Tanker demographics and statistics in the US
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Tanker gender statistics
9.0% of tankers are women and 91.0% of tankers are men.
- Male, 91.0%
- Female, 9.0%
Tanker gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Male | 91.0% |
| Female | 9.0% |
Tanker gender pay gap
Women earn 80¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$44,131
Female income
$35,374
Tanker gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in tanker positions over time. Currently, 9.0% of tankers are female.
Tanker gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 92.77% | 7.23% |
| 2011 | 91.31% | 8.69% |
| 2012 | 95.42% | 4.58% |
| 2013 | 94.42% | 5.58% |
| 2014 | 94.85% | 5.15% |
| 2015 | 96.63% | 3.37% |
| 2016 | 95.58% | 4.42% |
| 2017 | 95.80% | 4.20% |
| 2018 | 95.12% | 4.88% |
| 2019 | 94.71% | 5.29% |
| 2020 | 95.04% | 4.96% |
| 2021 | 90.97% | 9.03% |
Tanker related jobs gender ratio
| Job title | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Tanker | 91% | 9% |
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Tanker demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among tankers is White, which makes up 73.7% of all tankers. Comparatively, 11.7% of tankers are Hispanic or Latino and 5.6% of tankers are Unknown.
- White, 73.7%
- Hispanic or Latino, 11.7%
- Unknown, 5.6%
- Black or African American, 5.1%
- Asian, 2.4%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 1.5%
Tanker race
| Tanker race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 73.7% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 11.7% |
| Unknown | 5.6% |
| Black or African American | 5.1% |
| Asian | 2.4% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 1.5% |
Tanker race and ethnicity over time
See how tanker racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Tanker race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 78.33% | 4.71% | 2.47% | 11.94% |
| 2011 | 77.99% | 5.10% | 2.32% | 12.44% |
| 2012 | 78.95% | 2.78% | 2.21% | 14.24% |
| 2013 | 77.76% | 4.20% | 1.97% | 12.11% |
| 2014 | 75.24% | 5.60% | 1.26% | 15.38% |
| 2015 | 77.19% | 4.13% | 1.47% | 15.89% |
| 2016 | 77.27% | 4.43% | 1.40% | 14.97% |
| 2017 | 75.67% | 2.78% | 2.44% | 15.88% |
| 2018 | 77.68% | 4.99% | 2.44% | 11.93% |
| 2019 | 78.42% | 4.35% | 1.69% | 14.00% |
| 2020 | 72.40% | 5.49% | 2.54% | 12.31% |
| 2021 | 73.72% | 5.06% | 2.39% | 11.73% |
Tanker wage gap by race
According to our data, white tankers have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Asian tankers have the lowest average salary at $39,195.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $43,454 |
| White | $49,453 |
| Black or African American | $44,925 |
| Asian | $39,195 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $44,235 |
Tanker age breakdown
The average age of tankers is 40+ years years old, representing 54% of the tanker population.
Tanker age breakdown
| Tanker Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 54% |
| 30-40 years | 34% |
| 20-30 years | 11% |
Tanker educational attainment
The most common degree for tankers is high school diploma, with 43% of tankers earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are diploma degree at 18% and diploma degree at 17%.
- High School Diploma, 43%
- Diploma, 18%
- Bachelor's, 17%
- Associate, 12%
- Other Degrees, 10%
Tankers by degree level
| Tanker degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| High School Diploma | 43% |
| Diploma | 18% |
| Bachelor's | 17% |
| Associate | 12% |
| Other Degrees | 10% |
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Tanker wage gap by degree level
According to the data, tankers with a Bachelor's degree earn more than those without, at $51,292 annually. With a High School Diploma degree, tankers earn a median annual income of $49,772 compared to $45,561 for tankers with an Associate degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| High School Diploma or Less | $49,772 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $51,292 |
| Some College/ Associate Degree | $45,561 |
Tanker employment statistics
Most tankers work for a private in the manufacturing industry.
Company size where tankers work
Below, you can see the size of companies where tankers work.
Tanker jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 6% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 12% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 24% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 6% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 27% |
| > 10,000 employees | 24% |
Tanker jobs by company type
Employees with the tanker job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most tankers prefer to work at private companies over public companies.
Tanker jobs by sector
| Company type | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Public | 26% |
| Private | 55% |
| Government | 19% |
Tanker jobs by industry
The most common industries for tankers are manufacturing, government and energy.
Tanker industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Manufacturing | 21% |
| Government | 18% |
| Energy | 15% |
| Transportation | 9% |
| Professional | 9% |
| Finance | 6% |
| Hospitality | 6% |
| Retail | 3% |
| Internet | 3% |
| Construction | 3% |
| Technology | 3% |
| Start-up | 3% |
Tanker turnover and employment statistics
Tanker unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for tankers between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Tanker unemployment rate by year
| Year | Tanker unemployment rate |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 9.77% |
| 2011 | 12.19% |
| 2012 | 10.98% |
| 2013 | 7.81% |
| 2014 | 5.57% |
| 2015 | 4.99% |
| 2016 | 4.74% |
| 2017 | 3.61% |
| 2018 | 3.08% |
| 2019 | 2.10% |
| 2020 | 7.41% |
| 2021 | 4.90% |
Average tanker tenure
The average tanker stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 476 tankers resumes in Zippia's database.
Tanker tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 30% |
| 1-2 years | 23% |
| 3-4 years | 20% |
| 5-7 years | 16% |
| 8-10 years | 5% |
| 11+ years | 6% |
Tanker LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of tankers 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Water Technician | 2.37% | 34,702 |
| Tanker | 3.02% | - |
| Laundry Aide | 5.06% | 45,254 |
| Pipe Organ Builder | 6.70% | 3,706 |
| Chop Saw Operator | 9.05% | 26,154 |
| Chemical Operator | 9.20% | 36,522 |
| Scanner | 20.58% | 12,763 |
Similar tanker jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Water Technician | 2.37% | 34,702 |
| Laundry Aide | 5.06% | 45,254 |
| Pipe Organ Builder | 6.70% | 3,706 |
| Chop Saw Operator | 9.05% | 26,154 |
| Chemical Operator | 9.20% | 36,522 |
| Scanner | 20.58% | 12,763 |
Foreign languages spoken by tankers
The most common foreign language among tankers is Spanish at 53.3%. The second-most popular foreign language spoken is German at 13.3% and Ukrainian is the third-most popular at 6.7%.
- Spanish, 53.3%
- German, 13.3%
- Ukrainian, 6.7%
- Mandarin, 6.7%
- Carrier, 6.7%
- Other, 13.3%
Tanker languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 53.3% |
| German | 13.3% |
| Ukrainian | 6.7% |
| Mandarin | 6.7% |
| Carrier | 6.7% |
| Other | 13.3% |
