Feeder switchboard operator demographics and statistics in the US
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Feeder switchboard operator demographics by:
Feeder switchboard operator gender statistics
16.9% of feeder switchboard operators are women and 83.1% of feeder switchboard operators are men.
- Male, 83.1%
- Female, 16.9%
Feeder switchboard operator gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Male | 83.1% |
| Female | 16.9% |
Feeder switchboard operator gender pay gap
Women earn 98¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$35,400
Female income
$34,712
Feeder switchboard operator gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in feeder switchboard operator positions over time. Currently, 16.9% of feeder switchboard operators are female.
Feeder switchboard operator gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 85.21% | 14.79% |
| 2011 | 86.24% | 13.76% |
| 2012 | 85.33% | 14.67% |
| 2013 | 87.25% | 12.75% |
| 2014 | 85.42% | 14.58% |
| 2015 | 86.94% | 13.06% |
| 2016 | 88.43% | 11.57% |
| 2017 | 85.84% | 14.16% |
| 2018 | 85.21% | 14.79% |
| 2019 | 90.61% | 9.39% |
| 2020 | 91.32% | 8.68% |
| 2021 | 83.10% | 16.90% |
Feeder switchboard operator related jobs gender ratio
We compared feeder switchboard operators with similar job titles to see how gender ratios vary. As you can see, tandem operator and feeder switchboard operator have the biggest gender ratio gaps.
| Job title | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Switchboard Operator, Receptionist | 6% | 94% |
| Complaint Operator | 9% | 91% |
| Switchboard Operator | 13% | 87% |
| Interceptor Operator | 77% | 23% |
| Feeder Switchboard Operator | 83% | 17% |
| Tandem Operator | 90% | 10% |
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Feeder switchboard operator demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among feeder switchboard operators is White, which makes up 61.0% of all feeder switchboard operators. Comparatively, 15.7% of feeder switchboard operators are Hispanic or Latino and 14.6% of feeder switchboard operators are Black or African American.
- White, 61.0%
- Hispanic or Latino, 15.7%
- Black or African American, 14.6%
- Asian, 3.9%
- Unknown, 3.6%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 1.2%
Feeder switchboard operator race
| Feeder switchboard operator race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 61.0% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 15.7% |
| Black or African American | 14.6% |
| Asian | 3.9% |
| Unknown | 3.6% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 1.2% |
Feeder switchboard operator race and ethnicity over time
See how feeder switchboard operator racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Feeder switchboard operator race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 66.21% | 13.30% | 3.02% | 15.42% |
| 2011 | 62.72% | 13.53% | 5.58% | 16.07% |
| 2012 | 62.18% | 16.96% | 3.18% | 13.42% |
| 2013 | 63.96% | 15.85% | 2.65% | 15.19% |
| 2014 | 62.61% | 13.14% | 3.87% | 16.93% |
| 2015 | 62.13% | 14.67% | 5.53% | 15.40% |
| 2016 | 59.62% | 14.33% | 4.04% | 18.57% |
| 2017 | 64.29% | 16.52% | 3.65% | 11.19% |
| 2018 | 65.12% | 13.75% | 3.95% | 14.39% |
| 2019 | 59.22% | 17.62% | 4.81% | 14.72% |
| 2020 | 54.34% | 15.56% | 3.83% | 18.69% |
| 2021 | 60.96% | 14.63% | 3.95% | 15.68% |
Feeder switchboard operator wage gap by race
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $35,131 |
| White | $35,415 |
| Black or African American | $34,633 |
| Asian | $35,547 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $36,295 |
Average feeder switchboard operator age
See how the average age of feeder switchboard operators varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Feeder switchboard operator age by race and gender
| Race | Male age | Female age |
|---|---|---|
| White | 59 | |
| Black or African American | 53 | |
| Hispanic or Latino | 51 |
Feeder switchboard operator age breakdown
The average age of feeder switchboard operators is 40+ years years old, representing 82% of the feeder switchboard operator population.
