Operating engineer apprentice demographics and statistics in the US
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Operating engineer apprentice demographics by:
Operating engineer apprentice gender statistics
12.7% of operating engineers apprentice are women and 87.3% of operating engineers apprentice are men.
- Male, 87.3%
- Female, 12.7%
Operating engineer apprentice gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Male | 87.3% |
| Female | 12.7% |
Operating engineer apprentice gender pay gap
Women earn 94¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$56,687
Female income
$53,417
Operating engineer apprentice gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in operating engineer apprentice positions over time. Currently, 12.7% of operating engineers apprentice are female.
Operating engineer apprentice gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 89.10% | 10.90% |
| 2011 | 91.76% | 8.24% |
| 2012 | 89.72% | 10.28% |
| 2013 | 90.32% | 9.68% |
| 2014 | 89.73% | 10.27% |
| 2015 | 87.91% | 12.09% |
| 2016 | 84.34% | 15.66% |
| 2017 | 86.33% | 13.67% |
| 2018 | 89.26% | 10.74% |
| 2019 | 87.83% | 12.17% |
| 2020 | 87.41% | 12.59% |
| 2021 | 87.34% | 12.66% |
Operating engineer apprentice related jobs gender ratio
We compared operating engineers apprentice with similar job titles to see how gender ratios vary. As you can see, water softener installer and insulation worker have the biggest gender ratio gaps.
| Job title | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Composition Floor Setter | 34% | 66% |
| Operating Engineer Apprentice | 87% | 13% |
| Gas Fitter | 97% | 3% |
| Insulation Worker | 97% | 2% |
| Water Softener Installer | 97% | 3% |
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Operating engineer apprentice demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among operating engineers apprentice is White, which makes up 68.3% of all operating engineers apprentice. Comparatively, 16.6% of operating engineers apprentice are Hispanic or Latino and 7.9% of operating engineers apprentice are Black or African American.
- White, 68.3%
- Hispanic or Latino, 16.6%
- Black or African American, 7.9%
- Unknown, 4.3%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 2.0%
- Asian, 0.9%
Operating engineer apprentice race
| Operating engineer apprentice race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 68.3% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 16.6% |
| Black or African American | 7.9% |
| Unknown | 4.3% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 2.0% |
| Asian | 0.9% |
Operating engineer apprentice race and ethnicity over time
See how operating engineer apprentice racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Operating engineer apprentice race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 75.60% | 7.42% | 0.71% | 13.61% |
| 2011 | 74.53% | 7.85% | 0.54% | 13.62% |
| 2012 | 74.72% | 7.55% | 0.81% | 13.72% |
| 2013 | 75.17% | 7.19% | 0.91% | 13.05% |
| 2014 | 73.97% | 7.13% | 0.73% | 14.41% |
| 2015 | 73.76% | 7.08% | 0.79% | 14.60% |
| 2016 | 74.69% | 7.10% | 0.53% | 14.35% |
| 2017 | 73.34% | 6.61% | 1.09% | 15.03% |
| 2018 | 72.88% | 7.84% | 0.65% | 15.20% |
| 2019 | 73.92% | 6.85% | 0.56% | 15.55% |
| 2020 | 71.91% | 7.11% | 0.78% | 14.37% |
| 2021 | 68.31% | 7.94% | 0.94% | 16.58% |
Operating engineer apprentice wage gap by race
According to our data, unknown operating engineers apprentice have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Black or african american operating engineers apprentice have the lowest average salary at $54,380.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $58,683 |
| White | $57,065 |
| Black or African American | $54,380 |
| Asian | $57,697 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $55,710 |
Average operating engineer apprentice age
See how the average age of operating engineers apprentice varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Female
Operating engineer apprentice age by race and gender
| Race | Male age | Female age |
|---|---|---|
| Black or African American | 49.5 | |
| Unknown | 45 | |
| Asian | 46.5 | |
| Hispanic or Latino | 44 | 45.5 |
| White | 47 | 42 |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 53 |
Operating engineer apprentice age breakdown
The average age of operating engineers apprentice is 40+ years years old, representing 64% of the operating engineer apprentice population.
