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Plant maintenance supervisor demographics and statistics in the US

Plant maintenance supervisor demographics research summary. Zippia estimates plant maintenance supervisor demographics and statistics in the United States by using a database of 30 million profiles. Our plant maintenance supervisor estimates are verified against BLS, Census, and current job openings data for accuracy. Zippia's data science team found the following key facts about plant maintenance supervisors after extensive research and analysis:

  • There are over 267,993 plant maintenance supervisors currently employed in the United States.
  • 5.9% of all plant maintenance supervisors are women, while 94.1% are men.
  • The average plant maintenance supervisor age is 48 years old.
  • The most common ethnicity of plant maintenance supervisors is White (68.6%), followed by Hispanic or Latino (15.5%), Black or African American (8.1%) and Unknown (4.5%).
  • Plant maintenance supervisors are most in-demand in Sioux Center, IA.
  • San Leandro, CA pays an annual average wage of $78,282, the highest in the US.
  • In 2022, women plant maintenance supervisors earned 93% of what men earned.
  • Alaska is the best state for plant maintenance supervisors to live.
  • Plant maintenance supervisors are 61% more likely to work at private companies in comparison to public companies.
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Plant maintenance supervisor demographics by:

Plant maintenance supervisor gender statistics

5.9% of plant maintenance supervisors are women and 94.1% of plant maintenance supervisors are men.
  • Male, 94.1%
  • Female, 5.9%

Plant maintenance supervisor gender ratio

GenderPercentages
Male94.1%
Female5.9%

Plant maintenance supervisor gender pay gap

Women earn 93¢ for every $1 earned by men

male-income
Male income
$50,265
female-income
Female income
$46,673

Plant maintenance supervisor gender ratio over time

This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in plant maintenance supervisor positions over time. Currently, 5.9% of plant maintenance supervisors are female.
Male
Female
100%
80%
60%
40%
20%
0%
2010
2011
2012
2013
2014
2015
2016
2017
2018
2019
2020
2021

Plant maintenance supervisor gender ratio by year

YearMaleFemale
201093.86%6.14%
201194.15%5.85%
201293.98%6.02%
201394.08%5.92%
201494.35%5.65%
201594.83%5.17%
201694.51%5.49%
201793.73%6.27%
201894.01%5.99%
201995.19%4.81%
202093.56%6.44%
202194.09%5.91%

Plant maintenance supervisor related jobs gender ratio

Job titleMaleFemale
Plant Maintenance Supervisor94%6%
Male
Female
100%
75%
50%
25%
0%
0%
25%
50%
75%
100%

Plant maintenance supervisor demographics by race

The most common ethnicity among plant maintenance supervisors is White, which makes up 68.6% of all plant maintenance supervisors. Comparatively, 15.5% of plant maintenance supervisors are Hispanic or Latino and 8.1% of plant maintenance supervisors are Black or African American.
  • White, 68.6%
  • Hispanic or Latino, 15.5%
  • Black or African American, 8.1%
  • Unknown, 4.5%
  • Asian, 2.1%
  • American Indian and Alaska Native, 1.2%

Plant maintenance supervisor race

Plant maintenance supervisor racePercentages
White68.6%
Hispanic or Latino15.5%
Black or African American8.1%
Unknown4.5%
Asian2.1%
American Indian and Alaska Native1.2%

Plant maintenance supervisor race and ethnicity over time

See how plant maintenance supervisor racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.

Plant maintenance supervisor race and ethnicity by year

YearWhiteBlack or African AmericanAsianHispanic or Latino
201075.25%9.02%2.31%11.34%
201174.50%8.41%2.05%12.19%
201273.99%8.37%1.81%13.39%
201372.99%8.49%2.25%13.34%
201473.15%9.09%2.49%12.53%
201573.67%8.66%1.86%13.38%
201674.01%7.63%2.40%13.57%
201773.47%7.88%2.13%13.66%
201871.12%8.09%2.29%15.86%
201973.42%8.80%2.11%13.27%
202072.00%7.67%2.02%13.88%
202168.58%8.10%2.09%15.50%

