Nuclear plant operator demographics and statistics in the US
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Nuclear plant operator gender statistics
7.8% of nuclear plant operators are women and 92.2% of nuclear plant operators are men.
- Male, 92.2%
- Female, 7.8%
Nuclear plant operator gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Male | 92.2% |
| Female | 7.8% |
Nuclear plant operator gender pay gap
Women earn 90¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$44,895
Female income
$40,596
Nuclear plant operator gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in nuclear plant operator positions over time. Currently, 7.8% of nuclear plant operators are female.
Nuclear plant operator gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 89.66% | 10.34% |
| 2011 | 85.82% | 14.18% |
| 2012 | 94.41% | 5.59% |
| 2013 | 91.95% | 8.05% |
| 2014 | 90.75% | 9.25% |
| 2015 | 87.10% | 12.90% |
| 2016 | 90.47% | 9.53% |
| 2017 | 86.65% | 13.35% |
| 2018 | 88.79% | 11.21% |
| 2019 | 88.17% | 11.83% |
| 2020 | 91.79% | 8.21% |
| 2021 | 92.17% | 7.83% |
Nuclear plant operator related jobs gender ratio
| Job title | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Nuclear Plant Operator | 92% | 8% |
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Nuclear plant operator demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among nuclear plant operators is White, which makes up 76.5% of all nuclear plant operators. Comparatively, 8.1% of nuclear plant operators are Hispanic or Latino and 6.1% of nuclear plant operators are Black or African American.
- White, 76.5%
- Hispanic or Latino, 8.1%
- Black or African American, 6.1%
- Unknown, 5.5%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 2.3%
- Asian, 1.5%
Nuclear plant operator race
| Nuclear plant operator race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 76.5% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 8.1% |
| Black or African American | 6.1% |
| Unknown | 5.5% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 2.3% |
| Asian | 1.5% |
Nuclear plant operator race and ethnicity over time
See how nuclear plant operator racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Nuclear plant operator race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 80.68% | 8.22% | 0.73% | 6.79% |
| 2011 | 79.46% | 9.58% | 1.40% | 5.64% |
| 2012 | 80.94% | 6.90% | 1.96% | 5.79% |
| 2013 | 81.51% | 7.76% | 1.28% | 5.04% |
| 2014 | 84.12% | 5.92% | 1.52% | 4.35% |
| 2015 | 82.63% | 5.88% | 2.36% | 5.41% |
| 2016 | 80.59% | 5.65% | 2.26% | 5.82% |
| 2017 | 76.53% | 9.15% | 2.48% | 8.54% |
| 2018 | 81.27% | 7.79% | 2.03% | 5.22% |
| 2019 | 78.12% | 7.24% | 2.53% | 8.19% |
| 2020 | 76.69% | 7.27% | 2.58% | 8.68% |
| 2021 | 76.46% | 6.10% | 1.52% | 8.08% |
Nuclear plant operator wage gap by race
According to our data, unknown nuclear plant operators have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Black or african american nuclear plant operators have the lowest average salary at $43,388.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $46,142 |
| White | $44,919 |
| Black or African American | $43,388 |
| Asian | $45,164 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $44,906 |
Average nuclear plant operator age
See how the average age of nuclear plant operators varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Nuclear plant operator age by race and gender
| Race | Male age | Female age |
|---|---|---|
| Unknown | 49 | |
| White | 46 | 52 |
| Black or African American | 56 | |
| Hispanic or Latino | 40 |
Nuclear plant operator age breakdown
The average age of nuclear plant operators is 40+ years years old, representing 67% of the nuclear plant operator population.
Nuclear plant operator age breakdown
| Nuclear Plant Operator Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 67% |
| 30-40 years | 29% |
| 20-30 years | 4% |
Nuclear plant operator educational attainment
The most common degree for nuclear plant operators is bachelor's degree, with 67% of nuclear plant operators earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are associate degree degree at 22% and associate degree degree at 6%.
- Bachelor's, 67%
- Associate, 22%
- High School Diploma, 6%
- Diploma, 2%
- Other Degrees, 3%
Nuclear plant operators by degree level
| Nuclear plant operator degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 67% |
| Associate | 22% |
| High School Diploma | 6% |
| Diploma | 2% |
| Other Degrees | 3% |
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Nuclear plant operator wage gap by degree level
According to the data, nuclear plant operators with a Bachelor's degree earn more than those without, at $50,733 annually. With a Associate degree, nuclear plant operators earn a median annual income of $46,460 compared to $44,007 for nuclear plant operators with an High School Diploma degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| High School Diploma or Less | $44,007 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $50,733 |
| Some College/ Associate Degree | $46,460 |
Nuclear plant operator employment statistics
Most nuclear plant operators work for a public in the utilities industry.
Company size where nuclear plant operators work
Below, you can see the size of companies where nuclear plant operators work.
Nuclear plant operator jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 3% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 3% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 22% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 8% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 32% |
| > 10,000 employees | 32% |
Nuclear plant operator jobs by company type
Employees with the nuclear plant operator job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most nuclear plant operators prefer to work at public companies over private companies.
Nuclear plant operator jobs by sector
| Company type | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 3% |
| Public | 54% |
| Private | 35% |
| Government | 8% |
Nuclear plant operator jobs by industry
The most common industries for nuclear plant operators are utilities, energy and government.
Nuclear plant operator industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Utilities | 28% |
| Fortune 500 | 22% |
| Energy | 20% |
| Government | 7% |
| Professional | 7% |
| Manufacturing | 7% |
| Technology | 4% |
| Education | 2% |
| Transportation | 2% |
| Construction | 2% |
Nuclear plant operator turnover and employment statistics
Nuclear plant operator unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for nuclear plant operators between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Nuclear plant operator unemployment rate by year
| Year | Nuclear plant operator unemployment rate |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 2.20% |
| 2011 | 2.79% |
| 2012 | 3.46% |
| 2013 | 1.72% |
| 2014 | 2.26% |
| 2015 | 2.14% |
| 2016 | 1.60% |
| 2017 | 1.75% |
| 2018 | 1.38% |
| 2019 | 1.57% |
| 2020 | 1.43% |
| 2021 | 1.84% |
Average nuclear plant operator tenure
The average nuclear plant operator stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 383 nuclear plant operators resumes in Zippia's database.
Nuclear plant operator tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 7% |
| 1-2 years | 16% |
| 3-4 years | 25% |
| 5-7 years | 28% |
| 8-10 years | 9% |
| 11+ years | 16% |
Nuclear plant operator LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of nuclear 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Watch Engineer | 4.19% | 4,923 |
| Mechanical Spreader Operator | 4.62% | 60,297 |
| Nuclear Plant Operator | 4.80% | - |
| Wet Plant Operator | 10.89% | 34,985 |
Similar nuclear plant operator jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Watch Engineer | 4.19% | 4,923 |
| Mechanical Spreader Operator | 4.62% | 60,297 |
| Wet Plant Operator | 10.89% | 34,985 |
Foreign languages spoken by nuclear plant operators
The most common foreign language among nuclear plant operators is Spanish at 66.7%. The second-most popular foreign language spoken is Thai at 16.7% and French is the third-most popular at 16.7%.
- Spanish, 66.7%
- Thai, 16.7%
- French, 16.7%
Nuclear plant operator languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 66.7% |
| Thai | 16.7% |
| French | 16.7% |