Excavator backhoe operator demographics and statistics in the US
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Excavator backhoe operator demographics by:
Excavator backhoe operator gender statistics
2.4% of excavator backhoe operators are women and 97.6% of excavator backhoe operators are men.
- Male, 97.6%
- Female, 2.4%
Excavator backhoe operator gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Male | 97.6% |
| Female | 2.4% |
Excavator backhoe operator gender pay gap
Women earn 98¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$44,181
Female income
$43,504
Excavator backhoe operator gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in excavator backhoe operator positions over time. Currently, 2.4% of excavator backhoe operators are female.
Excavator backhoe operator gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 99.23% | 0.77% |
| 2011 | 99.92% | 0.08% |
| 2012 | 99.74% | 0.26% |
| 2013 | 99.83% | 0.17% |
| 2014 | 99.91% | 0.09% |
| 2015 | 99.75% | 0.25% |
| 2016 | 99.65% | 0.35% |
| 2017 | 99.52% | 0.48% |
| 2018 | 98.37% | 1.63% |
| 2019 | 97.73% | 2.27% |
| 2020 | 98.85% | 1.15% |
| 2021 | 97.61% | 2.39% |
Excavator backhoe operator related jobs gender ratio
We compared excavator backhoe 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% |
| Excavator Backhoe Operator | 98% | 2% |
| Green Chain Operator | 99% | 1% |
| Tower Crane Operator | 99% | 1% |
| Dredge Operator | 99% | 1% |
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Excavator backhoe operator demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among excavator backhoe operators is White, which makes up 67.3% of all excavator backhoe operators. Comparatively, 16.0% of excavator backhoe operators are Hispanic or Latino and 9.2% of excavator backhoe operators are Black or African American.
- White, 67.3%
- Hispanic or Latino, 16.0%
- Black or African American, 9.2%
- Unknown, 3.7%
- Asian, 2.5%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 1.3%
Excavator backhoe operator race
| Excavator backhoe operator race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 67.3% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 16.0% |
| Black or African American | 9.2% |
| Unknown | 3.7% |
| Asian | 2.5% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 1.3% |
Excavator backhoe operator race and ethnicity over time
See how excavator backhoe operator racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Excavator backhoe operator race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 84.48% | 3.57% | 1.08% | 8.07% |
| 2011 | 81.40% | 5.35% | 1.08% | 9.73% |
| 2012 | 82.04% | 4.16% | 0.76% | 9.83% |
| 2013 | 79.57% | 5.29% | 1.06% | 11.91% |
| 2014 | 81.78% | 4.34% | 0.22% | 10.41% |
| 2015 | 82.96% | 4.67% | 0.81% | 8.52% |
| 2016 | 82.71% | 4.38% | 0.42% | 9.58% |
| 2017 | 80.88% | 4.61% | 0.23% | 11.52% |
| 2018 | 70.99% | 11.14% | 1.32% | 13.33% |
| 2019 | 70.92% | 8.45% | 1.68% | 16.33% |
| 2020 | 68.52% | 11.36% | 1.77% | 13.22% |
| 2021 | 67.25% | 9.24% | 2.55% | 16.02% |
Excavator backhoe operator wage gap by race
According to our data, white excavator backhoe operators have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Black or african american excavator backhoe operators have the lowest average salary at $42,890.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $44,487 |
| White | $46,392 |
| Black or African American | $42,890 |
| Asian | $43,957 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $43,264 |
Average excavator backhoe operator age
See how the average age of excavator backhoe operators varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Excavator backhoe operator age by race and gender
| Race | Male age | Female age |
|---|---|---|
| Unknown | 36 | |
| White | 43 | 39 |
| Black or African American | 43 | 47 |
| Asian | 29 | |
| Hispanic or Latino | 41 | 33 |
Excavator backhoe operator age breakdown
The average age of excavator backhoe operators is 40+ years years old, representing 56% of the excavator backhoe operator population.
