Signal operator demographics and statistics in the US
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Signal operator gender statistics
19.3% of signal operators are women and 80.7% of signal operators are men.
- Male, 80.7%
- Female, 19.3%
Signal operator gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Male | 80.7% |
| Female | 19.3% |
Signal operator gender pay gap
Women earn 100¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$47,731
Female income
$47,558
Signal operator gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in signal operator positions over time. Currently, 19.3% of signal operators are female.
Signal operator gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 96.04% | 3.96% |
| 2011 | 93.63% | 6.37% |
| 2012 | 83.51% | 16.49% |
| 2013 | 91.02% | 8.98% |
| 2014 | 88.27% | 11.73% |
| 2015 | 88.23% | 11.77% |
| 2016 | 87.29% | 12.71% |
| 2017 | 83.64% | 16.36% |
| 2018 | 87.90% | 12.10% |
| 2019 | 87.70% | 12.30% |
| 2020 | 83.51% | 16.49% |
| 2021 | 80.75% | 19.25% |
Signal operator related jobs gender ratio
| Job title | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Signal Operator | 81% | 19% |
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Signal operator demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among signal operators is White, which makes up 55.4% of all signal operators. Comparatively, 17.1% of signal operators are Black or African American and 16.3% of signal operators are Hispanic or Latino.
- White, 55.4%
- Black or African American, 17.1%
- Hispanic or Latino, 16.3%
- Asian, 5.7%
- Unknown, 4.1%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 1.4%
Signal operator race
| Signal operator race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 55.4% |
| Black or African American | 17.1% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 16.3% |
| Asian | 5.7% |
| Unknown | 4.1% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 1.4% |
Signal operator race and ethnicity over time
See how signal operator racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Signal operator race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 72.28% | 8.37% | 3.75% | 13.06% |
| 2011 | 67.38% | 13.36% | 3.75% | 13.18% |
| 2012 | 68.61% | 18.59% | 1.72% | 8.47% |
| 2013 | 71.03% | 14.75% | 3.16% | 8.64% |
| 2014 | 63.15% | 19.30% | 3.03% | 13.56% |
| 2015 | 63.93% | 20.14% | 2.40% | 11.06% |
| 2016 | 58.79% | 23.86% | 3.18% | 12.13% |
| 2017 | 66.14% | 16.27% | 3.29% | 10.58% |
| 2018 | 58.79% | 22.22% | 4.69% | 11.51% |
| 2019 | 64.92% | 16.26% | 3.38% | 12.79% |
| 2020 | 58.76% | 15.59% | 6.84% | 10.51% |
| 2021 | 55.37% | 17.15% | 5.73% | 16.31% |
Signal operator wage gap by race
According to our data, asian signal operators have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Unknown signal operators have the lowest average salary at $47,550.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $47,550 |
| White | $47,571 |
| Black or African American | $47,816 |
| Asian | $47,895 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $47,822 |
Average signal operator age
See how the average age of signal operators varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Signal operator age by race and gender
| Race | Male age | Female age |
|---|---|---|
| White | 47 | |
| Black or African American | 52 | |
| Hispanic or Latino | 46 |
Signal operator age breakdown
The average age of signal operators is 40+ years years old, representing 74% of the signal operator population.
Signal operator age breakdown
| Signal Operator Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 74% |
| 30-40 years | 19% |
| 20-30 years | 7% |
Signal operator educational attainment
The most common degree for signal operators is bachelor's degree, with 43% of signal operators earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are associate degree degree at 22% and associate degree degree at 22%.
- Bachelor's, 43%
- Associate, 22%
- High School Diploma, 22%
- Diploma, 6%
- Other Degrees, 7%
Signal operators by degree level
| Signal operator degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 43% |
| Associate | 22% |
| High School Diploma | 22% |
| Diploma | 6% |
| Other Degrees | 7% |
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Signal operator employment statistics
Most signal operators work for a private in the government industry.
Company size where signal operators work
Below, you can see the size of companies where signal operators work.
Signal operator jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 9% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 9% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 21% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 9% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 15% |
| > 10,000 employees | 38% |
Signal operator jobs by company type
Employees with the signal operator job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most signal operators prefer to work at private companies over public companies.
Signal operator jobs by sector
| Company type | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 3% |
| Public | 27% |
| Private | 52% |
| Government | 18% |
Signal operator jobs by industry
The most common industries for signal operators are government, transportation and technology.
Signal operator industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Government | 16% |
| Fortune 500 | 14% |
| Transportation | 11% |
| Technology | 11% |
| Retail | 5% |
| Finance | 5% |
| Internet | 5% |
| Professional | 5% |
| Hospitality | 5% |
| Manufacturing | 5% |
| Energy | 3% |
| Real Estate | 3% |
| Utilities | 3% |
| Health Care | 3% |
| Education | 3% |
| Telecommunication | 3% |
Signal operator turnover and employment statistics
Signal operator unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for signal operators between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Signal operator unemployment rate by year
| Year | Signal operator unemployment rate |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 9.84% |
| 2011 | 3.03% |
| 2012 | 5.85% |
| 2013 | 5.42% |
| 2014 | 2.31% |
| 2015 | 1.96% |
| 2016 | 5.03% |
| 2017 | 2.96% |
| 2018 | 0.49% |
| 2019 | 0.45% |
| 2020 | 1.26% |
| 2021 | 4.42% |
Average signal operator tenure
The average signal operator stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 178 signal operators resumes in Zippia's database.
Signal operator tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 13% |
| 1-2 years | 30% |
| 3-4 years | 28% |
| 5-7 years | 19% |
| 8-10 years | 7% |
| 11+ years | 4% |
Signal operator LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of signal 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Valet Attendant | 3.71% | 45,768 |
| Feeder | 5.16% | 695 |
| Slag Motor Operator | 8.64% | 30,557 |
| Switchman Supervisor | 10.74% | 974 |
| Bus Attendant | 15.05% | 51,391 |
| Signal Operator | 20.72% | - |
| Flight Attendant | 31.52% | 45,878 |
Similar signal operator jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Valet Attendant | 3.71% | 45,768 |
| Feeder | 5.16% | 695 |
| Slag Motor Operator | 8.64% | 30,557 |
| Switchman Supervisor | 10.74% | 974 |
| Bus Attendant | 15.05% | 51,391 |
| Flight Attendant | 31.52% | 45,878 |
Foreign languages spoken by signal operators
The most common foreign language among signal operators is Spanish at 22.2%. The second-most popular foreign language spoken is Russian at 22.2% and Swedish is the third-most popular at 11.1%.
- Spanish, 22.2%
- Russian, 22.2%
- Swedish, 11.1%
- French, 11.1%
- Cantonese, 11.1%
- Other, 22.3%
Signal operator languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 22.2% |
| Russian | 22.2% |
| Swedish | 11.1% |
| French | 11.1% |
| Cantonese | 11.1% |
| Other | 22.3% |