Plant operator/shift supervisor demographics and statistics in the US
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Plant operator/shift supervisor demographics by:
Plant operator/shift supervisor gender statistics
5.1% of plant operators/shift supervisor are women and 94.9% of plant operators/shift supervisor are men.
- Male, 94.9%
- Female, 5.1%
Plant operator/shift supervisor gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Male | 94.9% |
| Female | 5.1% |
Plant operator/shift supervisor gender pay gap
Women earn 90¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$61,333
Female income
$54,909
Plant operator/shift supervisor gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in plant operator/shift supervisor positions over time. Currently, 5.1% of plant operators/shift supervisor are female.
Plant operator/shift supervisor gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 95.86% | 4.14% |
| 2011 | 95.82% | 4.18% |
| 2012 | 96.00% | 4.00% |
| 2013 | 96.08% | 3.92% |
| 2014 | 95.95% | 4.05% |
| 2015 | 95.69% | 4.31% |
| 2016 | 95.81% | 4.19% |
| 2017 | 95.74% | 4.26% |
| 2018 | 95.33% | 4.67% |
| 2019 | 95.67% | 4.33% |
| 2020 | 95.28% | 4.72% |
| 2021 | 94.95% | 5.05% |
Plant operator/shift supervisor related jobs gender ratio
We compared plant operators/shift supervisor with similar job titles to see how gender ratios vary. As you can see, pressroom foreman and tubing supervisor have the biggest gender ratio gaps.
| Job title | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Word Processing Supervisor | 13% | 88% |
| Dental Laboratory Supervisor | 21% | 79% |
| Embroidery Supervisor | 24% | 76% |
| Plant Operator/Shift Supervisor | 95% | 5% |
| Machine Shop Foreman | 98% | 2% |
| Tubing Supervisor | 98% | 2% |
| Pressroom Foreman | 99% | 1% |
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Plant operator/shift supervisor demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among plant operators/shift supervisor is White, which makes up 61.7% of all plant operators/shift supervisor. Comparatively, 16.9% of plant operators/shift supervisor are Hispanic or Latino and 11.3% of plant operators/shift supervisor are Black or African American.
- White, 61.7%
- Hispanic or Latino, 16.9%
- Black or African American, 11.3%
- Asian, 5.2%
- Unknown, 4.2%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.7%
Plant operator/shift supervisor race
| Plant operator/shift supervisor race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 61.7% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 16.9% |
| Black or African American | 11.3% |
| Asian | 5.2% |
| Unknown | 4.2% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.7% |
Plant operator/shift supervisor race and ethnicity over time
See how plant operator/shift supervisor racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Plant operator/shift supervisor race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 68.40% | 10.83% | 4.49% | 14.33% |
| 2011 | 68.57% | 10.73% | 4.44% | 14.40% |
| 2012 | 67.86% | 10.73% | 4.42% | 14.92% |
| 2013 | 69.20% | 9.84% | 4.62% | 14.51% |
| 2014 | 67.57% | 10.24% | 4.85% | 15.20% |
| 2015 | 67.61% | 10.44% | 4.55% | 15.47% |
| 2016 | 66.65% | 10.45% | 4.68% | 16.19% |
| 2017 | 66.08% | 11.04% | 5.19% | 15.40% |
| 2018 | 67.36% | 10.17% | 4.77% | 15.74% |
| 2019 | 65.67% | 10.71% | 5.02% | 16.49% |
| 2020 | 64.57% | 10.31% | 5.18% | 15.67% |
| 2021 | 61.72% | 11.30% | 5.18% | 16.91% |
Plant operator/shift supervisor wage gap by race
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $60,207 |
| White | $63,407 |
| Black or African American | $58,656 |
| Asian | $63,287 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $61,246 |
Average plant operator/shift supervisor age
See how the average age of plant operators/shift supervisor varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Plant operator/shift supervisor age by race and gender
| Race | Male age | Female age |
|---|---|---|
| Black or African American | 48 | 48 |
| Unknown | 45 | 44 |
| Asian | 45.5 | 47 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 45 | 45 |
| White | 48 | 49 |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 48 |
Plant operator/shift supervisor age breakdown
The average age of plant operators/shift supervisor is 40+ years years old, representing 71% of the plant operator/shift supervisor population.
