
| 2017 | 77.29% | 9.06% | 1.03% | 10.68% |
| 2018 | 75.90% | 7.14% | 0.97% | 12.90% |
| 2019 | 75.05% | 7.99% | 1.79% | 12.00% |
| 2020 | 76.51% | 6.92% | 1.15% | 12.11% |
| 2021 | 63.43% | 12.08% | 2.28% | 16.14% |
Compressor station operator wage gap by race
According to our data, asian compressor station operators have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Hispanic or latino compressor station operators have the lowest average salary at $45,215.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $47,611 |
| White | $50,635 |
| Black or African American | $46,868 |
| Asian | $52,854 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $45,215 |
Compressor station operator age breakdown
The average age of compressor station operators is 40+ years years old, representing 50% of the compressor station operator population.
Compressor station operator age breakdown
| Compressor Station Operator Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 50% |
| 30-40 years | 32% |
| 20-30 years | 18% |
Compressor station operator educational attainment
The most common degree for compressor station operators is high school diploma, with 41% of compressor station operators earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are bachelor's degree degree at 26% and bachelor's degree degree at 19%.
- High School Diploma, 41%
- Bachelor's, 26%
- Associate, 19%
- Diploma, 4%
- Other Degrees, 10%
Compressor station operators by degree level
| Compressor station operator degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| High School Diploma | 41% |
| Bachelor's | 26% |
| Associate | 19% |
| Diploma | 4% |
| Other Degrees | 10% |
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Compressor station operator employment statistics
Company size where compressor station operators work
Below, you can see the size of companies where compressor station operators work.
Compressor station operator jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 3% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 13% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 19% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 19% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 26% |
| > 10,000 employees | 19% |
Compressor station operator turnover and employment statistics
Compressor station operator unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for compressor station operators between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Compressor station operator unemployment rate by year
| Year | Compressor station 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 station operator tenure
The average compressor station operator stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 115 compressor station operators resumes in Zippia's database.
Compressor station operator tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 28% |
| 1-2 years | 21% |
| 3-4 years | 16% |
| 5-7 years | 14% |
| 8-10 years | 8% |
| 11+ years | 13% |
Compressor station operator LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of compressor station 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Crane Operator | 1.94% | 34,918 |
| Cat Operator | 3.85% | 42,866 |
| Disposal Worker | 4.13% | 19,911 |
| Spike Driver | 4.67% | 36,898 |
| Cloth Bolt Bander | 6.68% | 107 |
| Compressor Station Operator | 8.17% | - |
| Drying Oven Attendant | 10.43% | 44,648 |
Similar compressor station operator jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Crane Operator | 1.94% | 34,918 |
| Cat Operator | 3.85% | 42,866 |
| Disposal Worker | 4.13% | 19,911 |
| Spike Driver | 4.67% | 36,898 |
| Cloth Bolt Bander | 6.68% | 107 |
| Drying Oven Attendant | 10.43% | 44,648 |