Plant chief demographics and statistics in the US
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Plant chief gender statistics
13.8% of plant chiefs are women and 86.2% of plant chiefs are men.
- Male, 86.2%
- Female, 13.8%
Plant chief gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Male | 86.2% |
| Female | 13.8% |
Plant chief gender pay gap
Women earn 95¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$112,410
Female income
$107,014
Plant chief gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in plant chief positions over time. Currently, 13.8% of plant chiefs are female.
Plant chief gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 89.96% | 10.04% |
| 2011 | 88.61% | 11.39% |
| 2012 | 89.11% | 10.89% |
| 2013 | 88.44% | 11.56% |
| 2014 | 87.37% | 12.63% |
| 2015 | 87.83% | 12.17% |
| 2016 | 87.84% | 12.16% |
| 2017 | 87.13% | 12.87% |
| 2018 | 86.87% | 13.13% |
| 2019 | 86.45% | 13.55% |
| 2020 | 86.29% | 13.71% |
| 2021 | 86.15% | 13.85% |
Plant chief related jobs gender ratio
We compared plant chiefs with similar job titles to see how gender ratios vary. As you can see, general road foreman and plant superintendent have the biggest gender ratio gaps.
| Job title | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Executive Assistant/Human Resources | 7% | 93% |
| Office Manager Of Human Resources | 10% | 90% |
| Business Office Manager | 15% | 85% |
| Plant Chief | 86% | 14% |
| Maintenance Director | 97% | 3% |
| Plant Superintendent | 97% | 3% |
| General Road Foreman | 97% | 3% |
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Plant chief demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among plant chiefs is White, which makes up 70.3% of all plant chiefs. Comparatively, 14.0% of plant chiefs are Hispanic or Latino and 7.2% of plant chiefs are Asian.
- White, 70.3%
- Hispanic or Latino, 14.0%
- Asian, 7.2%
- Black or African American, 4.0%
- Unknown, 3.9%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.6%
Plant chief race
| Plant chief race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 70.3% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 14.0% |
| Asian | 7.2% |
| Black or African American | 4.0% |
| Unknown | 3.9% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.6% |
Plant chief race and ethnicity over time
See how plant chief racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Plant chief race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 77.38% | 4.58% | 4.39% | 12.00% |
| 2011 | 77.81% | 4.48% | 4.11% | 11.85% |
| 2012 | 77.06% | 4.77% | 4.81% | 11.68% |
| 2013 | 78.02% | 4.35% | 4.51% | 11.39% |
| 2014 | 76.83% | 4.55% | 4.97% | 11.31% |
| 2015 | 77.11% | 4.86% | 4.06% | 12.19% |
| 2016 | 76.53% | 4.37% | 4.79% | 12.28% |
| 2017 | 74.65% | 4.58% | 5.64% | 12.81% |
| 2018 | 75.79% | 4.53% | 4.91% | 13.13% |
| 2019 | 76.18% | 4.27% | 4.83% | 12.67% |
| 2020 | 73.19% | 4.17% | 5.24% | 13.35% |
| 2021 | 70.31% | 4.05% | 7.22% | 14.00% |
Plant chief wage gap by race
According to our data, asian plant chiefs have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Black or african american plant chiefs have the lowest average salary at $109,354.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $109,973 |
| White | $112,167 |
| Black or African American | $109,354 |
| Asian | $118,013 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $112,747 |
Average plant chief age
See how the average age of plant chiefs varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Plant chief age by race and gender
| Race | Male age | Female age |
|---|---|---|
| Unknown | 46 | 45 |
| White | 50 | 46 |
| Black or African American | 52 | 52 |
| Asian | 43.5 | 44 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 48 | 41 |
Plant chief age breakdown
The average age of plant chiefs is 40+ years years old, representing 76% of the plant chief population.
