Tank farm operator demographics and statistics in the US
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Tank farm operator gender statistics
7.9% of tank farm operators are women and 92.1% of tank farm operators are men.
- Male, 92.1%
- Female, 7.9%
Tank farm operator gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Male | 92.1% |
| Female | 7.9% |
Tank farm operator gender pay gap
Women earn 88¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$41,601
Female income
$36,537
Tank farm operator gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in tank farm operator positions over time. Currently, 7.9% of tank farm operators are female.
Tank farm operator gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 94.23% | 5.77% |
| 2011 | 94.05% | 5.95% |
| 2012 | 93.53% | 6.47% |
| 2013 | 93.28% | 6.72% |
| 2014 | 93.04% | 6.96% |
| 2015 | 93.13% | 6.87% |
| 2016 | 92.90% | 7.10% |
| 2017 | 92.76% | 7.24% |
| 2018 | 91.92% | 8.08% |
| 2019 | 92.07% | 7.93% |
| 2020 | 92.21% | 7.79% |
| 2021 | 92.15% | 7.85% |
Tank farm operator related jobs gender ratio
We compared tank farm operators with similar job titles to see how gender ratios vary. As you can see, diesel truck driver and tank wagon driver have the biggest gender ratio gaps.
| Job title | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Bus Matron | 11% | 89% |
| Bus Escort | 18% | 82% |
| Bus Monitor | 19% | 81% |
| Tank Farm Operator | 92% | 8% |
| Wrecker Operator | 99% | 1% |
| Tank Wagon Driver | 99% | 1% |
| Diesel Truck Driver | 100% | 0% |
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Tank farm operator demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among tank farm operators is White, which makes up 52.1% of all tank farm operators. Comparatively, 24.1% of tank farm operators are Hispanic or Latino and 14.9% of tank farm operators are Black or African American.
- White, 52.1%
- Hispanic or Latino, 24.1%
- Black or African American, 14.9%
- Unknown, 4.6%
- Asian, 3.5%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.8%
Tank farm operator race
| Tank farm operator race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 52.1% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 24.1% |
| Black or African American | 14.9% |
| Unknown | 4.6% |
| Asian | 3.5% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.8% |
Tank farm operator race and ethnicity over time
See how tank farm operator racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Tank farm operator race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 61.15% | 13.63% | 2.35% | 20.39% |
| 2011 | 60.78% | 14.01% | 2.37% | 20.28% |
| 2012 | 60.07% | 14.16% | 2.52% | 20.62% |
| 2013 | 60.16% | 13.69% | 2.44% | 21.14% |
| 2014 | 59.88% | 14.14% | 2.62% | 20.79% |
| 2015 | 58.97% | 14.47% | 2.66% | 21.25% |
| 2016 | 58.18% | 14.11% | 2.76% | 22.12% |
| 2017 | 57.97% | 14.23% | 2.78% | 22.29% |
| 2018 | 57.48% | 14.28% | 3.08% | 22.30% |
| 2019 | 57.86% | 14.25% | 2.90% | 22.20% |
| 2020 | 55.08% | 14.23% | 3.14% | 22.49% |
| 2021 | 52.13% | 14.92% | 3.48% | 24.10% |
Tank farm operator wage gap by race
According to our data, white tank farm operators have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Asian tank farm operators have the lowest average salary at $41,216.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $41,702 |
| White | $42,108 |
| Black or African American | $41,379 |
| Asian | $41,216 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $41,603 |
Average tank farm operator age
See how the average age of tank farm operators varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Tank farm operator age by race and gender
| Race | Male age | Female age |
|---|---|---|
| Black or African American | 49 | 44 |
| Unknown | 46 | 39.5 |
| Asian | 46 | 43 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 45 | 43 |
| White | 51 | 48 |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 49.5 | 47 |
Tank farm operator age breakdown
The average age of tank farm operators is 40+ years years old, representing 72% of the tank farm operator population.
Tank farm operator age breakdown
| Tank Farm Operator Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 72% |
| 30-40 years | 19% |
| 20-30 years | 9% |
Tank farm operator educational attainment
The most common degree for tank farm operators is high school diploma, with 40% of tank farm operators earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are associate degree degree at 27% and associate degree degree at 14%.
- High School Diploma, 40%
- Associate, 27%
- Bachelor's, 14%
- Diploma, 14%
- Other Degrees, 5%
Tank farm operators by degree level
| Tank farm operator degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| High School Diploma | 40% |
| Associate | 27% |
| Bachelor's | 14% |
| Diploma | 14% |
| Other Degrees | 5% |
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Tank farm operator wage gap by degree level
According to the data, tank farm operators with a Associate degree earn more than those without, at $44,145 annually. With a Bachelor's degree, tank farm operators earn a median annual income of $43,591 compared to $43,153 for tank farm operators with an High School Diploma degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| Master's Degree | $38,914 |
| High School Diploma or Less | $43,153 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $43,591 |
| Some College/ Associate Degree | $44,145 |
Tank farm operator employment statistics
Company size where tank farm operators work
Below, you can see the size of companies where tank farm operators work.
Tank farm operator jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 2% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 13% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 15% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 4% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 37% |
| > 10,000 employees | 28% |
Tank farm operator jobs by industry
The most common industries for tank farm operators are manufacturing, energy and transportation.
Tank farm operator industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Manufacturing | 33% |
| Energy | 12% |
| Fortune 500 | 12% |
| Transportation | 8% |
| Utilities | 5% |
| Pharmaceutical | 4% |
| Professional | 4% |
| Finance | 3% |
| Technology | 3% |
| Internet | 2% |
| Hospitality | 2% |
| Retail | 2% |
| Real Estate | 2% |
| Agriculture | 2% |
| Media | 1% |
| Automotive | 1% |
| Construction | 1% |
| Health Care | 1% |
| Telecommunication | 1% |
| Education | 1% |
| Start-up | 1% |
Tank farm operator turnover and employment statistics
Tank farm operator unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for tank farm operators between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Tank farm operator unemployment rate by year
| Year | Tank farm operator unemployment rate |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 10.33% |
| 2011 | 8.73% |
| 2012 | 7.76% |
| 2013 | 6.88% |
| 2014 | 5.54% |
| 2015 | 4.98% |
| 2016 | 4.17% |
| 2017 | 4.08% |
| 2018 | 3.68% |
| 2019 | 3.45% |
| 2020 | 5.26% |
| 2021 | 5.44% |
Average tank farm operator tenure
The average tank farm operator stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 275 tank farm operators resumes in Zippia's database.
Tank farm operator tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 18% |
| 1-2 years | 27% |
| 3-4 years | 13% |
| 5-7 years | 21% |
| 8-10 years | 5% |
| 11+ years | 16% |
Tank farm operator LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of tank farm 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Street Sweeper | 1.73% | 758 |
| Tank Farm Operator | 3.95% | - |
| Taxi Cab Driver | 6.17% | 155,126 |
| Transit Operator | 8.69% | 30,489 |
| School Boat Driver | 8.77% | 55,621 |
Similar tank farm operator jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Street Sweeper | 1.73% | 758 |
| Taxi Cab Driver | 6.17% | 155,126 |
| Transit Operator | 8.69% | 30,489 |
| School Boat Driver | 8.77% | 55,621 |
Foreign languages spoken by tank farm operators
- Spanish, 100.0%
Tank farm operator languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 100.0% |