Nuclear reactor operator demographics and statistics in the US
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Nuclear reactor operator demographics by:
Nuclear reactor operator gender statistics
4.4% of nuclear reactor operators are women and 95.6% of nuclear reactor operators are men.
- Male, 95.6%
- Female, 4.4%
Nuclear reactor operator gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Male | 95.6% |
| Female | 4.4% |
Nuclear reactor operator gender pay gap
Women earn 87¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$49,945
Female income
$43,634
Nuclear reactor operator gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in nuclear reactor operator positions over time. Currently, 4.4% of nuclear reactor operators are female.
Nuclear reactor operator gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 94.12% | 5.88% |
| 2011 | 91.78% | 8.22% |
| 2012 | 96.89% | 3.11% |
| 2013 | 95.47% | 4.53% |
| 2014 | 94.76% | 5.24% |
| 2015 | 92.57% | 7.43% |
| 2016 | 94.60% | 5.40% |
| 2017 | 92.29% | 7.71% |
| 2018 | 93.59% | 6.41% |
| 2019 | 93.21% | 6.79% |
| 2020 | 95.37% | 4.63% |
| 2021 | 95.60% | 4.40% |
Nuclear reactor operator related jobs gender ratio
| Job title | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Nuclear Reactor Operator | 96% | 4% |
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Nuclear reactor operator demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among nuclear reactor operators is White, which makes up 76.8% of all nuclear reactor operators. Comparatively, 7.9% of nuclear reactor operators are Hispanic or Latino and 5.9% of nuclear reactor operators are Black or African American.
- White, 76.8%
- Hispanic or Latino, 7.9%
- Black or African American, 5.9%
- Unknown, 5.5%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 2.4%
- Asian, 1.5%
Nuclear reactor operator race
| Nuclear reactor operator race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 76.8% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 7.9% |
| Black or African American | 5.9% |
| Unknown | 5.5% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 2.4% |
| Asian | 1.5% |
Nuclear reactor operator race and ethnicity over time
See how nuclear reactor operator racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Nuclear reactor operator race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 81.02% | 8.01% | 0.71% | 6.65% |
| 2011 | 79.80% | 9.37% | 1.37% | 5.50% |
| 2012 | 81.28% | 6.69% | 1.93% | 5.65% |
| 2013 | 81.85% | 7.55% | 1.26% | 4.91% |
| 2014 | 84.46% | 5.71% | 1.49% | 4.22% |
| 2015 | 82.97% | 5.67% | 2.34% | 5.28% |
| 2016 | 80.93% | 5.44% | 2.23% | 5.69% |
| 2017 | 76.87% | 8.94% | 2.46% | 8.41% |
| 2018 | 81.61% | 7.58% | 2.01% | 5.09% |
| 2019 | 78.46% | 7.03% | 2.51% | 8.06% |
| 2020 | 77.03% | 7.06% | 2.56% | 8.55% |
| 2021 | 76.80% | 5.89% | 1.50% | 7.95% |
Nuclear reactor operator wage gap by race
According to our data, unknown nuclear reactor operators have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Black or african american nuclear reactor operators have the lowest average salary at $47,708.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $51,816 |
| White | $49,981 |
| Black or African American | $47,708 |
| Asian | $50,347 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $49,961 |
Average nuclear reactor operator age
See how the average age of nuclear reactor operators varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Nuclear reactor 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 reactor operator age breakdown
The average age of nuclear reactor operators is 40+ years years old, representing 67% of the nuclear reactor operator population.
Nuclear reactor operator age breakdown
| Nuclear Reactor Operator Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 67% |
| 30-40 years | 29% |
| 20-30 years | 4% |
Nuclear reactor operator educational attainment
The most common degree for nuclear reactor operators is bachelor's degree, with 64% of nuclear reactor operators earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are associate degree degree at 13% and associate degree degree at 11%.
- Bachelor's, 64%
- Associate, 13%
- High School Diploma, 11%
- Master's, 10%
- Other Degrees, 2%
Nuclear reactor operators by degree level
| Nuclear reactor operator degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 64% |
| Associate | 13% |
| High School Diploma | 11% |
| Master's | 10% |
| Other Degrees | 2% |
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Nuclear reactor operator wage gap by degree level
According to the data, nuclear reactor operators with a Bachelor's degree earn more than those without, at $58,851 annually. With a Associate degree, nuclear reactor operators earn a median annual income of $52,297 compared to $48,624 for nuclear reactor operators with an High School Diploma degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| High School Diploma or Less | $48,624 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $58,851 |
| Some College/ Associate Degree | $52,297 |
Nuclear reactor operator employment statistics
Most nuclear reactor operators work for a private in the energy industry.
Company size where nuclear reactor operators work
Below, you can see the size of companies where nuclear reactor operators work.
Nuclear reactor operator jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 8% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 12% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 16% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 40% |
| > 10,000 employees | 24% |
Nuclear reactor operator jobs by company type
Employees with the nuclear reactor operator job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most nuclear reactor operators prefer to work at private companies over public companies.
Nuclear reactor operator jobs by sector
| Company type | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 16% |
| Public | 28% |
| Private | 48% |
| Government | 8% |
Nuclear reactor operator jobs by industry
The most common industries for nuclear reactor operators are energy, professional and manufacturing.
Nuclear reactor operator industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Energy | 19% |
| Professional | 19% |
| Fortune 500 | 15% |
| Manufacturing | 15% |
| Education | 11% |
| Utilities | 11% |
| Government | 4% |
| Construction | 4% |
| Technology | 4% |
Nuclear reactor operator turnover and employment statistics
Nuclear reactor operator unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for nuclear reactor operators between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Nuclear reactor operator unemployment rate by year
| Year | Nuclear reactor 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 reactor operator tenure
The average nuclear reactor operator stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 343 nuclear reactor operators resumes in Zippia's database.
Nuclear reactor operator tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 2% |
| 1-2 years | 13% |
| 3-4 years | 22% |
| 5-7 years | 44% |
| 8-10 years | 9% |
| 11+ years | 10% |
Nuclear reactor operator LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of nuclear reactor 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Boiler | 4.19% | 758 |
| Auxiliary Plant Operator | 4.62% | 35,335 |
| Nuclear Reactor Operator | 4.80% | - |
| Biomass Technician | 10.89% | 30,480 |
Similar nuclear reactor operator jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Boiler | 4.19% | 758 |
| Auxiliary Plant Operator | 4.62% | 35,335 |
| Biomass Technician | 10.89% | 30,480 |
Foreign languages spoken by nuclear reactor operators
The most common foreign language among nuclear reactor operators is Spanish at 50.0%. The second-most popular foreign language spoken is Chinese at 33.3% and Mandarin is the third-most popular at 16.7%.
- Spanish, 50.0%
- Chinese, 33.3%
- Mandarin, 16.7%
Nuclear reactor operator languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 50.0% |
| Chinese | 33.3% |
| Mandarin | 16.7% |
