Terminal operator demographics and statistics in the US
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Terminal operator gender statistics
17.5% of terminal operators are women and 82.5% of terminal operators are men.
- Male, 82.5%
- Female, 17.5%
Terminal operator gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Male | 82.5% |
| Female | 17.5% |
Terminal operator gender pay gap
Women earn 99¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$40,168
Female income
$39,776
Terminal operator gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in terminal operator positions over time. Currently, 17.5% of terminal operators are female.
Terminal operator gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 82.71% | 17.29% |
| 2011 | 82.23% | 17.77% |
| 2012 | 84.38% | 15.62% |
| 2013 | 84.75% | 15.25% |
| 2014 | 83.87% | 16.13% |
| 2015 | 85.73% | 14.27% |
| 2016 | 84.40% | 15.60% |
| 2017 | 82.27% | 17.73% |
| 2018 | 82.03% | 17.97% |
| 2019 | 83.56% | 16.44% |
| 2020 | 81.72% | 18.28% |
| 2021 | 82.47% | 17.53% |
Terminal operator related jobs gender ratio
We compared terminal operators with similar job titles to see how gender ratios vary. As you can see, dredge operator and tower crane operator have the biggest gender ratio gaps.
| Job title | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Gift Wrapper | 12% | 88% |
| Gift Packer | 18% | 82% |
| Pill Packer | 19% | 81% |
| Terminal Operator | 82% | 18% |
| Green Chain Operator | 99% | 1% |
| Tower Crane Operator | 99% | 1% |
| Dredge Operator | 99% | 1% |
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Terminal operator demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among terminal operators is White, which makes up 56.0% of all terminal operators. Comparatively, 20.5% of terminal operators are Hispanic or Latino and 15.3% of terminal operators are Black or African American.
- White, 56.0%
- Hispanic or Latino, 20.5%
- Black or African American, 15.3%
- Unknown, 4.5%
- Asian, 2.9%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.8%
Terminal operator race
| Terminal operator race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 56.0% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 20.5% |
| Black or African American | 15.3% |
| Unknown | 4.5% |
| Asian | 2.9% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.8% |
Terminal operator race and ethnicity over time
See how terminal operator racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Terminal operator race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 60.71% | 15.52% | 2.77% | 18.26% |
| 2011 | 59.44% | 15.47% | 2.74% | 19.75% |
| 2012 | 60.10% | 15.21% | 2.67% | 19.28% |
| 2013 | 59.71% | 14.91% | 2.85% | 19.65% |
| 2014 | 59.64% | 14.74% | 3.10% | 19.47% |
| 2015 | 61.10% | 13.46% | 2.73% | 19.90% |
| 2016 | 58.54% | 16.31% | 2.63% | 19.72% |
| 2017 | 60.08% | 14.27% | 2.81% | 19.97% |
| 2018 | 58.59% | 14.95% | 3.25% | 20.07% |
| 2019 | 61.52% | 13.58% | 2.89% | 18.84% |
| 2020 | 56.31% | 15.59% | 3.16% | 19.28% |
| 2021 | 55.96% | 15.29% | 2.87% | 20.46% |
Terminal operator wage gap by race
According to our data, asian terminal operators have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Black or african american terminal operators have the lowest average salary at $39,322.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $40,222 |
| White | $40,195 |
| Black or African American | $39,322 |
| Asian | $41,059 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $40,060 |
Average terminal operator age
See how the average age of terminal operators varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Terminal operator age by race and gender
| Race | Male age | Female age |
|---|---|---|
| Black or African American | 44 | 37 |
| Unknown | 40 | 44 |
| Asian | 42.5 | |
| Hispanic or Latino | 42 | 42 |
| White | 45 | 49.5 |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 34 |
Terminal operator age breakdown
The average age of terminal operators is 40+ years years old, representing 60% of the terminal operator population.
Terminal operator age breakdown
| Terminal Operator Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 60% |
| 30-40 years | 24% |
| 20-30 years | 17% |
Terminal operator educational attainment
The most common degree for terminal operators is high school diploma, with 34% of terminal operators earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are bachelor's degree degree at 28% and bachelor's degree degree at 22%.
