Gas operator demographics and statistics in the US
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Gas operator gender statistics
9.4% of gas operators are women and 90.6% of gas operators are men.
- Male, 90.6%
- Female, 9.4%
Gas operator gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Male | 90.6% |
| Female | 9.4% |
Gas operator gender pay gap
Women earn 78¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$40,298
Female income
$31,617
Gas operator gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in gas operator positions over time. Currently, 9.4% of gas operators are female.
Gas operator gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 91.82% | 8.18% |
| 2011 | 91.55% | 8.45% |
| 2012 | 89.03% | 10.97% |
| 2013 | 86.17% | 13.83% |
| 2014 | 89.69% | 10.31% |
| 2015 | 91.36% | 8.64% |
| 2016 | 85.75% | 14.25% |
| 2017 | 84.54% | 15.46% |
| 2018 | 91.06% | 8.94% |
| 2019 | 89.86% | 10.14% |
| 2020 | 91.28% | 8.72% |
| 2021 | 90.64% | 9.36% |
Gas operator related jobs gender ratio
| Job title | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Gas Operator | 91% | 9% |
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Gas operator demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among gas operators is White, which makes up 59.7% of all gas operators. Comparatively, 20.6% of gas operators are Hispanic or Latino and 9.9% of gas operators are Black or African American.
- White, 59.7%
- Hispanic or Latino, 20.6%
- Black or African American, 9.9%
- Unknown, 4.7%
- Asian, 4.3%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.8%
Gas operator race
| Gas operator race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 59.7% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 20.6% |
| Black or African American | 9.9% |
| Unknown | 4.7% |
| Asian | 4.3% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.8% |
Gas operator race and ethnicity over time
See how gas operator racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Gas operator race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 68.63% | 14.73% | 0.98% | 13.79% |
| 2011 | 67.79% | 10.23% | 2.13% | 17.25% |
| 2012 | 65.97% | 11.90% | 1.85% | 16.70% |
| 2013 | 71.40% | 10.94% | 0.97% | 14.45% |
| 2014 | 66.57% | 10.95% | 2.21% | 18.54% |
| 2015 | 65.92% | 11.83% | 1.98% | 17.87% |
| 2016 | 63.74% | 11.97% | 1.89% | 19.48% |
| 2017 | 65.78% | 10.86% | 2.10% | 18.22% |
| 2018 | 68.66% | 9.54% | 1.77% | 17.66% |
| 2019 | 63.37% | 12.07% | 2.27% | 20.30% |
| 2020 | 68.37% | 8.61% | 2.03% | 13.97% |
| 2021 | 59.67% | 9.86% | 4.29% | 20.63% |
Gas operator wage gap by race
According to our data, black or african american gas operators have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Unknown gas operators have the lowest average salary at $36,850.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $36,850 |
| White | $41,938 |
| Black or African American | $44,022 |
| Asian | $38,887 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $40,167 |
Average gas operator age
See how the average age of gas operators varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Gas operator 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 |
Gas operator age breakdown
The average age of gas operators is 40+ years years old, representing 67% of the gas operator population.
Gas operator age breakdown
| Gas Operator Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 67% |
| 30-40 years | 27% |
| 20-30 years | 5% |
Gas operator educational attainment
The most common degree for gas operators is bachelor's degree, with 34% of gas operators earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are high school diploma degree at 24% and high school diploma degree at 20%.
- Bachelor's, 34%
- High School Diploma, 24%
- Associate, 20%
- Diploma, 8%
- Other Degrees, 14%
Gas operators by degree level
| Gas operator degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 34% |
| High School Diploma | 24% |
| Associate | 20% |
| Diploma | 8% |
| Other Degrees | 14% |
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Gas operator employment statistics
Most gas operators work for a private in the manufacturing industry.
Company size where gas operators work
Below, you can see the size of companies where gas operators work.
Gas operator jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 3% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 11% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 28% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 5% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 29% |
| > 10,000 employees | 24% |
Gas operator jobs by company type
Employees with the gas operator job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most gas operators prefer to work at private companies over public companies.
Gas operator jobs by sector
| Company type | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 1% |
| Public | 31% |
| Private | 63% |
| Government | 5% |
Gas operator jobs by industry
The most common industries for gas operators are manufacturing, energy and utilities.
Gas operator industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Manufacturing | 19% |
| Energy | 17% |
| Fortune 500 | 11% |
| Utilities | 10% |
| Retail | 8% |
| Professional | 8% |
| Government | 4% |
| Construction | 4% |
| Technology | 4% |
| Start-up | 4% |
| Automotive | 3% |
| Transportation | 2% |
| Hospitality | 2% |
| Agriculture | 1% |
| Real Estate | 1% |
| Non Profits | 1% |
| Insurance | 1% |
| Health Care | 1% |
| Education | 1% |
Gas operator turnover and employment statistics
Gas operator unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for gas operators between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Gas operator unemployment rate by year
| Year | Gas operator 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 gas operator tenure
The average gas operator stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 189 gas operators resumes in Zippia's database.
Gas operator tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 22% |
| 1-2 years | 32% |
| 3-4 years | 16% |
| 5-7 years | 15% |
| 8-10 years | 3% |
| 11+ years | 13% |
Gas operator LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of gas 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Watch Engine Operator | 4.19% | 28,063 |
| Train System Operator | 4.62% | 41,589 |
| Ice Plant Operator | 4.80% | 35,534 |
| Gas Operator | 10.89% | - |
Similar gas operator jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Watch Engine Operator | 4.19% | 28,063 |
| Train System Operator | 4.62% | 41,589 |
| Ice Plant Operator | 4.80% | 35,534 |