Lock operator demographics and statistics in the US
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Lock operator gender statistics
26.5% of lock operators are women and 73.5% of lock operators are men.
- Male, 73.5%
- Female, 26.5%
Lock operator gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Male | 73.5% |
| Female | 26.5% |
Lock operator gender pay gap
Women earn 99¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$34,191
Female income
$33,957
Lock operator gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in lock operator positions over time. Currently, 26.5% of lock operators are female.
Lock operator gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 86.07% | 13.93% |
| 2011 | 85.98% | 14.02% |
| 2012 | 87.74% | 12.26% |
| 2013 | 82.92% | 17.08% |
| 2014 | 86.14% | 13.86% |
| 2015 | 87.60% | 12.40% |
| 2016 | 82.67% | 17.33% |
| 2017 | 90.05% | 9.95% |
| 2018 | 79.42% | 20.58% |
| 2019 | 79.03% | 20.97% |
| 2020 | 71.27% | 28.73% |
| 2021 | 73.47% | 26.53% |
Lock operator related jobs gender ratio
We compared lock operators with similar job titles to see how gender ratios vary. As you can see, traffic signal technician and truck spotter have the biggest gender ratio gaps.
| Job title | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Motor Vehicle Compliance Analyst | 16% | 84% |
| Special Needs Bus Attendant | 24% | 76% |
| Bus Attendant | 25% | 75% |
| Lock Operator | 73% | 27% |
| Car Jockey | 98% | 2% |
| Truck Spotter | 98% | 2% |
| Traffic Signal Technician | 98% | 2% |
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Lock operator demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among lock operators is White, which makes up 55.9% of all lock operators. Comparatively, 16.4% of lock operators are Black or African American and 13.3% of lock operators are Hispanic or Latino.
- White, 55.9%
- Black or African American, 16.4%
- Hispanic or Latino, 13.3%
- Unknown, 6.6%
- Asian, 5.1%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 2.7%
Lock operator race
| Lock operator race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 55.9% |
| Black or African American | 16.4% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 13.3% |
| Unknown | 6.6% |
| Asian | 5.1% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 2.7% |
Lock operator race and ethnicity over time
See how lock operator racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Lock operator race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 69.96% | 12.49% | 5.35% | 8.92% |
| 2011 | 67.04% | 15.19% | 5.56% | 8.89% |
| 2012 | 64.58% | 15.87% | 4.43% | 11.44% |
| 2013 | 65.97% | 14.93% | 5.56% | 10.76% |
| 2014 | 63.21% | 17.50% | 5.36% | 10.36% |
| 2015 | 62.50% | 16.96% | 3.57% | 13.10% |
| 2016 | 61.61% | 17.26% | 3.87% | 14.29% |
| 2017 | 69.44% | 12.46% | 3.26% | 11.57% |
| 2018 | 60.12% | 19.94% | 5.28% | 11.44% |
| 2019 | 64.16% | 14.16% | 3.61% | 14.46% |
| 2020 | 60.43% | 16.04% | 6.95% | 11.76% |
| 2021 | 55.95% | 16.37% | 5.07% | 13.26% |
Lock operator wage gap by race
According to our data, white lock operators have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Hispanic or latino lock operators have the lowest average salary at $32,633.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $34,274 |
| White | $36,367 |
| Black or African American | $33,343 |
| Asian | $34,452 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $32,633 |
Average lock operator age
See how the average age of lock operators varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Female
Lock operator age by race and gender
| Race | Male age | Female age |
|---|---|---|
| White | 43 | 48 |
| Black or African American | 50 | 49.5 |
| Asian | 41 | |
| Hispanic or Latino | 37.5 |
Lock operator age breakdown
The average age of lock operators is 40+ years years old, representing 60% of the lock operator population.
Lock operator age breakdown
| Lock Operator Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 60% |
| 30-40 years | 27% |
| 20-30 years | 13% |
Lock operator educational attainment
The most common degree for lock operators is high school diploma, with 42% of lock operators earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are associate degree degree at 16% and associate degree degree at 11%.
- High School Diploma, 42%
- Associate, 16%
- Diploma, 11%
- Bachelor's, 11%
- Other Degrees, 20%
Lock operators by degree level
| Lock operator degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| High School Diploma | 42% |
| Associate | 16% |
| Diploma | 11% |
| Bachelor's | 11% |
| Other Degrees | 20% |
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Lock operator wage gap by degree level
According to the data, lock operators with a Bachelor's degree earn more than those without, at $36,486 annually. With a Associate degree, lock operators earn a median annual income of $32,658 compared to $31,826 for lock operators with an High School Diploma degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| High School Diploma or Less | $31,826 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $36,486 |
| Some College/ Associate Degree | $32,658 |
Lock operator employment statistics
Company size where lock operators work
Below, you can see the size of companies where lock operators work.
Lock operator jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 11% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 22% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 17% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 33% |
| > 10,000 employees | 17% |
Lock operator jobs by company type
Employees with the lock operator job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most lock operators prefer to work at private companies over public companies.
Lock operator jobs by sector
| Company type | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Public | 18% |
| Private | 65% |
| Government | 18% |
Lock operator turnover and employment statistics
Lock operator unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for lock operators between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Lock operator unemployment rate by year
| Year | Lock operator unemployment rate |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 8.15% |
| 2011 | 4.42% |
| 2012 | 8.22% |
| 2013 | 5.91% |
| 2014 | 6.37% |
| 2015 | 2.55% |
| 2016 | 3.50% |
| 2017 | 2.46% |
| 2018 | 0.67% |
| 2019 | 3.23% |
| 2020 | 5.86% |
| 2021 | 4.26% |
Average lock operator tenure
The average lock operator stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 51 lock operators resumes in Zippia's database.
Lock operator tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 19% |
| 1-2 years | 23% |
| 3-4 years | 16% |
| 5-7 years | 21% |
| 8-10 years | 7% |
| 11+ years | 14% |
Lock operator LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of lock 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Car Hiker | 2.50% | 6,037 |
| Flag Signalman | 5.73% | 244 |
| Airplane Fueler | 5.79% | 6,708 |
| Lock Operator | 8.00% | - |
| Transportation Inspector | 11.12% | 23,746 |
| Passenger Representative | 12.88% | 4,593 |
Similar lock operator jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Car Hiker | 2.50% | 6,037 |
| Flag Signalman | 5.73% | 244 |
| Airplane Fueler | 5.79% | 6,708 |
| Transportation Inspector | 11.12% | 23,746 |
| Passenger Representative | 12.88% | 4,593 |
Foreign languages spoken by lock operators
- German, 100.0%
Lock operator languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| German | 100.0% |