Special equipment operator demographics and statistics in the US
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Special equipment operator gender statistics
12.8% of special equipment operators are women and 87.2% of special equipment operators are men.
- Male, 87.2%
- Female, 12.8%
Special equipment operator gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Male | 87.2% |
| Female | 12.8% |
Special equipment operator gender pay gap
Women earn 98¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$46,175
Female income
$45,136
Special equipment operator gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in special equipment operator positions over time. Currently, 12.8% of special equipment operators are female.
Special equipment operator gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 97.94% | 2.06% |
| 2011 | 95.40% | 4.60% |
| 2012 | 95.40% | 4.60% |
| 2013 | 96.95% | 3.05% |
| 2014 | 97.61% | 2.39% |
| 2015 | 95.40% | 4.60% |
| 2016 | 97.32% | 2.68% |
| 2017 | 96.40% | 3.60% |
| 2018 | 96.75% | 3.25% |
| 2019 | 95.40% | 4.60% |
| 2020 | 92.66% | 7.34% |
| 2021 | 87.20% | 12.80% |
Special equipment operator related jobs gender ratio
| Job title | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Special Equipment Operator | 87% | 13% |
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Special equipment operator demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among special equipment operators is White, which makes up 50.6% of all special equipment operators. Comparatively, 25.5% of special equipment operators are Hispanic or Latino and 17.4% of special equipment operators are Black or African American.
- White, 50.6%
- Hispanic or Latino, 25.5%
- Black or African American, 17.4%
- Unknown, 3.7%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 1.8%
- Asian, 1.0%
Special equipment operator race
| Special equipment operator race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 50.6% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 25.5% |
| Black or African American | 17.4% |
| Unknown | 3.7% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 1.8% |
| Asian | 1.0% |
Special equipment operator race and ethnicity over time
See how special equipment operator racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Special equipment operator race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 66.40% | 10.20% | 0.72% | 18.31% |
| 2011 | 62.87% | 16.72% | 1.32% | 14.67% |
| 2012 | 69.68% | 7.85% | 0.73% | 14.08% |
| 2013 | 63.70% | 15.81% | 0.89% | 14.78% |
| 2014 | 65.68% | 14.85% | 1.32% | 14.55% |
| 2015 | 64.62% | 14.53% | 1.32% | 16.55% |
| 2016 | 56.12% | 17.63% | 0.87% | 18.39% |
| 2017 | 71.49% | 10.58% | 1.15% | 12.55% |
| 2018 | 61.81% | 12.59% | 1.32% | 18.82% |
| 2019 | 68.27% | 5.28% | 2.83% | 18.84% |
| 2020 | 54.66% | 6.48% | 2.26% | 27.93% |
| 2021 | 50.59% | 17.39% | 1.01% | 25.48% |
Special equipment operator wage gap by race
According to our data, asian special equipment operators have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Black or african american special equipment operators have the lowest average salary at $44,718.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $45,681 |
| White | $46,098 |
| Black or African American | $44,718 |
| Asian | $48,609 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $45,857 |
Special equipment operator age breakdown
The average age of special equipment operators is 40+ years years old, representing 64% of the special equipment operator population.
Special equipment operator age breakdown
| Special Equipment Operator Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 64% |
| 30-40 years | 26% |
| 20-30 years | 10% |
Special equipment operator educational attainment
The most common degree for special equipment operators is high school diploma, with 34% of special equipment operators earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are bachelor's degree degree at 29% and bachelor's degree degree at 17%.
- High School Diploma, 34%
- Bachelor's, 29%
- Associate, 17%
- Diploma, 10%
- Other Degrees, 10%
Special equipment operators by degree level
| Special equipment operator degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| High School Diploma | 34% |
| Bachelor's | 29% |
| Associate | 17% |
| Diploma | 10% |
| Other Degrees | 10% |
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Special equipment operator wage gap by degree level
According to the data, special equipment operators with a Bachelor's degree earn more than those without, at $49,322 annually. With a Master's degree, special equipment operators earn a median annual income of $48,034 compared to $47,414 for special equipment operators with an Associate degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| Master's Degree | $48,034 |
| High School Diploma or Less | $44,562 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $49,322 |
| Some College/ Associate Degree | $47,414 |
Special equipment operator employment statistics
Most special equipment operators work for a private in the government industry.
Company size where special equipment operators work
Below, you can see the size of companies where special equipment operators work.
Special equipment operator jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 2% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 7% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 29% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 5% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 24% |
| > 10,000 employees | 32% |
Special equipment operator jobs by company type
Employees with the special equipment operator job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most special equipment operators prefer to work at private companies over public companies.
Special equipment operator jobs by sector
| Company type | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 10% |
| Public | 23% |
| Private | 45% |
| Government | 23% |
Special equipment operator jobs by industry
The most common industries for special equipment operators are government, transportation and education.
Special equipment operator industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Government | 19% |
| Transportation | 17% |
| Fortune 500 | 11% |
| Education | 9% |
| Retail | 6% |
| Health Care | 4% |
| Construction | 4% |
| Manufacturing | 4% |
| Technology | 4% |
| Energy | 4% |
| Pharmaceutical | 2% |
| Finance | 2% |
| Media | 2% |
| Start-up | 2% |
| Non Profits | 2% |
| Utilities | 2% |
| Internet | 2% |
| Telecommunication | 2% |
Special equipment operator turnover and employment statistics
Special equipment operator unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for special equipment operators between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Special equipment operator unemployment rate by year
| Year | Special equipment operator unemployment rate |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 5.80% |
| 2011 | 6.35% |
| 2012 | 11.54% |
| 2013 | 5.43% |
| 2014 | 1.77% |
| 2015 | 4.44% |
| 2016 | 2.91% |
| 2017 | 4.00% |
| 2018 | 3.49% |
| 2019 | 5.88% |
| 2020 | 1.28% |
| 2021 | 2.35% |
Average special equipment operator tenure
The average special equipment operator stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 144 special equipment operators resumes in Zippia's database.
Special equipment operator tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 15% |
| 1-2 years | 24% |
| 3-4 years | 18% |
| 5-7 years | 19% |
| 8-10 years | 7% |
| 11+ years | 17% |
Special equipment operator LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of special equipment 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Fence Builder | 2.28% | 2,963 |
| Elevator Serviceman | 3.71% | 539 |
| Hot Oiler | 4.29% | 327 |
| Plans Examiner | 5.17% | 4,018 |
| Segmental Wall Installer | 5.18% | 15,057 |
| Special Equipment Operator | 9.78% | - |
Similar special equipment operator jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Fence Builder | 2.28% | 2,963 |
| Elevator Serviceman | 3.71% | 539 |
| Hot Oiler | 4.29% | 327 |
| Plans Examiner | 5.17% | 4,018 |
| Segmental Wall Installer | 5.18% | 15,057 |
Foreign languages spoken by special equipment operators
- Spanish, 66.7%
- Polish, 33.3%
Special equipment operator languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 66.7% |
| Polish | 33.3% |
