Service unit operator demographics and statistics in the US
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Service unit operator gender statistics
32.0% of service unit operators are women and 68.0% of service unit operators are men.
- Male, 68.0%
- Female, 32.0%
Service unit operator gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Male | 68.0% |
| Female | 32.0% |
Service unit operator gender pay gap
Women earn 93¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$46,824
Female income
$43,728
Service unit operator gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in service unit operator positions over time. Currently, 32.0% of service unit operators are female.
Service unit operator gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 78.70% | 21.30% |
| 2011 | 77.53% | 22.47% |
| 2012 | 76.58% | 23.42% |
| 2013 | 66.81% | 33.19% |
| 2014 | 68.61% | 31.39% |
| 2015 | 67.01% | 32.99% |
| 2016 | 73.74% | 26.26% |
| 2017 | 60.19% | 39.81% |
| 2018 | 70.69% | 29.31% |
| 2019 | 65.41% | 34.59% |
| 2020 | 71.43% | 28.57% |
| 2021 | 68.00% | 32.00% |
Service unit operator related jobs gender ratio
We compared service unit operators with similar job titles to see how gender ratios vary. As you can see, relief driller and oil field roustabout have the biggest gender ratio gaps.
| Job title | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Duck Bill Operator | 25% | 75% |
| Service Unit Operator | 68% | 32% |
| Lead Miner, Blasting | 98% | 2% |
| Oil Field Roustabout | 99% | 1% |
| Relief Driller | 99% | 1% |
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Service unit operator demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among service unit operators is White, which makes up 63.2% of all service unit operators. Comparatively, 19.2% of service unit operators are Hispanic or Latino and 9.9% of service unit operators are Black or African American.
- White, 63.2%
- Hispanic or Latino, 19.2%
- Black or African American, 9.9%
- Unknown, 4.2%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 2.3%
- Asian, 1.2%
Service unit operator race
| Service unit operator race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 63.2% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 19.2% |
| Black or African American | 9.9% |
| Unknown | 4.2% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 2.3% |
| Asian | 1.2% |
Service unit operator race and ethnicity over time
See how service unit operator racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Service unit operator race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 70.12% | 9.58% | 0.39% | 16.26% |
| 2011 | 69.76% | 7.93% | 0.55% | 17.63% |
| 2012 | 68.72% | 8.88% | 0.40% | 18.01% |
| 2013 | 66.92% | 8.61% | 0.53% | 19.10% |
| 2014 | 65.34% | 9.75% | 0.51% | 19.45% |
| 2015 | 68.01% | 8.86% | 0.37% | 19.38% |
| 2016 | 67.56% | 8.56% | 0.62% | 19.66% |
| 2017 | 66.35% | 8.81% | 0.32% | 19.45% |
| 2018 | 71.72% | 8.57% | 0.38% | 15.72% |
| 2019 | 66.65% | 8.31% | 0.67% | 20.97% |
| 2020 | 62.31% | 10.18% | 0.56% | 21.70% |
| 2021 | 63.25% | 9.89% | 1.22% | 19.20% |
Service unit operator wage gap by race
According to our data, white service unit operators have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Asian service unit operators have the lowest average salary at $45,274.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $46,165 |
| White | $50,180 |
| Black or African American | $45,780 |
| Asian | $45,274 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $46,878 |
Average service unit operator age
See how the average age of service unit operators varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Service unit operator age by race and gender
| Race | Male age | Female age |
|---|---|---|
| White | 40 | |
| Black or African American | 48 | |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 32 | |
| Hispanic or Latino | 35 |
Service unit operator age breakdown
The average age of service unit operators is 40+ years years old, representing 49% of the service unit operator population.
Service unit operator age breakdown
| Service Unit Operator Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 49% |
| 30-40 years | 30% |
| 20-30 years | 22% |
Service unit operator educational attainment
The most common degree for service unit operators is high school diploma, with 45% of service unit operators earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are bachelor's degree degree at 27% and bachelor's degree degree at 15%.
- High School Diploma, 45%
- Bachelor's, 27%
- Associate, 15%
- Diploma, 8%
- Other Degrees, 5%
Service unit operators by degree level
| Service unit operator degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| High School Diploma | 45% |
| Bachelor's | 27% |
| Associate | 15% |
| Diploma | 8% |
| Other Degrees | 5% |
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Service unit operator wage gap by degree level
According to the data, service unit operators with a Associate degree earn more than those without, at $52,542 annually. With a Bachelor's degree, service unit operators earn a median annual income of $49,999 compared to $45,167 for service unit operators with an High School Diploma degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| High School Diploma or Less | $45,167 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $49,999 |
| Some College/ Associate Degree | $52,542 |
Service unit operator employment statistics
Most service unit operators work for a private in the health care industry.
Company size where service unit operators work
Below, you can see the size of companies where service unit operators work.
Service unit operator jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 2% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 13% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 22% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 36% |
| > 10,000 employees | 27% |
Service unit operator jobs by company type
Employees with the service unit operator job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most service unit operators prefer to work at private companies over public companies.
Service unit operator jobs by sector
| Company type | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 2% |
| Public | 24% |
| Private | 64% |
| Government | 10% |
Service unit operator jobs by industry
The most common industries for service unit operators are health care, transportation and finance.
Service unit operator industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Health Care | 20% |
| Transportation | 10% |
| Fortune 500 | 10% |
| Finance | 8% |
| Manufacturing | 6% |
| Government | 6% |
| Energy | 6% |
| Construction | 6% |
| Retail | 6% |
| Professional | 4% |
| Media | 2% |
| Utilities | 2% |
| Education | 2% |
| Hospitality | 2% |
| Automotive | 2% |
| Agriculture | 2% |
| Start-up | 2% |
| Telecommunication | 2% |
Service unit operator turnover and employment statistics
Service unit operator unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for service unit operators between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Service unit operator unemployment rate by year
| Year | Service unit operator unemployment rate |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 12.16% |
| 2011 | 8.43% |
| 2012 | 7.78% |
| 2013 | 8.04% |
| 2014 | 6.09% |
| 2015 | 11.90% |
| 2016 | 13.78% |
| 2017 | 6.52% |
| 2018 | 4.80% |
| 2019 | 4.61% |
| 2020 | 12.55% |
| 2021 | 11.41% |
Average service unit operator tenure
The average service unit operator stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 275 service unit operators resumes in Zippia's database.
Service unit operator tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 37% |
| 1-2 years | 27% |
| 3-4 years | 12% |
| 5-7 years | 12% |
| 8-10 years | 4% |
| 11+ years | 9% |
Service unit operator LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of service unit 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Service Unit Operator | 2.29% | - |
| Hydraulic Operator | 2.32% | 26,263 |
| Blasting Production Technician | 2.64% | 76,063 |
| Continuous Mining Machine Coal Miner | 4.26% | 32,097 |
Similar service unit operator jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Hydraulic Operator | 2.32% | 26,263 |
| Blasting Production Technician | 2.64% | 76,063 |
| Continuous Mining Machine Coal Miner | 4.26% | 32,097 |
Foreign languages spoken by service unit operators
The most common foreign language among service unit operators is Spanish at 60.0%. The second-most popular foreign language spoken is Mandarin at 20.0% and Carrier is the third-most popular at 20.0%.
- Spanish, 60.0%
- Mandarin, 20.0%
- Carrier, 20.0%
Service unit operator languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 60.0% |
| Mandarin | 20.0% |
| Carrier | 20.0% |