X-ray operator demographics and statistics in the US
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X-ray operator demographics by:
X-ray operator gender statistics
51.1% of x-ray operators are women and 48.9% of x-ray operators are men.
- Female, 51.1%
- Male, 48.9%
X-ray operator gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Female | 51.1% |
| Male | 48.9% |
X-ray operator gender pay gap
Women earn 90¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$65,487
Female income
$58,792
X-ray operator gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in x-ray operator positions over time. Currently, 51.1% of x-ray operators are female.
X-ray operator gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 47.86% | 52.14% |
| 2011 | 46.42% | 53.58% |
| 2012 | 47.17% | 52.83% |
| 2013 | 47.90% | 52.10% |
| 2014 | 46.99% | 53.01% |
| 2015 | 44.39% | 55.61% |
| 2016 | 48.77% | 51.23% |
| 2017 | 49.24% | 50.76% |
| 2018 | 45.02% | 54.98% |
| 2019 | 51.32% | 48.68% |
| 2020 | 50.88% | 49.12% |
| 2021 | 48.87% | 51.13% |
X-ray operator related jobs gender ratio
We compared x-ray operators with similar job titles to see how gender ratios vary. As you can see, guitar technician and armorer technician have the biggest gender ratio gaps.
| Job title | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Radiographer, Mammographer | 2% | 98% |
| Mammographer | 3% | 97% |
| Lead Mammographer | 3% | 97% |
| X-Ray Operator | 49% | 51% |
| Driver/Technician | 93% | 7% |
| Armorer Technician | 95% | 5% |
| Guitar Technician | 96% | 4% |
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X-ray operator demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among x-ray operators is White, which makes up 57.1% of all x-ray operators. Comparatively, 18.5% of x-ray operators are Hispanic or Latino and 10.1% of x-ray operators are Black or African American.
- White, 57.1%
- Hispanic or Latino, 18.5%
- Black or African American, 10.1%
- Asian, 8.9%
- Unknown, 4.8%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.6%
X-ray operator race
| X-ray operator race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 57.1% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 18.5% |
| Black or African American | 10.1% |
| Asian | 8.9% |
| Unknown | 4.8% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.6% |
X-ray operator race and ethnicity over time
See how x-ray operator racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
X-ray operator race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 62.85% | 13.63% | 6.25% | 13.98% |
| 2011 | 61.33% | 13.54% | 6.95% | 15.66% |
| 2012 | 62.26% | 12.03% | 7.37% | 16.48% |
| 2013 | 62.87% | 12.56% | 6.46% | 15.08% |
| 2014 | 60.99% | 13.39% | 6.93% | 15.37% |
| 2015 | 59.53% | 11.63% | 7.91% | 17.78% |
| 2016 | 59.55% | 12.69% | 7.63% | 17.04% |
| 2017 | 57.80% | 13.73% | 8.73% | 16.74% |
| 2018 | 62.09% | 9.61% | 8.83% | 16.83% |
| 2019 | 62.51% | 8.99% | 9.21% | 16.75% |
| 2020 | 60.28% | 8.55% | 7.76% | 17.91% |
| 2021 | 57.12% | 10.14% | 8.91% | 18.45% |
X-ray operator wage gap by race
According to our data, white x-ray operators have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Black or african american x-ray operators have the lowest average salary at $60,747.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $68,056 |
| White | $68,975 |
| Black or African American | $60,747 |
| Asian | $65,120 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $64,860 |
Average x-ray operator age
See how the average age of x-ray operators varies based on ethnicity and gender.
Male
Female
X-ray operator age by race and gender
| Race | Male age | Female age |
|---|---|---|
| Unknown | 45.5 | 47.5 |
| White | 46 | 42 |
| Black or African American | 42 | 44.5 |
| Asian | 41 | 41 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 42 | 36.5 |
X-ray operator age breakdown
The average age of x-ray operators is 40+ years years old, representing 59% of the x-ray operator population.
X-ray operator age breakdown
| X-Ray Operator Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 59% |
| 30-40 years | 27% |
| 20-30 years | 14% |
X-ray operator educational attainment
The most common degree for x-ray operators is associate degree, with 39% of x-ray operators earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are high school diploma degree at 23% and high school diploma degree at 20%.
