Motor grader operator demographics and statistics in the US
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Motor grader operator demographics by:
Motor grader operator gender statistics
4.6% of motor grader operators are women and 95.4% of motor grader operators are men.
- Male, 95.4%
- Female, 4.6%
Motor grader operator gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Male | 95.4% |
| Female | 4.6% |
Motor grader operator gender pay gap
Women earn 95¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$47,735
Female income
$45,192
Motor grader operator gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in motor grader operator positions over time. Currently, 4.6% of motor grader operators are female.
Motor grader operator gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 96.12% | 3.88% |
| 2011 | 97.12% | 2.88% |
| 2012 | 96.35% | 3.65% |
| 2013 | 96.58% | 3.42% |
| 2014 | 96.36% | 3.64% |
| 2015 | 95.65% | 4.35% |
| 2016 | 94.22% | 5.78% |
| 2017 | 95.03% | 4.97% |
| 2018 | 96.18% | 3.82% |
| 2019 | 95.62% | 4.38% |
| 2020 | 95.46% | 4.54% |
| 2021 | 95.43% | 4.57% |
Motor grader operator related jobs gender ratio
We compared motor grader operators with similar job titles to see how gender ratios vary. As you can see, water softener installer and insulation worker have the biggest gender ratio gaps.
| Job title | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Composition Floor Setter | 34% | 66% |
| Motor Grader Operator | 95% | 5% |
| Gas Fitter | 97% | 3% |
| Insulation Worker | 97% | 2% |
| Water Softener Installer | 97% | 3% |
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Motor grader operator demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among motor grader operators is White, which makes up 67.0% of all motor grader operators. Comparatively, 18.5% of motor grader operators are Hispanic or Latino and 7.1% of motor grader operators are Black or African American.
- White, 67.0%
- Hispanic or Latino, 18.5%
- Black or African American, 7.1%
- Unknown, 4.4%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 2.1%
- Asian, 0.9%
Motor grader operator race
| Motor grader operator race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 67.0% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 18.5% |
| Black or African American | 7.1% |
| Unknown | 4.4% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 2.1% |
| Asian | 0.9% |
Motor grader operator race and ethnicity over time
See how motor grader operator racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Motor grader operator race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 74.32% | 6.54% | 0.70% | 15.54% |
| 2011 | 73.26% | 6.97% | 0.52% | 15.55% |
| 2012 | 73.44% | 6.67% | 0.79% | 15.66% |
| 2013 | 73.89% | 6.31% | 0.89% | 14.98% |
| 2014 | 72.70% | 6.25% | 0.71% | 16.34% |
| 2015 | 72.48% | 6.20% | 0.77% | 16.53% |
| 2016 | 73.41% | 6.22% | 0.51% | 16.29% |
| 2017 | 72.06% | 5.73% | 1.07% | 16.97% |
| 2018 | 71.61% | 6.96% | 0.64% | 17.13% |
| 2019 | 72.64% | 5.97% | 0.55% | 17.48% |
| 2020 | 70.63% | 6.23% | 0.77% | 16.30% |
| 2021 | 67.03% | 7.06% | 0.93% | 18.51% |
Motor grader operator wage gap by race
According to our data, unknown motor grader operators have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Black or african american motor grader operators have the lowest average salary at $45,942.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $49,282 |
| White | $48,028 |
| Black or African American | $45,942 |
| Asian | $48,519 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $46,976 |
Average motor grader operator age
See how the average age of motor grader operators varies based on ethnicity and gender.
Male
Female
Motor grader operator age by race and gender
| Race | Male age | Female age |
|---|---|---|
| Black or African American | 49.5 | |
| Unknown | 45 | |
| Asian | 46.5 | |
| Hispanic or Latino | 44 | 45.5 |
| White | 47 | 42 |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 53 |
Motor grader operator age breakdown
The average age of motor grader operators is 40+ years years old, representing 64% of the motor grader operator population.
