Plant control operator demographics and statistics in the US
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Plant control operator demographics by:
Plant control operator gender statistics
14.0% of plant control operators are women and 86.0% of plant control operators are men.
- Male, 86.0%
- Female, 14.0%
Plant control operator gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Male | 86.0% |
| Female | 14.0% |
Plant control operator gender pay gap
Women earn 95¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$49,007
Female income
$46,699
Plant control operator gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in plant control operator positions over time. Currently, 14.0% of plant control operators are female.
Plant control operator gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 81.84% | 18.16% |
| 2011 | 75.87% | 24.13% |
| 2012 | 89.76% | 10.24% |
| 2013 | 85.58% | 14.42% |
| 2014 | 83.59% | 16.41% |
| 2015 | 77.82% | 22.18% |
| 2016 | 83.14% | 16.86% |
| 2017 | 77.12% | 22.88% |
| 2018 | 80.45% | 19.55% |
| 2019 | 79.47% | 20.53% |
| 2020 | 85.31% | 14.69% |
| 2021 | 85.95% | 14.05% |
Plant control operator related jobs gender ratio
| Job title | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Plant Control Operator | 86% | 14% |
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Plant control operator demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among plant control operators is White, which makes up 77.1% of all plant control operators. Comparatively, 7.9% of plant control operators are Hispanic or Latino and 5.7% of plant control operators are Black or African American.
- White, 77.1%
- Hispanic or Latino, 7.9%
- Black or African American, 5.7%
- Unknown, 5.5%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 2.3%
- Asian, 1.5%
Plant control operator race
| Plant control operator race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 77.1% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 7.9% |
| Black or African American | 5.7% |
| Unknown | 5.5% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 2.3% |
| Asian | 1.5% |
Plant control operator race and ethnicity over time
See how plant control operator racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Plant control operator race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 81.28% | 7.86% | 0.69% | 6.56% |
| 2011 | 80.05% | 9.21% | 1.36% | 5.41% |
| 2012 | 81.53% | 6.54% | 1.92% | 5.56% |
| 2013 | 82.11% | 7.40% | 1.24% | 4.81% |
| 2014 | 84.71% | 5.56% | 1.48% | 4.12% |
| 2015 | 83.22% | 5.51% | 2.32% | 5.18% |
| 2016 | 81.18% | 5.29% | 2.22% | 5.59% |
| 2017 | 77.12% | 8.79% | 2.44% | 8.31% |
| 2018 | 81.86% | 7.43% | 1.99% | 4.99% |
| 2019 | 78.71% | 6.87% | 2.49% | 7.96% |
| 2020 | 77.28% | 6.90% | 2.54% | 8.45% |
| 2021 | 77.06% | 5.74% | 1.48% | 7.85% |
Plant control operator wage gap by race
According to our data, unknown plant control operators have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Black or african american plant control operators have the lowest average salary at $48,217.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $49,724 |
| White | $49,147 |
| Black or African American | $48,217 |
| Asian | $49,177 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $48,784 |
Average plant control operator age
See how the average age of plant control operators varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Plant control operator age by race and gender
| Race | Male age | Female age |
|---|---|---|
| Unknown | 49 | |
| White | 46 | 52 |
| Black or African American | 56 | |
| Hispanic or Latino | 40 |
Plant control operator age breakdown
The average age of plant control operators is 40+ years years old, representing 67% of the plant control operator population.
Plant control operator age breakdown
| Plant Control Operator Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 67% |
| 30-40 years | 29% |
| 20-30 years | 4% |
Plant control operator educational attainment
The most common degree for plant control operators is bachelor's degree, with 59% of plant control operators earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are master's degree degree at 14% and master's degree degree at 12%.
- Bachelor's, 59%
- Master's, 14%
- High School Diploma, 12%
- Associate, 8%
- Other Degrees, 7%
Plant control operators by degree level
| Plant control operator degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 59% |
| Master's | 14% |
| High School Diploma | 12% |
| Associate | 8% |
| Other Degrees | 7% |
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Plant control operator wage gap by degree level
According to the data, plant control operators with a Bachelor's degree earn more than those without, at $52,659 annually. With a Associate degree, plant control operators earn a median annual income of $49,649 compared to $47,606 for plant control operators with an High School Diploma degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| High School Diploma or Less | $47,606 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $52,659 |
| Some College/ Associate Degree | $49,649 |
Plant control operator employment statistics
Most plant control operators work for a private in the manufacturing industry.
Company size where plant control operators work
Below, you can see the size of companies where plant control operators work.
Plant control operator jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 2% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 11% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 19% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 15% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 31% |
| > 10,000 employees | 22% |
Plant control operator jobs by company type
Employees with the plant control operator job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most plant control operators prefer to work at private companies over public companies.
Plant control operator jobs by sector
| Company type | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 6% |
| Public | 40% |
| Private | 50% |
| Government | 4% |
Plant control operator jobs by industry
The most common industries for plant control operators are manufacturing, energy and education.
Plant control operator industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Manufacturing | 27% |
| Fortune 500 | 17% |
| Energy | 11% |
| Education | 4% |
| Automotive | 4% |
| Utilities | 4% |
| Construction | 4% |
| Professional | 4% |
| Finance | 3% |
| Government | 3% |
| Retail | 3% |
| Transportation | 2% |
| Non Profits | 2% |
| Health Care | 2% |
| Technology | 2% |
| Pharmaceutical | 1% |
| Internet | 1% |
| Hospitality | 1% |
| Start-up | 1% |
Plant control operator turnover and employment statistics
Plant control operator unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for plant control operators between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Plant control operator unemployment rate by year
| Year | Plant control operator unemployment rate |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 2.20% |
| 2011 | 2.79% |
| 2012 | 3.46% |
| 2013 | 1.72% |
| 2014 | 2.26% |
| 2015 | 2.14% |
| 2016 | 1.60% |
| 2017 | 1.75% |
| 2018 | 1.38% |
| 2019 | 1.57% |
| 2020 | 1.43% |
| 2021 | 1.84% |
Average plant control operator tenure
The average plant control operator stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 129 plant control operators resumes in Zippia's database.
Plant control operator tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 11% |
| 1-2 years | 28% |
| 3-4 years | 21% |
| 5-7 years | 12% |
| 8-10 years | 11% |
| 11+ years | 16% |
Plant control operator LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of plant control 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Air Plant Engineer | 4.19% | 11,579 |
| Water Technician | 4.62% | 34,702 |
| Plant Control Operator | 4.80% | - |
| Petroleum Supply Specialist | 10.89% | 17,014 |
Similar plant control operator jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Air Plant Engineer | 4.19% | 11,579 |
| Water Technician | 4.62% | 34,702 |
| Petroleum Supply Specialist | 10.89% | 17,014 |
Foreign languages spoken by plant control operators
- Tagalog, 100.0%
Plant control operator languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Tagalog | 100.0% |