Paving machine operator demographics and statistics in the US
On this page
Paving machine operator demographics by:
Paving machine operator gender statistics
5.9% of paving machine operators are women and 94.1% of paving machine operators are men.
- Male, 94.1%
- Female, 5.9%
Paving machine operator gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Male | 94.1% |
| Female | 5.9% |
Paving machine operator gender pay gap
Women earn 93¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$42,295
Female income
$39,179
Paving machine operator gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in paving machine operator positions over time. Currently, 5.9% of paving machine operators are female.
Paving machine operator gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 90.12% | 9.88% |
| 2011 | 85.41% | 14.59% |
| 2012 | 86.97% | 13.03% |
| 2013 | 93.70% | 6.30% |
| 2014 | 88.74% | 11.26% |
| 2015 | 96.71% | 3.29% |
| 2016 | 96.67% | 3.33% |
| 2017 | 84.66% | 15.34% |
| 2018 | 95.07% | 4.93% |
| 2019 | 94.36% | 5.64% |
| 2020 | 94.15% | 5.85% |
| 2021 | 94.12% | 5.88% |
Paving machine operator related jobs gender ratio
We compared paving machine operators 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% |
| Paving Machine Operator | 94% | 6% |
| Gas Fitter | 97% | 3% |
| Insulation Worker | 97% | 2% |
| Water Softener Installer | 97% | 3% |
Male
Female
100%
75%
50%
25%
0%
0%
25%
50%
75%
100%
Paving machine operator demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among paving machine operators is White, which makes up 74.2% of all paving machine operators. Comparatively, 12.7% of paving machine operators are Hispanic or Latino and 5.8% of paving machine operators are Black or African American.
- White, 74.2%
- Hispanic or Latino, 12.7%
- Black or African American, 5.8%
- Unknown, 4.4%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 2.0%
- Asian, 0.9%
Paving machine operator race
| Paving machine operator race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 74.2% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 12.7% |
| Black or African American | 5.8% |
| Unknown | 4.4% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 2.0% |
| Asian | 0.9% |
Paving machine operator race and ethnicity over time
See how paving machine operator racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Paving machine operator race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 72.89% | 10.67% | 0.89% | 13.78% |
| 2011 | 67.09% | 13.50% | 0.42% | 16.46% |
| 2012 | 67.52% | 10.76% | 0.81% | 17.33% |
| 2013 | 72.44% | 3.90% | 0.81% | 17.83% |
| 2014 | 74.23% | 9.82% | 0.61% | 12.88% |
| 2015 | 73.49% | 7.23% | 1.20% | 15.66% |
| 2016 | 62.20% | 14.02% | 0.61% | 17.68% |
| 2017 | 66.67% | 11.83% | 1.61% | 16.67% |
| 2018 | 78.79% | 5.68% | 0.61% | 11.36% |
| 2019 | 79.82% | 4.69% | 0.52% | 11.71% |
| 2020 | 77.81% | 4.95% | 0.74% | 10.53% |
| 2021 | 74.21% | 5.78% | 0.90% | 12.74% |
Paving machine operator wage gap by race
According to our data, unknown paving machine operators have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Black or african american paving machine operators have the lowest average salary at $40,091.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $44,223 |
| White | $42,658 |
| Black or African American | $40,091 |
| Asian | $43,268 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $41,358 |
Average paving machine operator age
See how the average age of paving machine operators varies based on ethnicity and gender.
Male
Female
Paving machine operator 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 |
Paving machine operator age breakdown
The average age of paving machine operators is 40+ years years old, representing 64% of the paving machine operator population.
Paving machine operator age breakdown
| Paving Machine Operator Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 64% |
| 30-40 years | 21% |
| 20-30 years | 14% |
Paving machine operator educational attainment
The most common degree for paving machine operators is high school diploma, with 68% of paving machine operators earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are bachelor's degree degree at 11% and bachelor's degree degree at 11%.
- High School Diploma, 68%
- Bachelor's, 11%
- Diploma, 11%
- Master's, 5%
- Other Degrees, 5%
Paving machine operators by degree level
| Paving machine operator degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| High School Diploma | 68% |
| Bachelor's | 11% |
| Diploma | 11% |
| Master's | 5% |
| Other Degrees | 5% |
Paving machine operator jobs you might like
Paving machine operator wage gap by degree level
According to the data, paving machine operators with a Associate degree earn more than those without, at $43,258 annually. With a Bachelor's degree, paving machine operators earn a median annual income of $42,190 compared to $42,025 for paving machine operators with an High School Diploma degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| High School Diploma or Less | $42,025 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $42,190 |
| Some College/ Associate Degree | $43,258 |
Paving machine operator employment statistics
Company size where paving machine operators work
Below, you can see the size of companies where paving machine operators work.
Paving machine operator jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 37% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 21% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 11% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 5% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 21% |
| > 10,000 employees | 5% |
Paving machine operator turnover and employment statistics
Paving machine operator unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for paving machine operators between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Paving machine operator unemployment rate by year
| Year | Paving machine operator unemployment rate |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 25.65% |
| 2011 | 17.84% |
| 2012 | 18.49% |
| 2013 | 19.72% |
| 2014 | 18.03% |
| 2015 | 17.91% |
| 2016 | 10.29% |
| 2017 | 14.01% |
| 2018 | 6.46% |
| 2019 | 5.55% |
| 2020 | 8.40% |
| 2021 | 7.84% |
Average paving machine operator tenure
The average paving machine operator stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 63 paving machine operators resumes in Zippia's database.
Paving machine operator tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 23% |
| 1-2 years | 25% |
| 3-4 years | 20% |
| 5-7 years | 16% |
| 8-10 years | 4% |
| 11+ years | 12% |
Paving machine operator LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of paving machine 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Brick Setter | 1.40% | 1,902 |
| Wood Lather | 1.75% | 114 |
| Paving Machine Operator | 2.22% | - |
| Tunnel Worker | 2.24% | 22,517 |
| Signaler | 2.76% | 71 |
| Carpet Installer | 3.39% | 16,897 |
| Sheet Metal Engineer | 4.07% | 3,016 |
Similar paving machine operator jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Brick Setter | 1.40% | 1,902 |
| Wood Lather | 1.75% | 114 |
| Tunnel Worker | 2.24% | 22,517 |
| Signaler | 2.76% | 71 |
| Carpet Installer | 3.39% | 16,897 |
| Sheet Metal Engineer | 4.07% | 3,016 |
Foreign languages spoken by paving machine operators
- Spanish, 66.7%
- French, 33.3%
Paving machine operator languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 66.7% |
| French | 33.3% |
