Field operator demographics and statistics in the US
Field operator demographics research summary. Zippia estimates field operator demographics and statistics in the United States by using a database of 30 million profiles. Our field operator estimates are verified against BLS, Census, and current job openings data for accuracy. Zippia's data science team found the following key facts about field operators after extensive research and analysis:
- There are over 7,041 field operators currently employed in the United States.
- 10.0% of all field operators are women, while 90.0% are men.
- The average field operator age is 40 years old.
- The most common ethnicity of field operators is White (60.6%), followed by Hispanic or Latino (21.8%), Black or African American (9.9%) and Unknown (4.2%).
- In 2022, women earned 96% of what men earned.
- 2% of all field operators are LGBT.
- Field operators are 50% more likely to work at private companies in comparison to public companies.
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Field operator demographics by:
Field operator gender statistics
10.0% of field operators are women and 90.0% of field operators are men.
- Male, 90.0%
- Female, 10.0%
Field operator gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Male | 90.0% |
| Female | 10.0% |
Field operator gender pay gap
Women earn 96¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$42,390
Female income
$40,538
Field operator gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in field operator positions over time. Currently, 10.0% of field operators are female.
Field operator gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 93.99% | 6.01% |
| 2011 | 93.59% | 6.41% |
| 2012 | 93.26% | 6.74% |
| 2013 | 89.50% | 10.50% |
| 2014 | 90.25% | 9.75% |
| 2015 | 89.58% | 10.42% |
| 2016 | 92.24% | 7.76% |
| 2017 | 86.49% | 13.51% |
| 2018 | 91.08% | 8.92% |
| 2019 | 88.90% | 11.10% |
| 2020 | 91.37% | 8.63% |
| 2021 | 90.00% | 10.00% |
Field operator related jobs gender ratio
We compared field operators with similar job titles to see how gender ratios vary. As you can see, relief driller and oil field roustabout have the biggest gender ratio gaps.
| Job title | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Duck Bill Operator | 25% | 75% |
| Field Operator | 90% | 10% |
| Lead Miner, Blasting | 98% | 2% |
| Oil Field Roustabout | 99% | 1% |
| Relief Driller | 99% | 1% |
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Field operator demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among field operators is White, which makes up 60.6% of all field operators. Comparatively, 21.8% of field operators are Hispanic or Latino and 9.9% of field operators are Black or African American.
- White, 60.6%
- Hispanic or Latino, 21.8%
- Black or African American, 9.9%
- Unknown, 4.2%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 2.3%
- Asian, 1.2%
Field operator race
| Field operator race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 60.6% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 21.8% |
| Black or African American | 9.9% |
| Unknown | 4.2% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 2.3% |
| Asian | 1.2% |
Field operator race and ethnicity over time
See how field operator racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Field operator race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 67.52% | 9.59% | 0.39% | 18.89% |
| 2011 | 67.16% | 7.94% | 0.55% | 20.26% |
| 2012 | 66.12% | 8.88% | 0.40% | 20.63% |
| 2013 | 64.33% | 8.62% | 0.53% | 21.72% |
| 2014 | 62.74% | 9.76% | 0.51% | 22.07% |
| 2015 | 65.41% | 8.87% | 0.37% | 22.01% |
| 2016 | 64.96% | 8.56% | 0.62% | 22.28% |
| 2017 | 63.75% | 8.81% | 0.32% | 22.07% |
| 2018 | 69.12% | 8.58% | 0.38% | 18.35% |
| 2019 | 64.06% | 8.32% | 0.67% | 23.59% |
| 2020 | 59.71% | 10.19% | 0.56% | 24.33% |
| 2021 | 60.65% | 9.90% | 1.22% | 21.82% |
Field operator wage gap by race
According to our data, white field operators have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Asian field operators have the lowest average salary at $41,469.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $42,000 |
| White | $44,350 |
| Black or African American | $41,771 |
| Asian | $41,469 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $42,422 |
Average field operator age
See how the average age of field operators varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Field operator age by race and gender
| Race | Male age | Female age |
|---|---|---|
| White | 40 | |
| Black or African American | 48 | |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 32 | |
| Hispanic or Latino | 35 |
Field operator age breakdown
The average age of field operators is 40+ years years old, representing 49% of the field operator population.
