Operator trainee demographics and statistics in the US
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Operator trainee gender statistics
22.5% of operators trainee are women and 77.5% of operators trainee are men.
- Male, 77.5%
- Female, 22.5%
Operator trainee gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Male | 77.5% |
| Female | 22.5% |
Operator trainee gender pay gap
Women earn 96¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$37,719
Female income
$36,328
Operator trainee gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in operator trainee positions over time. Currently, 22.5% of operators trainee are female.
Operator trainee gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 75.77% | 24.23% |
| 2011 | 76.51% | 23.49% |
| 2012 | 76.55% | 23.45% |
| 2013 | 76.49% | 23.51% |
| 2014 | 77.47% | 22.53% |
| 2015 | 75.25% | 24.75% |
| 2016 | 76.54% | 23.46% |
| 2017 | 77.54% | 22.46% |
| 2018 | 77.24% | 22.76% |
| 2019 | 76.10% | 23.90% |
| 2020 | 78.06% | 21.94% |
| 2021 | 77.50% | 22.50% |
Operator trainee related jobs gender ratio
We compared operators trainee with similar job titles to see how gender ratios vary. As you can see, corrugator and stone cutter have the biggest gender ratio gaps.
| Job title | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Screen Examiner | 7% | 93% |
| Cake Decorator | 9% | 91% |
| Garment Inspector | 10% | 90% |
| Operator Trainee | 77% | 23% |
| Bucket Operator | 99% | 1% |
| Stone Cutter | 99% | 1% |
| Corrugator | 99% | 1% |
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Operator trainee demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among operators trainee is White, which makes up 55.8% of all operators trainee. Comparatively, 17.6% of operators trainee are Hispanic or Latino and 12.6% of operators trainee are Black or African American.
- White, 55.8%
- Hispanic or Latino, 17.6%
- Black or African American, 12.6%
- Asian, 9.3%
- Unknown, 3.5%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 1.2%
Operator trainee race
| Operator trainee race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 55.8% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 17.6% |
| Black or African American | 12.6% |
| Asian | 9.3% |
| Unknown | 3.5% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 1.2% |
Operator trainee race and ethnicity over time
See how operator trainee racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Operator trainee race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 59.69% | 14.40% | 6.36% | 17.85% |
| 2011 | 58.39% | 14.57% | 7.30% | 17.89% |
| 2012 | 57.92% | 12.97% | 8.14% | 19.06% |
| 2013 | 59.38% | 14.23% | 7.26% | 17.00% |
| 2014 | 57.71% | 13.47% | 8.22% | 18.42% |
| 2015 | 59.63% | 13.31% | 8.21% | 16.62% |
| 2016 | 57.56% | 12.57% | 9.23% | 18.13% |
| 2017 | 58.26% | 12.91% | 8.95% | 17.17% |
| 2018 | 58.98% | 12.43% | 7.87% | 18.09% |
| 2019 | 60.79% | 12.81% | 8.27% | 15.63% |
| 2020 | 58.34% | 13.52% | 7.71% | 16.23% |
| 2021 | 55.77% | 12.56% | 9.35% | 17.59% |
Operator trainee wage gap by race
According to our data, white operators trainee have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Unknown operators trainee have the lowest average salary at $36,698.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $36,698 |
| White | $39,487 |
| Black or African American | $37,893 |
| Asian | $37,384 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $37,191 |
Average operator trainee age
See how the average age of operators trainee varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Operator trainee age by race and gender
| Race | Male age | Female age |
|---|---|---|
| Unknown | 40 | 44 |
| White | 42 | 50 |
| Black or African American | 40 | 49.5 |
| Asian | 46 | 51.5 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 42 | 47 |
Operator trainee age breakdown
The average age of operators trainee is 40+ years years old, representing 64% of the operator trainee population.
Operator trainee age breakdown
| Operator Trainee Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 64% |
| 30-40 years | 20% |
| 20-30 years | 15% |
Operator trainee educational attainment
The most common degree for operators trainee is bachelor's degree, with 58% of operators trainee earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are associate degree degree at 14% and associate degree degree at 13%.
