Petroleum Refinery Operator Statistics By Gender

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 Operators By Gender

GenderPercentages
Male90.4%
Female9.6%

Gender Pay Gap For Petroleum Refinery Operator

Women Earn 84¢ For Every $1 Earned By Men

male-income
Male Income
$45,555
female-income
Female Income
$38,260

Petroleum Refinery Operator Gender Over Time

This data shows how men and women predominate in the petroleum refinery operator position over time.

Male
Female
100%
80%
60%
40%
20%
0%
2010
2011
2012
2013
2014
2015
2016
2017
2018
2019
2020
2021

Petroleum Refinery Operator Gender By Year

YearMaleFemale
201091.61%8.39%
201191.34%8.66%
201288.76%11.24%
201385.85%14.15%
201489.44%10.56%
201591.14%8.86%
201685.41%14.59%
201784.18%15.82%
201890.84%9.16%
201989.61%10.39%
202091.06%8.94%
202190.41%9.59%

Petroleum Refinery Operator Male to Female Ratio

Job TitleMaleFemale
Petroleum Refinery Operator90%10%
Male
Female
100%
75%
50%
25%
0%
0%
25%
50%
75%
100%

Petroleum Refinery Operator Statistics By Race

The most common ethnicity among petroleum refinery operators is White, which makes up 59.7% of all petroleum refinery operators. Comparatively, there are 20.6% of the Hispanic or Latino ethnicity and 9.8% of the Black or African American ethnicity.

  • 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 RacePercentages
White59.7%
Hispanic or Latino20.6%
Black or African American9.8%
Unknown4.7%
Asian4.3%
American Indian and Alaska Native0.9%

Petroleum Refinery Operator Race And Ethnicity Over Time

Using the Census Bureau data, we found out how the percentage of each ethnic category trended between 2010-2019 among petroleum refinery operators.

  • White
  • Asian
  • Hispanic or Latino
  • Black or African American

Petroleum Refinery Operator Race By Year

YearWhiteBlack or African AmericanAsianHispanic or Latino
201068.70%14.70%0.98%13.74%
201167.87%10.21%2.13%17.20%
201266.04%11.88%1.84%16.65%
201371.47%10.92%0.97%14.40%
201466.64%10.93%2.21%18.49%
201565.99%11.81%1.98%17.82%
201663.81%11.94%1.89%19.43%
201765.85%10.84%2.10%18.17%
201868.73%9.52%1.77%17.61%
201963.45%12.05%2.27%20.25%
202068.44%8.58%2.03%13.92%
202159.74%9.84%4.29%20.58%

Petroleum Refinery Operator Wage Gap By Race

White petroleum refinery operators have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Unknown petroleum refinery operators have the lowest average salary at $42,375.
$51,000
$49,000
$47,000
$45,000
$43,000
$41,000
Unknown
White
Black or African American
Asian
Hispanic or Latino
EthnicitySalary
Unknown$42,375
White$48,496
Black or African American$48,192
Asian$44,570
Hispanic or Latino$44,447

Average Age of a Petroleum Refinery Operator

We determined the average age of petroleum refinery operators based on ethnicity and gender.

Male
Female

Petroleum Refinery Operator Age By Race

RaceMale AgeFemale Age
Unknown47
White47
Black or African American54
Asian48
Hispanic or Latino43.5

Petroleum Refinery Operator Age Breakdown

This chart breaks down the ages of petroleum refinery operator employees. Interestingly enough, the average age of petroleum refinery operators is 40+ years old, which represents 67% of the population.

40+ years

30-40 years

20-30 years


Petroleum Refinery Operator Age

Petroleum Refinery Operator YearsPercentages
40+ years67%
30-40 years27%
20-30 years5%

Types of Petroleum Refinery Operator Degree Levels

The most common degree for petroleum refinery operators is associate degree 31% of petroleum refinery operators earn that degree. A close second is bachelor's degree with 28% and rounding it off is high school diploma with 25%.

