Plant facilities technician demographics and statistics in the US
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Plant facilities technician demographics by:
Plant facilities technician gender statistics
12.8% of plant facilities technicians are women and 87.2% of plant facilities technicians are men.
- Male, 87.2%
- Female, 12.8%
Plant facilities technician gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Male | 87.2% |
| Female | 12.8% |
Plant facilities technician gender pay gap
Women earn 84¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$35,486
Female income
$29,700
Plant facilities technician gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in plant facilities technician positions over time. Currently, 12.8% of plant facilities technicians are female.
Plant facilities technician gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 89.62% | 10.38% |
| 2011 | 89.39% | 10.61% |
| 2012 | 90.02% | 9.98% |
| 2013 | 88.50% | 11.50% |
| 2014 | 89.38% | 10.62% |
| 2015 | 89.08% | 10.92% |
| 2016 | 89.31% | 10.69% |
| 2017 | 89.25% | 10.75% |
| 2018 | 88.07% | 11.93% |
| 2019 | 87.14% | 12.86% |
| 2020 | 88.10% | 11.90% |
| 2021 | 87.23% | 12.77% |
Plant facilities technician related jobs gender ratio
| Job title | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Plant Facilities Technician | 87% | 13% |
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Plant facilities technician demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among plant facilities technicians is White, which makes up 67.9% of all plant facilities technicians. Comparatively, 11.7% of plant facilities technicians are Hispanic or Latino and 8.2% of plant facilities technicians are Asian.
- White, 67.9%
- Hispanic or Latino, 11.7%
- Asian, 8.2%
- Black or African American, 6.9%
- Unknown, 4.6%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.7%
Plant facilities technician race
| Plant facilities technician race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 67.9% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 11.7% |
| Asian | 8.2% |
| Black or African American | 6.9% |
| Unknown | 4.6% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.7% |
Plant facilities technician race and ethnicity over time
See how plant facilities technician racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Plant facilities technician race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 73.17% | 7.08% | 7.89% | 9.54% |
| 2011 | 73.63% | 7.19% | 8.58% | 8.42% |
| 2012 | 72.65% | 7.60% | 8.91% | 8.56% |
| 2013 | 71.86% | 7.87% | 8.07% | 9.07% |
| 2014 | 73.05% | 6.71% | 8.38% | 9.25% |
| 2015 | 72.64% | 7.00% | 7.74% | 9.82% |
| 2016 | 71.43% | 7.41% | 8.23% | 10.18% |
| 2017 | 71.23% | 7.28% | 8.45% | 10.03% |
| 2018 | 71.21% | 6.43% | 8.40% | 11.23% |
| 2019 | 71.66% | 6.16% | 8.30% | 11.33% |
| 2020 | 69.60% | 5.51% | 8.58% | 11.30% |
| 2021 | 67.94% | 6.86% | 8.17% | 11.74% |
Plant facilities technician wage gap by race
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $35,768 |
| White | $35,821 |
| Black or African American | $34,129 |
| Asian | $37,035 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $34,747 |
Average plant facilities technician age
See how the average age of plant facilities technicians varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Female
Plant facilities technician age by race and gender
| Race | Male age | Female age |
|---|---|---|
| Black or African American | 46 | 48 |
| Unknown | 43 | 45.5 |
| Asian | 50 | 47 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 42 | 44 |
| White | 46.5 | 47 |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 47 |
Plant facilities technician age breakdown
The average age of plant facilities technicians is 40+ years years old, representing 64% of the plant facilities technician population.
Plant facilities technician age breakdown
| Plant Facilities Technician Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 64% |
| 30-40 years | 24% |
| 20-30 years | 12% |
Plant facilities technician educational attainment
The most common degree for plant facilities technicians is bachelor's degree, with 40% of plant facilities technicians earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are associate degree degree at 30% and associate degree degree at 10%.
- Bachelor's, 40%
- Associate, 30%
- High School Diploma, 10%
- Master's, 10%
- Other Degrees, 10%
Plant facilities technicians by degree level
| Plant facilities technician degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 40% |
| Associate | 30% |
| High School Diploma | 10% |
| Master's | 10% |
| Other Degrees | 10% |
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Plant facilities technician wage gap by degree level
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| Master's Degree | $39,555 |
| High School Diploma or Less | $34,157 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $36,589 |
| Some College/ Associate Degree | $37,435 |
Plant facilities technician employment statistics
Most plant facilities technicians work for a public in the telecommunication industry.
Company size where plant facilities technicians work
Below, you can see the size of companies where plant facilities technicians work.
Plant facilities technician jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 14% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 5% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 9% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 9% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 23% |
| > 10,000 employees | 41% |
Plant facilities technician jobs by company type
Employees with the plant facilities technician job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most plant facilities technicians prefer to work at public companies over private companies.
Plant facilities technician jobs by sector
| Company type | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 10% |
| Public | 43% |
| Private | 43% |
| Government | 5% |
Plant facilities technician jobs by industry
The most common industries for plant facilities technicians are telecommunication, technology and education.
Plant facilities technician industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Telecommunication | 20% |
| Fortune 500 | 20% |
| Technology | 12% |
| Education | 8% |
| Construction | 8% |
| Pharmaceutical | 4% |
| Government | 4% |
| Energy | 4% |
| Non Profits | 4% |
| Utilities | 4% |
| Health Care | 4% |
| Retail | 4% |
| Manufacturing | 4% |
Plant facilities technician turnover and employment statistics
Plant facilities technician unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for plant facilities technicians between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Plant facilities technician unemployment rate by year
| Year | Plant facilities technician unemployment rate |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 7.39% |
| 2011 | 6.06% |
| 2012 | 5.70% |
| 2013 | 4.72% |
| 2014 | 3.88% |
| 2015 | 3.16% |
| 2016 | 3.28% |
| 2017 | 3.12% |
| 2018 | 1.97% |
| 2019 | 2.84% |
| 2020 | 3.91% |
| 2021 | 4.04% |
Average plant facilities technician tenure
The average plant facilities technician stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 53 plant facilities technicians resumes in Zippia's database.
Plant facilities technician tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 18% |
| 1-2 years | 20% |
| 3-4 years | 9% |
| 5-7 years | 18% |
| 8-10 years | 4% |
| 11+ years | 31% |
Plant facilities technician LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of plant facilities 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Surveyor Chain Helper | 4.94% | 26,702 |
| Electromechanisms Design Drafter | 5.61% | 37,748 |
| Autocad Draftsman | 5.82% | 1,553 |
| Plant Facilities Technician | 6.29% | - |
| Lead Electrical Technician | 8.40% | 54,075 |
Similar plant facilities technician jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Surveyor Chain Helper | 4.94% | 26,702 |
| Electromechanisms Design Drafter | 5.61% | 37,748 |
| Autocad Draftsman | 5.82% | 1,553 |
| Lead Electrical Technician | 8.40% | 54,075 |
Foreign languages spoken by plant facilities technicians
- Spanish, 100.0%
Plant facilities technician languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 100.0% |