Tugger operator demographics and statistics in the US
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Tugger operator demographics by:
Tugger operator gender statistics
22.7% of tugger operators are women and 77.3% of tugger operators are men.
- Male, 77.3%
- Female, 22.7%
Tugger operator gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Male | 77.3% |
| Female | 22.7% |
Tugger operator gender pay gap
Women earn 99¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$32,609
Female income
$32,375
Tugger operator gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in tugger operator positions over time. Currently, 22.7% of tugger operators are female.
Tugger operator gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 77.55% | 22.45% |
| 2011 | 76.96% | 23.04% |
| 2012 | 79.60% | 20.40% |
| 2013 | 80.06% | 19.94% |
| 2014 | 78.97% | 21.03% |
| 2015 | 81.26% | 18.74% |
| 2016 | 79.63% | 20.37% |
| 2017 | 77.01% | 22.99% |
| 2018 | 76.72% | 23.28% |
| 2019 | 78.59% | 21.41% |
| 2020 | 76.35% | 23.65% |
| 2021 | 77.26% | 22.74% |
Tugger operator related jobs gender ratio
We compared tugger 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% |
| Tugger Operator | 77% | 23% |
| Green Chain Operator | 99% | 1% |
| Tower Crane Operator | 99% | 1% |
| Dredge Operator | 99% | 1% |
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Tugger operator demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among tugger operators is White, which makes up 60.7% of all tugger operators. Comparatively, 17.0% of tugger operators are Black or African American and 15.3% of tugger operators are Hispanic or Latino.
- White, 60.7%
- Black or African American, 17.0%
- Hispanic or Latino, 15.3%
- Unknown, 4.0%
- Asian, 2.3%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.7%
Tugger operator race
| Tugger operator race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 60.7% |
| Black or African American | 17.0% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 15.3% |
| Unknown | 4.0% |
| Asian | 2.3% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.7% |
Tugger operator race and ethnicity over time
See how tugger operator racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Tugger operator race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 65.42% | 17.23% | 2.19% | 13.13% |
| 2011 | 64.15% | 17.18% | 2.15% | 14.61% |
| 2012 | 64.81% | 16.92% | 2.08% | 14.14% |
| 2013 | 64.43% | 16.62% | 2.26% | 14.51% |
| 2014 | 64.35% | 16.45% | 2.52% | 14.34% |
| 2015 | 65.81% | 15.17% | 2.14% | 14.77% |
| 2016 | 63.25% | 18.01% | 2.04% | 14.58% |
| 2017 | 64.80% | 15.98% | 2.23% | 14.83% |
| 2018 | 63.30% | 16.66% | 2.66% | 14.94% |
| 2019 | 66.24% | 15.29% | 2.31% | 13.70% |
| 2020 | 61.03% | 17.30% | 2.57% | 14.14% |
| 2021 | 60.67% | 17.00% | 2.28% | 15.32% |
Tugger operator wage gap by race
According to our data, asian tugger operators have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Black or african american tugger operators have the lowest average salary at $32,104.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $32,640 |
| White | $32,625 |
| Black or African American | $32,104 |
| Asian | $33,137 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $32,545 |
Average tugger operator age
See how the average age of tugger operators varies based on ethnicity and gender.
Male
Female
Tugger 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 |
Tugger operator age breakdown
The average age of tugger operators is 40+ years years old, representing 60% of the tugger operator population.
Tugger operator age breakdown
| Tugger Operator Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 60% |
| 30-40 years | 24% |
| 20-30 years | 17% |
Tugger operator educational attainment
- High School Diploma, 65%
- Associate, 14%
- Diploma, 10%
- Bachelor's, 6%
- Other Degrees, 5%
Tugger operators by degree level
| Tugger operator degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| High School Diploma | 65% |
| Associate | 14% |
| Diploma | 10% |
| Bachelor's | 6% |
| Other Degrees | 5% |
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Tugger operator wage gap by degree level
According to the data, tugger operators with a Associate degree earn more than those without, at $33,113 annually. With a High School Diploma degree, tugger operators earn a median annual income of $32,660 compared to $32,618 for tugger operators with an Bachelor's degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| High School Diploma or Less | $32,660 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $32,618 |
| Some College/ Associate Degree | $33,113 |
Tugger operator employment statistics
Company size where tugger operators work
Below, you can see the size of companies where tugger operators work.
Tugger operator jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 6% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 7% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 16% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 8% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 30% |
| > 10,000 employees | 32% |
Tugger operator jobs by industry
The most common industries for tugger operators are manufacturing, professional and automotive.
Tugger operator industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Manufacturing | 19% |
| Professional | 16% |
| Automotive | 15% |
| Fortune 500 | 12% |
| Transportation | 10% |
| Retail | 9% |
| Technology | 7% |
| Finance | 2% |
| Health Care | 2% |
| Construction | 2% |
| Start-up | 1% |
| Government | 1% |
| Energy | 1% |
| Utilities | 1% |
| Education | 1% |
| Media | 1% |
| Hospitality | 1% |
| Insurance | 1% |
Tugger operator turnover and employment statistics
Tugger operator unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for tugger operators between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Tugger operator unemployment rate by year
| Year | Tugger 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 tugger operator tenure
The average tugger operator stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 358 tugger operators resumes in Zippia's database.
Tugger operator tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 46% |
| 1-2 years | 26% |
| 3-4 years | 11% |
| 5-7 years | 13% |
| 8-10 years | 2% |
| 11+ years | 1% |
Tugger operator LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of tugger 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Overhead Crane Operator | 1.94% | 39,211 |
| Tugger Operator | 3.85% | - |
| Garbage Worker | 4.13% | 19,825 |
| Drain Cleaner | 4.59% | 35,746 |
| Casting House Labour | 4.67% | 42,476 |
| Bottle Packer | 6.68% | 16,085 |
| Tableman | 10.43% | 1,862 |
Similar tugger operator jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Overhead Crane Operator | 1.94% | 39,211 |
| Garbage Worker | 4.13% | 19,825 |
| Drain Cleaner | 4.59% | 35,746 |
| Casting House Labour | 4.67% | 42,476 |
| Bottle Packer | 6.68% | 16,085 |
| Tableman | 10.43% | 1,862 |
Foreign languages spoken by tugger operators
- Polish, 100.0%
Tugger operator languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Polish | 100.0% |