Feeder switchboard operator age breakdown
| Feeder Switchboard Operator Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 82% |
| 30-40 years | 12% |
| 20-30 years | 6% |
Feeder switchboard operator educational attainment
- High School Diploma, 50%
- Diploma, 17%
- Associate, 15%
- Bachelor's, 10%
- Other Degrees, 8%
Feeder switchboard operators by degree level
| Feeder switchboard operator degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| High School Diploma | 50% |
| Diploma | 17% |
| Associate | 15% |
| Bachelor's | 10% |
| Other Degrees | 8% |
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Feeder switchboard operator employment statistics
Most feeder switchboard operators work for a private in the manufacturing industry.
Company size where feeder switchboard operators work
Below, you can see the size of companies where feeder switchboard operators work.
Feeder switchboard operator jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 8% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 15% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 29% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 12% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 22% |
| > 10,000 employees | 14% |
Feeder switchboard operator jobs by company type
Employees with the feeder switchboard operator job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most feeder switchboard operators prefer to work at private companies over public companies.
Feeder switchboard operator jobs by sector
| Company type | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 1% |
| Public | 17% |
| Private | 80% |
| Government | 1% |
Feeder switchboard operator jobs by industry
The most common industries for feeder switchboard operators are manufacturing, professional and transportation.
Feeder switchboard operator industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Manufacturing | 34% |
| Professional | 10% |
| Transportation | 8% |
| Fortune 500 | 8% |
| Media | 7% |
| Construction | 6% |
| Retail | 6% |
| Technology | 3% |
| Insurance | 3% |
| Hospitality | 2% |
| Finance | 2% |
| Real Estate | 2% |
| Internet | 1% |
| Telecommunication | 1% |
| Government | 1% |
| Health Care | 1% |
| Start-up | 1% |
| Education | 1% |
| Agriculture | 1% |
| Energy | 1% |
Feeder switchboard operator turnover and employment statistics
Feeder switchboard operator unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for feeder switchboard operators between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Feeder switchboard operator unemployment rate by year
| Year | Feeder switchboard operator unemployment rate |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 9.91% |
| 2011 | 10.86% |
| 2012 | 9.07% |
| 2013 | 9.46% |
| 2014 | 8.20% |
| 2015 | 6.13% |
| 2016 | 5.22% |
| 2017 | 4.58% |
| 2018 | 4.44% |
| 2019 | 3.88% |
| 2020 | 4.57% |
| 2021 | 10.47% |
Average feeder switchboard operator tenure
The average feeder switchboard operator stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 708 feeder switchboard operators resumes in Zippia's database.
Feeder switchboard operator tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 29% |
| 1-2 years | 31% |
| 3-4 years | 14% |
| 5-7 years | 14% |
| 8-10 years | 3% |
| 11+ years | 8% |
Feeder switchboard operator LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of feeder switchboard 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Public Safety Dispatcher | 6.75% | 25,700 |
| Finance Technician | 6.76% | 89,668 |
| Executive Office Manager | 7.79% | 98,844 |
| Postal Clerk | 8.68% | 93,101 |
| Loan Clerk | 9.31% | 75,101 |
| Telephone Operator | 10.75% | 31,043 |
| Feeder Switchboard Operator | 19.13% | - |
Similar feeder switchboard operator jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Public Safety Dispatcher | 6.75% | 25,700 |
| Finance Technician | 6.76% | 89,668 |
| Executive Office Manager | 7.79% | 98,844 |
| Postal Clerk | 8.68% | 93,101 |
| Loan Clerk | 9.31% | 75,101 |
| Telephone Operator | 10.75% | 31,043 |
Foreign languages spoken by feeder switchboard operators
- Spanish, 85.7%
- French, 14.3%
Feeder switchboard operator languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 85.7% |
| French | 14.3% |
