Nuclear station operator demographics and statistics in the US
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Nuclear station operator demographics by:
Nuclear station operator gender statistics
3.1% of nuclear station operators are women and 96.9% of nuclear station operators are men.
- Male, 96.9%
- Female, 3.1%
Nuclear station operator gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Male | 96.9% |
| Female | 3.1% |
Nuclear station operator gender pay gap
Women earn 84¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$47,953
Female income
$40,293
Nuclear station operator gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in nuclear station operator positions over time. Currently, 3.1% of nuclear station operators are female.
Nuclear station operator gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 95.80% | 4.20% |
| 2011 | 94.09% | 5.91% |
| 2012 | 97.80% | 2.20% |
| 2013 | 96.78% | 3.22% |
| 2014 | 96.27% | 3.73% |
| 2015 | 94.67% | 5.33% |
| 2016 | 96.15% | 3.85% |
| 2017 | 94.47% | 5.53% |
| 2018 | 95.42% | 4.58% |
| 2019 | 95.15% | 4.85% |
| 2020 | 96.71% | 3.29% |
| 2021 | 96.88% | 3.13% |
Nuclear station operator related jobs gender ratio
| Job title | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Nuclear Station Operator | 97% | 3% |
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Nuclear station operator demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among nuclear station operators is White, which makes up 79.8% of all nuclear station operators. Comparatively, 6.8% of nuclear station operators are Hispanic or Latino and 5.5% of nuclear station 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 station operator race
| Nuclear station 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 station operator race and ethnicity over time
See how nuclear station operator racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Nuclear station 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 station operator wage gap by race
According to our data, unknown nuclear station operators have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Black or african american nuclear station operators have the lowest average salary at $45,204.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $50,280 |
| White | $47,998 |
| Black or African American | $45,204 |
| Asian | $48,450 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $47,973 |
Average nuclear station operator age
See how the average age of nuclear station operators varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Female
Nuclear station 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 station operator age breakdown
The average age of nuclear station operators is 40+ years years old, representing 67% of the nuclear station operator population.
Nuclear station operator age breakdown
| Nuclear Station Operator Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 67% |
| 30-40 years | 29% |
| 20-30 years | 4% |
Nuclear station operator educational attainment
The most common degree for nuclear station operators is bachelor's degree, with 35% of nuclear station operators earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are associate degree degree at 30% and associate degree degree at 15%.
- Bachelor's, 35%
- Associate, 30%
- High School Diploma, 15%
- Master's, 5%
- Other Degrees, 15%
Nuclear station operators by degree level
| Nuclear station operator degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 35% |
| Associate | 30% |
| High School Diploma | 15% |
| Master's | 5% |
| Other Degrees | 15% |
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Nuclear station operator wage gap by degree level
According to the data, nuclear station operators with a Bachelor's degree earn more than those without, at $59,240 annually. With a Associate degree, nuclear station operators earn a median annual income of $50,881 compared to $46,325 for nuclear station operators with an High School Diploma degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| High School Diploma or Less | $46,325 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $59,240 |
| Some College/ Associate Degree | $50,881 |
Nuclear station operator employment statistics
Company size where nuclear station operators work
Below, you can see the size of companies where nuclear station operators work.
Nuclear station operator jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 42% |
| > 10,000 employees | 58% |
Nuclear station operator turnover and employment statistics
Nuclear station operator unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for nuclear station operators between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Nuclear station operator unemployment rate by year
| Year | Nuclear station 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 station operator tenure
The average nuclear station operator stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 39 nuclear station operators resumes in Zippia's database.
Nuclear station operator tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 23% |
| 1-2 years | 13% |
| 3-4 years | 15% |
| 5-7 years | 28% |
| 8-10 years | 3% |
| 11+ years | 20% |
Nuclear station operator LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of nuclear station 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 Fireman | 4.19% | 503 |
| Water Service Operator | 4.62% | 32,430 |
| Nuclear Station Operator | 4.80% | - |
| Water Gas Operator | 10.89% | 31,004 |
Similar nuclear station operator jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Boiler Fireman | 4.19% | 503 |
| Water Service Operator | 4.62% | 32,430 |
| Water Gas Operator | 10.89% | 31,004 |
Foreign languages spoken by nuclear station operators
The most common foreign language among nuclear station operators is Korean at 20.0%. The second-most popular foreign language spoken is Japanese at 20.0% and Chinese is the third-most popular at 20.0%.
- Korean, 20.0%
- Japanese, 20.0%
- Chinese, 20.0%
- French, 20.0%
- Spanish, 20.0%
Nuclear station operator languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Korean | 20.0% |
| Japanese | 20.0% |
| Chinese | 20.0% |
| French | 20.0% |
| Spanish | 20.0% |