Gas plant operator demographics and statistics in the US
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Gas plant operator demographics by:
Gas plant operator gender statistics
3.1% of gas plant operators are women and 96.9% of gas plant operators are men.
- Male, 96.9%
- Female, 3.1%
Gas plant operator gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Male | 96.9% |
| Female | 3.1% |
Gas plant operator gender pay gap
Women earn 81¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$42,849
Female income
$34,513
Gas plant operator gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in gas plant operator positions over time. Currently, 3.1% of gas plant operators are female.
Gas plant operator gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 97.32% | 2.68% |
| 2011 | 97.23% | 2.77% |
| 2012 | 96.33% | 3.67% |
| 2013 | 95.28% | 4.72% |
| 2014 | 96.57% | 3.43% |
| 2015 | 97.16% | 2.84% |
| 2016 | 95.12% | 4.88% |
| 2017 | 94.65% | 5.35% |
| 2018 | 97.06% | 2.94% |
| 2019 | 96.63% | 3.37% |
| 2020 | 97.13% | 2.87% |
| 2021 | 96.91% | 3.09% |
Gas plant operator related jobs gender ratio
| Job title | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Gas Plant Operator | 97% | 3% |
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Gas plant operator demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among gas plant operators is White, which makes up 59.6% of all gas plant operators. Comparatively, 20.8% of gas plant operators are Hispanic or Latino and 9.8% of gas plant operators are Black or African American.
- White, 59.6%
- Hispanic or Latino, 20.8%
- Black or African American, 9.8%
- Unknown, 4.7%
- Asian, 4.3%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.8%
Gas plant operator race
| Gas plant operator race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 59.6% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 20.8% |
| Black or African American | 9.8% |
| Unknown | 4.7% |
| Asian | 4.3% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.8% |
Gas plant operator race and ethnicity over time
See how gas plant operator racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Gas plant operator race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 68.58% | 14.62% | 0.99% | 13.94% |
| 2011 | 67.75% | 10.12% | 2.13% | 17.40% |
| 2012 | 65.92% | 11.79% | 1.85% | 16.85% |
| 2013 | 71.35% | 10.84% | 0.97% | 14.60% |
| 2014 | 66.52% | 10.85% | 2.22% | 18.68% |
| 2015 | 65.87% | 11.73% | 1.98% | 18.01% |
| 2016 | 63.69% | 11.86% | 1.90% | 19.63% |
| 2017 | 65.73% | 10.76% | 2.11% | 18.37% |
| 2018 | 68.61% | 9.44% | 1.78% | 17.81% |
| 2019 | 63.32% | 11.97% | 2.28% | 20.45% |
| 2020 | 68.32% | 8.50% | 2.04% | 14.12% |
| 2021 | 59.62% | 9.76% | 4.30% | 20.78% |
Gas plant operator wage gap by race
According to our data, black or african american gas plant operators have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Unknown gas plant operators have the lowest average salary at $39,564.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $39,564 |
| White | $44,401 |
| Black or African American | $46,363 |
| Asian | $41,508 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $42,725 |
Average gas plant operator age
See how the average age of gas plant operators varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Gas 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 |
Gas plant operator age breakdown
The average age of gas plant operators is 40+ years years old, representing 67% of the gas plant operator population.
Gas plant operator age breakdown
| Gas Plant Operator Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 67% |
| 30-40 years | 27% |
| 20-30 years | 5% |
Gas plant operator educational attainment
The most common degree for gas plant operators is high school diploma, with 34% of gas plant operators earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are associate degree degree at 27% and associate degree degree at 26%.
- High School Diploma, 34%
- Associate, 27%
- Bachelor's, 26%
- Diploma, 8%
- Other Degrees, 5%
Gas plant operators by degree level
| Gas plant operator degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| High School Diploma | 34% |
| Associate | 27% |
| Bachelor's | 26% |
| Diploma | 8% |
| Other Degrees | 5% |
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Gas plant operator employment statistics
Company size where gas plant operators work
Below, you can see the size of companies where gas plant operators work.
Gas plant operator jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 3% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 10% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 26% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 9% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 30% |
| > 10,000 employees | 23% |
Gas plant operator jobs by industry
The most common industries for gas plant operators are energy, manufacturing and professional.
Gas plant operator industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Energy | 41% |
| Fortune 500 | 16% |
| Manufacturing | 11% |
| Professional | 9% |
| Transportation | 6% |
| Utilities | 4% |
| Construction | 3% |
| Technology | 3% |
| Finance | 2% |
| Media | 2% |
| Telecommunication | 2% |
| Government | 1% |
| Retail | 1% |
Gas plant operator turnover and employment statistics
Gas plant operator unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for gas plant operators between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Gas plant operator unemployment rate by year
| Year | Gas 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 gas plant operator tenure
The average gas plant operator stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 289 gas plant operators resumes in Zippia's database.
Gas plant operator tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 18% |
| 1-2 years | 28% |
| 3-4 years | 14% |
| 5-7 years | 16% |
| 8-10 years | 8% |
| 11+ years | 15% |
Gas plant operator LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of gas 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Boiler Fireman | 4.19% | 503 |
| Lead Sewage Plant Operator | 4.62% | 38,315 |
| Power Plant Operators Supervisor | 4.80% | 11,139 |
| Gas Plant Operator | 10.89% | - |
Similar gas plant operator jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Boiler Fireman | 4.19% | 503 |
| Lead Sewage Plant Operator | 4.62% | 38,315 |
| Power Plant Operators Supervisor | 4.80% | 11,139 |
Foreign languages spoken by gas plant operators
- Spanish, 100.0%
Gas plant operator languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 100.0% |