Motor grader operator age breakdown
| Motor Grader Operator Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 64% |
| 30-40 years | 21% |
| 20-30 years | 14% |
Motor grader operator educational attainment
The most common degree for motor grader operators is high school diploma, with 49% of motor grader operators earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are associate degree degree at 21% and associate degree degree at 13%.
- High School Diploma, 49%
- Associate, 21%
- Bachelor's, 13%
- Diploma, 9%
- Other Degrees, 8%
Motor grader operators by degree level
| Motor grader operator degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| High School Diploma | 49% |
| Associate | 21% |
| Bachelor's | 13% |
| Diploma | 9% |
| Other Degrees | 8% |
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Motor grader operator wage gap by degree level
According to the data, motor grader operators with a Associate degree earn more than those without, at $48,510 annually. With a Bachelor's degree, motor grader operators earn a median annual income of $47,651 compared to $47,517 for motor grader operators with an High School Diploma degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| High School Diploma or Less | $47,517 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $47,651 |
| Some College/ Associate Degree | $48,510 |
Motor grader operator employment statistics
Most motor grader operators work for a private in the construction industry.
Company size where motor grader operators work
Below, you can see the size of companies where motor grader operators work.
Motor grader operator jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 5% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 9% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 42% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 11% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 23% |
| > 10,000 employees | 11% |
Motor grader operator jobs by company type
Employees with the motor grader operator job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most motor grader operators prefer to work at private companies over government companies.
Motor grader operator jobs by sector
| Company type | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 2% |
| Public | 10% |
| Private | 76% |
| Government | 13% |
Motor grader operator jobs by industry
The most common industries for motor grader operators are construction, government and manufacturing.
Motor grader operator industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Construction | 40% |
| Government | 12% |
| Manufacturing | 10% |
| Finance | 6% |
| Professional | 6% |
| Fortune 500 | 4% |
| Start-up | 3% |
| Technology | 3% |
| Energy | 3% |
| Transportation | 1% |
| Media | 1% |
| Non Profits | 1% |
| Health Care | 1% |
| Hospitality | 1% |
| Real Estate | 1% |
| Retail | 1% |
| Education | 1% |
| Telecommunication | 1% |
Motor grader operator turnover and employment statistics
Motor grader operator unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for motor grader operators between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Motor grader operator unemployment rate by year
| Year | Motor grader operator unemployment rate |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 16.28% |
| 2011 | 14.22% |
| 2012 | 12.70% |
| 2013 | 11.88% |
| 2014 | 8.77% |
| 2015 | 7.31% |
| 2016 | 6.72% |
| 2017 | 6.69% |
| 2018 | 6.46% |
| 2019 | 5.55% |
| 2020 | 8.40% |
| 2021 | 7.84% |
Average motor grader operator tenure
The average motor grader operator stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 245 motor grader operators resumes in Zippia's database.
Motor grader operator tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 26% |
| 1-2 years | 31% |
| 3-4 years | 14% |
| 5-7 years | 12% |
| 8-10 years | 5% |
| 11+ years | 11% |
Motor grader operator LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of motor grader 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Reinforced Ironworker | 1.40% | 145 |
| Drywall Hanger | 1.75% | 13,655 |
| Motor Grader Operator | 2.22% | - |
| High Worker | 2.24% | 21,856 |
| Industrial Electrician | 2.76% | 23,963 |
| Carpet Installer | 3.39% | 16,897 |
| Extrusion Former | 4.07% | 587 |
Similar motor grader operator jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Reinforced Ironworker | 1.40% | 145 |
| Drywall Hanger | 1.75% | 13,655 |
| High Worker | 2.24% | 21,856 |
| Industrial Electrician | 2.76% | 23,963 |
| Carpet Installer | 3.39% | 16,897 |
| Extrusion Former | 4.07% | 587 |
Foreign languages spoken by motor grader operators
- Dakota, 50.0%
- Spanish, 50.0%
Motor grader operator languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Dakota | 50.0% |
| Spanish | 50.0% |