Operator/assistant foreman demographics and statistics in the US
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Operator/assistant foreman gender statistics
1.5% of operators/assistant foreman are women and 98.5% of operators/assistant foreman are men.
- Male, 98.5%
- Female, 1.5%
Operator/assistant foreman gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Male | 98.5% |
| Female | 1.5% |
Operator/assistant foreman gender pay gap
Women earn 93¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$50,676
Female income
$47,168
Operator/assistant foreman gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in operator/assistant foreman positions over time. Currently, 1.5% of operators/assistant foreman are female.
Operator/assistant foreman gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 98.69% | 1.31% |
| 2011 | 99.04% | 0.96% |
| 2012 | 98.77% | 1.23% |
| 2013 | 98.85% | 1.15% |
| 2014 | 98.77% | 1.23% |
| 2015 | 98.53% | 1.47% |
| 2016 | 98.03% | 1.97% |
| 2017 | 98.31% | 1.69% |
| 2018 | 98.71% | 1.29% |
| 2019 | 98.52% | 1.48% |
| 2020 | 98.46% | 1.54% |
| 2021 | 98.45% | 1.55% |
Operator/assistant foreman related jobs gender ratio
We compared operators/assistant foreman 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% |
| Gas Fitter | 97% | 3% |
| Insulation Worker | 97% | 2% |
| Water Softener Installer | 97% | 3% |
| Operator/Assistant Foreman | 98% | 2% |
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Operator/assistant foreman demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among operators/assistant foreman is White, which makes up 68.3% of all operators/assistant foreman. Comparatively, 15.9% of operators/assistant foreman are Hispanic or Latino and 8.6% of operators/assistant foreman are Black or African American.
- White, 68.3%
- Hispanic or Latino, 15.9%
- Black or African American, 8.6%
- Unknown, 4.3%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 1.9%
- Asian, 1.0%
Operator/assistant foreman race
| Operator/assistant foreman race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 68.3% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 15.9% |
| Black or African American | 8.6% |
| Unknown | 4.3% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 1.9% |
| Asian | 1.0% |
Operator/assistant foreman race and ethnicity over time
See how operator/assistant foreman racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Operator/assistant foreman race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 75.57% | 8.07% | 0.73% | 12.97% |
| 2011 | 74.51% | 8.49% | 0.55% | 12.98% |
| 2012 | 74.69% | 8.20% | 0.82% | 13.09% |
| 2013 | 75.14% | 7.83% | 0.92% | 12.42% |
| 2014 | 73.95% | 7.78% | 0.74% | 13.77% |
| 2015 | 73.73% | 7.73% | 0.80% | 13.96% |
| 2016 | 74.67% | 7.74% | 0.54% | 13.72% |
| 2017 | 73.31% | 7.26% | 1.10% | 14.40% |
| 2018 | 72.86% | 8.48% | 0.67% | 14.56% |
| 2019 | 73.89% | 7.49% | 0.58% | 14.92% |
| 2020 | 71.88% | 7.75% | 0.80% | 13.73% |
| 2021 | 68.28% | 8.58% | 0.96% | 15.95% |
Operator/assistant foreman wage gap by race
According to our data, unknown operators/assistant foreman have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Black or african american operators/assistant foreman have the lowest average salary at $48,197.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $52,838 |
| White | $51,084 |
| Black or African American | $48,197 |
| Asian | $51,769 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $49,623 |
Average operator/assistant foreman age
See how the average age of operators/assistant foreman varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Female
Operator/assistant foreman 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 |
Operator/assistant foreman age breakdown
The average age of operators/assistant foreman is 40+ years years old, representing 64% of the operator/assistant foreman population.
Operator/assistant foreman age breakdown
| Operator/Assistant Foreman Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 64% |
| 30-40 years | 21% |
| 20-30 years | 14% |
Operator/assistant foreman educational attainment
The most common degree for operators/assistant foreman is high school diploma, with 57% of operators/assistant foreman earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are associate degree degree at 16% and associate degree degree at 14%.
- High School Diploma, 57%
- Associate, 16%
- Bachelor's, 14%
- Master's, 5%
- Other Degrees, 8%
Operators/assistant foreman by degree level
| Operator/assistant foreman degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| High School Diploma | 57% |
| Associate | 16% |
| Bachelor's | 14% |
| Master's | 5% |
| Other Degrees | 8% |
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Operator/assistant foreman wage gap by degree level
According to the data, operators/assistant foreman with a Associate degree earn more than those without, at $51,757 annually. With a Bachelor's degree, operators/assistant foreman earn a median annual income of $50,559 compared to $50,373 for operators/assistant foreman with an High School Diploma degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| High School Diploma or Less | $50,373 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $50,559 |
| Some College/ Associate Degree | $51,757 |
Operator/assistant foreman employment statistics
Most operators/assistant foreman work for a private in the manufacturing industry.
Company size where operators/assistant foreman work
Below, you can see the size of companies where operators/assistant foreman work.
Operator/assistant foreman jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 6% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 13% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 28% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 15% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 25% |
| > 10,000 employees | 14% |
Operator/assistant foreman jobs by company type
Employees with the operator/assistant foreman job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most operators/assistant foreman prefer to work at private companies over public companies.
Operator/assistant foreman jobs by sector
| Company type | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Public | 16% |
| Private | 79% |
| Government | 5% |
Operator/assistant foreman jobs by industry
The most common industries for operators/assistant foreman are manufacturing, construction and transportation.
Operator/assistant foreman industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Manufacturing | 18% |
| Construction | 17% |
| Transportation | 14% |
| Professional | 12% |
| Energy | 11% |
| Government | 5% |
| Media | 5% |
| Fortune 500 | 5% |
| Technology | 4% |
| Retail | 2% |
| Automotive | 2% |
| Pharmaceutical | 1% |
| Finance | 1% |
| Health Care | 1% |
| Real Estate | 1% |
| Start-up | 1% |
Operator/assistant foreman turnover and employment statistics
Operator/assistant foreman unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for operators/assistant foreman between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Operator/assistant foreman unemployment rate by year
| Year | Operator/assistant foreman 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 operator/assistant foreman tenure
The average operator/assistant foreman stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 215 operators/assistant foreman resumes in Zippia's database.
Operator/assistant foreman tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 11% |
| 1-2 years | 25% |
| 3-4 years | 15% |
| 5-7 years | 22% |
| 8-10 years | 9% |
| 11+ years | 19% |
Operator/assistant foreman LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of operators/assistant foreman 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Stone Mason | 1.40% | 9,635 |
| Drywall Hanger, Framer | 1.75% | 614 |
| Operator/Assistant Foreman | 2.22% | - |
| Rock Worker | 2.24% | 19,918 |
| Sign Technician | 2.76% | 61,042 |
| Floor Finisher | 3.39% | 18,296 |
| Tinker | 4.07% | 960 |
Similar operator/assistant foreman jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Stone Mason | 1.40% | 9,635 |
| Drywall Hanger, Framer | 1.75% | 614 |
| Rock Worker | 2.24% | 19,918 |
| Sign Technician | 2.76% | 61,042 |
| Floor Finisher | 3.39% | 18,296 |
| Tinker | 4.07% | 960 |
Foreign languages spoken by operators/assistant foreman
- Spanish, 80.0%
- Swedish, 20.0%
Operator/assistant foreman languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 80.0% |
| Swedish | 20.0% |