Oil plant operator demographics and statistics in the US
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Oil plant operator demographics by:
Oil plant operator gender statistics
0.0% of oil plant operators are women and 100.0% of oil plant operators are men.
- Male, 100.0%
- Female, 0.0%
Oil plant operator gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Male | 100.0% |
| Female | 0.0% |
Oil plant operator gender pay gap
Women earn 95¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$46,569
Female income
$44,295
Oil plant operator gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in oil plant operator positions over time. Currently, 0.0% of oil plant operators are female.
Oil plant operator gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 100.00% | 0.00% |
| 2011 | 100.00% | 0.00% |
| 2012 | 100.00% | 0.00% |
| 2013 | 100.00% | 0.00% |
| 2014 | 100.00% | 0.00% |
| 2015 | 100.00% | 0.00% |
| 2016 | 100.00% | 0.00% |
| 2017 | 100.00% | 0.00% |
| 2018 | 100.00% | 0.00% |
| 2019 | 100.00% | 0.00% |
| 2020 | 100.00% | 0.00% |
| 2021 | 100.00% | 0.00% |
Oil plant operator related jobs gender ratio
| Job title | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Oil Plant Operator | 100% | - |
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Oil plant operator demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among oil plant operators is White, which makes up 79.8% of all oil plant operators. Comparatively, 6.8% of oil plant operators are Hispanic or Latino and 5.5% of oil plant operators are Unknown.
- White, 79.8%
- Hispanic or Latino, 6.8%
- Unknown, 5.5%
- Black or African American, 4.0%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 2.6%
- Asian, 1.3%
Oil plant operator race
| Oil plant operator race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 79.8% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 6.8% |
| Unknown | 5.5% |
| Black or African American | 4.0% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 2.6% |
| Asian | 1.3% |
Oil plant operator race and ethnicity over time
See how oil plant operator racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Oil plant operator race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 84.03% | 6.16% | 0.50% | 5.49% |
| 2011 | 82.80% | 7.51% | 1.17% | 4.34% |
| 2012 | 84.28% | 4.84% | 1.73% | 4.49% |
| 2013 | 84.86% | 5.70% | 1.05% | 3.75% |
| 2014 | 87.46% | 3.86% | 1.29% | 3.05% |
| 2015 | 85.98% | 3.81% | 2.13% | 4.12% |
| 2016 | 83.93% | 3.59% | 2.03% | 4.52% |
| 2017 | 79.87% | 7.09% | 2.25% | 7.25% |
| 2018 | 84.62% | 5.73% | 1.80% | 3.93% |
| 2019 | 81.47% | 5.17% | 2.30% | 6.90% |
| 2020 | 80.03% | 5.20% | 2.35% | 7.38% |
| 2021 | 79.81% | 4.04% | 1.29% | 6.79% |
Oil plant operator wage gap by race
According to our data, unknown oil plant operators have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Black or african american oil plant operators have the lowest average salary at $45,790.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $47,276 |
| White | $46,706 |
| Black or African American | $45,790 |
| Asian | $46,737 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $46,349 |
Average oil plant operator age
See how the average age of oil plant operators varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Female
Oil 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 |
Oil plant operator age breakdown
The average age of oil plant operators is 40+ years years old, representing 67% of the oil plant operator population.
Oil plant operator age breakdown
| Oil Plant Operator Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 67% |
| 30-40 years | 29% |
| 20-30 years | 4% |
Oil plant operator educational attainment
The most common degree for oil plant operators is high school diploma, with 56% of oil plant operators earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are diploma degree at 19% and diploma degree at 13%.
- High School Diploma, 56%
- Diploma, 19%
- Associate, 13%
- Other Degrees, 12%
Oil plant operators by degree level
| Oil plant operator degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| High School Diploma | 56% |
| Diploma | 19% |
| Associate | 13% |
| Other Degrees | 12% |
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Oil plant operator wage gap by degree level
According to the data, oil plant operators with a Bachelor's degree earn more than those without, at $50,174 annually. With a Associate degree, oil plant operators earn a median annual income of $47,201 compared to $45,188 for oil plant operators with an High School Diploma degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| High School Diploma or Less | $45,188 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $50,174 |
| Some College/ Associate Degree | $47,201 |
Oil plant operator employment statistics
Company size where oil plant operators work
Below, you can see the size of companies where oil plant operators work.
Oil plant operator jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 8% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 15% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 15% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 31% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 8% |
| > 10,000 employees | 23% |
Oil plant operator turnover and employment statistics
Oil plant operator unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for oil plant operators between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Oil plant operator unemployment rate by year
| Year | Oil 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 oil plant operator tenure
The average oil plant operator stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 41 oil plant operators resumes in Zippia's database.
Oil plant operator tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 7% |
| 1-2 years | 39% |
| 3-4 years | 32% |
| 5-7 years | 2% |
| 8-10 years | 7% |
| 11+ years | 12% |
Oil plant operator LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of oil 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Air Plant Engineer | 4.19% | 11,579 |
| Terminal System Operator | 4.62% | 41,353 |
| Oil Plant Operator | 4.80% | - |
| Cogeneration Operator Supervisor | 10.89% | 28,433 |
Similar oil plant operator jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Air Plant Engineer | 4.19% | 11,579 |
| Terminal System Operator | 4.62% | 41,353 |
| Cogeneration Operator Supervisor | 10.89% | 28,433 |
Foreign languages spoken by oil plant operators
- Spanish, 100.0%
Oil plant operator languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 100.0% |