Console operator demographics and statistics in the US
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Console operator gender statistics
33.9% of console operators are women and 66.1% of console operators are men.
- Male, 66.1%
- Female, 33.9%
Console operator gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Male | 66.1% |
| Female | 33.9% |
Console operator gender pay gap
Women earn 95¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$43,889
Female income
$41,764
Console operator gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in console operator positions over time. Currently, 33.9% of console operators are female.
Console operator gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 39.58% | 60.42% |
| 2011 | 41.24% | 58.76% |
| 2012 | 39.62% | 60.38% |
| 2013 | 41.68% | 58.32% |
| 2014 | 42.08% | 57.92% |
| 2015 | 39.32% | 60.68% |
| 2016 | 40.81% | 59.19% |
| 2017 | 44.59% | 55.41% |
| 2018 | 65.92% | 34.08% |
| 2019 | 63.70% | 36.30% |
| 2020 | 66.67% | 33.33% |
| 2021 | 66.10% | 33.90% |
Console operator related jobs gender ratio
We compared console operators with similar job titles to see how gender ratios vary. As you can see, blueprint reader and recovery operator have the biggest gender ratio gaps.
| Job title | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Statistical Typist | 6% | 94% |
| Medical Typist | 7% | 93% |
| Insurance Biller | 7% | 93% |
| Console Operator | 66% | 34% |
| High Speed Printer Operator | 85% | 15% |
| Recovery Operator | 88% | 12% |
| Blueprint Reader | 95% | 5% |
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Console operator demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among console operators is White, which makes up 63.8% of all console operators. Comparatively, 12.3% of console operators are Asian and 9.9% of console operators are Hispanic or Latino.
- White, 63.8%
- Asian, 12.3%
- Hispanic or Latino, 9.9%
- Black or African American, 8.6%
- Unknown, 4.9%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.5%
Console operator race
| Console operator race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 63.8% |
| Asian | 12.3% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 9.9% |
| Black or African American | 8.6% |
| Unknown | 4.9% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.5% |
Console operator race and ethnicity over time
See how console operator racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Console operator race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 73.78% | 10.52% | 5.87% | 7.88% |
| 2011 | 74.43% | 11.10% | 4.20% | 7.98% |
| 2012 | 71.73% | 11.83% | 5.43% | 8.73% |
| 2013 | 70.23% | 12.13% | 6.03% | 8.79% |
| 2014 | 72.66% | 8.61% | 6.05% | 10.12% |
| 2015 | 70.33% | 10.25% | 6.55% | 10.08% |
| 2016 | 68.81% | 10.85% | 6.53% | 10.85% |
| 2017 | 69.45% | 10.26% | 6.29% | 10.93% |
| 2018 | 69.09% | 7.92% | 11.69% | 8.14% |
| 2019 | 68.17% | 8.49% | 11.66% | 8.86% |
| 2020 | 63.99% | 8.46% | 12.15% | 10.39% |
| 2021 | 63.75% | 8.59% | 12.32% | 9.87% |
Console operator wage gap by race
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $42,742 |
| White | $43,493 |
| Black or African American | $43,113 |
| Asian | $47,579 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $42,703 |
Average console operator age
See how the average age of console operators varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Console operator age by race and gender
| Race | Male age | Female age |
|---|---|---|
| Black or African American | 42 | 42 |
| Unknown | 41 | 41 |
| Asian | 42 | 42 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 40 | 40.5 |
| White | 44 | 48 |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 36 | 42 |
Console operator age breakdown
The average age of console operators is 40+ years years old, representing 62% of the console operator population.
Console operator age breakdown
| Console Operator Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 62% |
| 30-40 years | 27% |
| 20-30 years | 11% |
Console operator educational attainment
- Bachelor's, 37%
- Associate, 28%
- High School Diploma, 22%
- Diploma, 6%
- Other Degrees, 7%
Console operators by degree level
| Console operator degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 37% |
| Associate | 28% |
| High School Diploma | 22% |
| Diploma | 6% |
| Other Degrees | 7% |
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Console operator wage gap by degree level
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| Master's Degree | $50,344 |
| High School Diploma or Less | $39,883 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $46,225 |
| Doctorate Degree | $48,886 |
| Some College/ Associate Degree | $39,717 |
Console operator employment statistics
Most console operators work for a private in the finance industry.
Company size where console operators work
Below, you can see the size of companies where console operators work.
Console operator jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 4% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 11% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 18% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 8% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 25% |
| > 10,000 employees | 34% |
Console operator jobs by company type
Employees with the console operator job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most console operators prefer to work at private companies over public companies.
Console operator jobs by sector
| Company type | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 5% |
| Public | 37% |
| Private | 56% |
| Government | 3% |
Console operator jobs by industry
The most common industries for console operators are finance, technology and manufacturing.
Console operator industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Fortune 500 | 17% |
| Finance | 10% |
| Technology | 9% |
| Manufacturing | 8% |
| Professional | 7% |
| Utilities | 6% |
| Health Care | 6% |
| Retail | 5% |
| Energy | 5% |
| Media | 4% |
| Education | 4% |
| Telecommunication | 3% |
| Hospitality | 3% |
| Transportation | 2% |
| Government | 2% |
| Construction | 2% |
| Non Profits | 2% |
| Insurance | 2% |
| Pharmaceutical | 1% |
| Automotive | 1% |
| Real Estate | 1% |
Console operator turnover and employment statistics
Console operator unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for console operators between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Console operator unemployment rate by year
| Year | Console operator unemployment rate |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 8.49% |
| 2011 | 8.75% |
| 2012 | 6.38% |
| 2013 | 7.50% |
| 2014 | 5.73% |
| 2015 | 4.44% |
| 2016 | 3.46% |
| 2017 | 3.72% |
| 2018 | 2.51% |
| 2019 | 2.84% |
| 2020 | 3.82% |
| 2021 | 3.65% |
Average console operator tenure
The average console operator stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 2,106 console operators resumes in Zippia's database.
Console operator tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 14% |
| 1-2 years | 31% |
| 3-4 years | 19% |
| 5-7 years | 16% |
| 8-10 years | 7% |
| 11+ years | 13% |
Console operator LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of console 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Data Operator | 4.67% | 104,846 |
| Office Automation Assistant | 5.99% | 41,654 |
| Office Copy Selector | 7.17% | 35,811 |
| Console Operator | 10.21% | - |
| Policy Issue Clerk | 11.18% | 67,037 |
| Bioinformatics Assistant | 11.19% | 6,078 |
| Photocopying Machine Operator | 14.20% | 53,665 |
Similar console operator jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Data Operator | 4.67% | 104,846 |
| Office Automation Assistant | 5.99% | 41,654 |
| Office Copy Selector | 7.17% | 35,811 |
| Policy Issue Clerk | 11.18% | 67,037 |
| Bioinformatics Assistant | 11.19% | 6,078 |
| Photocopying Machine Operator | 14.20% | 53,665 |
Foreign languages spoken by console operators
The most common foreign language among console operators is Spanish at 71.4%. The second-most popular foreign language spoken is French at 10.2% and Arabic is the third-most popular at 6.1%.
- Spanish, 71.4%
- French, 10.2%
- Arabic, 6.1%
- Russian, 4.1%
- Romanian, 2.0%
- Other, 6.2%
Console operator languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 71.4% |
| French | 10.2% |
| Arabic | 6.1% |
| Russian | 4.1% |
| Romanian | 2.0% |
| Other | 6.2% |
