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Director of plant operations demographics and statistics in the US

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Director of plant operations gender statistics

3.2% of directors of plant operations are women and 96.8% of directors of plant operations are men.
  • Male, 96.8%
  • Female, 3.2%

Director of plant operations gender ratio

GenderPercentages
Male96.8%
Female3.2%

Director of plant operations gender pay gap

Women earn 92¢ for every $1 earned by men

male-income
Male income
$122,327
female-income
Female income
$112,698

Director of plant operations gender ratio over time

This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in director of plant operations positions over time. Currently, 3.2% of directors of plant operations are female.
Male
Female
100%
80%
60%
40%
20%
0%
2010
2011
2012
2013
2014
2015
2016
2017
2018
2019
2020
2021

Director of plant operations gender ratio by year

YearMaleFemale
201097.50%2.50%
201197.43%2.57%
201297.34%2.66%
201397.40%2.60%
201497.59%2.41%
201597.46%2.54%
201697.55%2.45%
201797.27%2.73%
201897.26%2.74%
201997.02%2.98%
202097.04%2.96%
202196.82%3.18%

Director of plant operations related jobs gender ratio

We compared directors of plant operations with similar job titles to see how gender ratios vary. As you can see, district commercial superintendent and street superintendent have the biggest gender ratio gaps.

Job titleMaleFemale
Administrative Assistant To General Manager9%91%
Manager Stylist9%91%
Salon Manager12%88%
Director Of Plant Operations97%3%
General Superintendent97%3%
Street Superintendent97%3%
District Commercial Superintendent98%2%

Director of plant operations demographics by race

The most common ethnicity among directors of plant operations is White, which makes up 67.7% of all directors of plant operations. Comparatively, 15.1% of directors of plant operations are Hispanic or Latino and 6.3% of directors of plant operations are Asian.
  • White, 67.7%
  • Hispanic or Latino, 15.1%
  • Asian, 6.3%
  • Black or African American, 6.1%
  • Unknown, 4.3%
  • American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.5%

Director of plant operations race

Director of plant operations racePercentages
White67.7%
Hispanic or Latino15.1%
Asian6.3%
Black or African American6.1%
Unknown4.3%
American Indian and Alaska Native0.5%

Director of plant operations race and ethnicity over time

See how director of plant operations racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.

Director of plant operations race and ethnicity by year

YearWhiteBlack or African AmericanAsianHispanic or Latino
201075.35%6.25%5.22%10.90%
201175.19%6.41%5.24%10.61%
201274.84%5.98%5.38%11.69%
201375.35%5.80%5.42%11.05%
201474.24%5.77%5.32%12.40%
201574.26%5.83%5.26%12.33%
201671.93%6.34%5.71%13.54%
201773.28%5.82%5.44%13.04%
201872.85%5.60%6.02%12.91%
201971.46%5.87%6.06%13.98%
202069.70%5.91%5.71%13.87%
202167.65%6.15%6.33%15.07%

Director of plant operations wage gap by race

According to our data, asian directors of plant operations have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Black or african american directors of plant operations have the lowest average salary at $118,236.
$127,000
$125,000
$123,000
$121,000
$119,000
$117,000
Unknown
White
Black or African American
Asian
Hispanic or Latino
EthnicitySalary
Unknown$120,937
White$124,448
Black or African American$118,236
Asian$125,970
Hispanic or Latino$122,194

Average director of plant operations age

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

Director of plant operations age by race and gender

RaceMale ageFemale age
Black or African American4245
Unknown4241
Asian4341
Hispanic or Latino4240
White4544
American Indian and Alaska Native4344

Director of plant operations age breakdown

The average age of directors of plant operations is 40+ years years old, representing 64% of the director of plant operations population.

40+ years

30-40 years

20-30 years


Director of plant operations age breakdown

Director Of Plant Operations YearsPercentages
40+ years64%
30-40 years30%
20-30 years6%

Director of plant operations educational attainment

The most common degree for directors of plant operations is bachelor's degree, with 48% of directors of plant operations earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are associate degree degree at 22% and associate degree degree at 11%.
  • Bachelor's, 48%
  • Associate, 22%
  • Master's, 11%
  • High School Diploma, 7%
  • Other Degrees, 12%

Directors of plant operations by degree level

Director of plant operations degreePercentages
Bachelor's48%
Associate22%
Master's11%
High School Diploma7%
Other Degrees12%

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Director of plant operations wage gap by degree level

According to the data, directors of plant operations with a Master's degree earn more than those without, at $145,308 annually. With a Doctorate degree, directors of plant operations earn a median annual income of $141,093 compared to $129,279 for directors of plant operations with an Bachelor's degree.
$151,000
$143,000
$135,000
$127,000
$119,000
$111,000
$103,000
Master's Degree
High School Diploma or Less
Bachelor's Degree
Doctorate Degree
Some College/ Associate Degree
EducationSalary
Master's Degree$145,308
High School Diploma or Less$110,217
Bachelor's Degree$129,279
Doctorate Degree$141,093
Some College/ Associate Degree$112,870

Director of plant operations employment statistics

Most directors of plant operations work for a private in the health care industry.

