Plant attendant demographics and statistics in the US
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Plant attendant gender statistics
28.2% of plant attendants are women and 71.8% of plant attendants are men.
- Male, 71.8%
- Female, 28.2%
Plant attendant gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Male | 71.8% |
| Female | 28.2% |
Plant attendant gender pay gap
Women earn 95¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$28,578
Female income
$27,131
Plant attendant gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in plant attendant positions over time. Currently, 28.2% of plant attendants are female.
Plant attendant gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 80.73% | 19.27% |
| 2011 | 79.43% | 20.57% |
| 2012 | 76.05% | 23.95% |
| 2013 | 74.97% | 25.03% |
| 2014 | 78.86% | 21.14% |
| 2015 | 75.24% | 24.76% |
| 2016 | 80.36% | 19.64% |
| 2017 | 74.84% | 25.16% |
| 2018 | 75.09% | 24.91% |
| 2019 | 69.54% | 30.46% |
| 2020 | 72.79% | 27.21% |
| 2021 | 71.76% | 28.24% |
Plant attendant related jobs gender ratio
We compared plant attendants with similar job titles to see how gender ratios vary. As you can see, millwright supervisor and machine repairman have the biggest gender ratio gaps.
| Job title | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Mender | 16% | 84% |
| Hydraulic Press Servicer | 22% | 78% |
| Assigner | 34% | 66% |
| Plant Attendant | 72% | 28% |
| Flooring Mechanic | 99% | 1% |
| Machine Repairman | 100% | 0% |
| Millwright Supervisor | 100% | 0% |
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Plant attendant demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among plant attendants is White, which makes up 64.0% of all plant attendants. Comparatively, 14.4% of plant attendants are Hispanic or Latino and 11.5% of plant attendants are Black or African American.
- White, 64.0%
- Hispanic or Latino, 14.4%
- Black or African American, 11.5%
- Asian, 4.6%
- Unknown, 4.3%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 1.2%
Plant attendant race
| Plant attendant race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 64.0% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 14.4% |
| Black or African American | 11.5% |
| Asian | 4.6% |
| Unknown | 4.3% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 1.2% |
Plant attendant race and ethnicity over time
See how plant attendant racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Plant attendant race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 70.17% | 12.39% | 3.35% | 11.63% |
| 2011 | 69.49% | 12.38% | 3.43% | 11.80% |
| 2012 | 69.47% | 11.84% | 3.68% | 12.17% |
| 2013 | 70.48% | 11.46% | 3.46% | 11.91% |
| 2014 | 70.92% | 11.05% | 3.58% | 11.85% |
| 2015 | 70.01% | 11.42% | 3.34% | 12.61% |
| 2016 | 69.07% | 10.70% | 3.59% | 13.48% |
| 2017 | 70.24% | 11.15% | 3.38% | 12.68% |
| 2018 | 69.98% | 10.94% | 3.64% | 12.84% |
| 2019 | 68.67% | 10.90% | 4.15% | 13.33% |
| 2020 | 65.10% | 11.46% | 3.59% | 14.51% |
| 2021 | 63.96% | 11.52% | 4.64% | 14.43% |
Plant attendant wage gap by race
According to our data, white plant attendants have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Black or african american plant attendants have the lowest average salary at $27,744.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $28,003 |
| White | $29,446 |
| Black or African American | $27,744 |
| Asian | $29,020 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $28,714 |
Average plant attendant age
See how the average age of plant attendants varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Plant attendant age by race and gender
| Race | Male age | Female age |
|---|---|---|
| Black or African American | 51 | 38 |
| Unknown | 45 | 50 |
| Asian | 50 | 48 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 48 | 46 |
| White | 49 | 46 |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 50 |
Plant attendant age breakdown
The average age of plant attendants is 40+ years years old, representing 70% of the plant attendant population.
Plant attendant age breakdown
| Plant Attendant Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 70% |
| 30-40 years | 21% |
| 20-30 years | 9% |
Plant attendant educational attainment
The most common degree for plant attendants is bachelor's degree, with 33% of plant attendants earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are high school diploma degree at 28% and high school diploma degree at 24%.
- Bachelor's, 33%
- High School Diploma, 28%
- Associate, 24%
- Diploma, 7%
- Other Degrees, 8%
Plant attendants by degree level
| Plant attendant degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 33% |
| High School Diploma | 28% |
| Associate | 24% |
| Diploma | 7% |
| Other Degrees | 8% |
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Plant attendant wage gap by degree level
According to the data, plant attendants with a Bachelor's degree earn more than those without, at $30,263 annually. With a Associate degree, plant attendants earn a median annual income of $29,615 compared to $28,272 for plant attendants with an High School Diploma degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| High School Diploma or Less | $28,272 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $30,263 |
| Some College/ Associate Degree | $29,615 |
Plant attendant employment statistics
Most plant attendants work for a private in the retail industry.
Company size where plant attendants work
Below, you can see the size of companies where plant attendants work.
Plant attendant jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 12% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 21% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 24% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 9% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 21% |
| > 10,000 employees | 12% |
Plant attendant jobs by company type
Employees with the plant attendant job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most plant attendants prefer to work at private companies over public companies.
Plant attendant jobs by sector
| Company type | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 9% |
| Public | 30% |
| Private | 61% |
Plant attendant jobs by industry
The most common industries for plant attendants are retail, manufacturing and construction.
Plant attendant industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Retail | 17% |
| Manufacturing | 14% |
| Construction | 14% |
| Energy | 11% |
| Fortune 500 | 11% |
| Education | 9% |
| Professional | 6% |
| Technology | 6% |
| Agriculture | 3% |
| Transportation | 3% |
| Media | 3% |
| Hospitality | 3% |
Plant attendant turnover and employment statistics
Plant attendant unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for plant attendants between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Plant attendant unemployment rate by year
| Year | Plant attendant unemployment rate |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 7.56% |
| 2011 | 6.50% |
| 2012 | 5.56% |
| 2013 | 4.65% |
| 2014 | 3.96% |
| 2015 | 3.77% |
| 2016 | 3.13% |
| 2017 | 3.00% |
| 2018 | 2.08% |
| 2019 | 2.11% |
| 2020 | 3.84% |
| 2021 | 3.43% |
Average plant attendant tenure
The average plant attendant stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 155 plant attendants resumes in Zippia's database.
Plant attendant tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 16% |
| 1-2 years | 30% |
| 3-4 years | 22% |
| 5-7 years | 13% |
| 8-10 years | 4% |
| 11+ years | 15% |
Plant attendant LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of plant attendants 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Installer Apprentice | 1.73% | 21,751 |
| Millwright Supervisor | 2.00% | 2,280 |
| Plant Attendant | 2.21% | - |
| Key Maker | 3.52% | 16,263 |
| Ordnance Artificer Helper | 3.67% | 14,427 |
| Gas Appliance Adjuster | 3.71% | 9,371 |
| Pipe Organ Technician | 8.86% | 30,189 |
Similar plant attendant jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Installer Apprentice | 1.73% | 21,751 |
| Millwright Supervisor | 2.00% | 2,280 |
| Key Maker | 3.52% | 16,263 |
| Ordnance Artificer Helper | 3.67% | 14,427 |
| Gas Appliance Adjuster | 3.71% | 9,371 |
| Pipe Organ Technician | 8.86% | 30,189 |
Foreign languages spoken by plant attendants
- Spanish, 100.0%
Plant attendant languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 100.0% |