Petroleum refinery operator demographics and statistics in the US
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Petroleum refinery operator gender statistics
9.6% of petroleum refinery operators are women and 90.4% of petroleum refinery operators are men.
- Male, 90.4%
- Female, 9.6%
Petroleum refinery operator gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Male | 90.4% |
| Female | 9.6% |
Petroleum refinery operator gender pay gap
Women earn 84¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$45,555
Female income
$38,260
Petroleum refinery operator gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in petroleum refinery operator positions over time. Currently, 9.6% of petroleum refinery operators are female.
Petroleum refinery operator gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 91.61% | 8.39% |
| 2011 | 91.34% | 8.66% |
| 2012 | 88.76% | 11.24% |
| 2013 | 85.85% | 14.15% |
| 2014 | 89.44% | 10.56% |
| 2015 | 91.14% | 8.86% |
| 2016 | 85.41% | 14.59% |
| 2017 | 84.18% | 15.82% |
| 2018 | 90.84% | 9.16% |
| 2019 | 89.61% | 10.39% |
| 2020 | 91.06% | 8.94% |
| 2021 | 90.41% | 9.59% |
Petroleum refinery operator related jobs gender ratio
| Job title | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Petroleum Refinery Operator | 90% | 10% |
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Petroleum refinery operator demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among petroleum refinery operators is White, which makes up 59.7% of all petroleum refinery operators. Comparatively, 20.6% of petroleum refinery operators are Hispanic or Latino and 9.8% of petroleum refinery operators are Black or African American.
- White, 59.7%
- Hispanic or Latino, 20.6%
- Black or African American, 9.8%
- Unknown, 4.7%
- Asian, 4.3%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.9%
Petroleum refinery operator race
| Petroleum refinery operator race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 59.7% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 20.6% |
| Black or African American | 9.8% |
| Unknown | 4.7% |
| Asian | 4.3% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.9% |
Petroleum refinery operator race and ethnicity over time
See how petroleum refinery operator racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Petroleum refinery operator race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 68.70% | 14.70% | 0.98% | 13.74% |
| 2011 | 67.87% | 10.21% | 2.13% | 17.20% |
| 2012 | 66.04% | 11.88% | 1.84% | 16.65% |
| 2013 | 71.47% | 10.92% | 0.97% | 14.40% |
| 2014 | 66.64% | 10.93% | 2.21% | 18.49% |
| 2015 | 65.99% | 11.81% | 1.98% | 17.82% |
| 2016 | 63.81% | 11.94% | 1.89% | 19.43% |
| 2017 | 65.85% | 10.84% | 2.10% | 18.17% |
| 2018 | 68.73% | 9.52% | 1.77% | 17.61% |
| 2019 | 63.45% | 12.05% | 2.27% | 20.25% |
| 2020 | 68.44% | 8.58% | 2.03% | 13.92% |
| 2021 | 59.74% | 9.84% | 4.29% | 20.58% |
Petroleum refinery operator wage gap by race
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $42,375 |
| White | $48,496 |
| Black or African American | $48,192 |
| Asian | $44,570 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $44,447 |
Average petroleum refinery operator age
See how the average age of petroleum refinery operators varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Petroleum refinery operator age by race and gender
| Race | Male age | Female age |
|---|---|---|
| Unknown | 47 | |
| White | 47 | |
| Black or African American | 54 | |
| Asian | 48 | |
| Hispanic or Latino | 43.5 |
Petroleum refinery operator age breakdown
The average age of petroleum refinery operators is 40+ years years old, representing 67% of the petroleum refinery operator population.
Petroleum refinery operator age breakdown
| Petroleum Refinery Operator Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 67% |
| 30-40 years | 27% |
| 20-30 years | 5% |
Petroleum refinery operator educational attainment
- Associate, 31%
- Bachelor's, 28%
- High School Diploma, 25%
- Diploma, 6%
- Other Degrees, 10%
Petroleum refinery operators by degree level
| Petroleum refinery operator degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Associate | 31% |
| Bachelor's | 28% |
| High School Diploma | 25% |
| Diploma | 6% |
| Other Degrees | 10% |
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Petroleum refinery operator employment statistics
Company size where petroleum refinery operators work
Below, you can see the size of companies where petroleum refinery operators work.
Petroleum refinery operator jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 5% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 10% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 14% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 43% |
| > 10,000 employees | 29% |
Petroleum refinery operator jobs by company type
Employees with the petroleum refinery operator job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most petroleum refinery operators prefer to work at private companies over public companies.
Petroleum refinery operator jobs by sector
| Company type | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Public | 33% |
| Private | 52% |
| Government | 14% |
Petroleum refinery operator turnover and employment statistics
Petroleum refinery operator unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for petroleum refinery operators between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Petroleum refinery operator unemployment rate by year
| Year | Petroleum refinery operator unemployment rate |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 5.24% |
| 2011 | 3.32% |
| 2012 | 3.86% |
| 2013 | 3.12% |
| 2014 | 1.93% |
| 2015 | 5.51% |
| 2016 | 3.39% |
| 2017 | 1.61% |
| 2018 | 1.67% |
| 2019 | 1.65% |
| 2020 | 2.74% |
| 2021 | 3.04% |
Average petroleum refinery operator tenure
The average petroleum refinery operator stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 82 petroleum refinery operators resumes in Zippia's database.
Petroleum refinery operator tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 13% |
| 1-2 years | 40% |
| 3-4 years | 13% |
| 5-7 years | 24% |
| 8-10 years | 2% |
| 11+ years | 8% |
Petroleum refinery operator LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of petroleum refinery 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Boiler Plant Operator | 4.19% | 36,427 |
| Filtration Operator | 4.62% | 31,749 |
| Nuclear Power Plant Process Control Worker | 4.80% | 84,235 |
| Petroleum Refinery Operator | 10.89% | - |
Similar petroleum refinery operator jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Boiler Plant Operator | 4.19% | 36,427 |
| Filtration Operator | 4.62% | 31,749 |
| Nuclear Power Plant Process Control Worker | 4.80% | 84,235 |
Foreign languages spoken by petroleum refinery operators
The most common foreign language among petroleum refinery operators is Spanish at 50.0%. The second-most popular foreign language spoken is German at 25.0% and Thai is the third-most popular at 25.0%.
- Spanish, 50.0%
- German, 25.0%
- Thai, 25.0%
Petroleum refinery operator languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 50.0% |
| German | 25.0% |
| Thai | 25.0% |