Unmanned equipment operator demographics and statistics in the US
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Unmanned equipment operator gender statistics
6.9% of unmanned equipment operators are women and 93.1% of unmanned equipment operators are men.
- Male, 93.1%
- Female, 6.9%
Unmanned equipment operator gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Male | 93.1% |
| Female | 6.9% |
Unmanned equipment operator gender pay gap
Women earn 91¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$45,928
Female income
$41,985
Unmanned equipment operator gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in unmanned equipment operator positions over time. Currently, 6.9% of unmanned equipment operators are female.
Unmanned equipment operator gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 94.46% | 5.54% |
| 2011 | 94.33% | 5.67% |
| 2012 | 94.69% | 5.31% |
| 2013 | 93.83% | 6.17% |
| 2014 | 94.32% | 5.68% |
| 2015 | 94.16% | 5.84% |
| 2016 | 94.29% | 5.71% |
| 2017 | 94.25% | 5.75% |
| 2018 | 93.58% | 6.42% |
| 2019 | 93.05% | 6.95% |
| 2020 | 93.60% | 6.40% |
| 2021 | 93.10% | 6.90% |
Unmanned equipment operator related jobs gender ratio
| Job title | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Unmanned Equipment Operator | 93% | 7% |
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Unmanned equipment operator demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among unmanned equipment operators is White, which makes up 67.9% of all unmanned equipment operators. Comparatively, 11.7% of unmanned equipment operators are Hispanic or Latino and 8.2% of unmanned equipment operators are Asian.
- White, 67.9%
- Hispanic or Latino, 11.7%
- Asian, 8.2%
- Black or African American, 6.9%
- Unknown, 4.6%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.7%
Unmanned equipment operator race
| Unmanned equipment operator race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 67.9% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 11.7% |
| Asian | 8.2% |
| Black or African American | 6.9% |
| Unknown | 4.6% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.7% |
Unmanned equipment operator race and ethnicity over time
See how unmanned equipment operator racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Unmanned equipment operator race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 73.17% | 7.08% | 7.89% | 9.54% |
| 2011 | 73.63% | 7.19% | 8.58% | 8.42% |
| 2012 | 72.65% | 7.60% | 8.91% | 8.56% |
| 2013 | 71.86% | 7.87% | 8.07% | 9.07% |
| 2014 | 73.05% | 6.71% | 8.38% | 9.25% |
| 2015 | 72.64% | 7.00% | 7.74% | 9.82% |
| 2016 | 71.43% | 7.41% | 8.23% | 10.18% |
| 2017 | 71.23% | 7.28% | 8.45% | 10.03% |
| 2018 | 71.21% | 6.43% | 8.40% | 11.23% |
| 2019 | 71.66% | 6.16% | 8.30% | 11.33% |
| 2020 | 69.60% | 5.51% | 8.58% | 11.30% |
| 2021 | 67.94% | 6.86% | 8.17% | 11.74% |
Unmanned equipment operator wage gap by race
According to our data, asian unmanned equipment operators have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Black or african american unmanned equipment operators have the lowest average salary at $45,001.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $46,111 |
| White | $46,140 |
| Black or African American | $45,001 |
| Asian | $46,948 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $45,465 |
Average unmanned equipment operator age
See how the average age of unmanned equipment operators varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Unmanned equipment operator age by race and gender
| Race | Male age | Female age |
|---|---|---|
| Black or African American | 46 | 48 |
| Unknown | 43 | 45.5 |
| Asian | 50 | 47 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 42 | 44 |
| White | 46.5 | 47 |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 47 |
Unmanned equipment operator age breakdown
The average age of unmanned equipment operators is 40+ years years old, representing 64% of the unmanned equipment operator population.
Unmanned equipment operator age breakdown
| Unmanned Equipment Operator Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 64% |
| 30-40 years | 24% |
| 20-30 years | 12% |
Unmanned equipment operator educational attainment
The most common degree for unmanned equipment operators is associate degree, with 40% of unmanned equipment operators earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are high school diploma degree at 30% and high school diploma degree at 30%.
- Associate, 40%
- High School Diploma, 30%
- Bachelor's, 30%
Unmanned equipment operators by degree level
| Unmanned equipment operator degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Associate | 40% |
| High School Diploma | 30% |
| Bachelor's | 30% |
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Unmanned equipment operator wage gap by degree level
According to the data, unmanned equipment operators with a Master's degree earn more than those without, at $48,605 annually. With a Associate degree, unmanned equipment operators earn a median annual income of $47,108 compared to $46,580 for unmanned equipment operators with an Bachelor's degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| Master's Degree | $48,605 |
| High School Diploma or Less | $44,992 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $46,580 |
| Some College/ Associate Degree | $47,108 |
Unmanned equipment operator turnover and employment statistics
Unmanned equipment operator unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for unmanned equipment operators between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Unmanned equipment operator unemployment rate by year
| Year | Unmanned equipment operator unemployment rate |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 7.39% |
| 2011 | 6.06% |
| 2012 | 5.70% |
| 2013 | 4.72% |
| 2014 | 3.88% |
| 2015 | 3.16% |
| 2016 | 3.28% |
| 2017 | 3.12% |
| 2018 | 1.97% |
| 2019 | 2.84% |
| 2020 | 3.91% |
| 2021 | 4.04% |
Average unmanned equipment operator tenure
The average unmanned equipment operator stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 31 unmanned equipment operators resumes in Zippia's database.
Unmanned equipment operator tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 10% |
| 1-2 years | 29% |
| 3-4 years | 32% |
| 5-7 years | 19% |
| 8-10 years | 3% |
| 11+ years | 6% |
Unmanned equipment operator LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of unmanned equipment 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Map Compiler | 4.94% | 161 |
| Tool Design Checker | 5.61% | 50,772 |
| Directional Survey Drafter | 5.82% | 4,159 |
| Unmanned Equipment Operator | 6.29% | - |
| Digital Technician | 8.40% | 54,243 |
Similar unmanned equipment operator jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Map Compiler | 4.94% | 161 |
| Tool Design Checker | 5.61% | 50,772 |
| Directional Survey Drafter | 5.82% | 4,159 |
| Digital Technician | 8.40% | 54,243 |