Grader operator demographics and statistics in the US
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Grader operator gender statistics
20.1% of grader operators are women and 79.9% of grader operators are men.
- Male, 79.9%
- Female, 20.1%
Grader operator gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Male | 79.9% |
| Female | 20.1% |
Grader operator gender pay gap
Women earn 94¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$46,655
Female income
$43,895
Grader operator gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in grader operator positions over time. Currently, 20.1% of grader operators are female.
Grader operator gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 82.47% | 17.53% |
| 2011 | 86.50% | 13.50% |
| 2012 | 83.39% | 16.61% |
| 2013 | 84.30% | 15.70% |
| 2014 | 83.40% | 16.60% |
| 2015 | 80.71% | 19.29% |
| 2016 | 75.59% | 24.41% |
| 2017 | 78.41% | 21.59% |
| 2018 | 82.70% | 17.30% |
| 2019 | 80.59% | 19.41% |
| 2020 | 79.98% | 20.02% |
| 2021 | 79.88% | 20.12% |
Grader operator related jobs gender ratio
We compared grader operators with similar job titles to see how gender ratios vary. As you can see, water softener installer and insulation worker have the biggest gender ratio gaps.
| Job title | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Composition Floor Setter | 34% | 66% |
| Grader Operator | 80% | 20% |
| Gas Fitter | 97% | 3% |
| Insulation Worker | 97% | 2% |
| Water Softener Installer | 97% | 3% |
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Grader operator demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among grader operators is White, which makes up 67.9% of all grader operators. Comparatively, 16.8% of grader operators are Hispanic or Latino and 8.2% of grader operators are Black or African American.
- White, 67.9%
- Hispanic or Latino, 16.8%
- Black or African American, 8.2%
- Unknown, 4.3%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 1.9%
- Asian, 0.9%
Grader operator race
| Grader operator race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 67.9% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 16.8% |
| Black or African American | 8.2% |
| Unknown | 4.3% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 1.9% |
| Asian | 0.9% |
Grader operator race and ethnicity over time
See how grader operator racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Grader operator race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 75.15% | 7.68% | 0.72% | 13.79% |
| 2011 | 74.09% | 8.11% | 0.54% | 13.80% |
| 2012 | 74.28% | 7.82% | 0.81% | 13.90% |
| 2013 | 74.73% | 7.45% | 0.91% | 13.23% |
| 2014 | 73.53% | 7.39% | 0.73% | 14.59% |
| 2015 | 73.32% | 7.34% | 0.79% | 14.78% |
| 2016 | 74.25% | 7.36% | 0.53% | 14.54% |
| 2017 | 72.90% | 6.87% | 1.09% | 15.21% |
| 2018 | 72.44% | 8.10% | 0.66% | 15.38% |
| 2019 | 73.48% | 7.11% | 0.57% | 15.73% |
| 2020 | 71.47% | 7.37% | 0.79% | 14.55% |
| 2021 | 67.87% | 8.20% | 0.95% | 16.76% |
Grader operator wage gap by race
According to our data, unknown grader operators have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Black or african american grader operators have the lowest average salary at $44,707.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $48,342 |
| White | $46,974 |
| Black or African American | $44,707 |
| Asian | $47,509 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $45,830 |
Average grader operator age
See how the average age of grader operators varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Female
Grader operator age by race and gender
| Race | Male age | Female age |
|---|---|---|
| Black or African American | 49.5 | |
| Unknown | 45 | |
| Asian | 46.5 | |
| Hispanic or Latino | 44 | 45.5 |
| White | 47 | 42 |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 53 |
Grader operator age breakdown
The average age of grader operators is 40+ years years old, representing 64% of the grader operator population.
Grader operator age breakdown
| Grader Operator Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 64% |
| 30-40 years | 21% |
| 20-30 years | 14% |
Grader operator educational attainment
The most common degree for grader operators is high school diploma, with 49% of grader operators earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are bachelor's degree degree at 17% and bachelor's degree degree at 16%.
