Distributor operator demographics and statistics in the US
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Distributor operator gender statistics
18.9% of distributor operators are women and 81.1% of distributor operators are men.
- Male, 81.1%
- Female, 18.9%
Distributor operator gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Male | 81.1% |
| Female | 18.9% |
Distributor operator gender pay gap
Women earn 99¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$37,439
Female income
$37,123
Distributor operator gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in distributor operator positions over time. Currently, 18.9% of distributor operators are female.
Distributor operator gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 81.35% | 18.65% |
| 2011 | 80.84% | 19.16% |
| 2012 | 83.13% | 16.87% |
| 2013 | 83.52% | 16.48% |
| 2014 | 82.59% | 17.41% |
| 2015 | 84.56% | 15.44% |
| 2016 | 83.15% | 16.85% |
| 2017 | 80.88% | 19.12% |
| 2018 | 80.63% | 19.37% |
| 2019 | 82.25% | 17.75% |
| 2020 | 80.30% | 19.70% |
| 2021 | 81.10% | 18.90% |
Distributor operator related jobs gender ratio
We compared distributor 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% |
| Distributor Operator | 81% | 19% |
| Green Chain Operator | 99% | 1% |
| Tower Crane Operator | 99% | 1% |
| Dredge Operator | 99% | 1% |
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Distributor operator demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among distributor operators is White, which makes up 55.3% of all distributor operators. Comparatively, 19.4% of distributor operators are Hispanic or Latino and 17.2% of distributor operators are Black or African American.
- White, 55.3%
- Hispanic or Latino, 19.4%
- Black or African American, 17.2%
- Unknown, 4.5%
- Asian, 2.7%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.9%
Distributor operator race
| Distributor operator race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 55.3% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 19.4% |
| Black or African American | 17.2% |
| Unknown | 4.5% |
| Asian | 2.7% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.9% |
Distributor operator race and ethnicity over time
See how distributor operator racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Distributor operator race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 60.04% | 17.42% | 2.62% | 17.20% |
| 2011 | 58.77% | 17.38% | 2.58% | 18.69% |
| 2012 | 59.43% | 17.12% | 2.51% | 18.22% |
| 2013 | 59.05% | 16.82% | 2.69% | 18.59% |
| 2014 | 58.97% | 16.65% | 2.95% | 18.41% |
| 2015 | 60.43% | 15.37% | 2.58% | 18.85% |
| 2016 | 57.88% | 18.21% | 2.47% | 18.66% |
| 2017 | 59.42% | 16.18% | 2.66% | 18.91% |
| 2018 | 57.93% | 16.86% | 3.10% | 19.01% |
| 2019 | 60.86% | 15.48% | 2.74% | 17.78% |
| 2020 | 55.65% | 17.50% | 3.01% | 18.22% |
| 2021 | 55.30% | 17.20% | 2.72% | 19.40% |
Distributor operator wage gap by race
According to our data, asian distributor operators have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Black or african american distributor operators have the lowest average salary at $36,756.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $37,483 |
| White | $37,462 |
| Black or African American | $36,756 |
| Asian | $38,158 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $37,353 |
Average distributor operator age
See how the average age of distributor operators varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Distributor 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 |
Distributor operator age breakdown
The average age of distributor operators is 40+ years years old, representing 60% of the distributor operator population.
Distributor operator age breakdown
| Distributor Operator Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 60% |
| 30-40 years | 24% |
| 20-30 years | 17% |
Distributor operator educational attainment
The most common degree for distributor operators is high school diploma, with 30% of distributor operators earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are bachelor's degree degree at 29% and bachelor's degree degree at 25%.
- High School Diploma, 30%
- Bachelor's, 29%
- Associate, 25%
- Diploma, 6%
- Other Degrees, 10%
Distributor operators by degree level
| Distributor operator degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| High School Diploma | 30% |
| Bachelor's | 29% |
| Associate | 25% |
| Diploma | 6% |
| Other Degrees | 10% |
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Distributor operator wage gap by degree level
According to the data, distributor operators with a Associate degree earn more than those without, at $38,125 annually. With a High School Diploma degree, distributor operators earn a median annual income of $37,509 compared to $37,452 for distributor operators with an Bachelor's degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| High School Diploma or Less | $37,509 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $37,452 |
| Some College/ Associate Degree | $38,125 |
Distributor operator employment statistics
Most distributor operators work for a private in the manufacturing industry.
Company size where distributor operators work
Below, you can see the size of companies where distributor operators work.
Distributor operator jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 4% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 11% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 23% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 7% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 29% |
| > 10,000 employees | 27% |
Distributor operator jobs by company type
Employees with the distributor operator job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most distributor operators prefer to work at private companies over public companies.
Distributor operator jobs by sector
| Company type | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 2% |
| Public | 30% |
| Private | 56% |
| Government | 12% |
Distributor operator jobs by industry
The most common industries for distributor operators are manufacturing, government and retail.
Distributor operator industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Fortune 500 | 17% |
| Manufacturing | 16% |
| Government | 9% |
| Retail | 8% |
| Construction | 7% |
| Technology | 6% |
| Utilities | 5% |
| Health Care | 4% |
| Energy | 4% |
| Media | 3% |
| Professional | 3% |
| Transportation | 3% |
| Pharmaceutical | 2% |
| Finance | 2% |
| Telecommunication | 1% |
| Automotive | 1% |
| Hospitality | 1% |
| Non Profits | 1% |
| Real Estate | 1% |
| Education | 1% |
| Agriculture | 1% |
| Insurance | 1% |
Distributor operator turnover and employment statistics
Distributor operator unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for distributor operators between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Distributor operator unemployment rate by year
| Year | Distributor 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 distributor operator tenure
The average distributor operator stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 1,275 distributor operators resumes in Zippia's database.
Distributor operator tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 19% |
| 1-2 years | 30% |
| 3-4 years | 17% |
| 5-7 years | 16% |
| 8-10 years | 7% |
| 11+ years | 11% |
Distributor operator LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of distributor 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Crane Operator | 1.94% | 34,918 |
| Distributor Operator | 3.85% | - |
| Rubbish Collector | 4.13% | 3,272 |
| Washer | 4.59% | 37,789 |
| Key Grip | 4.67% | 9,300 |
| Case Folder | 6.68% | 21,794 |
| Steam Tunnel Feeder | 10.43% | 650 |
Similar distributor operator jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Crane Operator | 1.94% | 34,918 |
| Rubbish Collector | 4.13% | 3,272 |
| Washer | 4.59% | 37,789 |
| Key Grip | 4.67% | 9,300 |
| Case Folder | 6.68% | 21,794 |
| Steam Tunnel Feeder | 10.43% | 650 |
Foreign languages spoken by distributor operators
The most common foreign language among distributor operators is Spanish at 90.5%. The second-most popular foreign language spoken is Russian at 4.8% and Finnish is the third-most popular at 4.8%.
- Spanish, 90.5%
- Russian, 4.8%
- Finnish, 4.8%
Distributor operator languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 90.5% |
| Russian | 4.8% |
| Finnish | 4.8% |
