Grid operator demographics and statistics in the US
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Grid operator gender statistics
30.3% of grid operators are women and 69.7% of grid operators are men.
- Male, 69.7%
- Female, 30.3%
Grid operator gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Male | 69.7% |
| Female | 30.3% |
Grid operator gender pay gap
Women earn 92¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$44,535
Female income
$40,781
Grid operator gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in grid operator positions over time. Currently, 30.3% of grid operators are female.
Grid operator gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 62.64% | 37.36% |
| 2011 | 62.49% | 37.51% |
| 2012 | 64.32% | 35.68% |
| 2013 | 68.73% | 31.27% |
| 2014 | 64.57% | 35.43% |
| 2015 | 67.72% | 32.28% |
| 2016 | 68.51% | 31.49% |
| 2017 | 67.14% | 32.86% |
| 2018 | 65.72% | 34.28% |
| 2019 | 66.98% | 33.02% |
| 2020 | 68.16% | 31.84% |
| 2021 | 69.70% | 30.30% |
Grid operator related jobs gender ratio
We compared grid operators with similar job titles to see how gender ratios vary. As you can see, top installer and liner installer have the biggest gender ratio gaps.
| Job title | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Timing Adjuster | 21% | 79% |
| Sewing Machine Assembler | 23% | 77% |
| Solderer-Assembler | 32% | 68% |
| Grid Operator | 70% | 30% |
| Screw Driver Operator | 98% | 2% |
| Liner Installer | 98% | 2% |
| Top Installer | 99% | 1% |
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Grid operator demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among grid operators is White, which makes up 52.7% of all grid operators. Comparatively, 19.4% of grid operators are Asian and 16.5% of grid operators are Hispanic or Latino.
- White, 52.7%
- Asian, 19.4%
- Hispanic or Latino, 16.5%
- Black or African American, 8.4%
- Unknown, 2.5%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.5%
Grid operator race
| Grid operator race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 52.7% |
| Asian | 19.4% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 16.5% |
| Black or African American | 8.4% |
| Unknown | 2.5% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.5% |
Grid operator race and ethnicity over time
See how grid operator racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Grid operator race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 54.84% | 10.38% | 16.99% | 15.73% |
| 2011 | 56.05% | 10.66% | 16.91% | 14.38% |
| 2012 | 53.74% | 11.62% | 16.31% | 16.00% |
| 2013 | 56.42% | 9.62% | 15.90% | 15.68% |
| 2014 | 53.92% | 9.27% | 19.28% | 16.11% |
| 2015 | 57.54% | 8.29% | 17.33% | 15.21% |
| 2016 | 55.01% | 9.06% | 18.32% | 16.27% |
| 2017 | 55.05% | 9.96% | 17.50% | 15.63% |
| 2018 | 56.62% | 8.55% | 16.18% | 16.76% |
| 2019 | 53.03% | 10.95% | 20.55% | 14.56% |
| 2020 | 49.12% | 6.86% | 20.18% | 20.10% |
| 2021 | 52.75% | 8.38% | 19.37% | 16.55% |
Grid operator wage gap by race
According to our data, asian grid operators have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Hispanic or latino grid operators have the lowest average salary at $43,627.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $44,445 |
| White | $45,006 |
| Black or African American | $44,289 |
| Asian | $45,327 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $43,627 |
Average grid operator age
See how the average age of grid operators varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Grid operator age by race and gender
| Race | Male age | Female age |
|---|---|---|
| Unknown | 37 | |
| White | 47.5 | 55 |
| Black or African American | 52 | 58 |
| Asian | 53 | 53 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 49.5 | 50 |
Grid operator age breakdown
The average age of grid operators is 40+ years years old, representing 73% of the grid operator population.
Grid operator age breakdown
| Grid Operator Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 73% |
| 30-40 years | 16% |
| 20-30 years | 10% |
Grid operator educational attainment
The most common degree for grid operators is high school diploma, with 36% of grid operators earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are bachelor's degree degree at 29% and bachelor's degree degree at 21%.
- High School Diploma, 36%
- Bachelor's, 29%
- Associate, 21%
- Master's, 14%
Grid operators by degree level
| Grid operator degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| High School Diploma | 36% |
| Bachelor's | 29% |
| Associate | 21% |
| Master's | 14% |
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Grid operator wage gap by degree level
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| High School Diploma or Less | $44,497 |
| Some College/ Associate Degree | $44,335 |
Grid operator employment statistics
Company size where grid operators work
Below, you can see the size of companies where grid operators work.
Grid operator jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 50 - 100 employees | 6% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 6% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 18% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 35% |
| > 10,000 employees | 35% |
Grid operator turnover and employment statistics
Grid operator unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for grid operators between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Grid operator unemployment rate by year
| Year | Grid operator unemployment rate |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 15.52% |
| 2011 | 13.10% |
| 2012 | 11.85% |
| 2013 | 10.61% |
| 2014 | 7.45% |
| 2015 | 6.10% |
| 2016 | 5.04% |
| 2017 | 4.96% |
| 2018 | 3.86% |
| 2019 | 4.69% |
| 2020 | 5.04% |
| 2021 | 5.81% |
Average grid operator tenure
The average grid operator stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 36 grid operators resumes in Zippia's database.
Grid operator tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 18% |
| 1-2 years | 40% |
| 3-4 years | 13% |
| 5-7 years | 15% |
| 8-10 years | 5% |
| 11+ years | 10% |
Grid operator LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of grid 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Wastewater Treatment Operator | 2.37% | 32,561 |
| Detonator Maker | 3.41% | 6,973 |
| Ground Support Equipment Assembler | 3.66% | 92,857 |
| Laundry Attendant | 5.06% | 49,030 |
| Grid Operator | 6.00% | - |
| Chemical Operator | 9.20% | 36,522 |
| Scanner Operator | 20.58% | 29,750 |
Similar grid operator jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Wastewater Treatment Operator | 2.37% | 32,561 |
| Detonator Maker | 3.41% | 6,973 |
| Ground Support Equipment Assembler | 3.66% | 92,857 |
| Laundry Attendant | 5.06% | 49,030 |
| Chemical Operator | 9.20% | 36,522 |
| Scanner Operator | 20.58% | 29,750 |
Foreign languages spoken by grid operators
- Bulgarian, 50.0%
- Serbian, 50.0%
Grid operator languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Bulgarian | 50.0% |
| Serbian | 50.0% |