Fill plant operator demographics and statistics in the US
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Fill plant operator demographics by:
Fill plant operator gender statistics
3.7% of fill plant operators are women and 96.3% of fill plant operators are men.
- Male, 96.3%
- Female, 3.7%
Fill plant operator gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Male | 96.3% |
| Female | 3.7% |
Fill plant operator gender pay gap
Women earn 84¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$39,644
Female income
$33,459
Fill plant operator gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in fill plant operator positions over time. Currently, 3.7% of fill plant operators are female.
Fill plant operator gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 96.83% | 3.17% |
| 2011 | 96.72% | 3.28% |
| 2012 | 95.66% | 4.34% |
| 2013 | 94.43% | 5.57% |
| 2014 | 95.94% | 4.06% |
| 2015 | 96.64% | 3.36% |
| 2016 | 94.24% | 5.76% |
| 2017 | 93.70% | 6.30% |
| 2018 | 96.51% | 3.49% |
| 2019 | 96.01% | 3.99% |
| 2020 | 96.60% | 3.40% |
| 2021 | 96.34% | 3.66% |
Fill plant operator related jobs gender ratio
| Job title | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Fill Plant Operator | 96% | 4% |
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Fill plant operator demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among fill plant operators is White, which makes up 66.7% of all fill plant operators. Comparatively, 14.7% of fill plant operators are Hispanic or Latino and 7.8% of fill plant operators are Black or African American.
- White, 66.7%
- Hispanic or Latino, 14.7%
- Black or African American, 7.8%
- Asian, 5.0%
- Unknown, 4.9%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.9%
Fill plant operator race
| Fill plant operator race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 66.7% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 14.7% |
| Black or African American | 7.8% |
| Asian | 5.0% |
| Unknown | 4.9% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.9% |
Fill plant operator race and ethnicity over time
See how fill plant operator racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Fill plant operator race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 75.69% | 12.66% | 1.70% | 7.83% |
| 2011 | 74.85% | 8.17% | 2.84% | 11.30% |
| 2012 | 73.03% | 9.84% | 2.56% | 10.75% |
| 2013 | 78.46% | 8.88% | 1.68% | 8.49% |
| 2014 | 73.63% | 8.89% | 2.93% | 12.58% |
| 2015 | 72.98% | 9.77% | 2.69% | 11.91% |
| 2016 | 70.80% | 9.90% | 2.61% | 13.53% |
| 2017 | 72.84% | 8.80% | 2.82% | 12.27% |
| 2018 | 75.72% | 7.48% | 2.48% | 11.71% |
| 2019 | 70.43% | 10.01% | 2.99% | 14.34% |
| 2020 | 75.43% | 6.54% | 2.75% | 8.02% |
| 2021 | 66.73% | 7.80% | 5.01% | 14.67% |
Fill plant operator wage gap by race
According to our data, black or african american fill plant operators have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Unknown fill plant operators have the lowest average salary at $37,251.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $37,251 |
| White | $40,732 |
| Black or African American | $42,181 |
| Asian | $38,664 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $39,570 |
Average fill plant operator age
See how the average age of fill plant operators varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Fill plant operator 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 |
Fill plant operator age breakdown
The average age of fill plant operators is 40+ years years old, representing 67% of the fill plant operator population.
Fill plant operator age breakdown
| Fill Plant Operator Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 67% |
| 30-40 years | 27% |
| 20-30 years | 5% |
Fill plant operator educational attainment
The most common degree for fill plant operators is high school diploma, with 46% of fill plant operators earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are bachelor's degree degree at 21% and bachelor's degree degree at 17%.
- High School Diploma, 46%
- Bachelor's, 21%
- Associate, 17%
- Diploma, 8%
- Other Degrees, 8%
Fill plant operators by degree level
| Fill plant operator degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| High School Diploma | 46% |
| Bachelor's | 21% |
| Associate | 17% |
| Diploma | 8% |
| Other Degrees | 8% |
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Fill plant operator employment statistics
Company size where fill plant operators work
Below, you can see the size of companies where fill plant operators work.
Fill plant operator jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 17% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 13% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 17% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 9% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 13% |
| > 10,000 employees | 30% |
Fill plant operator jobs by industry
The most common industries for fill plant operators are manufacturing, energy and professional.
Fill plant operator industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Manufacturing | 37% |
| Fortune 500 | 15% |
| Energy | 11% |
| Professional | 7% |
| Construction | 7% |
| Retail | 4% |
| Transportation | 4% |
| Media | 4% |
| Education | 4% |
| Technology | 4% |
| Insurance | 4% |
Fill plant operator turnover and employment statistics
Fill plant operator unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for fill plant operators between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Fill plant operator unemployment rate by year
| Year | Fill plant operator 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 fill plant operator tenure
The average fill plant operator stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 94 fill plant operators resumes in Zippia's database.
Fill plant operator tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 15% |
| 1-2 years | 34% |
| 3-4 years | 18% |
| 5-7 years | 15% |
| 8-10 years | 6% |
| 11+ years | 13% |
Fill plant operator LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of fill 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Blowing Engineer | 4.19% | 832 |
| Wastewater Treatment Operator | 4.62% | 32,561 |
| Hydration Plant Operator | 4.80% | 34,454 |
| Fill Plant Operator | 10.89% | - |
Similar fill plant operator jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Blowing Engineer | 4.19% | 832 |
| Wastewater Treatment Operator | 4.62% | 32,561 |
| Hydration Plant Operator | 4.80% | 34,454 |
Foreign languages spoken by fill plant operators
- Spanish, 100.0%
Fill plant operator languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 100.0% |