Plant control aide demographics and statistics in the US
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Plant control aide gender statistics
46.3% of plant control aides are women and 53.7% of plant control aides are men.
- Male, 53.7%
- Female, 46.3%
Plant control aide gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Male | 53.7% |
| Female | 46.3% |
Plant control aide gender pay gap
Women earn 96¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$33,867
Female income
$32,517
Plant control aide gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in plant control aide positions over time. Currently, 46.3% of plant control aides are female.
Plant control aide gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 51.57% | 48.43% |
| 2011 | 40.76% | 59.24% |
| 2012 | 43.53% | 56.47% |
| 2013 | 45.18% | 54.82% |
| 2014 | 50.71% | 49.29% |
| 2015 | 49.40% | 50.60% |
| 2016 | 47.69% | 52.31% |
| 2017 | 49.63% | 50.37% |
| 2018 | 54.88% | 45.12% |
| 2019 | 50.42% | 49.58% |
| 2020 | 50.52% | 49.48% |
| 2021 | 53.70% | 46.30% |
Plant control aide related jobs gender ratio
We compared plant control aides 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% |
| Plant Control Aide | 54% | 46% |
| Hot Cell Technician | 97% | 3% |
| Chemical Compounder | 98% | 2% |
| Precision Crop Manager | 98% | 2% |
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Plant control aide demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among plant control aides is White, which makes up 61.3% of all plant control aides. Comparatively, 19.5% of plant control aides are Hispanic or Latino and 8.7% of plant control aides are Black or African American.
- White, 61.3%
- Hispanic or Latino, 19.5%
- Black or African American, 8.7%
- Asian, 5.4%
- Unknown, 4.2%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.9%
Plant control aide race
| Plant control aide race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 61.3% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 19.5% |
| Black or African American | 8.7% |
| Asian | 5.4% |
| Unknown | 4.2% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.9% |
Plant control aide race and ethnicity over time
See how plant control aide racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Plant control aide race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 62.50% | 10.21% | 6.14% | 18.72% |
| 2011 | 65.27% | 5.74% | 7.54% | 19.67% |
| 2012 | 66.62% | 5.52% | 6.35% | 19.24% |
| 2013 | 63.99% | 7.70% | 6.82% | 18.97% |
| 2014 | 63.33% | 7.01% | 7.30% | 20.32% |
| 2015 | 67.08% | 7.25% | 5.32% | 17.22% |
| 2016 | 65.00% | 8.52% | 6.30% | 16.10% |
| 2017 | 62.46% | 9.27% | 7.74% | 18.01% |
| 2018 | 60.90% | 8.13% | 6.91% | 21.36% |
| 2019 | 64.84% | 8.07% | 6.99% | 17.16% |
| 2020 | 67.70% | 5.93% | 6.71% | 16.62% |
| 2021 | 61.32% | 8.66% | 5.44% | 19.53% |
Plant control aide wage gap by race
According to our data, black or african american plant control aides have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Hispanic or latino plant control aides have the lowest average salary at $33,495.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $33,638 |
| White | $33,798 |
| Black or African American | $34,525 |
| Asian | $33,887 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $33,495 |
Average plant control aide age
See how the average age of plant control aides varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Plant control aide age by race and gender
| Race | Male age | Female age |
|---|---|---|
| White | 41.5 | 43 |
| Black or African American | 45 | |
| Asian | 40.5 | |
| Hispanic or Latino | 39 | 35 |
Plant control aide age breakdown
The average age of plant control aides is 40+ years years old, representing 53% of the plant control aide population.
Plant control aide age breakdown
| Plant Control Aide Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 53% |
| 30-40 years | 26% |
| 20-30 years | 20% |
Plant control aide educational attainment
The most common degree for plant control aides is bachelor's degree, with 65% of plant control aides earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are master's degree degree at 13% and master's degree degree at 13%.
- Bachelor's, 65%
- Master's, 13%
- Associate, 13%
- High School Diploma, 6%
- Other Degrees, 3%
Plant control aides by degree level
| Plant control aide degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 65% |
| Master's | 13% |
| Associate | 13% |
| High School Diploma | 6% |
| Other Degrees | 3% |
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Plant control aide wage gap by degree level
According to the data, plant control aides with a Bachelor's degree earn more than those without, at $34,217 annually. With a Associate degree, plant control aides earn a median annual income of $33,871 compared to $33,319 for plant control aides with an High School Diploma degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| High School Diploma or Less | $33,319 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $34,217 |
| Some College/ Associate Degree | $33,871 |
Plant control aide turnover and employment statistics
Plant control aide unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for plant control aides between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Plant control aide unemployment rate by year
| Year | Plant control aide unemployment rate |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 8.02% |
| 2011 | 7.12% |
| 2012 | 5.73% |
| 2013 | 4.96% |
| 2014 | 4.28% |
| 2015 | 3.62% |
| 2016 | 1.75% |
| 2017 | 2.63% |
| 2018 | 2.39% |
| 2019 | 2.36% |
| 2020 | 3.81% |
| 2021 | 1.92% |
Average plant control aide tenure
The average plant control aide stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 65 plant control aides resumes in Zippia's database.
Plant control aide tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 35% |
| 1-2 years | 35% |
| 3-4 years | 12% |
| 5-7 years | 13% |
| 8-10 years | 2% |
| 11+ years | 3% |
Plant control aide LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of plant control aides 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Laboratory Internship | 5.71% | 90,970 |
| Plant Control Aide | 7.88% | - |
| Environmental Sampling Technician | 8.16% | 25,081 |
| Analytical Technician | 9.49% | 48,581 |
Similar plant control aide jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Laboratory Internship | 5.71% | 90,970 |
| Environmental Sampling Technician | 8.16% | 25,081 |
| Analytical Technician | 9.49% | 48,581 |
Foreign languages spoken by plant control aides
- Spanish, 100.0%
Plant control aide languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 100.0% |