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Boiler plant operator demographics and statistics in the US

Boiler plant operator demographics research summary. Zippia estimates boiler plant operator demographics and statistics in the United States by using a database of 30 million profiles. Our boiler plant operator estimates are verified against BLS, Census, and current job openings data for accuracy. Zippia's data science team found the following key facts about boiler plant operators after extensive research and analysis:

  • There are over 6,633 boiler plant operators currently employed in the United States.
  • 2.1% of all boiler plant operators are women, while 97.9% are men.
  • The average boiler plant operator age is 50 years old.
  • The most common ethnicity of boiler plant operators is White (58.4%), followed by Hispanic or Latino (16.3%), Black or African American (12.0%) and Asian (8.2%).
  • In 2022, women earned 94% of what men earned.
  • 4% of all boiler plant operators are LGBT.
  • Boiler plant operators are 48% more likely to work at private companies in comparison to public companies.
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Boiler plant operator gender statistics

2.1% of boiler plant operators are women and 97.9% of boiler plant operators are men.
  • Male, 97.9%
  • Female, 2.1%

Boiler plant operator gender ratio

GenderPercentages
Male97.9%
Female2.1%

Boiler plant operator gender pay gap

Women earn 94¢ for every $1 earned by men

male-income
Male income
$47,416
female-income
Female income
$44,433

Boiler plant operator gender ratio over time

This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in boiler plant operator positions over time. Currently, 2.1% of boiler plant operators are female.
Male
Female
100%
80%
60%
40%
20%
0%
2010
2011
2012
2013
2014
2015
2016
2017
2018
2019
2020
2021

Boiler plant operator gender ratio by year

YearMaleFemale
201098.53%1.47%
201199.08%0.92%
201298.53%1.47%
201398.51%1.49%
201498.65%1.35%
201598.75%1.25%
201699.18%0.82%
201798.88%1.12%
201898.10%1.90%
201998.03%1.97%
202098.53%1.47%
202197.85%2.15%

Boiler plant operator related jobs gender ratio

Job titleMaleFemale
Boiler Plant Operator98%2%
Male
Female
100%
75%
50%
25%
0%
0%
25%
50%
75%
100%

Boiler plant operator demographics by race

The most common ethnicity among boiler plant operators is White, which makes up 58.4% of all boiler plant operators. Comparatively, 16.3% of boiler plant operators are Hispanic or Latino and 12.0% of boiler plant operators are Black or African American.
  • White, 58.4%
  • Hispanic or Latino, 16.3%
  • Black or African American, 12.0%
  • Asian, 8.2%
  • Unknown, 4.7%
  • American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.4%

Boiler plant operator race

Boiler plant operator racePercentages
White58.4%
Hispanic or Latino16.3%
Black or African American12.0%
Asian8.2%
Unknown4.7%
American Indian and Alaska Native0.4%

Boiler plant operator race and ethnicity over time

See how boiler plant operator racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.

Boiler plant operator race and ethnicity by year

YearWhiteBlack or African AmericanAsianHispanic or Latino
201066.44%12.97%5.29%12.94%
201166.33%12.48%5.90%12.49%
201264.72%13.06%4.84%14.38%
201365.28%11.93%5.76%14.94%
201465.74%12.71%4.80%13.85%
201564.79%11.94%5.50%14.13%
201665.60%11.55%5.66%14.18%
201765.35%10.75%6.50%13.86%
201864.66%12.13%5.86%14.24%
201962.74%9.87%8.60%15.44%
202060.30%10.03%8.68%15.99%
202158.36%12.01%8.18%16.30%

Boiler plant operator wage gap by race

According to our data, white boiler plant operators have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Black or african american boiler plant operators have the lowest average salary at $45,406.
$51,000
$50,000
$49,000
$48,000
$47,000
$46,000
$45,000
Unknown
White
Black or African American
Asian
Hispanic or Latino
EthnicitySalary
Unknown$46,982
White$49,939
Black or African American$45,406
Asian$46,710
Hispanic or Latino$48,164

Average boiler plant operator age

See how the average age of boiler plant operators varies based on ethnicity and gender.
Male
Female

Boiler plant operator age by race and gender

RaceMale ageFemale age
Unknown47.5
White5351
Black or African American52
Asian47
Hispanic or Latino52

Boiler plant operator age breakdown

The average age of boiler plant operators is 40+ years years old, representing 79% of the boiler plant operator population.

40+ years

30-40 years

20-30 years


Boiler plant operator age breakdown

Boiler Plant Operator YearsPercentages
40+ years79%
30-40 years17%
20-30 years4%

Boiler plant operator educational attainment

The most common degree for boiler plant operators is bachelor's degree, with 32% of boiler plant 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 16%.
  • Bachelor's, 32%
  • High School Diploma, 30%
  • Associate, 16%
  • Diploma, 12%
  • Other Degrees, 10%

Boiler plant operators by degree level

Boiler plant operator degreePercentages
Bachelor's32%
High School Diploma30%
Associate16%
Diploma12%
Other Degrees10%

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Boiler plant operator wage gap by degree level

According to the data, boiler plant operators with a Bachelor's degree earn more than those without, at $51,595 annually. With a Associate degree, boiler plant operators earn a median annual income of $45,182 compared to $43,410 for boiler plant operators with an High School Diploma degree.
$54,000
$52,000
$50,000
$48,000
$46,000
$44,000
$42,000
High School Diploma or Less
Bachelor's Degree
Some College/ Associate Degree
EducationSalary
High School Diploma or Less$43,410
Bachelor's Degree$51,595
Some College/ Associate Degree$45,182

Boiler plant operator employment statistics

Most boiler plant operators work for a private in the manufacturing industry.

