Mine equipment operator demographics and statistics in the US
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Mine equipment operator demographics by:
Mine equipment operator gender statistics
10.9% of mine equipment operators are women and 89.1% of mine equipment operators are men.
- Male, 89.1%
- Female, 10.9%
Mine equipment operator gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Male | 89.1% |
| Female | 10.9% |
Mine equipment operator gender pay gap
Women earn 94¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$45,280
Female income
$42,352
Mine equipment operator gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in mine equipment operator positions over time. Currently, 10.9% of mine equipment operators are female.
Mine equipment operator gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 91.78% | 8.22% |
| 2011 | 92.45% | 7.55% |
| 2012 | 92.26% | 7.74% |
| 2013 | 91.71% | 8.29% |
| 2014 | 90.74% | 9.26% |
| 2015 | 90.38% | 9.62% |
| 2016 | 90.39% | 9.61% |
| 2017 | 89.92% | 10.08% |
| 2018 | 89.08% | 10.92% |
| 2019 | 89.79% | 10.21% |
| 2020 | 90.40% | 9.60% |
| 2021 | 89.10% | 10.90% |
Mine equipment operator related jobs gender ratio
We compared mine equipment operators with similar job titles to see how gender ratios vary. As you can see, ditch rider and custom harvester have the biggest gender ratio gaps.
| Job title | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Groom | 19% | 81% |
| Stable Hand | 20% | 80% |
| Nursery Worker | 22% | 78% |
| Mine Equipment Operator | 89% | 11% |
| Hay Baler | 94% | 6% |
| Custom Harvester | 96% | 4% |
| Ditch Rider | 97% | 3% |
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Mine equipment operator demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among mine equipment operators is White, which makes up 64.6% of all mine equipment operators. Comparatively, 25.4% of mine equipment operators are Hispanic or Latino and 4.0% of mine equipment operators are Black or African American.
- White, 64.6%
- Hispanic or Latino, 25.4%
- Black or African American, 4.0%
- Unknown, 3.0%
- Asian, 1.8%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 1.2%
Mine equipment operator race
| Mine equipment operator race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 64.6% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 25.4% |
| Black or African American | 4.0% |
| Unknown | 3.0% |
| Asian | 1.8% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 1.2% |
Mine equipment operator race and ethnicity over time
See how mine equipment operator racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Mine equipment operator race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 65.00% | 4.61% | 1.28% | 27.27% |
| 2011 | 65.56% | 5.05% | 1.23% | 26.15% |
| 2012 | 65.16% | 5.12% | 1.24% | 26.17% |
| 2013 | 64.89% | 4.84% | 1.24% | 26.62% |
| 2014 | 66.15% | 4.42% | 1.31% | 25.76% |
| 2015 | 67.96% | 4.51% | 1.45% | 23.73% |
| 2016 | 67.46% | 4.05% | 1.32% | 25.02% |
| 2017 | 69.60% | 3.67% | 1.32% | 23.13% |
| 2018 | 70.41% | 4.07% | 1.27% | 21.84% |
| 2019 | 69.40% | 3.83% | 1.23% | 23.10% |
| 2020 | 71.33% | 3.96% | 1.36% | 18.72% |
| 2021 | 64.64% | 4.01% | 1.77% | 25.41% |
Mine equipment operator wage gap by race
According to our data, white mine equipment operators have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Hispanic or latino mine equipment operators have the lowest average salary at $44,436.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $45,092 |
| White | $46,580 |
| Black or African American | $45,309 |
| Asian | $45,013 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $44,436 |
Average mine equipment operator age
See how the average age of mine equipment operators varies based on ethnicity and gender.
Male
Female
Mine equipment operator age by race and gender
| Race | Male age | Female age |
|---|---|---|
| Black or African American | 51 | 44.5 |
| Unknown | 36 | 37 |
| Asian | 40.5 | 53 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 40 | 40 |
| White | 37 | 37 |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 36.5 |
Mine equipment operator age breakdown
The average age of mine equipment operators is 40+ years years old, representing 50% of the mine equipment operator population.
Mine equipment operator age breakdown
| Mine Equipment Operator Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 50% |
| 30-40 years | 26% |
| 20-30 years | 23% |
Mine equipment operator educational attainment
The most common degree for mine equipment operators is high school diploma, with 37% of mine equipment operators earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are bachelor's degree degree at 27% and bachelor's degree degree at 20%.
- High School Diploma, 37%
- Bachelor's, 27%
- Associate, 20%
- Diploma, 5%
- Other Degrees, 11%
Mine equipment operators by degree level
| Mine equipment operator degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| High School Diploma | 37% |
| Bachelor's | 27% |
| Associate | 20% |
| Diploma | 5% |
| Other Degrees | 11% |
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Mine equipment operator wage gap by degree level
According to the data, mine equipment operators with a Associate degree earn more than those without, at $46,132 annually. With a Bachelor's degree, mine equipment operators earn a median annual income of $46,032 compared to $44,442 for mine equipment operators with an High School Diploma degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| High School Diploma or Less | $44,442 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $46,032 |
| No Education | $43,549 |
| Some College/ Associate Degree | $46,132 |
Mine equipment operator employment statistics
Most mine equipment operators work for a private in the manufacturing industry.
Company size where mine equipment operators work
Below, you can see the size of companies where mine equipment operators work.
Mine equipment operator jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 4% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 21% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 18% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 13% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 27% |
| > 10,000 employees | 17% |
Mine equipment operator jobs by company type
Employees with the mine equipment operator job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most mine equipment operators prefer to work at private companies over public companies.
Mine equipment operator jobs by sector
| Company type | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Public | 34% |
| Private | 63% |
| Government | 3% |
Mine equipment operator jobs by industry
The most common industries for mine equipment operators are manufacturing, construction and energy.
Mine equipment operator industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Manufacturing | 36% |
| Construction | 20% |
| Energy | 9% |
| Fortune 500 | 7% |
| Professional | 4% |
| Media | 3% |
| Health Care | 3% |
| Internet | 3% |
| Hospitality | 3% |
| Technology | 3% |
| Finance | 1% |
| Government | 1% |
| Start-up | 1% |
| Non Profits | 1% |
| Utilities | 1% |
| Real Estate | 1% |
Mine equipment operator turnover and employment statistics
Mine equipment operator unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for mine equipment operators between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Mine equipment operator unemployment rate by year
| Year | Mine equipment operator unemployment rate |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 14.65% |
| 2011 | 13.95% |
| 2012 | 14.17% |
| 2013 | 12.64% |
| 2014 | 10.53% |
| 2015 | 9.52% |
| 2016 | 8.71% |
| 2017 | 7.84% |
| 2018 | 8.05% |
| 2019 | 6.81% |
| 2020 | 8.39% |
| 2021 | 8.02% |
Average mine equipment operator tenure
The average mine equipment operator stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 291 mine equipment operators resumes in Zippia's database.
Mine equipment operator tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 20% |
| 1-2 years | 26% |
| 3-4 years | 14% |
| 5-7 years | 18% |
| 8-10 years | 10% |
| 11+ years | 13% |
Foreign languages spoken by mine equipment operators
- Dakota, 100.0%
Mine equipment operator languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Dakota | 100.0% |