Dozer operator demographics and statistics in the US
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Dozer operator demographics by:
Dozer operator gender statistics
2.0% of dozer operators are women and 98.0% of dozer operators are men.
- Male, 98.0%
- Female, 2.0%
Dozer operator gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Male | 98.0% |
| Female | 2.0% |
Dozer operator gender pay gap
Women earn 94¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$44,992
Female income
$42,201
Dozer operator gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in dozer operator positions over time. Currently, 2.0% of dozer operators are female.
Dozer operator gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 98.34% | 1.66% |
| 2011 | 98.78% | 1.22% |
| 2012 | 98.45% | 1.55% |
| 2013 | 98.54% | 1.46% |
| 2014 | 98.45% | 1.55% |
| 2015 | 98.14% | 1.86% |
| 2016 | 97.50% | 2.50% |
| 2017 | 97.86% | 2.14% |
| 2018 | 98.37% | 1.63% |
| 2019 | 98.13% | 1.87% |
| 2020 | 98.05% | 1.95% |
| 2021 | 98.04% | 1.96% |
Dozer operator related jobs gender ratio
We compared dozer operators with similar job titles to see how gender ratios vary. As you can see, water softener installer and insulation worker have the biggest gender ratio gaps.
| Job title | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Composition Floor Setter | 34% | 66% |
| Gas Fitter | 97% | 3% |
| Insulation Worker | 97% | 2% |
| Water Softener Installer | 97% | 3% |
| Dozer Operator | 98% | 2% |
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Dozer operator demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among dozer operators is White, which makes up 67.7% of all dozer operators. Comparatively, 18.1% of dozer operators are Hispanic or Latino and 7.1% of dozer operators are Black or African American.
- White, 67.7%
- Hispanic or Latino, 18.1%
- Black or African American, 7.1%
- Unknown, 4.3%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 1.9%
- Asian, 0.9%
Dozer operator race
| Dozer operator race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 67.7% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 18.1% |
| Black or African American | 7.1% |
| Unknown | 4.3% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 1.9% |
| Asian | 0.9% |
Dozer operator race and ethnicity over time
See how dozer operator racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Dozer operator race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 75.00% | 6.55% | 0.70% | 15.10% |
| 2011 | 73.94% | 6.98% | 0.52% | 15.11% |
| 2012 | 74.12% | 6.69% | 0.79% | 15.21% |
| 2013 | 74.58% | 6.32% | 0.89% | 14.54% |
| 2014 | 73.38% | 6.26% | 0.71% | 15.90% |
| 2015 | 73.16% | 6.21% | 0.77% | 16.09% |
| 2016 | 74.10% | 6.23% | 0.51% | 15.84% |
| 2017 | 72.75% | 5.74% | 1.07% | 16.52% |
| 2018 | 72.29% | 6.97% | 0.64% | 16.69% |
| 2019 | 73.33% | 5.98% | 0.55% | 17.04% |
| 2020 | 71.31% | 6.24% | 0.77% | 15.86% |
| 2021 | 67.71% | 7.07% | 0.93% | 18.07% |
Dozer operator wage gap by race
According to our data, unknown dozer operators have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Black or african american dozer operators have the lowest average salary at $43,021.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $46,702 |
| White | $45,315 |
| Black or African American | $43,021 |
| Asian | $45,857 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $44,156 |
Average dozer operator age
See how the average age of dozer operators varies based on ethnicity and gender.
Male
Female
Dozer operator age by race and gender
| Race | Male age | Female age |
|---|---|---|
| Black or African American | 49.5 | |
| Unknown | 45 | |
| Asian | 46.5 | |
| Hispanic or Latino | 44 | 45.5 |
| White | 47 | 42 |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 53 |
Dozer operator age breakdown
The average age of dozer operators is 40+ years years old, representing 64% of the dozer operator population.
Dozer operator age breakdown
| Dozer Operator Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 64% |
| 30-40 years | 21% |
| 20-30 years | 14% |
Dozer operator educational attainment
The most common degree for dozer operators is high school diploma, with 67% of dozer operators earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are diploma degree at 12% and diploma degree at 11%.
- High School Diploma, 67%
- Diploma, 12%
- Associate, 11%
- Bachelor's, 5%
- Other Degrees, 5%
Dozer operators by degree level
| Dozer operator degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| High School Diploma | 67% |
| Diploma | 12% |
| Associate | 11% |
| Bachelor's | 5% |
| Other Degrees | 5% |
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Dozer operator wage gap by degree level
According to the data, dozer operators with a Associate degree earn more than those without, at $45,848 annually. With a Bachelor's degree, dozer operators earn a median annual income of $44,899 compared to $44,751 for dozer operators with an High School Diploma degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| High School Diploma or Less | $44,751 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $44,899 |
| Some College/ Associate Degree | $45,848 |
Dozer operator employment statistics
Most dozer operators work for a private in the construction industry.
Company size where dozer operators work
Below, you can see the size of companies where dozer operators work.
Dozer operator jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 5% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 14% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 31% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 12% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 32% |
| > 10,000 employees | 7% |
Dozer operator jobs by company type
Employees with the dozer operator job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most dozer operators prefer to work at private companies over public companies.
Dozer operator jobs by sector
| Company type | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 2% |
| Public | 18% |
| Private | 77% |
| Government | 3% |
Dozer operator jobs by industry
The most common industries for dozer operators are construction, manufacturing and professional.
Dozer operator industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Construction | 41% |
| Manufacturing | 13% |
| Professional | 10% |
| Energy | 8% |
| Fortune 500 | 4% |
| Retail | 3% |
| Finance | 3% |
| Government | 3% |
| Technology | 3% |
| Media | 2% |
| Utilities | 2% |
| Education | 2% |
| Automotive | 2% |
| Agriculture | 1% |
| Transportation | 1% |
| Internet | 1% |
| Insurance | 1% |
| Hospitality | 1% |
| Start-up | 1% |
Dozer operator turnover and employment statistics
Dozer operator unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for dozer operators between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Dozer operator unemployment rate by year
| Year | Dozer operator unemployment rate |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 16.28% |
| 2011 | 14.22% |
| 2012 | 12.70% |
| 2013 | 11.88% |
| 2014 | 8.77% |
| 2015 | 7.31% |
| 2016 | 6.72% |
| 2017 | 6.69% |
| 2018 | 6.46% |
| 2019 | 5.55% |
| 2020 | 8.40% |
| 2021 | 7.84% |
Average dozer operator tenure
The average dozer operator stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 1,199 dozer operators resumes in Zippia's database.
Dozer operator tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 33% |
| 1-2 years | 29% |
| 3-4 years | 14% |
| 5-7 years | 14% |
| 8-10 years | 3% |
| 11+ years | 7% |
Dozer operator LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of dozer 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Block Mason | 1.40% | 230 |
| Acoustical Carpenter | 1.75% | 4,652 |
| Dozer Operator | 2.22% | - |
| Sewer Repairer | 2.24% | 3,679 |
| Radio Electrician | 2.76% | 16,739 |
| Vinyl Installer | 3.39% | 15,058 |
| Sheet Metal Mechanic | 4.07% | 35,242 |
Similar dozer operator jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Block Mason | 1.40% | 230 |
| Acoustical Carpenter | 1.75% | 4,652 |
| Sewer Repairer | 2.24% | 3,679 |
| Radio Electrician | 2.76% | 16,739 |
| Vinyl Installer | 3.39% | 15,058 |
| Sheet Metal Mechanic | 4.07% | 35,242 |
Foreign languages spoken by dozer operators
- Spanish, 100.0%
Dozer operator languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 100.0% |
