Generator operator demographics and statistics in the US
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Generator operator gender statistics
25.3% of generator operators are women and 74.7% of generator operators are men.
- Male, 74.7%
- Female, 25.3%
Generator operator gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Male | 74.7% |
| Female | 25.3% |
Generator operator gender pay gap
Women earn 95¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$32,025
Female income
$30,550
Generator operator gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in generator operator positions over time. Currently, 25.3% of generator operators are female.
Generator operator gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 79.11% | 20.89% |
| 2011 | 78.62% | 21.38% |
| 2012 | 78.02% | 21.98% |
| 2013 | 78.41% | 21.59% |
| 2014 | 79.73% | 20.27% |
| 2015 | 78.80% | 21.20% |
| 2016 | 79.45% | 20.55% |
| 2017 | 77.53% | 22.47% |
| 2018 | 77.47% | 22.53% |
| 2019 | 75.96% | 24.04% |
| 2020 | 76.05% | 23.95% |
| 2021 | 74.70% | 25.30% |
Generator operator related jobs gender ratio
We compared generator operators with similar job titles to see how gender ratios vary. As you can see, district commercial superintendent and street superintendent have the biggest gender ratio gaps.
| Job title | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Administrative Assistant To General Manager | 9% | 91% |
| Manager Stylist | 9% | 91% |
| Salon Manager | 12% | 88% |
| Generator Operator | 75% | 25% |
| General Superintendent | 97% | 3% |
| Street Superintendent | 97% | 3% |
| District Commercial Superintendent | 98% | 2% |
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Generator operator demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among generator operators is White, which makes up 67.6% of all generator operators. Comparatively, 15.1% of generator operators are Hispanic or Latino and 6.3% of generator operators are Asian.
- White, 67.6%
- Hispanic or Latino, 15.1%
- Asian, 6.3%
- Black or African American, 6.1%
- Unknown, 4.3%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.6%
Generator operator race
| Generator operator race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 67.6% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 15.1% |
| Asian | 6.3% |
| Black or African American | 6.1% |
| Unknown | 4.3% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.6% |
Generator operator race and ethnicity over time
See how generator operator racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Generator operator race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 75.34% | 6.25% | 5.22% | 10.90% |
| 2011 | 75.18% | 6.41% | 5.24% | 10.61% |
| 2012 | 74.84% | 5.98% | 5.38% | 11.69% |
| 2013 | 75.34% | 5.80% | 5.42% | 11.05% |
| 2014 | 74.23% | 5.77% | 5.32% | 12.41% |
| 2015 | 74.25% | 5.84% | 5.26% | 12.33% |
| 2016 | 71.92% | 6.34% | 5.71% | 13.54% |
| 2017 | 73.27% | 5.83% | 5.45% | 13.04% |
| 2018 | 72.84% | 5.60% | 6.02% | 12.91% |
| 2019 | 71.45% | 5.87% | 6.06% | 13.98% |
| 2020 | 69.70% | 5.91% | 5.71% | 13.88% |
| 2021 | 67.64% | 6.15% | 6.33% | 15.07% |
Generator operator wage gap by race
According to our data, asian generator operators have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Black or african american generator operators have the lowest average salary at $31,405.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $31,816 |
| White | $32,344 |
| Black or African American | $31,405 |
| Asian | $32,570 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $32,005 |
Average generator operator age
See how the average age of generator operators varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Generator operator age by race and gender
| Race | Male age | Female age |
|---|---|---|
| Black or African American | 42 | 45 |
| Unknown | 42 | 41 |
| Asian | 43 | 41 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 42 | 40 |
| White | 45 | 44 |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 43 | 44 |
Generator operator age breakdown
The average age of generator operators is 40+ years years old, representing 64% of the generator operator population.
Generator operator age breakdown
| Generator Operator Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 64% |
| 30-40 years | 30% |
| 20-30 years | 6% |
Generator operator educational attainment
The most common degree for generator operators is bachelor's degree, with 32% of generator 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 20%.
