Emergency operator demographics and statistics in the US
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Emergency operator gender statistics
58.9% of emergency operators are women and 41.1% of emergency operators are men.
- Female, 58.9%
- Male, 41.1%
Emergency operator gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Female | 58.9% |
| Male | 41.1% |
Emergency operator gender pay gap
Women earn 97¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$40,074
Female income
$38,813
Emergency operator gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in emergency operator positions over time. Currently, 58.9% of emergency operators are female.
Emergency operator gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 53.17% | 46.83% |
| 2011 | 53.59% | 46.41% |
| 2012 | 52.20% | 47.80% |
| 2013 | 54.27% | 45.73% |
| 2014 | 51.66% | 48.34% |
| 2015 | 55.14% | 44.86% |
| 2016 | 54.19% | 45.81% |
| 2017 | 52.95% | 47.05% |
| 2018 | 39.69% | 60.31% |
| 2019 | 42.29% | 57.71% |
| 2020 | 36.24% | 63.76% |
| 2021 | 41.11% | 58.89% |
Emergency operator related jobs gender ratio
We compared emergency operators with similar job titles to see how gender ratios vary. As you can see, centrifugal operator and flight information expediter have the biggest gender ratio gaps.
| Job title | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Cosmetician | 3% | 97% |
| Schedule Checker | 10% | 90% |
| Plant Clerk | 14% | 86% |
| Emergency Operator | 41% | 59% |
| Raw Scales Operator | 95% | 5% |
| Flight Information Expediter | 95% | 5% |
| Centrifugal Operator | 96% | 4% |
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Emergency operator demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among emergency operators is White, which makes up 72.1% of all emergency operators. Comparatively, 11.1% of emergency operators are Hispanic or Latino and 9.1% of emergency operators are Black or African American.
- White, 72.1%
- Hispanic or Latino, 11.1%
- Black or African American, 9.1%
- Unknown, 6.0%
- Asian, 0.9%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.8%
Emergency operator race
| Emergency operator race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 72.1% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 11.1% |
| Black or African American | 9.1% |
| Unknown | 6.0% |
| Asian | 0.9% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.8% |
Emergency operator race and ethnicity over time
See how emergency operator racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Emergency operator race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 75.41% | 9.59% | 1.82% | 10.57% |
| 2011 | 72.29% | 11.37% | 1.84% | 11.47% |
| 2012 | 72.43% | 10.81% | 2.40% | 12.06% |
| 2013 | 73.67% | 10.30% | 2.21% | 10.51% |
| 2014 | 71.75% | 11.62% | 1.92% | 12.02% |
| 2015 | 72.03% | 11.76% | 1.89% | 11.94% |
| 2016 | 72.37% | 10.12% | 3.03% | 11.86% |
| 2017 | 72.17% | 9.51% | 2.13% | 13.04% |
| 2018 | 75.26% | 10.12% | 1.81% | 9.65% |
| 2019 | 77.98% | 8.31% | 0.77% | 9.25% |
| 2020 | 74.05% | 8.40% | 1.31% | 11.12% |
| 2021 | 72.13% | 9.14% | 0.90% | 11.11% |
Emergency operator wage gap by race
According to our data, hispanic or latino emergency operators have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Black or african american emergency operators have the lowest average salary at $39,513.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $39,873 |
| White | $39,610 |
| Black or African American | $39,513 |
| Asian | $40,569 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $40,823 |
Average emergency operator age
See how the average age of emergency operators varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Emergency operator age by race and gender
| Race | Male age | Female age |
|---|---|---|
| Unknown | 38.5 | |
| White | 40 | 39 |
| Black or African American | 39 | |
| Hispanic or Latino | 31 | 32 |
Emergency operator age breakdown
The average age of emergency operators is 40+ years years old, representing 46% of the emergency operator population.
Emergency operator age breakdown
| Emergency Operator Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 46% |
| 30-40 years | 31% |
| 20-30 years | 22% |
Emergency operator educational attainment
The most common degree for emergency operators is bachelor's degree, with 42% of emergency operators earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are associate degree degree at 22% and associate degree degree at 21%.
