Oxidation operator demographics and statistics in the US
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Oxidation operator gender statistics
5.5% of oxidation operators are women and 94.5% of oxidation operators are men.
- Male, 94.5%
- Female, 5.5%
Oxidation operator gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Male | 94.5% |
| Female | 5.5% |
Oxidation operator gender pay gap
Women earn 85¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$37,744
Female income
$32,199
Oxidation operator gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in oxidation operator positions over time. Currently, 5.5% of oxidation operators are female.
Oxidation operator gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 97.05% | 2.95% |
| 2011 | 98.15% | 1.85% |
| 2012 | 94.25% | 5.75% |
| 2013 | 94.87% | 5.13% |
| 2014 | 94.91% | 5.09% |
| 2015 | 94.60% | 5.40% |
| 2016 | 94.76% | 5.24% |
| 2017 | 94.54% | 5.46% |
| 2018 | 94.98% | 5.02% |
| 2019 | 94.16% | 5.84% |
| 2020 | 94.57% | 5.43% |
| 2021 | 94.55% | 5.45% |
Oxidation operator related jobs gender ratio
We compared oxidation operators with similar job titles to see how gender ratios vary. As you can see, head machinist and die repair machinist have the biggest gender ratio gaps.
| Job title | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Special Process Person | 31% | 69% |
| Oxidation Operator | 95% | 5% |
| Research And Development Machinist | 99% | 1% |
| Die Repair Machinist | 99% | 1% |
| Head Machinist | 99% | 1% |
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Oxidation operator demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among oxidation operators is White, which makes up 57.0% of all oxidation operators. Comparatively, 17.8% of oxidation operators are Hispanic or Latino and 13.7% of oxidation operators are Black or African American.
- White, 57.0%
- Hispanic or Latino, 17.8%
- Black or African American, 13.7%
- Asian, 6.6%
- Unknown, 4.1%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.8%
Oxidation operator race
| Oxidation operator race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 57.0% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 17.8% |
| Black or African American | 13.7% |
| Asian | 6.6% |
| Unknown | 4.1% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.8% |
Oxidation operator race and ethnicity over time
See how oxidation operator racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Oxidation operator race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 64.04% | 10.89% | 3.34% | 19.37% |
| 2011 | 56.29% | 17.72% | 3.71% | 18.28% |
| 2012 | 60.96% | 14.04% | 5.55% | 17.19% |
| 2013 | 62.54% | 14.74% | 5.33% | 15.56% |
| 2014 | 61.38% | 14.58% | 5.61% | 16.34% |
| 2015 | 61.19% | 14.11% | 5.48% | 16.80% |
| 2016 | 61.51% | 14.15% | 5.91% | 16.18% |
| 2017 | 60.78% | 13.23% | 6.36% | 17.55% |
| 2018 | 61.53% | 13.94% | 6.45% | 16.06% |
| 2019 | 61.98% | 14.73% | 5.58% | 15.64% |
| 2020 | 59.13% | 13.90% | 5.89% | 17.05% |
| 2021 | 57.04% | 13.71% | 6.62% | 17.78% |
Oxidation operator wage gap by race
According to our data, white oxidation operators have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Black or african american oxidation operators have the lowest average salary at $36,287.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $37,165 |
| White | $40,830 |
| Black or African American | $36,287 |
| Asian | $37,703 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $36,900 |
Average oxidation operator age
See how the average age of oxidation operators varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Oxidation operator age by race and gender
| Race | Male age | Female age |
|---|---|---|
| Black or African American | 44 | 47 |
| Unknown | 39.5 | 46 |
| Asian | 52 | 51 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 47 | 48 |
| White | 45 | 47 |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 38 |
Oxidation operator age breakdown
The average age of oxidation operators is 40+ years years old, representing 65% of the oxidation operator population.
Oxidation operator age breakdown
| Oxidation Operator Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 65% |
| 30-40 years | 21% |
| 20-30 years | 14% |
Oxidation operator educational attainment
The most common degree for oxidation operators is bachelor's degree, with 36% of oxidation operators earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are high school diploma degree at 32% and high school diploma degree at 24%.
- Bachelor's, 36%
- High School Diploma, 32%
- Associate, 24%
- Diploma, 4%
- Other Degrees, 4%
Oxidation operators by degree level
| Oxidation operator degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 36% |
| High School Diploma | 32% |
| Associate | 24% |
| Diploma | 4% |
| Other Degrees | 4% |
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Oxidation operator wage gap by degree level
According to the data, oxidation operators with a Associate degree earn more than those without, at $40,777 annually. With a Bachelor's degree, oxidation operators earn a median annual income of $37,942 compared to $37,697 for oxidation operators with an High School Diploma degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| High School Diploma or Less | $37,697 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $37,942 |
| Some College/ Associate Degree | $40,777 |
Oxidation operator employment statistics
Company size where oxidation operators work
Below, you can see the size of companies where oxidation operators work.
Oxidation operator jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 50 - 100 employees | 11% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 16% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 16% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 32% |
| > 10,000 employees | 26% |
Oxidation operator turnover and employment statistics
Oxidation operator unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for oxidation operators between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Oxidation operator unemployment rate by year
| Year | Oxidation operator unemployment rate |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 11.96% |
| 2011 | 10.56% |
| 2012 | 7.58% |
| 2013 | 7.09% |
| 2014 | 5.74% |
| 2015 | 4.44% |
| 2016 | 4.40% |
| 2017 | 3.66% |
| 2018 | 3.53% |
| 2019 | 3.41% |
| 2020 | 5.09% |
| 2021 | 5.65% |
Average oxidation operator tenure
The average oxidation operator stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 59 oxidation operators resumes in Zippia's database.
Oxidation operator tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 23% |
| 1-2 years | 31% |
| 3-4 years | 16% |
| 5-7 years | 14% |
| 8-10 years | 6% |
| 11+ years | 9% |
Oxidation operator LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of oxidation 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Blow Torch Burner | 2.57% | 203 |
| Carbide Tool Maker | 2.99% | 14,296 |
| Oxidation Operator | 3.20% | - |
| Outside Machinist | 3.26% | 24,075 |
| Grid Caster | 3.27% | 159 |
| Lathe Set Up Operator | 5.87% | 30,437 |
| Eyeglass Frames Polisher | 6.48% | 243 |
Similar oxidation operator jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Blow Torch Burner | 2.57% | 203 |
| Carbide Tool Maker | 2.99% | 14,296 |
| Outside Machinist | 3.26% | 24,075 |
| Grid Caster | 3.27% | 159 |
| Lathe Set Up Operator | 5.87% | 30,437 |
| Eyeglass Frames Polisher | 6.48% | 243 |