Refiner operator demographics and statistics in the US
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Refiner operator gender statistics
12.1% of refiner operators are women and 87.9% of refiner operators are men.
- Male, 87.9%
- Female, 12.1%
Refiner operator gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Male | 87.9% |
| Female | 12.1% |
Refiner operator gender pay gap
Women earn $1.02 for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$40,255
Female income
$40,885
Refiner operator gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in refiner operator positions over time. Currently, 12.1% of refiner operators are female.
Refiner operator gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 86.31% | 13.69% |
| 2011 | 87.25% | 12.75% |
| 2012 | 88.09% | 11.91% |
| 2013 | 89.62% | 10.38% |
| 2014 | 85.87% | 14.13% |
| 2015 | 86.68% | 13.32% |
| 2016 | 88.52% | 11.48% |
| 2017 | 86.32% | 13.68% |
| 2018 | 83.59% | 16.41% |
| 2019 | 84.76% | 15.24% |
| 2020 | 81.23% | 18.77% |
| 2021 | 87.88% | 12.12% |
Refiner operator related jobs gender ratio
| Job title | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Refiner Operator | 88% | 12% |
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Refiner operator demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among refiner operators is White, which makes up 70.9% of all refiner operators. Comparatively, 12.7% of refiner operators are Hispanic or Latino and 7.8% of refiner operators are Black or African American.
- White, 70.9%
- Hispanic or Latino, 12.7%
- Black or African American, 7.8%
- Unknown, 4.5%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 2.3%
- Asian, 1.8%
Refiner operator race
| Refiner operator race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 70.9% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 12.7% |
| Black or African American | 7.8% |
| Unknown | 4.5% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 2.3% |
| Asian | 1.8% |
Refiner operator race and ethnicity over time
See how refiner operator racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Refiner operator race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 73.93% | 10.18% | 0.60% | 11.07% |
| 2011 | 74.15% | 10.56% | 1.12% | 10.19% |
| 2012 | 75.61% | 9.07% | 1.54% | 10.37% |
| 2013 | 73.47% | 9.82% | 1.19% | 10.75% |
| 2014 | 74.85% | 8.84% | 1.41% | 11.79% |
| 2015 | 73.96% | 7.80% | 1.84% | 12.11% |
| 2016 | 73.54% | 9.54% | 1.76% | 11.88% |
| 2017 | 75.64% | 8.46% | 1.47% | 11.13% |
| 2018 | 76.84% | 8.06% | 1.49% | 10.14% |
| 2019 | 76.55% | 7.78% | 1.18% | 10.55% |
| 2020 | 71.57% | 7.28% | 2.15% | 11.50% |
| 2021 | 70.95% | 7.79% | 1.84% | 12.65% |
Refiner operator wage gap by race
According to our data, asian refiner operators have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Unknown refiner operators have the lowest average salary at $37,945.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $37,945 |
| White | $40,139 |
| Black or African American | $40,801 |
| Asian | $43,089 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $39,476 |
Average refiner operator age
See how the average age of refiner operators varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Refiner 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 |
Refiner operator age breakdown
The average age of refiner operators is 40+ years years old, representing 71% of the refiner operator population.
Refiner operator age breakdown
| Refiner Operator Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 71% |
| 30-40 years | 24% |
| 20-30 years | 5% |
Refiner operator educational attainment
The most common degree for refiner operators is high school diploma, with 60% of refiner operators earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are associate degree degree at 32% and associate degree degree at 4%.
- High School Diploma, 60%
- Associate, 32%
- Bachelor's, 4%
- Diploma, 4%
Refiner operators by degree level
| Refiner operator degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| High School Diploma | 60% |
| Associate | 32% |
| Bachelor's | 4% |
| Diploma | 4% |
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Refiner operator wage gap by degree level
According to the data, refiner operators with a Bachelor's degree earn more than those without, at $43,313 annually. With a Associate degree, refiner operators earn a median annual income of $42,931 compared to $39,753 for refiner operators with an High School Diploma degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| High School Diploma or Less | $39,753 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $43,313 |
| Some College/ Associate Degree | $42,931 |
Refiner operator employment statistics
Company size where refiner operators work
Below, you can see the size of companies where refiner operators work.
Refiner operator jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 50 - 100 employees | 3% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 32% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 13% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 16% |
| > 10,000 employees | 35% |
Refiner operator jobs by industry
The most common industries for refiner operators are manufacturing, energy and finance.
Refiner operator industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Manufacturing | 35% |
| Fortune 500 | 19% |
| Energy | 14% |
| Finance | 5% |
| Media | 5% |
| Professional | 5% |
| Pharmaceutical | 3% |
| Transportation | 3% |
| Utilities | 3% |
| Real Estate | 3% |
| Hospitality | 3% |
| Agriculture | 3% |
Refiner operator turnover and employment statistics
Refiner operator unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for refiner operators between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Refiner operator unemployment rate by year
| Year | Refiner 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 refiner operator tenure
The average refiner operator stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 72 refiner operators resumes in Zippia's database.
Refiner operator tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 14% |
| 1-2 years | 21% |
| 3-4 years | 13% |
| 5-7 years | 21% |
| 8-10 years | 10% |
| 11+ years | 22% |
Refiner operator LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of refiner 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Low Pressure Firer | 4.19% | 1,918 |
| Refiner Operator | 4.62% | - |
| Reactor Operator | 4.80% | 30,994 |
| Sand Plant Attendant | 10.89% | 53,248 |
Similar refiner operator jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Low Pressure Firer | 4.19% | 1,918 |
| Reactor Operator | 4.80% | 30,994 |
| Sand Plant Attendant | 10.89% | 53,248 |
Foreign languages spoken by refiner operators
- Spanish, 100.0%
Refiner operator languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 100.0% |