Trenching machine operator demographics and statistics in the US
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Trenching machine operator gender statistics
2.1% of trenching machine operators are women and 97.9% of trenching machine operators are men.
- Male, 97.9%
- Female, 2.1%
Trenching machine operator gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Male | 97.9% |
| Female | 2.1% |
Trenching machine operator gender pay gap
Women earn 98¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$38,397
Female income
$37,736
Trenching machine operator gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in trenching machine operator positions over time. Currently, 2.1% of trenching machine operators are female.
Trenching machine operator gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 99.32% | 0.68% |
| 2011 | 99.93% | 0.07% |
| 2012 | 99.77% | 0.23% |
| 2013 | 99.85% | 0.15% |
| 2014 | 99.92% | 0.08% |
| 2015 | 99.78% | 0.22% |
| 2016 | 99.69% | 0.31% |
| 2017 | 99.58% | 0.42% |
| 2018 | 98.55% | 1.45% |
| 2019 | 97.99% | 2.01% |
| 2020 | 98.98% | 1.02% |
| 2021 | 97.87% | 2.13% |
Trenching machine operator related jobs gender ratio
We compared trenching machine 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% |
| Trenching Machine Operator | 98% | 2% |
| Green Chain Operator | 99% | 1% |
| Tower Crane Operator | 99% | 1% |
| Dredge Operator | 99% | 1% |
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Trenching machine operator demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among trenching machine operators is White, which makes up 67.3% of all trenching machine operators. Comparatively, 16.0% of trenching machine operators are Hispanic or Latino and 9.2% of trenching machine operators are Black or African American.
- White, 67.3%
- Hispanic or Latino, 16.0%
- Black or African American, 9.2%
- Unknown, 3.7%
- Asian, 2.5%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 1.3%
Trenching machine operator race
| Trenching machine operator race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 67.3% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 16.0% |
| Black or African American | 9.2% |
| Unknown | 3.7% |
| Asian | 2.5% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 1.3% |
Trenching machine operator race and ethnicity over time
See how trenching machine operator racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Trenching machine operator race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 84.48% | 3.57% | 1.08% | 8.07% |
| 2011 | 81.40% | 5.35% | 1.08% | 9.73% |
| 2012 | 82.04% | 4.16% | 0.76% | 9.83% |
| 2013 | 79.57% | 5.29% | 1.06% | 11.91% |
| 2014 | 81.78% | 4.34% | 0.22% | 10.41% |
| 2015 | 82.96% | 4.67% | 0.81% | 8.52% |
| 2016 | 82.71% | 4.38% | 0.42% | 9.58% |
| 2017 | 80.88% | 4.61% | 0.23% | 11.52% |
| 2018 | 70.99% | 11.14% | 1.32% | 13.33% |
| 2019 | 70.92% | 8.45% | 1.68% | 16.33% |
| 2020 | 68.52% | 11.36% | 1.77% | 13.22% |
| 2021 | 67.25% | 9.24% | 2.55% | 16.02% |
Trenching machine operator wage gap by race
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $38,695 |
| White | $40,562 |
| Black or African American | $37,138 |
| Asian | $38,178 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $37,502 |
Average trenching machine operator age
See how the average age of trenching machine operators varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Female
Trenching machine operator age by race and gender
| Race | Male age | Female age |
|---|---|---|
| Unknown | 36 | |
| White | 43 | 39 |
| Black or African American | 43 | 47 |
| Asian | 29 | |
| Hispanic or Latino | 41 | 33 |
Trenching machine operator age breakdown
The average age of trenching machine operators is 40+ years years old, representing 56% of the trenching machine operator population.
Trenching machine operator age breakdown
| Trenching Machine Operator Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 56% |
| 30-40 years | 23% |
| 20-30 years | 20% |
Trenching machine operator educational attainment
The most common degree for trenching machine operators is high school diploma, with 53% of trenching machine operators earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are bachelor's degree degree at 20% and bachelor's degree degree at 13%.
- High School Diploma, 53%
- Bachelor's, 20%
- Diploma, 13%
- Associate, 13%
Trenching machine operators by degree level
| Trenching machine operator degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| High School Diploma | 53% |
| Bachelor's | 20% |
| Diploma | 13% |
| Associate | 13% |
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Trenching machine operator employment statistics
Company size where trenching machine operators work
Below, you can see the size of companies where trenching machine operators work.
Trenching machine operator jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 15% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 8% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 31% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 15% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 23% |
| > 10,000 employees | 8% |
Trenching machine operator turnover and employment statistics
Trenching machine operator unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for trenching machine operators between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Trenching machine operator unemployment rate by year
| Year | Trenching machine operator unemployment rate |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 10.47% |
| 2011 | 12.79% |
| 2012 | 10.09% |
| 2013 | 10.82% |
| 2014 | 5.09% |
| 2015 | 5.65% |
| 2016 | 6.54% |
| 2017 | 4.51% |
| 2018 | 6.04% |
| 2019 | 4.23% |
| 2020 | 4.98% |
| 2021 | 4.87% |
Average trenching machine operator tenure
The average trenching machine operator stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 63 trenching machine operators resumes in Zippia's database.
Trenching machine operator tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 40% |
| 1-2 years | 27% |
| 3-4 years | 10% |
| 5-7 years | 10% |
| 8-10 years | 6% |
| 11+ years | 8% |
Trenching machine operator LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of trenching machine 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Trenching Machine Operator | 1.88% | - |
| Yard Crane Operator | 1.94% | 33,817 |
| Tumbler Operator | 3.85% | 57,785 |
| Driver/Refuse Collector | 4.13% | 37,230 |
| Glass Handler | 4.67% | 26,864 |
| Apple Packing Header | 6.68% | 614 |
| Bead Picker | 10.43% | 16,506 |
Similar trenching machine operator jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Yard Crane Operator | 1.94% | 33,817 |
| Tumbler Operator | 3.85% | 57,785 |
| Driver/Refuse Collector | 4.13% | 37,230 |
| Glass Handler | 4.67% | 26,864 |
| Apple Packing Header | 6.68% | 614 |
| Bead Picker | 10.43% | 16,506 |
Foreign languages spoken by trenching machine operators
- Spanish, 100.0%
Trenching machine operator languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 100.0% |