Company size where boiler plant operators work

Below, you can see the size of companies where boiler plant operators work.

< 50 employees

50 - 100 employees

100 - 500 employees

500 - 1,000 employees

1,000 - 10,000 employees

> 10,000

Boiler plant operator jobs by employer size

Company sizePercentages
< 50 employees4%
50 - 100 employees15%
100 - 500 employees16%
500 - 1,000 employees11%
1,000 - 10,000 employees31%
> 10,000 employees22%

Boiler plant operator jobs by company type

Employees with the boiler plant operator job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most boiler plant operators prefer to work at private companies over public companies.

Education

Public

Private

Government

Boiler plant operator jobs by sector

Company typePercentages
Education13%
Public26%
Private48%
Government13%

Boiler plant operator jobs by industry

The most common industries for boiler plant operators are manufacturing, health care and professional.

Manufacturing

Health Care

Professional

Education

Government

Boiler plant operator turnover and employment statistics

Boiler plant operator unemployment rate over time

The unemployment rate for boiler plant operators between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.

Boiler plant operator unemployment rate by year

YearBoiler plant operator unemployment rate
20105.63%
20115.36%
20124.74%
20133.93%
20142.22%
20151.81%
20161.13%
20172.95%
20181.77%
20191.86%
20201.52%
20211.99%

Average boiler plant operator tenure

The average boiler plant operator stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 269 boiler plant operators resumes in Zippia's database.

Less than one year

1-2 years

3-4 years

5-7 years

8-10 years

11+ years

Boiler plant operator tenure statistics

Number of yearsPercentages
Less than 1 year14%
1-2 years28%
3-4 years13%
5-7 years14%
8-10 years8%
11+ years23%

Boiler plant operator LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs

Review the percent of boiler plant operators that are members of the LGBT community. You can see how this compares to similar jobs in the chart below.
Job titleLGBTJob openings
Boiler Plant Operator4.19%-
Waste Treatment Operator4.62%29,892
Hydration Plant Operator4.80%34,454
Asphalt Plant Operator10.89%38,762

Similar boiler plant operator jobs LGBT demographics

ProfessionPercentages of LGBT Job openings
Waste Treatment Operator4.62%29,892
Hydration Plant Operator4.80%34,454
Asphalt Plant Operator10.89%38,762

Foreign languages spoken by boiler plant operators

  • Occidental, 100.0%

Boiler plant operator languages spoken

Foreign languagePercentages
Occidental100.0%

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Boiler plant operator location demographics

The amount you can make as a boiler plant operator can depend on where you live. For example, the highest salary of boiler plant operators is $50,815. Use our chart to find out where that salary is located.

Where do boiler plant operators earn the most?

Boiler plant operators earn the most in Alaska, where the average boiler plant operator salary is $60,629. The map here shows where boiler plant operators earn the highest salaries in the U.S. The darker areas across the 50 states highlight the highest salaries.
Average salary

Which city has the most Boiler Plant Operators?

By looking through more than 269 resumes, we found that the most popular places for boiler plant operators are Washington, DC and Groton, CT.
Number of Boiler Plant Operators

Boiler plant operator jobs by state

RankStateNumber of jobsAverage salary
1Massachusetts1,270$54,254
2New Jersey933$44,874
3California641$56,810
4Texas414$34,810
5Ohio342$45,327
6Illinois337$56,853
7New York323$60,267
8Pennsylvania313$44,462
9Florida296$36,420
10North Carolina269$35,997
11Georgia262$39,822
12Indiana245$49,560
13Wisconsin227$52,237
14Minnesota204$51,235
15Michigan197$37,928
16Iowa196$48,421
17Virginia190$40,425
18Tennessee178$42,550
19Rhode Island158$54,291
20Arizona151$45,578
21South Carolina147$38,189
22Maryland141$53,073
23Kentucky140$48,186
24Alabama139$35,683
25District of Columbia135$52,841
26Missouri134$44,345
27Colorado127$48,824
28Hawaii116$50,065
29Washington109$57,433
30Kansas103$51,149
31Mississippi99$41,238
32Alaska97$60,629
33Utah97$48,653
34Louisiana96$38,065
35Oregon85$50,516
36Oklahoma74$40,598
37West Virginia71$50,986
38Nebraska68$44,653
39Nevada67$52,865
40Connecticut67$54,517
41Arkansas67$31,273
42New Mexico60$36,415
43South Dakota58$45,374
44Idaho55$53,632
45Montana53$47,667
46New Hampshire52$53,999
47Vermont42$53,669
48Delaware42$53,641
49Maine38$51,693
50Wyoming34$48,925
51North Dakota31$48,960

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