Company size where directors of plant operations work

Below, you can see the size of companies where directors of plant operations work.

< 50 employees

50 - 100 employees

100 - 500 employees

500 - 1,000 employees

1,000 - 10,000 employees

> 10,000

Director of plant operations jobs by employer size

Company sizePercentages
< 50 employees7%
50 - 100 employees17%
100 - 500 employees26%
500 - 1,000 employees10%
1,000 - 10,000 employees23%
> 10,000 employees16%

Director of plant operations jobs by company type

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

Education

Public

Private

Government

Director of plant operations jobs by sector

Company typePercentages
Education10%
Public15%
Private74%
Government1%

Director of plant operations jobs by industry

The most common industries for directors of plant operations are health care, manufacturing and education.

Health Care

Manufacturing

Education

Fortune 500

Professional

Director of plant operations turnover and employment statistics

Director of plant operations unemployment rate over time

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

Director of plant operations unemployment rate by year

YearDirector of plant operations unemployment rate
20106.02%
20115.17%
20124.50%
20133.74%
20143.19%
20152.83%
20162.57%
20172.68%
20182.15%
20192.22%
20203.68%
20214.01%

Average director of plant operations tenure

The average director of plant operations stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 1,567 directors of plant operations resumes in Zippia's database.

Less than one year

1-2 years

3-4 years

5-7 years

8-10 years

11+ years

Director of plant operations tenure statistics

Number of yearsPercentages
Less than 1 year8%
1-2 years31%
3-4 years20%
5-7 years20%
8-10 years7%
11+ years15%

Director of plant operations LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs

Review the percent of directors of plant operations that are members of the LGBT community. You can see how this compares to similar jobs in the chart below.
Job titleLGBTJob openings
Manager Of Environmental Services7.93%92,312
Communications Manager Internship8.41%118,716
Commercial Sales Manager9.38%144,012
Director Of Plant Operations10.39%-
City Superintendent11.63%16,244
Senior Human Resources Generalist13.02%47,037
Advertising Manager14.95%43,083

Similar director of plant operations jobs LGBT demographics

ProfessionPercentages of LGBT Job openings
Manager Of Environmental Services7.93%92,312
Communications Manager Internship8.41%118,716
Commercial Sales Manager9.38%144,012
City Superintendent11.63%16,244
Senior Human Resources Generalist13.02%47,037
Advertising Manager14.95%43,083

Foreign languages spoken by directors of plant operations

The most common foreign language among directors of plant operations is Spanish at 51.4%. The second-most popular foreign language spoken is German at 11.4% and French is the third-most popular at 11.4%.
  • Spanish, 51.4%
  • German, 11.4%
  • French, 11.4%
  • Italian, 5.7%
  • Turkish, 2.9%
  • Other, 17.2%

Director of plant operations languages spoken

Foreign languagePercentages
Spanish51.4%
German11.4%
French11.4%
Italian5.7%
Turkish2.9%
Other17.2%

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Director of plant operations location demographics

The amount you can make as a director of plant operations can depend on where you live. For example, the highest salary of directors of plant operations is $136,952. Use our chart to find out where that salary is located.

Where do directors of plant operations earn the most?

Directors of plant operations earn the most in California, where the average director of plant operations salary is $148,884. The map here shows where directors of plant operations 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 Directors Of Plant Operations?

By looking through more than 1,567 resumes, we found that the most popular places for directors of plant operations are Chicago, IL and New York, NY.
Number of Directors Of Plant Operations

Director of plant operations jobs by state

RankStateNumber of jobsAverage salary
1Texas3,869$97,942
2California3,021$148,884
3Florida2,687$83,797
4Pennsylvania2,062$115,266
5Georgia1,747$102,724
6Ohio1,711$91,939
7North Carolina1,646$103,935
8New York1,426$118,729
9Washington1,271$134,125
10Illinois1,161$98,061
11Michigan1,115$99,864
12Minnesota1,110$125,702
13Indiana1,108$94,347
14Alabama1,005$100,820
15Iowa992$88,480
16Massachusetts947$116,923
17Wisconsin934$111,631
18Tennessee926$88,417
19Louisiana881$91,868
20Missouri870$100,661
21Arkansas826$80,795
22Oregon807$113,190
23Virginia802$127,540
24Oklahoma791$84,995
25New Jersey727$135,084
26Mississippi658$81,107
27Kentucky632$68,444
28South Carolina630$85,536
29Arizona481$112,523
30Maryland480$137,779
31Colorado462$116,560
32Kansas456$86,978
33Nevada354$108,113
34Nebraska354$88,734
35South Dakota351$111,658
36Idaho268$89,482
37New Hampshire267$98,155
38Utah255$86,716
39New Mexico248$89,512
40Connecticut247$124,100
41District of Columbia223$145,858
42Maine215$112,277
43Montana208$80,303
44North Dakota190$94,734
45West Virginia189$87,525
46Alaska115$124,729
47Delaware112$128,218
48Wyoming111$78,762
49Rhode Island82$131,939
50Hawaii73$83,567
51Vermont57$92,873

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