Lease operator demographics and statistics in the US
Lease operator demographics research summary. Zippia estimates lease operator demographics and statistics in the United States by using a database of 30 million profiles. Our lease operator estimates are verified against BLS, Census, and current job openings data for accuracy. Zippia's data science team found the following key facts about lease operators after extensive research and analysis:
- There are over 9,287 lease operators currently employed in the United States.
- 6.5% of all lease operators are women, while 93.5% are men.
- The average lease operator age is 40 years old.
- The most common ethnicity of lease operators is White (61.5%), followed by Hispanic or Latino (21.2%), Black or African American (9.7%) and Unknown (4.2%).
- In 2022, women earned 83% of what men earned.
- 2% of all lease operators are LGBT.
- Lease operators are 67% more likely to work at private companies in comparison to public companies.
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Lease operator gender statistics
6.5% of lease operators are women and 93.5% of lease operators are men.
- Male, 93.5%
- Female, 6.5%
Lease operator gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Male | 93.5% |
| Female | 6.5% |
Lease operator gender pay gap
Women earn 83¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$26,094
Female income
$21,738
Lease operator gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in lease operator positions over time. Currently, 6.5% of lease operators are female.
Lease operator gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 96.16% | 3.84% |
| 2011 | 95.90% | 4.10% |
| 2012 | 95.68% | 4.32% |
| 2013 | 93.17% | 6.83% |
| 2014 | 93.68% | 6.32% |
| 2015 | 93.22% | 6.78% |
| 2016 | 95.01% | 4.99% |
| 2017 | 91.10% | 8.90% |
| 2018 | 94.23% | 5.77% |
| 2019 | 92.76% | 7.24% |
| 2020 | 94.42% | 5.58% |
| 2021 | 93.51% | 6.49% |
Lease operator related jobs gender ratio
We compared lease 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% |
| Lease Operator | 94% | 6% |
| Lead Miner, Blasting | 98% | 2% |
| Oil Field Roustabout | 99% | 1% |
| Relief Driller | 99% | 1% |
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Lease operator demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among lease operators is White, which makes up 61.5% of all lease operators. Comparatively, 21.2% of lease operators are Hispanic or Latino and 9.7% of lease operators are Black or African American.
- White, 61.5%
- Hispanic or Latino, 21.2%
- Black or African American, 9.7%
- Unknown, 4.2%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 2.2%
- Asian, 1.2%
Lease operator race
| Lease operator race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 61.5% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 21.2% |
| Black or African American | 9.7% |
| Unknown | 4.2% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 2.2% |
| Asian | 1.2% |
Lease operator race and ethnicity over time
See how lease operator racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Lease operator race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 68.33% | 9.38% | 0.39% | 18.27% |
| 2011 | 67.98% | 7.73% | 0.55% | 19.64% |
| 2012 | 66.93% | 8.68% | 0.40% | 20.01% |
| 2013 | 65.14% | 8.41% | 0.52% | 21.10% |
| 2014 | 63.55% | 9.55% | 0.51% | 21.46% |
| 2015 | 66.22% | 8.66% | 0.37% | 21.39% |
| 2016 | 65.78% | 8.36% | 0.62% | 21.67% |
| 2017 | 64.56% | 8.61% | 0.31% | 21.45% |
| 2018 | 69.93% | 8.37% | 0.38% | 17.73% |
| 2019 | 64.87% | 8.11% | 0.67% | 22.97% |
| 2020 | 60.52% | 9.98% | 0.56% | 23.71% |
| 2021 | 61.46% | 9.69% | 1.22% | 21.20% |
Lease operator wage gap by race
According to our data, white lease operators have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Asian lease operators have the lowest average salary at $23,851.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $25,125 |
| White | $31,391 |
| Black or African American | $24,570 |
| Asian | $23,851 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $26,174 |
Average lease operator age
See how the average age of lease operators varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Lease 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 |
Lease operator age breakdown
The average age of lease operators is 40+ years years old, representing 49% of the lease operator population.
Lease operator age breakdown
| Lease Operator Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 49% |
| 30-40 years | 30% |
| 20-30 years | 22% |
Lease operator educational attainment
The most common degree for lease operators is high school diploma, with 36% of lease operators earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are associate degree degree at 24% and associate degree degree at 23%.
- High School Diploma, 36%
- Associate, 24%
- Bachelor's, 23%
- Diploma, 9%
- Other Degrees, 8%
Lease operators by degree level
| Lease operator degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| High School Diploma | 36% |
| Associate | 24% |
| Bachelor's | 23% |
| Diploma | 9% |
| Other Degrees | 8% |
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Lease operator wage gap by degree level
According to the data, lease operators with a Associate degree earn more than those without, at $35,493 annually. With a Bachelor's degree, lease operators earn a median annual income of $31,089 compared to $23,701 for lease operators with an High School Diploma degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| High School Diploma or Less | $23,701 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $31,089 |
| Some College/ Associate Degree | $35,493 |
Lease operator employment statistics
Most lease operators work for a private in the energy industry.
Company size where lease operators work
Below, you can see the size of companies where lease operators work.
Lease operator jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 7% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 14% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 37% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 12% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 21% |
| > 10,000 employees | 10% |
Lease operator jobs by company type
Employees with the lease operator job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most lease operators prefer to work at private companies over public companies.
Lease operator jobs by sector
| Company type | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 1% |
| Public | 29% |
| Private | 67% |
| Government | 3% |
Lease operator jobs by industry
The most common industries for lease operators are energy, transportation and manufacturing.
Lease operator industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Energy | 35% |
| Transportation | 22% |
| Fortune 500 | 6% |
| Manufacturing | 5% |
| Professional | 4% |
| Hospitality | 3% |
| Government | 3% |
| Construction | 3% |
| Retail | 3% |
| Finance | 3% |
| Technology | 3% |
| Media | 2% |
| Utilities | 2% |
| Telecommunication | 1% |
| Automotive | 1% |
| Real Estate | 1% |
| Education | 1% |
| Insurance | 1% |
Lease operator turnover and employment statistics
Lease operator unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for lease operators between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Lease operator unemployment rate by year
| Year | Lease 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 lease operator tenure
The average lease operator stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 4,152 lease operators resumes in Zippia's database.
Lease operator tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 25% |
| 1-2 years | 34% |
| 3-4 years | 13% |
| 5-7 years | 15% |
| 8-10 years | 5% |
| 11+ years | 7% |
Lease operator LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of lease 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Lease Operator | 2.29% | - |
| Topman | 2.32% | 97 |
| Hole Digger Operator | 2.64% | 32,655 |
| Skip Miner | 4.26% | 369 |
Similar lease operator jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Topman | 2.32% | 97 |
| Hole Digger Operator | 2.64% | 32,655 |
| Skip Miner | 4.26% | 369 |
Foreign languages spoken by lease operators
The most common foreign language among lease operators is Spanish at 92.0%. The second-most popular foreign language spoken is Dakota at 4.0% and Carrier is the third-most popular at 4.0%.
- Spanish, 92.0%
- Dakota, 4.0%
- Carrier, 4.0%
Lease operator languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 92.0% |
| Dakota | 4.0% |
| Carrier | 4.0% |
