Tunneling machine operator demographics and statistics in the US
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Tunneling machine operator gender statistics
20.9% of tunneling machine operators are women and 79.1% of tunneling machine operators are men.
- Male, 79.1%
- Female, 20.9%
Tunneling machine operator gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Male | 79.1% |
| Female | 20.9% |
Tunneling machine operator gender pay gap
Women earn 95¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$30,001
Female income
$28,531
Tunneling machine operator gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in tunneling machine operator positions over time. Currently, 20.9% of tunneling machine operators are female.
Tunneling machine operator gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 95.18% | 4.82% |
| 2011 | 93.70% | 6.30% |
| 2012 | 97.65% | 2.35% |
| 2013 | 91.33% | 8.67% |
| 2014 | 90.25% | 9.75% |
| 2015 | 95.33% | 4.67% |
| 2016 | 90.25% | 9.75% |
| 2017 | 93.01% | 6.99% |
| 2018 | 84.55% | 15.45% |
| 2019 | 87.62% | 12.38% |
| 2020 | 85.55% | 14.45% |
| 2021 | 79.13% | 20.87% |
Tunneling machine operator related jobs gender ratio
We compared tunneling machine 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% |
| Tunneling Machine Operator | 79% | 21% |
| Lead Miner, Blasting | 98% | 2% |
| Oil Field Roustabout | 99% | 1% |
| Relief Driller | 99% | 1% |
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Tunneling machine operator demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among tunneling machine operators is White, which makes up 74.4% of all tunneling machine operators. Comparatively, 15.2% of tunneling machine operators are Hispanic or Latino and 5.4% of tunneling machine operators are Black or African American.
- White, 74.4%
- Hispanic or Latino, 15.2%
- Black or African American, 5.4%
- Unknown, 3.9%
- Asian, 0.8%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.3%
Tunneling machine operator race
| Tunneling machine operator race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 74.4% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 15.2% |
| Black or African American | 5.4% |
| Unknown | 3.9% |
| Asian | 0.8% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.3% |
Tunneling machine operator race and ethnicity over time
See how tunneling machine operator racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Tunneling machine operator race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 85.67% | 2.99% | 0.30% | 8.06% |
| 2011 | 85.83% | 4.20% | 0.26% | 6.82% |
| 2012 | 84.15% | 2.31% | 0.86% | 9.80% |
| 2013 | 79.95% | 3.60% | 0.51% | 12.60% |
| 2014 | 81.34% | 3.30% | 0.65% | 11.41% |
| 2015 | 83.83% | 1.80% | 0.30% | 12.28% |
| 2016 | 81.32% | 4.55% | 0.30% | 10.32% |
| 2017 | 82.36% | 4.49% | 0.65% | 10.25% |
| 2018 | 76.84% | 5.98% | 1.38% | 12.73% |
| 2019 | 76.79% | 5.45% | 1.40% | 13.71% |
| 2020 | 72.83% | 5.66% | 0.38% | 15.47% |
| 2021 | 74.37% | 5.40% | 0.84% | 15.18% |
Tunneling machine operator wage gap by race
According to our data, white tunneling machine operators have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Asian tunneling machine operators have the lowest average salary at $28,797.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $30,317 |
| White | $31,435 |
| Black or African American | $29,220 |
| Asian | $28,797 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $30,307 |
Average tunneling machine operator age
See how the average age of tunneling machine operators varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Female
Tunneling machine operator age by race and gender
| Race | Male age | Female age |
|---|---|---|
| Unknown | 31 | |
| White | 39 | |
| Black or African American | 23 | |
| Hispanic or Latino | 35.5 |
Tunneling machine operator age breakdown
The average age of tunneling machine operators is 40+ years years old, representing 45% of the tunneling machine operator population.
Tunneling machine operator age breakdown
| Tunneling Machine Operator Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 45% |
| 30-40 years | 25% |
| 20-30 years | 29% |
Tunneling machine operator educational attainment
The most common degree for tunneling machine operators is high school diploma, with 63% of tunneling machine operators earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are associate degree degree at 15% and associate degree degree at 10%.
- High School Diploma, 63%
- Associate, 15%
- Bachelor's, 10%
- Diploma, 10%
- Other Degrees, 2%
Tunneling machine operators by degree level
| Tunneling machine operator degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| High School Diploma | 63% |
| Associate | 15% |
| Bachelor's | 10% |
| Diploma | 10% |
| Other Degrees | 2% |
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Tunneling machine operator wage gap by degree level
According to the data, tunneling machine operators with a Associate degree earn more than those without, at $30,739 annually. With a Bachelor's degree, tunneling machine operators earn a median annual income of $30,087 compared to $28,385 for tunneling machine operators with an High School Diploma degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| High School Diploma or Less | $28,385 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $30,087 |
| Some College/ Associate Degree | $30,739 |
Tunneling machine operator employment statistics
Company size where tunneling machine operators work
Below, you can see the size of companies where tunneling machine operators work.
Tunneling machine operator jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 15% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 18% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 24% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 12% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 24% |
| > 10,000 employees | 9% |
Tunneling machine operator jobs by industry
The most common industries for tunneling machine operators are manufacturing, retail and health care.
Tunneling machine operator industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Manufacturing | 25% |
| Retail | 11% |
| Health Care | 11% |
| Internet | 8% |
| Hospitality | 8% |
| Start-up | 6% |
| Fortune 500 | 6% |
| Construction | 6% |
| Pharmaceutical | 3% |
| Transportation | 3% |
| Automotive | 3% |
| Non Profits | 3% |
| Utilities | 3% |
| Education | 3% |
| Energy | 3% |
Tunneling machine operator turnover and employment statistics
Tunneling machine operator unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for tunneling machine operators between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Tunneling machine operator unemployment rate by year
| Year | Tunneling machine operator unemployment rate |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 11.45% |
| 2011 | 9.51% |
| 2012 | 8.55% |
| 2013 | 11.08% |
| 2014 | 5.74% |
| 2015 | 7.56% |
| 2016 | 7.87% |
| 2017 | 5.58% |
| 2018 | 4.61% |
| 2019 | 2.98% |
| 2020 | 5.50% |
| 2021 | 3.02% |
Average tunneling machine operator tenure
The average tunneling machine operator stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 122 tunneling machine operators resumes in Zippia's database.
Tunneling machine operator tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 39% |
| 1-2 years | 30% |
| 3-4 years | 7% |
| 5-7 years | 14% |
| 8-10 years | 3% |
| 11+ years | 6% |
Tunneling machine operator LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of tunneling 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Jack Setter | 2.29% | 2,034 |
| Duck Operator | 2.32% | 25,775 |
| Tunneling Machine Operator | 2.64% | - |
| Continuous Mining Machine Coal Miner | 4.26% | 32,097 |
Similar tunneling machine operator jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Jack Setter | 2.29% | 2,034 |
| Duck Operator | 2.32% | 25,775 |
| Continuous Mining Machine Coal Miner | 4.26% | 32,097 |
Foreign languages spoken by tunneling machine operators
- Spanish, 100.0%
Tunneling machine operator languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 100.0% |