- High School Diploma, 49%
- Bachelor's, 17%
- Associate, 16%
- Diploma, 11%
- Other Degrees, 7%
Grader operators by degree level
| Grader operator degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| High School Diploma | 49% |
| Bachelor's | 17% |
| Associate | 16% |
| Diploma | 11% |
| Other Degrees | 7% |
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Grader operator wage gap by degree level
According to the data, grader operators with a Associate degree earn more than those without, at $47,500 annually. With a Bachelor's degree, grader operators earn a median annual income of $46,563 compared to $46,418 for grader operators with an High School Diploma degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| High School Diploma or Less | $46,418 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $46,563 |
| Some College/ Associate Degree | $47,500 |
Grader operator employment statistics
Most grader operators work for a private in the manufacturing industry.
Company size where grader operators work
Below, you can see the size of companies where grader operators work.
Grader operator jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 8% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 15% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 20% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 10% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 32% |
| > 10,000 employees | 14% |
Grader operator jobs by company type
Employees with the grader operator job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most grader operators prefer to work at private companies over public companies.
Grader operator jobs by sector
| Company type | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 5% |
| Public | 18% |
| Private | 74% |
| Government | 4% |
Grader operator jobs by industry
The most common industries for grader operators are manufacturing, construction and professional.
Grader operator industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Manufacturing | 23% |
| Construction | 21% |
| Professional | 7% |
| Retail | 6% |
| Agriculture | 6% |
| Technology | 6% |
| Fortune 500 | 5% |
| Education | 4% |
| Finance | 4% |
| Transportation | 3% |
| Government | 3% |
| Media | 3% |
| Energy | 3% |
| Health Care | 2% |
| Non Profits | 1% |
| Hospitality | 1% |
| Real Estate | 1% |
| Automotive | 1% |
Grader operator turnover and employment statistics
Grader operator unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for grader operators between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Grader operator unemployment rate by year
| Year | Grader operator unemployment rate |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 16.28% |
| 2011 | 14.22% |
| 2012 | 12.70% |
| 2013 | 11.88% |
| 2014 | 8.77% |
| 2015 | 7.31% |
| 2016 | 6.72% |
| 2017 | 6.69% |
| 2018 | 6.46% |
| 2019 | 5.55% |
| 2020 | 8.40% |
| 2021 | 7.84% |
Average grader operator tenure
The average grader operator stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 348 grader operators resumes in Zippia's database.
Grader operator tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 29% |
| 1-2 years | 26% |
| 3-4 years | 16% |
| 5-7 years | 13% |
| 8-10 years | 5% |
| 11+ years | 11% |
Grader operator LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of grader 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Brick Paver | 1.40% | 156 |
| Wood Lather | 1.75% | 114 |
| Grader Operator | 2.22% | - |
| Kettle Worker | 2.24% | 19,827 |
| Marine Electrician | 2.76% | 26,034 |
| Hardwood Floor Refinisher | 3.39% | 16,291 |
| Sheet Metal Former | 4.07% | 2,828 |
Similar grader operator jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Brick Paver | 1.40% | 156 |
| Wood Lather | 1.75% | 114 |
| Kettle Worker | 2.24% | 19,827 |
| Marine Electrician | 2.76% | 26,034 |
| Hardwood Floor Refinisher | 3.39% | 16,291 |
| Sheet Metal Former | 4.07% | 2,828 |
Foreign languages spoken by grader operators
The most common foreign language among grader operators is German at 16.7%. The second-most popular foreign language spoken is Japanese at 16.7% and Tagalog is the third-most popular at 16.7%.
- German, 16.7%
- Japanese, 16.7%
- Tagalog, 16.7%
- Spanish, 16.7%
- Russian, 16.7%
- Other, 16.5%
Grader operator languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| German | 16.7% |
| Japanese | 16.7% |
| Tagalog | 16.7% |
| Spanish | 16.7% |
| Russian | 16.7% |
| Other | 16.5% |