Excavator backhoe operator age breakdown
| Excavator Backhoe Operator Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 56% |
| 30-40 years | 23% |
| 20-30 years | 20% |
Excavator backhoe operator educational attainment
The most common degree for excavator backhoe operators is high school diploma, with 58% of excavator backhoe operators earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are associate degree degree at 14% and associate degree degree at 13%.
- High School Diploma, 58%
- Associate, 14%
- Diploma, 13%
- Bachelor's, 7%
- Other Degrees, 8%
Excavator backhoe operators by degree level
| Excavator backhoe operator degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| High School Diploma | 58% |
| Associate | 14% |
| Diploma | 13% |
| Bachelor's | 7% |
| Other Degrees | 8% |
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Excavator backhoe operator employment statistics
Most excavator backhoe operators work for a private in the construction industry.
Company size where excavator backhoe operators work
Below, you can see the size of companies where excavator backhoe operators work.
Excavator backhoe operator jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 4% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 22% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 27% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 10% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 25% |
| > 10,000 employees | 12% |
Excavator backhoe operator jobs by company type
Employees with the excavator backhoe operator job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most excavator backhoe operators prefer to work at private companies over public companies.
Excavator backhoe operator jobs by sector
| Company type | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Public | 15% |
| Private | 79% |
| Government | 6% |
Excavator backhoe operator jobs by industry
The most common industries for excavator backhoe operators are construction, professional and manufacturing.
Excavator backhoe operator industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Construction | 27% |
| Professional | 11% |
| Manufacturing | 10% |
| Utilities | 9% |
| Transportation | 5% |
| Government | 5% |
| Energy | 5% |
| Fortune 500 | 5% |
| Retail | 5% |
| Hospitality | 4% |
| Telecommunication | 2% |
| Media | 2% |
| Non Profits | 2% |
| Health Care | 2% |
| Technology | 2% |
| Internet | 1% |
| Automotive | 1% |
| Insurance | 1% |
| Finance | 1% |
Excavator backhoe operator turnover and employment statistics
Excavator backhoe operator unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for excavator backhoe operators between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Excavator backhoe operator unemployment rate by year
| Year | Excavator backhoe operator unemployment rate |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 10.47% |
| 2011 | 12.79% |
| 2012 | 10.09% |
| 2013 | 10.82% |
| 2014 | 5.09% |
| 2015 | 5.65% |
| 2016 | 6.54% |
| 2017 | 4.51% |
| 2018 | 6.04% |
| 2019 | 4.23% |
| 2020 | 4.98% |
| 2021 | 4.87% |
Average excavator backhoe operator tenure
The average excavator backhoe operator stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 820 excavator backhoe operators resumes in Zippia's database.
Excavator backhoe operator tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 24% |
| 1-2 years | 33% |
| 3-4 years | 15% |
| 5-7 years | 13% |
| 8-10 years | 6% |
| 11+ years | 8% |
Excavator backhoe operator LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of excavator backhoe 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Excavator Backhoe Operator | 1.88% | - |
| Acid Crane Operator | 1.94% | 26,262 |
| Autoclave Operator | 3.85% | 59,642 |
| Recyclable Materials Collector | 4.13% | 6,962 |
| Merchandise Collector | 4.67% | 10,264 |
| Hand Packer/Packager | 6.68% | 21,621 |
| Plywood Layup Line Back Feeder | 10.43% | 47,721 |
Similar excavator backhoe operator jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Acid Crane Operator | 1.94% | 26,262 |
| Autoclave Operator | 3.85% | 59,642 |
| Recyclable Materials Collector | 4.13% | 6,962 |
| Merchandise Collector | 4.67% | 10,264 |
| Hand Packer/Packager | 6.68% | 21,621 |
| Plywood Layup Line Back Feeder | 10.43% | 47,721 |
Foreign languages spoken by excavator backhoe operators
- Spanish, 80.0%
- Portuguese, 20.0%
Excavator backhoe operator languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 80.0% |
| Portuguese | 20.0% |
