Pilot plant technician demographics and statistics in the US
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Pilot plant technician gender statistics
11.0% of pilot plant technicians are women and 89.0% of pilot plant technicians are men.
- Male, 89.0%
- Female, 11.0%
Pilot plant technician gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Male | 89.0% |
| Female | 11.0% |
Pilot plant technician gender pay gap
Women earn $1.01 for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$58,598
Female income
$59,184
Pilot plant technician gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in pilot plant technician positions over time. Currently, 11.0% of pilot plant technicians are female.
Pilot plant technician gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 89.66% | 10.34% |
| 2011 | 93.10% | 6.90% |
| 2012 | 90.30% | 9.70% |
| 2013 | 91.26% | 8.74% |
| 2014 | 90.11% | 9.89% |
| 2015 | 85.73% | 14.27% |
| 2016 | 88.37% | 11.63% |
| 2017 | 87.74% | 12.26% |
| 2018 | 88.66% | 11.34% |
| 2019 | 86.37% | 13.63% |
| 2020 | 87.88% | 12.12% |
| 2021 | 89.03% | 10.97% |
Pilot plant technician related jobs gender ratio
We compared pilot plant technicians with similar job titles to see how gender ratios vary. As you can see, precision crop manager and chemical compounder have the biggest gender ratio gaps.
| Job title | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Feed Research Aide | 13% | 87% |
| Taste Tester | 15% | 85% |
| Formula Technician | 27% | 73% |
| Pilot Plant Technician | 89% | 11% |
| Hot Cell Technician | 97% | 3% |
| Chemical Compounder | 98% | 2% |
| Precision Crop Manager | 98% | 2% |
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Pilot plant technician demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among pilot plant technicians is White, which makes up 52.6% of all pilot plant technicians. Comparatively, 13.6% of pilot plant technicians are Hispanic or Latino and 13.0% of pilot plant technicians are Black or African American.
- White, 52.6%
- Hispanic or Latino, 13.6%
- Black or African American, 13.0%
- Asian, 12.7%
- Unknown, 5.9%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 2.2%
Pilot plant technician race
| Pilot plant technician race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 52.6% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 13.6% |
| Black or African American | 13.0% |
| Asian | 12.7% |
| Unknown | 5.9% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 2.2% |
Pilot plant technician race and ethnicity over time
See how pilot plant technician racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Pilot plant technician race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 65.66% | 10.48% | 12.63% | 8.87% |
| 2011 | 63.55% | 9.58% | 12.97% | 11.13% |
| 2012 | 57.41% | 8.89% | 14.08% | 12.94% |
| 2013 | 64.05% | 9.11% | 7.95% | 14.16% |
| 2014 | 65.54% | 11.50% | 9.59% | 9.63% |
| 2015 | 57.90% | 12.37% | 10.87% | 12.75% |
| 2016 | 62.66% | 8.40% | 8.46% | 14.69% |
| 2017 | 60.17% | 9.72% | 8.51% | 15.55% |
| 2018 | 58.61% | 10.20% | 9.73% | 14.69% |
| 2019 | 58.08% | 11.49% | 9.27% | 17.01% |
| 2020 | 52.92% | 13.76% | 10.42% | 16.21% |
| 2021 | 52.55% | 13.04% | 12.73% | 13.60% |
Pilot plant technician wage gap by race
According to our data, asian pilot plant technicians have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Unknown pilot plant technicians have the lowest average salary at $55,842.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $55,842 |
| White | $59,680 |
| Black or African American | $57,403 |
| Asian | $61,753 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $58,481 |
Average pilot plant technician age
See how the average age of pilot plant technicians varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Pilot plant technician age by race and gender
| Race | Male age | Female age |
|---|---|---|
| White | 44 | 34.5 |
| Black or African American | 40 | |
| Asian | 33.5 | 37 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 33 |
Pilot plant technician age breakdown
The average age of pilot plant technicians is 40+ years years old, representing 46% of the pilot plant technician population.
