High pressure operator demographics and statistics in the US
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High pressure operator gender statistics
13.6% of high pressure operators are women and 86.4% of high pressure operators are men.
- Male, 86.4%
- Female, 13.6%
High pressure operator gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Male | 86.4% |
| Female | 13.6% |
High pressure operator gender pay gap
Women earn 95¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$41,134
Female income
$39,076
High pressure operator gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in high pressure operator positions over time. Currently, 13.6% of high pressure operators are female.
High pressure operator gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 90.38% | 9.62% |
| 2011 | 93.78% | 6.22% |
| 2012 | 90.36% | 9.64% |
| 2013 | 90.24% | 9.76% |
| 2014 | 91.11% | 8.89% |
| 2015 | 91.67% | 8.33% |
| 2016 | 94.39% | 5.61% |
| 2017 | 92.51% | 7.49% |
| 2018 | 87.83% | 12.17% |
| 2019 | 87.41% | 12.59% |
| 2020 | 90.36% | 9.64% |
| 2021 | 86.45% | 13.55% |
High pressure operator related jobs gender ratio
| Job title | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| High Pressure Operator | 86% | 14% |
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High pressure operator demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among high pressure operators is White, which makes up 60.0% of all high pressure operators. Comparatively, 18.2% of high pressure operators are Hispanic or Latino and 9.1% of high pressure operators are Black or African American.
- White, 60.0%
- Hispanic or Latino, 18.2%
- Black or African American, 9.1%
- Asian, 7.7%
- Unknown, 4.6%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.4%
High pressure operator race
| High pressure operator race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 60.0% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 18.2% |
| Black or African American | 9.1% |
| Asian | 7.7% |
| Unknown | 4.6% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.4% |
High pressure operator race and ethnicity over time
See how high pressure operator racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
High pressure operator race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 68.05% | 10.02% | 4.83% | 14.88% |
| 2011 | 67.94% | 9.54% | 5.43% | 14.43% |
| 2012 | 66.33% | 10.12% | 4.38% | 16.31% |
| 2013 | 66.89% | 8.98% | 5.29% | 16.88% |
| 2014 | 67.35% | 9.77% | 4.33% | 15.79% |
| 2015 | 66.40% | 9.00% | 5.03% | 16.07% |
| 2016 | 67.21% | 8.61% | 5.20% | 16.12% |
| 2017 | 66.96% | 7.81% | 6.04% | 15.79% |
| 2018 | 66.27% | 9.19% | 5.39% | 16.17% |
| 2019 | 64.35% | 6.93% | 8.14% | 17.38% |
| 2020 | 61.91% | 7.09% | 8.21% | 17.93% |
| 2021 | 59.97% | 9.06% | 7.72% | 18.24% |
High pressure operator wage gap by race
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $40,836 |
| White | $42,854 |
| Black or African American | $39,751 |
| Asian | $40,650 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $41,646 |
Average high pressure operator age
See how the average age of high pressure operators varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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High pressure operator age by race and gender
| Race | Male age | Female age |
|---|---|---|
| Unknown | 47.5 | |
| White | 53 | 51 |
| Black or African American | 52 | |
| Asian | 47 | |
| Hispanic or Latino | 52 |
High pressure operator age breakdown
The average age of high pressure operators is 40+ years years old, representing 79% of the high pressure operator population.
High pressure operator age breakdown
| High Pressure Operator Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 79% |
| 30-40 years | 17% |
| 20-30 years | 4% |
High pressure operator educational attainment
- High School Diploma, 39%
- Bachelor's, 21%
- Associate, 18%
- Diploma, 10%
- Other Degrees, 12%
High pressure operators by degree level
| High pressure operator degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| High School Diploma | 39% |
| Bachelor's | 21% |
| Associate | 18% |
| Diploma | 10% |
| Other Degrees | 12% |
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High pressure operator wage gap by degree level
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| High School Diploma or Less | $38,364 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $43,973 |
| Some College/ Associate Degree | $39,596 |
High pressure operator employment statistics
Most high pressure operators work for a private in the manufacturing industry.
Company size where high pressure operators work
Below, you can see the size of companies where high pressure operators work.
High pressure operator jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 4% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 11% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 17% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 4% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 34% |
| > 10,000 employees | 30% |
High pressure operator jobs by company type
Employees with the high pressure operator job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most high pressure operators prefer to work at private companies over public companies.
High pressure operator jobs by sector
| Company type | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 4% |
| Public | 36% |
| Private | 57% |
| Government | 3% |
High pressure operator jobs by industry
The most common industries for high pressure operators are manufacturing, energy and retail.
High pressure operator industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Manufacturing | 22% |
| Fortune 500 | 16% |
| Retail | 12% |
| Energy | 12% |
| Professional | 9% |
| Health Care | 4% |
| Education | 3% |
| Technology | 3% |
| Media | 2% |
| Pharmaceutical | 2% |
| Transportation | 2% |
| Government | 2% |
| Non Profits | 2% |
| Utilities | 2% |
| Construction | 2% |
| Agriculture | 2% |
| Telecommunication | 1% |
| Automotive | 1% |
| Hospitality | 1% |
| Start-up | 1% |
High pressure operator turnover and employment statistics
High pressure operator unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for high pressure operators between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
High pressure operator unemployment rate by year
| Year | High pressure operator unemployment rate |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 5.63% |
| 2011 | 5.36% |
| 2012 | 4.74% |
| 2013 | 3.93% |
| 2014 | 2.22% |
| 2015 | 1.81% |
| 2016 | 1.13% |
| 2017 | 2.95% |
| 2018 | 1.77% |
| 2019 | 1.86% |
| 2020 | 1.52% |
| 2021 | 1.99% |
Average high pressure operator tenure
The average high pressure operator stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 439 high pressure operators resumes in Zippia's database.
High pressure operator tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 27% |
| 1-2 years | 31% |
| 3-4 years | 13% |
| 5-7 years | 13% |
| 8-10 years | 6% |
| 11+ years | 11% |
High pressure operator LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of high pressure 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 |
|---|---|---|
| High Pressure Operator | 4.19% | - |
| Auxiliary Operator | 4.62% | 32,777 |
| Auxiliary Equipment Tender | 4.80% | 15,497 |
| Wet Plant Operator | 10.89% | 34,985 |
Similar high pressure operator jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Auxiliary Operator | 4.62% | 32,777 |
| Auxiliary Equipment Tender | 4.80% | 15,497 |
| Wet Plant Operator | 10.89% | 34,985 |
Foreign languages spoken by high pressure operators
The most common foreign language among high pressure operators is Spanish at 77.8%. The second-most popular foreign language spoken is Dakota at 11.1% and Russian is the third-most popular at 11.1%.
- Spanish, 77.8%
- Dakota, 11.1%
- Russian, 11.1%
High pressure operator languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 77.8% |
| Dakota | 11.1% |
| Russian | 11.1% |
