Continuous operator demographics and statistics in the US
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Continuous operator gender statistics
24.2% of continuous operators are women and 75.8% of continuous operators are men.
- Male, 75.8%
- Female, 24.2%
Continuous operator gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Male | 75.8% |
| Female | 24.2% |
Continuous operator gender pay gap
Women earn 79¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$38,402
Female income
$30,306
Continuous operator gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in continuous operator positions over time. Currently, 24.2% of continuous operators are female.
Continuous operator gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 78.38% | 21.62% |
| 2011 | 77.79% | 22.21% |
| 2012 | 72.39% | 27.61% |
| 2013 | 66.82% | 33.18% |
| 2014 | 73.76% | 26.24% |
| 2015 | 77.35% | 22.65% |
| 2016 | 66.04% | 33.96% |
| 2017 | 63.86% | 36.14% |
| 2018 | 76.69% | 23.31% |
| 2019 | 74.12% | 25.88% |
| 2020 | 77.18% | 22.82% |
| 2021 | 75.79% | 24.21% |
Continuous operator related jobs gender ratio
| Job title | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Continuous Operator | 76% | 24% |
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Continuous operator demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among continuous operators is White, which makes up 63.0% of all continuous operators. Comparatively, 16.7% of continuous operators are Hispanic or Latino and 9.8% of continuous operators are Black or African American.
- White, 63.0%
- Hispanic or Latino, 16.7%
- Black or African American, 9.8%
- Unknown, 4.8%
- Asian, 4.8%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.9%
Continuous operator race
| Continuous operator race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 63.0% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 16.7% |
| Black or African American | 9.8% |
| Unknown | 4.8% |
| Asian | 4.8% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.9% |
Continuous operator race and ethnicity over time
See how continuous operator racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Continuous operator race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 71.98% | 14.65% | 1.49% | 9.82% |
| 2011 | 71.15% | 10.16% | 2.64% | 13.28% |
| 2012 | 69.32% | 11.83% | 2.36% | 12.73% |
| 2013 | 74.75% | 10.87% | 1.48% | 10.48% |
| 2014 | 69.93% | 10.88% | 2.72% | 14.57% |
| 2015 | 69.27% | 11.76% | 2.49% | 13.90% |
| 2016 | 67.09% | 11.90% | 2.40% | 15.51% |
| 2017 | 69.13% | 10.79% | 2.61% | 14.25% |
| 2018 | 72.01% | 9.47% | 2.28% | 13.69% |
| 2019 | 66.73% | 12.00% | 2.78% | 16.33% |
| 2020 | 71.73% | 8.54% | 2.54% | 10.00% |
| 2021 | 63.02% | 9.79% | 4.80% | 16.66% |
Continuous operator wage gap by race
According to our data, black or african american continuous operators have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Unknown continuous operators have the lowest average salary at $35,207.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $35,207 |
| White | $39,883 |
| Black or African American | $41,876 |
| Asian | $37,084 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $38,302 |
Average continuous operator age
See how the average age of continuous operators varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Continuous operator age by race and gender
| Race | Male age | Female age |
|---|---|---|
| Unknown | 47 | |
| White | 47 | |
| Black or African American | 54 | |
| Asian | 48 | |
| Hispanic or Latino | 43.5 |
Continuous operator age breakdown
The average age of continuous operators is 40+ years years old, representing 67% of the continuous operator population.
Continuous operator age breakdown
| Continuous Operator Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 67% |
| 30-40 years | 27% |
| 20-30 years | 5% |
Continuous operator educational attainment
The most common degree for continuous operators is bachelor's degree, with 67% of continuous operators earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are master's degree degree at 12% and master's degree degree at 9%.
- Bachelor's, 67%
- Master's, 12%
- High School Diploma, 9%
- Associate, 7%
- Other Degrees, 5%
Continuous operators by degree level
| Continuous operator degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 67% |
| Master's | 12% |
| High School Diploma | 9% |
| Associate | 7% |
| Other Degrees | 5% |
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Continuous operator employment statistics
Most continuous operators work for a private in the manufacturing industry.
Company size where continuous operators work
Below, you can see the size of companies where continuous operators work.
Continuous operator jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 4% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 7% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 13% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 9% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 33% |
| > 10,000 employees | 33% |
Continuous operator jobs by company type
Employees with the continuous operator job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most continuous operators prefer to work at private companies over public companies.
Continuous operator jobs by sector
| Company type | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 4% |
| Public | 36% |
| Private | 55% |
| Government | 6% |
Continuous operator jobs by industry
The most common industries for continuous operators are manufacturing, transportation and automotive.
Continuous operator industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Manufacturing | 23% |
| Fortune 500 | 19% |
| Transportation | 8% |
| Automotive | 8% |
| Finance | 8% |
| Technology | 6% |
| Government | 5% |
| Energy | 5% |
| Construction | 5% |
| Retail | 3% |
| Professional | 3% |
| Pharmaceutical | 2% |
| Telecommunication | 2% |
| Health Care | 2% |
| Education | 2% |
| Insurance | 2% |
Continuous operator turnover and employment statistics
Continuous operator unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for continuous operators between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Continuous operator unemployment rate by year
| Year | Continuous operator unemployment rate |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 5.24% |
| 2011 | 3.32% |
| 2012 | 3.86% |
| 2013 | 3.12% |
| 2014 | 1.93% |
| 2015 | 5.51% |
| 2016 | 3.39% |
| 2017 | 1.61% |
| 2018 | 1.67% |
| 2019 | 1.65% |
| 2020 | 2.74% |
| 2021 | 3.04% |
Average continuous operator tenure
The average continuous operator stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 115 continuous operators resumes in Zippia's database.
Continuous operator tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 41% |
| 1-2 years | 17% |
| 3-4 years | 4% |
| 5-7 years | 14% |
| 8-10 years | 7% |
| 11+ years | 16% |
Continuous operator LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of continuous 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Stationary Fireman | 4.19% | 465 |
| Utility Plant Operative | 4.62% | 19,159 |
| Substation Operator | 4.80% | 26,322 |
| Continuous Operator | 10.89% | - |
Similar continuous operator jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Stationary Fireman | 4.19% | 465 |
| Utility Plant Operative | 4.62% | 19,159 |
| Substation Operator | 4.80% | 26,322 |
Foreign languages spoken by continuous operators
The most common foreign language among continuous operators is Spanish at 50.0%. The second-most popular foreign language spoken is Japanese at 16.7% and French is the third-most popular at 16.7%.
- Spanish, 50.0%
- Japanese, 16.7%
- French, 16.7%
- Vietnamese, 16.7%
Continuous operator languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 50.0% |
| Japanese | 16.7% |
| French | 16.7% |
| Vietnamese | 16.7% |