Scoop operator demographics and statistics in the US
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Scoop operator demographics by:
Scoop operator gender statistics
3.5% of scoop operators are women and 96.5% of scoop operators are men.
- Male, 96.5%
- Female, 3.5%
Scoop operator gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Male | 96.5% |
| Female | 3.5% |
Scoop operator gender pay gap
Women earn 98¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$36,270
Female income
$35,535
Scoop operator gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in scoop operator positions over time. Currently, 3.5% of scoop operators are female.
Scoop operator gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 98.87% | 1.13% |
| 2011 | 99.89% | 0.11% |
| 2012 | 99.62% | 0.38% |
| 2013 | 99.75% | 0.25% |
| 2014 | 99.87% | 0.13% |
| 2015 | 99.63% | 0.37% |
| 2016 | 99.48% | 0.52% |
| 2017 | 99.30% | 0.70% |
| 2018 | 97.62% | 2.38% |
| 2019 | 96.71% | 3.29% |
| 2020 | 98.33% | 1.67% |
| 2021 | 96.53% | 3.47% |
Scoop operator related jobs gender ratio
We compared scoop operators with similar job titles to see how gender ratios vary. As you can see, dredge operator and tower crane operator have the biggest gender ratio gaps.
| Job title | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Gift Wrapper | 12% | 88% |
| Gift Packer | 18% | 82% |
| Pill Packer | 19% | 81% |
| Scoop Operator | 97% | 3% |
| Green Chain Operator | 99% | 1% |
| Tower Crane Operator | 99% | 1% |
| Dredge Operator | 99% | 1% |
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Scoop operator demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among scoop operators is White, which makes up 67.3% of all scoop operators. Comparatively, 16.0% of scoop operators are Hispanic or Latino and 9.2% of scoop operators are Black or African American.
- White, 67.3%
- Hispanic or Latino, 16.0%
- Black or African American, 9.2%
- Unknown, 3.7%
- Asian, 2.5%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 1.3%
Scoop operator race
| Scoop operator race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 67.3% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 16.0% |
| Black or African American | 9.2% |
| Unknown | 3.7% |
| Asian | 2.5% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 1.3% |
Scoop operator race and ethnicity over time
See how scoop operator racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Scoop operator race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 84.48% | 3.57% | 1.08% | 8.07% |
| 2011 | 81.40% | 5.35% | 1.08% | 9.73% |
| 2012 | 82.04% | 4.16% | 0.76% | 9.83% |
| 2013 | 79.57% | 5.29% | 1.06% | 11.91% |
| 2014 | 81.78% | 4.34% | 0.22% | 10.41% |
| 2015 | 82.96% | 4.67% | 0.81% | 8.52% |
| 2016 | 82.71% | 4.38% | 0.42% | 9.58% |
| 2017 | 80.88% | 4.61% | 0.23% | 11.52% |
| 2018 | 70.99% | 11.14% | 1.32% | 13.33% |
| 2019 | 70.92% | 8.45% | 1.68% | 16.33% |
| 2020 | 68.52% | 11.36% | 1.77% | 13.22% |
| 2021 | 67.25% | 9.24% | 2.55% | 16.02% |
Scoop operator wage gap by race
According to our data, white scoop operators have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Black or african american scoop operators have the lowest average salary at $34,871.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $36,603 |
| White | $38,697 |
| Black or African American | $34,871 |
| Asian | $36,026 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $35,275 |
Average scoop operator age
See how the average age of scoop operators varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Scoop operator age by race and gender
| Race | Male age | Female age |
|---|---|---|
| Unknown | 36 | |
| White | 43 | 39 |
| Black or African American | 43 | 47 |
| Asian | 29 | |
| Hispanic or Latino | 41 | 33 |
Scoop operator age breakdown
The average age of scoop operators is 40+ years years old, representing 56% of the scoop operator population.
Scoop operator age breakdown
| Scoop Operator Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 56% |
| 30-40 years | 23% |
| 20-30 years | 20% |
Scoop operator educational attainment
The most common degree for scoop operators is high school diploma, with 71% of scoop operators earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are diploma degree at 10% and diploma degree at 6%.
- High School Diploma, 71%
- Diploma, 10%
- Bachelor's, 6%
- Associate, 6%
- Other Degrees, 7%
Scoop operators by degree level
| Scoop operator degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| High School Diploma | 71% |
| Diploma | 10% |
| Bachelor's | 6% |
| Associate | 6% |
| Other Degrees | 7% |
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Scoop operator employment statistics
Most scoop operators work for a private in the manufacturing industry.
Company size where scoop operators work
Below, you can see the size of companies where scoop operators work.
Scoop operator jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 8% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 24% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 29% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 5% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 22% |
| > 10,000 employees | 12% |
Scoop operator jobs by company type
Employees with the scoop operator job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most scoop operators prefer to work at private companies over public companies.
Scoop operator jobs by sector
| Company type | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Public | 24% |
| Private | 73% |
| Government | 4% |
Scoop operator jobs by industry
The most common industries for scoop operators are manufacturing, energy and professional.
Scoop operator industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Manufacturing | 22% |
| Energy | 16% |
| Professional | 15% |
| Construction | 9% |
| Retail | 7% |
| Hospitality | 5% |
| Government | 4% |
| Non Profits | 4% |
| Health Care | 4% |
| Fortune 500 | 4% |
| Technology | 4% |
| Media | 2% |
| Internet | 2% |
| Automotive | 2% |
| Real Estate | 2% |
Scoop operator turnover and employment statistics
Scoop operator unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for scoop operators between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Scoop operator unemployment rate by year
| Year | Scoop operator unemployment rate |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 10.47% |
| 2011 | 12.79% |
| 2012 | 10.09% |
| 2013 | 10.82% |
| 2014 | 5.09% |
| 2015 | 5.65% |
| 2016 | 6.54% |
| 2017 | 4.51% |
| 2018 | 6.04% |
| 2019 | 4.23% |
| 2020 | 4.98% |
| 2021 | 4.87% |
Average scoop operator tenure
The average scoop operator stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 314 scoop operators resumes in Zippia's database.
Scoop operator tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 30% |
| 1-2 years | 34% |
| 3-4 years | 18% |
| 5-7 years | 9% |
| 8-10 years | 3% |
| 11+ years | 5% |
Scoop operator LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of scoop 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Scoop Operator | 1.88% | - |
| Yard Crane Operator | 1.94% | 33,817 |
| Picker Machine Operator | 3.85% | 85,313 |
| Garbage Collector | 4.13% | 3,431 |
| Regrader | 4.67% | 897 |
| Rope Tier | 6.68% | 213 |
| Pasting Machine Offbearer | 10.43% | 30,106 |
Similar scoop operator jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Yard Crane Operator | 1.94% | 33,817 |
| Picker Machine Operator | 3.85% | 85,313 |
| Garbage Collector | 4.13% | 3,431 |
| Regrader | 4.67% | 897 |
| Rope Tier | 6.68% | 213 |
| Pasting Machine Offbearer | 10.43% | 30,106 |