Station operator demographics and statistics in the US
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Station operator gender statistics
17.5% of station operators are women and 82.5% of station operators are men.
- Male, 82.5%
- Female, 17.5%
Station operator gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Male | 82.5% |
| Female | 17.5% |
Station operator gender pay gap
Women earn $1.02 for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$39,649
Female income
$40,444
Station operator gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in station operator positions over time. Currently, 17.5% of station operators are female.
Station operator gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 94.24% | 5.76% |
| 2011 | 95.39% | 4.61% |
| 2012 | 82.87% | 17.13% |
| 2013 | 93.30% | 6.70% |
| 2014 | 85.41% | 14.59% |
| 2015 | 92.64% | 7.36% |
| 2016 | 95.27% | 4.73% |
| 2017 | 84.11% | 15.89% |
| 2018 | 92.43% | 7.57% |
| 2019 | 82.69% | 17.31% |
| 2020 | 93.64% | 6.36% |
| 2021 | 82.51% | 17.49% |
Station operator related jobs gender ratio
We compared station 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% |
| Station Operator | 83% | 17% |
| Green Chain Operator | 99% | 1% |
| Tower Crane Operator | 99% | 1% |
| Dredge Operator | 99% | 1% |
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Station operator demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among station operators is White, which makes up 59.0% of all station operators. Comparatively, 20.7% of station operators are Hispanic or Latino and 12.1% of station operators are Black or African American.
- White, 59.0%
- Hispanic or Latino, 20.7%
- Black or African American, 12.1%
- Unknown, 4.5%
- Asian, 2.3%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 1.4%
Station operator race
| Station operator race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 59.0% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 20.7% |
| Black or African American | 12.1% |
| Unknown | 4.5% |
| Asian | 2.3% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 1.4% |
Station operator race and ethnicity over time
See how station operator racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Station operator race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 75.78% | 6.93% | 0.35% | 14.54% |
| 2011 | 71.30% | 8.12% | 0.57% | 17.20% |
| 2012 | 72.47% | 10.05% | 0.56% | 13.67% |
| 2013 | 73.58% | 7.41% | 1.03% | 15.90% |
| 2014 | 72.55% | 6.63% | 0.53% | 15.78% |
| 2015 | 70.48% | 9.16% | 1.33% | 17.40% |
| 2016 | 75.83% | 7.95% | 0.86% | 12.22% |
| 2017 | 72.87% | 9.06% | 1.03% | 15.22% |
| 2018 | 71.47% | 7.14% | 0.97% | 17.44% |
| 2019 | 70.63% | 8.00% | 1.79% | 16.53% |
| 2020 | 72.09% | 6.92% | 1.15% | 16.64% |
| 2021 | 59.01% | 12.09% | 2.28% | 20.68% |
Station operator wage gap by race
According to our data, asian station operators have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Hispanic or latino station operators have the lowest average salary at $36,958.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $38,886 |
| White | $41,317 |
| Black or African American | $38,288 |
| Asian | $43,100 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $36,958 |
Station operator age breakdown
The average age of station operators is 40+ years years old, representing 50% of the station operator population.
Station operator age breakdown
| Station Operator Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 50% |
| 30-40 years | 32% |
| 20-30 years | 18% |
Station operator educational attainment
The most common degree for station operators is bachelor's degree, with 34% of station operators earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are high school diploma degree at 30% and high school diploma degree at 24%.
- Bachelor's, 34%
- High School Diploma, 30%
- Associate, 24%
- Diploma, 6%
- Other Degrees, 6%
Station operators by degree level
| Station operator degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 34% |
| High School Diploma | 30% |
| Associate | 24% |
| Diploma | 6% |
| Other Degrees | 6% |
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Station operator employment statistics
Most station operators work for a private in the manufacturing industry.
Company size where station operators work
Below, you can see the size of companies where station operators work.
Station operator jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 3% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 13% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 19% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 10% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 28% |
| > 10,000 employees | 26% |
Station operator jobs by company type
Employees with the station operator job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most station operators prefer to work at private companies over public companies.
Station operator jobs by sector
| Company type | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 6% |
| Public | 32% |
| Private | 48% |
| Government | 14% |
Station operator jobs by industry
The most common industries for station operators are manufacturing, government and energy.
Station operator industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Manufacturing | 14% |
| Fortune 500 | 13% |
| Government | 12% |
| Energy | 10% |
| Utilities | 7% |
| Professional | 7% |
| Technology | 7% |
| Education | 5% |
| Construction | 4% |
| Transportation | 3% |
| Media | 2% |
| Finance | 2% |
| Automotive | 2% |
| Hospitality | 2% |
| Retail | 2% |
| Telecommunication | 2% |
| Internet | 1% |
| Health Care | 1% |
| Non Profits | 1% |
| Real Estate | 1% |
| Agriculture | 1% |
| Insurance | 1% |
Station operator turnover and employment statistics
Station operator unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for station operators between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Station operator unemployment rate by year
| Year | Station operator unemployment rate |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 6.43% |
| 2011 | 3.61% |
| 2012 | 2.96% |
| 2013 | 1.40% |
| 2014 | 3.28% |
| 2015 | 3.79% |
| 2016 | 2.50% |
| 2017 | 2.25% |
| 2018 | 2.56% |
| 2019 | 1.72% |
| 2020 | 4.22% |
| 2021 | 6.77% |
Average station operator tenure
The average station operator stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 893 station operators resumes in Zippia's database.
Station operator tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 17% |
| 1-2 years | 30% |
| 3-4 years | 25% |
| 5-7 years | 13% |
| 8-10 years | 5% |
| 11+ years | 10% |
Station operator LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of station 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Bridge Crane Operator | 1.94% | 30,861 |
| Baler | 3.85% | 8,979 |
| Front Loader Residential Driver | 4.13% | 79,699 |
| Casing In Line Feeder | 4.67% | 46,260 |
| Case Folder | 6.68% | 21,794 |
| Station Operator | 8.17% | - |
| Chopper | 10.43% | 529 |
Similar station operator jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Bridge Crane Operator | 1.94% | 30,861 |
| Baler | 3.85% | 8,979 |
| Front Loader Residential Driver | 4.13% | 79,699 |
| Casing In Line Feeder | 4.67% | 46,260 |
| Case Folder | 6.68% | 21,794 |
| Chopper | 10.43% | 529 |
Foreign languages spoken by station operators
The most common foreign language among station operators is Spanish at 70.0%. The second-most popular foreign language spoken is German at 15.0% and Carrier is the third-most popular at 5.0%.
- Spanish, 70.0%
- German, 15.0%
- Carrier, 5.0%
- French, 5.0%
- Italian, 5.0%
Station operator languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 70.0% |
| German | 15.0% |
| Carrier | 5.0% |
| French | 5.0% |
| Italian | 5.0% |
