Senior reactor operator demographics and statistics in the US
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Senior reactor operator gender statistics
4.2% of senior reactor operators are women and 95.8% of senior reactor operators are men.
- Male, 95.8%
- Female, 4.2%
Senior reactor operator gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Male | 95.8% |
| Female | 4.2% |
Senior reactor operator gender pay gap
Women earn 85¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$62,126
Female income
$52,936
Senior reactor operator gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in senior reactor operator positions over time. Currently, 4.2% of senior reactor operators are female.
Senior reactor operator gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 94.35% | 5.65% |
| 2011 | 92.09% | 7.91% |
| 2012 | 97.01% | 2.99% |
| 2013 | 95.65% | 4.35% |
| 2014 | 94.97% | 5.03% |
| 2015 | 92.86% | 7.14% |
| 2016 | 94.81% | 5.19% |
| 2017 | 92.59% | 7.41% |
| 2018 | 93.84% | 6.16% |
| 2019 | 93.48% | 6.52% |
| 2020 | 95.56% | 4.44% |
| 2021 | 95.77% | 4.23% |
Senior reactor operator related jobs gender ratio
| Job title | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Senior Reactor Operator | 96% | 4% |
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Senior reactor operator demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among senior reactor operators is White, which makes up 76.8% of all senior reactor operators. Comparatively, 8.0% of senior reactor operators are Hispanic or Latino and 5.9% of senior reactor operators are Black or African American.
- White, 76.8%
- Hispanic or Latino, 8.0%
- Black or African American, 5.9%
- Unknown, 5.5%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 2.3%
- Asian, 1.5%
Senior reactor operator race
| Senior reactor operator race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 76.8% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 8.0% |
| Black or African American | 5.9% |
| Unknown | 5.5% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 2.3% |
| Asian | 1.5% |
Senior reactor operator race and ethnicity over time
See how senior reactor operator racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Senior reactor operator race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 80.99% | 8.03% | 0.71% | 6.67% |
| 2011 | 79.77% | 9.39% | 1.38% | 5.52% |
| 2012 | 81.25% | 6.71% | 1.94% | 5.67% |
| 2013 | 81.82% | 7.57% | 1.26% | 4.92% |
| 2014 | 84.42% | 5.73% | 1.49% | 4.23% |
| 2015 | 82.94% | 5.69% | 2.34% | 5.29% |
| 2016 | 80.89% | 5.46% | 2.24% | 5.70% |
| 2017 | 76.83% | 8.96% | 2.46% | 8.42% |
| 2018 | 81.58% | 7.60% | 2.01% | 5.10% |
| 2019 | 78.43% | 7.05% | 2.51% | 8.07% |
| 2020 | 77.00% | 7.08% | 2.56% | 8.56% |
| 2021 | 76.77% | 5.92% | 1.50% | 7.96% |
Senior reactor operator wage gap by race
According to our data, unknown senior reactor operators have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Black or african american senior reactor operators have the lowest average salary at $58,843.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $64,893 |
| White | $62,179 |
| Black or African American | $58,843 |
| Asian | $62,718 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $62,150 |
Average senior reactor operator age
See how the average age of senior reactor operators varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Senior reactor operator age by race and gender
| Race | Male age | Female age |
|---|---|---|
| Unknown | 49 | |
| White | 46 | 52 |
| Black or African American | 56 | |
| Hispanic or Latino | 40 |
Senior reactor operator age breakdown
The average age of senior reactor operators is 40+ years years old, representing 67% of the senior reactor operator population.
Senior reactor operator age breakdown
| Senior Reactor Operator Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 67% |
| 30-40 years | 29% |
| 20-30 years | 4% |
Senior reactor operator educational attainment
The most common degree for senior reactor operators is bachelor's degree, with 72% of senior reactor operators earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are master's degree degree at 17% and master's degree degree at 6%.
- Bachelor's, 72%
- Master's, 17%
- Associate, 6%
- High School Diploma, 4%
- Other Degrees, 1%
Senior reactor operators by degree level
| Senior reactor operator degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 72% |
| Master's | 17% |
| Associate | 6% |
| High School Diploma | 4% |
| Other Degrees | 1% |
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Senior reactor operator wage gap by degree level
According to the data, senior reactor operators with a Bachelor's degree earn more than those without, at $75,458 annually. With a Associate degree, senior reactor operators earn a median annual income of $65,607 compared to $60,184 for senior reactor operators with an High School Diploma degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| High School Diploma or Less | $60,184 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $75,458 |
| Some College/ Associate Degree | $65,607 |
Senior reactor operator employment statistics
Most senior reactor operators work for a public in the utilities industry.
Company size where senior reactor operators work
Below, you can see the size of companies where senior reactor operators work.
Senior reactor operator jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 2% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 10% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 7% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 11% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 44% |
| > 10,000 employees | 26% |
Senior reactor operator jobs by company type
Employees with the senior reactor operator job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most senior reactor operators prefer to work at public companies over private companies.
Senior reactor operator jobs by sector
| Company type | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 17% |
| Public | 41% |
| Private | 37% |
| Government | 5% |
Senior reactor operator jobs by industry
The most common industries for senior reactor operators are utilities, manufacturing and energy.
Senior reactor operator industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Utilities | 24% |
| Manufacturing | 18% |
| Energy | 15% |
| Fortune 500 | 13% |
| Education | 10% |
| Professional | 7% |
| Government | 4% |
| Construction | 3% |
| Transportation | 1% |
| Finance | 1% |
| Health Care | 1% |
Senior reactor operator turnover and employment statistics
Senior reactor operator unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for senior reactor operators between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Senior reactor operator unemployment rate by year
| Year | Senior reactor operator unemployment rate |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 2.20% |
| 2011 | 2.79% |
| 2012 | 3.46% |
| 2013 | 1.72% |
| 2014 | 2.26% |
| 2015 | 2.14% |
| 2016 | 1.60% |
| 2017 | 1.75% |
| 2018 | 1.38% |
| 2019 | 1.57% |
| 2020 | 1.43% |
| 2021 | 1.84% |
Average senior reactor operator tenure
The average senior reactor operator stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 249 senior reactor operators resumes in Zippia's database.
Senior reactor operator tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 5% |
| 1-2 years | 26% |
| 3-4 years | 21% |
| 5-7 years | 17% |
| 8-10 years | 10% |
| 11+ years | 21% |
Senior reactor operator LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of senior reactor 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Stationary Boiler Fireman | 4.19% | 954 |
| Water Taxi Operator | 4.62% | 33,426 |
| Senior Reactor Operator | 4.80% | - |
| Field Gauger | 10.89% | 44,758 |
Similar senior reactor operator jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Stationary Boiler Fireman | 4.19% | 954 |
| Water Taxi Operator | 4.62% | 33,426 |
| Field Gauger | 10.89% | 44,758 |
Foreign languages spoken by senior reactor operators
- Spanish, 100.0%
Senior reactor operator languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 100.0% |