Switchboard operator assistant demographics and statistics in the US
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Switchboard operator assistant gender statistics
74.6% of switchboard operators assistant are women and 25.4% of switchboard operators assistant are men.
- Female, 74.6%
- Male, 25.4%
Switchboard operator assistant gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Female | 74.6% |
| Male | 25.4% |
Switchboard operator assistant gender pay gap
Women earn 98¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$39,674
Female income
$39,016
Switchboard operator assistant gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in switchboard operator assistant positions over time. Currently, 74.6% of switchboard operators assistant are female.
Switchboard operator assistant gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 28.51% | 71.49% |
| 2011 | 30.26% | 69.74% |
| 2012 | 28.71% | 71.29% |
| 2013 | 32.15% | 67.85% |
| 2014 | 28.85% | 71.15% |
| 2015 | 31.54% | 68.46% |
| 2016 | 34.60% | 65.40% |
| 2017 | 29.57% | 70.43% |
| 2018 | 28.51% | 71.49% |
| 2019 | 40.03% | 59.97% |
| 2020 | 42.13% | 57.87% |
| 2021 | 25.39% | 74.61% |
Switchboard operator assistant related jobs gender ratio
We compared switchboard operators assistant with similar job titles to see how gender ratios vary. As you can see, tandem operator and feeder switchboard operator have the biggest gender ratio gaps.
| Job title | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Switchboard Operator, Receptionist | 6% | 94% |
| Complaint Operator | 9% | 91% |
| Switchboard Operator | 13% | 87% |
| Switchboard Operator Assistant | 25% | 75% |
| Interceptor Operator | 77% | 23% |
| Feeder Switchboard Operator | 83% | 17% |
| Tandem Operator | 90% | 10% |
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Switchboard operator assistant demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among switchboard operators assistant is White, which makes up 60.7% of all switchboard operators assistant. Comparatively, 16.4% of switchboard operators assistant are Hispanic or Latino and 14.6% of switchboard operators assistant are Black or African American.
- White, 60.7%
- Hispanic or Latino, 16.4%
- Black or African American, 14.6%
- Unknown, 3.7%
- Asian, 3.4%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 1.2%
Switchboard operator assistant race
| Switchboard operator assistant race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 60.7% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 16.4% |
| Black or African American | 14.6% |
| Unknown | 3.7% |
| Asian | 3.4% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 1.2% |
Switchboard operator assistant race and ethnicity over time
See how switchboard operator assistant racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Switchboard operator assistant race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 65.93% | 13.25% | 2.43% | 16.19% |
| 2011 | 62.45% | 13.48% | 4.99% | 16.84% |
| 2012 | 61.91% | 16.91% | 2.59% | 14.19% |
| 2013 | 63.69% | 15.79% | 2.06% | 15.96% |
| 2014 | 62.33% | 13.09% | 3.28% | 17.70% |
| 2015 | 61.86% | 14.62% | 4.94% | 16.17% |
| 2016 | 59.35% | 14.27% | 3.45% | 19.34% |
| 2017 | 64.01% | 16.47% | 3.06% | 11.96% |
| 2018 | 64.84% | 13.70% | 3.36% | 15.16% |
| 2019 | 58.95% | 17.57% | 4.22% | 15.49% |
| 2020 | 54.06% | 15.50% | 3.24% | 19.46% |
| 2021 | 60.69% | 14.57% | 3.36% | 16.45% |
Switchboard operator assistant wage gap by race
According to our data, hispanic or latino switchboard operators assistant have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Black or african american switchboard operators assistant have the lowest average salary at $38,941.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $39,417 |
| White | $39,688 |
| Black or African American | $38,941 |
| Asian | $39,814 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $40,526 |
Average switchboard operator assistant age
See how the average age of switchboard operators assistant varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Switchboard operator assistant age by race and gender
| Race | Male age | Female age |
|---|---|---|
| White | 59 | |
| Black or African American | 53 | |
| Hispanic or Latino | 51 |
Switchboard operator assistant age breakdown
The average age of switchboard operators assistant is 40+ years years old, representing 82% of the switchboard operator assistant population.
