Dam operator demographics and statistics in the US
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Dam operator gender statistics
7.3% of dam operators are women and 92.7% of dam operators are men.
- Male, 92.7%
- Female, 7.3%
Dam operator gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Male | 92.7% |
| Female | 7.3% |
Dam operator gender pay gap
Women earn 99¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$34,532
Female income
$34,270
Dam operator gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in dam operator positions over time. Currently, 7.3% of dam operators are female.
Dam operator gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 96.58% | 3.42% |
| 2011 | 96.56% | 3.44% |
| 2012 | 97.04% | 2.96% |
| 2013 | 95.69% | 4.31% |
| 2014 | 96.60% | 3.40% |
| 2015 | 97.00% | 3.00% |
| 2016 | 95.62% | 4.38% |
| 2017 | 97.64% | 2.36% |
| 2018 | 94.64% | 5.36% |
| 2019 | 94.52% | 5.48% |
| 2020 | 91.90% | 8.10% |
| 2021 | 92.68% | 7.32% |
Dam operator related jobs gender ratio
We compared dam operators with similar job titles to see how gender ratios vary. As you can see, traffic signal technician and truck spotter have the biggest gender ratio gaps.
| Job title | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Motor Vehicle Compliance Analyst | 16% | 84% |
| Special Needs Bus Attendant | 24% | 76% |
| Bus Attendant | 25% | 75% |
| Dam Operator | 93% | 7% |
| Car Jockey | 98% | 2% |
| Truck Spotter | 98% | 2% |
| Traffic Signal Technician | 98% | 2% |
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Dam operator demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among dam operators is White, which makes up 56.7% of all dam operators. Comparatively, 14.0% of dam operators are Hispanic or Latino and 11.3% of dam operators are Black or African American.
- White, 56.7%
- Hispanic or Latino, 14.0%
- Black or African American, 11.3%
- Unknown, 7.6%
- Asian, 7.3%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 3.1%
Dam operator race
| Dam operator race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 56.7% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 14.0% |
| Black or African American | 11.3% |
| Unknown | 7.6% |
| Asian | 7.3% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 3.1% |
Dam operator race and ethnicity over time
See how dam operator racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Dam operator race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 70.72% | 7.42% | 7.57% | 9.69% |
| 2011 | 67.79% | 10.12% | 7.77% | 9.65% |
| 2012 | 65.33% | 10.80% | 6.64% | 12.20% |
| 2013 | 66.73% | 9.86% | 7.77% | 11.53% |
| 2014 | 63.97% | 12.43% | 7.57% | 11.12% |
| 2015 | 63.26% | 11.90% | 5.79% | 13.86% |
| 2016 | 62.36% | 12.19% | 6.09% | 15.05% |
| 2017 | 70.19% | 7.39% | 5.48% | 12.34% |
| 2018 | 60.87% | 14.87% | 7.50% | 12.20% |
| 2019 | 64.91% | 9.09% | 5.83% | 15.22% |
| 2020 | 61.18% | 10.97% | 9.17% | 12.53% |
| 2021 | 56.70% | 11.31% | 7.28% | 14.02% |
Dam operator wage gap by race
According to our data, white dam operators have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Hispanic or latino dam operators have the lowest average salary at $32,800.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $34,625 |
| White | $36,964 |
| Black or African American | $33,588 |
| Asian | $34,822 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $32,800 |
Average dam operator age
See how the average age of dam operators varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Dam operator age by race and gender
| Race | Male age | Female age |
|---|---|---|
| White | 43 | 48 |
| Black or African American | 50 | 49.5 |
| Asian | 41 | |
| Hispanic or Latino | 37.5 |
Dam operator age breakdown
The average age of dam operators is 40+ years years old, representing 60% of the dam operator population.
Dam operator age breakdown
| Dam Operator Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 60% |
| 30-40 years | 27% |
| 20-30 years | 13% |
Dam operator educational attainment
The most common degree for dam operators is bachelor's degree, with 39% of dam operators earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are associate degree degree at 28% and associate degree degree at 22%.
- Bachelor's, 39%
- Associate, 28%
- High School Diploma, 22%
- Master's, 3%
- Other Degrees, 8%
Dam operators by degree level
| Dam operator degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 39% |
| Associate | 28% |
| High School Diploma | 22% |
| Master's | 3% |
| Other Degrees | 8% |
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Dam operator wage gap by degree level
According to the data, dam operators with a Bachelor's degree earn more than those without, at $37,097 annually. With a Associate degree, dam operators earn a median annual income of $32,828 compared to $31,905 for dam operators with an High School Diploma degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| High School Diploma or Less | $31,905 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $37,097 |
| Some College/ Associate Degree | $32,828 |
Dam operator employment statistics
Company size where dam operators work
Below, you can see the size of companies where dam operators work.
Dam operator jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 15% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 15% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 23% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 8% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 8% |
| > 10,000 employees | 31% |
Dam operator turnover and employment statistics
Dam operator unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for dam operators between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Dam operator unemployment rate by year
| Year | Dam operator unemployment rate |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 8.15% |
| 2011 | 4.42% |
| 2012 | 8.22% |
| 2013 | 5.91% |
| 2014 | 6.37% |
| 2015 | 2.55% |
| 2016 | 3.50% |
| 2017 | 2.46% |
| 2018 | 0.67% |
| 2019 | 3.23% |
| 2020 | 5.86% |
| 2021 | 4.26% |
Average dam operator tenure
The average dam operator stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 96 dam operators resumes in Zippia's database.
Dam operator tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 22% |
| 1-2 years | 12% |
| 3-4 years | 11% |
| 5-7 years | 19% |
| 8-10 years | 16% |
| 11+ years | 22% |
Dam operator LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of dam 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Hiker | 2.50% | 59,643 |
| Transportation Worker | 5.73% | 38,912 |
| Auto Servicer | 5.79% | 6,865 |
| Dam Operator | 8.00% | - |
| Diesel Engine Inspector | 11.12% | 37,542 |
| Dining Car Conductor | 12.88% | 8,299 |
Similar dam operator jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Hiker | 2.50% | 59,643 |
| Transportation Worker | 5.73% | 38,912 |
| Auto Servicer | 5.79% | 6,865 |
| Diesel Engine Inspector | 11.12% | 37,542 |
| Dining Car Conductor | 12.88% | 8,299 |