Chemical plant operations technician demographics and statistics in the US
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Chemical plant operations technician demographics by:
Chemical plant operations technician gender statistics
11.9% of chemical plant operations technicians are women and 88.1% of chemical plant operations technicians are men.
- Male, 88.1%
- Female, 11.9%
Chemical plant operations technician gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Male | 88.1% |
| Female | 11.9% |
Chemical plant operations technician gender pay gap
Women earn 80¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$40,950
Female income
$32,670
Chemical plant operations technician gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in chemical plant operations technician positions over time. Currently, 11.9% of chemical plant operations technicians are female.
Chemical plant operations technician gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 89.55% | 10.45% |
| 2011 | 89.22% | 10.78% |
| 2012 | 86.11% | 13.89% |
| 2013 | 82.64% | 17.36% |
| 2014 | 86.92% | 13.08% |
| 2015 | 88.98% | 11.02% |
| 2016 | 82.13% | 17.87% |
| 2017 | 80.68% | 19.32% |
| 2018 | 88.61% | 11.39% |
| 2019 | 87.13% | 12.87% |
| 2020 | 88.88% | 11.12% |
| 2021 | 88.10% | 11.90% |
Chemical plant operations technician related jobs gender ratio
| Job title | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Chemical Plant Operations Technician | 88% | 12% |
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Chemical plant operations technician demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among chemical plant operations technicians is White, which makes up 69.0% of all chemical plant operations technicians. Comparatively, 14.3% of chemical plant operations technicians are Hispanic or Latino and 7.1% of chemical plant operations technicians are Black or African American.
- White, 69.0%
- Hispanic or Latino, 14.3%
- Black or African American, 7.1%
- Unknown, 4.7%
- Asian, 4.1%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.8%
Chemical plant operations technician race
| Chemical plant operations technician race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 69.0% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 14.3% |
| Black or African American | 7.1% |
| Unknown | 4.7% |
| Asian | 4.1% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.8% |
Chemical plant operations technician race and ethnicity over time
See how chemical plant operations technician racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Chemical plant operations technician race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 77.98% | 11.92% | 0.81% | 7.47% |
| 2011 | 77.15% | 7.42% | 1.95% | 10.94% |
| 2012 | 75.32% | 9.09% | 1.67% | 10.39% |
| 2013 | 80.75% | 8.13% | 0.79% | 8.13% |
| 2014 | 75.93% | 8.15% | 2.04% | 12.22% |
| 2015 | 75.27% | 9.03% | 1.81% | 11.55% |
| 2016 | 73.09% | 9.16% | 1.72% | 13.17% |
| 2017 | 75.13% | 8.06% | 1.93% | 11.91% |
| 2018 | 78.01% | 6.74% | 1.60% | 11.35% |
| 2019 | 72.73% | 9.27% | 2.10% | 13.99% |
| 2020 | 77.73% | 5.80% | 1.86% | 7.66% |
| 2021 | 69.02% | 7.06% | 4.12% | 14.31% |
Chemical plant operations technician wage gap by race
According to our data, black or african american chemical plant operations technicians have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Unknown chemical plant operations technicians have the lowest average salary at $37,692.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $37,692 |
| White | $42,454 |
| Black or African American | $44,476 |
| Asian | $39,607 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $40,848 |
Average chemical plant operations technician age
See how the average age of chemical plant operations technicians varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Chemical plant operations technician age by race and gender
| Race | Male age | Female age |
|---|---|---|
| Unknown | 47 | |
| White | 47 | |
| Black or African American | 54 | |
| Asian | 48 | |
| Hispanic or Latino | 43.5 |
Chemical plant operations technician age breakdown
The average age of chemical plant operations technicians is 40+ years years old, representing 67% of the chemical plant operations technician population.
Chemical plant operations technician age breakdown
| Chemical Plant Operations Technician Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 67% |
| 30-40 years | 27% |
| 20-30 years | 5% |
Chemical plant operations technician educational attainment
The most common degree for chemical plant operations technicians is associate degree, with 36% of chemical plant operations technicians earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are bachelor's degree degree at 32% and bachelor's degree degree at 23%.
- Associate, 36%
- Bachelor's, 32%
- High School Diploma, 23%
- Master's, 5%
- Other Degrees, 4%
Chemical plant operations technicians by degree level
| Chemical plant operations technician degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Associate | 36% |
| Bachelor's | 32% |
| High School Diploma | 23% |
| Master's | 5% |
| Other Degrees | 4% |
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Company size where chemical plant operations technicians work
Below, you can see the size of companies where chemical plant operations technicians work.
Chemical plant operations technician jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 50 - 100 employees | 14% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 10% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 10% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 24% |
| > 10,000 employees | 43% |
Chemical plant operations technician jobs by industry
The most common industries for chemical plant operations technicians are manufacturing, health care and energy.
Chemical plant operations technician industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Fortune 500 | 24% |
| Manufacturing | 20% |
| Health Care | 16% |
| Energy | 12% |
| Utilities | 12% |
| Finance | 8% |
| Agriculture | 4% |
| Telecommunication | 4% |
Chemical plant operations technician turnover and employment statistics
Chemical plant operations technician unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for chemical plant operations technicians between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Chemical plant operations technician unemployment rate by year
| Year | Chemical plant operations technician unemployment rate |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 5.24% |
| 2011 | 3.32% |
| 2012 | 3.86% |
| 2013 | 3.12% |
| 2014 | 1.93% |
| 2015 | 5.51% |
| 2016 | 3.39% |
| 2017 | 1.61% |
| 2018 | 1.67% |
| 2019 | 1.65% |
| 2020 | 2.74% |
| 2021 | 3.04% |
Average chemical plant operations technician tenure
The average chemical plant operations technician stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 41 chemical plant operations technicians resumes in Zippia's database.
Chemical plant operations technician tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 8% |
| 1-2 years | 20% |
| 3-4 years | 23% |
| 5-7 years | 20% |
| 8-10 years | 5% |
| 11+ years | 25% |
Chemical plant operations technician LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of chemical plant operations technicians 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Steam Engineer | 4.19% | 963 |
| Reducing System Operator | 4.62% | 40,190 |
| Carbon Capture Power Plant Engineer | 4.80% | 10,937 |
| Chemical Plant Operations Technician | 10.89% | - |
Similar chemical plant operations technician jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Steam Engineer | 4.19% | 963 |
| Reducing System Operator | 4.62% | 40,190 |
| Carbon Capture Power Plant Engineer | 4.80% | 10,937 |
Foreign languages spoken by chemical plant operations technicians
- Spanish, 100.0%
Chemical plant operations technician languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 100.0% |