- Bachelor's, 58%
- Associate, 14%
- High School Diploma, 13%
- Master's, 7%
- Other Degrees, 8%
Operators trainee by degree level
| Operator trainee degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 58% |
| Associate | 14% |
| High School Diploma | 13% |
| Master's | 7% |
| Other Degrees | 8% |
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Operator trainee wage gap by degree level
According to the data, operators trainee with a Associate degree earn more than those without, at $38,257 annually. With a Bachelor's degree, operators trainee earn a median annual income of $37,951 compared to $37,654 for operators trainee with an High School Diploma degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| High School Diploma or Less | $37,654 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $37,951 |
| No Education | $36,325 |
| Some College/ Associate Degree | $38,257 |
Operator trainee employment statistics
Most operators trainee work for a private in the manufacturing industry.
Company size where operators trainee work
Below, you can see the size of companies where operators trainee work.
Operator trainee jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 7% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 8% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 17% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 10% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 25% |
| > 10,000 employees | 32% |
Operator trainee jobs by company type
Employees with the operator trainee job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most operators trainee prefer to work at private companies over public companies.
Operator trainee jobs by sector
| Company type | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 3% |
| Public | 34% |
| Private | 52% |
| Government | 10% |
Operator trainee jobs by industry
The most common industries for operators trainee are manufacturing, government and energy.
Operator trainee industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Manufacturing | 17% |
| Fortune 500 | 14% |
| Government | 9% |
| Professional | 7% |
| Transportation | 7% |
| Energy | 7% |
| Finance | 5% |
| Hospitality | 5% |
| Utilities | 4% |
| Retail | 4% |
| Media | 3% |
| Construction | 3% |
| Technology | 3% |
| Education | 3% |
| Non Profits | 2% |
| Insurance | 2% |
| Automotive | 1% |
| Health Care | 1% |
Operator trainee turnover and employment statistics
Operator trainee unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for operators trainee between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Operator trainee unemployment rate by year
| Year | Operator trainee unemployment rate |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 15.94% |
| 2011 | 15.49% |
| 2012 | 13.87% |
| 2013 | 12.49% |
| 2014 | 12.20% |
| 2015 | 9.40% |
| 2016 | 7.70% |
| 2017 | 8.32% |
| 2018 | 7.77% |
| 2019 | 8.42% |
| 2020 | 6.77% |
| 2021 | 8.38% |
Average operator trainee tenure
The average operator trainee stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 1,048 operators trainee resumes in Zippia's database.
Operator trainee tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 44% |
| 1-2 years | 33% |
| 3-4 years | 9% |
| 5-7 years | 9% |
| 8-10 years | 2% |
| 11+ years | 3% |
Operator trainee LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of operators trainee 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Tank Tester | 4.47% | 11,015 |
| Operator Trainee | 4.75% | - |
| Eyeglass Assembler | 5.24% | 17,473 |
| Primer Inserting Machine Adjuster | 7.84% | 35,738 |
| Sublimer | 8.41% | 22 |
| Parts Remover | 8.89% | 22,825 |
| Printed Circuit Boards Contact Printer | 15.21% | 2,643 |
Similar operator trainee jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Tank Tester | 4.47% | 11,015 |
| Eyeglass Assembler | 5.24% | 17,473 |
| Primer Inserting Machine Adjuster | 7.84% | 35,738 |
| Sublimer | 8.41% | 22 |
| Parts Remover | 8.89% | 22,825 |
| Printed Circuit Boards Contact Printer | 15.21% | 2,643 |
Foreign languages spoken by operators trainee
The most common foreign language among operators trainee is Spanish at 37.5%. The second-most popular foreign language spoken is German at 12.5% and Portuguese is the third-most popular at 10.4%.
- Spanish, 37.5%
- German, 12.5%
- Portuguese, 10.4%
- French, 10.4%
- Arabic, 8.3%
- Other, 20.9%
Operator trainee languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 37.5% |
| German | 12.5% |
| Portuguese | 10.4% |
| French | 10.4% |
| Arabic | 8.3% |
| Other | 20.9% |
