Marine tower operator demographics and statistics in the US
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Marine tower operator demographics by:
Marine tower operator gender statistics
3.6% of marine tower operators are women and 96.4% of marine tower operators are men.
- Male, 96.4%
- Female, 3.6%
Marine tower operator gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Male | 96.4% |
| Female | 3.6% |
Marine tower operator gender pay gap
Women earn 84¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$50,644
Female income
$42,790
Marine tower operator gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in marine tower operator positions over time. Currently, 3.6% of marine tower operators are female.
Marine tower operator gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 98.75% | 1.25% |
| 2011 | 96.43% | 3.57% |
| 2012 | 96.11% | 3.89% |
| 2013 | 96.03% | 3.97% |
| 2014 | 94.19% | 5.81% |
| 2015 | 94.60% | 5.40% |
| 2016 | 96.50% | 3.50% |
| 2017 | 96.14% | 3.86% |
| 2018 | 91.94% | 8.06% |
| 2019 | 95.32% | 4.68% |
| 2020 | 96.22% | 3.78% |
| 2021 | 96.43% | 3.57% |
Marine tower operator related jobs gender ratio
We compared marine tower operators with similar job titles to see how gender ratios vary. As you can see, dredge operator and tower crane operator have the biggest gender ratio gaps.
| Job title | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Gift Wrapper | 12% | 88% |
| Gift Packer | 18% | 82% |
| Pill Packer | 19% | 81% |
| Marine Tower Operator | 96% | 4% |
| Green Chain Operator | 99% | 1% |
| Tower Crane Operator | 99% | 1% |
| Dredge Operator | 99% | 1% |
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Marine tower operator demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among marine tower operators is White, which makes up 67.0% of all marine tower operators. Comparatively, 16.3% of marine tower operators are Hispanic or Latino and 10.8% of marine tower operators are Black or African American.
- White, 67.0%
- Hispanic or Latino, 16.3%
- Black or African American, 10.8%
- Unknown, 3.6%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 1.6%
- Asian, 0.7%
Marine tower operator race
| Marine tower operator race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 67.0% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 16.3% |
| Black or African American | 10.8% |
| Unknown | 3.6% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 1.6% |
| Asian | 0.7% |
Marine tower operator race and ethnicity over time
See how marine tower operator racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Marine tower operator race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 68.63% | 17.63% | 0.53% | 10.04% |
| 2011 | 70.47% | 14.04% | 0.85% | 13.33% |
| 2012 | 69.76% | 13.44% | 0.95% | 12.83% |
| 2013 | 72.38% | 14.89% | 1.28% | 8.97% |
| 2014 | 71.04% | 11.53% | 0.79% | 14.50% |
| 2015 | 69.95% | 15.76% | 0.73% | 11.20% |
| 2016 | 70.61% | 13.83% | 0.32% | 12.86% |
| 2017 | 71.26% | 14.07% | 0.60% | 12.12% |
| 2018 | 71.13% | 12.97% | 0.57% | 11.71% |
| 2019 | 70.87% | 12.18% | 2.08% | 12.42% |
| 2020 | 66.69% | 13.24% | 1.23% | 13.59% |
| 2021 | 67.04% | 10.76% | 0.70% | 16.35% |
Marine tower operator wage gap by race
According to our data, white marine tower operators have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Black or african american marine tower operators have the lowest average salary at $48,218.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $51,462 |
| White | $53,171 |
| Black or African American | $48,218 |
| Asian | $50,612 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $49,890 |
Average marine tower operator age
See how the average age of marine tower operators varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Female
Marine tower operator age by race and gender
| Race | Male age | Female age |
|---|---|---|
| Unknown | 45 | |
| White | 49 | |
| Black or African American | 48.5 | |
| Hispanic or Latino | 50 |
Marine tower operator age breakdown
The average age of marine tower operators is 40+ years years old, representing 73% of the marine tower operator population.
Marine tower operator age breakdown
| Marine Tower Operator Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 73% |
| 30-40 years | 23% |
| 20-30 years | 5% |
Marine tower operator educational attainment
The most common degree for marine tower operators is bachelor's degree, with 64% of marine tower operators earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are associate degree degree at 14% and associate degree degree at 11%.
- Bachelor's, 64%
- Associate, 14%
- Master's, 11%
- High School Diploma, 7%
- Other Degrees, 4%
Marine tower operators by degree level
| Marine tower operator degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 64% |
| Associate | 14% |
| Master's | 11% |
| High School Diploma | 7% |
| Other Degrees | 4% |
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Marine tower operator wage gap by degree level
According to the data, marine tower operators with a Associate degree earn more than those without, at $52,907 annually. With a Bachelor's degree, marine tower operators earn a median annual income of $51,551 compared to $50,094 for marine tower operators with an High School Diploma degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| High School Diploma or Less | $50,094 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $51,551 |
| Some College/ Associate Degree | $52,907 |
Marine tower operator turnover and employment statistics
Marine tower operator unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for marine tower operators between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Marine tower operator unemployment rate by year
| Year | Marine tower operator unemployment rate |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 13.28% |
| 2011 | 9.36% |
| 2012 | 8.67% |
| 2013 | 6.09% |
| 2014 | 5.14% |
| 2015 | 3.73% |
| 2016 | 5.73% |
| 2017 | 4.62% |
| 2018 | 4.30% |
| 2019 | 3.10% |
| 2020 | 5.99% |
| 2021 | 6.25% |
Average marine tower operator tenure
The average marine tower operator stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 68 marine tower operators resumes in Zippia's database.
Marine tower operator tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 6% |
| 1-2 years | 43% |
| 3-4 years | 16% |
| 5-7 years | 19% |
| 8-10 years | 6% |
| 11+ years | 9% |
Marine tower operator LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of marine tower 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Marine Tower Operator | 1.94% | - |
| Autoclave Operator | 3.85% | 59,642 |
| Junkman | 4.13% | 1,068 |
| Brush Cleaner | 4.59% | 35,496 |
| ASH Handler | 4.67% | 25,954 |
| Hand Picker | 6.68% | 20,782 |
| Feeder Catcher | 10.43% | 546 |
Similar marine tower operator jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Autoclave Operator | 3.85% | 59,642 |
| Junkman | 4.13% | 1,068 |
| Brush Cleaner | 4.59% | 35,496 |
| ASH Handler | 4.67% | 25,954 |
| Hand Picker | 6.68% | 20,782 |
| Feeder Catcher | 10.43% | 546 |
Foreign languages spoken by marine tower operators
- Spanish, 100.0%
Marine tower operator languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 100.0% |