  • Associate, 31%
  • Bachelors, 28%
  • High School Diploma, 25%
  • Diploma, 6%
  • Other Degrees, 10%

Petroleum Refinery Operators By Education

Petroleum Refinery Operator DegreePercentages
Associate31%
Bachelors28%
High School Diploma25%
Diploma6%
Other Degrees10%

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Petroleum Refinery Operator Employment Statistics

Company Size

We created this chart to show you the average size of companies that typically hire petroleum refinery operators.

< 50 employees

50 - 100 employees

100 - 500 employees

1,000 - 10,000 employees

> 10,000

Petroleum Refinery Operator Jobs By Employer Size

Company SizePercentages
< 50 employees5%
50 - 100 employees10%
100 - 500 employees14%
1,000 - 10,000 employees43%
> 10,000 employees29%

The Types Of Companies Petroleum Refinery Operator Work In

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.

Public

Private

Government

Petroleum Refinery Operator Jobs By Sector

Company TypePercentages
Public33%
Private52%
Government14%

Petroleum Refinery Operator Turnover And Employment Statistics

Petroleum Refinery Operator Unemployment Rate Over Time

The Bureau of Labor Statistics came in clutch when it came down to figuring out how the unemployment rate has changed over time. Between 2008 and 2018, this is how the number of petroleum refinery operators changed.

  • Unemployment rate

Petroleum Refinery Operator Unemployment Rate By Year

YearPetroleum Refinery Operator Unemployment Rate
20105.24%
20113.32%
20123.86%
20133.12%
20141.93%
20155.51%
20163.39%
20171.61%
20181.67%
20191.65%
20202.74%
20213.04%

The Average Number of Years That Petroleum Refinery Operator Stay in a Job

By looking over 82 petroleum refinery operators resumes, we figured out that the average petroleum refinery operator enjoys staying at their job for 1-2 years for a percentage of 40%.

Less than one year

1-2 years

3-4 years

5-7 years

8-10 years

11+ years

Petroleum Refinery Operator Tenure

Number or YearsPercentages
Less than 1 year13%
1-2 years40%
3-4 years13%
5-7 years24%
8-10 years2%
11+ years8%

Comparing The LGBT Ratio of Petroleum Refinery Operators with Other Job Titles

After finding the gender ratio, we wondered if the percentages of LGBT persons were different as well. Using the data below, you can see how other job titles compare to petroleum refinery operators.

Job TitleLGBTJob Openings
Boiler Plant Operator4.19%36,427
Filtration Operator4.62%31,749
Nuclear Power Plant Process Control Worker4.80%84,235
Petroleum Refinery Operator10.89%-

Petroleum Refinery Operator LGBT Demographics

ProfessionPercentages of LGBT Job Openings
Boiler Plant Operator4.19%36,427
Filtration Operator4.62%31,749
Nuclear Power Plant Process Control Worker4.80%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 LanguagePercentages
Spanish50.0%
German25.0%
Thai25.0%

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Petroleum Refinery Operator Demographics FAQs

How Many Petroleum Refinery Operator Are There In The Us?

There are over 306 Petroleum Refinery Operators in the United States.

What Percentage Of Petroleum Refinery Operators Are Black?

9.8% of Petroleum Refinery Operators are Black or African American

What Race Are Most Petroleum Refinery Operators?

Most a are White, with 59.7% of Petroleum Refinery Operators belonging to this ethnicity. 20.6% of Petroleum Refinery Operators are Hispanic or Latino, 9.8% of Petroleum Refinery Operators are Black or African American, 4.7% of Petroleum Refinery Operators are Unknown, 4.3% of Petroleum Refinery Operators are Asian, and 0.9% of Petroleum Refinery Operators are American Indian and Alaska Native

Are Petroleum Refinery Operator Jobs Male - Dominated?

Yes, Petroleum Refinery Operator jobs are male - dominated. 90% of Petroleum Refinery Operators are male, and 9% are female, so there are more male Petroleum Refinery Operators than female Petroleum Refinery Operators in the United States.

How Old Is The Average Petroleum Refinery Operator?

The average Petroleum Refinery Operator is 47 years old. 67% of Petroleum Refinery Operators are 40+ years old or older, 27% are between the ages of 30-40 years, and 5% are between 20-30 years old

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