Pipeline operator demographics and statistics in the US
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Pipeline operator gender statistics
5.6% of pipeline operators are women and 94.4% of pipeline operators are men.
- Male, 94.4%
- Female, 5.6%
Pipeline operator gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Male | 94.4% |
| Female | 5.6% |
Pipeline operator gender pay gap
Women earn 88¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$44,036
Female income
$38,677
Pipeline operator gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in pipeline operator positions over time. Currently, 5.6% of pipeline operators are female.
Pipeline operator gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 95.09% | 4.91% |
| 2011 | 94.92% | 5.08% |
| 2012 | 93.33% | 6.67% |
| 2013 | 91.49% | 8.51% |
| 2014 | 93.76% | 6.24% |
| 2015 | 94.80% | 5.20% |
| 2016 | 91.22% | 8.78% |
| 2017 | 90.42% | 9.58% |
| 2018 | 94.62% | 5.38% |
| 2019 | 93.86% | 6.14% |
| 2020 | 94.75% | 5.25% |
| 2021 | 94.36% | 5.64% |
Pipeline operator related jobs gender ratio
| Job title | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Pipeline Operator | 94% | 6% |
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Pipeline operator demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among pipeline operators is White, which makes up 59.6% of all pipeline operators. Comparatively, 20.8% of pipeline operators are Hispanic or Latino and 9.8% of pipeline operators are Black or African American.
- White, 59.6%
- Hispanic or Latino, 20.8%
- Black or African American, 9.8%
- Unknown, 4.7%
- Asian, 4.3%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.8%
Pipeline operator race
| Pipeline operator race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 59.6% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 20.8% |
| Black or African American | 9.8% |
| Unknown | 4.7% |
| Asian | 4.3% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.8% |
Pipeline operator race and ethnicity over time
See how pipeline operator racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Pipeline operator race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 68.53% | 14.65% | 0.99% | 13.95% |
| 2011 | 67.70% | 10.15% | 2.13% | 17.42% |
| 2012 | 65.88% | 11.82% | 1.85% | 16.87% |
| 2013 | 71.31% | 10.86% | 0.97% | 14.61% |
| 2014 | 66.48% | 10.87% | 2.22% | 18.70% |
| 2015 | 65.83% | 11.75% | 1.98% | 18.03% |
| 2016 | 63.65% | 11.89% | 1.90% | 19.65% |
| 2017 | 65.69% | 10.78% | 2.11% | 18.39% |
| 2018 | 68.57% | 9.46% | 1.78% | 17.83% |
| 2019 | 63.28% | 11.99% | 2.28% | 20.46% |
| 2020 | 68.28% | 8.53% | 2.04% | 14.13% |
| 2021 | 59.57% | 9.78% | 4.30% | 20.79% |
Pipeline operator wage gap by race
According to our data, white pipeline operators have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Unknown pipeline operators have the lowest average salary at $41,729.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $41,729 |
| White | $46,132 |
| Black or African American | $45,917 |
| Asian | $43,326 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $43,237 |
Average pipeline operator age
See how the average age of pipeline operators varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Female
Pipeline 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 |
Pipeline operator age breakdown
The average age of pipeline operators is 40+ years years old, representing 67% of the pipeline operator population.
Pipeline operator age breakdown
| Pipeline Operator Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 67% |
| 30-40 years | 27% |
| 20-30 years | 5% |
Pipeline operator educational attainment
The most common degree for pipeline operators is high school diploma, with 30% of pipeline operators earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are bachelor's degree degree at 28% and bachelor's degree degree at 26%.
- High School Diploma, 30%
- Bachelor's, 28%
- Associate, 26%
- Diploma, 8%
- Other Degrees, 8%
Pipeline operators by degree level
| Pipeline operator degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| High School Diploma | 30% |
| Bachelor's | 28% |
| Associate | 26% |
| Diploma | 8% |
| Other Degrees | 8% |
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Pipeline operator employment statistics
Most pipeline operators work for a private in the energy industry.
Company size where pipeline operators work
Below, you can see the size of companies where pipeline operators work.
Pipeline operator jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 4% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 13% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 25% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 14% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 28% |
| > 10,000 employees | 16% |
Pipeline operator jobs by company type
Employees with the pipeline operator job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most pipeline operators prefer to work at private companies over public companies.
Pipeline operator jobs by sector
| Company type | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Public | 34% |
| Private | 65% |
| Government | 1% |
Pipeline operator jobs by industry
The most common industries for pipeline operators are energy, construction and manufacturing.
Pipeline operator industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Energy | 42% |
| Construction | 11% |
| Fortune 500 | 10% |
| Professional | 7% |
| Manufacturing | 7% |
| Transportation | 4% |
| Utilities | 4% |
| Finance | 2% |
| Media | 1% |
| Retail | 1% |
| Government | 1% |
| Internet | 1% |
| Automotive | 1% |
| Non Profits | 1% |
| Health Care | 1% |
| Hospitality | 1% |
| Technology | 1% |
| Start-up | 1% |
| Telecommunication | 1% |
Pipeline operator turnover and employment statistics
Pipeline operator unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for pipeline operators between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Pipeline operator unemployment rate by year
| Year | Pipeline 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 pipeline operator tenure
The average pipeline operator stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 658 pipeline operators resumes in Zippia's database.
Pipeline operator tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 16% |
| 1-2 years | 31% |
| 3-4 years | 12% |
| 5-7 years | 21% |
| 8-10 years | 7% |
| 11+ years | 12% |
Pipeline operator LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of pipeline 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Watch Engineer | 4.19% | 4,923 |
| Bus System Operator | 4.62% | 47,028 |
| Power System Dispatcher | 4.80% | 18,602 |
| Pipeline Operator | 10.89% | - |
Similar pipeline operator jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Watch Engineer | 4.19% | 4,923 |
| Bus System Operator | 4.62% | 47,028 |
| Power System Dispatcher | 4.80% | 18,602 |
Foreign languages spoken by pipeline operators
- Spanish, 80.0%
- Danish, 20.0%
Pipeline operator languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 80.0% |
| Danish | 20.0% |