Shovel operator demographics and statistics in the US
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Shovel operator gender statistics
4.0% of shovel operators are women and 96.0% of shovel operators are men.
- Male, 96.0%
- Female, 4.0%
Shovel operator gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Male | 96.0% |
| Female | 4.0% |
Shovel operator gender pay gap
Women earn 98¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$37,203
Female income
$36,473
Shovel operator gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in shovel operator positions over time. Currently, 4.0% of shovel operators are female.
Shovel operator gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 98.71% | 1.29% |
| 2011 | 99.87% | 0.13% |
| 2012 | 99.57% | 0.43% |
| 2013 | 99.72% | 0.28% |
| 2014 | 99.85% | 0.15% |
| 2015 | 99.58% | 0.42% |
| 2016 | 99.41% | 0.59% |
| 2017 | 99.20% | 0.80% |
| 2018 | 97.28% | 2.72% |
| 2019 | 96.25% | 3.75% |
| 2020 | 98.09% | 1.91% |
| 2021 | 96.04% | 3.96% |
Shovel operator related jobs gender ratio
We compared shovel 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% |
| Shovel Operator | 96% | 4% |
| Green Chain Operator | 99% | 1% |
| Tower Crane Operator | 99% | 1% |
| Dredge Operator | 99% | 1% |
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Shovel operator demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among shovel operators is White, which makes up 67.3% of all shovel operators. Comparatively, 16.0% of shovel operators are Hispanic or Latino and 9.2% of shovel 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%
Shovel operator race
| Shovel 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% |
Shovel operator race and ethnicity over time
See how shovel operator racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Shovel 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% |
Shovel operator wage gap by race
According to our data, white shovel operators have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Black or african american shovel operators have the lowest average salary at $35,814.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $37,534 |
| White | $39,609 |
| Black or African American | $35,814 |
| Asian | $36,961 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $36,215 |
Average shovel operator age
See how the average age of shovel operators varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Shovel 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 |
Shovel operator age breakdown
The average age of shovel operators is 40+ years years old, representing 56% of the shovel operator population.
Shovel operator age breakdown
| Shovel Operator Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 56% |
| 30-40 years | 23% |
| 20-30 years | 20% |
Shovel operator educational attainment
The most common degree for shovel operators is high school diploma, with 52% of shovel operators earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are associate degree degree at 16% and associate degree degree at 16%.
- High School Diploma, 52%
- Associate, 16%
- Diploma, 16%
- Master's, 8%
- Other Degrees, 8%
Shovel operators by degree level
| Shovel operator degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| High School Diploma | 52% |
| Associate | 16% |
| Diploma | 16% |
| Master's | 8% |
| Other Degrees | 8% |
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Shovel operator employment statistics
Company size where shovel operators work
Below, you can see the size of companies where shovel operators work.
Shovel operator jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 3% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 17% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 27% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 3% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 23% |
| > 10,000 employees | 27% |
Shovel operator jobs by industry
The most common industries for shovel operators are manufacturing, energy and construction.
Shovel operator industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Manufacturing | 39% |
| Energy | 13% |
| Fortune 500 | 13% |
| Construction | 6% |
| Finance | 6% |
| Telecommunication | 3% |
| Media | 3% |
| Internet | 3% |
| Hospitality | 3% |
| Retail | 3% |
| Agriculture | 3% |
| Professional | 3% |
Shovel operator turnover and employment statistics
Shovel operator unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for shovel operators between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Shovel operator unemployment rate by year
| Year | Shovel 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 shovel operator tenure
The average shovel operator stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 107 shovel operators resumes in Zippia's database.
Shovel operator tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 10% |
| 1-2 years | 18% |
| 3-4 years | 18% |
| 5-7 years | 15% |
| 8-10 years | 9% |
| 11+ years | 31% |
Shovel operator LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of shovel 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Shovel Operator | 1.88% | - |
| Tractor Crane Operator | 1.94% | 30,891 |
| Hyster Machine Operator | 3.85% | 67,791 |
| Garbage Truck Helper | 4.13% | 48,266 |
| Casing In Line Feeder | 4.67% | 46,260 |
| Agricultural Produce Packer | 6.68% | 19,056 |
| Rotary Drier Feeder | 10.43% | 640 |
Similar shovel operator jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Tractor Crane Operator | 1.94% | 30,891 |
| Hyster Machine Operator | 3.85% | 67,791 |
| Garbage Truck Helper | 4.13% | 48,266 |
| Casing In Line Feeder | 4.67% | 46,260 |
| Agricultural Produce Packer | 6.68% | 19,056 |
| Rotary Drier Feeder | 10.43% | 640 |