Power station operator demographics and statistics in the US
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Power station operator gender statistics
3.1% of power station operators are women and 96.9% of power station operators are men.
- Male, 96.9%
- Female, 3.1%
Power station operator gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Male | 96.9% |
| Female | 3.1% |
Power station operator gender pay gap
Women earn 93¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$52,200
Female income
$48,647
Power station operator gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in power station operator positions over time. Currently, 3.1% of power station operators are female.
Power station operator gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 95.80% | 4.20% |
| 2011 | 94.09% | 5.91% |
| 2012 | 97.80% | 2.20% |
| 2013 | 96.78% | 3.22% |
| 2014 | 96.27% | 3.73% |
| 2015 | 94.67% | 5.33% |
| 2016 | 96.15% | 3.85% |
| 2017 | 94.47% | 5.53% |
| 2018 | 95.42% | 4.58% |
| 2019 | 95.15% | 4.85% |
| 2020 | 96.71% | 3.29% |
| 2021 | 96.88% | 3.13% |
Power station operator related jobs gender ratio
| Job title | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Power Station Operator | 97% | 3% |
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Power station operator demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among power station operators is White, which makes up 79.8% of all power station operators. Comparatively, 6.8% of power station operators are Hispanic or Latino and 5.5% of power station 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 station operator race
| Power station 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 station operator race and ethnicity over time
See how power station operator racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Power station 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 station operator wage gap by race
According to our data, unknown power station operators have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Black or african american power station operators have the lowest average salary at $50,974.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $53,319 |
| White | $52,416 |
| Black or African American | $50,974 |
| Asian | $52,464 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $51,853 |
Average power station operator age
See how the average age of power station operators varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Power station 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 station operator age breakdown
The average age of power station operators is 40+ years years old, representing 67% of the power station operator population.
Power station operator age breakdown
| Power Station Operator Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 67% |
| 30-40 years | 29% |
| 20-30 years | 4% |
Power station operator educational attainment
The most common degree for power station operators is bachelor's degree, with 44% of power station operators earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are diploma degree at 33% and diploma degree at 11%.
- Bachelor's, 44%
- Diploma, 33%
- High School Diploma, 11%
- Associate, 11%
Power station operators by degree level
| Power station operator degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 44% |
| Diploma | 33% |
| High School Diploma | 11% |
| Associate | 11% |
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Power station operator wage gap by degree level
According to the data, power station operators with a Bachelor's degree earn more than those without, at $57,978 annually. With a Associate degree, power station operators earn a median annual income of $53,200 compared to $50,033 for power station operators with an High School Diploma degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| High School Diploma or Less | $50,033 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $57,978 |
| Some College/ Associate Degree | $53,200 |
Power station operator turnover and employment statistics
Power station operator unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for power station operators between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Power station operator unemployment rate by year
| Year | Power station 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 station operator tenure
The average power station operator stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 33 power station operators resumes in Zippia's database.
Power station operator tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 26% |
| 1-2 years | 14% |
| 3-4 years | 6% |
| 5-7 years | 31% |
| 8-10 years | 9% |
| 11+ years | 14% |
Power station operator LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of power station 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 |
| Float Operator | 4.62% | 44,574 |
| Power Station Operator | 4.80% | - |
| Oil Pipeline Dispatcher | 10.89% | 6,214 |
Similar power station operator jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Watch Engineer | 4.19% | 4,923 |
| Float Operator | 4.62% | 44,574 |
| Oil Pipeline Dispatcher | 10.89% | 6,214 |
Foreign languages spoken by power station operators
The most common foreign language among power station operators is Italian at 33.3%. The second-most popular foreign language spoken is French at 33.3% and Spanish is the third-most popular at 33.3%.
- Italian, 33.3%
- French, 33.3%
- Spanish, 33.3%
Power station operator languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Italian | 33.3% |
| French | 33.3% |
| Spanish | 33.3% |