Cooler operator demographics and statistics in the US
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Cooler operator gender statistics
12.0% of cooler operators are women and 88.0% of cooler operators are men.
- Male, 88.0%
- Female, 12.0%
Cooler operator gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Male | 88.0% |
| Female | 12.0% |
Cooler operator gender pay gap
Women earn 99¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$41,239
Female income
$40,826
Cooler operator gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in cooler operator positions over time. Currently, 12.0% of cooler operators are female.
Cooler operator gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 88.22% | 11.78% |
| 2011 | 87.87% | 12.13% |
| 2012 | 89.42% | 10.58% |
| 2013 | 89.69% | 10.31% |
| 2014 | 89.06% | 10.94% |
| 2015 | 90.38% | 9.62% |
| 2016 | 89.44% | 10.56% |
| 2017 | 87.90% | 12.10% |
| 2018 | 87.72% | 12.28% |
| 2019 | 88.83% | 11.17% |
| 2020 | 87.49% | 12.51% |
| 2021 | 88.04% | 11.96% |
Cooler operator related jobs gender ratio
We compared cooler 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% |
| Cooler Operator | 88% | 12% |
| Green Chain Operator | 99% | 1% |
| Tower Crane Operator | 99% | 1% |
| Dredge Operator | 99% | 1% |
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Cooler operator demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among cooler operators is White, which makes up 57.9% of all cooler operators. Comparatively, 19.3% of cooler operators are Hispanic or Latino and 15.4% of cooler operators are Black or African American.
- White, 57.9%
- Hispanic or Latino, 19.3%
- Black or African American, 15.4%
- Unknown, 4.3%
- Asian, 2.3%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.8%
Cooler operator race
| Cooler operator race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 57.9% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 19.3% |
| Black or African American | 15.4% |
| Unknown | 4.3% |
| Asian | 2.3% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.8% |
Cooler operator race and ethnicity over time
See how cooler operator racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Cooler operator race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 62.65% | 15.59% | 2.25% | 17.07% |
| 2011 | 61.38% | 15.54% | 2.21% | 18.56% |
| 2012 | 62.04% | 15.28% | 2.14% | 18.09% |
| 2013 | 61.65% | 14.98% | 2.32% | 18.45% |
| 2014 | 61.58% | 14.82% | 2.58% | 18.28% |
| 2015 | 63.04% | 13.53% | 2.21% | 18.71% |
| 2016 | 60.48% | 16.38% | 2.10% | 18.52% |
| 2017 | 62.03% | 14.34% | 2.29% | 18.78% |
| 2018 | 60.53% | 15.02% | 2.73% | 18.88% |
| 2019 | 63.46% | 13.65% | 2.37% | 17.65% |
| 2020 | 58.25% | 15.67% | 2.63% | 18.09% |
| 2021 | 57.90% | 15.36% | 2.35% | 19.27% |
Cooler operator wage gap by race
According to our data, asian cooler operators have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Black or african american cooler operators have the lowest average salary at $40,346.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $41,295 |
| White | $41,268 |
| Black or African American | $40,346 |
| Asian | $42,180 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $41,125 |
Average cooler operator age
See how the average age of cooler operators varies based on ethnicity and gender.
Male
Female
Cooler operator age by race and gender
| Race | Male age | Female age |
|---|---|---|
| Black or African American | 44 | 37 |
| Unknown | 40 | 44 |
| Asian | 42.5 | |
| Hispanic or Latino | 42 | 42 |
| White | 45 | 49.5 |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 34 |
Cooler operator age breakdown
The average age of cooler operators is 40+ years years old, representing 60% of the cooler operator population.
Cooler operator age breakdown
| Cooler Operator Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 60% |
| 30-40 years | 24% |
| 20-30 years | 17% |
Cooler operator educational attainment
The most common degree for cooler operators is high school diploma, with 59% of cooler operators earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are associate degree degree at 21% and associate degree degree at 9%.
- High School Diploma, 59%
- Associate, 21%
- Bachelor's, 9%
- Diploma, 9%
- Other Degrees, 2%
Cooler operators by degree level
| Cooler operator degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| High School Diploma | 59% |
| Associate | 21% |
| Bachelor's | 9% |
| Diploma | 9% |
| Other Degrees | 2% |
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Cooler operator wage gap by degree level
According to the data, cooler operators with a Associate degree earn more than those without, at $42,136 annually. With a High School Diploma degree, cooler operators earn a median annual income of $41,330 compared to $41,256 for cooler operators with an Bachelor's degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| High School Diploma or Less | $41,330 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $41,256 |
| Some College/ Associate Degree | $42,136 |
Cooler operator employment statistics
Company size where cooler operators work
Below, you can see the size of companies where cooler operators work.
Cooler operator jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 7% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 9% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 25% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 5% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 27% |
| > 10,000 employees | 27% |
Cooler operator jobs by industry
The most common industries for cooler operators are manufacturing, agriculture and professional.
Cooler operator industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Manufacturing | 36% |
| Agriculture | 11% |
| Fortune 500 | 9% |
| Professional | 9% |
| Construction | 7% |
| Hospitality | 7% |
| Retail | 7% |
| Transportation | 4% |
| Energy | 4% |
| Finance | 2% |
| Government | 2% |
| Media | 2% |
Cooler operator turnover and employment statistics
Cooler operator unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for cooler operators between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Cooler operator unemployment rate by year
| Year | Cooler operator unemployment rate |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 17.04% |
| 2011 | 14.60% |
| 2012 | 12.67% |
| 2013 | 10.05% |
| 2014 | 9.10% |
| 2015 | 6.72% |
| 2016 | 6.89% |
| 2017 | 5.99% |
| 2018 | 5.33% |
| 2019 | 4.81% |
| 2020 | 7.22% |
| 2021 | 6.71% |
Average cooler operator tenure
The average cooler operator stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 97 cooler operators resumes in Zippia's database.
Cooler operator tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 20% |
| 1-2 years | 32% |
| 3-4 years | 18% |
| 5-7 years | 13% |
| 8-10 years | 3% |
| 11+ years | 14% |
Cooler operator LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of cooler 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Mold Shaker | 1.94% | 751 |
| Cooler Operator | 3.85% | - |
| Front Loader Residential Driver | 4.13% | 79,699 |
| Die Cleaner | 4.59% | 37,461 |
| Bridge Gang Worker | 4.67% | 23,041 |
| Timber Packer | 6.68% | 16,073 |
| Line Trucker | 10.43% | 46,087 |
Similar cooler operator jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Mold Shaker | 1.94% | 751 |
| Front Loader Residential Driver | 4.13% | 79,699 |
| Die Cleaner | 4.59% | 37,461 |
| Bridge Gang Worker | 4.67% | 23,041 |
| Timber Packer | 6.68% | 16,073 |
| Line Trucker | 10.43% | 46,087 |
Foreign languages spoken by cooler operators
- Spanish, 100.0%
Cooler operator languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 100.0% |