Plant maintenance supervisor wage gap by race

According to our data, asian plant maintenance supervisors have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Black or african american plant maintenance supervisors have the lowest average salary at $47,024.
$58,000
$56,000
$54,000
$52,000
$50,000
$48,000
$46,000
Unknown
White
Black or African American
Asian
Hispanic or Latino
EthnicitySalary
Unknown$52,682
White$49,720
Black or African American$47,024
Asian$55,224
Hispanic or Latino$47,171

Average plant maintenance supervisor age

See how the average age of plant maintenance supervisors varies based on ethnicity and gender.
Male
Female

Plant maintenance supervisor age by race and gender

RaceMale ageFemale age
Black or African American4951
Unknown43
Asian48
Hispanic or Latino48
White5151.5
American Indian and Alaska Native53.5

Plant maintenance supervisor age breakdown

The average age of plant maintenance supervisors is 40+ years years old, representing 78% of the plant maintenance supervisor population.

40+ years

30-40 years

20-30 years


Plant maintenance supervisor age breakdown

Plant Maintenance Supervisor YearsPercentages
40+ years78%
30-40 years19%
20-30 years3%

Plant maintenance supervisor educational attainment

The most common degree for plant maintenance supervisors is bachelor's degree, with 36% of plant maintenance supervisors earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are associate degree degree at 26% and associate degree degree at 21%.
  • Bachelor's, 36%
  • Associate, 26%
  • High School Diploma, 21%
  • Diploma, 8%
  • Other Degrees, 9%

Plant maintenance supervisors by degree level

Plant maintenance supervisor degreePercentages
Bachelor's36%
Associate26%
High School Diploma21%
Diploma8%
Other Degrees9%

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Plant maintenance supervisor wage gap by degree level

According to the data, plant maintenance supervisors with a Bachelor's degree earn more than those without, at $57,184 annually. With a Associate degree, plant maintenance supervisors earn a median annual income of $49,269 compared to $47,623 for plant maintenance supervisors with an High School Diploma degree.
$58,000
$56,000
$54,000
$52,000
$50,000
$48,000
$46,000
High School Diploma or Less
Bachelor's Degree
Some College/ Associate Degree
EducationSalary
High School Diploma or Less$47,623
Bachelor's Degree$57,184
Some College/ Associate Degree$49,269

Plant maintenance supervisor employment statistics

Most plant maintenance supervisors work for a private in the manufacturing industry.

Company size where plant maintenance supervisors work

Below, you can see the size of companies where plant maintenance supervisors work.

< 50 employees

50 - 100 employees

100 - 500 employees

500 - 1,000 employees

1,000 - 10,000 employees

> 10,000

Plant maintenance supervisor jobs by employer size

Company sizePercentages
< 50 employees5%
50 - 100 employees13%
100 - 500 employees29%
500 - 1,000 employees5%
1,000 - 10,000 employees25%
> 10,000 employees23%

Plant maintenance supervisor jobs by company type

Employees with the plant maintenance supervisor job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most plant maintenance supervisors prefer to work at private companies over public companies.

Education

Public

Private

Government

Plant maintenance supervisor jobs by sector

Company typePercentages
Education3%
Public28%
Private61%
Government8%

Plant maintenance supervisor jobs by industry

The most common industries for plant maintenance supervisors are manufacturing, construction and government.

Manufacturing

Fortune 500

Construction

Government

Professional

Plant maintenance supervisor turnover and employment statistics

Plant maintenance supervisor unemployment rate over time

The unemployment rate for plant maintenance supervisors between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.

Plant maintenance supervisor unemployment rate by year

YearPlant maintenance supervisor unemployment rate
20105.85%
20115.73%
20124.63%
20133.86%
20142.71%
20152.04%
20162.81%
20171.83%
20181.59%
20191.44%
20202.49%
20212.55%

Average plant maintenance supervisor tenure

The average plant maintenance supervisor stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 1,045 plant maintenance supervisors resumes in Zippia's database.

