Gas engine operator demographics and statistics in the US
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Gas engine operator gender statistics
24.2% of gas engine operators are women and 75.8% of gas engine operators are men.
- Male, 75.8%
- Female, 24.2%
Gas engine operator gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Male | 75.8% |
| Female | 24.2% |
Gas engine operator gender pay gap
Women earn 94¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$66,421
Female income
$62,634
Gas engine operator gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in gas engine operator positions over time. Currently, 24.2% of gas engine operators are female.
Gas engine operator gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 81.44% | 18.56% |
| 2011 | 80.06% | 19.94% |
| 2012 | 79.18% | 20.82% |
| 2013 | 79.07% | 20.93% |
| 2014 | 78.59% | 21.41% |
| 2015 | 78.36% | 21.64% |
| 2016 | 78.38% | 21.62% |
| 2017 | 78.90% | 21.10% |
| 2018 | 77.68% | 22.32% |
| 2019 | 76.02% | 23.98% |
| 2020 | 74.54% | 25.46% |
| 2021 | 75.76% | 24.24% |
Gas engine operator related jobs gender ratio
We compared gas engine operators with similar job titles to see how gender ratios vary. As you can see, senior electronics design engineer and refrigeration engineer have the biggest gender ratio gaps.
| Job title | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Domestic Engineer | 11% | 89% |
| Gas Engine Operator | 76% | 24% |
| Machine Tool Designer | 99% | 1% |
| Refrigeration Engineer | 99% | 1% |
| Senior Electronics Design Engineer | 99% | 1% |
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Gas engine operator demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among gas engine operators is White, which makes up 66.3% of all gas engine operators. Comparatively, 18.3% of gas engine operators are Asian and 7.5% of gas engine operators are Hispanic or Latino.
- White, 66.3%
- Asian, 18.3%
- Hispanic or Latino, 7.5%
- Unknown, 4.4%
- Black or African American, 3.2%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.3%
Gas engine operator race
| Gas engine operator race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 66.3% |
| Asian | 18.3% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 7.5% |
| Unknown | 4.4% |
| Black or African American | 3.2% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.3% |
Gas engine operator race and ethnicity over time
See how gas engine operator racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Gas engine operator race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 76.24% | 3.07% | 13.87% | 5.16% |
| 2011 | 77.29% | 3.22% | 13.02% | 4.70% |
| 2012 | 75.61% | 3.11% | 13.95% | 5.39% |
| 2013 | 74.75% | 3.27% | 14.66% | 5.37% |
| 2014 | 74.27% | 3.13% | 15.21% | 5.34% |
| 2015 | 74.13% | 3.41% | 14.75% | 5.68% |
| 2016 | 73.46% | 3.65% | 15.21% | 5.79% |
| 2017 | 71.70% | 3.78% | 15.88% | 6.54% |
| 2018 | 71.94% | 3.18% | 15.67% | 7.06% |
| 2019 | 71.57% | 3.32% | 16.64% | 6.31% |
| 2020 | 68.34% | 3.39% | 17.17% | 7.17% |
| 2021 | 66.34% | 3.19% | 18.27% | 7.54% |
Gas engine operator wage gap by race
According to our data, asian gas engine operators have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Hispanic or latino gas engine operators have the lowest average salary at $63,035.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $67,056 |
| White | $66,576 |
| Black or African American | $63,714 |
| Asian | $72,101 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $63,035 |
Average gas engine operator age
See how the average age of gas engine operators varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Gas engine operator age by race and gender
| Race | Male age | Female age |
|---|---|---|
| Black or African American | 47 | 43 |
| Unknown | 40 | 37 |
| Asian | 41 | 40 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 40 | 35 |
| White | 43 | 40.5 |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 47.5 |
Gas engine operator age breakdown
The average age of gas engine operators is 40+ years years old, representing 56% of the gas engine operator population.
Gas engine operator age breakdown
| Gas Engine Operator Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 56% |
| 30-40 years | 29% |
| 20-30 years | 14% |
Gas engine operator educational attainment
The most common degree for gas engine operators is bachelor's degree, with 85% of gas engine operators earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are associate degree degree at 8% and associate degree degree at 4%.
- Bachelor's, 85%
- Associate, 8%
- Doctorate, 4%
- Master's, 4%
Gas engine operators by degree level
| Gas engine operator degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 85% |
| Associate | 8% |
| Doctorate | 4% |
| Master's | 4% |
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Gas engine operator wage gap by degree level
According to the data, gas engine operators with a Doctorate degree earn more than those without, at $105,435 annually. With a Master's degree, gas engine operators earn a median annual income of $87,133 compared to $69,843 for gas engine operators with an Bachelor's degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| Master's Degree | $87,133 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $69,843 |
| Doctorate Degree | $105,435 |
Gas engine operator employment statistics
Company size where gas engine operators work
Below, you can see the size of companies where gas engine operators work.
Gas engine operator jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 100 - 500 employees | 5% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 10% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 33% |
| > 10,000 employees | 52% |
Gas engine operator jobs by industry
The most common industries for gas engine operators are energy, utilities and technology.
Gas engine operator industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Fortune 500 | 24% |
| Energy | 24% |
| Utilities | 21% |
| Technology | 14% |
| Professional | 7% |
| Transportation | 3% |
| Start-up | 3% |
| Manufacturing | 3% |
Gas engine operator turnover and employment statistics
Gas engine operator unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for gas engine operators between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Gas engine operator unemployment rate by year
| Year | Gas engine operator unemployment rate |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 4.06% |
| 2011 | 3.19% |
| 2012 | 2.30% |
| 2013 | 2.27% |
| 2014 | 2.35% |
| 2015 | 2.10% |
| 2016 | 2.27% |
| 2017 | 2.17% |
| 2018 | 2.09% |
| 2019 | 1.77% |
| 2020 | 2.52% |
| 2021 | 2.33% |
Average gas engine operator tenure
The average gas engine operator stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 36 gas engine operators resumes in Zippia's database.
Gas engine operator tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 38% |
| 1-2 years | 24% |
| 3-4 years | 14% |
| 5-7 years | 11% |
| 8-10 years | 5% |
| 11+ years | 8% |
Gas engine operator LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of gas engine 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Senior Manufacturing Specialist | 3.67% | 28,036 |
| Gas Engine Operator | 5.25% | - |
| Principal Design Engineer | 6.39% | 120,887 |
| Flight Analyst | 7.54% | 12,246 |
| Chemical Engineer | 8.92% | 42,176 |
| Foundry Metallurgist | 10.43% | 511 |
| Environmental Consultant | 12.89% | 21,723 |
Similar gas engine operator jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Senior Manufacturing Specialist | 3.67% | 28,036 |
| Principal Design Engineer | 6.39% | 120,887 |
| Flight Analyst | 7.54% | 12,246 |
| Chemical Engineer | 8.92% | 42,176 |
| Foundry Metallurgist | 10.43% | 511 |
| Environmental Consultant | 12.89% | 21,723 |
Foreign languages spoken by gas engine operators
- Polish, 50.0%
- Spanish, 50.0%
Gas engine operator languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Polish | 50.0% |
| Spanish | 50.0% |