Tube operator demographics and statistics in the US
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Tube operator gender statistics
7.3% of tube operators are women and 92.7% of tube operators are men.
- Male, 92.7%
- Female, 7.3%
Tube operator gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Male | 92.7% |
| Female | 7.3% |
Tube operator gender pay gap
Women earn 96¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$39,985
Female income
$38,351
Tube operator gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in tube operator positions over time. Currently, 7.3% of tube operators are female.
Tube operator gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 95.70% | 4.30% |
| 2011 | 95.41% | 4.59% |
| 2012 | 95.17% | 4.83% |
| 2013 | 92.38% | 7.62% |
| 2014 | 92.94% | 7.06% |
| 2015 | 92.44% | 7.56% |
| 2016 | 94.41% | 5.59% |
| 2017 | 90.10% | 9.90% |
| 2018 | 93.56% | 6.44% |
| 2019 | 91.92% | 8.08% |
| 2020 | 93.77% | 6.23% |
| 2021 | 92.75% | 7.25% |
Tube operator related jobs gender ratio
We compared tube operators with similar job titles to see how gender ratios vary. As you can see, relief driller and oil field roustabout have the biggest gender ratio gaps.
| Job title | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Duck Bill Operator | 25% | 75% |
| Tube Operator | 93% | 7% |
| Lead Miner, Blasting | 98% | 2% |
| Oil Field Roustabout | 99% | 1% |
| Relief Driller | 99% | 1% |
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Tube operator demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among tube operators is White, which makes up 63.1% of all tube operators. Comparatively, 20.1% of tube operators are Hispanic or Latino and 9.2% of tube operators are Black or African American.
- White, 63.1%
- Hispanic or Latino, 20.1%
- Black or African American, 9.2%
- Unknown, 4.2%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 2.2%
- Asian, 1.2%
Tube operator race
| Tube operator race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 63.1% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 20.1% |
| Black or African American | 9.2% |
| Unknown | 4.2% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 2.2% |
| Asian | 1.2% |
Tube operator race and ethnicity over time
See how tube operator racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Tube operator race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 69.96% | 8.88% | 0.39% | 17.12% |
| 2011 | 69.60% | 7.24% | 0.55% | 18.49% |
| 2012 | 68.56% | 8.18% | 0.40% | 18.87% |
| 2013 | 66.76% | 7.91% | 0.52% | 19.96% |
| 2014 | 65.18% | 9.05% | 0.51% | 20.31% |
| 2015 | 67.85% | 8.16% | 0.36% | 20.24% |
| 2016 | 67.40% | 7.86% | 0.62% | 20.52% |
| 2017 | 66.19% | 8.11% | 0.31% | 20.31% |
| 2018 | 71.56% | 7.88% | 0.38% | 16.59% |
| 2019 | 66.49% | 7.61% | 0.66% | 21.83% |
| 2020 | 62.15% | 9.49% | 0.55% | 22.57% |
| 2021 | 63.09% | 9.19% | 1.21% | 20.06% |
Tube operator wage gap by race
According to our data, white tube operators have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Asian tube operators have the lowest average salary at $39,172.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $39,641 |
| White | $41,709 |
| Black or African American | $39,439 |
| Asian | $39,172 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $40,013 |
Average tube operator age
See how the average age of tube operators varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Tube operator age by race and gender
| Race | Male age | Female age |
|---|---|---|
| White | 40 | |
| Black or African American | 48 | |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 32 | |
| Hispanic or Latino | 35 |
Tube operator age breakdown
The average age of tube operators is 40+ years years old, representing 49% of the tube operator population.
Tube operator age breakdown
| Tube Operator Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 49% |
| 30-40 years | 30% |
| 20-30 years | 22% |
Tube operator educational attainment
The most common degree for tube operators is high school diploma, with 46% of tube operators earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are bachelor's degree degree at 19% and bachelor's degree degree at 15%.
- High School Diploma, 46%
- Bachelor's, 19%
- Associate, 15%
- Diploma, 13%
- Other Degrees, 7%
Tube operators by degree level
| Tube operator degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| High School Diploma | 46% |
| Bachelor's | 19% |
| Associate | 15% |
| Diploma | 13% |
| Other Degrees | 7% |
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Tube operator wage gap by degree level
According to the data, tube operators with a Associate degree earn more than those without, at $42,895 annually. With a Bachelor's degree, tube operators earn a median annual income of $41,617 compared to $39,116 for tube operators with an High School Diploma degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| High School Diploma or Less | $39,116 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $41,617 |
| Some College/ Associate Degree | $42,895 |
Tube operator employment statistics
Company size where tube operators work
Below, you can see the size of companies where tube operators work.
Tube operator jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 6% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 7% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 25% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 10% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 33% |
| > 10,000 employees | 19% |
Tube operator jobs by industry
The most common industries for tube operators are manufacturing, energy and professional.
Tube operator industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Manufacturing | 26% |
| Energy | 21% |
| Professional | 9% |
| Fortune 500 | 6% |
| Hospitality | 5% |
| Technology | 5% |
| Transportation | 4% |
| Finance | 4% |
| Construction | 4% |
| Automotive | 3% |
| Utilities | 3% |
| Health Care | 2% |
| Start-up | 2% |
| Non Profits | 2% |
| Agriculture | 2% |
| Pharmaceutical | 1% |
| Media | 1% |
| Government | 1% |
| Retail | 1% |
| Telecommunication | 1% |
| Insurance | 1% |
Tube operator turnover and employment statistics
Tube operator unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for tube operators between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Tube operator unemployment rate by year
| Year | Tube operator unemployment rate |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 12.16% |
| 2011 | 8.43% |
| 2012 | 7.78% |
| 2013 | 8.04% |
| 2014 | 6.09% |
| 2015 | 11.90% |
| 2016 | 13.78% |
| 2017 | 6.52% |
| 2018 | 4.80% |
| 2019 | 4.61% |
| 2020 | 12.55% |
| 2021 | 11.41% |
Average tube operator tenure
The average tube operator stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 746 tube operators resumes in Zippia's database.
Tube operator tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 28% |
| 1-2 years | 37% |
| 3-4 years | 15% |
| 5-7 years | 11% |
| 8-10 years | 5% |
| 11+ years | 4% |
Tube operator LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of tube 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Tube Operator | 2.29% | - |
| Hydraulic Miner | 2.32% | 597 |
| Diamond Driller | 2.64% | 948 |
| Clay Machine Operator | 4.26% | 53,615 |
Similar tube operator jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Hydraulic Miner | 2.32% | 597 |
| Diamond Driller | 2.64% | 948 |
| Clay Machine Operator | 4.26% | 53,615 |
Foreign languages spoken by tube operators
The most common foreign language among tube operators is Dakota at 40.0%. The second-most popular foreign language spoken is Carrier at 20.0% and French is the third-most popular at 20.0%.
- Dakota, 40.0%
- Carrier, 20.0%
- French, 20.0%
- Spanish, 20.0%
Tube operator languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Dakota | 40.0% |
| Carrier | 20.0% |
| French | 20.0% |
| Spanish | 20.0% |
