Telex operator demographics and statistics in the US
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Telex operator demographics by:
Telex operator gender statistics
81.6% of telex operators are women and 18.4% of telex operators are men.
- Female, 81.6%
- Male, 18.4%
Telex operator gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Female | 81.6% |
| Male | 18.4% |
Telex operator gender pay gap
Women earn 97¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$54,233
Female income
$52,593
Telex operator related jobs gender ratio
We compared telex operators 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% |
| Telex Operator | 18% | 82% |
| Interceptor Operator | 77% | 23% |
| Feeder Switchboard Operator | 83% | 17% |
| Tandem Operator | 90% | 10% |
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Telex operator demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among telex operators is White, which makes up 64.8% of all telex operators. Comparatively, 14.1% of telex operators are Black or African American and 11.6% of telex operators are Hispanic or Latino.
- White, 64.8%
- Black or African American, 14.1%
- Hispanic or Latino, 11.6%
- Unknown, 4.2%
- Asian, 4.2%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 1.1%
Telex operator race
| Telex operator race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 64.8% |
| Black or African American | 14.1% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 11.6% |
| Unknown | 4.2% |
| Asian | 4.2% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 1.1% |
Telex operator wage gap by race
According to our data, hispanic or latino telex operators have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Black or african american telex operators have the lowest average salary at $52,467.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $53,671 |
| White | $54,218 |
| Black or African American | $52,467 |
| Asian | $54,593 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $56,287 |
Telex operator age breakdown
The average age of telex operators is 20-30 years years old, representing 54% of the telex operator population.
Telex operator age breakdown
| Telex Operator Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 21% |
| 30-40 years | 13% |
| 20-30 years | 54% |
Telex operator educational attainment
The most common degree for telex operators is high school diploma, with 39% of telex operators earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are bachelor's degree degree at 25% and bachelor's degree degree at 25%.
- High School Diploma, 39%
- Bachelor's, 25%
- Associate, 25%
- Diploma, 8%
- Other Degrees, 3%
Telex operators by degree level
| Telex operator degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| High School Diploma | 39% |
| Bachelor's | 25% |
| Associate | 25% |
| Diploma | 8% |
| Other Degrees | 3% |
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Telex operator employment statistics
Company size where telex operators work
Below, you can see the size of companies where telex operators work.
Telex operator jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 7% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 10% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 15% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 2% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 32% |
| > 10,000 employees | 34% |
Telex operator jobs by industry
The most common industries for telex operators are finance, energy and manufacturing.
Telex operator industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Finance | 18% |
| Energy | 16% |
| Manufacturing | 11% |
| Fortune 500 | 9% |
| Retail | 7% |
| Professional | 7% |
| Technology | 7% |
| Media | 5% |
| Transportation | 5% |
| Hospitality | 5% |
| Government | 2% |
| Automotive | 2% |
| Real Estate | 2% |
| Utilities | 2% |
| Insurance | 2% |
Telex operator turnover and employment statistics
Average telex operator tenure
The average telex operator stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 87 telex operators resumes in Zippia's database.
Telex operator tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 9% |
| 1-2 years | 43% |
| 3-4 years | 23% |
| 5-7 years | 15% |
| 8-10 years | 5% |
| 11+ years | 6% |
Telex operator LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of telex 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Emergency Dispatcher | 6.75% | 29,409 |
| Accounts Payable Administrator | 6.76% | 79,272 |
| Senior Office Assistant | 7.79% | 77,390 |
| Postal Clerk | 8.68% | 93,101 |
| Loan Services Representative | 9.31% | 85,475 |
| Change Number Operator | 10.75% | 28,325 |
| Telex Operator | 18.63% | - |
Similar telex operator jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Emergency Dispatcher | 6.75% | 29,409 |
| Accounts Payable Administrator | 6.76% | 79,272 |
| Senior Office Assistant | 7.79% | 77,390 |
| Postal Clerk | 8.68% | 93,101 |
| Loan Services Representative | 9.31% | 85,475 |
| Change Number Operator | 10.75% | 28,325 |
Foreign languages spoken by telex operators
- Spanish, 100.0%
Telex operator languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 100.0% |