Pilot plant operator demographics and statistics in the US
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Pilot plant operator gender statistics
21.0% of pilot plant operators are women and 79.0% of pilot plant operators are men.
- Male, 79.0%
- Female, 21.0%
Pilot plant operator gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Male | 79.0% |
| Female | 21.0% |
Pilot plant operator gender pay gap
Women earn 77¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$41,846
Female income
$32,330
Pilot plant operator gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in pilot plant operator positions over time. Currently, 21.0% of pilot plant operators are female.
Pilot plant operator gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 81.31% | 18.69% |
| 2011 | 80.78% | 19.22% |
| 2012 | 75.88% | 24.12% |
| 2013 | 70.73% | 29.27% |
| 2014 | 77.14% | 22.86% |
| 2015 | 80.39% | 19.61% |
| 2016 | 70.00% | 30.00% |
| 2017 | 67.95% | 32.05% |
| 2018 | 79.80% | 20.20% |
| 2019 | 77.46% | 22.54% |
| 2020 | 80.23% | 19.77% |
| 2021 | 78.98% | 21.02% |
Pilot plant operator related jobs gender ratio
| Job title | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Pilot Plant Operator | 79% | 21% |
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Pilot plant operator demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among pilot plant operators is White, which makes up 61.2% of all pilot plant operators. Comparatively, 19.5% of pilot plant operators are Hispanic or Latino and 8.6% of pilot plant operators are Black or African American.
- White, 61.2%
- Hispanic or Latino, 19.5%
- Black or African American, 8.6%
- Unknown, 4.9%
- Asian, 4.9%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.9%
Pilot plant operator race
| Pilot plant operator race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 61.2% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 19.5% |
| Black or African American | 8.6% |
| Unknown | 4.9% |
| Asian | 4.9% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.9% |
Pilot plant operator race and ethnicity over time
See how pilot plant operator racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Pilot plant operator race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 70.18% | 13.48% | 1.59% | 12.67% |
| 2011 | 69.35% | 8.98% | 2.73% | 16.13% |
| 2012 | 67.53% | 10.65% | 2.45% | 15.58% |
| 2013 | 72.95% | 9.70% | 1.57% | 13.33% |
| 2014 | 68.13% | 9.71% | 2.82% | 17.42% |
| 2015 | 67.47% | 10.59% | 2.58% | 16.75% |
| 2016 | 65.29% | 10.72% | 2.50% | 18.36% |
| 2017 | 67.33% | 9.62% | 2.71% | 17.10% |
| 2018 | 70.21% | 8.30% | 2.38% | 16.54% |
| 2019 | 64.93% | 10.83% | 2.88% | 19.18% |
| 2020 | 69.93% | 7.36% | 2.64% | 12.85% |
| 2021 | 61.22% | 8.62% | 4.90% | 19.51% |
Pilot plant operator wage gap by race
According to our data, black or african american pilot plant operators have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Unknown pilot plant operators have the lowest average salary at $38,066.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $38,066 |
| White | $43,606 |
| Black or African American | $45,987 |
| Asian | $40,282 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $41,727 |
Average pilot plant operator age
See how the average age of pilot plant operators varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Pilot 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 |
Pilot plant operator age breakdown
The average age of pilot plant operators is 40+ years years old, representing 67% of the pilot plant operator population.
Pilot plant operator age breakdown
| Pilot Plant Operator Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 67% |
| 30-40 years | 27% |
| 20-30 years | 5% |
Pilot plant operator educational attainment
The most common degree for pilot plant operators is bachelor's degree, with 60% of pilot plant operators earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are associate degree degree at 19% and associate degree degree at 8%.
- Bachelor's, 60%
- Associate, 19%
- High School Diploma, 8%
- Master's, 7%
- Other Degrees, 6%
Pilot plant operators by degree level
| Pilot plant operator degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 60% |
| Associate | 19% |
| High School Diploma | 8% |
| Master's | 7% |
| Other Degrees | 6% |
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Pilot plant operator employment statistics
Most pilot plant operators work for a private in the manufacturing industry.
Company size where pilot plant operators work
Below, you can see the size of companies where pilot plant operators work.
Pilot plant operator jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 5% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 10% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 15% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 5% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 27% |
| > 10,000 employees | 37% |
Pilot plant operator jobs by company type
Employees with the pilot plant operator job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most pilot plant operators prefer to work at private companies over public companies.
Pilot plant operator jobs by sector
| Company type | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 6% |
| Public | 46% |
| Private | 47% |
| Government | 2% |
Pilot plant operator jobs by industry
The most common industries for pilot plant operators are manufacturing, professional and technology.
Pilot plant operator industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Manufacturing | 25% |
| Fortune 500 | 18% |
| Professional | 7% |
| Technology | 7% |
| Health Care | 6% |
| Pharmaceutical | 5% |
| Energy | 5% |
| Education | 5% |
| Retail | 4% |
| Finance | 3% |
| Agriculture | 3% |
| Transportation | 2% |
| Media | 1% |
| Government | 1% |
| Automotive | 1% |
| Construction | 1% |
| Hospitality | 1% |
| Start-up | 1% |
| Non Profits | 1% |
| Insurance | 1% |
Pilot plant operator turnover and employment statistics
Pilot plant operator unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for pilot plant operators between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Pilot plant operator unemployment rate by year
| Year | Pilot 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 pilot plant operator tenure
The average pilot plant operator stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 783 pilot plant operators resumes in Zippia's database.
Pilot plant operator tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 23% |
| 1-2 years | 28% |
| 3-4 years | 14% |
| 5-7 years | 18% |
| 8-10 years | 5% |
| 11+ years | 11% |
Pilot plant operator LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of pilot 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 Plant Operator | 4.19% | 36,427 |
| Regenerator Operator | 4.62% | 27,848 |
| Ice Plant Operator | 4.80% | 35,534 |
| Pilot Plant Operator | 10.89% | - |
Similar pilot plant operator jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Boiler Plant Operator | 4.19% | 36,427 |
| Regenerator Operator | 4.62% | 27,848 |
| Ice Plant Operator | 4.80% | 35,534 |
Foreign languages spoken by pilot plant operators
The most common foreign language among pilot plant operators is Spanish at 80.0%. The second-most popular foreign language spoken is French at 10.0% and German is the third-most popular at 5.0%.
- Spanish, 80.0%
- French, 10.0%
- German, 5.0%
- Arabic, 5.0%
Pilot plant operator languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 80.0% |
| French | 10.0% |
| German | 5.0% |
| Arabic | 5.0% |
