Float operator demographics and statistics in the US
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Float operator gender statistics
37.3% of float operators are women and 62.7% of float operators are men.
- Male, 62.7%
- Female, 37.3%
Float operator gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Male | 62.7% |
| Female | 37.3% |
Float operator gender pay gap
Women earn $1.01 for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$37,954
Female income
$38,338
Float operator gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in float operator positions over time. Currently, 37.3% of float operators are female.
Float operator gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 59.41% | 40.59% |
| 2011 | 61.37% | 38.63% |
| 2012 | 63.19% | 36.81% |
| 2013 | 66.71% | 33.29% |
| 2014 | 58.51% | 41.49% |
| 2015 | 60.17% | 39.83% |
| 2016 | 64.15% | 35.85% |
| 2017 | 59.42% | 40.58% |
| 2018 | 54.18% | 45.82% |
| 2019 | 56.34% | 43.66% |
| 2020 | 50.11% | 49.89% |
| 2021 | 62.72% | 37.28% |
Float operator related jobs gender ratio
| Job title | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Float Operator | 63% | 37% |
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Float operator demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among float operators is White, which makes up 70.7% of all float operators. Comparatively, 12.8% of float operators are Hispanic or Latino and 7.9% of float operators are Black or African American.
- White, 70.7%
- Hispanic or Latino, 12.8%
- Black or African American, 7.9%
- Unknown, 4.5%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 2.3%
- Asian, 1.8%
Float operator race
| Float operator race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 70.7% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 12.8% |
| Black or African American | 7.9% |
| Unknown | 4.5% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 2.3% |
| Asian | 1.8% |
Float operator race and ethnicity over time
See how float operator racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Float operator race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 73.66% | 10.28% | 0.60% | 11.24% |
| 2011 | 73.88% | 10.67% | 1.13% | 10.36% |
| 2012 | 75.34% | 9.18% | 1.55% | 10.54% |
| 2013 | 73.20% | 9.92% | 1.19% | 10.92% |
| 2014 | 74.57% | 8.95% | 1.41% | 11.96% |
| 2015 | 73.69% | 7.91% | 1.85% | 12.28% |
| 2016 | 73.27% | 9.64% | 1.76% | 12.05% |
| 2017 | 75.36% | 8.57% | 1.47% | 11.30% |
| 2018 | 76.57% | 8.17% | 1.50% | 10.31% |
| 2019 | 76.27% | 7.89% | 1.18% | 10.71% |
| 2020 | 71.29% | 7.39% | 2.16% | 11.66% |
| 2021 | 70.67% | 7.90% | 1.85% | 12.82% |
Float operator wage gap by race
According to our data, asian float operators have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Unknown float operators have the lowest average salary at $36,525.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $36,525 |
| White | $37,883 |
| Black or African American | $38,287 |
| Asian | $39,668 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $37,475 |
Average float operator age
See how the average age of float operators varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Float 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 |
Float operator age breakdown
The average age of float operators is 40+ years years old, representing 71% of the float operator population.
Float operator age breakdown
| Float Operator Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 71% |
| 30-40 years | 24% |
| 20-30 years | 5% |
Float operator educational attainment
The most common degree for float operators is high school diploma, with 33% of float operators earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are bachelor's degree degree at 25% and bachelor's degree degree at 24%.
- High School Diploma, 33%
- Bachelor's, 25%
- Associate, 24%
- Diploma, 9%
- Other Degrees, 9%
Float operators by degree level
| Float operator degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| High School Diploma | 33% |
| Bachelor's | 25% |
| Associate | 24% |
| Diploma | 9% |
| Other Degrees | 9% |
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Float operator wage gap by degree level
According to the data, float operators with a Bachelor's degree earn more than those without, at $39,802 annually. With a Associate degree, float operators earn a median annual income of $39,574 compared to $37,646 for float operators with an High School Diploma degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| High School Diploma or Less | $37,646 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $39,802 |
| Some College/ Associate Degree | $39,574 |
Float operator employment statistics
Most float operators work for a private in the manufacturing industry.
Company size where float operators work
Below, you can see the size of companies where float operators work.
Float operator jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 7% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 10% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 19% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 14% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 27% |
| > 10,000 employees | 23% |
Float operator jobs by company type
Employees with the float operator job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most float operators prefer to work at private companies over public companies.
Float operator jobs by sector
| Company type | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 3% |
| Public | 28% |
| Private | 68% |
| Government | 1% |
Float operator jobs by industry
The most common industries for float operators are manufacturing, finance and professional.
Float operator industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Manufacturing | 27% |
| Fortune 500 | 12% |
| Finance | 9% |
| Professional | 7% |
| Automotive | 5% |
| Transportation | 4% |
| Retail | 4% |
| Health Care | 3% |
| Hospitality | 3% |
| Non Profits | 3% |
| Technology | 3% |
| Media | 2% |
| Internet | 2% |
| Construction | 2% |
| Energy | 2% |
| Real Estate | 2% |
| Education | 2% |
| Pharmaceutical | 1% |
| Government | 1% |
| Utilities | 1% |
| Telecommunication | 1% |
| Start-up | 1% |
| Agriculture | 1% |
| Insurance | 1% |
Float operator turnover and employment statistics
Float operator unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for float operators between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Float operator unemployment rate by year
| Year | Float 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 float operator tenure
The average float operator stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 303 float operators resumes in Zippia's database.
Float operator tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 25% |
| 1-2 years | 26% |
| 3-4 years | 20% |
| 5-7 years | 19% |
| 8-10 years | 3% |
| 11+ years | 6% |
Float operator LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of float 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Air Compressor Operator | 4.19% | 27,449 |
| Float Operator | 4.62% | - |
| Control Area Operator | 4.80% | 63,687 |
| Coal Pipeline Operator | 10.89% | 26,674 |
Similar float operator jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Air Compressor Operator | 4.19% | 27,449 |
| Control Area Operator | 4.80% | 63,687 |
| Coal Pipeline Operator | 10.89% | 26,674 |
Foreign languages spoken by float operators
The most common foreign language among float operators is Spanish at 50.0%. The second-most popular foreign language spoken is Hawaiian at 14.3% and Mandarin is the third-most popular at 14.3%.
- Spanish, 50.0%
- Hawaiian, 14.3%
- Mandarin, 14.3%
- Portuguese, 7.1%
- Chinese, 7.1%
- Other, 7.2%
Float operator languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 50.0% |
| Hawaiian | 14.3% |
| Mandarin | 14.3% |
| Portuguese | 7.1% |
| Chinese | 7.1% |
| Other | 7.2% |
