Unit control worker demographics and statistics in the US
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Unit control worker gender statistics
42.8% of unit control workers are women and 57.2% of unit control workers are men.
- Male, 57.2%
- Female, 42.8%
Unit control worker gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Male | 57.2% |
| Female | 42.8% |
Unit control worker gender pay gap
Women earn 94¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$37,986
Female income
$35,757
Unit control worker gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in unit control worker positions over time. Currently, 42.8% of unit control workers are female.
Unit control worker gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 56.80% | 43.20% |
| 2011 | 57.73% | 42.27% |
| 2012 | 56.62% | 43.38% |
| 2013 | 58.55% | 41.45% |
| 2014 | 58.02% | 41.98% |
| 2015 | 60.19% | 39.81% |
| 2016 | 54.46% | 45.54% |
| 2017 | 54.21% | 45.79% |
| 2018 | 55.72% | 44.28% |
| 2019 | 54.14% | 45.86% |
| 2020 | 51.97% | 48.03% |
| 2021 | 57.24% | 42.76% |
Unit control worker related jobs gender ratio
We compared unit control workers with similar job titles to see how gender ratios vary. As you can see, centrifugal operator and flight information expediter have the biggest gender ratio gaps.
| Job title | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Cosmetician | 3% | 97% |
| Schedule Checker | 10% | 90% |
| Plant Clerk | 14% | 86% |
| Unit Control Worker | 57% | 43% |
| Raw Scales Operator | 95% | 5% |
| Flight Information Expediter | 95% | 5% |
| Centrifugal Operator | 96% | 4% |
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Unit control worker demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among unit control workers is White, which makes up 58.3% of all unit control workers. Comparatively, 18.7% of unit control workers are Hispanic or Latino and 9.8% of unit control workers are Black or African American.
- White, 58.3%
- Hispanic or Latino, 18.7%
- Black or African American, 9.8%
- Asian, 6.5%
- Unknown, 5.6%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 1.1%
Unit control worker race
| Unit control worker race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 58.3% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 18.7% |
| Black or African American | 9.8% |
| Asian | 6.5% |
| Unknown | 5.6% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 1.1% |
Unit control worker race and ethnicity over time
See how unit control worker racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Unit control worker race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 66.26% | 9.92% | 5.31% | 15.17% |
| 2011 | 60.15% | 12.16% | 5.43% | 19.19% |
| 2012 | 64.89% | 9.72% | 6.43% | 15.48% |
| 2013 | 63.96% | 11.14% | 5.82% | 15.85% |
| 2014 | 62.39% | 10.22% | 7.01% | 16.93% |
| 2015 | 60.15% | 12.58% | 6.06% | 17.79% |
| 2016 | 62.93% | 11.31% | 5.40% | 16.87% |
| 2017 | 60.87% | 9.45% | 7.83% | 18.28% |
| 2018 | 64.54% | 9.99% | 6.05% | 16.86% |
| 2019 | 63.25% | 10.10% | 5.35% | 17.98% |
| 2020 | 61.12% | 6.77% | 6.37% | 20.71% |
| 2021 | 58.28% | 9.83% | 6.49% | 18.68% |
Unit control worker wage gap by race
According to our data, asian unit control workers have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Black or african american unit control workers have the lowest average salary at $37,240.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $37,580 |
| White | $38,407 |
| Black or African American | $37,240 |
| Asian | $39,194 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $37,542 |
Average unit control worker age
See how the average age of unit control workers varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Female
Unit control worker age by race and gender
| Race | Male age | Female age |
|---|---|---|
| Unknown | 52.5 | |
| White | 45 | 49.5 |
| Black or African American | 41 | 44 |
| Asian | 41 | |
| Hispanic or Latino | 43 | 41 |
Unit control worker age breakdown
The average age of unit control workers is 40+ years years old, representing 63% of the unit control worker population.
Unit control worker age breakdown
| Unit Control Worker Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 63% |
| 30-40 years | 24% |
| 20-30 years | 12% |
Unit control worker educational attainment
The most common degree for unit control workers is bachelor's degree, with 52% of unit control workers earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are associate degree degree at 16% and associate degree degree at 13%.
- Bachelor's, 52%
- Associate, 16%
- High School Diploma, 13%
- Master's, 11%
- Other Degrees, 8%
Unit control workers by degree level
| Unit control worker degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 52% |
| Associate | 16% |
| High School Diploma | 13% |
| Master's | 11% |
| Other Degrees | 8% |
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Unit control worker employment statistics
Most unit control workers work for a private in the health care industry.
Company size where unit control workers work
Below, you can see the size of companies where unit control workers work.
Unit control worker jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 4% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 23% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 23% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 4% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 31% |
| > 10,000 employees | 15% |
Unit control worker jobs by company type
Employees with the unit control worker job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most unit control workers prefer to work at private companies over public companies.
Unit control worker jobs by sector
| Company type | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 13% |
| Public | 17% |
| Private | 57% |
| Government | 13% |
Unit control worker jobs by industry
The most common industries for unit control workers are health care, professional and education.
Unit control worker industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Health Care | 15% |
| Professional | 15% |
| Education | 11% |
| Government | 11% |
| Media | 11% |
| Manufacturing | 11% |
| Utilities | 7% |
| Fortune 500 | 7% |
| Construction | 4% |
| Retail | 4% |
| Insurance | 4% |
Unit control worker turnover and employment statistics
Unit control worker unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for unit control workers between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Unit control worker unemployment rate by year
| Year | Unit control worker unemployment rate |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 13.78% |
| 2011 | 11.16% |
| 2012 | 9.68% |
| 2013 | 8.49% |
| 2014 | 5.16% |
| 2015 | 6.89% |
| 2016 | 5.92% |
| 2017 | 6.18% |
| 2018 | 5.69% |
| 2019 | 3.68% |
| 2020 | 5.88% |
| 2021 | 6.02% |
Average unit control worker tenure
The average unit control worker stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 184 unit control workers resumes in Zippia's database.
Unit control worker tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 23% |
| 1-2 years | 34% |
| 3-4 years | 12% |
| 5-7 years | 14% |
| 8-10 years | 3% |
| 11+ years | 14% |
Unit control worker LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of unit control workers 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Unit Control Worker | 4.33% | - |
| Pattern Clerk | 6.40% | 66,317 |
| Diplomatic Courier | 8.26% | 10,537 |
| Postal Retail Clerk | 10.33% | 129,807 |
| Relay Record Clerk | 10.63% | 66,646 |
| Sorting Machine Operator | 11.70% | 57,599 |
| 911 Operator | 17.25% | 30,371 |
Similar unit control worker jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Pattern Clerk | 6.40% | 66,317 |
| Diplomatic Courier | 8.26% | 10,537 |
| Postal Retail Clerk | 10.33% | 129,807 |
| Relay Record Clerk | 10.63% | 66,646 |
| Sorting Machine Operator | 11.70% | 57,599 |
| 911 Operator | 17.25% | 30,371 |
Foreign languages spoken by unit control workers
- Spanish, 75.0%
- Chinese, 25.0%
Unit control worker languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 75.0% |
| Chinese | 25.0% |