Lubricator demographics and statistics in the US
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Lubricator demographics by:
Lubricator gender statistics
10.7% of lubricators are women and 89.3% of lubricators are men.
- Male, 89.3%
- Female, 10.7%
Lubricator gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Male | 89.3% |
| Female | 10.7% |
Lubricator gender pay gap
Women earn 90¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$43,897
Female income
$39,602
Lubricator gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in lubricator positions over time. Currently, 10.7% of lubricators are female.
Lubricator gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 78.79% | 21.21% |
| 2011 | 76.92% | 23.08% |
| 2012 | 81.89% | 18.11% |
| 2013 | 79.70% | 20.30% |
| 2014 | 87.55% | 12.45% |
| 2015 | 87.32% | 12.68% |
| 2016 | 88.72% | 11.28% |
| 2017 | 89.05% | 10.95% |
| 2018 | 88.73% | 11.27% |
| 2019 | 91.19% | 8.81% |
| 2020 | 86.92% | 13.08% |
| 2021 | 89.29% | 10.71% |
Lubricator related jobs gender ratio
We compared lubricators 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% |
| Lubricator | 89% | 11% |
| Car Jockey | 98% | 2% |
| Truck Spotter | 98% | 2% |
| Traffic Signal Technician | 98% | 2% |
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Lubricator demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among lubricators is White, which makes up 65.8% of all lubricators. Comparatively, 15.7% of lubricators are Hispanic or Latino and 8.7% of lubricators are Black or African American.
- White, 65.8%
- Hispanic or Latino, 15.7%
- Black or African American, 8.7%
- Unknown, 4.2%
- Asian, 4.2%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 1.4%
Lubricator race
| Lubricator race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 65.8% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 15.7% |
| Black or African American | 8.7% |
| Unknown | 4.2% |
| Asian | 4.2% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 1.4% |
Lubricator race and ethnicity over time
See how lubricator racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Lubricator race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 71.52% | 8.91% | 5.27% | 10.54% |
| 2011 | 70.86% | 10.10% | 4.03% | 10.86% |
| 2012 | 70.78% | 8.71% | 4.16% | 11.54% |
| 2013 | 70.85% | 9.89% | 4.98% | 10.03% |
| 2014 | 68.12% | 10.04% | 5.02% | 12.55% |
| 2015 | 68.23% | 8.96% | 5.50% | 13.58% |
| 2016 | 70.90% | 7.84% | 4.14% | 13.60% |
| 2017 | 71.79% | 8.70% | 4.85% | 10.71% |
| 2018 | 68.06% | 9.63% | 3.58% | 13.29% |
| 2019 | 69.21% | 9.99% | 3.33% | 12.95% |
| 2020 | 68.24% | 8.67% | 6.03% | 12.25% |
| 2021 | 65.77% | 8.74% | 4.17% | 15.69% |
Lubricator wage gap by race
According to our data, unknown lubricators have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Hispanic or latino lubricators have the lowest average salary at $39,832.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $51,459 |
| White | $44,059 |
| Black or African American | $40,850 |
| Asian | $44,185 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $39,832 |
Average lubricator age
See how the average age of lubricators varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Lubricator age by race and gender
| Race | Male age | Female age |
|---|---|---|
| Unknown | 30 | |
| White | 31 | 28 |
| Black or African American | 32 | |
| Asian | 37 | |
| Hispanic or Latino | 26 |
Lubricator age breakdown
The average age of lubricators is 20-30 years years old, representing 40% of the lubricator population.
Lubricator age breakdown
| Lubricator Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 32% |
| 30-40 years | 20% |
| 20-30 years | 40% |
Lubricator educational attainment
The most common degree for lubricators is high school diploma, with 60% of lubricators earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are associate degree degree at 30% and associate degree degree at 10%.
- High School Diploma, 60%
- Associate, 30%
- Diploma, 10%
Lubricators by degree level
| Lubricator degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| High School Diploma | 60% |
| Associate | 30% |
| Diploma | 10% |
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Lubricator turnover and employment statistics
Lubricator unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for lubricators between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Lubricator unemployment rate by year
| Year | Lubricator unemployment rate |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 16.93% |
| 2011 | 15.18% |
| 2012 | 14.53% |
| 2013 | 10.89% |
| 2014 | 10.47% |
| 2015 | 9.12% |
| 2016 | 7.94% |
| 2017 | 7.31% |
| 2018 | 8.62% |
| 2019 | 7.57% |
| 2020 | 8.88% |
| 2021 | 7.43% |
Average lubricator tenure
The average lubricator stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 31 lubricators resumes in Zippia's database.
Lubricator tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 47% |
| 1-2 years | 19% |
| 3-4 years | 6% |
| 5-7 years | 6% |
| 8-10 years | 6% |
| 11+ years | 16% |
Lubricator LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of lubricators 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Valet Service Attendant | 2.50% | 46,381 |
| Transportation Worker | 5.73% | 38,912 |
| Lubricator | 5.79% | - |
| Traffic Signal Technician | 8.00% | 8,006 |
| Air Brake Tester | 11.12% | 9,006 |
| Dining Car Conductor | 12.88% | 8,299 |
Similar lubricator jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Valet Service Attendant | 2.50% | 46,381 |
| Transportation Worker | 5.73% | 38,912 |
| Traffic Signal Technician | 8.00% | 8,006 |
| Air Brake Tester | 11.12% | 9,006 |
| Dining Car Conductor | 12.88% | 8,299 |