Filtration operator demographics and statistics in the US
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Filtration operator gender statistics
5.5% of filtration operators are women and 94.5% of filtration operators are men.
- Male, 94.5%
- Female, 5.5%
Filtration operator gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Male | 94.5% |
| Female | 5.5% |
Filtration operator gender pay gap
Women earn $1.02 for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$38,879
Female income
$39,582
Filtration operator gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in filtration operator positions over time. Currently, 5.5% of filtration operators are female.
Filtration operator gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 93.78% | 6.22% |
| 2011 | 94.24% | 5.76% |
| 2012 | 94.65% | 5.35% |
| 2013 | 95.38% | 4.62% |
| 2014 | 93.56% | 6.44% |
| 2015 | 93.96% | 6.04% |
| 2016 | 94.85% | 5.15% |
| 2017 | 93.78% | 6.22% |
| 2018 | 92.41% | 7.59% |
| 2019 | 93.00% | 7.00% |
| 2020 | 91.19% | 8.81% |
| 2021 | 94.55% | 5.45% |
Filtration operator related jobs gender ratio
| Job title | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Filtration Operator | 95% | 5% |
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Filtration operator demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among filtration operators is White, which makes up 71.3% of all filtration operators. Comparatively, 12.3% of filtration operators are Hispanic or Latino and 7.6% of filtration operators are Black or African American.
- White, 71.3%
- Hispanic or Latino, 12.3%
- Black or African American, 7.6%
- Unknown, 4.5%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 2.5%
- Asian, 1.8%
Filtration operator race
| Filtration operator race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 71.3% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 12.3% |
| Black or African American | 7.6% |
| Unknown | 4.5% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 2.5% |
| Asian | 1.8% |
Filtration operator race and ethnicity over time
See how filtration operator racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Filtration operator race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 74.30% | 9.94% | 0.59% | 10.71% |
| 2011 | 74.52% | 10.33% | 1.11% | 9.83% |
| 2012 | 75.98% | 8.84% | 1.53% | 10.01% |
| 2013 | 73.84% | 9.59% | 1.18% | 10.39% |
| 2014 | 75.22% | 8.61% | 1.40% | 11.43% |
| 2015 | 74.33% | 7.57% | 1.83% | 11.75% |
| 2016 | 73.91% | 9.31% | 1.75% | 11.52% |
| 2017 | 76.01% | 8.23% | 1.46% | 10.77% |
| 2018 | 77.21% | 7.83% | 1.48% | 9.79% |
| 2019 | 76.92% | 7.55% | 1.17% | 10.19% |
| 2020 | 71.94% | 7.05% | 2.14% | 11.14% |
| 2021 | 71.31% | 7.56% | 1.83% | 12.30% |
Filtration operator wage gap by race
According to our data, asian filtration operators have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Unknown filtration operators have the lowest average salary at $36,316.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $36,316 |
| White | $38,750 |
| Black or African American | $39,488 |
| Asian | $42,054 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $38,013 |
Average filtration operator age
See how the average age of filtration operators varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Filtration operator age by race and gender
| Race | Male age | Female age |
|---|---|---|
| Unknown | 45 | |
| White | 48 | 43.5 |
| Black or African American | 50 | |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 42.5 | |
| Hispanic or Latino | 46 |
Filtration operator age breakdown
The average age of filtration operators is 40+ years years old, representing 71% of the filtration operator population.
Filtration operator age breakdown
| Filtration Operator Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 71% |
| 30-40 years | 24% |
| 20-30 years | 5% |
Filtration operator educational attainment
The most common degree for filtration operators is high school diploma, with 46% of filtration operators earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are bachelor's degree degree at 26% and bachelor's degree degree at 18%.
- High School Diploma, 46%
- Bachelor's, 26%
- Associate, 18%
- Diploma, 8%
- Other Degrees, 2%
Filtration operators by degree level
| Filtration operator degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| High School Diploma | 46% |
| Bachelor's | 26% |
| Associate | 18% |
| Diploma | 8% |
| Other Degrees | 2% |
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Filtration operator wage gap by degree level
According to the data, filtration operators with a Bachelor's degree earn more than those without, at $42,306 annually. With a Associate degree, filtration operators earn a median annual income of $41,876 compared to $38,320 for filtration operators with an High School Diploma degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| High School Diploma or Less | $38,320 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $42,306 |
| Some College/ Associate Degree | $41,876 |
Filtration operator employment statistics
Company size where filtration operators work
Below, you can see the size of companies where filtration operators work.
Filtration operator jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 50 - 100 employees | 16% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 16% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 37% |
| > 10,000 employees | 32% |
Filtration operator jobs by industry
The most common industries for filtration operators are manufacturing, energy and professional.
Filtration operator industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Manufacturing | 28% |
| Fortune 500 | 14% |
| Energy | 9% |
| Professional | 9% |
| Agriculture | 5% |
| Finance | 5% |
| Non Profits | 5% |
| Health Care | 5% |
| Technology | 5% |
| Retail | 2% |
| Transportation | 2% |
| Government | 2% |
| Media | 2% |
| Education | 2% |
| Real Estate | 2% |
| Start-up | 2% |
Filtration operator turnover and employment statistics
Filtration operator unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for filtration operators between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Filtration operator unemployment rate by year
| Year | Filtration operator unemployment rate |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 2.49% |
| 2011 | 3.19% |
| 2012 | 2.40% |
| 2013 | 2.30% |
| 2014 | 2.09% |
| 2015 | 1.91% |
| 2016 | 1.70% |
| 2017 | 0.98% |
| 2018 | 1.09% |
| 2019 | 1.23% |
| 2020 | 2.69% |
| 2021 | 1.40% |
Average filtration operator tenure
The average filtration operator stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 121 filtration operators resumes in Zippia's database.
Filtration operator tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 21% |
| 1-2 years | 40% |
| 3-4 years | 9% |
| 5-7 years | 16% |
| 8-10 years | 7% |
| 11+ years | 8% |
Filtration operator LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of filtration 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Stationary Engineer | 4.19% | 5,010 |
| Filtration Operator | 4.62% | - |
| Senior Power Plant Operator | 4.80% | 36,207 |
| Chemical Treatment Plant Technician | 10.89% | 12,193 |
Similar filtration operator jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Stationary Engineer | 4.19% | 5,010 |
| Senior Power Plant Operator | 4.80% | 36,207 |
| Chemical Treatment Plant Technician | 10.89% | 12,193 |
Foreign languages spoken by filtration operators
- Spanish, 100.0%
Filtration operator languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 100.0% |