Auxiliary plant operator demographics and statistics in the US
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Auxiliary plant operator demographics by:
Auxiliary plant operator gender statistics
5.6% of auxiliary plant operators are women and 94.4% of auxiliary plant operators are men.
- Male, 94.4%
- Female, 5.6%
Auxiliary plant operator gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Male | 94.4% |
| Female | 5.6% |
Auxiliary plant operator gender pay gap
Women earn $1.02 for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$45,933
Female income
$46,702
Auxiliary plant operator gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in auxiliary plant operator positions over time. Currently, 5.6% of auxiliary plant operators are female.
Auxiliary plant operator gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 93.67% | 6.33% |
| 2011 | 94.13% | 5.87% |
| 2012 | 94.55% | 5.45% |
| 2013 | 95.29% | 4.71% |
| 2014 | 93.44% | 6.56% |
| 2015 | 93.85% | 6.15% |
| 2016 | 94.76% | 5.24% |
| 2017 | 93.67% | 6.33% |
| 2018 | 92.28% | 7.72% |
| 2019 | 92.88% | 7.12% |
| 2020 | 91.03% | 8.97% |
| 2021 | 94.44% | 5.56% |
Auxiliary plant operator related jobs gender ratio
| Job title | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Auxiliary Plant Operator | 94% | 6% |
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Auxiliary plant operator demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among auxiliary plant operators is White, which makes up 70.6% of all auxiliary plant operators. Comparatively, 12.6% of auxiliary plant operators are Hispanic or Latino and 7.8% of auxiliary plant operators are Black or African American.
- White, 70.6%
- Hispanic or Latino, 12.6%
- Black or African American, 7.8%
- Unknown, 4.6%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 2.6%
- Asian, 1.8%
Auxiliary plant operator race
| Auxiliary plant operator race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 70.6% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 12.6% |
| Black or African American | 7.8% |
| Unknown | 4.6% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 2.6% |
| Asian | 1.8% |
Auxiliary plant operator race and ethnicity over time
See how auxiliary plant operator racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Auxiliary plant operator race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 73.54% | 10.15% | 0.60% | 11.04% |
| 2011 | 73.76% | 10.54% | 1.12% | 10.15% |
| 2012 | 75.22% | 9.05% | 1.54% | 10.33% |
| 2013 | 73.08% | 9.79% | 1.19% | 10.72% |
| 2014 | 74.46% | 8.82% | 1.41% | 11.76% |
| 2015 | 73.57% | 7.78% | 1.84% | 12.08% |
| 2016 | 73.15% | 9.51% | 1.75% | 11.84% |
| 2017 | 75.25% | 8.44% | 1.47% | 11.09% |
| 2018 | 76.45% | 8.04% | 1.49% | 10.11% |
| 2019 | 76.16% | 7.76% | 1.18% | 10.51% |
| 2020 | 71.18% | 7.26% | 2.15% | 11.46% |
| 2021 | 70.55% | 7.77% | 1.84% | 12.62% |
Auxiliary plant operator wage gap by race
According to our data, asian auxiliary plant operators have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Unknown auxiliary plant operators have the lowest average salary at $43,122.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $43,122 |
| White | $45,792 |
| Black or African American | $46,599 |
| Asian | $49,396 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $44,984 |
Average auxiliary plant operator age
See how the average age of auxiliary plant operators varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Auxiliary plant operator age by race and gender
| Race | Male age | Female age |
|---|---|---|
| Unknown | 45 | |
| White | 48 | 43.5 |
| Black or African American | 50 | |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 42.5 | |
| Hispanic or Latino | 46 |
Auxiliary plant operator age breakdown
The average age of auxiliary plant operators is 40+ years years old, representing 71% of the auxiliary plant operator population.
Auxiliary plant operator age breakdown
| Auxiliary Plant Operator Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 71% |
| 30-40 years | 24% |
| 20-30 years | 5% |
Auxiliary plant operator educational attainment
The most common degree for auxiliary plant operators is high school diploma, with 30% of auxiliary plant operators earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are bachelor's degree degree at 30% and bachelor's degree degree at 30%.
- High School Diploma, 30%
- Bachelor's, 30%
- Associate, 30%
- Other Degrees, 10%
Auxiliary plant operators by degree level
| Auxiliary plant operator degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| High School Diploma | 30% |
| Bachelor's | 30% |
| Associate | 30% |
| Other Degrees | 10% |
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Auxiliary plant operator wage gap by degree level
According to the data, auxiliary plant operators with a Bachelor's degree earn more than those without, at $49,671 annually. With a Associate degree, auxiliary plant operators earn a median annual income of $49,203 compared to $45,321 for auxiliary plant operators with an High School Diploma degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| High School Diploma or Less | $45,321 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $49,671 |
| Some College/ Associate Degree | $49,203 |
Auxiliary plant operator employment statistics
Company size where auxiliary plant operators work
Below, you can see the size of companies where auxiliary plant operators work.
Auxiliary plant operator jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 50 - 100 employees | 4% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 8% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 8% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 54% |
| > 10,000 employees | 27% |
Auxiliary plant operator jobs by industry
The most common industries for auxiliary plant operators are energy, utilities and manufacturing.
Auxiliary plant operator industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Energy | 33% |
| Utilities | 30% |
| Fortune 500 | 13% |
| Manufacturing | 13% |
| Professional | 7% |
| Construction | 3% |
Auxiliary plant operator turnover and employment statistics
Auxiliary plant operator unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for auxiliary plant operators between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Auxiliary plant operator unemployment rate by year
| Year | Auxiliary plant operator unemployment rate |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 2.49% |
| 2011 | 3.19% |
| 2012 | 2.40% |
| 2013 | 2.30% |
| 2014 | 2.09% |
| 2015 | 1.91% |
| 2016 | 1.70% |
| 2017 | 0.98% |
| 2018 | 1.09% |
| 2019 | 1.23% |
| 2020 | 2.69% |
| 2021 | 1.40% |
Average auxiliary plant operator tenure
The average auxiliary plant operator stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 61 auxiliary plant operators resumes in Zippia's database.
Auxiliary plant operator tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 13% |
| 1-2 years | 33% |
| 3-4 years | 20% |
| 5-7 years | 19% |
| 8-10 years | 8% |
| 11+ years | 8% |
Auxiliary plant operator LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of auxiliary plant 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Stationary Steam Engineer | 4.19% | 1,013 |
| Auxiliary Plant Operator | 4.62% | - |
| Nuclear Power Plant Process Control Worker | 4.80% | 84,235 |
| Fuel Yard Operator | 10.89% | 33,007 |
Similar auxiliary plant operator jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Stationary Steam Engineer | 4.19% | 1,013 |
| Nuclear Power Plant Process Control Worker | 4.80% | 84,235 |
| Fuel Yard Operator | 10.89% | 33,007 |