Substation operator demographics and statistics in the US
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Substation operator demographics by:
Substation operator gender statistics
3.2% of substation operators are women and 96.8% of substation operators are men.
- Male, 96.8%
- Female, 3.2%
Substation operator gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Male | 96.8% |
| Female | 3.2% |
Substation operator gender pay gap
Women earn 94¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$47,168
Female income
$44,312
Substation operator gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in substation operator positions over time. Currently, 3.2% of substation operators are female.
Substation operator gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 95.74% | 4.26% |
| 2011 | 94.00% | 6.00% |
| 2012 | 97.76% | 2.24% |
| 2013 | 96.73% | 3.27% |
| 2014 | 96.21% | 3.79% |
| 2015 | 94.59% | 5.41% |
| 2016 | 96.09% | 3.91% |
| 2017 | 94.38% | 5.62% |
| 2018 | 95.35% | 4.65% |
| 2019 | 95.07% | 4.93% |
| 2020 | 96.66% | 3.34% |
| 2021 | 96.83% | 3.17% |
Substation operator related jobs gender ratio
| Job title | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Substation Operator | 97% | 3% |
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Substation operator demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among substation operators is White, which makes up 76.6% of all substation operators. Comparatively, 8.0% of substation operators are Hispanic or Latino and 6.0% of substation operators are Black or African American.
- White, 76.6%
- Hispanic or Latino, 8.0%
- Black or African American, 6.0%
- Unknown, 5.5%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 2.4%
- Asian, 1.5%
Substation operator race
| Substation operator race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 76.6% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 8.0% |
| Black or African American | 6.0% |
| Unknown | 5.5% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 2.4% |
| Asian | 1.5% |
Substation operator race and ethnicity over time
See how substation operator racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Substation operator race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 80.79% | 8.16% | 0.72% | 6.75% |
| 2011 | 79.56% | 9.51% | 1.39% | 5.60% |
| 2012 | 81.04% | 6.84% | 1.95% | 5.75% |
| 2013 | 81.62% | 7.70% | 1.27% | 5.00% |
| 2014 | 84.22% | 5.86% | 1.51% | 4.31% |
| 2015 | 82.74% | 5.81% | 2.36% | 5.37% |
| 2016 | 80.69% | 5.59% | 2.25% | 5.78% |
| 2017 | 76.63% | 9.09% | 2.48% | 8.50% |
| 2018 | 81.38% | 7.73% | 2.02% | 5.18% |
| 2019 | 78.23% | 7.17% | 2.52% | 8.15% |
| 2020 | 76.79% | 7.20% | 2.57% | 8.64% |
| 2021 | 76.57% | 6.04% | 1.51% | 8.04% |
Substation operator wage gap by race
According to our data, unknown substation operators have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Black or african american substation operators have the lowest average salary at $46,186.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $48,062 |
| White | $47,341 |
| Black or African American | $46,186 |
| Asian | $47,379 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $46,890 |
Average substation operator age
See how the average age of substation operators varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Female
Substation operator age by race and gender
| Race | Male age | Female age |
|---|---|---|
| Unknown | 49 | |
| White | 46 | 52 |
| Black or African American | 56 | |
| Hispanic or Latino | 40 |
Substation operator age breakdown
The average age of substation operators is 40+ years years old, representing 67% of the substation operator population.
Substation operator age breakdown
| Substation Operator Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 67% |
| 30-40 years | 29% |
| 20-30 years | 4% |
Substation operator educational attainment
The most common degree for substation operators is bachelor's degree, with 53% of substation operators earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are associate degree degree at 13% and associate degree degree at 13%.
- Bachelor's, 53%
- Associate, 13%
- High School Diploma, 13%
- Diploma, 9%
- Other Degrees, 12%
Substation operators by degree level
| Substation operator degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 53% |
| Associate | 13% |
| High School Diploma | 13% |
| Diploma | 9% |
| Other Degrees | 12% |
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Substation operator wage gap by degree level
According to the data, substation operators with a Bachelor's degree earn more than those without, at $51,764 annually. With a Associate degree, substation operators earn a median annual income of $47,968 compared to $45,429 for substation operators with an High School Diploma degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| High School Diploma or Less | $45,429 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $51,764 |
| Some College/ Associate Degree | $47,968 |
Substation operator employment statistics
Most substation operators work for a public in the utilities industry.
Company size where substation operators work
Below, you can see the size of companies where substation operators work.
Substation operator jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 4% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 12% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 12% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 4% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 35% |
| > 10,000 employees | 35% |
Substation operator jobs by company type
Employees with the substation operator job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most substation operators prefer to work at public companies over private companies.
Substation operator jobs by sector
| Company type | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Public | 52% |
| Private | 36% |
| Government | 12% |
Substation operator jobs by industry
The most common industries for substation operators are utilities, energy and technology.
Substation operator industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Utilities | 30% |
| Fortune 500 | 17% |
| Energy | 13% |
| Technology | 10% |
| Government | 7% |
| Manufacturing | 7% |
| Retail | 3% |
| Transportation | 3% |
| Finance | 3% |
| Media | 3% |
| Internet | 3% |
Substation operator turnover and employment statistics
Substation operator unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for substation operators between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Substation operator unemployment rate by year
| Year | Substation operator unemployment rate |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 2.20% |
| 2011 | 2.79% |
| 2012 | 3.46% |
| 2013 | 1.72% |
| 2014 | 2.26% |
| 2015 | 2.14% |
| 2016 | 1.60% |
| 2017 | 1.75% |
| 2018 | 1.38% |
| 2019 | 1.57% |
| 2020 | 1.43% |
| 2021 | 1.84% |
Average substation operator tenure
The average substation operator stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 76 substation operators resumes in Zippia's database.
Substation operator tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 16% |
| 1-2 years | 23% |
| 3-4 years | 13% |
| 5-7 years | 11% |
| 8-10 years | 11% |
| 11+ years | 25% |
Substation operator LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of substation 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Turbo Electric Operator | 4.19% | 26,374 |
| Train System Operator | 4.62% | 41,589 |
| Substation Operator | 4.80% | - |
| Gas Plant Technician | 10.89% | 15,965 |
Similar substation operator jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Turbo Electric Operator | 4.19% | 26,374 |
| Train System Operator | 4.62% | 41,589 |
| Gas Plant Technician | 10.89% | 15,965 |
Foreign languages spoken by substation operators
- Spanish, 100.0%
Substation operator languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 100.0% |