Junior operator demographics and statistics in the US
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Junior operator gender statistics
15.8% of junior operators are women and 84.2% of junior operators are men.
- Male, 84.2%
- Female, 15.8%
Junior operator gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Male | 84.2% |
| Female | 15.8% |
Junior operator gender pay gap
Women earn 96¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$37,892
Female income
$36,346
Junior operator gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in junior operator positions over time. Currently, 15.8% of junior operators are female.
Junior operator gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 90.25% | 9.75% |
| 2011 | 89.63% | 10.37% |
| 2012 | 89.12% | 10.88% |
| 2013 | 83.45% | 16.55% |
| 2014 | 84.56% | 15.44% |
| 2015 | 83.57% | 16.43% |
| 2016 | 87.55% | 12.45% |
| 2017 | 79.11% | 20.89% |
| 2018 | 85.80% | 14.20% |
| 2019 | 82.57% | 17.43% |
| 2020 | 86.23% | 13.77% |
| 2021 | 84.18% | 15.82% |
Junior operator related jobs gender ratio
We compared junior 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% |
| Junior Operator | 84% | 16% |
| Lead Miner, Blasting | 98% | 2% |
| Oil Field Roustabout | 99% | 1% |
| Relief Driller | 99% | 1% |
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Junior operator demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among junior operators is White, which makes up 60.4% of all junior operators. Comparatively, 22.1% of junior operators are Hispanic or Latino and 9.8% of junior operators are Black or African American.
- White, 60.4%
- Hispanic or Latino, 22.1%
- Black or African American, 9.8%
- Unknown, 4.2%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 2.3%
- Asian, 1.2%
Junior operator race
| Junior operator race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 60.4% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 22.1% |
| Black or African American | 9.8% |
| Unknown | 4.2% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 2.3% |
| Asian | 1.2% |
Junior operator race and ethnicity over time
See how junior operator racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Junior operator race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 67.31% | 9.53% | 0.39% | 19.15% |
| 2011 | 66.95% | 7.88% | 0.55% | 20.52% |
| 2012 | 65.91% | 8.83% | 0.40% | 20.90% |
| 2013 | 64.12% | 8.56% | 0.52% | 21.99% |
| 2014 | 62.53% | 9.70% | 0.51% | 22.34% |
| 2015 | 65.20% | 8.81% | 0.37% | 22.27% |
| 2016 | 64.75% | 8.51% | 0.62% | 22.55% |
| 2017 | 63.54% | 8.76% | 0.32% | 22.34% |
| 2018 | 68.91% | 8.52% | 0.38% | 18.62% |
| 2019 | 63.84% | 8.26% | 0.67% | 23.86% |
| 2020 | 59.50% | 10.14% | 0.56% | 24.60% |
| 2021 | 60.44% | 9.84% | 1.22% | 22.09% |
Junior operator wage gap by race
According to our data, white junior operators have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Asian junior operators have the lowest average salary at $37,123.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $37,566 |
| White | $39,523 |
| Black or African American | $37,375 |
| Asian | $37,123 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $37,918 |
Average junior operator age
See how the average age of junior operators varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Junior operator age by race and gender
| Race | Male age | Female age |
|---|---|---|
| White | 40 | |
| Black or African American | 48 | |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 32 | |
| Hispanic or Latino | 35 |
Junior operator age breakdown
The average age of junior operators is 40+ years years old, representing 49% of the junior operator population.
Junior operator age breakdown
| Junior Operator Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 49% |
| 30-40 years | 30% |
| 20-30 years | 22% |
Junior operator educational attainment
The most common degree for junior operators is high school diploma, with 35% of junior operators earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are bachelor's degree degree at 33% and bachelor's degree degree at 19%.
- High School Diploma, 35%
- Bachelor's, 33%
- Associate, 19%
- Diploma, 6%
- Other Degrees, 7%
Junior operators by degree level
| Junior operator degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| High School Diploma | 35% |
| Bachelor's | 33% |
| Associate | 19% |
| Diploma | 6% |
| Other Degrees | 7% |
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Junior operator wage gap by degree level
According to the data, junior operators with a Associate degree earn more than those without, at $40,646 annually. With a Bachelor's degree, junior operators earn a median annual income of $39,436 compared to $37,069 for junior operators with an High School Diploma degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| High School Diploma or Less | $37,069 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $39,436 |
| Some College/ Associate Degree | $40,646 |
Junior operator employment statistics
Most junior operators work for a private in the manufacturing industry.
Company size where junior operators work
Below, you can see the size of companies where junior operators work.
Junior operator jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 8% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 11% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 21% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 7% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 26% |
| > 10,000 employees | 28% |
Junior operator jobs by company type
Employees with the junior operator job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most junior operators prefer to work at private companies over public companies.
Junior operator jobs by sector
| Company type | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 2% |
| Public | 34% |
| Private | 61% |
| Government | 3% |
Junior operator jobs by industry
The most common industries for junior operators are manufacturing, energy and professional.
Junior operator industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Manufacturing | 18% |
| Energy | 11% |
| Fortune 500 | 10% |
| Professional | 8% |
| Technology | 7% |
| Hospitality | 5% |
| Construction | 5% |
| Transportation | 4% |
| Retail | 4% |
| Telecommunication | 3% |
| Government | 3% |
| Utilities | 3% |
| Health Care | 3% |
| Finance | 3% |
| Non Profits | 3% |
| Start-up | 3% |
| Insurance | 2% |
| Education | 2% |
| Pharmaceutical | 1% |
| Media | 1% |
| Internet | 1% |
| Automotive | 1% |
| Real Estate | 1% |
Junior operator turnover and employment statistics
Junior operator unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for junior operators between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Junior operator unemployment rate by year
| Year | Junior operator unemployment rate |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 12.16% |
| 2011 | 8.43% |
| 2012 | 7.78% |
| 2013 | 8.04% |
| 2014 | 6.09% |
| 2015 | 11.90% |
| 2016 | 13.78% |
| 2017 | 6.52% |
| 2018 | 4.80% |
| 2019 | 4.61% |
| 2020 | 12.55% |
| 2021 | 11.41% |
Average junior operator tenure
The average junior operator stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 649 junior operators resumes in Zippia's database.
Junior operator tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 29% |
| 1-2 years | 38% |
| 3-4 years | 12% |
| 5-7 years | 13% |
| 8-10 years | 5% |
| 11+ years | 4% |
Junior operator LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of junior 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Junior Operator | 2.29% | - |
| Hydraulic Miner | 2.32% | 597 |
| Post Hole Digger | 2.64% | 3,912 |
| Channeling Machine Operator | 4.26% | 53,605 |
Similar junior operator jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Hydraulic Miner | 2.32% | 597 |
| Post Hole Digger | 2.64% | 3,912 |
| Channeling Machine Operator | 4.26% | 53,605 |
Foreign languages spoken by junior operators
The most common foreign language among junior operators is Spanish at 23.1%. The second-most popular foreign language spoken is German at 7.7% and Portuguese is the third-most popular at 3.8%.
- Spanish, 23.1%
- German, 7.7%
- Portuguese, 3.8%
- Dutch, 3.8%
- Finnish, 3.8%
- Other, 57.8%
Junior operator languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 23.1% |
| German | 7.7% |
| Portuguese | 3.8% |
| Dutch | 3.8% |
| Finnish | 3.8% |
| Other | 57.8% |
