Receiving operator demographics and statistics in the US
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Receiving operator gender statistics
29.4% of receiving operators are women and 70.6% of receiving operators are men.
- Male, 70.6%
- Female, 29.4%
Receiving operator gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Male | 70.6% |
| Female | 29.4% |
Receiving operator gender pay gap
Women earn 99¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$40,706
Female income
$40,310
Receiving operator gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in receiving operator positions over time. Currently, 29.4% of receiving operators are female.
Receiving operator gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 70.96% | 29.04% |
| 2011 | 70.26% | 29.74% |
| 2012 | 73.40% | 26.60% |
| 2013 | 73.95% | 26.05% |
| 2014 | 72.65% | 27.35% |
| 2015 | 75.42% | 24.58% |
| 2016 | 73.43% | 26.57% |
| 2017 | 70.32% | 29.68% |
| 2018 | 69.98% | 30.02% |
| 2019 | 72.19% | 27.81% |
| 2020 | 69.54% | 30.46% |
| 2021 | 70.61% | 29.39% |
Receiving operator related jobs gender ratio
We compared receiving operators with similar job titles to see how gender ratios vary. As you can see, dredge operator and tower crane operator have the biggest gender ratio gaps.
| Job title | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Gift Wrapper | 12% | 88% |
| Gift Packer | 18% | 82% |
| Pill Packer | 19% | 81% |
| Receiving Operator | 71% | 29% |
| Green Chain Operator | 99% | 1% |
| Tower Crane Operator | 99% | 1% |
| Dredge Operator | 99% | 1% |
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Receiving operator demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among receiving operators is White, which makes up 53.1% of all receiving operators. Comparatively, 23.6% of receiving operators are Hispanic or Latino and 15.1% of receiving operators are Black or African American.
- White, 53.1%
- Hispanic or Latino, 23.6%
- Black or African American, 15.1%
- Unknown, 4.6%
- Asian, 2.8%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.8%
Receiving operator race
| Receiving operator race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 53.1% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 23.6% |
| Black or African American | 15.1% |
| Unknown | 4.6% |
| Asian | 2.8% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.8% |
Receiving operator race and ethnicity over time
See how receiving operator racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Receiving operator race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 57.87% | 15.28% | 2.71% | 21.37% |
| 2011 | 56.60% | 15.23% | 2.67% | 22.86% |
| 2012 | 57.26% | 14.97% | 2.60% | 22.39% |
| 2013 | 56.88% | 14.67% | 2.78% | 22.76% |
| 2014 | 56.80% | 14.50% | 3.04% | 22.59% |
| 2015 | 58.26% | 13.22% | 2.66% | 23.02% |
| 2016 | 55.70% | 16.06% | 2.56% | 22.83% |
| 2017 | 57.25% | 14.03% | 2.75% | 23.08% |
| 2018 | 55.75% | 14.71% | 3.19% | 23.19% |
| 2019 | 58.69% | 13.34% | 2.83% | 21.95% |
| 2020 | 53.48% | 15.35% | 3.09% | 22.39% |
| 2021 | 53.12% | 15.05% | 2.80% | 23.57% |
Receiving operator wage gap by race
According to our data, asian receiving operators have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Black or african american receiving operators have the lowest average salary at $39,851.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $40,760 |
| White | $40,733 |
| Black or African American | $39,851 |
| Asian | $41,606 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $40,597 |
Average receiving operator age
See how the average age of receiving operators varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Female
Receiving operator age by race and gender
| Race | Male age | Female age |
|---|---|---|
| Black or African American | 44 | 37 |
| Unknown | 40 | 44 |
| Asian | 42.5 | |
| Hispanic or Latino | 42 | 42 |
| White | 45 | 49.5 |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 34 |
Receiving operator age breakdown
The average age of receiving operators is 40+ years years old, representing 60% of the receiving operator population.
Receiving operator age breakdown
| Receiving Operator Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 60% |
| 30-40 years | 24% |
| 20-30 years | 17% |
Receiving operator educational attainment
The most common degree for receiving operators is high school diploma, with 42% of receiving operators earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are bachelor's degree degree at 24% and bachelor's degree degree at 21%.
