Local operator demographics and statistics in the US
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Local operator gender statistics
27.4% of local operators are women and 72.6% of local operators are men.
- Male, 72.6%
- Female, 27.4%
Local operator gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Male | 72.6% |
| Female | 27.4% |
Local operator gender pay gap
Women earn 95¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$47,618
Female income
$45,245
Local operator related jobs gender ratio
We compared local operators with similar job titles to see how gender ratios vary. As you can see, tandem operator and feeder switchboard operator have the biggest gender ratio gaps.
| Job title | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Switchboard Operator, Receptionist | 6% | 94% |
| Complaint Operator | 9% | 91% |
| Switchboard Operator | 13% | 87% |
| Local Operator | 73% | 27% |
| Interceptor Operator | 77% | 23% |
| Feeder Switchboard Operator | 83% | 17% |
| Tandem Operator | 90% | 10% |
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Local operator demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among local operators is White, which makes up 57.1% of all local operators. Comparatively, 16.2% of local operators are Hispanic or Latino and 13.4% of local operators are Black or African American.
- White, 57.1%
- Hispanic or Latino, 16.2%
- Black or African American, 13.4%
- Unknown, 8.1%
- Asian, 3.6%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 1.6%
Local operator race
| Local operator race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 57.1% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 16.2% |
| Black or African American | 13.4% |
| Unknown | 8.1% |
| Asian | 3.6% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 1.6% |
Local operator wage gap by race
According to our data, hispanic or latino local operators have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Unknown local operators have the lowest average salary at $45,121.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $45,121 |
| White | $48,104 |
| Black or African American | $45,902 |
| Asian | $48,500 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $50,665 |
Average local operator age
See how the average age of local operators varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Female
Local operator age by race and gender
| Race | Male age | Female age |
|---|---|---|
| White | 40.5 | 46.5 |
| Black or African American | 61 | |
| Hispanic or Latino | 33 | 33 |
Local operator age breakdown
The average age of local operators is 40+ years years old, representing 55% of the local operator population.
Local operator age breakdown
| Local Operator Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 55% |
| 30-40 years | 25% |
| 20-30 years | 20% |
Local operator educational attainment
The most common degree for local operators is high school diploma, with 41% of local operators earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are bachelor's degree degree at 38% and bachelor's degree degree at 9%.
- High School Diploma, 41%
- Bachelor's, 38%
- Associate, 9%
- Master's, 3%
- Other Degrees, 9%
Local operators by degree level
| Local operator degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| High School Diploma | 41% |
| Bachelor's | 38% |
| Associate | 9% |
| Master's | 3% |
| Other Degrees | 9% |
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Local operator employment statistics
Company size where local operators work
Below, you can see the size of companies where local operators work.
Local operator jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 5% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 14% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 14% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 12% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 26% |
| > 10,000 employees | 30% |
Local operator jobs by industry
The most common industries for local operators are telecommunication, transportation and construction.
Local operator industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Fortune 500 | 18% |
| Telecommunication | 16% |
| Transportation | 14% |
| Construction | 10% |
| Retail | 6% |
| Media | 6% |
| Hospitality | 6% |
| Professional | 4% |
| Manufacturing | 4% |
| Government | 2% |
| Start-up | 2% |
| Non Profits | 2% |
| Health Care | 2% |
| Automotive | 2% |
| Technology | 2% |
| Energy | 2% |
| Finance | 2% |
Local operator turnover and employment statistics
Average local operator tenure
The average local operator stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 111 local operators resumes in Zippia's database.
Local operator tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 27% |
| 1-2 years | 27% |
| 3-4 years | 13% |
| 5-7 years | 12% |
| 8-10 years | 3% |
| 11+ years | 19% |
Local operator LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of local 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Operations/Dispatch | 6.75% | 60,313 |
| Audit Assistant | 6.76% | 12,692 |
| Executive Assistant To Executive Director | 7.79% | 35,370 |
| Credit And Collections Analyst | 8.49% | 18,105 |
| Postal Clerk | 8.68% | 93,101 |
| Local Operator | 9.18% | - |
| Loan Representative | 9.31% | 79,128 |
Similar local operator jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Operations/Dispatch | 6.75% | 60,313 |
| Audit Assistant | 6.76% | 12,692 |
| Executive Assistant To Executive Director | 7.79% | 35,370 |
| Credit And Collections Analyst | 8.49% | 18,105 |
| Postal Clerk | 8.68% | 93,101 |
| Loan Representative | 9.31% | 79,128 |
Foreign languages spoken by local operators
The most common foreign language among local operators is Spanish at 60.0%. The second-most popular foreign language spoken is Carrier at 20.0% and Hebrew is the third-most popular at 20.0%.
- Spanish, 60.0%
- Carrier, 20.0%
- Hebrew, 20.0%
Local operator languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 60.0% |
| Carrier | 20.0% |
| Hebrew | 20.0% |