Outside operator demographics and statistics in the US
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Outside operator gender statistics
8.1% of outside operators are women and 91.9% of outside operators are men.
- Male, 91.9%
- Female, 8.1%
Outside operator gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Male | 91.9% |
| Female | 8.1% |
Outside operator gender pay gap
Women earn $1.02 for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$41,070
Female income
$41,691
Outside operator gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in outside operator positions over time. Currently, 8.1% of outside operators are female.
Outside operator gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 90.80% | 9.20% |
| 2011 | 91.46% | 8.54% |
| 2012 | 92.05% | 7.95% |
| 2013 | 93.11% | 6.89% |
| 2014 | 90.49% | 9.51% |
| 2015 | 91.06% | 8.94% |
| 2016 | 92.34% | 7.66% |
| 2017 | 90.80% | 9.20% |
| 2018 | 88.86% | 11.14% |
| 2019 | 89.69% | 10.31% |
| 2020 | 87.13% | 12.87% |
| 2021 | 91.90% | 8.10% |
Outside operator related jobs gender ratio
| Job title | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Outside Operator | 92% | 8% |
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Outside operator demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among outside operators is White, which makes up 70.8% of all outside operators. Comparatively, 12.8% of outside operators are Hispanic or Latino and 7.9% of outside operators are Black or African American.
- White, 70.8%
- Hispanic or Latino, 12.8%
- Black or African American, 7.9%
- Unknown, 4.5%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 2.2%
- Asian, 1.8%
Outside operator race
| Outside operator race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 70.8% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 12.8% |
| Black or African American | 7.9% |
| Unknown | 4.5% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 2.2% |
| Asian | 1.8% |
Outside operator race and ethnicity over time
See how outside operator racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Outside operator race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 73.75% | 10.25% | 0.60% | 11.18% |
| 2011 | 73.97% | 10.63% | 1.13% | 10.30% |
| 2012 | 75.43% | 9.14% | 1.55% | 10.48% |
| 2013 | 73.28% | 9.89% | 1.19% | 10.87% |
| 2014 | 74.66% | 8.92% | 1.41% | 11.91% |
| 2015 | 73.78% | 7.88% | 1.84% | 12.23% |
| 2016 | 73.36% | 9.61% | 1.76% | 11.99% |
| 2017 | 75.45% | 8.54% | 1.47% | 11.24% |
| 2018 | 76.66% | 8.13% | 1.50% | 10.26% |
| 2019 | 76.36% | 7.85% | 1.18% | 10.66% |
| 2020 | 71.38% | 7.35% | 2.16% | 11.61% |
| 2021 | 70.76% | 7.87% | 1.85% | 12.77% |
Outside operator wage gap by race
According to our data, asian outside operators have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Unknown outside operators have the lowest average salary at $38,788.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $38,788 |
| White | $40,956 |
| Black or African American | $41,608 |
| Asian | $43,863 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $40,301 |
Average outside operator age
See how the average age of outside operators varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Outside operator age by race and gender
| Race | Male age | Female age |
|---|---|---|
| Unknown | 45 | |
| White | 48 | 43.5 |
| Black or African American | 50 | |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 42.5 | |
| Hispanic or Latino | 46 |
Outside operator age breakdown
The average age of outside operators is 40+ years years old, representing 71% of the outside operator population.
Outside operator age breakdown
| Outside Operator Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 71% |
| 30-40 years | 24% |
| 20-30 years | 5% |
Outside operator educational attainment
The most common degree for outside operators is bachelor's degree, with 51% of outside operators earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are associate degree degree at 24% and associate degree degree at 18%.
- Bachelor's, 51%
- Associate, 24%
- High School Diploma, 18%
- Diploma, 4%
- Other Degrees, 3%
Outside operators by degree level
| Outside operator degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 51% |
| Associate | 24% |
| High School Diploma | 18% |
| Diploma | 4% |
| Other Degrees | 3% |
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Outside operator wage gap by degree level
According to the data, outside operators with a Bachelor's degree earn more than those without, at $44,084 annually. With a Associate degree, outside operators earn a median annual income of $43,708 compared to $40,574 for outside operators with an High School Diploma degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| High School Diploma or Less | $40,574 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $44,084 |
| Some College/ Associate Degree | $43,708 |
Outside operator employment statistics
Most outside operators work for a private in the hospitality industry.
Company size where outside operators work
Below, you can see the size of companies where outside operators work.
Outside operator jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 11% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 18% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 29% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 6% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 20% |
| > 10,000 employees | 15% |
Outside operator jobs by company type
Employees with the outside operator job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most outside operators prefer to work at private companies over public companies.
Outside operator jobs by sector
| Company type | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Public | 26% |
| Private | 72% |
| Government | 2% |
Outside operator jobs by industry
The most common industries for outside operators are hospitality, manufacturing and energy.
Outside operator industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Hospitality | 39% |
| Manufacturing | 13% |
| Energy | 10% |
| Fortune 500 | 10% |
| Utilities | 5% |
| Professional | 4% |
| Retail | 3% |
| Transportation | 2% |
| Technology | 2% |
| Real Estate | 2% |
| Health Care | 2% |
| Agriculture | 2% |
| Start-up | 2% |
| Media | 1% |
| Finance | 1% |
| Government | 1% |
Outside operator turnover and employment statistics
Outside operator unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for outside operators between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Outside operator unemployment rate by year
| Year | Outside operator unemployment rate |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 2.49% |
| 2011 | 3.19% |
| 2012 | 2.40% |
| 2013 | 2.30% |
| 2014 | 2.09% |
| 2015 | 1.91% |
| 2016 | 1.70% |
| 2017 | 0.98% |
| 2018 | 1.09% |
| 2019 | 1.23% |
| 2020 | 2.69% |
| 2021 | 1.40% |
Average outside operator tenure
The average outside operator stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 815 outside operators resumes in Zippia's database.
Outside operator tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 25% |
| 1-2 years | 27% |
| 3-4 years | 14% |
| 5-7 years | 16% |
| 8-10 years | 6% |
| 11+ years | 12% |
Outside operator LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of outside 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Air Plant Engineer | 4.19% | 11,579 |
| Outside Operator | 4.62% | - |
| Ice Plant Operator | 4.80% | 35,534 |
| Field Gauger | 10.89% | 44,758 |
Similar outside operator jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Air Plant Engineer | 4.19% | 11,579 |
| Ice Plant Operator | 4.80% | 35,534 |
| Field Gauger | 10.89% | 44,758 |
Foreign languages spoken by outside operators
The most common foreign language among outside operators is Spanish at 75.0%. The second-most popular foreign language spoken is German at 8.3% and Portuguese is the third-most popular at 8.3%.
- Spanish, 75.0%
- German, 8.3%
- Portuguese, 8.3%
- Arabic, 8.3%
Outside operator languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 75.0% |
| German | 8.3% |
| Portuguese | 8.3% |
| Arabic | 8.3% |