Operating engineer apprentice age breakdown
| Operating Engineer Apprentice Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 64% |
| 30-40 years | 21% |
| 20-30 years | 14% |
Operating engineer apprentice educational attainment
The most common degree for operating engineers apprentice is bachelor's degree, with 42% of operating engineers apprentice earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are associate degree degree at 26% and associate degree degree at 19%.
- Bachelor's, 42%
- Associate, 26%
- High School Diploma, 19%
- Diploma, 6%
- Other Degrees, 7%
Operating engineers apprentice by degree level
| Operating engineer apprentice degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 42% |
| Associate | 26% |
| High School Diploma | 19% |
| Diploma | 6% |
| Other Degrees | 7% |
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Operating engineer apprentice wage gap by degree level
According to the data, operating engineers apprentice with a Associate degree earn more than those without, at $57,686 annually. With a Bachelor's degree, operating engineers apprentice earn a median annual income of $56,578 compared to $56,406 for operating engineers apprentice with an High School Diploma degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| High School Diploma or Less | $56,406 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $56,578 |
| Some College/ Associate Degree | $57,686 |
Operating engineer apprentice employment statistics
Most operating engineers apprentice work for a private in the construction industry.
Company size where operating engineers apprentice work
Below, you can see the size of companies where operating engineers apprentice work.
Operating engineer apprentice jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 3% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 20% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 14% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 6% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 17% |
| > 10,000 employees | 40% |
Operating engineer apprentice jobs by company type
Employees with the operating engineer apprentice job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most operating engineers apprentice prefer to work at private companies over public companies.
Operating engineer apprentice jobs by sector
| Company type | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 6% |
| Public | 26% |
| Private | 58% |
| Government | 10% |
Operating engineer apprentice jobs by industry
The most common industries for operating engineers apprentice are construction, manufacturing and finance.
Operating engineer apprentice industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Construction | 11% |
| Fortune 500 | 11% |
| Manufacturing | 11% |
| Finance | 8% |
| Government | 8% |
| Real Estate | 8% |
| Media | 8% |
| Education | 6% |
| Automotive | 6% |
| Professional | 6% |
| Retail | 6% |
| Start-up | 3% |
| Non Profits | 3% |
| Health Care | 3% |
| Hospitality | 3% |
Operating engineer apprentice turnover and employment statistics
Operating engineer apprentice unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for operating engineers apprentice between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Operating engineer apprentice unemployment rate by year
| Year | Operating engineer apprentice unemployment rate |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 16.28% |
| 2011 | 14.22% |
| 2012 | 12.70% |
| 2013 | 11.88% |
| 2014 | 8.77% |
| 2015 | 7.31% |
| 2016 | 6.72% |
| 2017 | 6.69% |
| 2018 | 6.46% |
| 2019 | 5.55% |
| 2020 | 8.40% |
| 2021 | 7.84% |
Average operating engineer apprentice tenure
The average operating engineer apprentice stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 100 operating engineers apprentice resumes in Zippia's database.
Operating engineer apprentice tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 38% |
| 1-2 years | 29% |
| 3-4 years | 18% |
| 5-7 years | 9% |
| 8-10 years | 4% |
| 11+ years | 2% |
Operating engineer apprentice LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of operating engineers apprentice 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Reinforcing Metal Worker | 1.40% | 21,890 |
| Acoustical Ceiling Technician | 1.75% | 5,679 |
| Operating Engineer Apprentice | 2.22% | - |
| Hose Operator | 2.24% | 30,333 |
| Electric Lineman | 2.76% | 14,655 |
| Carpet Installer Helper | 3.39% | 28,655 |
| Metal Hanger | 4.07% | 2,790 |
Similar operating engineer apprentice jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Reinforcing Metal Worker | 1.40% | 21,890 |
| Acoustical Ceiling Technician | 1.75% | 5,679 |
| Hose Operator | 2.24% | 30,333 |
| Electric Lineman | 2.76% | 14,655 |
| Carpet Installer Helper | 3.39% | 28,655 |
| Metal Hanger | 4.07% | 2,790 |
Foreign languages spoken by operating engineers apprentice
- Spanish, 100.0%
Operating engineer apprentice languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 100.0% |