Miner operator demographics and statistics in the US
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Miner operator gender statistics
5.5% of miner operators are women and 94.5% of miner operators are men.
- Male, 94.5%
- Female, 5.5%
Miner operator gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Male | 94.5% |
| Female | 5.5% |
Miner operator gender pay gap
Women earn 96¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$39,587
Female income
$37,979
Miner operator gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in miner operator positions over time. Currently, 5.5% of miner operators are female.
Miner operator gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 97.09% | 2.91% |
| 2011 | 96.17% | 3.83% |
| 2012 | 97.04% | 2.96% |
| 2013 | 94.35% | 5.65% |
| 2014 | 96.74% | 3.26% |
| 2015 | 94.73% | 5.27% |
| 2016 | 98.24% | 1.76% |
| 2017 | 96.42% | 3.58% |
| 2018 | 96.79% | 3.21% |
| 2019 | 98.87% | 1.13% |
| 2020 | 96.37% | 3.63% |
| 2021 | 94.52% | 5.48% |
Miner operator related jobs gender ratio
We compared miner operators with similar job titles to see how gender ratios vary. As you can see, relief driller and oil field roustabout have the biggest gender ratio gaps.
| Job title | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Duck Bill Operator | 25% | 75% |
| Miner Operator | 95% | 5% |
| Lead Miner, Blasting | 98% | 2% |
| Oil Field Roustabout | 99% | 1% |
| Relief Driller | 99% | 1% |
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Miner operator demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among miner operators is White, which makes up 76.6% of all miner operators. Comparatively, 12.2% of miner operators are Hispanic or Latino and 4.6% of miner operators are Black or African American.
- White, 76.6%
- Hispanic or Latino, 12.2%
- Black or African American, 4.6%
- Unknown, 3.8%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 2.1%
- Asian, 0.7%
Miner operator race
| Miner operator race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 76.6% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 12.2% |
| Black or African American | 4.6% |
| Unknown | 3.8% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 2.1% |
| Asian | 0.7% |
Miner operator race and ethnicity over time
See how miner operator racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Miner operator race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 80.13% | 5.61% | 0.57% | 12.65% |
| 2011 | 78.85% | 6.49% | 0.52% | 12.88% |
| 2012 | 76.22% | 6.13% | 0.19% | 13.92% |
| 2013 | 78.47% | 5.56% | 0.18% | 14.04% |
| 2014 | 76.21% | 6.50% | 0.78% | 13.54% |
| 2015 | 76.30% | 6.98% | 0.59% | 13.39% |
| 2016 | 77.04% | 4.91% | 0.22% | 14.52% |
| 2017 | 76.28% | 4.58% | 1.31% | 15.03% |
| 2018 | 76.66% | 4.86% | 1.74% | 13.80% |
| 2019 | 79.54% | 4.52% | 0.54% | 13.48% |
| 2020 | 74.11% | 6.99% | 0.66% | 14.59% |
| 2021 | 76.60% | 4.64% | 0.66% | 12.17% |
Miner operator wage gap by race
According to our data, white miner operators have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Asian miner operators have the lowest average salary at $34,385.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $40,759 |
| White | $43,982 |
| Black or African American | $38,058 |
| Asian | $34,385 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $41,443 |
Average miner operator age
See how the average age of miner operators varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Miner operator age by race and gender
| Race | Male age | Female age |
|---|---|---|
| Unknown | 43 | |
| White | 39.5 | |
| Hispanic or Latino | 39.5 |
Miner operator age breakdown
The average age of miner operators is 40+ years years old, representing 50% of the miner operator population.
Miner operator age breakdown
| Miner Operator Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 50% |
| 30-40 years | 36% |
| 20-30 years | 14% |
Miner operator educational attainment
- High School Diploma, 60%
- Bachelor's, 13%
- Associate, 10%
- Diploma, 8%
- Other Degrees, 9%
Miner operators by degree level
| Miner operator degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| High School Diploma | 60% |
| Bachelor's | 13% |
| Associate | 10% |
| Diploma | 8% |
| Other Degrees | 9% |
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Miner operator wage gap by degree level
According to the data, miner operators with a Bachelor's degree earn more than those without, at $39,840 annually. With a Associate degree, miner operators earn a median annual income of $39,397 compared to $34,954 for miner operators with an High School Diploma degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| High School Diploma or Less | $34,954 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $39,840 |
| Some College/ Associate Degree | $39,397 |
Miner operator employment statistics
Most miner operators work for a private in the manufacturing industry.
Company size where miner operators work
Below, you can see the size of companies where miner operators work.
Miner operator jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 6% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 18% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 29% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 10% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 28% |
| > 10,000 employees | 8% |
Miner operator jobs by company type
Employees with the miner operator job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most miner operators prefer to work at private companies over public companies.
Miner operator jobs by sector
| Company type | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 1% |
| Public | 25% |
| Private | 68% |
| Government | 6% |
Miner operator jobs by industry
The most common industries for miner operators are manufacturing, professional and energy.
Miner operator industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Manufacturing | 26% |
| Professional | 10% |
| Energy | 10% |
| Construction | 8% |
| Government | 6% |
| Health Care | 6% |
| Hospitality | 5% |
| Retail | 5% |
| Media | 3% |
| Fortune 500 | 3% |
| Real Estate | 3% |
| Finance | 2% |
| Utilities | 2% |
| Non Profits | 2% |
| Technology | 2% |
| Internet | 1% |
| Transportation | 1% |
| Automotive | 1% |
| Insurance | 1% |
| Education | 1% |
| Start-up | 1% |
Miner operator turnover and employment statistics
Miner operator unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for miner operators between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Miner operator unemployment rate by year
| Year | Miner operator unemployment rate |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 8.55% |
| 2011 | 4.18% |
| 2012 | 7.59% |
| 2013 | 7.59% |
| 2014 | 4.80% |
| 2015 | 6.43% |
| 2016 | 9.78% |
| 2017 | 3.65% |
| 2018 | 3.65% |
| 2019 | 2.77% |
| 2020 | 9.16% |
| 2021 | 5.12% |
Average miner operator tenure
The average miner operator stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 654 miner operators resumes in Zippia's database.
Miner operator tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 17% |
| 1-2 years | 31% |
| 3-4 years | 18% |
| 5-7 years | 17% |
| 8-10 years | 6% |
| 11+ years | 11% |
Miner operator LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of miner 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Oil Derrick Operator | 2.29% | 27,562 |
| Trimmer Machine Operator | 2.32% | 58,859 |
| Well Digger | 2.64% | 71 |
| Miner Operator | 4.26% | - |
Similar miner operator jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Oil Derrick Operator | 2.29% | 27,562 |
| Trimmer Machine Operator | 2.32% | 58,859 |
| Well Digger | 2.64% | 71 |