- High School Diploma, 34%
- Bachelor's, 28%
- Associate, 22%
- Diploma, 7%
- Other Degrees, 9%
Terminal operators by degree level
| Terminal operator degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| High School Diploma | 34% |
| Bachelor's | 28% |
| Associate | 22% |
| Diploma | 7% |
| Other Degrees | 9% |
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Terminal operator wage gap by degree level
According to the data, terminal operators with a Associate degree earn more than those without, at $41,018 annually. With a High School Diploma degree, terminal operators earn a median annual income of $40,254 compared to $40,184 for terminal operators with an Bachelor's degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| High School Diploma or Less | $40,254 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $40,184 |
| Some College/ Associate Degree | $41,018 |
Terminal operator employment statistics
Most terminal operators work for a private in the energy industry.
Company size where terminal operators work
Below, you can see the size of companies where terminal operators work.
Terminal operator jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 6% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 10% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 19% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 11% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 31% |
| > 10,000 employees | 23% |
Terminal operator jobs by company type
Employees with the terminal operator job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most terminal operators prefer to work at private companies over public companies.
Terminal operator jobs by sector
| Company type | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 3% |
| Public | 32% |
| Private | 58% |
| Government | 7% |
Terminal operator jobs by industry
The most common industries for terminal operators are energy, manufacturing and transportation.
Terminal operator industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Energy | 18% |
| Fortune 500 | 14% |
| Manufacturing | 9% |
| Transportation | 8% |
| Finance | 6% |
| Government | 6% |
| Construction | 6% |
| Technology | 6% |
| Professional | 4% |
| Retail | 3% |
| Education | 3% |
| Insurance | 3% |
| Media | 2% |
| Internet | 2% |
| Automotive | 2% |
| Utilities | 2% |
| Health Care | 2% |
| Hospitality | 2% |
| Start-up | 2% |
| Real Estate | 1% |
Terminal operator turnover and employment statistics
Terminal operator unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for terminal operators between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Terminal operator unemployment rate by year
| Year | Terminal operator unemployment rate |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 17.04% |
| 2011 | 14.60% |
| 2012 | 12.67% |
| 2013 | 10.05% |
| 2014 | 9.10% |
| 2015 | 6.72% |
| 2016 | 6.89% |
| 2017 | 5.99% |
| 2018 | 5.33% |
| 2019 | 4.81% |
| 2020 | 7.22% |
| 2021 | 6.71% |
Average terminal operator tenure
The average terminal operator stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 2,095 terminal operators resumes in Zippia's database.
Terminal operator tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 17% |
| 1-2 years | 30% |
| 3-4 years | 15% |
| 5-7 years | 19% |
| 8-10 years | 7% |
| 11+ years | 12% |
Terminal operator LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of terminal 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Gantry Crane Operator | 1.94% | 30,035 |
| Terminal Operator | 3.85% | - |
| Disposal Worker | 4.13% | 19,911 |
| Boiler Tube Blower | 4.59% | 631 |
| Cart Pusher | 4.67% | 1,267 |
| Packer | 6.68% | 19,418 |
| Block Breaker Operator | 10.43% | 25,705 |
Similar terminal operator jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Gantry Crane Operator | 1.94% | 30,035 |
| Disposal Worker | 4.13% | 19,911 |
| Boiler Tube Blower | 4.59% | 631 |
| Cart Pusher | 4.67% | 1,267 |
| Packer | 6.68% | 19,418 |
| Block Breaker Operator | 10.43% | 25,705 |
Foreign languages spoken by terminal operators
The most common foreign language among terminal operators is Spanish at 64.3%. The second-most popular foreign language spoken is French at 7.1% and Carrier is the third-most popular at 7.1%.
- Spanish, 64.3%
- French, 7.1%
- Carrier, 7.1%
- Berber, 3.6%
- German, 3.6%
- Other, 14.3%
Terminal operator languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 64.3% |
| French | 7.1% |
| Carrier | 7.1% |
| Berber | 3.6% |
| German | 3.6% |
| Other | 14.3% |
