Nuclear auxiliary operator demographics and statistics in the US
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Nuclear auxiliary operator demographics by:
Nuclear auxiliary operator gender statistics
8.3% of nuclear auxiliary operators are women and 91.7% of nuclear auxiliary operators are men.
- Male, 91.7%
- Female, 8.3%
Nuclear auxiliary operator gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Male | 91.7% |
| Female | 8.3% |
Nuclear auxiliary operator gender pay gap
Women earn 87¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$51,705
Female income
$44,767
Nuclear auxiliary operator gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in nuclear auxiliary operator positions over time. Currently, 8.3% of nuclear auxiliary operators are female.
Nuclear auxiliary operator gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 89.01% | 10.99% |
| 2011 | 84.97% | 15.03% |
| 2012 | 94.04% | 5.96% |
| 2013 | 91.43% | 8.57% |
| 2014 | 90.16% | 9.84% |
| 2015 | 86.31% | 13.69% |
| 2016 | 89.86% | 10.14% |
| 2017 | 85.84% | 14.16% |
| 2018 | 88.09% | 11.91% |
| 2019 | 87.44% | 12.56% |
| 2020 | 91.26% | 8.74% |
| 2021 | 91.67% | 8.33% |
Nuclear auxiliary operator related jobs gender ratio
| Job title | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Nuclear Auxiliary Operator | 92% | 8% |
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Nuclear auxiliary operator demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among nuclear auxiliary operators is White, which makes up 79.8% of all nuclear auxiliary operators. Comparatively, 6.8% of nuclear auxiliary operators are Hispanic or Latino and 5.5% of nuclear auxiliary operators are Unknown.
- White, 79.8%
- Hispanic or Latino, 6.8%
- Unknown, 5.5%
- Black or African American, 4.0%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 2.6%
- Asian, 1.3%
Nuclear auxiliary operator race
| Nuclear auxiliary operator race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 79.8% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 6.8% |
| Unknown | 5.5% |
| Black or African American | 4.0% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 2.6% |
| Asian | 1.3% |
Nuclear auxiliary operator race and ethnicity over time
See how nuclear auxiliary operator racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Nuclear auxiliary operator race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 84.03% | 6.16% | 0.50% | 5.49% |
| 2011 | 82.80% | 7.51% | 1.17% | 4.34% |
| 2012 | 84.28% | 4.84% | 1.73% | 4.49% |
| 2013 | 84.86% | 5.70% | 1.05% | 3.75% |
| 2014 | 87.46% | 3.86% | 1.29% | 3.05% |
| 2015 | 85.98% | 3.81% | 2.13% | 4.12% |
| 2016 | 83.93% | 3.59% | 2.03% | 4.52% |
| 2017 | 79.87% | 7.09% | 2.25% | 7.25% |
| 2018 | 84.62% | 5.73% | 1.80% | 3.93% |
| 2019 | 81.47% | 5.17% | 2.30% | 6.90% |
| 2020 | 80.03% | 5.20% | 2.35% | 7.38% |
| 2021 | 79.81% | 4.04% | 1.29% | 6.79% |
Nuclear auxiliary operator wage gap by race
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $53,773 |
| White | $51,745 |
| Black or African American | $49,239 |
| Asian | $52,148 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $51,723 |
Average nuclear auxiliary operator age
See how the average age of nuclear auxiliary operators varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Nuclear auxiliary operator age by race and gender
| Race | Male age | Female age |
|---|---|---|
| Unknown | 49 | |
| White | 46 | 52 |
| Black or African American | 56 | |
| Hispanic or Latino | 40 |
Nuclear auxiliary operator age breakdown
The average age of nuclear auxiliary operators is 40+ years years old, representing 67% of the nuclear auxiliary operator population.
Nuclear auxiliary operator age breakdown
| Nuclear Auxiliary Operator Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 67% |
| 30-40 years | 29% |
| 20-30 years | 4% |
Nuclear auxiliary operator educational attainment
The most common degree for nuclear auxiliary operators is bachelor's degree, with 71% of nuclear auxiliary operators earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are associate degree degree at 24% and associate degree degree at 5%.
- Bachelor's, 71%
- Associate, 24%
- High School Diploma, 5%
Nuclear auxiliary operators by degree level
| Nuclear auxiliary operator degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 71% |
| Associate | 24% |
| High School Diploma | 5% |
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Nuclear auxiliary operator wage gap by degree level
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| High School Diploma or Less | $50,248 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $61,593 |
| Some College/ Associate Degree | $54,305 |
Nuclear auxiliary operator employment statistics
Most nuclear auxiliary operators work for a public in the utilities industry.
Company size where nuclear auxiliary operators work
Below, you can see the size of companies where nuclear auxiliary operators work.
Nuclear auxiliary operator jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 7% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 13% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 7% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 7% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 33% |
| > 10,000 employees | 33% |
Nuclear auxiliary operator jobs by company type
Employees with the nuclear auxiliary operator job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most nuclear auxiliary operators prefer to work at public companies over private companies.
Nuclear auxiliary operator jobs by sector
| Company type | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 13% |
| Public | 60% |
| Private | 20% |
| Government | 7% |
Nuclear auxiliary operator jobs by industry
The most common industries for nuclear auxiliary operators are utilities, energy and professional.
Nuclear auxiliary operator industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Utilities | 33% |
| Energy | 22% |
| Fortune 500 | 17% |
| Professional | 11% |
| Education | 11% |
| Government | 6% |
Nuclear auxiliary operator turnover and employment statistics
Nuclear auxiliary operator unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for nuclear auxiliary operators between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Nuclear auxiliary operator unemployment rate by year
| Year | Nuclear auxiliary operator unemployment rate |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 2.20% |
| 2011 | 2.79% |
| 2012 | 3.46% |
| 2013 | 1.72% |
| 2014 | 2.26% |
| 2015 | 2.14% |
| 2016 | 1.60% |
| 2017 | 1.75% |
| 2018 | 1.38% |
| 2019 | 1.57% |
| 2020 | 1.43% |
| 2021 | 1.84% |
Average nuclear auxiliary operator tenure
The average nuclear auxiliary operator stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 48 nuclear auxiliary operators resumes in Zippia's database.
Nuclear auxiliary operator tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 9% |
| 1-2 years | 29% |
| 3-4 years | 13% |
| 5-7 years | 22% |
| 8-10 years | 7% |
| 11+ years | 20% |
Nuclear auxiliary operator LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of nuclear auxiliary 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Low Pressure Boiler Operator | 4.19% | 27,035 |
| Waste Water Operator | 4.62% | 36,711 |
| Nuclear Auxiliary Operator | 4.80% | - |
| Fuel Management Handler | 10.89% | 89,437 |
Similar nuclear auxiliary operator jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Low Pressure Boiler Operator | 4.19% | 27,035 |
| Waste Water Operator | 4.62% | 36,711 |
| Fuel Management Handler | 10.89% | 89,437 |
Foreign languages spoken by nuclear auxiliary operators
- Spanish, 100.0%
Nuclear auxiliary operator languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 100.0% |