Irrigation system operator demographics and statistics in the US
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Irrigation system operator gender statistics
13.3% of irrigation system operators are women and 86.7% of irrigation system operators are men.
- Male, 86.7%
- Female, 13.3%
Irrigation system operator gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Male | 86.7% |
| Female | 13.3% |
Irrigation system operator gender pay gap
Women earn 56¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$55,353
Female income
$31,166
Irrigation system operator gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in irrigation system operator positions over time. Currently, 13.3% of irrigation system operators are female.
Irrigation system operator gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 88.27% | 11.73% |
| 2011 | 87.91% | 12.09% |
| 2012 | 84.48% | 15.52% |
| 2013 | 80.70% | 19.30% |
| 2014 | 85.37% | 14.63% |
| 2015 | 87.64% | 12.36% |
| 2016 | 80.15% | 19.85% |
| 2017 | 78.58% | 21.42% |
| 2018 | 87.23% | 12.77% |
| 2019 | 85.60% | 14.40% |
| 2020 | 87.54% | 12.46% |
| 2021 | 86.67% | 13.33% |
Irrigation system operator related jobs gender ratio
| Job title | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Irrigation System Operator | 87% | 13% |
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Irrigation system operator demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among irrigation system operators is White, which makes up 69.0% of all irrigation system operators. Comparatively, 14.3% of irrigation system operators are Hispanic or Latino and 7.1% of irrigation system operators are Black or African American.
- White, 69.0%
- Hispanic or Latino, 14.3%
- Black or African American, 7.1%
- Unknown, 4.7%
- Asian, 4.1%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.8%
Irrigation system operator race
| Irrigation system operator race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 69.0% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 14.3% |
| Black or African American | 7.1% |
| Unknown | 4.7% |
| Asian | 4.1% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.8% |
Irrigation system operator race and ethnicity over time
See how irrigation system operator racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Irrigation system operator race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 77.98% | 11.92% | 0.81% | 7.47% |
| 2011 | 77.15% | 7.42% | 1.95% | 10.94% |
| 2012 | 75.32% | 9.09% | 1.67% | 10.39% |
| 2013 | 80.75% | 8.13% | 0.79% | 8.13% |
| 2014 | 75.93% | 8.15% | 2.04% | 12.22% |
| 2015 | 75.27% | 9.03% | 1.81% | 11.55% |
| 2016 | 73.09% | 9.16% | 1.72% | 13.17% |
| 2017 | 75.13% | 8.06% | 1.93% | 11.91% |
| 2018 | 78.01% | 6.74% | 1.60% | 11.35% |
| 2019 | 72.73% | 9.27% | 2.10% | 13.99% |
| 2020 | 77.73% | 5.80% | 1.86% | 7.66% |
| 2021 | 69.02% | 7.06% | 4.12% | 14.31% |
Irrigation system operator wage gap by race
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $44,855 |
| White | $60,588 |
| Black or African American | $68,324 |
| Asian | $50,845 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $55,040 |
Average irrigation system operator age
See how the average age of irrigation system operators varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Female
Irrigation system 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 |
Irrigation system operator age breakdown
The average age of irrigation system operators is 40+ years years old, representing 67% of the irrigation system operator population.
Irrigation system operator age breakdown
| Irrigation System Operator Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 67% |
| 30-40 years | 27% |
| 20-30 years | 5% |
Irrigation system operator educational attainment
- High School Diploma, 40%
- Bachelor's, 27%
- Diploma, 20%
- Master's, 7%
- Other Degrees, 6%
Irrigation system operators by degree level
| Irrigation system operator degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| High School Diploma | 40% |
| Bachelor's | 27% |
| Diploma | 20% |
| Master's | 7% |
| Other Degrees | 6% |
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Irrigation system operator employment statistics
Most irrigation system operators work for a private in the manufacturing industry.
Company size where irrigation system operators work
Below, you can see the size of companies where irrigation system operators work.
Irrigation system operator jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 19% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 18% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 21% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 12% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 20% |
| > 10,000 employees | 12% |
Irrigation system operator jobs by company type
Employees with the irrigation system operator job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most irrigation system operators prefer to work at private companies over public companies.
Irrigation system operator jobs by sector
| Company type | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 1% |
| Public | 11% |
| Private | 82% |
| Government | 6% |
Irrigation system operator jobs by industry
The most common industries for irrigation system operators are manufacturing, professional and retail.
Irrigation system operator industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Manufacturing | 16% |
| Professional | 11% |
| Retail | 9% |
| Start-up | 7% |
| Media | 6% |
| Health Care | 6% |
| Technology | 6% |
| Construction | 5% |
| Agriculture | 5% |
| Hospitality | 4% |
| Finance | 4% |
| Government | 4% |
| Fortune 500 | 4% |
| Internet | 3% |
| Non Profits | 3% |
| Real Estate | 3% |
| Transportation | 2% |
| Automotive | 1% |
| Utilities | 1% |
| Telecommunication | 1% |
| Education | 1% |
| Energy | 1% |
Irrigation system operator turnover and employment statistics
Irrigation system operator unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for irrigation system operators between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Irrigation system operator unemployment rate by year
| Year | Irrigation system 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 irrigation system operator tenure
The average irrigation system operator stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 32 irrigation system operators resumes in Zippia's database.
Irrigation system operator tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 47% |
| 1-2 years | 28% |
| 3-4 years | 13% |
| 5-7 years | 13% |
| 8-10 years | 0% |
| 11+ years | 0% |
Irrigation system operator LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of irrigation system 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Boiler Operators Supervisor | 4.19% | 1,411 |
| Water Jet Operator | 4.62% | 53,663 |
| Auxiliary Equipment Tender | 4.80% | 15,497 |
| Irrigation System Operator | 10.89% | - |
Similar irrigation system operator jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Boiler Operators Supervisor | 4.19% | 1,411 |
| Water Jet Operator | 4.62% | 53,663 |
| Auxiliary Equipment Tender | 4.80% | 15,497 |