- Associate, 39%
- High School Diploma, 23%
- Bachelor's, 20%
- Diploma, 8%
- Other Degrees, 10%
X-ray operators by degree level
| X-ray operator degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Associate | 39% |
| High School Diploma | 23% |
| Bachelor's | 20% |
| Diploma | 8% |
| Other Degrees | 10% |
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X-ray operator wage gap by degree level
According to the data, x-ray operators with a Master's degree earn more than those without, at $97,879 annually. With a Bachelor's degree, x-ray operators earn a median annual income of $71,133 compared to $56,511 for x-ray operators with an Associate degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| Master's Degree | $97,879 |
| High School Diploma or Less | $45,834 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $71,133 |
| Some College/ Associate Degree | $56,511 |
X-ray operator employment statistics
Most x-ray operators work for a private in the health care industry.
Company size where x-ray operators work
Below, you can see the size of companies where x-ray operators work.
X-ray operator jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 7% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 11% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 16% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 8% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 36% |
| > 10,000 employees | 21% |
X-ray operator jobs by company type
Employees with the x-ray operator job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most x-ray operators prefer to work at private companies over public companies.
X-ray operator jobs by sector
| Company type | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 6% |
| Public | 25% |
| Private | 67% |
| Government | 2% |
X-ray operator jobs by industry
The most common industries for x-ray operators are health care, manufacturing and technology.
X-ray operator industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Health Care | 31% |
| Manufacturing | 14% |
| Technology | 8% |
| Fortune 500 | 8% |
| Professional | 6% |
| Education | 5% |
| Transportation | 4% |
| Media | 3% |
| Finance | 3% |
| Retail | 3% |
| Government | 2% |
| Automotive | 2% |
| Construction | 2% |
| Hospitality | 2% |
| Non Profits | 2% |
| Internet | 1% |
| Utilities | 1% |
| Telecommunication | 1% |
| Energy | 1% |
| Insurance | 1% |
| Agriculture | 1% |
| Start-up | 1% |
X-ray operator turnover and employment statistics
X-ray operator unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for x-ray operators between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
X-ray operator unemployment rate by year
| Year | X-ray operator unemployment rate |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 5.02% |
| 2011 | 4.10% |
| 2012 | 4.16% |
| 2013 | 4.04% |
| 2014 | 3.59% |
| 2015 | 2.79% |
| 2016 | 2.53% |
| 2017 | 1.74% |
| 2018 | 1.79% |
| 2019 | 1.97% |
| 2020 | 3.67% |
| 2021 | 3.03% |
Average x-ray operator tenure
The average x-ray operator stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 494 x-ray operators resumes in Zippia's database.
X-ray operator tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 27% |
| 1-2 years | 33% |
| 3-4 years | 12% |
| 5-7 years | 13% |
| 8-10 years | 5% |
| 11+ years | 10% |
X-ray operator LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of x-ray 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Licensed Pharmacist Technician | 5.02% | 83,479 |
| Wood Technologist | 8.24% | 46,293 |
| Medical Data Analyst | 9.29% | 129,290 |
| X-Ray Operator | 9.57% | - |
| Optician Apprentice | 12.53% | 10,174 |
| Endoscopic Technician | 12.80% | 48,259 |
| Nuclear Cardiology Technologist | 21.93% | 48,928 |
Similar x-ray operator jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Licensed Pharmacist Technician | 5.02% | 83,479 |
| Wood Technologist | 8.24% | 46,293 |
| Medical Data Analyst | 9.29% | 129,290 |
| Optician Apprentice | 12.53% | 10,174 |
| Endoscopic Technician | 12.80% | 48,259 |
| Nuclear Cardiology Technologist | 21.93% | 48,928 |
Foreign languages spoken by x-ray operators
The most common foreign language among x-ray operators is Spanish at 66.7%. The second-most popular foreign language spoken is French at 14.3% and German is the third-most popular at 9.5%.
- Spanish, 66.7%
- French, 14.3%
- German, 9.5%
- Portuguese, 4.8%
- Armenian, 4.8%
X-ray operator languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 66.7% |
| French | 14.3% |
| German | 9.5% |
| Portuguese | 4.8% |
| Armenian | 4.8% |