Pilot plant technician age breakdown
| Pilot Plant Technician Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 46% |
| 30-40 years | 29% |
| 20-30 years | 25% |
Pilot plant technician educational attainment
The most common degree for pilot plant technicians is bachelor's degree, with 58% of pilot plant technicians earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are associate degree degree at 24% and associate degree degree at 10%.
- Bachelor's, 58%
- Associate, 24%
- High School Diploma, 10%
- Master's, 3%
- Other Degrees, 5%
Pilot plant technicians by degree level
| Pilot plant technician degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 58% |
| Associate | 24% |
| High School Diploma | 10% |
| Master's | 3% |
| Other Degrees | 5% |
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Pilot plant technician wage gap by degree level
According to the data, pilot plant technicians with a Bachelor's degree earn more than those without, at $55,139 annually. With a Associate degree, pilot plant technicians earn a median annual income of $51,025 compared to $50,259 for pilot plant technicians with an High School Diploma degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| High School Diploma or Less | $50,259 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $55,139 |
| Some College/ Associate Degree | $51,025 |
Pilot plant technician employment statistics
Most pilot plant technicians work for a private in the manufacturing industry.
Company size where pilot plant technicians work
Below, you can see the size of companies where pilot plant technicians work.
Pilot plant technician jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 5% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 8% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 18% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 6% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 29% |
| > 10,000 employees | 34% |
Pilot plant technician jobs by company type
Employees with the pilot plant technician job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most pilot plant technicians prefer to work at private companies over public companies.
Pilot plant technician jobs by sector
| Company type | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 4% |
| Public | 43% |
| Private | 52% |
| Government | 1% |
Pilot plant technician jobs by industry
The most common industries for pilot plant technicians are manufacturing, pharmaceutical and professional.
Pilot plant technician industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Manufacturing | 29% |
| Fortune 500 | 16% |
| Pharmaceutical | 10% |
| Professional | 9% |
| Energy | 5% |
| Health Care | 5% |
| Retail | 4% |
| Technology | 4% |
| Finance | 3% |
| Education | 3% |
| Transportation | 2% |
| Utilities | 2% |
| Hospitality | 2% |
| Agriculture | 2% |
| Government | 1% |
| Start-up | 1% |
| Internet | 1% |
| Construction | 1% |
| Real Estate | 1% |
| Insurance | 1% |
Pilot plant technician turnover and employment statistics
Pilot plant technician unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for pilot plant technicians between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Pilot plant technician unemployment rate by year
| Year | Pilot plant technician unemployment rate |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 3.75% |
| 2011 | 5.02% |
| 2012 | 7.52% |
| 2013 | 8.70% |
| 2014 | 4.05% |
| 2015 | 3.80% |
| 2016 | 6.33% |
| 2017 | 5.32% |
| 2018 | 2.11% |
| 2019 | 3.68% |
| 2020 | 5.77% |
| 2021 | 5.97% |
Average pilot plant technician tenure
The average pilot plant technician stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 755 pilot plant technicians resumes in Zippia's database.
Pilot plant technician tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 21% |
| 1-2 years | 34% |
| 3-4 years | 13% |
| 5-7 years | 17% |
| 8-10 years | 7% |
| 11+ years | 9% |
Pilot plant technician LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of pilot plant technicians 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Pilot Plant Technician | 5.71% | - |
| Seed Analyst | 7.88% | 2,239 |
| Well Logger | 8.16% | 68 |
| Chemical Laboratory Assistant | 9.49% | 40,938 |
Similar pilot plant technician jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Seed Analyst | 7.88% | 2,239 |
| Well Logger | 8.16% | 68 |
| Chemical Laboratory Assistant | 9.49% | 40,938 |
Foreign languages spoken by pilot plant technicians
The most common foreign language among pilot plant technicians is Spanish at 52.9%. The second-most popular foreign language spoken is Japanese at 11.8% and Korean is the third-most popular at 11.8%.
- Spanish, 52.9%
- Japanese, 11.8%
- Korean, 11.8%
- Chinese, 5.9%
- German, 5.9%
- Other, 11.7%
Pilot plant technician languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 52.9% |
| Japanese | 11.8% |
| Korean | 11.8% |
| Chinese | 5.9% |
| German | 5.9% |
| Other | 11.7% |
