Mule operator demographics and statistics in the US
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Mule operator gender statistics
16.2% of mule operators are women and 83.8% of mule operators are men.
- Male, 83.8%
- Female, 16.2%
Mule operator gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Male | 83.8% |
| Female | 16.2% |
Mule operator gender pay gap
Women earn 99¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$34,092
Female income
$33,767
Mule operator gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in mule operator positions over time. Currently, 16.2% of mule operators are female.
Mule operator gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 84.01% | 15.99% |
| 2011 | 83.55% | 16.45% |
| 2012 | 85.58% | 14.42% |
| 2013 | 85.93% | 14.07% |
| 2014 | 85.10% | 14.90% |
| 2015 | 86.83% | 13.17% |
| 2016 | 85.60% | 14.40% |
| 2017 | 83.59% | 16.41% |
| 2018 | 83.37% | 16.63% |
| 2019 | 84.81% | 15.19% |
| 2020 | 83.08% | 16.92% |
| 2021 | 83.78% | 16.22% |
Mule operator related jobs gender ratio
We compared mule 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% |
| Mule Operator | 84% | 16% |
| Green Chain Operator | 99% | 1% |
| Tower Crane Operator | 99% | 1% |
| Dredge Operator | 99% | 1% |
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Mule operator demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among mule operators is White, which makes up 49.9% of all mule operators. Comparatively, 23.2% of mule operators are Hispanic or Latino and 20.3% of mule operators are Black or African American.
- White, 49.9%
- Hispanic or Latino, 23.2%
- Black or African American, 20.3%
- Unknown, 4.0%
- Asian, 1.8%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.8%
Mule operator race
| Mule operator race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 49.9% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 23.2% |
| Black or African American | 20.3% |
| Unknown | 4.0% |
| Asian | 1.8% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.8% |
Mule operator race and ethnicity over time
See how mule operator racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Mule operator race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 54.67% | 20.55% | 1.71% | 21.02% |
| 2011 | 53.40% | 20.51% | 1.67% | 22.51% |
| 2012 | 54.06% | 20.24% | 1.60% | 22.04% |
| 2013 | 53.67% | 19.94% | 1.78% | 22.40% |
| 2014 | 53.60% | 19.78% | 2.04% | 22.23% |
| 2015 | 55.06% | 18.50% | 1.66% | 22.66% |
| 2016 | 52.50% | 21.34% | 1.56% | 22.47% |
| 2017 | 54.05% | 19.30% | 1.75% | 22.73% |
| 2018 | 52.55% | 19.98% | 2.18% | 22.83% |
| 2019 | 55.48% | 18.61% | 1.83% | 21.60% |
| 2020 | 50.27% | 20.63% | 2.09% | 22.03% |
| 2021 | 49.92% | 20.33% | 1.80% | 23.22% |
Mule operator wage gap by race
According to our data, asian mule operators have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Black or african american mule operators have the lowest average salary at $33,390.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $34,137 |
| White | $34,115 |
| Black or African American | $33,390 |
| Asian | $34,831 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $34,003 |
Average mule operator age
See how the average age of mule operators varies based on ethnicity and gender.
Male
Female
Mule operator age by race and gender
| Race | Male age | Female age |
|---|---|---|
| Black or African American | 44 | 37 |
| Unknown | 40 | 44 |
| Asian | 42.5 | |
| Hispanic or Latino | 42 | 42 |
| White | 45 | 49.5 |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 34 |
Mule operator age breakdown
The average age of mule operators is 40+ years years old, representing 60% of the mule operator population.
Mule operator age breakdown
| Mule Operator Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 60% |
| 30-40 years | 24% |
| 20-30 years | 17% |
Mule operator educational attainment
- High School Diploma, 83%
- Associate, 17%
Mule operators by degree level
| Mule operator degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| High School Diploma | 83% |
| Associate | 17% |
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Mule operator wage gap by degree level
According to the data, mule operators with a Associate degree earn more than those without, at $34,797 annually. With a High School Diploma degree, mule operators earn a median annual income of $34,163 compared to $34,105 for mule operators with an Bachelor's degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| High School Diploma or Less | $34,163 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $34,105 |
| Some College/ Associate Degree | $34,797 |
Mule operator employment statistics
Company size where mule operators work
Below, you can see the size of companies where mule operators work.
Mule operator jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 5% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 14% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 14% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 18% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 23% |
| > 10,000 employees | 27% |
Mule operator jobs by industry
The most common industries for mule operators are manufacturing, transportation and professional.
Mule operator industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Manufacturing | 24% |
| Transportation | 20% |
| Professional | 20% |
| Fortune 500 | 16% |
| Retail | 8% |
| Government | 4% |
| Automotive | 4% |
| Construction | 4% |
Mule operator turnover and employment statistics
Mule operator unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for mule operators between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Mule operator unemployment rate by year
| Year | Mule operator unemployment rate |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 17.04% |
| 2011 | 14.60% |
| 2012 | 12.67% |
| 2013 | 10.05% |
| 2014 | 9.10% |
| 2015 | 6.72% |
| 2016 | 6.89% |
| 2017 | 5.99% |
| 2018 | 5.33% |
| 2019 | 4.81% |
| 2020 | 7.22% |
| 2021 | 6.71% |
Average mule operator tenure
The average mule operator stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 45 mule operators resumes in Zippia's database.
Mule operator tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 26% |
| 1-2 years | 30% |
| 3-4 years | 20% |
| 5-7 years | 17% |
| 8-10 years | 2% |
| 11+ years | 4% |
Mule operator LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of mule 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Crane Operator | 1.94% | 34,918 |
| Mule Operator | 3.85% | - |
| Waste Collector | 4.13% | 3,928 |
| Harness Cleaner | 4.59% | 35,591 |
| Line Palletizer | 4.67% | 46,031 |
| Picker And Packer | 6.68% | 67,478 |
| Machine Hose Cutter | 10.43% | 34,608 |
Similar mule operator jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Crane Operator | 1.94% | 34,918 |
| Waste Collector | 4.13% | 3,928 |
| Harness Cleaner | 4.59% | 35,591 |
| Line Palletizer | 4.67% | 46,031 |
| Picker And Packer | 6.68% | 67,478 |
| Machine Hose Cutter | 10.43% | 34,608 |
Foreign languages spoken by mule operators
- Spanish, 100.0%
Mule operator languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 100.0% |