Less than one year

1-2 years

3-4 years

5-7 years

8-10 years

11+ years

Plant maintenance supervisor tenure statistics

Number of yearsPercentages
Less than 1 year17%
1-2 years31%
3-4 years16%
5-7 years15%
8-10 years5%
11+ years15%

Plant maintenance supervisor LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs

Review the percent of plant maintenance supervisors that are members of the LGBT community. You can see how this compares to similar jobs in the chart below.
Job titleLGBTJob openings
Industrial Mechanic2.02%158,560
Tire Technician2.91%110,586
Operations And Maintenance Technician3.55%182,405
Aircraft Mechanic3.67%35,667
Plant Maintenance Supervisor4.05%-
Slot Technician6.29%60,589
Locksmith9.57%60,250

Similar plant maintenance supervisor jobs LGBT demographics

ProfessionPercentages of LGBT Job openings
Industrial Mechanic2.02%158,560
Tire Technician2.91%110,586
Operations And Maintenance Technician3.55%182,405
Aircraft Mechanic3.67%35,667
Slot Technician6.29%60,589
Locksmith9.57%60,250

Foreign languages spoken by plant maintenance supervisors

The most common foreign language among plant maintenance supervisors is Spanish at 58.8%. The second-most popular foreign language spoken is French at 11.8% and Carrier is the third-most popular at 11.8%.
  • Spanish, 58.8%
  • French, 11.8%
  • Carrier, 11.8%
  • Portuguese, 5.9%
  • Japanese, 5.9%
  • Other, 5.8%

Plant maintenance supervisor languages spoken

Foreign languagePercentages
Spanish58.8%
French11.8%
Carrier11.8%
Portuguese5.9%
Japanese5.9%
Other5.8%

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Plant maintenance supervisor location demographics

The amount you can make as a plant maintenance supervisor can depend on where you live. For example, the highest salary of plant maintenance supervisors is $61,137. Use our chart to find out where that salary is located.

Where do plant maintenance supervisors earn the most?

Plant maintenance supervisors earn the most in Alaska, where the average plant maintenance supervisor salary is $79,914. The map here shows where plant maintenance supervisors earn the highest salaries in the U.S. The darker areas across the 50 states highlight the highest salaries.
Average salary

Which city has the most Plant Maintenance Supervisors?

By looking through more than 1,045 resumes, we found that the most popular places for plant maintenance supervisors are Indianapolis, IN and Houston, TX.
Number of Plant Maintenance Supervisors

Plant maintenance supervisor jobs by state

RankStateNumber of jobsAverage salary
1California3,782$65,543
2Texas2,614$40,419
3Florida2,471$45,817
4Ohio1,639$47,843
5Illinois1,579$49,232
6North Carolina1,557$39,431
7Pennsylvania1,548$57,720
8Georgia1,517$45,014
9New York1,445$69,977
10Virginia1,086$48,324
11Michigan1,008$52,734
12Minnesota953$55,318
13Wisconsin914$48,898
14Arizona914$45,687
15Tennessee898$41,273
16Massachusetts880$55,218
17Indiana877$39,073
18New Jersey859$76,339
19Washington851$59,663
20Missouri740$41,898
21Maryland735$54,789
22Kentucky694$37,081
23Colorado682$45,296
24Iowa543$43,130
25Alabama493$46,479
26South Carolina488$35,764
27Oregon475$55,229
28Utah412$53,095
29Kansas399$41,918
30Louisiana387$49,458
31Mississippi384$45,510
32Nevada356$52,883
33Connecticut346$57,093
34Oklahoma345$38,488
35Nebraska320$41,595
36Arkansas291$37,226
37New Hampshire223$63,189
38New Mexico205$42,124
39Idaho173$52,307
40West Virginia162$50,220
41Montana162$42,408
42Maine158$52,197
43District of Columbia130$75,462
44Delaware126$60,232
45Hawaii123$47,797
46Alaska106$79,914
47South Dakota103$38,719
48Rhode Island98$61,393
49North Dakota98$46,917
50Vermont83$48,869
51Wyoming66$50,821

Where are plant maintenance supervisors in high demand?

Plant maintenance supervisors are in high demand in Sioux Center, IA. There are currently 4 job openings for plant maintenance supervisors here. We looked over job openings to determine where in the country plant maintenance supervisors are in the most demand.
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