Oil refinery operator demographics and statistics in the US
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Oil refinery operator gender statistics
6.6% of oil refinery operators are women and 93.4% of oil refinery operators are men.
- Male, 93.4%
- Female, 6.6%
Oil refinery operator gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Male | 93.4% |
| Female | 6.6% |
Oil refinery operator gender pay gap
Women earn 84¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$46,253
Female income
$38,970
Oil refinery operator gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in oil refinery operator positions over time. Currently, 6.6% of oil refinery operators are female.
Oil refinery operator gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 94.29% | 5.71% |
| 2011 | 94.10% | 5.90% |
| 2012 | 92.27% | 7.73% |
| 2013 | 90.16% | 9.84% |
| 2014 | 92.75% | 7.25% |
| 2015 | 93.96% | 6.04% |
| 2016 | 89.85% | 10.15% |
| 2017 | 88.94% | 11.06% |
| 2018 | 93.74% | 6.26% |
| 2019 | 92.88% | 7.12% |
| 2020 | 93.90% | 6.10% |
| 2021 | 93.44% | 6.56% |
Oil refinery operator related jobs gender ratio
| Job title | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Oil Refinery Operator | 93% | 7% |
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Oil refinery operator demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among oil refinery operators is White, which makes up 60.2% of all oil refinery operators. Comparatively, 20.3% of oil refinery operators are Hispanic or Latino and 9.7% of oil refinery operators are Black or African American.
- White, 60.2%
- Hispanic or Latino, 20.3%
- Black or African American, 9.7%
- Unknown, 4.7%
- Asian, 4.3%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.8%
Oil refinery operator race
| Oil refinery operator race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 60.2% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 20.3% |
| Black or African American | 9.7% |
| Unknown | 4.7% |
| Asian | 4.3% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.8% |
Oil refinery operator race and ethnicity over time
See how oil refinery operator racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Oil refinery operator race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 69.16% | 14.57% | 0.97% | 13.43% |
| 2011 | 68.32% | 10.07% | 2.12% | 16.89% |
| 2012 | 66.50% | 11.74% | 1.84% | 16.35% |
| 2013 | 71.93% | 10.78% | 0.96% | 14.09% |
| 2014 | 67.10% | 10.80% | 2.20% | 18.18% |
| 2015 | 66.45% | 11.67% | 1.97% | 17.51% |
| 2016 | 64.27% | 11.81% | 1.88% | 19.12% |
| 2017 | 66.31% | 10.70% | 2.09% | 17.86% |
| 2018 | 69.19% | 9.38% | 1.76% | 17.30% |
| 2019 | 63.90% | 11.91% | 2.26% | 19.94% |
| 2020 | 68.90% | 8.45% | 2.02% | 13.61% |
| 2021 | 60.20% | 9.71% | 4.28% | 20.27% |
Oil refinery operator wage gap by race
According to our data, white oil refinery operators have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Unknown oil refinery operators have the lowest average salary at $43,081.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $43,081 |
| White | $49,182 |
| Black or African American | $48,879 |
| Asian | $45,271 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $45,148 |
Average oil refinery operator age
See how the average age of oil refinery operators varies based on ethnicity and gender.
Male
Female
Oil refinery operator age by race and gender
| Race | Male age | Female age |
|---|---|---|
| Unknown | 47 | |
| White | 47 | |
| Black or African American | 54 | |
| Asian | 48 | |
| Hispanic or Latino | 43.5 |
Oil refinery operator age breakdown
The average age of oil refinery operators is 40+ years years old, representing 67% of the oil refinery operator population.
Oil refinery operator age breakdown
| Oil Refinery Operator Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 67% |
| 30-40 years | 27% |
| 20-30 years | 5% |
Oil refinery operator educational attainment
The most common degree for oil refinery operators is bachelor's degree, with 33% of oil refinery operators earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are associate degree degree at 33% and associate degree degree at 29%.
- Bachelor's, 33%
- Associate, 33%
- High School Diploma, 29%
- Diploma, 4%
Oil refinery operators by degree level
| Oil refinery operator degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 33% |
| Associate | 33% |
| High School Diploma | 29% |
| Diploma | 4% |
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Company size where oil refinery operators work
Below, you can see the size of companies where oil refinery operators work.
Oil refinery operator jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 50 - 100 employees | 4% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 17% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 9% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 26% |
| > 10,000 employees | 43% |
Oil refinery operator turnover and employment statistics
Oil refinery operator unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for oil refinery operators between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Oil refinery operator unemployment rate by year
| Year | Oil refinery operator unemployment rate |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 5.24% |
| 2011 | 3.32% |
| 2012 | 3.86% |
| 2013 | 3.12% |
| 2014 | 1.93% |
| 2015 | 5.51% |
| 2016 | 3.39% |
| 2017 | 1.61% |
| 2018 | 1.67% |
| 2019 | 1.65% |
| 2020 | 2.74% |
| 2021 | 3.04% |
Average oil refinery operator tenure
The average oil refinery operator stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 59 oil refinery operators resumes in Zippia's database.
Oil refinery operator tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 10% |
| 1-2 years | 25% |
| 3-4 years | 13% |
| 5-7 years | 21% |
| 8-10 years | 9% |
| 11+ years | 22% |
Oil refinery operator LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of oil refinery 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Pressure Test Operator | 4.19% | 44,590 |
| Auxiliary Operator | 4.62% | 32,777 |
| Electric Operator | 4.80% | 31,044 |
| Oil Refinery Operator | 10.89% | - |
Similar oil refinery operator jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Pressure Test Operator | 4.19% | 44,590 |
| Auxiliary Operator | 4.62% | 32,777 |
| Electric Operator | 4.80% | 31,044 |
Foreign languages spoken by oil refinery operators
- Spanish, 100.0%
Oil refinery operator languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 100.0% |