Power reactor operator demographics and statistics in the US
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Power reactor operator gender statistics
5.6% of power reactor operators are women and 94.4% of power reactor operators are men.
- Male, 94.4%
- Female, 5.6%
Power reactor operator gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Male | 94.4% |
| Female | 5.6% |
Power reactor operator gender pay gap
Women earn 88¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$50,850
Female income
$44,720
Power reactor operator gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in power reactor operator positions over time. Currently, 5.6% of power reactor operators are female.
Power reactor operator gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 92.60% | 7.40% |
| 2011 | 89.73% | 10.27% |
| 2012 | 96.06% | 3.94% |
| 2013 | 94.28% | 5.72% |
| 2014 | 93.40% | 6.60% |
| 2015 | 90.70% | 9.30% |
| 2016 | 93.20% | 6.80% |
| 2017 | 90.35% | 9.65% |
| 2018 | 91.96% | 8.04% |
| 2019 | 91.49% | 8.51% |
| 2020 | 94.17% | 5.83% |
| 2021 | 94.44% | 5.56% |
Power reactor operator related jobs gender ratio
| Job title | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Power Reactor Operator | 94% | 6% |
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Power reactor operator demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among power reactor operators is White, which makes up 79.8% of all power reactor operators. Comparatively, 6.8% of power reactor operators are Hispanic or Latino and 5.5% of power reactor operators are Unknown.
- White, 79.8%
- Hispanic or Latino, 6.8%
- Unknown, 5.5%
- Black or African American, 4.0%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 2.6%
- Asian, 1.3%
Power reactor operator race
| Power reactor operator race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 79.8% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 6.8% |
| Unknown | 5.5% |
| Black or African American | 4.0% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 2.6% |
| Asian | 1.3% |
Power reactor operator race and ethnicity over time
See how power reactor operator racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Power reactor operator race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 84.03% | 6.16% | 0.50% | 5.49% |
| 2011 | 82.80% | 7.51% | 1.17% | 4.34% |
| 2012 | 84.28% | 4.84% | 1.73% | 4.49% |
| 2013 | 84.86% | 5.70% | 1.05% | 3.75% |
| 2014 | 87.46% | 3.86% | 1.29% | 3.05% |
| 2015 | 85.98% | 3.81% | 2.13% | 4.12% |
| 2016 | 83.93% | 3.59% | 2.03% | 4.52% |
| 2017 | 79.87% | 7.09% | 2.25% | 7.25% |
| 2018 | 84.62% | 5.73% | 1.80% | 3.93% |
| 2019 | 81.47% | 5.17% | 2.30% | 6.90% |
| 2020 | 80.03% | 5.20% | 2.35% | 7.38% |
| 2021 | 79.81% | 4.04% | 1.29% | 6.79% |
Power reactor operator wage gap by race
According to our data, unknown power reactor operators have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Black or african american power reactor operators have the lowest average salary at $48,682.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $52,660 |
| White | $50,885 |
| Black or African American | $48,682 |
| Asian | $51,239 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $50,866 |
Average power reactor operator age
See how the average age of power reactor operators varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Power reactor 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 reactor operator age breakdown
The average age of power reactor operators is 40+ years years old, representing 67% of the power reactor operator population.
Power reactor operator age breakdown
| Power Reactor Operator Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 67% |
| 30-40 years | 29% |
| 20-30 years | 4% |
Power reactor operator educational attainment
- Bachelor's, 83%
- Associate, 17%
Power reactor operators by degree level
| Power reactor operator degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 83% |
| Associate | 17% |
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Power reactor operator wage gap by degree level
According to the data, power reactor operators with a Bachelor's degree earn more than those without, at $59,436 annually. With a Associate degree, power reactor operators earn a median annual income of $53,124 compared to $49,570 for power reactor operators with an High School Diploma degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| High School Diploma or Less | $49,570 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $59,436 |
| Some College/ Associate Degree | $53,124 |
Power reactor operator turnover and employment statistics
Power reactor operator unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for power reactor operators between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Power reactor operator unemployment rate by year
| Year | Power reactor 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 reactor operator tenure
The average power reactor operator stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 21 power reactor operators resumes in Zippia's database.
Power reactor operator tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 23% |
| 1-2 years | 14% |
| 3-4 years | 27% |
| 5-7 years | 18% |
| 8-10 years | 5% |
| 11+ years | 14% |
Power reactor operator LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of power reactor 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Assistant Boiler Operator | 4.19% | 31,075 |
| Water Service Operator | 4.62% | 32,430 |
| Power Reactor Operator | 4.80% | - |
| Hydroelectric Systems Technician | 10.89% | 65,318 |
Similar power reactor operator jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Assistant Boiler Operator | 4.19% | 31,075 |
| Water Service Operator | 4.62% | 32,430 |
| Hydroelectric Systems Technician | 10.89% | 65,318 |