Senior system operator demographics and statistics in the US
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Senior system operator gender statistics
21.6% of senior system operators are women and 78.4% of senior system operators are men.
- Male, 78.4%
- Female, 21.6%
Senior system operator gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Male | 78.4% |
| Female | 21.6% |
Senior system operator gender pay gap
Women earn $1.02 for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$71,457
Female income
$72,927
Senior system operator gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in senior system operator positions over time. Currently, 21.6% of senior system operators are female.
Senior system operator gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 75.90% | 24.10% |
| 2011 | 77.37% | 22.63% |
| 2012 | 78.70% | 21.30% |
| 2013 | 81.18% | 18.82% |
| 2014 | 75.22% | 24.78% |
| 2015 | 76.48% | 23.52% |
| 2016 | 79.38% | 20.62% |
| 2017 | 75.91% | 24.09% |
| 2018 | 71.79% | 28.21% |
| 2019 | 73.53% | 26.47% |
| 2020 | 68.37% | 31.63% |
| 2021 | 78.36% | 21.64% |
Senior system operator related jobs gender ratio
| Job title | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Senior System Operator | 78% | 22% |
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Senior system operator demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among senior system operators is White, which makes up 70.6% of all senior system operators. Comparatively, 12.6% of senior system operators are Hispanic or Latino and 7.8% of senior system operators are Black or African American.
- White, 70.6%
- Hispanic or Latino, 12.6%
- Black or African American, 7.8%
- Unknown, 4.6%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 2.6%
- Asian, 1.8%
Senior system operator race
| Senior system operator race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 70.6% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 12.6% |
| Black or African American | 7.8% |
| Unknown | 4.6% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 2.6% |
| Asian | 1.8% |
Senior system operator race and ethnicity over time
See how senior system operator racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Senior system operator race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 73.58% | 10.15% | 0.60% | 11.03% |
| 2011 | 73.81% | 10.53% | 1.12% | 10.15% |
| 2012 | 75.26% | 9.04% | 1.54% | 10.33% |
| 2013 | 73.12% | 9.79% | 1.19% | 10.71% |
| 2014 | 74.50% | 8.82% | 1.41% | 11.75% |
| 2015 | 73.62% | 7.78% | 1.84% | 12.07% |
| 2016 | 73.20% | 9.51% | 1.75% | 11.84% |
| 2017 | 75.29% | 8.44% | 1.47% | 11.09% |
| 2018 | 76.50% | 8.03% | 1.49% | 10.10% |
| 2019 | 76.20% | 7.75% | 1.17% | 10.50% |
| 2020 | 71.22% | 7.25% | 2.15% | 11.45% |
| 2021 | 70.60% | 7.77% | 1.84% | 12.61% |
Senior system operator wage gap by race
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $66,131 |
| White | $71,188 |
| Black or African American | $72,730 |
| Asian | $78,122 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $69,652 |
Average senior system operator age
See how the average age of senior system operators varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Senior system operator age by race and gender
| Race | Male age | Female age |
|---|---|---|
| Unknown | 45 | |
| White | 48 | 43.5 |
| Black or African American | 50 | |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 42.5 | |
| Hispanic or Latino | 46 |
Senior system operator age breakdown
The average age of senior system operators is 40+ years years old, representing 71% of the senior system operator population.
Senior system operator age breakdown
| Senior System Operator Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 71% |
| 30-40 years | 24% |
| 20-30 years | 5% |
Senior system operator educational attainment
- Bachelor's, 44%
- Associate, 35%
- High School Diploma, 7%
- Master's, 6%
- Other Degrees, 8%
Senior system operators by degree level
| Senior system operator degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 44% |
| Associate | 35% |
| High School Diploma | 7% |
| Master's | 6% |
| Other Degrees | 8% |
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Senior system operator wage gap by degree level
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| High School Diploma or Less | $70,292 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $78,655 |
| Some College/ Associate Degree | $77,748 |
Senior system operator employment statistics
Most senior system operators work for a private in the technology industry.
Company size where senior system operators work
Below, you can see the size of companies where senior system operators work.
Senior system operator jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 6% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 9% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 14% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 8% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 28% |
| > 10,000 employees | 35% |
Senior system operator jobs by company type
Employees with the senior system operator job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most senior system operators prefer to work at private companies over public companies.
Senior system operator jobs by sector
| Company type | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 2% |
| Public | 36% |
| Private | 51% |
| Government | 12% |
Senior system operator jobs by industry
The most common industries for senior system operators are technology, government and manufacturing.
Senior system operator industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Fortune 500 | 16% |
| Technology | 10% |
| Government | 9% |
| Manufacturing | 9% |
| Health Care | 9% |
| Finance | 9% |
| Professional | 5% |
| Retail | 5% |
| Energy | 5% |
| Insurance | 4% |
| Media | 3% |
| Telecommunication | 3% |
| Utilities | 3% |
| Hospitality | 2% |
| Construction | 2% |
| Pharmaceutical | 1% |
| Transportation | 1% |
| Automotive | 1% |
| Non Profits | 1% |
| Real Estate | 1% |
| Education | 1% |
Senior system operator turnover and employment statistics
Senior system operator unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for senior system operators between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Senior system operator unemployment rate by year
| Year | Senior system operator unemployment rate |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 2.49% |
| 2011 | 3.19% |
| 2012 | 2.40% |
| 2013 | 2.30% |
| 2014 | 2.09% |
| 2015 | 1.91% |
| 2016 | 1.70% |
| 2017 | 0.98% |
| 2018 | 1.09% |
| 2019 | 1.23% |
| 2020 | 2.69% |
| 2021 | 1.40% |
Average senior system operator tenure
The average senior system operator stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 398 senior system operators resumes in Zippia's database.
Senior system operator tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 7% |
| 1-2 years | 32% |
| 3-4 years | 21% |
| 5-7 years | 16% |
| 8-10 years | 5% |
| 11+ years | 18% |
Senior system operator LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of senior system 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Watch Engineer | 4.19% | 4,923 |
| Senior System Operator | 4.62% | - |
| Nuclear Reactor Operator | 4.80% | 33,183 |
| Journeyman Operator Assistant | 10.89% | 36,296 |
Similar senior system operator jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Watch Engineer | 4.19% | 4,923 |
| Nuclear Reactor Operator | 4.80% | 33,183 |
| Journeyman Operator Assistant | 10.89% | 36,296 |
Foreign languages spoken by senior system operators
- Spanish, 80.0%
- Korean, 20.0%
Senior system operator languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 80.0% |
| Korean | 20.0% |