Electric operator demographics and statistics in the US
On this page
Electric operator demographics by:
Electric operator gender statistics
7.6% of electric operators are women and 92.4% of electric operators are men.
- Male, 92.4%
- Female, 7.6%
Electric operator gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Male | 92.4% |
| Female | 7.6% |
Electric operator gender pay gap
Women earn 93¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$40,678
Female income
$37,974
Electric operator gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in electric operator positions over time. Currently, 7.6% of electric operators are female.
Electric operator gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 89.99% | 10.01% |
| 2011 | 86.25% | 13.75% |
| 2012 | 94.59% | 5.41% |
| 2013 | 92.21% | 7.79% |
| 2014 | 91.04% | 8.96% |
| 2015 | 87.50% | 12.50% |
| 2016 | 90.78% | 9.22% |
| 2017 | 87.06% | 12.94% |
| 2018 | 89.15% | 10.85% |
| 2019 | 88.54% | 11.46% |
| 2020 | 92.06% | 7.94% |
| 2021 | 92.43% | 7.57% |
Electric operator related jobs gender ratio
| Job title | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Electric Operator | 92% | 8% |
Male
Female
100%
75%
50%
25%
0%
0%
25%
50%
75%
100%
Electric operator demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among electric operators is White, which makes up 77.1% of all electric operators. Comparatively, 7.8% of electric operators are Hispanic or Latino and 5.7% of electric operators are Black or African American.
- White, 77.1%
- Hispanic or Latino, 7.8%
- Black or African American, 5.7%
- Unknown, 5.5%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 2.4%
- Asian, 1.5%
Electric operator race
| Electric operator race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 77.1% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 7.8% |
| Black or African American | 5.7% |
| Unknown | 5.5% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 2.4% |
| Asian | 1.5% |
Electric operator race and ethnicity over time
See how electric operator racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Electric operator race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 81.29% | 7.85% | 0.69% | 6.55% |
| 2011 | 80.07% | 9.20% | 1.36% | 5.40% |
| 2012 | 81.55% | 6.52% | 1.91% | 5.55% |
| 2013 | 82.12% | 7.39% | 1.24% | 4.81% |
| 2014 | 84.73% | 5.55% | 1.47% | 4.11% |
| 2015 | 83.24% | 5.50% | 2.32% | 5.17% |
| 2016 | 81.20% | 5.28% | 2.22% | 5.58% |
| 2017 | 77.14% | 8.77% | 2.44% | 8.30% |
| 2018 | 81.88% | 7.42% | 1.99% | 4.99% |
| 2019 | 78.73% | 6.86% | 2.49% | 7.96% |
| 2020 | 77.30% | 6.89% | 2.54% | 8.44% |
| 2021 | 77.07% | 5.73% | 1.48% | 7.84% |
Electric operator wage gap by race
According to our data, unknown electric operators have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Black or african american electric operators have the lowest average salary at $39,746.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $41,529 |
| White | $40,843 |
| Black or African American | $39,746 |
| Asian | $40,879 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $40,415 |
Average electric operator age
See how the average age of electric operators varies based on ethnicity and gender.
Male
Female
Electric operator age by race and gender
| Race | Male age | Female age |
|---|---|---|
| Unknown | 49 | |
| White | 46 | 52 |
| Black or African American | 56 | |
| Hispanic or Latino | 40 |
Electric operator age breakdown
The average age of electric operators is 40+ years years old, representing 67% of the electric operator population.
Electric operator age breakdown
| Electric Operator Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 67% |
| 30-40 years | 29% |
| 20-30 years | 4% |
Electric operator educational attainment
The most common degree for electric operators is bachelor's degree, with 36% of electric operators earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are high school diploma degree at 31% and high school diploma degree at 16%.
- Bachelor's, 36%
- High School Diploma, 31%
- Associate, 16%
- Master's, 7%
- Other Degrees, 10%
Electric operators by degree level
| Electric operator degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 36% |
| High School Diploma | 31% |
| Associate | 16% |
| Master's | 7% |
| Other Degrees | 10% |
Electric operator jobs you might like
Electric operator wage gap by degree level
According to the data, electric operators with a Bachelor's degree earn more than those without, at $45,066 annually. With a Associate degree, electric operators earn a median annual income of $41,439 compared to $39,030 for electric operators with an High School Diploma degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| High School Diploma or Less | $39,030 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $45,066 |
| Some College/ Associate Degree | $41,439 |
Electric operator employment statistics
Most electric operators work for a private in the manufacturing industry.
Company size where electric operators work
Below, you can see the size of companies where electric operators work.
Electric operator jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 4% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 13% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 18% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 11% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 25% |
| > 10,000 employees | 30% |
Electric operator jobs by company type
Employees with the electric operator job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most electric operators prefer to work at private companies over public companies.
Electric operator jobs by sector
| Company type | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 4% |
| Public | 32% |
| Private | 62% |
| Government | 3% |
Electric operator jobs by industry
The most common industries for electric operators are manufacturing, energy and professional.
Electric operator industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Manufacturing | 20% |
| Fortune 500 | 19% |
| Energy | 11% |
| Professional | 8% |
| Technology | 8% |
| Construction | 5% |
| Automotive | 4% |
| Media | 3% |
| Utilities | 3% |
| Retail | 3% |
| Education | 3% |
| Transportation | 2% |
| Finance | 2% |
| Government | 2% |
| Health Care | 2% |
| Internet | 1% |
| Hospitality | 1% |
| Non Profits | 1% |
| Real Estate | 1% |
| Agriculture | 1% |
| Start-up | 1% |
Electric operator turnover and employment statistics
Electric operator unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for electric operators between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Electric operator unemployment rate by year
| Year | Electric operator unemployment rate |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 2.20% |
| 2011 | 2.79% |
| 2012 | 3.46% |
| 2013 | 1.72% |
| 2014 | 2.26% |
| 2015 | 2.14% |
| 2016 | 1.60% |
| 2017 | 1.75% |
| 2018 | 1.38% |
| 2019 | 1.57% |
| 2020 | 1.43% |
| 2021 | 1.84% |
Average electric operator tenure
The average electric operator stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 293 electric operators resumes in Zippia's database.
Electric operator tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 28% |
| 1-2 years | 23% |
| 3-4 years | 15% |
| 5-7 years | 17% |
| 8-10 years | 7% |
| 11+ years | 8% |
Electric operator LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of electric 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Watch Engine Operator | 4.19% | 28,063 |
| Projector Operator | 4.62% | 33,501 |
| Electric Operator | 4.80% | - |
| Water Gas Operator | 10.89% | 31,004 |
Similar electric operator jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Watch Engine Operator | 4.19% | 28,063 |
| Projector Operator | 4.62% | 33,501 |
| Water Gas Operator | 10.89% | 31,004 |
Foreign languages spoken by electric operators
The most common foreign language among electric operators is Spanish at 62.5%. The second-most popular foreign language spoken is Portuguese at 12.5% and Japanese is the third-most popular at 12.5%.
- Spanish, 62.5%
- Portuguese, 12.5%
- Japanese, 12.5%
- Chinese, 12.5%
Electric operator languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 62.5% |
| Portuguese | 12.5% |
| Japanese | 12.5% |
| Chinese | 12.5% |