Hydraulic operator demographics and statistics in the US
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Hydraulic operator demographics by:
Hydraulic operator gender statistics
5.0% of hydraulic operators are women and 95.0% of hydraulic operators are men.
- Male, 95.0%
- Female, 5.0%
Hydraulic operator gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Male | 95.0% |
| Female | 5.0% |
Hydraulic operator gender pay gap
Women earn 95¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$32,342
Female income
$30,596
Hydraulic operator gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in hydraulic operator positions over time. Currently, 5.0% of hydraulic operators are female.
Hydraulic operator gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 96.56% | 3.44% |
| 2011 | 95.50% | 4.50% |
| 2012 | 96.51% | 3.49% |
| 2013 | 93.37% | 6.63% |
| 2014 | 96.16% | 3.84% |
| 2015 | 93.81% | 6.19% |
| 2016 | 97.92% | 2.08% |
| 2017 | 95.79% | 4.21% |
| 2018 | 96.72% | 3.28% |
| 2019 | 97.02% | 2.98% |
| 2020 | 96.40% | 3.60% |
| 2021 | 94.96% | 5.04% |
Hydraulic operator related jobs gender ratio
We compared hydraulic operators with similar job titles to see how gender ratios vary. As you can see, relief driller and oil field roustabout have the biggest gender ratio gaps.
| Job title | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Duck Bill Operator | 25% | 75% |
| Hydraulic Operator | 95% | 5% |
| Lead Miner, Blasting | 98% | 2% |
| Oil Field Roustabout | 99% | 1% |
| Relief Driller | 99% | 1% |
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Hydraulic operator demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among hydraulic operators is White, which makes up 72.1% of all hydraulic operators. Comparatively, 16.4% of hydraulic operators are Hispanic or Latino and 4.4% of hydraulic operators are Black or African American.
- White, 72.1%
- Hispanic or Latino, 16.4%
- Black or African American, 4.4%
- Unknown, 4.1%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 2.3%
- Asian, 0.7%
Hydraulic operator race
| Hydraulic operator race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 72.1% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 16.4% |
| Black or African American | 4.4% |
| Unknown | 4.1% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 2.3% |
| Asian | 0.7% |
Hydraulic operator race and ethnicity over time
See how hydraulic operator racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Hydraulic operator race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 84.99% | 3.08% | 0.49% | 10.33% |
| 2011 | 83.72% | 3.96% | 0.44% | 10.56% |
| 2012 | 81.08% | 3.60% | 0.11% | 11.60% |
| 2013 | 83.33% | 3.03% | 0.10% | 11.72% |
| 2014 | 81.07% | 3.97% | 0.70% | 11.21% |
| 2015 | 81.17% | 4.45% | 0.51% | 11.07% |
| 2016 | 81.91% | 2.38% | 0.14% | 12.20% |
| 2017 | 81.15% | 2.05% | 1.23% | 12.70% |
| 2018 | 76.68% | 3.80% | 0.74% | 15.34% |
| 2019 | 74.66% | 3.41% | 0.58% | 18.42% |
| 2020 | 70.36% | 5.47% | 0.34% | 19.11% |
| 2021 | 72.15% | 4.36% | 0.74% | 16.44% |
Hydraulic operator wage gap by race
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $33,041 |
| White | $38,970 |
| Black or African American | $29,437 |
| Asian | $29,505 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $31,640 |
Average hydraulic operator age
See how the average age of hydraulic operators varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Female
Hydraulic operator age by race and gender
| Race | Male age | Female age |
|---|---|---|
| Unknown | 39.5 | |
| White | 40 | 34.5 |
| Black or African American | 43 | |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 34 | |
| Hispanic or Latino | 35 |
Hydraulic operator age breakdown
The average age of hydraulic operators is 40+ years years old, representing 49% of the hydraulic operator population.
Hydraulic operator age breakdown
| Hydraulic Operator Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 49% |
| 30-40 years | 33% |
| 20-30 years | 19% |
Hydraulic operator educational attainment
- High School Diploma, 37%
- Bachelor's, 37%
- Associate, 19%
- Diploma, 5%
- Other Degrees, 2%
Hydraulic operators by degree level
| Hydraulic operator degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| High School Diploma | 37% |
| Bachelor's | 37% |
| Associate | 19% |
| Diploma | 5% |
| Other Degrees | 2% |
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Hydraulic operator employment statistics
Most hydraulic operators work for a private in the energy industry.
Company size where hydraulic operators work
Below, you can see the size of companies where hydraulic operators work.
Hydraulic operator jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 2% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 11% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 32% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 11% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 27% |
| > 10,000 employees | 18% |
Hydraulic operator jobs by company type
Employees with the hydraulic operator job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most hydraulic operators prefer to work at private companies over public companies.
Hydraulic operator jobs by sector
| Company type | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Public | 32% |
| Private | 64% |
| Government | 4% |
Hydraulic operator jobs by industry
The most common industries for hydraulic operators are energy, manufacturing and professional.
Hydraulic operator industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Energy | 29% |
| Manufacturing | 14% |
| Fortune 500 | 11% |
| Professional | 8% |
| Start-up | 6% |
| Technology | 6% |
| Retail | 5% |
| Transportation | 3% |
| Government | 3% |
| Automotive | 3% |
| Construction | 3% |
| Finance | 2% |
| Internet | 2% |
| Insurance | 2% |
| Media | 2% |
| Agriculture | 2% |
Hydraulic operator turnover and employment statistics
Hydraulic operator unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for hydraulic operators between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Hydraulic operator unemployment rate by year
| Year | Hydraulic operator unemployment rate |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 8.55% |
| 2011 | 4.18% |
| 2012 | 7.59% |
| 2013 | 7.59% |
| 2014 | 4.80% |
| 2015 | 6.43% |
| 2016 | 9.78% |
| 2017 | 3.65% |
| 2018 | 4.47% |
| 2019 | 3.99% |
| 2020 | 11.32% |
| 2021 | 9.05% |
Average hydraulic operator tenure
The average hydraulic operator stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 172 hydraulic operators resumes in Zippia's database.
Hydraulic operator tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 24% |
| 1-2 years | 37% |
| 3-4 years | 17% |
| 5-7 years | 13% |
| 8-10 years | 4% |
| 11+ years | 5% |
Hydraulic operator LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of hydraulic 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Service Rig Operator | 2.29% | 26,775 |
| Hydraulic Operator | 2.32% | - |
| Diamond Driller | 2.64% | 948 |
| Roof Bolter | 4.26% | 756 |
Similar hydraulic operator jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Service Rig Operator | 2.29% | 26,775 |
| Diamond Driller | 2.64% | 948 |
| Roof Bolter | 4.26% | 756 |
Foreign languages spoken by hydraulic operators
- Spanish, 100.0%
Hydraulic operator languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 100.0% |