Fuel operator demographics and statistics in the US
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Fuel operator gender statistics
10.4% of fuel operators are women and 89.6% of fuel operators are men.
- Male, 89.6%
- Female, 10.4%
Fuel operator gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Male | 89.6% |
| Female | 10.4% |
Fuel operator gender pay gap
Women earn $1.02 for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$38,975
Female income
$39,675
Fuel operator gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in fuel operator positions over time. Currently, 10.4% of fuel operators are female.
Fuel operator gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 96.78% | 3.22% |
| 2011 | 97.44% | 2.56% |
| 2012 | 89.88% | 10.12% |
| 2013 | 96.23% | 3.77% |
| 2014 | 91.49% | 8.51% |
| 2015 | 95.85% | 4.15% |
| 2016 | 97.36% | 2.64% |
| 2017 | 90.67% | 9.33% |
| 2018 | 95.73% | 4.27% |
| 2019 | 89.76% | 10.24% |
| 2020 | 96.43% | 3.57% |
| 2021 | 89.65% | 10.35% |
Fuel operator related jobs gender ratio
We compared fuel operators with similar job titles to see how gender ratios vary. As you can see, dredge operator and tower crane operator have the biggest gender ratio gaps.
| Job title | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Gift Wrapper | 12% | 88% |
| Gift Packer | 18% | 82% |
| Pill Packer | 19% | 81% |
| Fuel Operator | 90% | 10% |
| Green Chain Operator | 99% | 1% |
| Tower Crane Operator | 99% | 1% |
| Dredge Operator | 99% | 1% |
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Fuel operator demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among fuel operators is White, which makes up 58.3% of all fuel operators. Comparatively, 21.1% of fuel operators are Hispanic or Latino and 11.8% of fuel operators are Black or African American.
- White, 58.3%
- Hispanic or Latino, 21.1%
- Black or African American, 11.8%
- Unknown, 4.6%
- Asian, 2.3%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 1.9%
Fuel operator race
| Fuel operator race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 58.3% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 21.1% |
| Black or African American | 11.8% |
| Unknown | 4.6% |
| Asian | 2.3% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 1.9% |
Fuel operator race and ethnicity over time
See how fuel operator racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Fuel operator race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 75.12% | 6.67% | 0.35% | 14.95% |
| 2011 | 70.63% | 7.86% | 0.57% | 17.62% |
| 2012 | 71.81% | 9.80% | 0.56% | 14.09% |
| 2013 | 72.92% | 7.16% | 1.03% | 16.32% |
| 2014 | 71.88% | 6.37% | 0.52% | 16.20% |
| 2015 | 69.81% | 8.91% | 1.32% | 17.81% |
| 2016 | 75.16% | 7.70% | 0.86% | 12.64% |
| 2017 | 72.20% | 8.81% | 1.02% | 15.64% |
| 2018 | 70.81% | 6.89% | 0.97% | 17.86% |
| 2019 | 69.97% | 7.74% | 1.78% | 16.95% |
| 2020 | 71.42% | 6.66% | 1.15% | 17.06% |
| 2021 | 58.34% | 11.83% | 2.28% | 21.10% |
Fuel operator wage gap by race
According to our data, asian fuel operators have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Hispanic or latino fuel operators have the lowest average salary at $36,595.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $38,302 |
| White | $40,442 |
| Black or African American | $37,774 |
| Asian | $42,002 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $36,595 |
Fuel operator age breakdown
The average age of fuel operators is 40+ years years old, representing 50% of the fuel operator population.
Fuel operator age breakdown
| Fuel Operator Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 50% |
| 30-40 years | 32% |
| 20-30 years | 18% |
Fuel operator educational attainment
The most common degree for fuel operators is bachelor's degree, with 28% of fuel operators earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are high school diploma degree at 27% and high school diploma degree at 27%.
- Bachelor's, 28%
- High School Diploma, 27%
- Associate, 27%
- Diploma, 5%
- Other Degrees, 13%
Fuel operators by degree level
| Fuel operator degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 28% |
| High School Diploma | 27% |
| Associate | 27% |
| Diploma | 5% |
| Other Degrees | 13% |
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Fuel operator employment statistics
Most fuel operators work for a private in the manufacturing industry.
Company size where fuel operators work
Below, you can see the size of companies where fuel operators work.
Fuel operator jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 8% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 9% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 21% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 6% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 31% |
| > 10,000 employees | 25% |
Fuel operator jobs by company type
Employees with the fuel operator job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most fuel operators prefer to work at private companies over public companies.
Fuel operator jobs by sector
| Company type | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 1% |
| Public | 26% |
| Private | 66% |
| Government | 8% |
Fuel operator jobs by industry
The most common industries for fuel operators are manufacturing, transportation and energy.
Fuel operator industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Manufacturing | 13% |
| Transportation | 12% |
| Energy | 12% |
| Fortune 500 | 12% |
| Retail | 9% |
| Government | 7% |
| Professional | 7% |
| Technology | 7% |
| Utilities | 4% |
| Construction | 4% |
| Finance | 2% |
| Media | 2% |
| Hospitality | 2% |
| Agriculture | 1% |
| Real Estate | 1% |
| Non Profits | 1% |
| Health Care | 1% |
| Education | 1% |
| Automotive | 1% |
| Start-up | 1% |
Fuel operator turnover and employment statistics
Fuel operator unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for fuel operators between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Fuel operator unemployment rate by year
| Year | Fuel operator unemployment rate |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 6.43% |
| 2011 | 3.61% |
| 2012 | 2.96% |
| 2013 | 1.40% |
| 2014 | 3.28% |
| 2015 | 3.79% |
| 2016 | 2.50% |
| 2017 | 2.25% |
| 2018 | 2.56% |
| 2019 | 1.72% |
| 2020 | 4.22% |
| 2021 | 6.77% |
Average fuel operator tenure
The average fuel operator stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 432 fuel operators resumes in Zippia's database.
Fuel operator tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 25% |
| 1-2 years | 32% |
| 3-4 years | 17% |
| 5-7 years | 13% |
| 8-10 years | 4% |
| 11+ years | 9% |
Fuel operator LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of fuel 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Mixer Crane Operator | 1.94% | 27,226 |
| Hand Spray Operator | 3.85% | 45,293 |
| Residential Recycle Driver | 4.13% | 50,000 |
| Palletizer | 4.67% | 4,003 |
| Case Packer | 6.68% | 37,605 |
| Fuel Operator | 8.17% | - |
| Cotton Cleaner | 10.43% | 35,477 |
Similar fuel operator jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Mixer Crane Operator | 1.94% | 27,226 |
| Hand Spray Operator | 3.85% | 45,293 |
| Residential Recycle Driver | 4.13% | 50,000 |
| Palletizer | 4.67% | 4,003 |
| Case Packer | 6.68% | 37,605 |
| Cotton Cleaner | 10.43% | 35,477 |
Foreign languages spoken by fuel operators
- Spanish, 80.0%
- Bosnian, 20.0%
Fuel operator languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 80.0% |
| Bosnian | 20.0% |