Gas station operator demographics and statistics in the US
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Gas station operator gender statistics
30.4% of gas station operators are women and 69.6% of gas station operators are men.
- Male, 69.6%
- Female, 30.4%
Gas station operator gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Male | 69.6% |
| Female | 30.4% |
Gas station operator gender pay gap
Women earn $1.02 for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$39,497
Female income
$40,279
Gas station operator gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in gas station operator positions over time. Currently, 30.4% of gas station operators are female.
Gas station operator gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 88.80% | 11.20% |
| 2011 | 90.93% | 9.07% |
| 2012 | 70.10% | 29.90% |
| 2013 | 87.09% | 12.91% |
| 2014 | 73.94% | 26.06% |
| 2015 | 85.92% | 14.08% |
| 2016 | 90.70% | 9.30% |
| 2017 | 71.95% | 28.05% |
| 2018 | 85.53% | 14.47% |
| 2019 | 69.84% | 30.16% |
| 2020 | 87.71% | 12.29% |
| 2021 | 69.57% | 30.43% |
Gas station operator related jobs gender ratio
We compared gas station 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% |
| Gas Station Operator | 70% | 30% |
| Green Chain Operator | 99% | 1% |
| Tower Crane Operator | 99% | 1% |
| Dredge Operator | 99% | 1% |
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Gas station operator demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among gas station operators is White, which makes up 65.3% of all gas station operators. Comparatively, 16.7% of gas station operators are Hispanic or Latino and 9.6% of gas station operators are Black or African American.
- White, 65.3%
- Hispanic or Latino, 16.7%
- Black or African American, 9.6%
- Unknown, 4.5%
- Asian, 2.3%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 1.6%
Gas station operator race
| Gas station operator race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 65.3% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 16.7% |
| Black or African American | 9.6% |
| Unknown | 4.5% |
| Asian | 2.3% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 1.6% |
Gas station operator race and ethnicity over time
See how gas station operator racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Gas station operator race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 82.05% | 4.49% | 0.32% | 10.58% |
| 2011 | 77.57% | 5.68% | 0.54% | 13.24% |
| 2012 | 78.74% | 7.61% | 0.52% | 9.71% |
| 2013 | 79.85% | 4.98% | 1.00% | 11.94% |
| 2014 | 78.82% | 4.19% | 0.49% | 11.82% |
| 2015 | 76.74% | 6.72% | 1.29% | 13.44% |
| 2016 | 82.09% | 5.51% | 0.83% | 8.26% |
| 2017 | 79.14% | 6.62% | 0.99% | 11.26% |
| 2018 | 77.74% | 4.70% | 0.94% | 13.48% |
| 2019 | 76.90% | 5.56% | 1.75% | 12.57% |
| 2020 | 78.36% | 4.48% | 1.12% | 12.69% |
| 2021 | 65.27% | 9.65% | 2.25% | 16.72% |
Gas station operator wage gap by race
According to our data, asian gas station operators have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Hispanic or latino gas station operators have the lowest average salary at $36,850.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $38,747 |
| White | $41,137 |
| Black or African American | $38,159 |
| Asian | $42,889 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $36,850 |
Gas station operator age breakdown
The average age of gas station operators is 40+ years years old, representing 50% of the gas station operator population.
Gas station operator age breakdown
| Gas Station Operator Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 50% |
| 30-40 years | 32% |
| 20-30 years | 18% |
Gas station operator educational attainment
The most common degree for gas station operators is bachelor's degree, with 46% of gas station operators earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are high school diploma degree at 31% and high school diploma degree at 15%.
- Bachelor's, 46%
- High School Diploma, 31%
- Associate, 15%
- License, 8%
Gas station operators by degree level
| Gas station operator degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 46% |
| High School Diploma | 31% |
| Associate | 15% |
| License | 8% |
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Gas station operator employment statistics
Company size where gas station operators work
Below, you can see the size of companies where gas station operators work.
Gas station operator jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 9% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 18% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 9% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 9% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 9% |
| > 10,000 employees | 45% |
Gas station operator turnover and employment statistics
Gas station operator unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for gas station operators between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Gas station operator unemployment rate by year
| Year | Gas station 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 gas station operator tenure
The average gas station operator stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 22 gas station operators resumes in Zippia's database.
Gas station operator tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 35% |
| 1-2 years | 22% |
| 3-4 years | 35% |
| 5-7 years | 0% |
| 8-10 years | 4% |
| 11+ years | 4% |
Gas station operator LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of gas station 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Cooling Tower Operator | 1.94% | 26,902 |
| Caterpillar Operator | 3.85% | 40,264 |
| Recyclable Materials Collector | 4.13% | 6,962 |
| Professional Mover | 4.67% | 45,183 |
| Book Packer | 6.68% | 16,164 |
| Gas Station Operator | 8.17% | - |
| Brake Lining Curer | 10.43% | 1,047 |
Similar gas station operator jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Cooling Tower Operator | 1.94% | 26,902 |
| Caterpillar Operator | 3.85% | 40,264 |
| Recyclable Materials Collector | 4.13% | 6,962 |
| Professional Mover | 4.67% | 45,183 |
| Book Packer | 6.68% | 16,164 |
| Brake Lining Curer | 10.43% | 1,047 |