Tractor operator demographics and statistics in the US
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Tractor operator gender statistics
6.9% of tractor operators are women and 93.1% of tractor operators are men.
- Male, 93.1%
- Female, 6.9%
Tractor operator gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Male | 93.1% |
| Female | 6.9% |
Tractor operator gender pay gap
Women earn 99¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$33,241
Female income
$32,914
Tractor operator gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in tractor operator positions over time. Currently, 6.9% of tractor operators are female.
Tractor operator gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 93.20% | 6.80% |
| 2011 | 92.99% | 7.01% |
| 2012 | 93.93% | 6.07% |
| 2013 | 94.09% | 5.91% |
| 2014 | 93.71% | 6.29% |
| 2015 | 94.51% | 5.49% |
| 2016 | 93.94% | 6.06% |
| 2017 | 93.01% | 6.99% |
| 2018 | 92.90% | 7.10% |
| 2019 | 93.58% | 6.42% |
| 2020 | 92.76% | 7.24% |
| 2021 | 93.10% | 6.90% |
Tractor operator related jobs gender ratio
We compared tractor 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% |
| Tractor Operator | 93% | 7% |
| Green Chain Operator | 99% | 1% |
| Tower Crane Operator | 99% | 1% |
| Dredge Operator | 99% | 1% |
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Tractor operator demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among tractor operators is White, which makes up 53.8% of all tractor operators. Comparatively, 22.3% of tractor operators are Hispanic or Latino and 15.8% of tractor operators are Black or African American.
- White, 53.8%
- Hispanic or Latino, 22.3%
- Black or African American, 15.8%
- Unknown, 4.5%
- Asian, 2.7%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.9%
Tractor operator race
| Tractor operator race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 53.8% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 22.3% |
| Black or African American | 15.8% |
| Unknown | 4.5% |
| Asian | 2.7% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.9% |
Tractor operator race and ethnicity over time
See how tractor operator racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Tractor operator race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 58.54% | 16.02% | 2.62% | 20.12% |
| 2011 | 57.27% | 15.97% | 2.58% | 21.60% |
| 2012 | 57.93% | 15.71% | 2.51% | 21.13% |
| 2013 | 57.54% | 15.41% | 2.69% | 21.50% |
| 2014 | 57.47% | 15.25% | 2.95% | 21.33% |
| 2015 | 58.93% | 13.96% | 2.58% | 21.76% |
| 2016 | 56.37% | 16.81% | 2.47% | 21.57% |
| 2017 | 57.91% | 14.77% | 2.66% | 21.82% |
| 2018 | 56.42% | 15.45% | 3.10% | 21.93% |
| 2019 | 59.35% | 14.08% | 2.74% | 20.70% |
| 2020 | 54.14% | 16.10% | 3.01% | 21.13% |
| 2021 | 53.79% | 15.79% | 2.72% | 22.31% |
Tractor operator wage gap by race
According to our data, asian tractor operators have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Black or african american tractor operators have the lowest average salary at $32,535.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $33,286 |
| White | $33,264 |
| Black or African American | $32,535 |
| Asian | $33,986 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $33,152 |
Average tractor operator age
See how the average age of tractor operators varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Tractor 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 |
Tractor operator age breakdown
The average age of tractor operators is 40+ years years old, representing 60% of the tractor operator population.
Tractor operator age breakdown
| Tractor Operator Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 60% |
| 30-40 years | 24% |
| 20-30 years | 17% |
Tractor operator educational attainment
The most common degree for tractor operators is high school diploma, with 51% of tractor operators earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are associate degree degree at 15% and associate degree degree at 14%.
- High School Diploma, 51%
- Associate, 15%
- Bachelor's, 14%
- Diploma, 14%
- Other Degrees, 6%
Tractor operators by degree level
| Tractor operator degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| High School Diploma | 51% |
| Associate | 15% |
| Bachelor's | 14% |
| Diploma | 14% |
| Other Degrees | 6% |
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Tractor operator wage gap by degree level
According to the data, tractor operators with a Associate degree earn more than those without, at $33,952 annually. With a High School Diploma degree, tractor operators earn a median annual income of $33,313 compared to $33,255 for tractor operators with an Bachelor's degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| High School Diploma or Less | $33,313 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $33,255 |
| Some College/ Associate Degree | $33,952 |
Tractor operator employment statistics
Most tractor operators work for a private in the manufacturing industry.
Company size where tractor operators work
Below, you can see the size of companies where tractor operators work.
Tractor operator jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 7% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 12% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 32% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 12% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 26% |
| > 10,000 employees | 11% |
Tractor operator jobs by company type
Employees with the tractor operator job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most tractor operators prefer to work at private companies over public companies.
Tractor operator jobs by sector
| Company type | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 4% |
| Public | 15% |
| Private | 70% |
| Government | 11% |
Tractor operator jobs by industry
The most common industries for tractor operators are manufacturing, professional and government.
Tractor operator industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Manufacturing | 18% |
| Professional | 13% |
| Government | 10% |
| Construction | 7% |
| Technology | 6% |
| Media | 5% |
| Transportation | 5% |
| Retail | 5% |
| Fortune 500 | 5% |
| Agriculture | 5% |
| Education | 4% |
| Finance | 3% |
| Health Care | 3% |
| Hospitality | 2% |
| Real Estate | 2% |
| Internet | 1% |
| Automotive | 1% |
| Utilities | 1% |
| Telecommunication | 1% |
| Start-up | 1% |
| Non Profits | 1% |
| Insurance | 1% |
Tractor operator turnover and employment statistics
Tractor operator unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for tractor operators between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Tractor operator unemployment rate by year
| Year | Tractor 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 tractor operator tenure
The average tractor operator stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 1,630 tractor operators resumes in Zippia's database.
Tractor operator tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 38% |
| 1-2 years | 28% |
| 3-4 years | 11% |
| 5-7 years | 10% |
| 8-10 years | 5% |
| 11+ years | 8% |
Tractor operator LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of tractor 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Scrap Drop Operator | 1.94% | 30,724 |
| Tractor Operator | 3.85% | - |
| Commercial Front Load Driver | 4.13% | 96,423 |
| Furnace Cleaner | 4.59% | 35,757 |
| Furniture Packer | 4.67% | 16,993 |
| Case Packer | 6.68% | 37,605 |
| Switch Maker | 10.43% | 7,048 |
Similar tractor operator jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Scrap Drop Operator | 1.94% | 30,724 |
| Commercial Front Load Driver | 4.13% | 96,423 |
| Furnace Cleaner | 4.59% | 35,757 |
| Furniture Packer | 4.67% | 16,993 |
| Case Packer | 6.68% | 37,605 |
| Switch Maker | 10.43% | 7,048 |
Foreign languages spoken by tractor operators
The most common foreign language among tractor operators is Spanish at 88.9%. The second-most popular foreign language spoken is Thai at 3.7% and Samoan is the third-most popular at 3.7%.
- Spanish, 88.9%
- Thai, 3.7%
- Samoan, 3.7%
- Carrier, 3.7%
Tractor operator languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 88.9% |
| Thai | 3.7% |
| Samoan | 3.7% |
| Carrier | 3.7% |
