Transmission operator demographics and statistics in the US
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Transmission operator gender statistics
15.3% of transmission operators are women and 84.7% of transmission operators are men.
- Male, 84.7%
- Female, 15.3%
Transmission operator gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Male | 84.7% |
| Female | 15.3% |
Transmission operator gender pay gap
Women earn 90¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$73,148
Female income
$65,472
Transmission operator related jobs gender ratio
We compared transmission operators with similar job titles to see how gender ratios vary. As you can see, broadcast maintenance engineer and audio installer have the biggest gender ratio gaps.
| Job title | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Photographer Helper | 18% | 82% |
| Studio Associate | 23% | 77% |
| Photography Internship | 30% | 70% |
| Transmission Operator | 85% | 15% |
| News Cameraman | 95% | 5% |
| Audio Installer | 95% | 5% |
| Broadcast Maintenance Engineer | 98% | 2% |
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Transmission operator demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among transmission operators is White, which makes up 65.1% of all transmission operators. Comparatively, 14.2% of transmission operators are Black or African American and 11.7% of transmission operators are Hispanic or Latino.
- White, 65.1%
- Black or African American, 14.2%
- Hispanic or Latino, 11.7%
- Unknown, 4.2%
- Asian, 4.2%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.6%
Transmission operator race
| Transmission operator race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 65.1% |
| Black or African American | 14.2% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 11.7% |
| Unknown | 4.2% |
| Asian | 4.2% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.6% |
Transmission operator wage gap by race
According to our data, unknown transmission operators have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Black or african american transmission operators have the lowest average salary at $69,634.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $78,154 |
| White | $72,783 |
| Black or African American | $69,634 |
| Asian | $73,512 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $71,920 |
Transmission operator age breakdown
The average age of transmission operators is 20-30 years years old, representing 54% of the transmission operator population.
Transmission operator age breakdown
| Transmission Operator Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 21% |
| 30-40 years | 13% |
| 20-30 years | 54% |
Transmission operator educational attainment
The most common degree for transmission operators is bachelor's degree, with 38% of transmission operators earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are high school diploma degree at 27% and high school diploma degree at 22%.
- Bachelor's, 38%
- High School Diploma, 27%
- Associate, 22%
- Diploma, 7%
- Other Degrees, 6%
Transmission operators by degree level
| Transmission operator degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 38% |
| High School Diploma | 27% |
| Associate | 22% |
| Diploma | 7% |
| Other Degrees | 6% |
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Transmission operator wage gap by degree level
According to the data, transmission operators with a Master's degree earn more than those without, at $86,336 annually. With a Bachelor's degree, transmission operators earn a median annual income of $75,494 compared to $69,902 for transmission operators with an Associate degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| Master's Degree | $86,336 |
| High School Diploma or Less | $63,026 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $75,494 |
| Some College/ Associate Degree | $69,902 |
Transmission operator employment statistics
Most transmission operators work for a private in the utilities industry.
Company size where transmission operators work
Below, you can see the size of companies where transmission operators work.
Transmission operator jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 5% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 5% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 20% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 5% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 39% |
| > 10,000 employees | 27% |
Transmission operator jobs by company type
Employees with the transmission operator job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most transmission operators prefer to work at private companies over public companies.
Transmission operator jobs by sector
| Company type | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 2% |
| Public | 31% |
| Private | 54% |
| Government | 14% |
Transmission operator jobs by industry
The most common industries for transmission operators are utilities, media and government.
Transmission operator industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Utilities | 16% |
| Media | 12% |
| Government | 11% |
| Fortune 500 | 10% |
| Energy | 8% |
| Technology | 7% |
| Manufacturing | 5% |
| Finance | 5% |
| Professional | 5% |
| Automotive | 4% |
| Construction | 3% |
| Hospitality | 3% |
| Retail | 3% |
| Real Estate | 1% |
| Health Care | 1% |
| Education | 1% |
| Start-up | 1% |
| Telecommunication | 1% |
Transmission operator turnover and employment statistics
Average transmission operator tenure
The average transmission operator stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 372 transmission operators resumes in Zippia's database.
Transmission operator tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 13% |
| 1-2 years | 35% |
| 3-4 years | 25% |
| 5-7 years | 15% |
| 8-10 years | 4% |
| 11+ years | 8% |
Transmission operator LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of transmission 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Audio-Visual Aide | 7.56% | 44,054 |
| Live Truck Operator | 10.03% | 72,908 |
| Street Photographer | 11.17% | 1,527 |
| Transmission Operator | 18.63% | - |
Similar transmission operator jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Audio-Visual Aide | 7.56% | 44,054 |
| Live Truck Operator | 10.03% | 72,908 |
| Street Photographer | 11.17% | 1,527 |
Foreign languages spoken by transmission operators
The most common foreign language among transmission operators is Spanish at 57.1%. The second-most popular foreign language spoken is German at 14.3% and Arabic is the third-most popular at 14.3%.
- Spanish, 57.1%
- German, 14.3%
- Arabic, 14.3%
- French, 14.3%
Transmission operator languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 57.1% |
| German | 14.3% |
| Arabic | 14.3% |
| French | 14.3% |