Regulator operator demographics and statistics in the US
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Regulator operator gender statistics
11.5% of regulator operators are women and 88.5% of regulator operators are men.
- Male, 88.5%
- Female, 11.5%
Regulator operator gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Male | 88.5% |
| Female | 11.5% |
Regulator operator gender pay gap
Women earn 90¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$39,422
Female income
$35,351
Regulator operator gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in regulator operator positions over time. Currently, 11.5% of regulator operators are female.
Regulator operator gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 87.79% | 12.21% |
| 2011 | 87.86% | 12.14% |
| 2012 | 87.87% | 12.13% |
| 2013 | 88.17% | 11.83% |
| 2014 | 88.35% | 11.65% |
| 2015 | 88.81% | 11.19% |
| 2016 | 88.46% | 11.54% |
| 2017 | 88.12% | 11.88% |
| 2018 | 89.20% | 10.80% |
| 2019 | 88.82% | 11.18% |
| 2020 | 88.22% | 11.78% |
| 2021 | 88.46% | 11.54% |
Regulator operator related jobs gender ratio
We compared regulator operators with similar job titles to see how gender ratios vary. As you can see, corrugator and stone cutter have the biggest gender ratio gaps.
| Job title | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Screen Examiner | 7% | 93% |
| Cake Decorator | 9% | 91% |
| Garment Inspector | 10% | 90% |
| Regulator Operator | 88% | 12% |
| Bucket Operator | 99% | 1% |
| Stone Cutter | 99% | 1% |
| Corrugator | 99% | 1% |
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Regulator operator demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among regulator operators is White, which makes up 58.3% of all regulator operators. Comparatively, 19.2% of regulator operators are Hispanic or Latino and 12.2% of regulator operators are Black or African American.
- White, 58.3%
- Hispanic or Latino, 19.2%
- Black or African American, 12.2%
- Asian, 5.5%
- Unknown, 4.0%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.8%
Regulator operator race
| Regulator operator race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 58.3% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 19.2% |
| Black or African American | 12.2% |
| Asian | 5.5% |
| Unknown | 4.0% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.8% |
Regulator operator race and ethnicity over time
See how regulator operator racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Regulator operator race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 62.55% | 13.48% | 4.46% | 17.56% |
| 2011 | 63.22% | 13.63% | 4.40% | 16.68% |
| 2012 | 61.89% | 13.59% | 4.48% | 18.18% |
| 2013 | 63.12% | 13.07% | 4.32% | 17.55% |
| 2014 | 62.38% | 13.06% | 4.24% | 18.11% |
| 2015 | 63.23% | 13.05% | 4.52% | 17.06% |
| 2016 | 62.09% | 13.12% | 4.53% | 17.90% |
| 2017 | 61.12% | 13.76% | 4.65% | 18.06% |
| 2018 | 62.63% | 12.74% | 4.82% | 17.61% |
| 2019 | 63.90% | 12.33% | 4.56% | 16.89% |
| 2020 | 61.10% | 12.34% | 5.52% | 16.92% |
| 2021 | 58.29% | 12.24% | 5.54% | 19.17% |
Regulator operator wage gap by race
According to our data, white regulator operators have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Black or african american regulator operators have the lowest average salary at $38,240.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $40,148 |
| White | $40,889 |
| Black or African American | $38,240 |
| Asian | $39,014 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $38,875 |
Average regulator operator age
See how the average age of regulator operators varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Regulator operator age by race and gender
| Race | Male age | Female age |
|---|---|---|
| Black or African American | 42 | 45 |
| Unknown | 39 | 42 |
| Asian | 46 | 46 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 42 | 45 |
| White | 43 | 48 |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 38 | 50 |
Regulator operator age breakdown
The average age of regulator operators is 40+ years years old, representing 59% of the regulator operator population.
Regulator operator age breakdown
| Regulator Operator Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 59% |
| 30-40 years | 24% |
| 20-30 years | 17% |
Regulator operator educational attainment
The most common degree for regulator operators is high school diploma, with 29% of regulator operators earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are bachelor's degree degree at 29% and bachelor's degree degree at 29%.
- High School Diploma, 29%
- Bachelor's, 29%
- Associate, 29%
- Other Degrees, 13%
Regulator operators by degree level
| Regulator operator degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| High School Diploma | 29% |
| Bachelor's | 29% |
| Associate | 29% |
| Other Degrees | 13% |
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Regulator operator wage gap by degree level
According to the data, regulator operators with a Master's degree earn more than those without, at $42,672 annually. With a Bachelor's degree, regulator operators earn a median annual income of $39,966 compared to $39,247 for regulator operators with an Associate degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| Master's Degree | $42,672 |
| High School Diploma or Less | $36,695 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $39,966 |
| Some College/ Associate Degree | $39,247 |
Regulator operator turnover and employment statistics
Regulator operator unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for regulator operators between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Regulator operator unemployment rate by year
| Year | Regulator operator unemployment rate |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 13.80% |
| 2011 | 11.43% |
| 2012 | 10.36% |
| 2013 | 9.15% |
| 2014 | 7.55% |
| 2015 | 6.34% |
| 2016 | 5.52% |
| 2017 | 5.19% |
| 2018 | 4.89% |
| 2019 | 4.28% |
| 2020 | 6.59% |
| 2021 | 6.08% |
Average regulator operator tenure
The average regulator operator stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 31 regulator operators resumes in Zippia's database.
Regulator operator tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 31% |
| 1-2 years | 31% |
| 3-4 years | 11% |
| 5-7 years | 11% |
| 8-10 years | 9% |
| 11+ years | 6% |
Regulator operator LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of regulator 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Bowling Ball Grader | 4.47% | 361 |
| Line Operator | 4.75% | 137,127 |
| Regulator Operator | 4.90% | - |
| Carding Machine Operator | 7.84% | 53,641 |
| Vacuum Pan Operator | 8.41% | 25,788 |
| Extruder Operator Helper | 8.89% | 39,227 |
| Negative Restorer | 15.21% | 23 |
Similar regulator operator jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Bowling Ball Grader | 4.47% | 361 |
| Line Operator | 4.75% | 137,127 |
| Carding Machine Operator | 7.84% | 53,641 |
| Vacuum Pan Operator | 8.41% | 25,788 |
| Extruder Operator Helper | 8.89% | 39,227 |
| Negative Restorer | 15.21% | 23 |