Engine room operator demographics and statistics in the US
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Engine room operator demographics by:
Engine room operator gender statistics
44.3% of engine room operators are women and 55.7% of engine room operators are men.
- Male, 55.7%
- Female, 44.3%
Engine room operator gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Male | 55.7% |
| Female | 44.3% |
Engine room operator gender pay gap
Women earn 95¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$38,412
Female income
$36,413
Engine room operator gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in engine room operator positions over time. Currently, 44.3% of engine room operators are female.
Engine room operator gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 64.92% | 35.08% |
| 2011 | 74.82% | 25.18% |
| 2012 | 64.88% | 35.12% |
| 2013 | 64.57% | 35.43% |
| 2014 | 66.87% | 33.13% |
| 2015 | 68.44% | 31.56% |
| 2016 | 76.83% | 23.17% |
| 2017 | 70.89% | 29.11% |
| 2018 | 58.71% | 41.29% |
| 2019 | 57.77% | 42.23% |
| 2020 | 64.88% | 35.12% |
| 2021 | 55.68% | 44.32% |
Engine room operator related jobs gender ratio
| Job title | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Engine Room Operator | 56% | 44% |
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Engine room operator demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among engine room operators is White, which makes up 59.0% of all engine room operators. Comparatively, 18.3% of engine room operators are Hispanic or Latino and 10.0% of engine room operators are Black or African American.
- White, 59.0%
- Hispanic or Latino, 18.3%
- Black or African American, 10.0%
- Asian, 7.7%
- Unknown, 4.6%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.4%
Engine room operator race
| Engine room operator race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 59.0% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 18.3% |
| Black or African American | 10.0% |
| Asian | 7.7% |
| Unknown | 4.6% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.4% |
Engine room operator race and ethnicity over time
See how engine room operator racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Engine room operator race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 67.06% | 11.00% | 4.83% | 14.90% |
| 2011 | 66.94% | 10.51% | 5.43% | 14.45% |
| 2012 | 65.33% | 11.09% | 4.38% | 16.33% |
| 2013 | 65.90% | 9.96% | 5.30% | 16.90% |
| 2014 | 66.35% | 10.74% | 4.34% | 15.81% |
| 2015 | 65.40% | 9.97% | 5.04% | 16.09% |
| 2016 | 66.21% | 9.58% | 5.20% | 16.14% |
| 2017 | 65.96% | 8.78% | 6.04% | 15.81% |
| 2018 | 65.27% | 10.16% | 5.40% | 16.19% |
| 2019 | 63.35% | 7.90% | 8.14% | 17.40% |
| 2020 | 60.92% | 8.06% | 8.21% | 17.95% |
| 2021 | 58.97% | 10.04% | 7.72% | 18.26% |
Engine room operator wage gap by race
According to our data, white engine room operators have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Black or african american engine room operators have the lowest average salary at $37,068.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $38,123 |
| White | $40,086 |
| Black or African American | $37,068 |
| Asian | $37,941 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $38,910 |
Average engine room operator age
See how the average age of engine room operators varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Engine room operator age by race and gender
| Race | Male age | Female age |
|---|---|---|
| Unknown | 47.5 | |
| White | 53 | 51 |
| Black or African American | 52 | |
| Asian | 47 | |
| Hispanic or Latino | 52 |
Engine room operator age breakdown
The average age of engine room operators is 40+ years years old, representing 79% of the engine room operator population.
Engine room operator age breakdown
| Engine Room Operator Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 79% |
| 30-40 years | 17% |
| 20-30 years | 4% |
Engine room operator educational attainment
The most common degree for engine room operators is high school diploma, with 38% of engine room operators earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are bachelor's degree degree at 28% and bachelor's degree degree at 19%.
- High School Diploma, 38%
- Bachelor's, 28%
- Associate, 19%
- Diploma, 8%
- Other Degrees, 7%
Engine room operators by degree level
| Engine room operator degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| High School Diploma | 38% |
| Bachelor's | 28% |
| Associate | 19% |
| Diploma | 8% |
| Other Degrees | 7% |
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Engine room operator wage gap by degree level
According to the data, engine room operators with a Bachelor's degree earn more than those without, at $41,177 annually. With a Associate degree, engine room operators earn a median annual income of $36,917 compared to $35,722 for engine room operators with an High School Diploma degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| High School Diploma or Less | $35,722 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $41,177 |
| Some College/ Associate Degree | $36,917 |
Engine room operator employment statistics
Most engine room operators work for a private in the manufacturing industry.
Company size where engine room operators work
Below, you can see the size of companies where engine room operators work.
Engine room operator jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 3% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 14% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 22% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 8% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 25% |
| > 10,000 employees | 28% |
Engine room operator jobs by company type
Employees with the engine room operator job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most engine room operators prefer to work at private companies over public companies.
Engine room operator jobs by sector
| Company type | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 3% |
| Public | 28% |
| Private | 68% |
| Government | 1% |
Engine room operator jobs by industry
The most common industries for engine room operators are manufacturing, health care and finance.
Engine room operator industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Manufacturing | 25% |
| Fortune 500 | 14% |
| Finance | 7% |
| Health Care | 7% |
| Retail | 7% |
| Professional | 6% |
| Technology | 6% |
| Media | 4% |
| Transportation | 4% |
| Hospitality | 4% |
| Construction | 3% |
| Education | 3% |
| Utilities | 2% |
| Pharmaceutical | 1% |
| Internet | 1% |
| Government | 1% |
| Automotive | 1% |
| Telecommunication | 1% |
| Energy | 1% |
| Non Profits | 1% |
| Real Estate | 1% |
Engine room operator turnover and employment statistics
Engine room operator unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for engine room operators between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Engine room operator unemployment rate by year
| Year | Engine room operator unemployment rate |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 5.63% |
| 2011 | 5.36% |
| 2012 | 4.74% |
| 2013 | 3.93% |
| 2014 | 2.22% |
| 2015 | 1.81% |
| 2016 | 1.13% |
| 2017 | 2.95% |
| 2018 | 1.77% |
| 2019 | 1.86% |
| 2020 | 1.52% |
| 2021 | 1.99% |
Average engine room operator tenure
The average engine room operator stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 1,520 engine room operators resumes in Zippia's database.
Engine room operator tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 28% |
| 1-2 years | 33% |
| 3-4 years | 13% |
| 5-7 years | 14% |
| 8-10 years | 5% |
| 11+ years | 7% |
Engine room operator LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of engine room 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Engine Room Operator | 4.19% | - |
| Transmission System Operator | 4.62% | 44,024 |
| Refinery Technician | 4.80% | 7,715 |
| Control Panel Operator | 10.89% | 56,130 |
Similar engine room operator jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Transmission System Operator | 4.62% | 44,024 |
| Refinery Technician | 4.80% | 7,715 |
| Control Panel Operator | 10.89% | 56,130 |
Foreign languages spoken by engine room operators
The most common foreign language among engine room operators is Spanish at 54.7%. The second-most popular foreign language spoken is French at 7.5% and Tagalog is the third-most popular at 7.5%.
- Spanish, 54.7%
- French, 7.5%
- Tagalog, 7.5%
- Japanese, 5.7%
- Swedish, 3.8%
- Other, 20.8%
Engine room operator languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 54.7% |
| French | 7.5% |
| Tagalog | 7.5% |
| Japanese | 5.7% |
| Swedish | 3.8% |
| Other | 20.8% |
