Purification operator demographics and statistics in the US
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Purification operator gender statistics
14.3% of purification operators are women and 85.7% of purification operators are men.
- Male, 85.7%
- Female, 14.3%
Purification operator gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Male | 85.7% |
| Female | 14.3% |
Purification operator gender pay gap
Women earn $1.01 for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$35,853
Female income
$36,352
Purification operator gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in purification operator positions over time. Currently, 14.3% of purification operators are female.
Purification operator gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 83.92% | 16.08% |
| 2011 | 84.99% | 15.01% |
| 2012 | 85.96% | 14.04% |
| 2013 | 87.73% | 12.27% |
| 2014 | 83.41% | 16.59% |
| 2015 | 84.34% | 15.66% |
| 2016 | 86.45% | 13.55% |
| 2017 | 83.93% | 16.07% |
| 2018 | 80.83% | 19.17% |
| 2019 | 82.15% | 17.85% |
| 2020 | 78.17% | 21.83% |
| 2021 | 85.71% | 14.29% |
Purification operator related jobs gender ratio
| Job title | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Purification Operator | 86% | 14% |
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Purification operator demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among purification operators is White, which makes up 71.4% of all purification operators. Comparatively, 12.4% of purification operators are Hispanic or Latino and 7.6% of purification operators are Black or African American.
- White, 71.4%
- Hispanic or Latino, 12.4%
- Black or African American, 7.6%
- Unknown, 4.5%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 2.3%
- Asian, 1.8%
Purification operator race
| Purification operator race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 71.4% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 12.4% |
| Black or African American | 7.6% |
| Unknown | 4.5% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 2.3% |
| Asian | 1.8% |
Purification operator race and ethnicity over time
See how purification operator racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Purification operator race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 74.35% | 10.01% | 0.59% | 10.82% |
| 2011 | 74.57% | 10.40% | 1.12% | 9.93% |
| 2012 | 76.03% | 8.91% | 1.54% | 10.11% |
| 2013 | 73.89% | 9.65% | 1.18% | 10.50% |
| 2014 | 75.27% | 8.68% | 1.40% | 11.54% |
| 2015 | 74.38% | 7.64% | 1.83% | 11.86% |
| 2016 | 73.97% | 9.37% | 1.75% | 11.62% |
| 2017 | 76.06% | 8.30% | 1.46% | 10.87% |
| 2018 | 77.26% | 7.90% | 1.49% | 9.89% |
| 2019 | 76.97% | 7.62% | 1.17% | 10.29% |
| 2020 | 71.99% | 7.12% | 2.15% | 11.24% |
| 2021 | 71.37% | 7.63% | 1.84% | 12.40% |
Purification operator wage gap by race
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $34,016 |
| White | $35,761 |
| Black or African American | $36,285 |
| Asian | $38,090 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $35,235 |
Average purification operator age
See how the average age of purification operators varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Purification 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 |
Purification operator age breakdown
The average age of purification operators is 40+ years years old, representing 71% of the purification operator population.
Purification operator age breakdown
| Purification Operator Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 71% |
| 30-40 years | 24% |
| 20-30 years | 5% |
Purification operator educational attainment
- Bachelor's, 61%
- High School Diploma, 19%
- Associate, 6%
- Diploma, 6%
- Other Degrees, 8%
Purification operators by degree level
| Purification operator degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 61% |
| High School Diploma | 19% |
| Associate | 6% |
| Diploma | 6% |
| Other Degrees | 8% |
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Purification operator wage gap by degree level
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| High School Diploma or Less | $35,455 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $38,266 |
| Some College/ Associate Degree | $37,966 |
Purification operator employment statistics
Company size where purification operators work
Below, you can see the size of companies where purification operators work.
Purification operator jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 4% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 8% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 15% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 4% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 38% |
| > 10,000 employees | 31% |
Purification operator turnover and employment statistics
Purification operator unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for purification operators between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Purification operator unemployment rate by year
| Year | Purification 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 purification operator tenure
The average purification operator stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 79 purification operators resumes in Zippia's database.
Purification operator tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 32% |
| 1-2 years | 40% |
| 3-4 years | 13% |
| 5-7 years | 4% |
| 8-10 years | 5% |
| 11+ years | 5% |
Purification operator LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of purification 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Boiler Technician | 4.19% | 6,753 |
| Purification Operator | 4.62% | - |
| Licensed Nuclear Operator | 4.80% | 38,357 |
| Batch Plant Operator | 10.89% | 45,697 |
Similar purification operator jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Boiler Technician | 4.19% | 6,753 |
| Licensed Nuclear Operator | 4.80% | 38,357 |
| Batch Plant Operator | 10.89% | 45,697 |
Foreign languages spoken by purification operators
- Spanish, 100.0%
Purification operator languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 100.0% |