Reactor operator demographics and statistics in the US
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Reactor operator gender statistics
7.7% of reactor operators are women and 92.3% of reactor operators are men.
- Male, 92.3%
- Female, 7.7%
Reactor operator gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Male | 92.3% |
| Female | 7.7% |
Reactor operator gender pay gap
Women earn 89¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$39,369
Female income
$35,116
Reactor operator gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in reactor operator positions over time. Currently, 7.7% of reactor operators are female.
Reactor operator gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 89.81% | 10.19% |
| 2011 | 86.01% | 13.99% |
| 2012 | 94.49% | 5.51% |
| 2013 | 92.07% | 7.93% |
| 2014 | 90.88% | 9.12% |
| 2015 | 87.28% | 12.72% |
| 2016 | 90.61% | 9.39% |
| 2017 | 86.83% | 13.17% |
| 2018 | 88.95% | 11.05% |
| 2019 | 88.33% | 11.67% |
| 2020 | 91.91% | 8.09% |
| 2021 | 92.29% | 7.71% |
Reactor operator related jobs gender ratio
| Job title | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Reactor Operator | 92% | 8% |
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Reactor operator demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among reactor operators is White, which makes up 76.6% of all reactor operators. Comparatively, 8.0% of reactor operators are Hispanic or Latino and 6.0% of reactor operators are Black or African American.
- White, 76.6%
- Hispanic or Latino, 8.0%
- Black or African American, 6.0%
- Unknown, 5.5%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 2.4%
- Asian, 1.5%
Reactor operator race
| Reactor operator race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 76.6% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 8.0% |
| Black or African American | 6.0% |
| Unknown | 5.5% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 2.4% |
| Asian | 1.5% |
Reactor operator race and ethnicity over time
See how reactor operator racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Reactor operator race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 80.78% | 8.16% | 0.72% | 6.75% |
| 2011 | 79.56% | 9.52% | 1.39% | 5.60% |
| 2012 | 81.04% | 6.84% | 1.95% | 5.75% |
| 2013 | 81.61% | 7.70% | 1.27% | 5.00% |
| 2014 | 84.22% | 5.86% | 1.51% | 4.31% |
| 2015 | 82.73% | 5.82% | 2.36% | 5.37% |
| 2016 | 80.69% | 5.59% | 2.25% | 5.78% |
| 2017 | 76.63% | 9.09% | 2.48% | 8.50% |
| 2018 | 81.37% | 7.73% | 2.02% | 5.18% |
| 2019 | 78.22% | 7.18% | 2.52% | 8.15% |
| 2020 | 76.79% | 7.21% | 2.57% | 8.64% |
| 2021 | 76.56% | 6.04% | 1.52% | 8.04% |
Reactor operator wage gap by race
According to our data, unknown reactor operators have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Black or african american reactor operators have the lowest average salary at $37,872.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $40,614 |
| White | $39,393 |
| Black or African American | $37,872 |
| Asian | $39,637 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $39,380 |
Average reactor operator age
See how the average age of reactor operators varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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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 |
Reactor operator age breakdown
The average age of reactor operators is 40+ years years old, representing 67% of the reactor operator population.
Reactor operator age breakdown
| Reactor Operator Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 67% |
| 30-40 years | 29% |
| 20-30 years | 4% |
Reactor operator educational attainment
The most common degree for reactor operators is bachelor's degree, with 44% of reactor operators earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are high school diploma degree at 24% and high school diploma degree at 20%.
- Bachelor's, 44%
- High School Diploma, 24%
- Associate, 20%
- Diploma, 5%
- Other Degrees, 7%
Reactor operators by degree level
| Reactor operator degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 44% |
| High School Diploma | 24% |
| Associate | 20% |
| Diploma | 5% |
| Other Degrees | 7% |
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Reactor operator wage gap by degree level
According to the data, reactor operators with a Bachelor's degree earn more than those without, at $45,233 annually. With a Associate degree, reactor operators earn a median annual income of $40,932 compared to $38,486 for reactor operators with an High School Diploma degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| High School Diploma or Less | $38,486 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $45,233 |
| Some College/ Associate Degree | $40,932 |
Reactor operator employment statistics
Most reactor operators work for a private in the manufacturing industry.
Company size where reactor operators work
Below, you can see the size of companies where reactor operators work.
Reactor operator jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 8% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 10% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 16% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 9% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 36% |
| > 10,000 employees | 21% |
Reactor operator jobs by company type
Employees with the reactor operator job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most reactor operators prefer to work at private companies over public companies.
Reactor operator jobs by sector
| Company type | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 5% |
| Public | 36% |
| Private | 57% |
| Government | 2% |
Reactor operator jobs by industry
The most common industries for reactor operators are manufacturing, utilities and energy.
Reactor operator industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Manufacturing | 41% |
| Fortune 500 | 13% |
| Utilities | 7% |
| Energy | 7% |
| Professional | 6% |
| Transportation | 4% |
| Education | 4% |
| Retail | 3% |
| Technology | 3% |
| Pharmaceutical | 2% |
| Finance | 2% |
| Government | 2% |
| Construction | 2% |
| Health Care | 2% |
| Non Profits | 2% |
| Media | 1% |
| Internet | 1% |
| Automotive | 1% |
| Hospitality | 1% |
| Telecommunication | 1% |
| Real Estate | 1% |
| Agriculture | 1% |
| Start-up | 1% |
Reactor operator turnover and employment statistics
Reactor operator unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for reactor operators between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Reactor operator unemployment rate by year
| Year | 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 reactor operator tenure
The average reactor operator stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 931 reactor operators resumes in Zippia's database.
Reactor operator tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 10% |
| 1-2 years | 24% |
| 3-4 years | 20% |
| 5-7 years | 26% |
| 8-10 years | 7% |
| 11+ years | 12% |
Reactor operator LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Auxiliary Engineer | 4.19% | 986 |
| Disposal Operator | 4.62% | 33,072 |
| Reactor Operator | 4.80% | - |
| Stillman | 10.89% | 176 |
Similar reactor operator jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Auxiliary Engineer | 4.19% | 986 |
| Disposal Operator | 4.62% | 33,072 |
| Stillman | 10.89% | 176 |
Foreign languages spoken by reactor operators
The most common foreign language among reactor operators is Spanish at 50.0%. The second-most popular foreign language spoken is Portuguese at 7.1% and Vietnamese is the third-most popular at 7.1%.
- Spanish, 50.0%
- Portuguese, 7.1%
- Vietnamese, 7.1%
- German, 7.1%
- French, 7.1%
- Other, 21.6%
Reactor operator languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 50.0% |
| Portuguese | 7.1% |
| Vietnamese | 7.1% |
| German | 7.1% |
| French | 7.1% |
| Other | 21.6% |
