Nuclear operator demographics and statistics in the US
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Nuclear operator gender statistics
6.9% of nuclear operators are women and 93.1% of nuclear operators are men.
- Male, 93.1%
- Female, 6.9%
Nuclear operator gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Male | 93.1% |
| Female | 6.9% |
Nuclear operator gender pay gap
Women earn 87¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$50,150
Female income
$43,852
Nuclear operator gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in nuclear operator positions over time. Currently, 6.9% of nuclear operators are female.
Nuclear operator gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 90.92% | 9.08% |
| 2011 | 87.47% | 12.53% |
| 2012 | 95.12% | 4.88% |
| 2013 | 92.95% | 7.05% |
| 2014 | 91.88% | 8.12% |
| 2015 | 88.62% | 11.38% |
| 2016 | 91.63% | 8.37% |
| 2017 | 88.22% | 11.78% |
| 2018 | 90.14% | 9.86% |
| 2019 | 89.58% | 10.42% |
| 2020 | 92.81% | 7.19% |
| 2021 | 93.15% | 6.85% |
Nuclear operator related jobs gender ratio
| Job title | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Nuclear Operator | 93% | 7% |
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Nuclear operator demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among nuclear operators is White, which makes up 77.1% of all nuclear operators. Comparatively, 7.8% of nuclear operators are Hispanic or Latino and 5.7% of nuclear operators are Black or African American.
- White, 77.1%
- Hispanic or Latino, 7.8%
- Black or African American, 5.7%
- Unknown, 5.5%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 2.4%
- Asian, 1.5%
Nuclear operator race
| Nuclear operator race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 77.1% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 7.8% |
| Black or African American | 5.7% |
| Unknown | 5.5% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 2.4% |
| Asian | 1.5% |
Nuclear operator race and ethnicity over time
See how nuclear operator racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Nuclear operator race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 81.33% | 7.82% | 0.68% | 6.54% |
| 2011 | 80.10% | 9.18% | 1.35% | 5.39% |
| 2012 | 81.58% | 6.50% | 1.91% | 5.54% |
| 2013 | 82.16% | 7.37% | 1.23% | 4.79% |
| 2014 | 84.76% | 5.53% | 1.47% | 4.10% |
| 2015 | 83.28% | 5.48% | 2.32% | 5.16% |
| 2016 | 81.23% | 5.26% | 2.21% | 5.57% |
| 2017 | 77.17% | 8.75% | 2.44% | 8.29% |
| 2018 | 81.92% | 7.40% | 1.99% | 4.97% |
| 2019 | 78.77% | 6.84% | 2.48% | 7.94% |
| 2020 | 77.33% | 6.87% | 2.53% | 8.43% |
| 2021 | 77.11% | 5.71% | 1.48% | 7.83% |
Nuclear operator wage gap by race
According to our data, unknown nuclear operators have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Black or african american nuclear operators have the lowest average salary at $47,918.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $52,016 |
| White | $50,185 |
| Black or African American | $47,918 |
| Asian | $50,550 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $50,166 |
Average nuclear operator age
See how the average age of nuclear operators varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Nuclear 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 operator age breakdown
The average age of nuclear operators is 40+ years years old, representing 67% of the nuclear operator population.
Nuclear operator age breakdown
| Nuclear Operator Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 67% |
| 30-40 years | 29% |
| 20-30 years | 4% |
Nuclear operator educational attainment
The most common degree for nuclear operators is bachelor's degree, with 60% of nuclear operators earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are associate degree degree at 16% and associate degree degree at 12%.
- Bachelor's, 60%
- Associate, 16%
- High School Diploma, 12%
- Master's, 11%
- Other Degrees, 1%
Nuclear operators by degree level
| Nuclear operator degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 60% |
| Associate | 16% |
| High School Diploma | 12% |
| Master's | 11% |
| Other Degrees | 1% |
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Nuclear operator wage gap by degree level
According to the data, nuclear operators with a Bachelor's degree earn more than those without, at $59,026 annually. With a Associate degree, nuclear operators earn a median annual income of $52,494 compared to $48,832 for nuclear operators with an High School Diploma degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| High School Diploma or Less | $48,832 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $59,026 |
| Some College/ Associate Degree | $52,494 |
Nuclear operator employment statistics
Most nuclear operators work for a public in the energy industry.
Company size where nuclear operators work
Below, you can see the size of companies where nuclear operators work.
Nuclear operator jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 2% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 12% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 16% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 6% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 33% |
| > 10,000 employees | 31% |
Nuclear operator jobs by company type
Employees with the nuclear operator job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most nuclear operators prefer to work at public companies over private companies.
Nuclear operator jobs by sector
| Company type | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 2% |
| Public | 47% |
| Private | 41% |
| Government | 10% |
Nuclear operator jobs by industry
The most common industries for nuclear operators are energy, utilities and manufacturing.
Nuclear operator industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Energy | 22% |
| Fortune 500 | 20% |
| Utilities | 19% |
| Manufacturing | 8% |
| Technology | 8% |
| Government | 7% |
| Construction | 3% |
| Professional | 3% |
| Pharmaceutical | 2% |
| Education | 2% |
| Finance | 2% |
| Health Care | 2% |
| Retail | 2% |
Nuclear operator turnover and employment statistics
Nuclear operator unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for nuclear operators between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Nuclear operator unemployment rate by year
| Year | Nuclear 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 operator tenure
The average nuclear operator stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 262 nuclear operators resumes in Zippia's database.
Nuclear operator tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 8% |
| 1-2 years | 20% |
| 3-4 years | 19% |
| 5-7 years | 25% |
| 8-10 years | 11% |
| 11+ years | 17% |
Nuclear operator LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of nuclear 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 |
| Gas System Operator | 4.62% | 41,580 |
| Nuclear Operator | 4.80% | - |
| Biodiesel Production Associate | 10.89% | 51,590 |
Similar nuclear operator jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Low Pressure Boiler Operator | 4.19% | 27,035 |
| Gas System Operator | 4.62% | 41,580 |
| Biodiesel Production Associate | 10.89% | 51,590 |
Foreign languages spoken by nuclear operators
The most common foreign language among nuclear operators is Spanish at 50.0%. The second-most popular foreign language spoken is Indonesian at 16.7% and Korean is the third-most popular at 16.7%.
- Spanish, 50.0%
- Indonesian, 16.7%
- Korean, 16.7%
- Japanese, 16.7%
Nuclear operator languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 50.0% |
| Indonesian | 16.7% |
| Korean | 16.7% |
| Japanese | 16.7% |
