Sensor operator demographics and statistics in the US
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Sensor operator gender statistics
11.3% of sensor operators are women and 88.7% of sensor operators are men.
- Male, 88.7%
- Female, 11.3%
Sensor operator gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Male | 88.7% |
| Female | 11.3% |
Sensor operator gender pay gap
Women earn 92¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$82,882
Female income
$76,378
Sensor operator gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in sensor operator positions over time. Currently, 11.3% of sensor operators are female.
Sensor operator gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 87.99% | 12.01% |
| 2011 | 89.26% | 10.74% |
| 2012 | 87.97% | 12.03% |
| 2013 | 90.07% | 9.93% |
| 2014 | 90.01% | 9.99% |
| 2015 | 88.34% | 11.66% |
| 2016 | 88.16% | 11.84% |
| 2017 | 88.21% | 11.79% |
| 2018 | 89.75% | 10.25% |
| 2019 | 91.13% | 8.87% |
| 2020 | 93.61% | 6.39% |
| 2021 | 88.74% | 11.26% |
Sensor operator related jobs gender ratio
| Job title | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Sensor Operator | 89% | 11% |
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Sensor operator demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among sensor operators is White, which makes up 50.0% of all sensor operators. Comparatively, 21.6% of sensor operators are Hispanic or Latino and 13.9% of sensor operators are Black or African American.
- White, 50.0%
- Hispanic or Latino, 21.6%
- Black or African American, 13.9%
- Asian, 7.6%
- Unknown, 6.2%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.7%
Sensor operator race
| Sensor operator race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 50.0% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 21.6% |
| Black or African American | 13.9% |
| Asian | 7.6% |
| Unknown | 6.2% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.7% |
Sensor operator race and ethnicity over time
See how sensor operator racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Sensor operator race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 61.55% | 11.91% | 5.38% | 16.92% |
| 2011 | 63.24% | 12.80% | 5.64% | 14.92% |
| 2012 | 58.97% | 12.74% | 5.12% | 17.84% |
| 2013 | 59.17% | 12.03% | 6.11% | 17.70% |
| 2014 | 59.88% | 11.25% | 5.85% | 17.90% |
| 2015 | 55.42% | 14.58% | 5.84% | 18.12% |
| 2016 | 58.12% | 14.12% | 5.55% | 17.29% |
| 2017 | 57.48% | 10.83% | 5.53% | 21.05% |
| 2018 | 54.81% | 12.81% | 5.84% | 20.68% |
| 2019 | 56.55% | 12.88% | 5.93% | 19.17% |
| 2020 | 53.28% | 13.35% | 5.99% | 22.10% |
| 2021 | 49.99% | 13.91% | 7.57% | 21.56% |
Sensor operator wage gap by race
According to our data, unknown sensor operators have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Asian sensor operators have the lowest average salary at $72,333.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $91,006 |
| White | $85,442 |
| Black or African American | $85,401 |
| Asian | $72,333 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $81,424 |
Average sensor operator age
See how the average age of sensor operators varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Sensor operator age by race and gender
| Race | Male age | Female age |
|---|---|---|
| Black or African American | 23 | 22 |
| Unknown | 22 | 22 |
| Asian | 23 | |
| Hispanic or Latino | 22 | 22.5 |
| White | 22 | 21 |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 20 |
Sensor operator age breakdown
The average age of sensor operators is 20-30 years years old, representing 73% of the sensor operator population.
Sensor operator age breakdown
| Sensor Operator Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 2% |
| 30-40 years | 9% |
| 20-30 years | 73% |
Sensor operator educational attainment
The most common degree for sensor operators is bachelor's degree, with 44% of sensor operators earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are associate degree degree at 38% and associate degree degree at 9%.
- Bachelor's, 44%
- Associate, 38%
- High School Diploma, 9%
- Master's, 5%
- Other Degrees, 4%
Sensor operators by degree level
| Sensor operator degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 44% |
| Associate | 38% |
| High School Diploma | 9% |
| Master's | 5% |
| Other Degrees | 4% |
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Sensor operator wage gap by degree level
According to the data, sensor operators with a Bachelor's degree earn more than those without, at $81,509 annually. With a Associate degree, sensor operators earn a median annual income of $69,468 compared to $55,268 for sensor operators with an High School Diploma degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| High School Diploma or Less | $55,268 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $81,509 |
| Some College/ Associate Degree | $69,468 |
Sensor operator employment statistics
Most sensor operators work for a private in the technology industry.
Company size where sensor operators work
Below, you can see the size of companies where sensor operators work.
Sensor operator jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 5% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 13% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 27% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 8% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 21% |
| > 10,000 employees | 26% |
Sensor operator jobs by company type
Employees with the sensor operator job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most sensor operators prefer to work at private companies over public companies.
Sensor operator jobs by sector
| Company type | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 1% |
| Public | 22% |
| Private | 66% |
| Government | 11% |
Sensor operator jobs by industry
The most common industries for sensor operators are technology, professional and government.
Sensor operator industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Technology | 21% |
| Professional | 17% |
| Government | 9% |
| Fortune 500 | 9% |
| Manufacturing | 8% |
| Transportation | 7% |
| Media | 4% |
| Start-up | 4% |
| Finance | 3% |
| Energy | 3% |
| Automotive | 3% |
| Retail | 3% |
| Non Profits | 2% |
| Insurance | 2% |
| Health Care | 2% |
| Agriculture | 1% |
| Education | 1% |
| Construction | 1% |
| Internet | 1% |
Sensor operator turnover and employment statistics
Sensor operator unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for sensor operators between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Sensor operator unemployment rate by year
| Year | Sensor operator unemployment rate |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 4.55% |
| 2011 | 2.32% |
| 2012 | 2.19% |
| 2013 | 3.56% |
| 2014 | 2.07% |
| 2015 | 1.38% |
| 2016 | 1.79% |
| 2017 | 1.95% |
| 2018 | 1.38% |
| 2019 | 1.10% |
| 2020 | 2.68% |
| 2021 | 1.35% |
Average sensor operator tenure
The average sensor operator stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 891 sensor operators resumes in Zippia's database.
Sensor operator tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 13% |
| 1-2 years | 34% |
| 3-4 years | 21% |
| 5-7 years | 15% |
| 8-10 years | 8% |
| 11+ years | 10% |
Foreign languages spoken by sensor operators
The most common foreign language among sensor operators is Spanish at 46.2%. The second-most popular foreign language spoken is Chinese at 7.7% and French is the third-most popular at 7.7%.
- Spanish, 46.2%
- Chinese, 7.7%
- French, 7.7%
- Mandarin, 7.7%
- Portuguese, 3.8%
- Other, 26.9%
Sensor operator languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 46.2% |
| Chinese | 7.7% |
| French | 7.7% |
| Mandarin | 7.7% |
| Portuguese | 3.8% |
| Other | 26.9% |