Silo operator demographics and statistics in the US
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Silo operator gender statistics
2.9% of silo operators are women and 97.1% of silo operators are men.
- Male, 97.1%
- Female, 2.9%
Silo operator gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Male | 97.1% |
| Female | 2.9% |
Silo operator gender pay gap
Women earn 86¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$54,618
Female income
$46,974
Silo operator gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in silo operator positions over time. Currently, 2.9% of silo operators are female.
Silo operator gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 97.98% | 2.02% |
| 2011 | 97.98% | 2.02% |
| 2012 | 97.25% | 2.75% |
| 2013 | 95.99% | 4.01% |
| 2014 | 95.20% | 4.80% |
| 2015 | 96.51% | 3.49% |
| 2016 | 96.55% | 3.45% |
| 2017 | 96.08% | 3.92% |
| 2018 | 98.45% | 1.55% |
| 2019 | 98.40% | 1.60% |
| 2020 | 96.89% | 3.11% |
| 2021 | 97.06% | 2.94% |
Silo operator related jobs gender ratio
We compared silo 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% |
| Silo Operator | 97% | 3% |
| Green Chain Operator | 99% | 1% |
| Tower Crane Operator | 99% | 1% |
| Dredge Operator | 99% | 1% |
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Silo operator demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among silo operators is White, which makes up 73.5% of all silo operators. Comparatively, 13.8% of silo operators are Hispanic or Latino and 6.7% of silo operators are Black or African American.
- White, 73.5%
- Hispanic or Latino, 13.8%
- Black or African American, 6.7%
- Unknown, 4.3%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.9%
- Asian, 0.8%
Silo operator race
| Silo operator race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 73.5% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 13.8% |
| Black or African American | 6.7% |
| Unknown | 4.3% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.9% |
| Asian | 0.8% |
Silo operator race and ethnicity over time
See how silo operator racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Silo operator race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 69.50% | 12.30% | 1.10% | 14.43% |
| 2011 | 76.10% | 11.22% | 0.49% | 7.32% |
| 2012 | 70.70% | 9.77% | 0.47% | 15.81% |
| 2013 | 79.89% | 5.29% | 1.06% | 11.11% |
| 2014 | 71.88% | 10.42% | 1.04% | 15.10% |
| 2015 | 68.89% | 11.67% | 1.67% | 11.11% |
| 2016 | 61.35% | 19.04% | 1.10% | 15.34% |
| 2017 | 79.49% | 8.14% | 1.10% | 6.89% |
| 2018 | 75.85% | 7.55% | 1.51% | 12.08% |
| 2019 | 76.67% | 6.06% | 0.91% | 12.42% |
| 2020 | 78.00% | 4.40% | 2.00% | 11.60% |
| 2021 | 73.52% | 6.72% | 0.79% | 13.83% |
Silo operator wage gap by race
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $55,421 |
| White | $57,025 |
| Black or African American | $52,263 |
| Asian | $54,585 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $53,909 |
Silo operator age breakdown
The average age of silo operators is 40+ years years old, representing 49% of the silo operator population.
Silo operator age breakdown
| Silo Operator Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 49% |
| 30-40 years | 30% |
| 20-30 years | 21% |
Silo operator educational attainment
The most common degree for silo operators is high school diploma, with 55% of silo operators earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are bachelor's degree degree at 18% and bachelor's degree degree at 18%.
- High School Diploma, 55%
- Bachelor's, 18%
- Associate, 18%
- Diploma, 5%
- Other Degrees, 4%
Silo operators by degree level
| Silo operator degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| High School Diploma | 55% |
| Bachelor's | 18% |
| Associate | 18% |
| Diploma | 5% |
| Other Degrees | 4% |
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Silo operator wage gap by degree level
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| High School Diploma or Less | $53,961 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $55,383 |
| Some College/ Associate Degree | $56,701 |
Silo operator employment statistics
Company size where silo operators work
Below, you can see the size of companies where silo operators work.
Silo operator jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 3% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 10% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 13% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 7% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 40% |
| > 10,000 employees | 27% |
Silo operator turnover and employment statistics
Silo operator unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for silo operators between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Silo operator unemployment rate by year
| Year | Silo operator unemployment rate |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 11.11% |
| 2011 | 15.91% |
| 2012 | 15.69% |
| 2013 | 7.84% |
| 2014 | 9.80% |
| 2015 | 9.32% |
| 2016 | 7.89% |
| 2017 | 5.51% |
| 2018 | 5.09% |
| 2019 | 4.17% |
| 2020 | 8.11% |
| 2021 | 5.12% |
Average silo operator tenure
The average silo operator stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 72 silo operators resumes in Zippia's database.
Silo operator tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 33% |
| 1-2 years | 34% |
| 3-4 years | 13% |
| 5-7 years | 10% |
| 8-10 years | 4% |
| 11+ years | 6% |
Silo operator LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of silo 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Cantilever Crane Operator | 1.94% | 26,202 |
| Skidder Operator | 3.85% | 42,263 |
| Refuse Collector | 4.13% | 3,298 |
| Silo Operator | 4.33% | - |
| Cellar Worker | 4.67% | 22,356 |
| Checker And Packer | 6.68% | 22,858 |
| Machine Feeder | 10.43% | 31,127 |
Similar silo operator jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Cantilever Crane Operator | 1.94% | 26,202 |
| Skidder Operator | 3.85% | 42,263 |
| Refuse Collector | 4.13% | 3,298 |
| Cellar Worker | 4.67% | 22,356 |
| Checker And Packer | 6.68% | 22,858 |
| Machine Feeder | 10.43% | 31,127 |