Dredge operator demographics and statistics in the US
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Dredge operator gender statistics
0.7% of dredge operators are women and 99.3% of dredge operators are men.
- Male, 99.3%
- Female, 0.7%
Dredge operator gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Male | 99.3% |
| Female | 0.7% |
Dredge operator gender pay gap
Women earn 94¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$36,383
Female income
$34,048
Dredge operator gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in dredge operator positions over time. Currently, 0.7% of dredge operators are female.
Dredge operator gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 99.77% | 0.23% |
| 2011 | 99.98% | 0.02% |
| 2012 | 99.92% | 0.08% |
| 2013 | 99.95% | 0.05% |
| 2014 | 99.97% | 0.03% |
| 2015 | 99.92% | 0.08% |
| 2016 | 99.89% | 0.11% |
| 2017 | 99.85% | 0.15% |
| 2018 | 99.65% | 0.35% |
| 2019 | 99.63% | 0.37% |
| 2020 | 99.28% | 0.72% |
| 2021 | 99.32% | 0.68% |
Dredge operator related jobs gender ratio
We compared dredge 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% |
| Green Chain Operator | 99% | 1% |
| Tower Crane Operator | 99% | 1% |
| Dredge Operator | 99% | 1% |
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Dredge operator demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among dredge operators is White, which makes up 67.0% of all dredge operators. Comparatively, 19.5% of dredge operators are Hispanic or Latino and 7.7% of dredge operators are Black or African American.
- White, 67.0%
- Hispanic or Latino, 19.5%
- Black or African American, 7.7%
- Unknown, 4.3%
- Asian, 0.8%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.7%
Dredge operator race
| Dredge operator race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 67.0% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 19.5% |
| Black or African American | 7.7% |
| Unknown | 4.3% |
| Asian | 0.8% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.7% |
Dredge operator race and ethnicity over time
See how dredge operator racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Dredge operator race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 78.14% | 4.56% | 0.85% | 13.75% |
| 2011 | 75.06% | 6.35% | 0.85% | 15.41% |
| 2012 | 75.51% | 5.14% | 0.76% | 15.48% |
| 2013 | 73.17% | 6.28% | 0.84% | 17.58% |
| 2014 | 75.25% | 5.32% | 0.22% | 16.07% |
| 2015 | 76.43% | 5.65% | 0.81% | 14.17% |
| 2016 | 76.17% | 5.36% | 0.42% | 15.24% |
| 2017 | 74.34% | 5.59% | 0.23% | 17.17% |
| 2018 | 69.32% | 8.53% | 1.51% | 17.73% |
| 2019 | 70.13% | 7.04% | 0.91% | 18.08% |
| 2020 | 71.47% | 5.38% | 2.00% | 17.25% |
| 2021 | 66.98% | 7.70% | 0.79% | 19.49% |
Dredge operator wage gap by race
According to our data, white dredge operators have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Black or african american dredge operators have the lowest average salary at $33,849.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $38,123 |
| White | $39,564 |
| Black or African American | $33,849 |
| Asian | $35,317 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $35,355 |
Dredge operator age breakdown
The average age of dredge operators is 40+ years years old, representing 49% of the dredge operator population.
Dredge operator age breakdown
| Dredge Operator Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 49% |
| 30-40 years | 30% |
| 20-30 years | 21% |
Dredge operator educational attainment
The most common degree for dredge operators is high school diploma, with 45% of dredge operators earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are associate degree degree at 26% and associate degree degree at 15%.
- High School Diploma, 45%
- Associate, 26%
- Diploma, 15%
- Bachelor's, 11%
- Other Degrees, 3%
Dredge operators by degree level
| Dredge operator degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| High School Diploma | 45% |
| Associate | 26% |
| Diploma | 15% |
| Bachelor's | 11% |
| Other Degrees | 3% |
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Dredge operator wage gap by degree level
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| High School Diploma or Less | $35,507 |
| Some College/ Associate Degree | $36,854 |
Dredge operator employment statistics
Most dredge operators work for a private in the construction industry.
Company size where dredge operators work
Below, you can see the size of companies where dredge operators work.
Dredge operator jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 2% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 11% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 34% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 14% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 30% |
| > 10,000 employees | 9% |
Dredge operator jobs by company type
Employees with the dredge operator job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most dredge operators prefer to work at private companies over public companies.
Dredge operator jobs by sector
| Company type | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 2% |
| Public | 21% |
| Private | 64% |
| Government | 12% |
Dredge operator jobs by industry
The most common industries for dredge operators are construction, professional and manufacturing.
Dredge operator industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Construction | 20% |
| Professional | 17% |
| Manufacturing | 13% |
| Transportation | 7% |
| Government | 7% |
| Energy | 7% |
| Non Profits | 4% |
| Fortune 500 | 4% |
| Hospitality | 4% |
| Education | 2% |
| Finance | 2% |
| Internet | 2% |
| Media | 2% |
| Start-up | 2% |
| Insurance | 2% |
| Retail | 2% |
| Technology | 2% |
Dredge operator turnover and employment statistics
Dredge operator unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for dredge operators between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Dredge operator unemployment rate by year
| Year | Dredge operator unemployment rate |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 10.47% |
| 2011 | 12.79% |
| 2012 | 10.09% |
| 2013 | 10.82% |
| 2014 | 5.09% |
| 2015 | 5.65% |
| 2016 | 6.54% |
| 2017 | 4.51% |
| 2018 | 5.09% |
| 2019 | 4.17% |
| 2020 | 8.11% |
| 2021 | 5.12% |
Average dredge operator tenure
The average dredge operator stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 178 dredge operators resumes in Zippia's database.
Dredge operator tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 27% |
| 1-2 years | 24% |
| 3-4 years | 16% |
| 5-7 years | 19% |
| 8-10 years | 7% |
| 11+ years | 7% |
Dredge operator LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of dredge 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Locomotive Crane Operator | 1.94% | 26,282 |
| Tractor Operator | 3.85% | 49,115 |
| Automated Residential Collection Operator | 4.13% | 34,502 |
| Dredge Operator | 4.33% | - |
| Corrugator Helper | 4.67% | 13,435 |
| Mat Packer | 6.68% | 16,154 |
| Bar Catcher | 10.43% | 3,130 |
Similar dredge operator jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Locomotive Crane Operator | 1.94% | 26,282 |
| Tractor Operator | 3.85% | 49,115 |
| Automated Residential Collection Operator | 4.13% | 34,502 |
| Corrugator Helper | 4.67% | 13,435 |
| Mat Packer | 6.68% | 16,154 |
| Bar Catcher | 10.43% | 3,130 |