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Operations team leader demographics and statistics in the US

Operations team leader demographics research summary. Zippia estimates operations team leader demographics and statistics in the United States by using a database of 30 million profiles. Our operations team leader estimates are verified against BLS, Census, and current job openings data for accuracy. Zippia's data science team found the following key facts about operations team leaders after extensive research and analysis:

  • There are over 332,298 operations team leaders currently employed in the United States.
  • 33.8% of all operations team leaders are women, while 66.2% are men.
  • The average operations team leader age is 46 years old.
  • The most common ethnicity of operations team leaders is White (60.6%), followed by Hispanic or Latino (17.0%), Black or African American (12.9%) and Asian (4.7%).
  • In 2022, women earned 81% of what men earned.
  • 6% of all operations team leaders are LGBT.
  • Operations team leaders are 55% more likely to work at public companies in comparison to private companies.
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Operations team leader gender statistics

33.8% of operations team leaders are women and 66.2% of operations team leaders are men.
  • Male, 66.2%
  • Female, 33.8%

Operations team leader gender ratio

GenderPercentages
Male66.2%
Female33.8%

Operations team leader gender pay gap

Women earn 81¢ for every $1 earned by men

male-income
Male income
$66,718
female-income
Female income
$54,006

Operations team leader gender ratio over time

This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in operations team leader positions over time. Currently, 33.8% of operations team leaders are female.
Male
Female
100%
80%
60%
40%
20%
0%
2010
2011
2012
2013
2014
2015
2016
2017
2018
2019
2020
2021

Operations team leader gender ratio by year

YearMaleFemale
201070.68%29.32%
201170.47%29.53%
201271.38%28.62%
201371.82%28.18%
201471.14%28.86%
201569.79%30.21%
201670.40%29.60%
201770.04%29.96%
201867.96%32.04%
201969.69%30.31%
202067.75%32.25%
202166.16%33.84%

Operations team leader related jobs gender ratio

We compared operations team leaders with similar job titles to see how gender ratios vary. As you can see, pressroom foreman and tubing supervisor have the biggest gender ratio gaps.

Job titleMaleFemale
Word Processing Supervisor13%88%
Dental Laboratory Supervisor21%79%
Embroidery Supervisor24%76%
Operations Team Leader66%34%
Machine Shop Foreman98%2%
Tubing Supervisor98%2%
Pressroom Foreman99%1%

Operations team leader demographics by race

The most common ethnicity among operations team leaders is White, which makes up 60.6% of all operations team leaders. Comparatively, 17.0% of operations team leaders are Hispanic or Latino and 12.9% of operations team leaders are Black or African American.
  • White, 60.6%
  • Hispanic or Latino, 17.0%
  • Black or African American, 12.9%
  • Asian, 4.7%
  • Unknown, 4.1%
  • American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.7%

Operations team leader race

Operations team leader racePercentages
White60.6%
Hispanic or Latino17.0%
Black or African American12.9%
Asian4.7%
Unknown4.1%
American Indian and Alaska Native0.7%

Operations team leader race and ethnicity over time

See how operations team leader racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.

Operations team leader race and ethnicity by year

YearWhiteBlack or African AmericanAsianHispanic or Latino
201067.24%12.44%4.04%14.41%
201167.41%12.35%3.99%14.48%
201266.70%12.35%3.97%15.00%
201368.04%11.46%4.17%14.58%
201466.41%11.85%4.39%15.28%
201566.45%12.06%4.10%15.54%
201665.49%12.07%4.22%16.26%
201764.92%12.66%4.74%15.47%
201866.21%11.79%4.32%15.81%
201964.51%12.33%4.57%16.56%
202063.41%11.93%4.72%15.75%
202160.56%12.92%4.73%16.99%

Operations team leader wage gap by race

According to our data, white operations team leaders have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Black or african american operations team leaders have the lowest average salary at $61,264.
$72,000
$70,000
$68,000
$66,000
$64,000
$62,000
$60,000
Unknown
White
Black or African American
Asian
Hispanic or Latino
EthnicitySalary
Unknown$64,396
White$71,094
Black or African American$61,264
Asian$70,837
Hispanic or Latino$66,537

Average operations team leader age

See how the average age of operations team leaders varies based on ethnicity and gender.
Male
Female

Operations team leader age by race and gender

RaceMale ageFemale age
Black or African American4848
Unknown4544
Asian45.547
Hispanic or Latino4545
White4849
American Indian and Alaska Native48

Operations team leader age breakdown

The average age of operations team leaders is 40+ years years old, representing 71% of the operations team leader population.

40+ years

30-40 years

20-30 years


Operations team leader age breakdown

Operations Team Leader YearsPercentages
40+ years71%
30-40 years23%
20-30 years6%

Operations team leader educational attainment

The most common degree for operations team leaders is bachelor's degree, with 53% of operations team leaders earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are associate degree degree at 18% and associate degree degree at 15%.
  • Bachelor's, 53%
  • Associate, 18%
  • High School Diploma, 15%
  • Master's, 8%
  • Other Degrees, 6%

Operations team leaders by degree level

Operations team leader degreePercentages
Bachelor's53%
Associate18%
High School Diploma15%
Master's8%
Other Degrees6%

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Operations team leader wage gap by degree level

According to the data, operations team leaders with a Master's degree earn more than those without, at $93,999 annually. With a Bachelor's degree, operations team leaders earn a median annual income of $73,976 compared to $60,880 for operations team leaders with an Associate degree.
$97,000
$88,000
$79,000
$70,000
$61,000
$52,000
$43,000
Master's Degree
High School Diploma or Less
Bachelor's Degree
Some College/ Associate Degree
EducationSalary
Master's Degree$93,999
High School Diploma or Less$51,635
Bachelor's Degree$73,976
Some College/ Associate Degree$60,880

Operations team leader employment statistics

Most operations team leaders work for a public in the manufacturing industry.

