Electric system operator demographics and statistics in the US
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Electric system operator gender statistics
4.5% of electric system operators are women and 95.5% of electric system operators are men.
- Male, 95.5%
- Female, 4.5%
Electric system operator gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Male | 95.5% |
| Female | 4.5% |
Electric system operator gender pay gap
Women earn $1.05 for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$64,891
Female income
$67,929
Electric system operator gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in electric system operator positions over time. Currently, 4.5% of electric system operators are female.
Electric system operator gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 94.81% | 5.19% |
| 2011 | 95.20% | 4.80% |
| 2012 | 95.54% | 4.46% |
| 2013 | 96.16% | 3.84% |
| 2014 | 94.62% | 5.38% |
| 2015 | 94.96% | 5.04% |
| 2016 | 95.71% | 4.29% |
| 2017 | 94.81% | 5.19% |
| 2018 | 93.65% | 6.35% |
| 2019 | 94.15% | 5.85% |
| 2020 | 92.61% | 7.39% |
| 2021 | 95.45% | 4.55% |
Electric system operator related jobs gender ratio
| Job title | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Electric System Operator | 95% | 5% |
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Electric system operator demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among electric system operators is White, which makes up 77.3% of all electric system operators. Comparatively, 8.8% of electric system operators are Hispanic or Latino and 5.3% of electric system operators are Black or African American.
- White, 77.3%
- Hispanic or Latino, 8.8%
- Black or African American, 5.3%
- Unknown, 4.5%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 2.4%
- Asian, 1.7%
Electric system operator race
| Electric system operator race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 77.3% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 8.8% |
| Black or African American | 5.3% |
| Unknown | 4.5% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 2.4% |
| Asian | 1.7% |
Electric system operator race and ethnicity over time
See how electric system operator racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Electric system operator race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 80.33% | 7.67% | 0.49% | 7.18% |
| 2011 | 80.56% | 8.06% | 1.02% | 6.30% |
| 2012 | 82.01% | 6.56% | 1.44% | 6.47% |
| 2013 | 79.87% | 7.31% | 1.08% | 6.86% |
| 2014 | 81.25% | 6.34% | 1.30% | 7.90% |
| 2015 | 80.37% | 5.30% | 1.74% | 8.22% |
| 2016 | 79.95% | 7.03% | 1.65% | 7.99% |
| 2017 | 82.04% | 5.96% | 1.36% | 7.23% |
| 2018 | 83.25% | 5.56% | 1.39% | 6.25% |
| 2019 | 82.95% | 5.28% | 1.07% | 6.65% |
| 2020 | 77.97% | 4.78% | 2.05% | 7.60% |
| 2021 | 77.35% | 5.29% | 1.74% | 8.76% |
Electric system operator wage gap by race
According to our data, asian electric system operators have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Unknown electric system operators have the lowest average salary at $54,526.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $54,526 |
| White | $64,343 |
| Black or African American | $67,517 |
| Asian | $79,286 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $61,265 |
Average electric system operator age
See how the average age of electric system operators varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Electric system operator age by race and gender
| Race | Male age | Female age |
|---|---|---|
| Unknown | 45 | |
| White | 48 | 43.5 |
| Black or African American | 50 | |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 42.5 | |
| Hispanic or Latino | 46 |
Electric system operator age breakdown
The average age of electric system operators is 40+ years years old, representing 71% of the electric system operator population.
Electric system operator age breakdown
| Electric System Operator Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 71% |
| 30-40 years | 24% |
| 20-30 years | 5% |
Electric system operator educational attainment
The most common degree for electric system operators is bachelor's degree, with 52% of electric system operators earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are associate degree degree at 19% and associate degree degree at 7%.
- Bachelor's, 52%
- Associate, 19%
- Master's, 7%
- High School Diploma, 7%
- Other Degrees, 15%
Electric system operators by degree level
| Electric system operator degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 52% |
| Associate | 19% |
| Master's | 7% |
| High School Diploma | 7% |
| Other Degrees | 15% |
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Electric system operator wage gap by degree level
According to the data, electric system operators with a Bachelor's degree earn more than those without, at $80,507 annually. With a Associate degree, electric system operators earn a median annual income of $78,436 compared to $62,538 for electric system operators with an High School Diploma degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| High School Diploma or Less | $62,538 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $80,507 |
| Some College/ Associate Degree | $78,436 |
Electric system operator employment statistics
Most electric system operators work for a private in the utilities industry.
Company size where electric system operators work
Below, you can see the size of companies where electric system operators work.
Electric system operator jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 50 - 100 employees | 12% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 23% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 15% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 15% |
| > 10,000 employees | 35% |
Electric system operator jobs by company type
Employees with the electric system operator job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most electric system operators prefer to work at private companies over public companies.
Electric system operator jobs by sector
| Company type | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 4% |
| Public | 35% |
| Private | 50% |
| Government | 12% |
Electric system operator jobs by industry
The most common industries for electric system operators are utilities, energy and government.
Electric system operator industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Utilities | 26% |
| Energy | 23% |
| Fortune 500 | 13% |
| Government | 10% |
| Manufacturing | 10% |
| Education | 3% |
| Automotive | 3% |
| Health Care | 3% |
| Internet | 3% |
| Professional | 3% |
| Start-up | 3% |
Electric system operator turnover and employment statistics
Electric system operator unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for electric system operators between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Electric system operator unemployment rate by year
| Year | Electric system operator unemployment rate |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 2.49% |
| 2011 | 3.19% |
| 2012 | 2.40% |
| 2013 | 2.30% |
| 2014 | 2.09% |
| 2015 | 1.91% |
| 2016 | 1.70% |
| 2017 | 0.98% |
| 2018 | 1.09% |
| 2019 | 1.23% |
| 2020 | 2.69% |
| 2021 | 1.40% |
Average electric system operator tenure
The average electric system operator stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 52 electric system operators resumes in Zippia's database.
Electric system operator tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 18% |
| 1-2 years | 18% |
| 3-4 years | 11% |
| 5-7 years | 22% |
| 8-10 years | 7% |
| 11+ years | 24% |
Electric system operator LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of electric system 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Steam Engineer | 4.19% | 963 |
| Electric System Operator | 4.62% | - |
| Reactor Operator | 4.80% | 30,994 |
| Oil Pipeline Dispatcher | 10.89% | 6,214 |
Similar electric system operator jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Steam Engineer | 4.19% | 963 |
| Reactor Operator | 4.80% | 30,994 |
| Oil Pipeline Dispatcher | 10.89% | 6,214 |
Foreign languages spoken by electric system operators
- Arabic, 50.0%
- Spanish, 50.0%
Electric system operator languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Arabic | 50.0% |
| Spanish | 50.0% |