Power operator demographics and statistics in the US
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Power operator gender statistics
13.6% of power operators are women and 86.4% of power operators are men.
- Male, 86.4%
- Female, 13.6%
Power operator gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Male | 86.4% |
| Female | 13.6% |
Power operator gender pay gap
Women earn 96¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$37,978
Female income
$36,271
Power operator gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in power operator positions over time. Currently, 13.6% of power operators are female.
Power operator gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 82.37% | 17.63% |
| 2011 | 76.52% | 23.48% |
| 2012 | 90.09% | 9.91% |
| 2013 | 86.02% | 13.98% |
| 2014 | 84.08% | 15.92% |
| 2015 | 78.43% | 21.57% |
| 2016 | 83.64% | 16.36% |
| 2017 | 77.75% | 22.25% |
| 2018 | 81.01% | 18.99% |
| 2019 | 80.05% | 19.95% |
| 2020 | 85.76% | 14.24% |
| 2021 | 86.38% | 13.62% |
Power operator related jobs gender ratio
| Job title | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Power Operator | 86% | 14% |
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Power operator demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among power operators is White, which makes up 77.2% of all power operators. Comparatively, 7.8% of power operators are Hispanic or Latino and 5.7% of power operators are Black or African American.
- White, 77.2%
- Hispanic or Latino, 7.8%
- Black or African American, 5.7%
- Unknown, 5.5%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 2.3%
- Asian, 1.5%
Power operator race
| Power operator race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 77.2% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 7.8% |
| Black or African American | 5.7% |
| Unknown | 5.5% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 2.3% |
| Asian | 1.5% |
Power operator race and ethnicity over time
See how power operator racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Power operator race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 81.41% | 7.77% | 0.68% | 6.50% |
| 2011 | 80.19% | 9.13% | 1.35% | 5.35% |
| 2012 | 81.67% | 6.45% | 1.91% | 5.50% |
| 2013 | 82.24% | 7.31% | 1.23% | 4.76% |
| 2014 | 84.85% | 5.47% | 1.47% | 4.07% |
| 2015 | 83.36% | 5.43% | 2.31% | 5.13% |
| 2016 | 81.32% | 5.20% | 2.21% | 5.54% |
| 2017 | 77.26% | 8.70% | 2.43% | 8.26% |
| 2018 | 82.00% | 7.34% | 1.98% | 4.94% |
| 2019 | 78.85% | 6.79% | 2.48% | 7.91% |
| 2020 | 77.42% | 6.82% | 2.53% | 8.39% |
| 2021 | 77.19% | 5.65% | 1.47% | 7.80% |
Power operator wage gap by race
According to our data, unknown power operators have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Black or african american power operators have the lowest average salary at $37,394.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $38,507 |
| White | $38,081 |
| Black or African American | $37,394 |
| Asian | $38,103 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $37,813 |
Average power operator age
See how the average age of power operators varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Power operator age by race and gender
| Race | Male age | Female age |
|---|---|---|
| Unknown | 49 | |
| White | 46 | 52 |
| Black or African American | 56 | |
| Hispanic or Latino | 40 |
Power operator age breakdown
The average age of power operators is 40+ years years old, representing 67% of the power operator population.
Power operator age breakdown
| Power Operator Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 67% |
| 30-40 years | 29% |
| 20-30 years | 4% |
Power operator educational attainment
The most common degree for power operators is high school diploma, with 34% of power operators earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are bachelor's degree degree at 26% and bachelor's degree degree at 23%.
- High School Diploma, 34%
- Bachelor's, 26%
- Associate, 23%
- Diploma, 8%
- Other Degrees, 9%
Power operators by degree level
| Power operator degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| High School Diploma | 34% |
| Bachelor's | 26% |
| Associate | 23% |
| Diploma | 8% |
| Other Degrees | 9% |
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Power operator wage gap by degree level
According to the data, power operators with a Bachelor's degree earn more than those without, at $40,670 annually. With a Associate degree, power operators earn a median annual income of $38,451 compared to $36,942 for power operators with an High School Diploma degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| High School Diploma or Less | $36,942 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $40,670 |
| Some College/ Associate Degree | $38,451 |
Power operator employment statistics
Most power operators work for a private in the manufacturing industry.
Company size where power operators work
Below, you can see the size of companies where power operators work.
Power operator jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 6% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 11% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 14% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 6% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 35% |
| > 10,000 employees | 28% |
Power operator jobs by company type
Employees with the power operator job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most power operators prefer to work at private companies over public companies.
Power operator jobs by sector
| Company type | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Public | 35% |
| Private | 62% |
| Government | 4% |
Power operator jobs by industry
The most common industries for power operators are manufacturing, retail and professional.
Power operator industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Manufacturing | 25% |
| Fortune 500 | 14% |
| Retail | 10% |
| Construction | 7% |
| Professional | 7% |
| Media | 4% |
| Transportation | 4% |
| Technology | 4% |
| Non Profits | 4% |
| Utilities | 3% |
| Finance | 3% |
| Energy | 3% |
| Agriculture | 3% |
| Government | 2% |
| Hospitality | 2% |
| Pharmaceutical | 1% |
| Internet | 1% |
| Telecommunication | 1% |
| Automotive | 1% |
| Health Care | 1% |
| Real Estate | 1% |
| Insurance | 1% |
Power operator turnover and employment statistics
Power operator unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for power operators between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Power operator unemployment rate by year
| Year | Power operator unemployment rate |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 2.20% |
| 2011 | 2.79% |
| 2012 | 3.46% |
| 2013 | 1.72% |
| 2014 | 2.26% |
| 2015 | 2.14% |
| 2016 | 1.60% |
| 2017 | 1.75% |
| 2018 | 1.38% |
| 2019 | 1.57% |
| 2020 | 1.43% |
| 2021 | 1.84% |
Average power operator tenure
The average power operator stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 340 power operators resumes in Zippia's database.
Power operator tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 26% |
| 1-2 years | 30% |
| 3-4 years | 11% |
| 5-7 years | 17% |
| 8-10 years | 5% |
| 11+ years | 10% |
Power operator LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of power 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Pressure Test Operator | 4.19% | 44,590 |
| Waste Water Operator | 4.62% | 36,711 |
| Power Operator | 4.80% | - |
| Refiner | 10.89% | 92 |
Similar power operator jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Pressure Test Operator | 4.19% | 44,590 |
| Waste Water Operator | 4.62% | 36,711 |
| Refiner | 10.89% | 92 |
Foreign languages spoken by power operators
The most common foreign language among power operators is Spanish at 28.6%. The second-most popular foreign language spoken is Romanian at 14.3% and French is the third-most popular at 14.3%.
- Spanish, 28.6%
- Romanian, 14.3%
- French, 14.3%
- Dakota, 14.3%
- Russian, 14.3%
- Other, 14.2%
Power operator languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 28.6% |
| Romanian | 14.3% |
| French | 14.3% |
| Dakota | 14.3% |
| Russian | 14.3% |
| Other | 14.2% |