Turbine operator demographics and statistics in the US
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Turbine operator demographics by:
Turbine operator gender statistics
5.2% of turbine operators are women and 94.8% of turbine operators are men.
- Male, 94.8%
- Female, 5.2%
Turbine operator gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Male | 94.8% |
| Female | 5.2% |
Turbine operator gender pay gap
Women earn 94¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$50,059
Female income
$47,045
Turbine operator gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in turbine operator positions over time. Currently, 5.2% of turbine operators are female.
Turbine operator gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 93.05% | 6.95% |
| 2011 | 90.32% | 9.68% |
| 2012 | 96.30% | 3.70% |
| 2013 | 94.63% | 5.37% |
| 2014 | 93.80% | 6.20% |
| 2015 | 91.24% | 8.76% |
| 2016 | 93.61% | 6.39% |
| 2017 | 90.92% | 9.08% |
| 2018 | 92.43% | 7.57% |
| 2019 | 92.00% | 8.00% |
| 2020 | 94.52% | 5.48% |
| 2021 | 94.78% | 5.22% |
Turbine operator related jobs gender ratio
| Job title | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Turbine Operator | 95% | 5% |
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Turbine operator demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among turbine operators is White, which makes up 76.5% of all turbine operators. Comparatively, 7.7% of turbine operators are Hispanic or Latino and 5.6% of turbine operators are Unknown.
- White, 76.5%
- Hispanic or Latino, 7.7%
- Unknown, 5.6%
- Black or African American, 5.5%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 3.2%
- Asian, 1.5%
Turbine operator race
| Turbine operator race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 76.5% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 7.7% |
| Unknown | 5.6% |
| Black or African American | 5.5% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 3.2% |
| Asian | 1.5% |
Turbine operator race and ethnicity over time
See how turbine operator racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Turbine operator race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 80.76% | 7.61% | 0.66% | 6.40% |
| 2011 | 79.54% | 8.97% | 1.33% | 5.25% |
| 2012 | 81.02% | 6.29% | 1.89% | 5.40% |
| 2013 | 81.59% | 7.15% | 1.21% | 4.66% |
| 2014 | 84.20% | 5.31% | 1.45% | 3.97% |
| 2015 | 82.71% | 5.27% | 2.30% | 5.03% |
| 2016 | 80.67% | 5.04% | 2.19% | 5.44% |
| 2017 | 76.61% | 8.54% | 2.42% | 8.16% |
| 2018 | 81.35% | 7.18% | 1.96% | 4.84% |
| 2019 | 78.20% | 6.63% | 2.46% | 7.81% |
| 2020 | 76.77% | 6.66% | 2.51% | 8.29% |
| 2021 | 76.54% | 5.49% | 1.45% | 7.70% |
Turbine operator wage gap by race
According to our data, unknown turbine operators have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Black or african american turbine operators have the lowest average salary at $49,023.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $51,003 |
| White | $50,242 |
| Black or African American | $49,023 |
| Asian | $50,283 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $49,766 |
Average turbine operator age
See how the average age of turbine operators varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Female
Turbine operator age by race and gender
| Race | Male age | Female age |
|---|---|---|
| Unknown | 49 | |
| White | 46 | 52 |
| Black or African American | 56 | |
| Hispanic or Latino | 40 |
Turbine operator age breakdown
The average age of turbine operators is 40+ years years old, representing 67% of the turbine operator population.
Turbine operator age breakdown
| Turbine Operator Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 67% |
| 30-40 years | 29% |
| 20-30 years | 4% |
Turbine operator educational attainment
The most common degree for turbine operators is bachelor's degree, with 44% of turbine operators earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are associate degree degree at 26% and associate degree degree at 14%.
- Bachelor's, 44%
- Associate, 26%
- Diploma, 14%
- High School Diploma, 12%
- Other Degrees, 4%
Turbine operators by degree level
| Turbine operator degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 44% |
| Associate | 26% |
| Diploma | 14% |
| High School Diploma | 12% |
| Other Degrees | 4% |
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Turbine operator wage gap by degree level
According to the data, turbine operators with a Bachelor's degree earn more than those without, at $54,909 annually. With a Associate degree, turbine operators earn a median annual income of $50,904 compared to $48,224 for turbine operators with an High School Diploma degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| High School Diploma or Less | $48,224 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $54,909 |
| Some College/ Associate Degree | $50,904 |
Turbine operator employment statistics
Most turbine operators work for a private in the utilities industry.
Company size where turbine operators work
Below, you can see the size of companies where turbine operators work.
Turbine operator jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 50 - 100 employees | 15% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 21% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 15% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 19% |
| > 10,000 employees | 31% |
Turbine operator jobs by company type
Employees with the turbine operator job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most turbine operators prefer to work at private companies over public companies.
Turbine operator jobs by sector
| Company type | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 4% |
| Public | 43% |
| Private | 51% |
| Government | 2% |
Turbine operator jobs by industry
The most common industries for turbine operators are utilities, manufacturing and energy.
Turbine operator industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Utilities | 21% |
| Fortune 500 | 19% |
| Manufacturing | 17% |
| Energy | 10% |
| Media | 9% |
| Professional | 5% |
| Education | 3% |
| Transportation | 3% |
| Construction | 3% |
| Technology | 3% |
| Government | 2% |
| Health Care | 2% |
| Retail | 2% |
Turbine operator turnover and employment statistics
Turbine operator unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for turbine operators between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Turbine operator unemployment rate by year
| Year | Turbine operator unemployment rate |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 2.20% |
| 2011 | 2.79% |
| 2012 | 3.46% |
| 2013 | 1.72% |
| 2014 | 2.26% |
| 2015 | 2.14% |
| 2016 | 1.60% |
| 2017 | 1.75% |
| 2018 | 1.38% |
| 2019 | 1.57% |
| 2020 | 1.43% |
| 2021 | 1.84% |
Average turbine operator tenure
The average turbine operator stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 123 turbine operators resumes in Zippia's database.
Turbine operator tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 11% |
| 1-2 years | 27% |
| 3-4 years | 11% |
| 5-7 years | 18% |
| 8-10 years | 5% |
| 11+ years | 28% |
Turbine operator LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of turbine 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Boiler Operator | 4.19% | 32,715 |
| Filtration Plant Operator | 4.62% | 35,528 |
| Turbine Operator | 4.80% | - |
| Acid Plant Operator | 10.89% | 34,955 |
Similar turbine operator jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Boiler Operator | 4.19% | 32,715 |
| Filtration Plant Operator | 4.62% | 35,528 |
| Acid Plant Operator | 10.89% | 34,955 |