Nuclear control operator demographics and statistics in the US
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Nuclear control operator gender statistics
6.9% of nuclear control operators are women and 93.1% of nuclear control operators are men.
- Male, 93.1%
- Female, 6.9%
Nuclear control operator gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Male | 93.1% |
| Female | 6.9% |
Nuclear control operator gender pay gap
Women earn 87¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$46,391
Female income
$40,479
Nuclear control operator gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in nuclear control operator positions over time. Currently, 6.9% of nuclear control operators are female.
Nuclear control operator gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 90.86% | 9.14% |
| 2011 | 87.40% | 12.60% |
| 2012 | 95.09% | 4.91% |
| 2013 | 92.91% | 7.09% |
| 2014 | 91.83% | 8.17% |
| 2015 | 88.56% | 11.44% |
| 2016 | 91.58% | 8.42% |
| 2017 | 88.15% | 11.85% |
| 2018 | 90.08% | 9.92% |
| 2019 | 89.52% | 10.48% |
| 2020 | 92.76% | 7.24% |
| 2021 | 93.10% | 6.90% |
Nuclear control operator related jobs gender ratio
| Job title | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Nuclear Control Operator | 93% | 7% |
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Nuclear control operator demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among nuclear control operators is White, which makes up 79.8% of all nuclear control operators. Comparatively, 6.8% of nuclear control operators are Hispanic or Latino and 5.5% of nuclear control 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 control operator race
| Nuclear control 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 control operator race and ethnicity over time
See how nuclear control operator racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Nuclear control 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 control operator wage gap by race
According to our data, unknown nuclear control operators have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Black or african american nuclear control operators have the lowest average salary at $44,295.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $48,145 |
| White | $46,425 |
| Black or African American | $44,295 |
| Asian | $46,767 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $46,406 |
Average nuclear control operator age
See how the average age of nuclear control operators varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Nuclear control 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 control operator age breakdown
The average age of nuclear control operators is 40+ years years old, representing 67% of the nuclear control operator population.
Nuclear control operator age breakdown
| Nuclear Control Operator Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 67% |
| 30-40 years | 29% |
| 20-30 years | 4% |
Nuclear control operator educational attainment
The most common degree for nuclear control operators is bachelor's degree, with 47% of nuclear control operators earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are associate degree degree at 37% and associate degree degree at 11%.
- Bachelor's, 47%
- Associate, 37%
- Master's, 11%
- High School Diploma, 5%
Nuclear control operators by degree level
| Nuclear control operator degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 47% |
| Associate | 37% |
| Master's | 11% |
| High School Diploma | 5% |
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Nuclear control operator wage gap by degree level
According to the data, nuclear control operators with a Bachelor's degree earn more than those without, at $54,743 annually. With a Associate degree, nuclear control operators earn a median annual income of $48,595 compared to $45,153 for nuclear control operators with an High School Diploma degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| High School Diploma or Less | $45,153 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $54,743 |
| Some College/ Associate Degree | $48,595 |
Nuclear control operator turnover and employment statistics
Nuclear control operator unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for nuclear control operators between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Nuclear control operator unemployment rate by year
| Year | Nuclear control 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 control operator tenure
The average nuclear control operator stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 38 nuclear control operators resumes in Zippia's database.
Nuclear control operator tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 3% |
| 1-2 years | 37% |
| 3-4 years | 18% |
| 5-7 years | 18% |
| 8-10 years | 3% |
| 11+ years | 21% |
Nuclear control operator LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of nuclear control 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Assistant Boiler Operator | 4.19% | 31,075 |
| Oxygen Plant Operator | 4.62% | 35,475 |
| Nuclear Control Operator | 4.80% | - |
| Petroleum Supply Specialist | 10.89% | 17,014 |
Similar nuclear control operator jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Assistant Boiler Operator | 4.19% | 31,075 |
| Oxygen Plant Operator | 4.62% | 35,475 |
| Petroleum Supply Specialist | 10.89% | 17,014 |
Foreign languages spoken by nuclear control operators
The most common foreign language among nuclear control operators is German at 33.3%. The second-most popular foreign language spoken is Polish at 33.3% and Spanish is the third-most popular at 33.3%.
- German, 33.3%
- Polish, 33.3%
- Spanish, 33.3%
Nuclear control operator languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| German | 33.3% |
| Polish | 33.3% |
| Spanish | 33.3% |