Road equipment operator demographics and statistics in the US
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Road equipment operator gender statistics
7.3% of road equipment operators are women and 92.7% of road equipment operators are men.
- Male, 92.7%
- Female, 7.3%
Road equipment operator gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Male | 92.7% |
| Female | 7.3% |
Road equipment operator gender pay gap
Women earn 94¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$45,647
Female income
$43,096
Road equipment operator gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in road equipment operator positions over time. Currently, 7.3% of road equipment operators are female.
Road equipment operator gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 93.75% | 6.25% |
| 2011 | 95.34% | 4.66% |
| 2012 | 94.13% | 5.87% |
| 2013 | 94.48% | 5.52% |
| 2014 | 94.13% | 5.87% |
| 2015 | 93.03% | 6.97% |
| 2016 | 90.81% | 9.19% |
| 2017 | 92.06% | 7.94% |
| 2018 | 93.85% | 6.15% |
| 2019 | 92.98% | 7.02% |
| 2020 | 92.73% | 7.27% |
| 2021 | 92.68% | 7.32% |
Road equipment operator related jobs gender ratio
We compared road equipment operators with similar job titles to see how gender ratios vary. As you can see, water softener installer and insulation worker have the biggest gender ratio gaps.
| Job title | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Composition Floor Setter | 34% | 66% |
| Road Equipment Operator | 93% | 7% |
| Gas Fitter | 97% | 3% |
| Insulation Worker | 97% | 2% |
| Water Softener Installer | 97% | 3% |
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Road equipment operator demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among road equipment operators is White, which makes up 67.6% of all road equipment operators. Comparatively, 17.2% of road equipment operators are Hispanic or Latino and 8.0% of road equipment operators are Black or African American.
- White, 67.6%
- Hispanic or Latino, 17.2%
- Black or African American, 8.0%
- Unknown, 4.3%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 2.0%
- Asian, 0.9%
Road equipment operator race
| Road equipment operator race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 67.6% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 17.2% |
| Black or African American | 8.0% |
| Unknown | 4.3% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 2.0% |
| Asian | 0.9% |
Road equipment operator race and ethnicity over time
See how road equipment operator racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Road equipment operator race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 74.89% | 7.53% | 0.72% | 14.22% |
| 2011 | 73.82% | 7.96% | 0.54% | 14.23% |
| 2012 | 74.01% | 7.66% | 0.81% | 14.33% |
| 2013 | 74.46% | 7.30% | 0.91% | 13.66% |
| 2014 | 73.26% | 7.24% | 0.73% | 15.02% |
| 2015 | 73.05% | 7.19% | 0.79% | 15.21% |
| 2016 | 73.98% | 7.21% | 0.53% | 14.97% |
| 2017 | 72.63% | 6.72% | 1.09% | 15.64% |
| 2018 | 72.17% | 7.95% | 0.66% | 15.81% |
| 2019 | 73.21% | 6.96% | 0.57% | 16.16% |
| 2020 | 71.20% | 7.22% | 0.79% | 14.98% |
| 2021 | 67.60% | 8.05% | 0.95% | 17.19% |
Road equipment operator wage gap by race
According to our data, unknown road equipment operators have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Black or african american road equipment operators have the lowest average salary at $43,848.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $47,203 |
| White | $45,942 |
| Black or African American | $43,848 |
| Asian | $46,435 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $44,885 |
Average road equipment operator age
See how the average age of road equipment operators varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Road equipment operator age by race and gender
| Race | Male age | Female age |
|---|---|---|
| Black or African American | 49.5 | |
| Unknown | 45 | |
| Asian | 46.5 | |
| Hispanic or Latino | 44 | 45.5 |
| White | 47 | 42 |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 53 |
Road equipment operator age breakdown
The average age of road equipment operators is 40+ years years old, representing 64% of the road equipment operator population.
Road equipment operator age breakdown
| Road Equipment Operator Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 64% |
| 30-40 years | 21% |
| 20-30 years | 14% |
Road equipment operator educational attainment
The most common degree for road equipment operators is high school diploma, with 35% of road equipment operators earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are associate degree degree at 30% and associate degree degree at 17%.
- High School Diploma, 35%
- Associate, 30%
- Bachelor's, 17%
- Diploma, 13%
- Other Degrees, 5%
Road equipment operators by degree level
| Road equipment operator degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| High School Diploma | 35% |
| Associate | 30% |
| Bachelor's | 17% |
| Diploma | 13% |
| Other Degrees | 5% |
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Road equipment operator wage gap by degree level
According to the data, road equipment operators with a Associate degree earn more than those without, at $46,427 annually. With a Bachelor's degree, road equipment operators earn a median annual income of $45,563 compared to $45,428 for road equipment operators with an High School Diploma degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| High School Diploma or Less | $45,428 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $45,563 |
| Some College/ Associate Degree | $46,427 |
Road equipment operator employment statistics
Most road equipment operators work for a private in the government industry.
Company size where road equipment operators work
Below, you can see the size of companies where road equipment operators work.
Road equipment operator jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 21% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 9% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 35% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 6% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 15% |
| > 10,000 employees | 15% |
Road equipment operator jobs by company type
Employees with the road equipment operator job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most road equipment operators prefer to work at private companies over government companies.
Road equipment operator jobs by sector
| Company type | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 3% |
| Public | 19% |
| Private | 42% |
| Government | 35% |
Road equipment operator jobs by industry
The most common industries for road equipment operators are government, construction and energy.
Road equipment operator industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Government | 31% |
| Construction | 17% |
| Energy | 8% |
| Fortune 500 | 8% |
| Hospitality | 8% |
| Transportation | 6% |
| Non Profits | 6% |
| Manufacturing | 6% |
| Education | 3% |
| Automotive | 3% |
| Utilities | 3% |
| Retail | 3% |
Road equipment operator turnover and employment statistics
Road equipment operator unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for road equipment operators between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Road equipment operator unemployment rate by year
| Year | Road equipment operator unemployment rate |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 16.28% |
| 2011 | 14.22% |
| 2012 | 12.70% |
| 2013 | 11.88% |
| 2014 | 8.77% |
| 2015 | 7.31% |
| 2016 | 6.72% |
| 2017 | 6.69% |
| 2018 | 6.46% |
| 2019 | 5.55% |
| 2020 | 8.40% |
| 2021 | 7.84% |
Average road equipment operator tenure
The average road equipment operator stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 84 road equipment operators resumes in Zippia's database.
Road equipment operator tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 27% |
| 1-2 years | 31% |
| 3-4 years | 13% |
| 5-7 years | 11% |
| 8-10 years | 4% |
| 11+ years | 13% |
Road equipment operator LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of road equipment 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Coke Oven Patcher | 1.40% | 90 |
| Sheet Rock Applicator | 1.75% | 4,924 |
| Road Equipment Operator | 2.22% | - |
| Sand Blaster | 2.24% | 299 |
| Diesel Maintenance Electrician | 2.76% | 85,174 |
| Carpet Journeyman | 3.39% | 4,377 |
| Dural Mechanic | 4.07% | 33,680 |
Similar road equipment operator jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Coke Oven Patcher | 1.40% | 90 |
| Sheet Rock Applicator | 1.75% | 4,924 |
| Sand Blaster | 2.24% | 299 |
| Diesel Maintenance Electrician | 2.76% | 85,174 |
| Carpet Journeyman | 3.39% | 4,377 |
| Dural Mechanic | 4.07% | 33,680 |