Plant chief age breakdown
| Plant Chief Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 76% |
| 30-40 years | 22% |
| 20-30 years | 2% |
Plant chief educational attainment
The most common degree for plant chiefs is bachelor's degree, with 55% of plant chiefs earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are high school diploma degree at 21% and high school diploma degree at 18%.
- Bachelor's, 55%
- High School Diploma, 21%
- Associate, 18%
- Master's, 3%
- Other Degrees, 3%
Plant chiefs by degree level
| Plant chief degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 55% |
| High School Diploma | 21% |
| Associate | 18% |
| Master's | 3% |
| Other Degrees | 3% |
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Plant chief wage gap by degree level
According to the data, plant chiefs with a Master's degree earn more than those without, at $134,860 annually. With a Bachelor's degree, plant chiefs earn a median annual income of $119,381 compared to $105,799 for plant chiefs with an Associate degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| Master's Degree | $134,860 |
| High School Diploma or Less | $99,236 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $119,381 |
| Some College/ Associate Degree | $105,799 |
Plant chief employment statistics
Most plant chiefs work for a private in the manufacturing industry.
Company size where plant chiefs work
Below, you can see the size of companies where plant chiefs work.
Plant chief jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 50 - 100 employees | 17% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 29% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 4% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 8% |
| > 10,000 employees | 42% |
Plant chief jobs by company type
Employees with the plant chief job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most plant chiefs prefer to work at private companies over public companies.
Plant chief jobs by sector
| Company type | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 9% |
| Public | 26% |
| Private | 48% |
| Government | 17% |
Plant chief jobs by industry
The most common industries for plant chiefs are manufacturing, government and health care.
Plant chief industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Fortune 500 | 17% |
| Manufacturing | 14% |
| Government | 14% |
| Health Care | 7% |
| Construction | 7% |
| Real Estate | 7% |
| Retail | 7% |
| Education | 7% |
| Technology | 7% |
| Transportation | 3% |
| Finance | 3% |
| Agriculture | 3% |
| Professional | 3% |
Plant chief turnover and employment statistics
Plant chief unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for plant chiefs between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Plant chief unemployment rate by year
| Year | Plant chief unemployment rate |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 6.91% |
| 2011 | 5.06% |
| 2012 | 5.11% |
| 2013 | 3.26% |
| 2014 | 3.16% |
| 2015 | 2.28% |
| 2016 | 2.78% |
| 2017 | 2.30% |
| 2018 | 2.10% |
| 2019 | 2.42% |
| 2020 | 3.14% |
| 2021 | 2.81% |
Average plant chief tenure
The average plant chief stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 80 plant chiefs resumes in Zippia's database.
Plant chief tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 11% |
| 1-2 years | 31% |
| 3-4 years | 25% |
| 5-7 years | 15% |
| 8-10 years | 7% |
| 11+ years | 11% |
Plant chief LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of plant chiefs 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Manager, Facilities Services | 4.78% | 87,921 |
| Airline Manager | 5.19% | 1,820 |
| Plant Chief | 8.28% | - |
| ATM Manager | 10.51% | 60,631 |
| Purchasing Program Manager | 11.39% | 98,769 |
| Director Of Staff Development | 17.60% | 126,875 |
| Recruitment Director | 17.78% | 10,574 |
Similar plant chief jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Manager, Facilities Services | 4.78% | 87,921 |
| Airline Manager | 5.19% | 1,820 |
| ATM Manager | 10.51% | 60,631 |
| Purchasing Program Manager | 11.39% | 98,769 |
| Director Of Staff Development | 17.60% | 126,875 |
| Recruitment Director | 17.78% | 10,574 |
Foreign languages spoken by plant chiefs
The most common foreign language among plant chiefs is Spanish at 57.1%. The second-most popular foreign language spoken is Portuguese at 14.3% and French is the third-most popular at 14.3%.
- Spanish, 57.1%
- Portuguese, 14.3%
- French, 14.3%
- Italian, 14.3%
Plant chief languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 57.1% |
| Portuguese | 14.3% |
| French | 14.3% |
| Italian | 14.3% |