Switchboard operator assistant age breakdown
| Switchboard Operator Assistant Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 82% |
| 30-40 years | 12% |
| 20-30 years | 6% |
Switchboard operator assistant educational attainment
The most common degree for switchboard operators assistant is bachelor's degree, with 43% of switchboard operators assistant earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are associate degree degree at 24% and associate degree degree at 23%.
- Bachelor's, 43%
- Associate, 24%
- High School Diploma, 23%
- Master's, 6%
- Other Degrees, 4%
Switchboard operators assistant by degree level
| Switchboard operator assistant degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 43% |
| Associate | 24% |
| High School Diploma | 23% |
| Master's | 6% |
| Other Degrees | 4% |
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Switchboard operator assistant employment statistics
Most switchboard operators assistant work for a private in the education industry.
Company size where switchboard operators assistant work
Below, you can see the size of companies where switchboard operators assistant work.
Switchboard operator assistant jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 4% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 11% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 29% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 15% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 23% |
| > 10,000 employees | 18% |
Switchboard operator assistant jobs by company type
Employees with the switchboard operator assistant job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most switchboard operators assistant prefer to work at private companies over education companies.
Switchboard operator assistant jobs by sector
| Company type | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 24% |
| Public | 16% |
| Private | 54% |
| Government | 6% |
Switchboard operator assistant jobs by industry
The most common industries for switchboard operators assistant are education, professional and retail.
Switchboard operator assistant industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 21% |
| Professional | 11% |
| Retail | 11% |
| Manufacturing | 9% |
| Fortune 500 | 9% |
| Health Care | 8% |
| Government | 5% |
| Finance | 4% |
| Transportation | 3% |
| Non Profits | 3% |
| Insurance | 3% |
| Media | 2% |
| Automotive | 2% |
| Energy | 2% |
| Hospitality | 2% |
| Technology | 2% |
| Start-up | 1% |
| Real Estate | 1% |
| Construction | 1% |
| Telecommunication | 1% |
Switchboard operator assistant turnover and employment statistics
Switchboard operator assistant unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for switchboard operators assistant between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Switchboard operator assistant unemployment rate by year
| Year | Switchboard operator assistant unemployment rate |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 9.91% |
| 2011 | 10.86% |
| 2012 | 9.07% |
| 2013 | 9.46% |
| 2014 | 8.20% |
| 2015 | 6.13% |
| 2016 | 5.22% |
| 2017 | 4.58% |
| 2018 | 4.44% |
| 2019 | 3.88% |
| 2020 | 4.57% |
| 2021 | 10.47% |
Average switchboard operator assistant tenure
The average switchboard operator assistant stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 505 switchboard operators assistant resumes in Zippia's database.
Switchboard operator assistant tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 21% |
| 1-2 years | 33% |
| 3-4 years | 15% |
| 5-7 years | 15% |
| 8-10 years | 4% |
| 11+ years | 12% |
Switchboard operator assistant LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of switchboard operators assistant 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Operations/Dispatch | 6.75% | 60,313 |
| Accounting Assistant | 6.76% | 63,945 |
| Executive Office Manager | 7.79% | 98,844 |
| Parcel Assistant | 8.68% | 10,187 |
| Loan Documentation Specialist | 9.31% | 11,768 |
| Long Lines Operator | 10.75% | 28,139 |
| Switchboard Operator Assistant | 19.13% | - |
Similar switchboard operator assistant jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Operations/Dispatch | 6.75% | 60,313 |
| Accounting Assistant | 6.76% | 63,945 |
| Executive Office Manager | 7.79% | 98,844 |
| Parcel Assistant | 8.68% | 10,187 |
| Loan Documentation Specialist | 9.31% | 11,768 |
| Long Lines Operator | 10.75% | 28,139 |
Foreign languages spoken by switchboard operators assistant
The most common foreign language among switchboard operators assistant is Spanish at 62.5%. The second-most popular foreign language spoken is Portuguese at 18.8% and Urdu is the third-most popular at 6.3%.
- Spanish, 62.5%
- Portuguese, 18.8%
- Urdu, 6.3%
- Arabic, 6.3%
- Korean, 6.3%
Switchboard operator assistant languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 62.5% |
| Portuguese | 18.8% |
| Urdu | 6.3% |
| Arabic | 6.3% |
| Korean | 6.3% |
