Extraction operator demographics and statistics in the US
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Extraction operator gender statistics
15.7% of extraction operators are women and 84.3% of extraction operators are men.
- Male, 84.3%
- Female, 15.7%
Extraction operator gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Male | 84.3% |
| Female | 15.7% |
Extraction operator gender pay gap
Women earn 94¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$39,370
Female income
$36,946
Extraction operator gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in extraction operator positions over time. Currently, 15.7% of extraction operators are female.
Extraction operator gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 88.76% | 11.24% |
| 2011 | 88.76% | 11.24% |
| 2012 | 85.22% | 14.78% |
| 2013 | 79.61% | 20.39% |
| 2014 | 76.38% | 23.62% |
| 2015 | 81.86% | 18.14% |
| 2016 | 82.03% | 17.97% |
| 2017 | 80.00% | 20.00% |
| 2018 | 91.22% | 8.78% |
| 2019 | 90.93% | 9.07% |
| 2020 | 83.54% | 16.46% |
| 2021 | 84.34% | 15.66% |
Extraction operator related jobs gender ratio
We compared extraction 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% |
| Extraction Operator | 84% | 16% |
| Green Chain Operator | 99% | 1% |
| Tower Crane Operator | 99% | 1% |
| Dredge Operator | 99% | 1% |
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Extraction operator demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among extraction operators is White, which makes up 73.5% of all extraction operators. Comparatively, 13.8% of extraction operators are Hispanic or Latino and 6.7% of extraction operators are Black or African American.
- White, 73.5%
- Hispanic or Latino, 13.8%
- Black or African American, 6.7%
- Unknown, 4.3%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.9%
- Asian, 0.8%
Extraction operator race
| Extraction operator race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 73.5% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 13.8% |
| Black or African American | 6.7% |
| Unknown | 4.3% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.9% |
| Asian | 0.8% |
Extraction operator race and ethnicity over time
See how extraction operator racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Extraction operator race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 69.50% | 12.30% | 1.10% | 14.43% |
| 2011 | 76.10% | 11.22% | 0.49% | 7.32% |
| 2012 | 70.70% | 9.77% | 0.47% | 15.81% |
| 2013 | 79.89% | 5.29% | 1.06% | 11.11% |
| 2014 | 71.88% | 10.42% | 1.04% | 15.10% |
| 2015 | 68.89% | 11.67% | 1.67% | 11.11% |
| 2016 | 61.35% | 19.04% | 1.10% | 15.34% |
| 2017 | 79.49% | 8.14% | 1.10% | 6.89% |
| 2018 | 75.85% | 7.55% | 1.51% | 12.08% |
| 2019 | 76.67% | 6.06% | 0.91% | 12.42% |
| 2020 | 78.00% | 4.40% | 2.00% | 11.60% |
| 2021 | 73.52% | 6.72% | 0.79% | 13.83% |
Extraction operator wage gap by race
According to our data, white extraction operators have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Black or african american extraction operators have the lowest average salary at $38,646.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $39,614 |
| White | $40,093 |
| Black or African American | $38,646 |
| Asian | $39,360 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $39,154 |
Extraction operator age breakdown
The average age of extraction operators is 40+ years years old, representing 49% of the extraction operator population.
Extraction operator age breakdown
| Extraction Operator Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 49% |
| 30-40 years | 30% |
| 20-30 years | 21% |
Extraction operator educational attainment
The most common degree for extraction operators is high school diploma, with 50% of extraction operators earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are associate degree degree at 24% and associate degree degree at 15%.
- High School Diploma, 50%
- Associate, 24%
- Bachelor's, 15%
- Diploma, 5%
- Other Degrees, 6%
Extraction operators by degree level
| Extraction operator degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| High School Diploma | 50% |
| Associate | 24% |
| Bachelor's | 15% |
| Diploma | 5% |
| Other Degrees | 6% |
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Extraction operator wage gap by degree level
According to the data, extraction operators with a Associate degree earn more than those without, at $39,996 annually. With a Bachelor's degree, extraction operators earn a median annual income of $39,602 compared to $39,170 for extraction operators with an High School Diploma degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| High School Diploma or Less | $39,170 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $39,602 |
| Some College/ Associate Degree | $39,996 |
Extraction operator employment statistics
Company size where extraction operators work
Below, you can see the size of companies where extraction operators work.
Extraction operator jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 6% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 10% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 4% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 6% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 40% |
| > 10,000 employees | 34% |
Extraction operator jobs by industry
The most common industries for extraction operators are manufacturing, health care and construction.
Extraction operator industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Manufacturing | 33% |
| Fortune 500 | 16% |
| Health Care | 9% |
| Construction | 7% |
| Professional | 7% |
| Finance | 5% |
| Energy | 5% |
| Retail | 4% |
| Technology | 4% |
| Agriculture | 4% |
| Pharmaceutical | 2% |
| Transportation | 2% |
| Education | 2% |
Extraction operator turnover and employment statistics
Extraction operator unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for extraction operators between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Extraction operator unemployment rate by year
| Year | Extraction operator unemployment rate |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 11.11% |
| 2011 | 15.91% |
| 2012 | 15.69% |
| 2013 | 7.84% |
| 2014 | 9.80% |
| 2015 | 9.32% |
| 2016 | 7.89% |
| 2017 | 5.51% |
| 2018 | 5.09% |
| 2019 | 4.17% |
| 2020 | 8.11% |
| 2021 | 5.12% |
Average extraction operator tenure
The average extraction operator stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 187 extraction operators resumes in Zippia's database.
Extraction operator tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 19% |
| 1-2 years | 32% |
| 3-4 years | 17% |
| 5-7 years | 14% |
| 8-10 years | 6% |
| 11+ years | 12% |
Extraction operator LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of extraction 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Crane Person | 1.94% | 30,830 |
| Electric Truck Driver | 3.85% | 431,826 |
| Refuse Collector | 4.13% | 3,298 |
| Extraction Operator | 4.33% | - |
| Car Bracer | 4.67% | 6,029 |
| Apple Packing Header | 6.68% | 614 |
| Offbearer | 10.43% | 16 |
Similar extraction operator jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Crane Person | 1.94% | 30,830 |
| Electric Truck Driver | 3.85% | 431,826 |
| Refuse Collector | 4.13% | 3,298 |
| Car Bracer | 4.67% | 6,029 |
| Apple Packing Header | 6.68% | 614 |
| Offbearer | 10.43% | 16 |
Foreign languages spoken by extraction operators
- Spanish, 100.0%
Extraction operator languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 100.0% |