Hydro operator demographics and statistics in the US
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Hydro operator gender statistics
3.4% of hydro operators are women and 96.6% of hydro operators are men.
- Male, 96.6%
- Female, 3.4%
Hydro operator gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Male | 96.6% |
| Female | 3.4% |
Hydro operator gender pay gap
Women earn 89¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$39,155
Female income
$34,680
Hydro operator gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in hydro operator positions over time. Currently, 3.4% of hydro operators are female.
Hydro operator gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 97.03% | 2.97% |
| 2011 | 96.93% | 3.07% |
| 2012 | 95.94% | 4.06% |
| 2013 | 94.78% | 5.22% |
| 2014 | 96.20% | 3.80% |
| 2015 | 96.85% | 3.15% |
| 2016 | 94.60% | 5.40% |
| 2017 | 94.09% | 5.91% |
| 2018 | 96.74% | 3.26% |
| 2019 | 96.27% | 3.73% |
| 2020 | 96.82% | 3.18% |
| 2021 | 96.58% | 3.42% |
Hydro operator related jobs gender ratio
| Job title | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Hydro Operator | 97% | 3% |
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Hydro operator demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among hydro operators is White, which makes up 61.6% of all hydro operators. Comparatively, 18.1% of hydro operators are Hispanic or Latino and 9.9% of hydro operators are Black or African American.
- White, 61.6%
- Hispanic or Latino, 18.1%
- Black or African American, 9.9%
- Unknown, 4.8%
- Asian, 4.7%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.9%
Hydro operator race
| Hydro operator race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 61.6% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 18.1% |
| Black or African American | 9.9% |
| Unknown | 4.8% |
| Asian | 4.7% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.9% |
Hydro operator race and ethnicity over time
See how hydro operator racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Hydro operator race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 70.58% | 14.80% | 1.34% | 11.28% |
| 2011 | 69.75% | 10.30% | 2.49% | 14.74% |
| 2012 | 67.92% | 11.97% | 2.20% | 14.19% |
| 2013 | 73.35% | 11.02% | 1.33% | 11.94% |
| 2014 | 68.52% | 11.03% | 2.57% | 16.03% |
| 2015 | 67.87% | 11.91% | 2.34% | 15.36% |
| 2016 | 65.69% | 12.04% | 2.25% | 16.97% |
| 2017 | 67.73% | 10.94% | 2.46% | 15.71% |
| 2018 | 70.61% | 9.62% | 2.13% | 15.15% |
| 2019 | 65.32% | 12.15% | 2.63% | 17.79% |
| 2020 | 70.32% | 8.68% | 2.39% | 11.46% |
| 2021 | 61.62% | 9.94% | 4.65% | 18.12% |
Hydro operator wage gap by race
According to our data, white hydro operators have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Unknown hydro operators have the lowest average salary at $37,234.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $37,234 |
| White | $40,896 |
| Black or African American | $40,717 |
| Asian | $38,564 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $38,491 |
Average hydro operator age
See how the average age of hydro operators varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Female
Hydro operator age by race and gender
| Race | Male age | Female age |
|---|---|---|
| Unknown | 47 | |
| White | 47 | |
| Black or African American | 54 | |
| Asian | 48 | |
| Hispanic or Latino | 43.5 |
Hydro operator age breakdown
The average age of hydro operators is 40+ years years old, representing 67% of the hydro operator population.
Hydro operator age breakdown
| Hydro Operator Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 67% |
| 30-40 years | 27% |
| 20-30 years | 5% |
Hydro operator educational attainment
The most common degree for hydro operators is high school diploma, with 41% of hydro operators earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are associate degree degree at 21% and associate degree degree at 20%.
- High School Diploma, 41%
- Associate, 21%
- Bachelor's, 20%
- Diploma, 9%
- Other Degrees, 9%
Hydro operators by degree level
| Hydro operator degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| High School Diploma | 41% |
| Associate | 21% |
| Bachelor's | 20% |
| Diploma | 9% |
| Other Degrees | 9% |
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Hydro operator employment statistics
Most hydro operators work for a private in the energy industry.
Company size where hydro operators work
Below, you can see the size of companies where hydro operators work.
Hydro operator jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 5% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 13% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 21% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 8% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 28% |
| > 10,000 employees | 25% |
Hydro operator jobs by company type
Employees with the hydro operator job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most hydro operators prefer to work at private companies over public companies.
Hydro operator jobs by sector
| Company type | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Public | 31% |
| Private | 62% |
| Government | 6% |
Hydro operator jobs by industry
The most common industries for hydro operators are energy, manufacturing and utilities.
Hydro operator industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Energy | 22% |
| Manufacturing | 19% |
| Fortune 500 | 9% |
| Utilities | 8% |
| Professional | 7% |
| Construction | 6% |
| Government | 5% |
| Technology | 4% |
| Finance | 3% |
| Real Estate | 3% |
| Automotive | 3% |
| Start-up | 3% |
| Transportation | 2% |
| Media | 2% |
| Health Care | 2% |
| Hospitality | 2% |
| Retail | 1% |
| Internet | 1% |
| Non Profits | 1% |
Hydro operator turnover and employment statistics
Hydro operator unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for hydro operators between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Hydro operator unemployment rate by year
| Year | Hydro operator unemployment rate |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 5.24% |
| 2011 | 3.32% |
| 2012 | 3.86% |
| 2013 | 3.12% |
| 2014 | 1.93% |
| 2015 | 5.51% |
| 2016 | 3.39% |
| 2017 | 1.61% |
| 2018 | 1.67% |
| 2019 | 1.65% |
| 2020 | 2.74% |
| 2021 | 3.04% |
Average hydro operator tenure
The average hydro operator stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 295 hydro operators resumes in Zippia's database.
Hydro operator tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 30% |
| 1-2 years | 34% |
| 3-4 years | 14% |
| 5-7 years | 12% |
| 8-10 years | 4% |
| 11+ years | 7% |
Hydro operator LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of hydro 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Stationary Fireman | 4.19% | 465 |
| Reduction Furnace Operator | 4.62% | 27,751 |
| Power Station Operator | 4.80% | 28,340 |
| Hydro Operator | 10.89% | - |
Similar hydro operator jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Stationary Fireman | 4.19% | 465 |
| Reduction Furnace Operator | 4.62% | 27,751 |
| Power Station Operator | 4.80% | 28,340 |
Foreign languages spoken by hydro operators
The most common foreign language among hydro operators is German at 33.3%. The second-most popular foreign language spoken is Hmong at 33.3% and Spanish is the third-most popular at 33.3%.
- German, 33.3%
- Hmong, 33.3%
- Spanish, 33.3%
Hydro operator languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| German | 33.3% |
| Hmong | 33.3% |
| Spanish | 33.3% |