Speed operator demographics and statistics in the US
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Speed operator gender statistics
36.5% of speed operators are women and 63.5% of speed operators are men.
- Male, 63.5%
- Female, 36.5%
Speed operator gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Male | 63.5% |
| Female | 36.5% |
Speed operator gender pay gap
Women earn 90¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$39,020
Female income
$35,075
Speed operator gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in speed operator positions over time. Currently, 36.5% of speed operators are female.
Speed operator gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 61.95% | 38.05% |
| 2011 | 62.11% | 37.89% |
| 2012 | 62.14% | 37.86% |
| 2013 | 62.79% | 37.21% |
| 2014 | 63.21% | 36.79% |
| 2015 | 64.27% | 35.73% |
| 2016 | 63.47% | 36.53% |
| 2017 | 62.69% | 37.31% |
| 2018 | 65.18% | 34.82% |
| 2019 | 64.29% | 35.71% |
| 2020 | 62.91% | 37.09% |
| 2021 | 63.46% | 36.54% |
Speed operator related jobs gender ratio
We compared speed operators with similar job titles to see how gender ratios vary. As you can see, corrugator and stone cutter have the biggest gender ratio gaps.
| Job title | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Screen Examiner | 7% | 93% |
| Cake Decorator | 9% | 91% |
| Garment Inspector | 10% | 90% |
| Speed Operator | 63% | 37% |
| Bucket Operator | 99% | 1% |
| Stone Cutter | 99% | 1% |
| Corrugator | 99% | 1% |
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Speed operator demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among speed operators is White, which makes up 61.7% of all speed operators. Comparatively, 16.3% of speed operators are Hispanic or Latino and 11.4% of speed operators are Black or African American.
- White, 61.7%
- Hispanic or Latino, 16.3%
- Black or African American, 11.4%
- Asian, 5.4%
- Unknown, 4.2%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 1.0%
Speed operator race
| Speed operator race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 61.7% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 16.3% |
| Black or African American | 11.4% |
| Asian | 5.4% |
| Unknown | 4.2% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 1.0% |
Speed operator race and ethnicity over time
See how speed operator racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Speed operator race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 65.96% | 12.69% | 4.35% | 14.74% |
| 2011 | 66.62% | 12.84% | 4.29% | 13.86% |
| 2012 | 65.30% | 12.80% | 4.37% | 15.36% |
| 2013 | 66.52% | 12.28% | 4.21% | 14.73% |
| 2014 | 65.78% | 12.27% | 4.13% | 15.29% |
| 2015 | 66.63% | 12.26% | 4.42% | 14.24% |
| 2016 | 65.50% | 12.33% | 4.42% | 15.08% |
| 2017 | 64.52% | 12.97% | 4.54% | 15.24% |
| 2018 | 66.03% | 11.95% | 4.71% | 14.79% |
| 2019 | 67.31% | 11.54% | 4.45% | 14.07% |
| 2020 | 64.51% | 11.54% | 5.42% | 14.10% |
| 2021 | 61.69% | 11.44% | 5.43% | 16.35% |
Speed operator wage gap by race
According to our data, white speed operators have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Black or african american speed operators have the lowest average salary at $37,876.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $39,723 |
| White | $40,439 |
| Black or African American | $37,876 |
| Asian | $38,625 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $38,491 |
Average speed operator age
See how the average age of speed operators varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Speed operator age by race and gender
| Race | Male age | Female age |
|---|---|---|
| Black or African American | 42 | 45 |
| Unknown | 39 | 42 |
| Asian | 46 | 46 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 42 | 45 |
| White | 43 | 48 |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 38 | 50 |
Speed operator age breakdown
The average age of speed operators is 40+ years years old, representing 59% of the speed operator population.
Speed operator age breakdown
| Speed Operator Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 59% |
| 30-40 years | 24% |
| 20-30 years | 17% |
Speed operator educational attainment
The most common degree for speed operators is high school diploma, with 31% of speed operators earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are associate degree degree at 28% and associate degree degree at 18%.
- High School Diploma, 31%
- Associate, 28%
- Bachelor's, 18%
- Master's, 5%
- Other Degrees, 18%
Speed operators by degree level
| Speed operator degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| High School Diploma | 31% |
| Associate | 28% |
| Bachelor's | 18% |
| Master's | 5% |
| Other Degrees | 18% |
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Speed operator wage gap by degree level
According to the data, speed operators with a Master's degree earn more than those without, at $42,162 annually. With a Bachelor's degree, speed operators earn a median annual income of $39,547 compared to $38,850 for speed operators with an Associate degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| Master's Degree | $42,162 |
| High School Diploma or Less | $36,379 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $39,547 |
| Some College/ Associate Degree | $38,850 |
Speed operator employment statistics
Most speed operators work for a private in the manufacturing industry.
Company size where speed operators work
Below, you can see the size of companies where speed operators work.
Speed operator jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 2% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 20% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 9% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 7% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 29% |
| > 10,000 employees | 33% |
Speed operator jobs by company type
Employees with the speed operator job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most speed operators prefer to work at private companies over public companies.
Speed operator jobs by sector
| Company type | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Public | 36% |
| Private | 57% |
| Government | 7% |
Speed operator jobs by industry
The most common industries for speed operators are manufacturing, finance and telecommunication.
Speed operator industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Manufacturing | 26% |
| Fortune 500 | 19% |
| Finance | 13% |
| Telecommunication | 7% |
| Technology | 7% |
| Government | 6% |
| Internet | 4% |
| Hospitality | 4% |
| Agriculture | 4% |
| Retail | 2% |
| Transportation | 2% |
| Energy | 2% |
| Health Care | 2% |
| Construction | 2% |
| Professional | 2% |
Speed operator turnover and employment statistics
Speed operator unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for speed operators between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Speed operator unemployment rate by year
| Year | Speed operator unemployment rate |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 13.80% |
| 2011 | 11.43% |
| 2012 | 10.36% |
| 2013 | 9.15% |
| 2014 | 7.55% |
| 2015 | 6.34% |
| 2016 | 5.52% |
| 2017 | 5.19% |
| 2018 | 4.89% |
| 2019 | 4.28% |
| 2020 | 6.59% |
| 2021 | 6.08% |
Average speed operator tenure
The average speed operator stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 119 speed operators resumes in Zippia's database.
Speed operator tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 15% |
| 1-2 years | 33% |
| 3-4 years | 16% |
| 5-7 years | 15% |
| 8-10 years | 7% |
| 11+ years | 14% |
Speed operator LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of speed 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Diesel Inspector | 4.47% | 35,689 |
| Sequencing Machine Operator | 4.75% | 57,742 |
| Speed Operator | 4.90% | - |
| Envelope Maker | 7.84% | 6,994 |
| Huller Operator | 8.41% | 26,093 |
| Rug Inspector Helper | 8.89% | 29,907 |
| X-Ray Developer | 15.21% | 74,681 |
Similar speed operator jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Diesel Inspector | 4.47% | 35,689 |
| Sequencing Machine Operator | 4.75% | 57,742 |
| Envelope Maker | 7.84% | 6,994 |
| Huller Operator | 8.41% | 26,093 |
| Rug Inspector Helper | 8.89% | 29,907 |
| X-Ray Developer | 15.21% | 74,681 |
Foreign languages spoken by speed operators
- Spanish, 100.0%
Speed operator languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 100.0% |