Road grader operator demographics and statistics in the US
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Road grader operator demographics by:
Road grader operator gender statistics
5.6% of road grader operators are women and 94.4% of road grader operators are men.
- Male, 94.4%
- Female, 5.6%
Road grader operator gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Male | 94.4% |
| Female | 5.6% |
Road grader operator gender pay gap
Women earn 95¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$45,522
Female income
$43,140
Road grader operator gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in road grader operator positions over time. Currently, 5.6% of road grader operators are female.
Road grader operator gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 95.19% | 4.81% |
| 2011 | 96.43% | 3.57% |
| 2012 | 95.48% | 4.52% |
| 2013 | 95.76% | 4.24% |
| 2014 | 95.49% | 4.51% |
| 2015 | 94.63% | 5.37% |
| 2016 | 92.88% | 7.12% |
| 2017 | 93.86% | 6.14% |
| 2018 | 95.27% | 4.73% |
| 2019 | 94.59% | 5.41% |
| 2020 | 94.39% | 5.61% |
| 2021 | 94.35% | 5.65% |
Road grader operator related jobs gender ratio
We compared road grader 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 Grader Operator | 94% | 6% |
| Gas Fitter | 97% | 3% |
| Insulation Worker | 97% | 2% |
| Water Softener Installer | 97% | 3% |
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Road grader operator demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among road grader operators is White, which makes up 67.5% of all road grader operators. Comparatively, 18.3% of road grader operators are Hispanic or Latino and 7.0% of road grader operators are Black or African American.
- White, 67.5%
- Hispanic or Latino, 18.3%
- Black or African American, 7.0%
- Unknown, 4.3%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 2.0%
- Asian, 0.9%
Road grader operator race
| Road grader operator race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 67.5% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 18.3% |
| Black or African American | 7.0% |
| Unknown | 4.3% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 2.0% |
| Asian | 0.9% |
Road grader operator race and ethnicity over time
See how road grader operator racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Road grader operator race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 74.78% | 6.50% | 0.70% | 15.37% |
| 2011 | 73.72% | 6.93% | 0.52% | 15.38% |
| 2012 | 73.90% | 6.64% | 0.79% | 15.49% |
| 2013 | 74.36% | 6.27% | 0.89% | 14.82% |
| 2014 | 73.16% | 6.21% | 0.71% | 16.17% |
| 2015 | 72.94% | 6.16% | 0.77% | 16.36% |
| 2016 | 73.88% | 6.18% | 0.51% | 16.12% |
| 2017 | 72.53% | 5.69% | 1.07% | 16.80% |
| 2018 | 72.07% | 6.92% | 0.64% | 16.96% |
| 2019 | 73.11% | 5.93% | 0.55% | 17.31% |
| 2020 | 71.09% | 6.19% | 0.77% | 16.13% |
| 2021 | 67.49% | 7.02% | 0.93% | 18.34% |
Road grader operator wage gap by race
According to our data, unknown road grader operators have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Black or african american road grader operators have the lowest average salary at $43,843.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $46,970 |
| White | $45,797 |
| Black or African American | $43,843 |
| Asian | $46,256 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $44,811 |
Average road grader operator age
See how the average age of road grader operators varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Female
Road grader 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 grader operator age breakdown
The average age of road grader operators is 40+ years years old, representing 64% of the road grader operator population.
Road grader operator age breakdown
| Road Grader Operator Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 64% |
| 30-40 years | 21% |
| 20-30 years | 14% |
Road grader operator educational attainment
The most common degree for road grader operators is high school diploma, with 37% of road grader operators earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are bachelor's degree degree at 27% and bachelor's degree degree at 22%.
- High School Diploma, 37%
- Bachelor's, 27%
- Associate, 22%
- Diploma, 12%
- Other Degrees, 2%
Road grader operators by degree level
| Road grader operator degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| High School Diploma | 37% |
| Bachelor's | 27% |
| Associate | 22% |
| Diploma | 12% |
| Other Degrees | 2% |
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Road grader operator wage gap by degree level
According to the data, road grader operators with a Associate degree earn more than those without, at $46,248 annually. With a Bachelor's degree, road grader operators earn a median annual income of $45,443 compared to $45,318 for road grader operators with an High School Diploma degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| High School Diploma or Less | $45,318 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $45,443 |
| Some College/ Associate Degree | $46,248 |
Road grader operator employment statistics
Most road grader operators work for a private in the transportation industry.
Company size where road grader operators work
Below, you can see the size of companies where road grader operators work.
Road grader operator jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 18% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 18% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 16% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 2% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 22% |
| > 10,000 employees | 24% |
Road grader operator jobs by company type
Employees with the road grader operator job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most road grader operators prefer to work at private companies over public companies.
Road grader operator jobs by sector
| Company type | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 9% |
| Public | 30% |
| Private | 56% |
| Government | 5% |
Road grader operator jobs by industry
The most common industries for road grader operators are transportation, retail and manufacturing.
Road grader operator industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Transportation | 25% |
| Retail | 8% |
| Start-up | 8% |
| Manufacturing | 8% |
| Fortune 500 | 8% |
| Technology | 8% |
| Professional | 6% |
| Education | 6% |
| Telecommunication | 4% |
| Government | 4% |
| Non Profits | 4% |
| Internet | 4% |
| Agriculture | 2% |
| Real Estate | 2% |
| Utilities | 2% |
| Construction | 2% |
| Energy | 2% |
Road grader operator turnover and employment statistics
Road grader operator unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for road grader operators between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Road grader operator unemployment rate by year
| Year | Road grader 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 grader operator tenure
The average road grader operator stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 144 road grader operators resumes in Zippia's database.
Road grader operator tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 31% |
| 1-2 years | 32% |
| 3-4 years | 15% |
| 5-7 years | 12% |
| 8-10 years | 4% |
| 11+ years | 5% |
Road grader operator LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of road grader 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Stone Mason | 1.40% | 9,635 |
| Exterior Interior Specialist | 1.75% | 21,090 |
| Road Grader Operator | 2.22% | - |
| Demolition Worker | 2.24% | 33,532 |
| Sign Installer | 2.76% | 17,563 |
| Tile Mechanic | 3.39% | 33,411 |
| Sheet Metal Mechanic | 4.07% | 35,242 |
Similar road grader operator jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Stone Mason | 1.40% | 9,635 |
| Exterior Interior Specialist | 1.75% | 21,090 |
| Demolition Worker | 2.24% | 33,532 |
| Sign Installer | 2.76% | 17,563 |
| Tile Mechanic | 3.39% | 33,411 |
| Sheet Metal Mechanic | 4.07% | 35,242 |
Foreign languages spoken by road grader operators
- Dakota, 100.0%
Road grader operator languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Dakota | 100.0% |