Excavator operator demographics and statistics in the US
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Excavator operator demographics by:
Excavator operator gender statistics
3.9% of excavator operators are women and 96.1% of excavator operators are men.
- Male, 96.1%
- Female, 3.9%
Excavator operator gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Male | 96.1% |
| Female | 3.9% |
Excavator operator gender pay gap
Women earn 98¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$45,178
Female income
$44,451
Excavator operator gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in excavator operator positions over time. Currently, 3.9% of excavator operators are female.
Excavator operator gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 98.72% | 1.28% |
| 2011 | 99.87% | 0.13% |
| 2012 | 99.57% | 0.43% |
| 2013 | 99.72% | 0.28% |
| 2014 | 99.85% | 0.15% |
| 2015 | 99.58% | 0.42% |
| 2016 | 99.41% | 0.59% |
| 2017 | 99.21% | 0.79% |
| 2018 | 97.31% | 2.69% |
| 2019 | 96.29% | 3.71% |
| 2020 | 98.11% | 1.89% |
| 2021 | 96.08% | 3.92% |
Excavator operator related jobs gender ratio
We compared excavator 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 Operator | 96% | 4% |
| Green Chain Operator | 99% | 1% |
| Tower Crane Operator | 99% | 1% |
| Dredge Operator | 99% | 1% |
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Excavator operator demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among excavator operators is White, which makes up 67.3% of all excavator operators. Comparatively, 16.0% of excavator operators are Hispanic or Latino and 9.2% of excavator 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 operator race
| Excavator 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 operator race and ethnicity over time
See how excavator operator racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Excavator 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 operator wage gap by race
According to our data, white excavator operators have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Black or african american excavator operators have the lowest average salary at $43,793.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $45,506 |
| White | $47,554 |
| Black or African American | $43,793 |
| Asian | $44,937 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $44,193 |
Average excavator operator age
See how the average age of excavator operators varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Excavator 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 operator age breakdown
The average age of excavator operators is 40+ years years old, representing 56% of the excavator operator population.
Excavator operator age breakdown
| Excavator Operator Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 56% |
| 30-40 years | 23% |
| 20-30 years | 20% |
Excavator operator educational attainment
The most common degree for excavator operators is high school diploma, with 56% of excavator operators earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are associate degree degree at 13% and associate degree degree at 12%.
- High School Diploma, 56%
- Associate, 13%
- Diploma, 12%
- Bachelor's, 10%
- Other Degrees, 9%
Excavator operators by degree level
| Excavator operator degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| High School Diploma | 56% |
| Associate | 13% |
| Diploma | 12% |
| Bachelor's | 10% |
| Other Degrees | 9% |
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Excavator operator employment statistics
Most excavator operators work for a private in the construction industry.
Company size where excavator operators work
Below, you can see the size of companies where excavator operators work.
Excavator operator jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 9% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 14% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 31% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 11% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 26% |
| > 10,000 employees | 8% |
Excavator operator jobs by company type
Employees with the excavator operator job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most excavator operators prefer to work at private companies over public companies.
Excavator operator jobs by sector
| Company type | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 1% |
| Public | 14% |
| Private | 83% |
| Government | 2% |
Excavator operator jobs by industry
The most common industries for excavator operators are construction, professional and manufacturing.
Excavator operator industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Construction | 40% |
| Professional | 11% |
| Manufacturing | 9% |
| Energy | 6% |
| Fortune 500 | 5% |
| Hospitality | 4% |
| Utilities | 4% |
| Start-up | 3% |
| Technology | 3% |
| Transportation | 2% |
| Finance | 2% |
| Government | 2% |
| Retail | 2% |
| Non Profits | 2% |
| Media | 1% |
| Internet | 1% |
| Automotive | 1% |
| Health Care | 1% |
| Telecommunication | 1% |
| Agriculture | 1% |
| Real Estate | 1% |
| Education | 1% |
| Insurance | 1% |
Excavator operator turnover and employment statistics
Excavator operator unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for excavator operators between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Excavator operator unemployment rate by year
| Year | Excavator 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 operator tenure
The average excavator operator stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 1,434 excavator operators resumes in Zippia's database.
Excavator operator tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 31% |
| 1-2 years | 31% |
| 3-4 years | 13% |
| 5-7 years | 13% |
| 8-10 years | 4% |
| 11+ years | 9% |
Excavator operator LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of excavator 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 Operator | 1.88% | - |
| Crane Person | 1.94% | 30,830 |
| Curve Saw Operator | 3.85% | 42,794 |
| Trash Collector | 4.13% | 3,364 |
| Gandy Dancer | 4.67% | 135 |
| Supplies Packer | 6.68% | 16,193 |
| Packing Machine Can Feeder | 10.43% | 31,425 |
Similar excavator operator jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Crane Person | 1.94% | 30,830 |
| Curve Saw Operator | 3.85% | 42,794 |
| Trash Collector | 4.13% | 3,364 |
| Gandy Dancer | 4.67% | 135 |
| Supplies Packer | 6.68% | 16,193 |
| Packing Machine Can Feeder | 10.43% | 31,425 |
Foreign languages spoken by excavator operators
The most common foreign language among excavator operators is Spanish at 60.0%. The second-most popular foreign language spoken is Polish at 20.0% and Dakota is the third-most popular at 10.0%.
- Spanish, 60.0%
- Polish, 20.0%
- Dakota, 10.0%
- Turkish, 10.0%
Excavator operator languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 60.0% |
| Polish | 20.0% |
| Dakota | 10.0% |
| Turkish | 10.0% |
