The average employee age for locators is 42 years. The locator workforce reached a whopping 33,543 in 2020!
Among locators, we discovered that 16.7% of them are women, while 79.5% are men. The most common race/ethnicity among locators is White, which makes up 60.2% of all locators. Comparatively, there are 22.0% of the Hispanic or Latino ethnicity and 11.0% of the Black or African American ethnicity. The majority of locators are located in TX, Houston and IN, Indianapolis.
Locators are more likely to work at private companies in comparison to public companies. Taking it a step further, locators are more likely to find a job in the utilities industry. Looking at locator statistics, we found was that Alaska, Rhode Island, Massachusetts, New Jersey and Connecticut are where locators find the highest salaries.
From where do we know all information about locator demographics? We analyzed 5,208 locators resumes to find out what the average demographics are for the job position. Just to be clear, by demographics we mean the study of population-based factors like age, race, and sex. On top of scouring through resumes, we also took note of job proposals from employers and Census Bureau data. And guess what? We found some pretty interesting information.
Locator Diversity
From race to gender and even age, we found the average demographic information on those who work as locators. Keep reading to find out what the results for locators were.
Locator Gender Ratio
Among locators, 16.7% of them are women compared to 79.5% which are men.
- Male, 79.5%
- Female, 16.7%
- Unknown, 3.8%
Locator Ethnic Breakdown
The most common ethnicity among locators is White, which makes up 60.2% of all locators. Comparatively, there are 22.0% of the Hispanic or Latino ethnicity and 11.0% of the Black or African American ethnicity.
- White, 60.2%
- Hispanic or Latino, 21.9%
- Black or African American, 11.0%
- Asian, 3.6%
- Unknown, 2.7%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.6%
Foreign Languages Spoken By Locators
The chart below shows that 73.7% of locators speak Spanish. The second-most popular foreign language spoken is Arabic at 7.0% and Carrier is the third-most popular at 5.3%.
- Spanish, 73.7%
- Arabic, 7.0%
- Carrier, 5.3%
- Urdu, 5.3%
- German, 1.8%
- Other, 6.9%
Locator Race And Ethnicity Over Time
Using the Census Bureau data, we found out how the percentage of each ethnic category trended between 2008-2018 among locators.
- White
- Asian
- Hispanic or Latino
- Black or African American
Locator Gender Over Time
This data shows how men and women predominate in the locator position over time.
Locator Unemployment Rate Over Time
The Bureau of Labor Statistics came in clutch when it came down to figuring out how the unemployment rate has changed over time. Between 2008 and 2018, this is how the number of locators changed.
- Unemployment rate
Age Based On Ethnicity And Gender
We determined the average age of locators based on ethnicity and gender.
Number Of Years On The Job For Locator
By looking over 5,208 locators resumes, we figured out that the average locator enjoys staying at their job for Less than 1 year for a percentage of 32%.
Locator Age Breakdown
This chart breaks down the ages of locator employees. Interestingly enough, the average age of locators is 40+ years old, which represents 60% of the population.
Comparing The Gender Ratio of Locators with Other Job Titles
We compared this job title with other job titles to see how gender percentages varied. As you can see, home appliances mechanic and machine repairman have the biggest difference in gender.
Job Title   | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Mender | 20% | 78% |
| Hydraulic Press Servicer | 23% | 75% |
| Assigner | 31% | 66% |
| Locator | 80% | 17% |
| Millwright Supervisor | 95% | 1% |
| Machine Repairman | 95% | 1% |
| Home Appliances Mechanic | 98% | 2% |
Comparing The LGBT Ratio of Locators with Other Job Titles
After finding the gender ratio, we wondered if the percentages of LGBT persons were different as well. Using the data below, you can see how other job titles compare to locators.
Job Title | LGBT |
|---|---|
| Power Line Lineman | 4.62% |
| General Service Technician | 4.79% |
| Refrigeration Specialist | 5.27% |
| Maintenance Repairman | 6.05% |
| Hydraulic Press Servicer | 6.75% |
| Locator | 7.66% |
| Watchmaker Apprentice | 15.51% |
How Much Do Women Make Compared To Man As Locator?
Locator Income By Gender And Race/Ethnicity
We found interesting that White women and White men make more money compared to others.
- Male
- Female
Locator Income By Race/Ethnicity And Education
This chart shows the impact that education has on the income level of different ethnicities.
Education | Income |
|---|---|
| High School Diploma or Less | $34,464 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $35,490 |
| Master's Degree | $37,487 |
| Some College/ Associate Degree | $40,033 |
Locator Income By Race/Ethnicity And Education
This chart shows the impact that education has on the income level of different ethnicities.
- Asian
- Black or African American
- Hispanic or Latino
- White
