Control tower operator demographics and statistics in the US
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Control tower operator gender statistics
15.7% of control tower operators are women and 84.3% of control tower operators are men.
- Male, 84.3%
- Female, 15.7%
Control tower operator gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Male | 84.3% |
| Female | 15.7% |
Control tower operator gender pay gap
Women earn 86¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$46,086
Female income
$39,596
Control tower operator gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in control tower operator positions over time. Currently, 15.7% of control tower operators are female.
Control tower operator gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 94.03% | 5.97% |
| 2011 | 84.32% | 15.68% |
| 2012 | 83.10% | 16.90% |
| 2013 | 82.80% | 17.20% |
| 2014 | 76.34% | 23.66% |
| 2015 | 77.71% | 22.29% |
| 2016 | 84.60% | 15.40% |
| 2017 | 83.20% | 16.80% |
| 2018 | 69.43% | 30.57% |
| 2019 | 80.21% | 19.79% |
| 2020 | 83.53% | 16.47% |
| 2021 | 84.31% | 15.69% |
Control tower operator related jobs gender ratio
We compared control tower 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% |
| Control Tower Operator | 84% | 16% |
| Green Chain Operator | 99% | 1% |
| Tower Crane Operator | 99% | 1% |
| Dredge Operator | 99% | 1% |
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Control tower operator demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among control tower operators is White, which makes up 67.3% of all control tower operators. Comparatively, 16.1% of control tower operators are Hispanic or Latino and 10.7% of control tower operators are Black or African American.
- White, 67.3%
- Hispanic or Latino, 16.1%
- Black or African American, 10.7%
- Unknown, 3.6%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 1.6%
- Asian, 0.7%
Control tower operator race
| Control tower operator race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 67.3% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 16.1% |
| Black or African American | 10.7% |
| Unknown | 3.6% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 1.6% |
| Asian | 0.7% |
Control tower operator race and ethnicity over time
See how control tower operator racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Control tower operator race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 68.89% | 17.61% | 0.53% | 9.79% |
| 2011 | 70.74% | 14.02% | 0.85% | 13.08% |
| 2012 | 70.03% | 13.42% | 0.95% | 12.58% |
| 2013 | 72.65% | 14.87% | 1.28% | 8.73% |
| 2014 | 71.30% | 11.51% | 0.79% | 14.26% |
| 2015 | 70.22% | 15.74% | 0.73% | 10.96% |
| 2016 | 70.87% | 13.81% | 0.32% | 12.62% |
| 2017 | 71.52% | 14.05% | 0.60% | 11.88% |
| 2018 | 71.39% | 12.95% | 0.57% | 11.47% |
| 2019 | 71.14% | 12.16% | 2.08% | 12.18% |
| 2020 | 66.95% | 13.22% | 1.23% | 13.34% |
| 2021 | 67.31% | 10.74% | 0.70% | 16.10% |
Control tower operator wage gap by race
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $46,756 |
| White | $48,153 |
| Black or African American | $44,093 |
| Asian | $46,060 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $45,468 |
Average control tower operator age
See how the average age of control tower operators varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Female
Control tower operator age by race and gender
| Race | Male age | Female age |
|---|---|---|
| Unknown | 45 | |
| White | 49 | |
| Black or African American | 48.5 | |
| Hispanic or Latino | 50 |
Control tower operator age breakdown
The average age of control tower operators is 40+ years years old, representing 73% of the control tower operator population.
Control tower operator age breakdown
| Control Tower Operator Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 73% |
| 30-40 years | 23% |
| 20-30 years | 5% |
Control tower operator educational attainment
The most common degree for control tower operators is bachelor's degree, with 35% of control tower operators earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are high school diploma degree at 28% and high school diploma degree at 27%.
- Bachelor's, 35%
- High School Diploma, 28%
- Associate, 27%
- Master's, 3%
- Other Degrees, 7%
Control tower operators by degree level
| Control tower operator degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 35% |
| High School Diploma | 28% |
| Associate | 27% |
| Master's | 3% |
| Other Degrees | 7% |
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Control tower operator wage gap by degree level
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| High School Diploma or Less | $45,635 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $46,829 |
| Some College/ Associate Degree | $47,937 |
Control tower operator employment statistics
Most control tower operators work for a private in the manufacturing industry.
Company size where control tower operators work
Below, you can see the size of companies where control tower operators work.
Control tower operator jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 50 - 100 employees | 17% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 19% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 10% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 14% |
| > 10,000 employees | 40% |
Control tower operator jobs by company type
Employees with the control tower operator job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most control tower operators prefer to work at private companies over public companies.
Control tower operator jobs by sector
| Company type | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Public | 32% |
| Private | 54% |
| Government | 14% |
Control tower operator jobs by industry
The most common industries for control tower operators are manufacturing, transportation and government.
Control tower operator industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Manufacturing | 16% |
| Transportation | 14% |
| Government | 12% |
| Fortune 500 | 12% |
| Finance | 9% |
| Technology | 9% |
| Energy | 5% |
| Utilities | 5% |
| Construction | 5% |
| Hospitality | 5% |
| Professional | 5% |
| Non Profits | 2% |
| Insurance | 2% |
Control tower operator turnover and employment statistics
Control tower operator unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for control tower operators between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Control tower operator unemployment rate by year
| Year | Control tower operator unemployment rate |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 13.28% |
| 2011 | 9.36% |
| 2012 | 8.67% |
| 2013 | 6.09% |
| 2014 | 5.14% |
| 2015 | 3.73% |
| 2016 | 5.73% |
| 2017 | 4.62% |
| 2018 | 4.30% |
| 2019 | 3.10% |
| 2020 | 5.99% |
| 2021 | 6.25% |
Average control tower operator tenure
The average control tower operator stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 193 control tower operators resumes in Zippia's database.
Control tower operator tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 19% |
| 1-2 years | 32% |
| 3-4 years | 18% |
| 5-7 years | 13% |
| 8-10 years | 3% |
| 11+ years | 13% |
Control tower operator LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of control tower 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Control Tower Operator | 1.94% | - |
| Stacker Operator | 3.85% | 58,796 |
| Garbage Person | 4.13% | 31,747 |
| Steamer | 4.59% | 134 |
| Wood Handler | 4.67% | 26,065 |
| Food Packer | 6.68% | 64,278 |
| Shingle Catcher | 10.43% | 69 |
Similar control tower operator jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Stacker Operator | 3.85% | 58,796 |
| Garbage Person | 4.13% | 31,747 |
| Steamer | 4.59% | 134 |
| Wood Handler | 4.67% | 26,065 |
| Food Packer | 6.68% | 64,278 |
| Shingle Catcher | 10.43% | 69 |
Foreign languages spoken by control tower operators
- Spanish, 100.0%
Control tower operator languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 100.0% |