Edger operator demographics and statistics in the US
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Edger operator gender statistics
6.7% of edger operators are women and 93.3% of edger operators are men.
- Male, 93.3%
- Female, 6.7%
Edger operator gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Male | 93.3% |
| Female | 6.7% |
Edger operator gender pay gap
Women earn 99¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$36,191
Female income
$35,836
Edger operator gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in edger operator positions over time. Currently, 6.7% of edger operators are female.
Edger operator gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 93.41% | 6.59% |
| 2011 | 93.20% | 6.80% |
| 2012 | 94.12% | 5.88% |
| 2013 | 94.28% | 5.72% |
| 2014 | 93.91% | 6.09% |
| 2015 | 94.68% | 5.32% |
| 2016 | 94.13% | 5.87% |
| 2017 | 93.22% | 6.78% |
| 2018 | 93.11% | 6.89% |
| 2019 | 93.77% | 6.23% |
| 2020 | 92.98% | 7.02% |
| 2021 | 93.31% | 6.69% |
Edger operator related jobs gender ratio
We compared edger 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% |
| Edger Operator | 93% | 7% |
| Green Chain Operator | 99% | 1% |
| Tower Crane Operator | 99% | 1% |
| Dredge Operator | 99% | 1% |
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Edger operator demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among edger operators is White, which makes up 66.0% of all edger operators. Comparatively, 13.9% of edger operators are Hispanic or Latino and 13.0% of edger operators are Black or African American.
- White, 66.0%
- Hispanic or Latino, 13.9%
- Black or African American, 13.0%
- Unknown, 4.0%
- Asian, 2.4%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.7%
Edger operator race
| Edger operator race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 66.0% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 13.9% |
| Black or African American | 13.0% |
| Unknown | 4.0% |
| Asian | 2.4% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.7% |
Edger operator race and ethnicity over time
See how edger operator racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Edger operator race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 70.79% | 13.20% | 2.27% | 11.73% |
| 2011 | 69.52% | 13.16% | 2.24% | 13.22% |
| 2012 | 70.18% | 12.89% | 2.17% | 12.75% |
| 2013 | 69.79% | 12.59% | 2.35% | 13.12% |
| 2014 | 69.72% | 12.43% | 2.61% | 12.94% |
| 2015 | 71.18% | 11.15% | 2.23% | 13.38% |
| 2016 | 68.62% | 13.99% | 2.13% | 13.19% |
| 2017 | 70.17% | 11.95% | 2.32% | 13.44% |
| 2018 | 68.67% | 12.63% | 2.75% | 13.54% |
| 2019 | 71.60% | 11.26% | 2.40% | 12.31% |
| 2020 | 66.39% | 13.28% | 2.66% | 12.75% |
| 2021 | 66.04% | 12.98% | 2.37% | 13.93% |
Edger operator wage gap by race
According to our data, asian edger operators have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Black or african american edger operators have the lowest average salary at $35,424.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $36,240 |
| White | $36,216 |
| Black or African American | $35,424 |
| Asian | $36,999 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $36,093 |
Average edger operator age
See how the average age of edger operators varies based on ethnicity and gender.
Male
Female
Edger 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 |
Edger operator age breakdown
The average age of edger operators is 40+ years years old, representing 60% of the edger operator population.
Edger operator age breakdown
| Edger Operator Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 60% |
| 30-40 years | 24% |
| 20-30 years | 17% |
Edger operator educational attainment
The most common degree for edger operators is high school diploma, with 53% of edger operators earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are associate degree degree at 17% and associate degree degree at 11%.
- High School Diploma, 53%
- Associate, 17%
- Diploma, 11%
- Bachelor's, 11%
- Other Degrees, 8%
Edger operators by degree level
| Edger operator degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| High School Diploma | 53% |
| Associate | 17% |
| Diploma | 11% |
| Bachelor's | 11% |
| Other Degrees | 8% |
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Edger operator wage gap by degree level
According to the data, edger operators with a Associate degree earn more than those without, at $36,962 annually. With a High School Diploma degree, edger operators earn a median annual income of $36,269 compared to $36,206 for edger operators with an Bachelor's degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| High School Diploma or Less | $36,269 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $36,206 |
| Some College/ Associate Degree | $36,962 |
Edger operator employment statistics
Most edger operators work for a private in the manufacturing industry.
Company size where edger operators work
Below, you can see the size of companies where edger operators work.
Edger operator jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 10% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 21% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 24% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 9% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 18% |
| > 10,000 employees | 18% |
Edger operator jobs by company type
Employees with the edger operator job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most edger operators prefer to work at private companies over public companies.
Edger operator jobs by sector
| Company type | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Public | 16% |
| Private | 81% |
| Government | 2% |
Edger operator jobs by industry
The most common industries for edger operators are manufacturing, construction and professional.
Edger operator industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Manufacturing | 28% |
| Construction | 10% |
| Professional | 10% |
| Media | 7% |
| Retail | 7% |
| Transportation | 6% |
| Health Care | 5% |
| Fortune 500 | 5% |
| Hospitality | 5% |
| Technology | 5% |
| Finance | 2% |
| Government | 2% |
| Automotive | 2% |
| Energy | 2% |
| Start-up | 1% |
| Real Estate | 1% |
| Agriculture | 1% |
Edger operator turnover and employment statistics
Edger operator unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for edger operators between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Edger operator unemployment rate by year
| Year | Edger 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 edger operator tenure
The average edger operator stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 262 edger operators resumes in Zippia's database.
Edger operator tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 24% |
| 1-2 years | 29% |
| 3-4 years | 14% |
| 5-7 years | 16% |
| 8-10 years | 6% |
| 11+ years | 12% |
Edger operator LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of edger 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Mill Crane Operator | 1.94% | 30,973 |
| Edger Operator | 3.85% | - |
| Residential Recycle Driver | 4.13% | 50,000 |
| Auto Porter | 4.59% | 13,724 |
| Hand Trucker | 4.67% | 18,234 |
| Egg Packer | 6.68% | 16,063 |
| Green Chain Puller | 10.43% | 11,803 |
Similar edger operator jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Mill Crane Operator | 1.94% | 30,973 |
| Residential Recycle Driver | 4.13% | 50,000 |
| Auto Porter | 4.59% | 13,724 |
| Hand Trucker | 4.67% | 18,234 |
| Egg Packer | 6.68% | 16,063 |
| Green Chain Puller | 10.43% | 11,803 |
Foreign languages spoken by edger operators
- German, 100.0%
Edger operator languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| German | 100.0% |