- High School Diploma, 42%
- Bachelor's, 24%
- Associate, 21%
- Diploma, 5%
- Other Degrees, 8%
Receiving operators by degree level
| Receiving operator degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| High School Diploma | 42% |
| Bachelor's | 24% |
| Associate | 21% |
| Diploma | 5% |
| Other Degrees | 8% |
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Receiving operator wage gap by degree level
According to the data, receiving operators with a Associate degree earn more than those without, at $41,565 annually. With a High School Diploma degree, receiving operators earn a median annual income of $40,793 compared to $40,722 for receiving operators with an Bachelor's degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| High School Diploma or Less | $40,793 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $40,722 |
| Some College/ Associate Degree | $41,565 |
Receiving operator employment statistics
Most receiving operators work for a private in the manufacturing industry.
Company size where receiving operators work
Below, you can see the size of companies where receiving operators work.
Receiving operator jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 5% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 8% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 14% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 7% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 28% |
| > 10,000 employees | 38% |
Receiving operator jobs by company type
Employees with the receiving operator job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most receiving operators prefer to work at private companies over public companies.
Receiving operator jobs by sector
| Company type | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 1% |
| Public | 36% |
| Private | 62% |
| Government | 1% |
Receiving operator jobs by industry
The most common industries for receiving operators are manufacturing, retail and transportation.
Receiving operator industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Manufacturing | 22% |
| Retail | 17% |
| Fortune 500 | 17% |
| Transportation | 5% |
| Professional | 5% |
| Automotive | 4% |
| Health Care | 4% |
| Agriculture | 4% |
| Hospitality | 3% |
| Finance | 3% |
| Construction | 3% |
| Technology | 3% |
| Energy | 2% |
| Real Estate | 2% |
| Pharmaceutical | 1% |
| Media | 1% |
| Government | 1% |
| Telecommunication | 1% |
| Non Profits | 1% |
| Education | 1% |
Receiving operator turnover and employment statistics
Receiving operator unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for receiving operators between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Receiving operator unemployment rate by year
| Year | Receiving operator unemployment rate |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 17.04% |
| 2011 | 14.60% |
| 2012 | 12.67% |
| 2013 | 10.05% |
| 2014 | 9.10% |
| 2015 | 6.72% |
| 2016 | 6.89% |
| 2017 | 5.99% |
| 2018 | 5.33% |
| 2019 | 4.81% |
| 2020 | 7.22% |
| 2021 | 6.71% |
Average receiving operator tenure
The average receiving operator stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 534 receiving operators resumes in Zippia's database.
Receiving operator tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 26% |
| 1-2 years | 31% |
| 3-4 years | 14% |
| 5-7 years | 14% |
| 8-10 years | 6% |
| 11+ years | 9% |
Receiving operator LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of receiving 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Diesel Crane Operator | 1.94% | 49,179 |
| Receiving Operator | 3.85% | - |
| Commercial Front Load Driver | 4.13% | 96,423 |
| Press Cleaner | 4.59% | 39,224 |
| Warehouseman | 4.67% | 158,488 |
| Fish Egg Packer | 6.68% | 16,185 |
| Drier Feeder | 10.43% | 612 |
Similar receiving operator jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Diesel Crane Operator | 1.94% | 49,179 |
| Commercial Front Load Driver | 4.13% | 96,423 |
| Press Cleaner | 4.59% | 39,224 |
| Warehouseman | 4.67% | 158,488 |
| Fish Egg Packer | 6.68% | 16,185 |
| Drier Feeder | 10.43% | 612 |
Foreign languages spoken by receiving operators
The most common foreign language among receiving operators is Spanish at 68.8%. The second-most popular foreign language spoken is Swahili at 6.3% and Chinese is the third-most popular at 6.3%.
- Spanish, 68.8%
- Swahili, 6.3%
- Chinese, 6.3%
- French, 6.3%
- Cantonese, 6.3%
- Other, 6.0%
Receiving operator languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 68.8% |
| Swahili | 6.3% |
| Chinese | 6.3% |
| French | 6.3% |
| Cantonese | 6.3% |
| Other | 6.0% |
