Roller coaster operator demographics and statistics in the US
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Roller coaster operator demographics by:
Roller coaster operator gender statistics
40.2% of roller coaster operators are women and 59.8% of roller coaster operators are men.
- Male, 59.8%
- Female, 40.2%
Roller coaster operator gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Male | 59.8% |
| Female | 40.2% |
Roller coaster operator gender pay gap
Women earn 99¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$30,234
Female income
$30,064
Roller coaster operator gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in roller coaster operator positions over time. Currently, 40.2% of roller coaster operators are female.
Roller coaster operator gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 57.10% | 42.90% |
| 2011 | 53.80% | 46.20% |
| 2012 | 56.39% | 43.61% |
| 2013 | 54.83% | 45.17% |
| 2014 | 55.82% | 44.18% |
| 2015 | 52.61% | 47.39% |
| 2016 | 54.14% | 45.86% |
| 2017 | 56.83% | 43.17% |
| 2018 | 58.21% | 41.79% |
| 2019 | 55.92% | 44.08% |
| 2020 | 53.84% | 46.16% |
| 2021 | 59.76% | 40.24% |
Roller coaster operator related jobs gender ratio
We compared roller coaster operators with similar job titles to see how gender ratios vary. As you can see, pin chaser and ferris wheel operator have the biggest gender ratio gaps.
| Job title | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Costume Seamstress | 7% | 93% |
| Tanning Salon Attendant | 11% | 89% |
| Fitting Room Attendant | 12% | 88% |
| Roller Coaster Operator | 60% | 40% |
| Caddie | 93% | 7% |
| Ferris Wheel Operator | 94% | 6% |
| Pin Chaser | 96% | 4% |
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Roller coaster operator demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among roller coaster operators is White, which makes up 62.2% of all roller coaster operators. Comparatively, 16.2% of roller coaster operators are Hispanic or Latino and 9.1% of roller coaster operators are Black or African American.
- White, 62.2%
- Hispanic or Latino, 16.2%
- Black or African American, 9.1%
- Asian, 6.7%
- Unknown, 5.3%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.5%
Roller coaster operator race
| Roller coaster operator race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 62.2% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 16.2% |
| Black or African American | 9.1% |
| Asian | 6.7% |
| Unknown | 5.3% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.5% |
Roller coaster operator race and ethnicity over time
See how roller coaster operator racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Roller coaster operator race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 68.12% | 10.33% | 4.63% | 13.58% |
| 2011 | 63.82% | 13.16% | 5.60% | 14.00% |
| 2012 | 65.28% | 11.57% | 5.07% | 13.84% |
| 2013 | 65.76% | 9.87% | 5.14% | 15.42% |
| 2014 | 64.53% | 10.61% | 5.36% | 15.13% |
| 2015 | 63.23% | 11.54% | 4.94% | 15.98% |
| 2016 | 63.54% | 11.50% | 5.45% | 15.48% |
| 2017 | 62.74% | 10.25% | 6.21% | 16.49% |
| 2018 | 64.39% | 9.97% | 6.27% | 16.01% |
| 2019 | 62.37% | 11.22% | 5.86% | 16.59% |
| 2020 | 59.06% | 10.54% | 6.27% | 18.23% |
| 2021 | 62.22% | 9.10% | 6.74% | 16.21% |
Roller coaster operator wage gap by race
According to our data, hispanic or latino roller coaster operators have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Unknown roller coaster operators have the lowest average salary at $29,065.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $29,065 |
| White | $30,560 |
| Black or African American | $29,893 |
| Asian | $30,372 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $31,329 |
Average roller coaster operator age
See how the average age of roller coaster operators varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Female
Roller coaster operator age by race and gender
| Race | Male age | Female age |
|---|---|---|
| Unknown | 27.5 | 30 |
| White | 29 | 27 |
| Black or African American | 43.5 | 22 |
| Asian | 22.5 | 41.5 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 25 | 24 |
Roller coaster operator age breakdown
The average age of roller coaster operators is 20-30 years years old, representing 42% of the roller coaster operator population.
Roller coaster operator age breakdown
| Roller Coaster Operator Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 32% |
| 30-40 years | 13% |
| 20-30 years | 42% |
Roller coaster operator educational attainment
The most common degree for roller coaster operators is bachelor's degree, with 44% of roller coaster operators earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are high school diploma degree at 30% and high school diploma degree at 12%.
- Bachelor's, 44%
- High School Diploma, 30%
- Master's, 12%
- Associate, 9%
- Other Degrees, 5%
Roller coaster operators by degree level
| Roller coaster operator degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 44% |
| High School Diploma | 30% |
| Master's | 12% |
| Associate | 9% |
| Other Degrees | 5% |
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Roller coaster operator wage gap by degree level
According to the data, roller coaster operators with a Bachelor's degree earn more than those without, at $33,869 annually. With a Associate degree, roller coaster operators earn a median annual income of $30,531 compared to $29,919 for roller coaster operators with an High School Diploma degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| High School Diploma or Less | $29,919 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $33,869 |
| Some College/ Associate Degree | $30,531 |
Roller coaster operator employment statistics
Company size where roller coaster operators work
Below, you can see the size of companies where roller coaster operators work.
Roller coaster operator jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 7% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 7% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 13% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 20% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 33% |
| > 10,000 employees | 20% |
Roller coaster operator turnover and employment statistics
Roller coaster operator unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for roller coaster operators between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Roller coaster operator unemployment rate by year
| Year | Roller coaster operator unemployment rate |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 15.99% |
| 2011 | 17.67% |
| 2012 | 15.00% |
| 2013 | 14.78% |
| 2014 | 10.49% |
| 2015 | 11.04% |
| 2016 | 9.25% |
| 2017 | 7.97% |
| 2018 | 8.41% |
| 2019 | 7.44% |
| 2020 | 14.65% |
| 2021 | 10.73% |
Average roller coaster operator tenure
The average roller coaster operator stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 86 roller coaster operators resumes in Zippia's database.
Roller coaster operator tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 61% |
| 1-2 years | 18% |
| 3-4 years | 9% |
| 5-7 years | 9% |
| 8-10 years | 0% |
| 11+ years | 3% |
Roller coaster operator LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of roller coaster 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Multiple Games Dealer | 3.67% | 1,244 |
| Roller Coaster Operator | 7.31% | - |
| Pet Care Associate | 10.47% | 84,256 |
| Slot Attendant | 11.36% | 45,107 |
| House Parent | 11.45% | 25,144 |
| Door Person | 14.79% | 34,644 |
| Funeral Director | 15.24% | 5,746 |
Similar roller coaster operator jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Multiple Games Dealer | 3.67% | 1,244 |
| Pet Care Associate | 10.47% | 84,256 |
| Slot Attendant | 11.36% | 45,107 |
| House Parent | 11.45% | 25,144 |
| Door Person | 14.79% | 34,644 |
| Funeral Director | 15.24% | 5,746 |
Foreign languages spoken by roller coaster operators
- Spanish, 100.0%
Roller coaster operator languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 100.0% |