Company size where operations team leaders work

Below, you can see the size of companies where operations team leaders work.

< 50 employees

50 - 100 employees

100 - 500 employees

500 - 1,000 employees

1,000 - 10,000 employees

> 10,000

Operations team leader jobs by employer size

Company sizePercentages
< 50 employees3%
50 - 100 employees4%
100 - 500 employees6%
500 - 1,000 employees6%
1,000 - 10,000 employees25%
> 10,000 employees56%

Operations team leader jobs by company type

Employees with the operations team leader job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most operations team leaders prefer to work at public companies over private companies.

Education

Public

Private

Government

Operations team leader jobs by sector

Company typePercentages
Education1%
Public55%
Private42%
Government2%

Operations team leader jobs by industry

The most common industries for operations team leaders are manufacturing, finance and technology.

Fortune 500

Manufacturing

Finance

Technology

Retail

Operations team leader turnover and employment statistics

Operations team leader unemployment rate over time

The unemployment rate for operations team leaders between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.

Operations team leader unemployment rate by year

YearOperations team leader unemployment rate
20107.60%
20116.12%
20124.56%
20133.89%
20142.82%
20152.49%
20162.43%
20171.97%
20181.74%
20191.98%
20203.23%
20213.00%

Average operations team leader tenure

The average operations team leader stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 11,580 operations team leaders resumes in Zippia's database.

Less than one year

1-2 years

3-4 years

5-7 years

8-10 years

11+ years

Operations team leader tenure statistics

Number of yearsPercentages
Less than 1 year12%
1-2 years33%
3-4 years18%
5-7 years18%
8-10 years7%
11+ years13%

Operations team leader LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs

Review the percent of operations team leaders that are members of the LGBT community. You can see how this compares to similar jobs in the chart below.
Job titleLGBTJob openings
Plant Operator2.37%43,388
Numerical Control Operator2.83%85,068
Quality Control Inspector3.84%92,794
Laundry Attendant5.06%49,030
Operations Team Leader5.63%-
Petroleum Supply Specialist9.20%17,014
Scanner Operator20.58%29,750

Similar operations team leader jobs LGBT demographics

ProfessionPercentages of LGBT Job openings
Plant Operator2.37%43,388
Numerical Control Operator2.83%85,068
Quality Control Inspector3.84%92,794
Laundry Attendant5.06%49,030
Petroleum Supply Specialist9.20%17,014
Scanner Operator20.58%29,750

Foreign languages spoken by operations team leaders

The most common foreign language among operations team leaders is Spanish at 52.0%. The second-most popular foreign language spoken is French at 10.8% and German is the third-most popular at 4.3%.
  • Spanish, 52.0%
  • French, 10.8%
  • German, 4.3%
  • Arabic, 4.0%
  • Hindi, 3.4%
  • Other, 25.5%

Operations team leader languages spoken

Foreign languagePercentages
Spanish52.0%
French10.8%
German4.3%
Arabic4.0%
Hindi3.4%
Other25.5%

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Operations team leader location demographics

The amount you can make as an operations team leader can depend on where you live. For example, the highest salary of operations team leaders is $69,701. Use our chart to find out where that salary is located.

Where do operations team leaders earn the most?

Operations team leaders earn the most in Massachusetts, where the average operations team leader salary is $96,806. The map here shows where operations team leaders earn the highest salaries in the U.S. The darker areas across the 50 states highlight the highest salaries.
Average salary

Which city has the most Operations Team Leaders?

By looking through more than 11,580 resumes, we found that the most popular places for operations team leaders are New York, NY and Chicago, IL.
Number of Operations Team Leaders

Operations team leader jobs by state

RankStateNumber of jobsAverage salary
1California6,727$78,650
2Texas5,895$79,339
3Florida4,987$69,438
4North Carolina3,360$70,118
5Pennsylvania3,201$65,646
6Georgia2,970$63,317
7New York2,849$90,269
8Ohio2,846$70,846
9Illinois2,585$77,032
10Massachusetts2,220$96,806
11Michigan2,147$81,758
12Virginia2,133$62,184
13Minnesota2,095$55,621
14Tennessee2,080$51,855
15Indiana1,947$57,396
16Washington1,856$71,313
17Missouri1,677$69,475
18Wisconsin1,484$56,969
19Maryland1,449$64,274
20Alabama1,251$62,486
21South Carolina1,249$59,737
22Oregon1,230$63,486
23Colorado1,210$57,610
24New Jersey1,159$94,766
25Kentucky1,065$63,846
26Iowa1,047$61,883
27Arizona948$69,797
28Oklahoma787$65,709
29Connecticut784$75,960
30Kansas766$54,051
31Nebraska732$50,326
32Utah728$65,290
33Arkansas701$59,599
34Louisiana684$65,138
35Nevada651$58,269
36New Mexico606$58,782
37Mississippi586$69,122
38New Hampshire524$88,665
39North Dakota428$58,283
40West Virginia411$65,917
41Idaho411$64,831
42Montana408$59,473
43Maine401$78,041
44Rhode Island388$79,790
45District of Columbia380$84,825
46South Dakota372$58,398
47Alaska278$48,981
48Delaware247$87,142
49Hawaii201$63,358
50Wyoming160$76,751
51Vermont147$65,417

Where are operations team leaders in high demand?

Operations team leaders are in high demand in Boston, MA. There are currently 30 job openings for operations team leaders here. We looked over job openings to determine where in the country operations team leaders are in the most demand.
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