Power system operator demographics and statistics in the US
On this page
Power system operator demographics by:
Power system operator gender statistics
13.9% of power system operators are women and 86.1% of power system operators are men.
- Male, 86.1%
- Female, 13.9%
Power system operator gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Male | 86.1% |
| Female | 13.9% |
Power system operator gender pay gap
Women earn $1.04 for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$71,276
Female income
$74,061
Power system operator gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in power system operator positions over time. Currently, 13.9% of power system operators are female.
Power system operator gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 84.36% | 15.64% |
| 2011 | 85.41% | 14.59% |
| 2012 | 86.35% | 13.65% |
| 2013 | 88.07% | 11.93% |
| 2014 | 83.86% | 16.14% |
| 2015 | 84.77% | 15.23% |
| 2016 | 86.83% | 13.17% |
| 2017 | 84.36% | 15.64% |
| 2018 | 81.33% | 18.67% |
| 2019 | 82.62% | 17.38% |
| 2020 | 78.73% | 21.27% |
| 2021 | 86.11% | 13.89% |
Power system operator related jobs gender ratio
| Job title | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Power System Operator | 86% | 14% |
Male
Female
100%
75%
50%
25%
0%
0%
25%
50%
75%
100%
Power system operator demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among power system operators is White, which makes up 77.3% of all power system operators. Comparatively, 8.8% of power system operators are Hispanic or Latino and 5.3% of power system operators are Black or African American.
- White, 77.3%
- Hispanic or Latino, 8.8%
- Black or African American, 5.3%
- Unknown, 4.5%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 2.4%
- Asian, 1.7%
Power system operator race
| Power system operator race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 77.3% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 8.8% |
| Black or African American | 5.3% |
| Unknown | 4.5% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 2.4% |
| Asian | 1.7% |
Power system operator race and ethnicity over time
See how power system operator racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Power system operator race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 80.33% | 7.67% | 0.49% | 7.18% |
| 2011 | 80.56% | 8.06% | 1.02% | 6.30% |
| 2012 | 82.01% | 6.56% | 1.44% | 6.47% |
| 2013 | 79.87% | 7.31% | 1.08% | 6.86% |
| 2014 | 81.25% | 6.34% | 1.30% | 7.90% |
| 2015 | 80.37% | 5.30% | 1.74% | 8.22% |
| 2016 | 79.95% | 7.03% | 1.65% | 7.99% |
| 2017 | 82.04% | 5.96% | 1.36% | 7.23% |
| 2018 | 83.25% | 5.56% | 1.39% | 6.25% |
| 2019 | 82.95% | 5.28% | 1.07% | 6.65% |
| 2020 | 77.97% | 4.78% | 2.05% | 7.60% |
| 2021 | 77.35% | 5.29% | 1.74% | 8.76% |
Power system operator wage gap by race
According to our data, asian power system operators have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Unknown power system operators have the lowest average salary at $61,602.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $61,602 |
| White | $70,771 |
| Black or African American | $73,685 |
| Asian | $84,307 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $67,922 |
Average power system operator age
See how the average age of power system operators varies based on ethnicity and gender.
Male
Female
Power system operator age by race and gender
| Race | Male age | Female age |
|---|---|---|
| Unknown | 45 | |
| White | 48 | 43.5 |
| Black or African American | 50 | |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 42.5 | |
| Hispanic or Latino | 46 |
Power system operator age breakdown
The average age of power system operators is 40+ years years old, representing 71% of the power system operator population.
Power system operator age breakdown
| Power System Operator Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 71% |
| 30-40 years | 24% |
| 20-30 years | 5% |
Power system operator educational attainment
The most common degree for power system operators is bachelor's degree, with 48% of power system operators earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are associate degree degree at 20% and associate degree degree at 12%.
- Bachelor's, 48%
- Associate, 20%
- Master's, 12%
- Diploma, 8%
- Other Degrees, 12%
Power system operators by degree level
| Power system operator degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 48% |
| Associate | 20% |
| Master's | 12% |
| Diploma | 8% |
| Other Degrees | 12% |
Power system operator jobs you might like
Power system operator wage gap by degree level
According to the data, power system operators with a Bachelor's degree earn more than those without, at $85,394 annually. With a Associate degree, power system operators earn a median annual income of $83,549 compared to $69,103 for power system operators with an High School Diploma degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| High School Diploma or Less | $69,103 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $85,394 |
| Some College/ Associate Degree | $83,549 |
Power system operator employment statistics
Most power system operators work for a public in the technology industry.
Company size where power system operators work
Below, you can see the size of companies where power system operators work.
Power system operator jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 50 - 100 employees | 9% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 18% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 5% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 41% |
| > 10,000 employees | 27% |
Power system operator jobs by company type
Employees with the power system operator job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most power system operators prefer to work at public companies over private companies.
Power system operator jobs by sector
| Company type | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 9% |
| Public | 41% |
| Private | 27% |
| Government | 23% |
Power system operator jobs by industry
The most common industries for power system operators are technology, utilities and manufacturing.
Power system operator industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Fortune 500 | 21% |
| Technology | 17% |
| Utilities | 14% |
| Manufacturing | 10% |
| Government | 10% |
| Energy | 7% |
| Education | 7% |
| Transportation | 3% |
| Finance | 3% |
| Professional | 3% |
| Start-up | 3% |
Power system operator turnover and employment statistics
Power system operator unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for power system operators between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Power system operator unemployment rate by year
| Year | Power system operator unemployment rate |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 2.49% |
| 2011 | 3.19% |
| 2012 | 2.40% |
| 2013 | 2.30% |
| 2014 | 2.09% |
| 2015 | 1.91% |
| 2016 | 1.70% |
| 2017 | 0.98% |
| 2018 | 1.09% |
| 2019 | 1.23% |
| 2020 | 2.69% |
| 2021 | 1.40% |
Average power system operator tenure
The average power system operator stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 39 power system operators resumes in Zippia's database.
Power system operator tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 24% |
| 1-2 years | 28% |
| 3-4 years | 13% |
| 5-7 years | 13% |
| 8-10 years | 2% |
| 11+ years | 20% |
Power system operator LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of power system 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Stationary Engineer Apprentice | 4.19% | 6,712 |
| Power System Operator | 4.62% | - |
| Cogeneration Technician | 4.80% | 24,057 |
| Nitrogen Operator | 10.89% | 30,368 |
Similar power system operator jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Stationary Engineer Apprentice | 4.19% | 6,712 |
| Cogeneration Technician | 4.80% | 24,057 |
| Nitrogen Operator | 10.89% | 30,368 |
Foreign languages spoken by power system operators
- Spanish, 100.0%
Power system operator languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 100.0% |