Plant operator/shift supervisor age breakdown
| Plant Operator/Shift Supervisor Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 71% |
| 30-40 years | 23% |
| 20-30 years | 6% |
Plant operator/shift supervisor educational attainment
- Bachelor's, 49%
- Associate, 24%
- High School Diploma, 10%
- Diploma, 7%
- Other Degrees, 10%
Plant operators/shift supervisor by degree level
| Plant operator/shift supervisor degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 49% |
| Associate | 24% |
| High School Diploma | 10% |
| Diploma | 7% |
| Other Degrees | 10% |
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Plant operator/shift supervisor wage gap by degree level
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| Master's Degree | $73,387 |
| High School Diploma or Less | $53,634 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $64,739 |
| Some College/ Associate Degree | $58,463 |
Plant operator/shift supervisor employment statistics
Most plant operators/shift supervisor work for a public in the manufacturing industry.
Company size where plant operators/shift supervisor work
Below, you can see the size of companies where plant operators/shift supervisor work.
Plant operator/shift supervisor jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 6% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 7% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 15% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 7% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 37% |
| > 10,000 employees | 28% |
Plant operator/shift supervisor jobs by company type
Employees with the plant operator/shift supervisor job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most plant operators/shift supervisor prefer to work at public companies over private companies.
Plant operator/shift supervisor jobs by sector
| Company type | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 4% |
| Public | 43% |
| Private | 37% |
| Government | 16% |
Plant operator/shift supervisor jobs by industry
The most common industries for plant operators/shift supervisor are manufacturing, energy and government.
Plant operator/shift supervisor industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Manufacturing | 22% |
| Energy | 14% |
| Fortune 500 | 14% |
| Government | 12% |
| Utilities | 12% |
| Health Care | 3% |
| Construction | 3% |
| Professional | 3% |
| Education | 3% |
| Technology | 3% |
| Agriculture | 2% |
| Finance | 2% |
| Media | 2% |
| Non Profits | 2% |
| Insurance | 2% |
| Telecommunication | 2% |
Plant operator/shift supervisor turnover and employment statistics
Plant operator/shift supervisor unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for plant operators/shift supervisor between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Plant operator/shift supervisor unemployment rate by year
| Year | Plant operator/shift supervisor unemployment rate |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 7.60% |
| 2011 | 6.12% |
| 2012 | 4.56% |
| 2013 | 3.89% |
| 2014 | 2.82% |
| 2015 | 2.49% |
| 2016 | 2.43% |
| 2017 | 1.97% |
| 2018 | 1.74% |
| 2019 | 1.98% |
| 2020 | 3.23% |
| 2021 | 3.00% |
Average plant operator/shift supervisor tenure
The average plant operator/shift supervisor stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 108 plant operators/shift supervisor resumes in Zippia's database.
Plant operator/shift supervisor tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 6% |
| 1-2 years | 26% |
| 3-4 years | 24% |
| 5-7 years | 17% |
| 8-10 years | 12% |
| 11+ years | 16% |
Plant operator/shift supervisor LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of plant operators/shift supervisor 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Water Technician | 2.37% | 34,702 |
| Numerical Control Operator | 2.83% | 85,068 |
| Weld Inspector | 3.84% | 16,559 |
| Laundry Aide | 5.06% | 45,254 |
| Plant Operator/Shift Supervisor | 5.63% | - |
| Petroleum Supply Specialist | 9.20% | 17,014 |
| Scanner | 20.58% | 12,763 |
Similar plant operator/shift supervisor jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Water Technician | 2.37% | 34,702 |
| Numerical Control Operator | 2.83% | 85,068 |
| Weld Inspector | 3.84% | 16,559 |
| Laundry Aide | 5.06% | 45,254 |
| Petroleum Supply Specialist | 9.20% | 17,014 |
| Scanner | 20.58% | 12,763 |
Foreign languages spoken by plant operators/shift supervisor
- Carrier, 100.0%
Plant operator/shift supervisor languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Carrier | 100.0% |