Directory operator demographics and statistics in the US
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Directory operator demographics by:
Directory operator gender statistics
85.1% of directory operators are women and 14.9% of directory operators are men.
- Female, 85.1%
- Male, 14.9%
Directory operator gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Female | 85.1% |
| Male | 14.9% |
Directory operator gender pay gap
Women earn 95¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$47,434
Female income
$45,180
Directory operator related jobs gender ratio
We compared directory operators with similar job titles to see how gender ratios vary. As you can see, tandem operator and feeder switchboard operator have the biggest gender ratio gaps.
| Job title | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Switchboard Operator, Receptionist | 6% | 94% |
| Complaint Operator | 9% | 91% |
| Switchboard Operator | 13% | 87% |
| Directory Operator | 15% | 85% |
| Interceptor Operator | 77% | 23% |
| Feeder Switchboard Operator | 83% | 17% |
| Tandem Operator | 90% | 10% |
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Directory operator demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among directory operators is White, which makes up 57.1% of all directory operators. Comparatively, 16.2% of directory operators are Hispanic or Latino and 13.4% of directory operators are Black or African American.
- White, 57.1%
- Hispanic or Latino, 16.2%
- Black or African American, 13.4%
- Unknown, 8.1%
- Asian, 3.6%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 1.6%
Directory operator race
| Directory operator race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 57.1% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 16.2% |
| Black or African American | 13.4% |
| Unknown | 8.1% |
| Asian | 3.6% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 1.6% |
Directory operator wage gap by race
According to our data, hispanic or latino directory operators have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Unknown directory operators have the lowest average salary at $45,062.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $45,062 |
| White | $47,895 |
| Black or African American | $45,804 |
| Asian | $48,271 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $50,321 |
Average directory operator age
See how the average age of directory operators varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Directory operator age by race and gender
| Race | Male age | Female age |
|---|---|---|
| White | 40.5 | 46.5 |
| Black or African American | 61 | |
| Hispanic or Latino | 33 | 33 |
Directory operator age breakdown
The average age of directory operators is 40+ years years old, representing 55% of the directory operator population.
Directory operator age breakdown
| Directory Operator Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 55% |
| 30-40 years | 25% |
| 20-30 years | 20% |
Directory operator educational attainment
The most common degree for directory operators is high school diploma, with 34% of directory operators earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are associate degree degree at 34% and associate degree degree at 25%.
- High School Diploma, 34%
- Associate, 34%
- Bachelor's, 25%
- Diploma, 7%
Directory operators by degree level
| Directory operator degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| High School Diploma | 34% |
| Associate | 34% |
| Bachelor's | 25% |
| Diploma | 7% |
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Directory operator employment statistics
Company size where directory operators work
Below, you can see the size of companies where directory operators work.
Directory operator jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 16% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 16% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 4% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 4% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 16% |
| > 10,000 employees | 44% |
Directory operator jobs by industry
The most common industries for directory operators are telecommunication, retail and finance.
Directory operator industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Telecommunication | 37% |
| Fortune 500 | 19% |
| Retail | 15% |
| Finance | 7% |
| Media | 7% |
| Education | 4% |
| Construction | 4% |
| Real Estate | 4% |
| Hospitality | 4% |
Directory operator turnover and employment statistics
Average directory operator tenure
The average directory operator stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 100 directory operators resumes in Zippia's database.
Directory operator tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 11% |
| 1-2 years | 32% |
| 3-4 years | 12% |
| 5-7 years | 14% |
| 8-10 years | 4% |
| 11+ years | 27% |
Directory operator LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of directory 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Emergency Dispatch Operator | 6.75% | 48,634 |
| Accounts Receivable Assistant | 6.76% | 31,748 |
| Assistant To The Director | 7.79% | 10,369 |
| Collections, Customer Service | 8.49% | 161,544 |
| Postal Clerk | 8.68% | 93,101 |
| Directory Operator | 9.18% | - |
| Loan Services Representative | 9.31% | 85,475 |
Similar directory operator jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Emergency Dispatch Operator | 6.75% | 48,634 |
| Accounts Receivable Assistant | 6.76% | 31,748 |
| Assistant To The Director | 7.79% | 10,369 |
| Collections, Customer Service | 8.49% | 161,544 |
| Postal Clerk | 8.68% | 93,101 |
| Loan Services Representative | 9.31% | 85,475 |