- Bachelor's, 32%
- High School Diploma, 31%
- Associate, 20%
- Diploma, 10%
- Other Degrees, 7%
Generator operators by degree level
| Generator operator degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 32% |
| High School Diploma | 31% |
| Associate | 20% |
| Diploma | 10% |
| Other Degrees | 7% |
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Generator operator wage gap by degree level
According to the data, generator operators with a Master's degree earn more than those without, at $35,359 annually. With a Doctorate degree, generator operators earn a median annual income of $34,765 compared to $33,060 for generator operators with an Bachelor's degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| Master's Degree | $35,359 |
| High School Diploma or Less | $30,162 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $33,060 |
| Doctorate Degree | $34,765 |
| Some College/ Associate Degree | $30,577 |
Generator operator employment statistics
Most generator operators work for a private in the manufacturing industry.
Company size where generator operators work
Below, you can see the size of companies where generator operators work.
Generator operator jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 4% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 13% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 19% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 8% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 26% |
| > 10,000 employees | 30% |
Generator operator jobs by company type
Employees with the generator operator job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most generator operators prefer to work at private companies over public companies.
Generator operator jobs by sector
| Company type | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 3% |
| Public | 33% |
| Private | 61% |
| Government | 3% |
Generator operator jobs by industry
The most common industries for generator operators are manufacturing, professional and retail.
Generator operator industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Manufacturing | 22% |
| Fortune 500 | 12% |
| Professional | 9% |
| Retail | 7% |
| Finance | 5% |
| Transportation | 4% |
| Automotive | 4% |
| Energy | 4% |
| Technology | 4% |
| Hospitality | 3% |
| Government | 3% |
| Construction | 3% |
| Health Care | 3% |
| Media | 2% |
| Utilities | 2% |
| Telecommunication | 2% |
| Education | 2% |
| Pharmaceutical | 1% |
| Start-up | 1% |
| Non Profits | 1% |
| Real Estate | 1% |
Generator operator turnover and employment statistics
Generator operator unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for generator operators between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Generator operator unemployment rate by year
| Year | Generator operator unemployment rate |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 6.02% |
| 2011 | 5.17% |
| 2012 | 4.50% |
| 2013 | 3.74% |
| 2014 | 3.19% |
| 2015 | 2.83% |
| 2016 | 2.57% |
| 2017 | 2.68% |
| 2018 | 2.15% |
| 2019 | 2.22% |
| 2020 | 3.68% |
| 2021 | 4.01% |
Average generator operator tenure
The average generator operator stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 1,452 generator operators resumes in Zippia's database.
Generator operator tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 28% |
| 1-2 years | 28% |
| 3-4 years | 14% |
| 5-7 years | 14% |
| 8-10 years | 4% |
| 11+ years | 11% |
Generator operator LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of generator 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Business Office Director | 7.93% | 83,491 |
| Management Trainee Internship | 8.41% | 123,584 |
| Corporate Director | 9.38% | 66,254 |
| Generator Operator | 10.39% | - |
| Manager, Assistant Vice President | 11.63% | 36,067 |
| Resource Manager | 13.02% | 31,477 |
| Promotions Director | 14.95% | 8,812 |
Similar generator operator jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Business Office Director | 7.93% | 83,491 |
| Management Trainee Internship | 8.41% | 123,584 |
| Corporate Director | 9.38% | 66,254 |
| Manager, Assistant Vice President | 11.63% | 36,067 |
| Resource Manager | 13.02% | 31,477 |
| Promotions Director | 14.95% | 8,812 |
Foreign languages spoken by generator operators
The most common foreign language among generator operators is Spanish at 60.0%. The second-most popular foreign language spoken is German at 8.6% and French is the third-most popular at 8.6%.
- Spanish, 60.0%
- German, 8.6%
- French, 8.6%
- Portuguese, 5.7%
- Irish, 5.7%
- Other, 11.4%
Generator operator languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 60.0% |
| German | 8.6% |
| French | 8.6% |
| Portuguese | 5.7% |
| Irish | 5.7% |
| Other | 11.4% |