Field operator age breakdown
| Field Operator Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 49% |
| 30-40 years | 30% |
| 20-30 years | 22% |
Field operator educational attainment
The most common degree for field operators is bachelor's degree, with 40% of field operators earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are high school diploma degree at 26% and high school diploma degree at 20%.
- Bachelor's, 40%
- High School Diploma, 26%
- Associate, 20%
- Diploma, 6%
- Other Degrees, 8%
Field operators by degree level
| Field operator degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 40% |
| High School Diploma | 26% |
| Associate | 20% |
| Diploma | 6% |
| Other Degrees | 8% |
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Field operator wage gap by degree level
According to the data, field operators with a Associate degree earn more than those without, at $45,703 annually. With a Bachelor's degree, field operators earn a median annual income of $44,246 compared to $41,404 for field operators with an High School Diploma degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| High School Diploma or Less | $41,404 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $44,246 |
| Some College/ Associate Degree | $45,703 |
Field operator employment statistics
Most field operators work for a private in the energy industry.
Company size where field operators work
Below, you can see the size of companies where field operators work.
Field operator jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 5% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 8% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 24% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 8% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 28% |
| > 10,000 employees | 27% |
Field operator jobs by company type
Employees with the field operator job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most field operators prefer to work at private companies over public companies.
Field operator jobs by sector
| Company type | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 2% |
| Public | 41% |
| Private | 50% |
| Government | 8% |
Field operator jobs by industry
The most common industries for field operators are energy, manufacturing and government.
Field operator industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Energy | 27% |
| Fortune 500 | 15% |
| Manufacturing | 9% |
| Professional | 6% |
| Government | 6% |
| Construction | 5% |
| Technology | 5% |
| Utilities | 3% |
| Hospitality | 3% |
| Telecommunication | 3% |
| Start-up | 3% |
| Media | 2% |
| Transportation | 2% |
| Finance | 2% |
| Health Care | 2% |
| Retail | 2% |
| Non Profits | 2% |
| Pharmaceutical | 1% |
| Education | 1% |
Field operator turnover and employment statistics
Field operator unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for field operators between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Field operator unemployment rate by year
| Year | Field operator unemployment rate |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 12.16% |
| 2011 | 8.43% |
| 2012 | 7.78% |
| 2013 | 8.04% |
| 2014 | 6.09% |
| 2015 | 11.90% |
| 2016 | 13.78% |
| 2017 | 6.52% |
| 2018 | 4.80% |
| 2019 | 4.61% |
| 2020 | 12.55% |
| 2021 | 11.41% |
Average field operator tenure
The average field operator stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 3,148 field operators resumes in Zippia's database.
Field operator tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 24% |
| 1-2 years | 33% |
| 3-4 years | 15% |
| 5-7 years | 15% |
| 8-10 years | 6% |
| 11+ years | 8% |
Field operator LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of field 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Field Operator | 2.29% | - |
| Duck Bill Operator | 2.32% | 26,237 |
| Wash Driller | 2.64% | 2,557 |
| Coal Miner | 4.26% | 391 |
Similar field operator jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Duck Bill Operator | 2.32% | 26,237 |
| Wash Driller | 2.64% | 2,557 |
| Coal Miner | 4.26% | 391 |
Foreign languages spoken by field operators
The most common foreign language among field operators is Spanish at 66.7%. The second-most popular foreign language spoken is French at 7.4% and Arabic is the third-most popular at 6.2%.
- Spanish, 66.7%
- French, 7.4%
- Arabic, 6.2%
- Italian, 3.7%
- Russian, 2.5%
- Other, 13.5%
Field operator languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 66.7% |
| French | 7.4% |
| Arabic | 6.2% |
| Italian | 3.7% |
| Russian | 2.5% |
| Other | 13.5% |
