Plant production worker demographics and statistics in the US
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Plant production worker demographics by:
Plant production worker gender statistics
31.9% of plant production workers are women and 68.1% of plant production workers are men.
- Male, 68.1%
- Female, 31.9%
Plant production worker gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Male | 68.1% |
| Female | 31.9% |
Plant production worker gender pay gap
Women earn 99¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$32,004
Female income
$31,527
Plant production worker gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in plant production worker positions over time. Currently, 31.9% of plant production workers are female.
Plant production worker gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 73.24% | 26.76% |
| 2011 | 81.62% | 18.38% |
| 2012 | 74.78% | 25.22% |
| 2013 | 77.97% | 22.03% |
| 2014 | 76.34% | 23.66% |
| 2015 | 76.74% | 23.26% |
| 2016 | 78.84% | 21.16% |
| 2017 | 71.75% | 28.25% |
| 2018 | 76.26% | 23.74% |
| 2019 | 72.11% | 27.89% |
| 2020 | 75.99% | 24.01% |
| 2021 | 68.10% | 31.90% |
Plant production worker related jobs gender ratio
We compared plant production workers with similar job titles to see how gender ratios vary. As you can see, corrugator and stone cutter have the biggest gender ratio gaps.
| Job title | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Screen Examiner | 7% | 93% |
| Cake Decorator | 9% | 91% |
| Garment Inspector | 10% | 90% |
| Plant Production Worker | 68% | 32% |
| Bucket Operator | 99% | 1% |
| Stone Cutter | 99% | 1% |
| Corrugator | 99% | 1% |
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Plant production worker demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among plant production workers is White, which makes up 59.7% of all plant production workers. Comparatively, 17.8% of plant production workers are Hispanic or Latino and 11.7% of plant production workers are Black or African American.
- White, 59.7%
- Hispanic or Latino, 17.8%
- Black or African American, 11.7%
- Asian, 6.2%
- Unknown, 3.8%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.8%
Plant production worker race
| Plant production worker race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 59.7% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 17.8% |
| Black or African American | 11.7% |
| Asian | 6.2% |
| Unknown | 3.8% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.8% |
Plant production worker race and ethnicity over time
See how plant production worker racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Plant production worker race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 63.09% | 12.40% | 4.61% | 17.46% |
| 2011 | 60.76% | 14.10% | 6.09% | 15.47% |
| 2012 | 64.15% | 11.57% | 5.49% | 14.57% |
| 2013 | 62.63% | 10.55% | 5.80% | 18.10% |
| 2014 | 63.10% | 11.76% | 7.37% | 15.07% |
| 2015 | 60.64% | 10.23% | 6.47% | 19.63% |
| 2016 | 61.02% | 12.25% | 6.13% | 16.84% |
| 2017 | 61.96% | 14.02% | 5.77% | 15.21% |
| 2018 | 64.65% | 10.57% | 4.80% | 16.52% |
| 2019 | 67.19% | 11.23% | 6.54% | 11.78% |
| 2020 | 65.64% | 8.75% | 4.16% | 13.42% |
| 2021 | 59.67% | 11.70% | 6.20% | 17.77% |
Plant production worker wage gap by race
According to our data, white plant production workers have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Black or african american plant production workers have the lowest average salary at $31,737.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $31,831 |
| White | $32,376 |
| Black or African American | $31,737 |
| Asian | $32,090 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $31,988 |
Average plant production worker age
See how the average age of plant production workers varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Female
Plant production worker age by race and gender
| Race | Male age | Female age |
|---|---|---|
| White | 33 | 39.5 |
| Black or African American | 36 | 50 |
| Asian | 45.5 | 51 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 31 | 46 |
Plant production worker age breakdown
The average age of plant production workers is 40+ years years old, representing 41% of the plant production worker population.
Plant production worker age breakdown
| Plant Production Worker Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 41% |
| 30-40 years | 25% |
| 20-30 years | 29% |
Plant production worker educational attainment
The most common degree for plant production workers is high school diploma, with 41% of plant production workers earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are bachelor's degree degree at 29% and bachelor's degree degree at 12%.
- High School Diploma, 41%
- Bachelor's, 29%
- Associate, 12%
- Diploma, 10%
- Other Degrees, 8%
Plant production workers by degree level
| Plant production worker degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| High School Diploma | 41% |
| Bachelor's | 29% |
| Associate | 12% |
| Diploma | 10% |
| Other Degrees | 8% |
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Plant production worker employment statistics
Company size where plant production workers work
Below, you can see the size of companies where plant production workers work.
Plant production worker jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 1% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 13% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 19% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 9% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 27% |
| > 10,000 employees | 31% |
Plant production worker jobs by industry
The most common industries for plant production workers are manufacturing, professional and agriculture.
Plant production worker industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Manufacturing | 27% |
| Fortune 500 | 18% |
| Professional | 10% |
| Agriculture | 8% |
| Construction | 6% |
| Retail | 5% |
| Automotive | 5% |
| Transportation | 4% |
| Media | 4% |
| Non Profits | 3% |
| Finance | 2% |
| Real Estate | 2% |
| Technology | 2% |
| