Fuel handler demographics and statistics in the US
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Fuel handler gender statistics
11.0% of fuel handlers are women and 89.0% of fuel handlers are men.
- Male, 89.0%
- Female, 11.0%
Fuel handler gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Male | 89.0% |
| Female | 11.0% |
Fuel handler gender pay gap
Women earn 84¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$33,918
Female income
$28,336
Fuel handler gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in fuel handler positions over time. Currently, 11.0% of fuel handlers are female.
Fuel handler gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 90.32% | 9.68% |
| 2011 | 90.01% | 9.99% |
| 2012 | 87.09% | 12.91% |
| 2013 | 83.82% | 16.18% |
| 2014 | 87.85% | 12.15% |
| 2015 | 89.78% | 10.22% |
| 2016 | 83.34% | 16.66% |
| 2017 | 81.96% | 18.04% |
| 2018 | 89.44% | 10.56% |
| 2019 | 88.05% | 11.95% |
| 2020 | 89.69% | 10.31% |
| 2021 | 88.95% | 11.05% |
Fuel handler related jobs gender ratio
| Job title | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Fuel Handler | 89% | 11% |
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Fuel handler demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among fuel handlers is White, which makes up 60.5% of all fuel handlers. Comparatively, 18.6% of fuel handlers are Hispanic or Latino and 10.9% of fuel handlers are Black or African American.
- White, 60.5%
- Hispanic or Latino, 18.6%
- Black or African American, 10.9%
- Unknown, 4.8%
- Asian, 4.4%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.8%
Fuel handler race
| Fuel handler race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 60.5% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 18.6% |
| Black or African American | 10.9% |
| Unknown | 4.8% |
| Asian | 4.4% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.8% |
Fuel handler race and ethnicity over time
See how fuel handler racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Fuel handler race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 69.48% | 15.78% | 1.05% | 11.79% |
| 2011 | 68.65% | 11.29% | 2.19% | 15.25% |
| 2012 | 66.82% | 12.96% | 1.91% | 14.70% |
| 2013 | 72.25% | 12.00% | 1.04% | 12.45% |
| 2014 | 67.42% | 12.01% | 2.28% | 16.54% |
| 2015 | 66.77% | 12.89% | 2.05% | 15.87% |
| 2016 | 64.59% | 13.03% | 1.96% | 17.48% |
| 2017 | 66.63% | 11.92% | 2.17% | 16.22% |
| 2018 | 69.51% | 10.60% | 1.84% | 15.66% |
| 2019 | 64.23% | 13.13% | 2.34% | 18.30% |
| 2020 | 69.22% | 9.67% | 2.10% | 11.97% |
| 2021 | 60.52% | 10.92% | 4.36% | 18.63% |
Fuel handler wage gap by race
According to our data, black or african american fuel handlers have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Unknown fuel handlers have the lowest average salary at $31,711.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $31,711 |
| White | $35,034 |
| Black or African American | $36,190 |
| Asian | $33,047 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $33,784 |
Average fuel handler age
See how the average age of fuel handlers varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Fuel handler age by race and gender
| Race | Male age | Female age |
|---|---|---|
| Unknown | 47 | |
| White | 47 | |
| Black or African American | 54 | |
| Asian | 48 | |
| Hispanic or Latino | 43.5 |
Fuel handler age breakdown
The average age of fuel handlers is 40+ years years old, representing 67% of the fuel handler population.
Fuel handler age breakdown
| Fuel Handler Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 67% |
| 30-40 years | 27% |
| 20-30 years | 5% |
Fuel handler educational attainment
The most common degree for fuel handlers is high school diploma, with 40% of fuel handlers earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are associate degree degree at 26% and associate degree degree at 22%.
- High School Diploma, 40%
- Associate, 26%
- Bachelor's, 22%
- Diploma, 4%
- Other Degrees, 8%
Fuel handlers by degree level
| Fuel handler degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| High School Diploma | 40% |
| Associate | 26% |
| Bachelor's | 22% |
| Diploma | 4% |
| Other Degrees | 8% |
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Fuel handler employment statistics
Most fuel handlers work for a private in the utilities industry.
Company size where fuel handlers work
Below, you can see the size of companies where fuel handlers work.
Fuel handler jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 4% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 9% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 17% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 11% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 26% |
| > 10,000 employees | 32% |
Fuel handler jobs by company type
Employees with the fuel handler job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most fuel handlers prefer to work at private companies over public companies.
Fuel handler jobs by sector
| Company type | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 4% |
| Public | 28% |
| Private | 57% |
| Government | 11% |
Fuel handler jobs by industry
The most common industries for fuel handlers are utilities, energy and manufacturing.
Fuel handler industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Utilities | 16% |
| Energy | 13% |
| Fortune 500 | 13% |
| Manufacturing | 13% |
| Retail | 8% |
| Government | 8% |
| Professional | 7% |
| Technology | 5% |
| Education | 3% |
| Start-up | 3% |
| Transportation | 2% |
| Telecommunication | 2% |
| Media | 2% |
| Construction | 2% |
| Real Estate | 2% |
| Finance | 2% |
Fuel handler turnover and employment statistics
Fuel handler unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for fuel handlers between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Fuel handler unemployment rate by year
| Year | Fuel handler unemployment rate |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 5.24% |
| 2011 | 3.32% |
| 2012 | 3.86% |
| 2013 | 3.12% |
| 2014 | 1.93% |
| 2015 | 5.51% |
| 2016 | 3.39% |
| 2017 | 1.61% |
| 2018 | 1.67% |
| 2019 | 1.65% |
| 2020 | 2.74% |
| 2021 | 3.04% |
Average fuel handler tenure
The average fuel handler stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 205 fuel handlers resumes in Zippia's database.
Fuel handler tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 18% |
| 1-2 years | 30% |
| 3-4 years | 16% |
| 5-7 years | 15% |
| 8-10 years | 6% |
| 11+ years | 14% |
Fuel handler LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of fuel handlers 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Incinerator Operator | 4.19% | 31,897 |
| Water Pumper | 4.62% | 4,146 |
| High Pressure Firer | 4.80% | 1,812 |
| Fuel Handler | 10.89% | - |
Similar fuel handler jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Incinerator Operator | 4.19% | 31,897 |
| Water Pumper | 4.62% | 4,146 |
| High Pressure Firer | 4.80% | 1,812 |
Foreign languages spoken by fuel handlers
- Spanish, 100.0%
Fuel handler languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 100.0% |