Refinery operator demographics and statistics in the US
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Refinery operator demographics by:
Refinery operator gender statistics
6.4% of refinery operators are women and 93.6% of refinery operators are men.
- Male, 93.6%
- Female, 6.4%
Refinery operator gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Male | 93.6% |
| Female | 6.4% |
Refinery operator gender pay gap
Women earn 86¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$44,611
Female income
$38,547
Refinery operator gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in refinery operator positions over time. Currently, 6.4% of refinery operators are female.
Refinery operator gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 94.40% | 5.60% |
| 2011 | 94.21% | 5.79% |
| 2012 | 92.42% | 7.58% |
| 2013 | 90.35% | 9.65% |
| 2014 | 92.89% | 7.11% |
| 2015 | 94.08% | 5.92% |
| 2016 | 90.04% | 9.96% |
| 2017 | 89.15% | 10.85% |
| 2018 | 93.87% | 6.13% |
| 2019 | 93.02% | 6.98% |
| 2020 | 94.02% | 5.98% |
| 2021 | 93.57% | 6.43% |
Refinery operator related jobs gender ratio
| Job title | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Refinery Operator | 94% | 6% |
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Refinery operator demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among refinery operators is White, which makes up 60.7% of all refinery operators. Comparatively, 19.3% of refinery operators are Hispanic or Latino and 10.1% of refinery operators are Black or African American.
- White, 60.7%
- Hispanic or Latino, 19.3%
- Black or African American, 10.1%
- Unknown, 4.7%
- Asian, 4.3%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.9%
Refinery operator race
| Refinery operator race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 60.7% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 19.3% |
| Black or African American | 10.1% |
| Unknown | 4.7% |
| Asian | 4.3% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.9% |
Refinery operator race and ethnicity over time
See how refinery operator racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Refinery operator race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 69.63% | 15.01% | 1.00% | 12.48% |
| 2011 | 68.80% | 10.51% | 2.15% | 15.94% |
| 2012 | 66.98% | 12.18% | 1.86% | 15.39% |
| 2013 | 72.41% | 11.22% | 0.99% | 13.14% |
| 2014 | 67.58% | 11.23% | 2.23% | 17.22% |
| 2015 | 66.92% | 12.11% | 2.00% | 16.55% |
| 2016 | 64.75% | 12.25% | 1.91% | 18.17% |
| 2017 | 66.79% | 11.14% | 2.12% | 16.91% |
| 2018 | 69.67% | 9.82% | 1.79% | 16.35% |
| 2019 | 64.38% | 12.35% | 2.29% | 18.99% |
| 2020 | 69.38% | 8.89% | 2.05% | 12.66% |
| 2021 | 60.67% | 10.15% | 4.31% | 19.32% |
Refinery operator wage gap by race
According to our data, white refinery operators have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Unknown refinery operators have the lowest average salary at $41,989.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $41,989 |
| White | $47,009 |
| Black or African American | $46,762 |
| Asian | $43,802 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $43,701 |
Average refinery operator age
See how the average age of refinery operators varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Refinery operator age by race and gender
| Race | Male age | Female age |
|---|---|---|
| Unknown | 47 | |
| White | 47 | |
| Black or African American | 54 | |
| Asian | 48 | |
| Hispanic or Latino | 43.5 |
Refinery operator age breakdown
The average age of refinery operators is 40+ years years old, representing 67% of the refinery operator population.
Refinery operator age breakdown
| Refinery Operator Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 67% |
| 30-40 years | 27% |
| 20-30 years | 5% |
Refinery operator educational attainment
The most common degree for refinery operators is high school diploma, with 29% of refinery operators earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are bachelor's degree degree at 28% and bachelor's degree degree at 28%.
- High School Diploma, 29%
- Bachelor's, 28%
- Associate, 28%
- Diploma, 10%
- Other Degrees, 5%
Refinery operators by degree level
| Refinery operator degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| High School Diploma | 29% |
| Bachelor's | 28% |
| Associate | 28% |
| Diploma | 10% |
| Other Degrees | 5% |
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Refinery operator employment statistics
Most refinery operators work for a private in the energy industry.
Company size where refinery operators work
Below, you can see the size of companies where refinery operators work.
Refinery operator jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 4% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 8% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 26% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 8% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 26% |
| > 10,000 employees | 28% |
Refinery operator jobs by company type
Employees with the refinery operator job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most refinery operators prefer to work at private companies over public companies.
Refinery operator jobs by sector
| Company type | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 1% |
| Public | 38% |
| Private | 59% |
| Government | 2% |
Refinery operator jobs by industry
The most common industries for refinery operators are energy, manufacturing and utilities.
Refinery operator industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Energy | 29% |
| Manufacturing | 25% |
| Fortune 500 | 13% |
| Utilities | 6% |
| Professional | 4% |
| Retail | 3% |
| Transportation | 3% |
| Finance | 3% |
| Construction | 3% |
| Government | 2% |
| Agriculture | 2% |
| Hospitality | 2% |
| Technology | 2% |
| Media | 1% |
| Real Estate | 1% |
| Insurance | 1% |
| Health Care | 1% |
| Education | 1% |
| Start-up | 1% |
Refinery operator turnover and employment statistics
Refinery operator unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for refinery operators between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Refinery operator unemployment rate by year
| Year | Refinery operator unemployment rate |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 5.24% |
| 2011 | 3.32% |
| 2012 | 3.86% |
| 2013 | 3.12% |
| 2014 | 1.93% |
| 2015 | 5.51% |
| 2016 | 3.39% |
| 2017 | 1.61% |
| 2018 | 1.67% |
| 2019 | 1.65% |
| 2020 | 2.74% |
| 2021 | 3.04% |
Average refinery operator tenure
The average refinery operator stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 470 refinery operators resumes in Zippia's database.
Refinery operator tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 14% |
| 1-2 years | 22% |
| 3-4 years | 13% |
| 5-7 years | 18% |
| 8-10 years | 8% |
| 11+ years | 24% |
Refinery operator LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of refinery 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Repair Operator | 4.19% | 46,355 |
| Waste Treatment Operator | 4.62% | 29,892 |
| Cogeneration Operator | 4.80% | 26,198 |
| Refinery Operator | 10.89% | - |
Similar refinery operator jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Repair Operator | 4.19% | 46,355 |
| Waste Treatment Operator | 4.62% | 29,892 |
| Cogeneration Operator | 4.80% | 26,198 |
Foreign languages spoken by refinery operators
The most common foreign language among refinery operators is Spanish at 57.1%. The second-most popular foreign language spoken is Russian at 14.3% and Polish is the third-most popular at 14.3%.
- Spanish, 57.1%
- Russian, 14.3%
- Polish, 14.3%
- Swahili, 14.3%
Refinery operator languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 57.1% |
| Russian | 14.3% |
| Polish | 14.3% |
| Swahili | 14.3% |