Router operator demographics and statistics in the US
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Router operator gender statistics
16.5% of router operators are women and 83.5% of router operators are men.
- Male, 83.5%
- Female, 16.5%
Router operator gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Male | 83.5% |
| Female | 16.5% |
Router operator gender pay gap
Women earn 92¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$35,166
Female income
$32,362
Router operator gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in router operator positions over time. Currently, 16.5% of router operators are female.
Router operator gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 82.57% | 17.43% |
| 2011 | 82.67% | 17.33% |
| 2012 | 82.69% | 17.31% |
| 2013 | 83.08% | 16.92% |
| 2014 | 83.33% | 16.67% |
| 2015 | 83.96% | 16.04% |
| 2016 | 83.48% | 16.52% |
| 2017 | 83.02% | 16.98% |
| 2018 | 84.48% | 15.52% |
| 2019 | 83.97% | 16.03% |
| 2020 | 83.15% | 16.85% |
| 2021 | 83.48% | 16.52% |
Router operator related jobs gender ratio
We compared router 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% |
| Router Operator | 83% | 17% |
| Bucket Operator | 99% | 1% |
| Stone Cutter | 99% | 1% |
| Corrugator | 99% | 1% |
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Router operator demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among router operators is White, which makes up 57.9% of all router operators. Comparatively, 16.8% of router operators are Hispanic or Latino and 12.4% of router operators are Black or African American.
- White, 57.9%
- Hispanic or Latino, 16.8%
- Black or African American, 12.4%
- Asian, 7.7%
- Unknown, 4.2%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 1.0%
Router operator race
| Router operator race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 57.9% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 16.8% |
| Black or African American | 12.4% |
| Asian | 7.7% |
| Unknown | 4.2% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 1.0% |
Router operator race and ethnicity over time
See how router operator racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Router operator race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 62.21% | 13.67% | 6.66% | 15.20% |
| 2011 | 62.88% | 13.81% | 6.60% | 14.32% |
| 2012 | 61.56% | 13.78% | 6.68% | 15.82% |
| 2013 | 62.78% | 13.26% | 6.52% | 15.18% |
| 2014 | 62.04% | 13.24% | 6.45% | 15.74% |
| 2015 | 62.89% | 13.23% | 6.73% | 14.69% |
| 2016 | 61.76% | 13.31% | 6.73% | 15.54% |
| 2017 | 60.78% | 13.94% | 6.86% | 15.69% |
| 2018 | 62.29% | 12.93% | 7.02% | 15.25% |
| 2019 | 63.57% | 12.52% | 6.77% | 14.53% |
| 2020 | 60.77% | 12.52% | 7.73% | 14.55% |
| 2021 | 57.95% | 12.42% | 7.74% | 16.80% |
Router operator wage gap by race
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $35,659 |
| White | $36,159 |
| Black or African American | $34,359 |
| Asian | $34,888 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $34,793 |
Average router operator age
See how the average age of router operators varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Router 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 |
Router operator age breakdown
The average age of router operators is 40+ years years old, representing 59% of the router operator population.
Router operator age breakdown
| Router Operator Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 59% |
| 30-40 years | 24% |
| 20-30 years | 17% |
Router operator educational attainment
- High School Diploma, 38%
- Associate, 23%
- Bachelor's, 21%
- Diploma, 10%
- Other Degrees, 8%
Router operators by degree level
| Router operator degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| High School Diploma | 38% |
| Associate | 23% |
| Bachelor's | 21% |
| Diploma | 10% |
| Other Degrees | 8% |
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Router operator wage gap by degree level
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| Master's Degree | $37,355 |
| High School Diploma or Less | $33,296 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $35,535 |
| Some College/ Associate Degree | $35,046 |
Router operator employment statistics
Most router operators work for a private in the manufacturing industry.
Company size where router operators work
Below, you can see the size of companies where router operators work.
Router operator jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 11% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 11% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 24% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 11% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 20% |
| > 10,000 employees | 22% |
Router operator jobs by company type
Employees with the router operator job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most router operators prefer to work at private companies over public companies.
Router operator jobs by sector
| Company type | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 2% |
| Public | 21% |
| Private | 76% |
| Government | 1% |
Router operator jobs by industry
The most common industries for router operators are manufacturing, transportation and retail.
Router operator industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Manufacturing | 31% |
| Transportation | 12% |
| Fortune 500 | 9% |
| Retail | 8% |
| Professional | 6% |
| Technology | 6% |
| Construction | 5% |
| Hospitality | 3% |
| Finance | 2% |
| Automotive | 2% |
| Telecommunication | 2% |
| Education | 2% |
| Energy | 2% |
| Internet | 1% |
| Government | 1% |
| Utilities | 1% |
| Health Care | 1% |
| Start-up | 1% |
| Non Profits | 1% |
| Real Estate | 1% |
Router operator turnover and employment statistics
Router operator unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for router operators between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Router operator unemployment rate by year
| Year | Router 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 router operator tenure
The average router operator stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 632 router operators resumes in Zippia's database.
Router operator tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 30% |
| 1-2 years | 30% |
| 3-4 years | 14% |
| 5-7 years | 13% |
| 8-10 years | 5% |
| 11+ years | 8% |
Router operator LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of router 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Harness Puller | 4.47% | 355 |
| Bottle Capper | 4.75% | 50 |
| Router Operator | 4.90% | - |
| Knife Operator | 7.84% | 30,267 |
| Acetone Recovery Worker | 8.41% | 23,090 |
| Egg Processor | 8.89% | 6,103 |
| Image Center Service Associate | 15.21% | 31,304 |
Similar router operator jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Harness Puller | 4.47% | 355 |
| Bottle Capper | 4.75% | 50 |
| Knife Operator | 7.84% | 30,267 |
| Acetone Recovery Worker | 8.41% | 23,090 |
| Egg Processor | 8.89% | 6,103 |
| Image Center Service Associate | 15.21% | 31,304 |
Foreign languages spoken by router operators
- Spanish, 90.0%
- German, 10.0%
Router operator languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 90.0% |
| German | 10.0% |
