Licensed reactor operator demographics and statistics in the US
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Licensed reactor operator demographics by:
Licensed reactor operator gender statistics
28.9% of licensed reactor operators are women and 71.1% of licensed reactor operators are men.
- Male, 71.1%
- Female, 28.9%
Licensed reactor operator gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Male | 71.1% |
| Female | 28.9% |
Licensed reactor operator gender pay gap
Women earn 89¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$46,999
Female income
$41,691
Licensed reactor operator gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in licensed reactor operator positions over time. Currently, 28.9% of licensed reactor operators are female.
Licensed reactor operator gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 64.46% | 35.54% |
| 2011 | 55.86% | 44.14% |
| 2012 | 77.92% | 22.08% |
| 2013 | 70.49% | 29.51% |
| 2014 | 67.22% | 32.78% |
| 2015 | 58.54% | 41.46% |
| 2016 | 66.50% | 33.50% |
| 2017 | 57.57% | 42.43% |
| 2018 | 62.35% | 37.65% |
| 2019 | 60.91% | 39.09% |
| 2020 | 70.05% | 29.95% |
| 2021 | 71.12% | 28.88% |
Licensed reactor operator related jobs gender ratio
| Job title | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Licensed Reactor Operator | 71% | 29% |
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Licensed reactor operator demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among licensed reactor operators is White, which makes up 76.5% of all licensed reactor operators. Comparatively, 8.1% of licensed reactor operators are Hispanic or Latino and 6.1% of licensed reactor operators are Black or African American.
- White, 76.5%
- Hispanic or Latino, 8.1%
- Black or African American, 6.1%
- Unknown, 5.5%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 2.3%
- Asian, 1.5%
Licensed reactor operator race
| Licensed reactor operator race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 76.5% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 8.1% |
| Black or African American | 6.1% |
| Unknown | 5.5% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 2.3% |
| Asian | 1.5% |
Licensed reactor operator race and ethnicity over time
See how licensed reactor operator racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Licensed reactor operator race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 80.76% | 8.18% | 0.72% | 6.76% |
| 2011 | 79.53% | 9.53% | 1.39% | 5.61% |
| 2012 | 81.01% | 6.86% | 1.95% | 5.76% |
| 2013 | 81.59% | 7.72% | 1.27% | 5.01% |
| 2014 | 84.19% | 5.88% | 1.51% | 4.32% |
| 2015 | 82.70% | 5.83% | 2.36% | 5.38% |
| 2016 | 80.66% | 5.61% | 2.25% | 5.79% |
| 2017 | 76.60% | 9.11% | 2.48% | 8.51% |
| 2018 | 81.34% | 7.75% | 2.02% | 5.19% |
| 2019 | 78.19% | 7.19% | 2.52% | 8.16% |
| 2020 | 76.76% | 7.22% | 2.57% | 8.65% |
| 2021 | 76.53% | 6.06% | 1.52% | 8.05% |
Licensed reactor operator wage gap by race
According to our data, unknown licensed reactor operators have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Black or african american licensed reactor operators have the lowest average salary at $45,127.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $48,557 |
| White | $47,029 |
| Black or African American | $45,127 |
| Asian | $47,334 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $47,012 |
Average licensed reactor operator age
See how the average age of licensed reactor operators varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Licensed reactor operator age by race and gender
| Race | Male age | Female age |
|---|---|---|
| Unknown | 49 | |
| White | 46 | 52 |
| Black or African American | 56 | |
| Hispanic or Latino | 40 |
Licensed reactor operator age breakdown
The average age of licensed reactor operators is 40+ years years old, representing 67% of the licensed reactor operator population.
Licensed reactor operator age breakdown
| Licensed Reactor Operator Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 67% |
| 30-40 years | 29% |
| 20-30 years | 4% |
Licensed reactor operator educational attainment
The most common degree for licensed reactor operators is bachelor's degree, with 52% of licensed reactor operators earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are associate degree degree at 21% and associate degree degree at 12%.
- Bachelor's, 52%
- Associate, 21%
- High School Diploma, 12%
- Master's, 6%
- Other Degrees, 9%
Licensed reactor operators by degree level
| Licensed reactor operator degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 52% |
| Associate | 21% |
| High School Diploma | 12% |
| Master's | 6% |
| Other Degrees | 9% |
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Licensed reactor operator wage gap by degree level
According to the data, licensed reactor operators with a Bachelor's degree earn more than those without, at $54,362 annually. With a Associate degree, licensed reactor operators earn a median annual income of $48,956 compared to $45,894 for licensed reactor operators with an High School Diploma degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| High School Diploma or Less | $45,894 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $54,362 |
| Some College/ Associate Degree | $48,956 |
Licensed reactor operator employment statistics
Most licensed reactor operators work for a public in the utilities industry.
Company size where licensed reactor operators work
Below, you can see the size of companies where licensed reactor operators work.
Licensed reactor operator jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 3% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 10% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 10% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 3% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 41% |
| > 10,000 employees | 33% |
Licensed reactor operator jobs by company type
Employees with the licensed reactor operator job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most licensed reactor operators prefer to work at public companies over private companies.
Licensed reactor operator jobs by sector
| Company type | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 10% |
| Public | 44% |
| Private | 36% |
| Government | 10% |
Licensed reactor operator jobs by industry
The most common industries for licensed reactor operators are utilities, manufacturing and energy.
Licensed reactor operator industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Utilities | 26% |
| Fortune 500 | 19% |
| Manufacturing | 15% |
| Energy | 13% |
| Government | 9% |
| Retail | 6% |
| Education | 6% |
| Finance | 2% |
| Professional | 2% |
| Construction | 2% |
Licensed reactor operator turnover and employment statistics
Licensed reactor operator unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for licensed reactor operators between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Licensed reactor operator unemployment rate by year
| Year | Licensed reactor operator unemployment rate |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 2.20% |
| 2011 | 2.79% |
| 2012 | 3.46% |
| 2013 | 1.72% |
| 2014 | 2.26% |
| 2015 | 2.14% |
| 2016 | 1.60% |
| 2017 | 1.75% |
| 2018 | 1.38% |
| 2019 | 1.57% |
| 2020 | 1.43% |
| 2021 | 1.84% |
Average licensed reactor operator tenure
The average licensed reactor operator stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 327 licensed reactor operators resumes in Zippia's database.
Licensed reactor operator tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 16% |
| 1-2 years | 24% |
| 3-4 years | 12% |
| 5-7 years | 17% |
| 8-10 years | 8% |
| 11+ years | 23% |
Licensed reactor operator LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of licensed reactor 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Breaker Engineer | 4.19% | 877 |
| Electric System Operator | 4.62% | 40,733 |
| Licensed Reactor Operator | 4.80% | - |
| Hydro Operator | 10.89% | 39,419 |
Similar licensed reactor operator jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Breaker Engineer | 4.19% | 877 |
| Electric System Operator | 4.62% | 40,733 |
| Hydro Operator | 10.89% | 39,419 |
Foreign languages spoken by licensed reactor operators
- Spanish, 66.7%
- Russian, 33.3%
Licensed reactor operator languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 66.7% |
| Russian | 33.3% |