- Bachelor's, 42%
- Associate, 22%
- High School Diploma, 21%
- Master's, 6%
- Other Degrees, 9%
Emergency operators by degree level
| Emergency operator degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 42% |
| Associate | 22% |
| High School Diploma | 21% |
| Master's | 6% |
| Other Degrees | 9% |
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Emergency operator wage gap by degree level
According to the data, emergency operators with a Bachelor's degree earn more than those without, at $41,096 annually. With a Associate degree, emergency operators earn a median annual income of $40,621 compared to $39,011 for emergency operators with an High School Diploma degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| High School Diploma or Less | $39,011 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $41,096 |
| Some College/ Associate Degree | $40,621 |
Emergency operator employment statistics
Most emergency operators work for a private in the government industry.
Company size where emergency operators work
Below, you can see the size of companies where emergency operators work.
Emergency operator jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 6% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 8% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 25% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 8% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 23% |
| > 10,000 employees | 30% |
Emergency operator jobs by company type
Employees with the emergency operator job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most emergency operators prefer to work at private companies over government companies.
Emergency operator jobs by sector
| Company type | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 5% |
| Public | 21% |
| Private | 49% |
| Government | 25% |
Emergency operator jobs by industry
The most common industries for emergency operators are government, health care and manufacturing.
Emergency operator industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Government | 22% |
| Health Care | 12% |
| Manufacturing | 8% |
| Technology | 8% |
| Professional | 7% |
| Fortune 500 | 7% |
| Utilities | 6% |
| Energy | 5% |
| Transportation | 4% |
| Education | 4% |
| Media | 2% |
| Telecommunication | 2% |
| Retail | 2% |
| Finance | 2% |
| Non Profits | 2% |
| Internet | 1% |
| Automotive | 1% |
| Construction | 1% |
| Hospitality | 1% |
| Start-up | 1% |
| Insurance | 1% |
| Real Estate | 1% |
Emergency operator turnover and employment statistics
Emergency operator unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for emergency operators between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Emergency operator unemployment rate by year
| Year | Emergency operator unemployment rate |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 8.02% |
| 2011 | 6.93% |
| 2012 | 5.71% |
| 2013 | 5.09% |
| 2014 | 4.22% |
| 2015 | 3.94% |
| 2016 | 3.81% |
| 2017 | 3.05% |
| 2018 | 1.93% |
| 2019 | 1.47% |
| 2020 | 1.38% |
| 2021 | 2.39% |
Average emergency operator tenure
The average emergency operator stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 482 emergency operators resumes in Zippia's database.
Emergency operator tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 27% |
| 1-2 years | 36% |
| 3-4 years | 11% |
| 5-7 years | 9% |
| 8-10 years | 6% |
| 11+ years | 10% |
Emergency operator LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of emergency 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Stockroom Inventory Clerk | 6.40% | 83,169 |
| Bank Courier | 8.26% | 13,112 |
| Route Carrier | 9.48% | 22,260 |
| Postal Clerk | 10.33% | 93,101 |
| Product Planner | 10.63% | 85,346 |
| Machine Room Operator | 11.70% | 82,115 |
| Emergency Operator | 17.25% | - |
Similar emergency operator jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Stockroom Inventory Clerk | 6.40% | 83,169 |
| Bank Courier | 8.26% | 13,112 |
| Route Carrier | 9.48% | 22,260 |
| Postal Clerk | 10.33% | 93,101 |
| Product Planner | 10.63% | 85,346 |
| Machine Room Operator | 11.70% | 82,115 |
Foreign languages spoken by emergency operators
The most common foreign language among emergency operators is Spanish at 60.0%. The second-most popular foreign language spoken is German at 4.0% and Japanese is the third-most popular at 4.0%.
- Spanish, 60.0%
- German, 4.0%
- Japanese, 4.0%
- French, 4.0%
- Chickasaw, 4.0%
- Other, 24.0%
Emergency operator languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 60.0% |
| German | 4.0% |
| Japanese | 4.0% |
| French | 4.0% |
| Chickasaw | 4.0% |
| Other | 24.0% |
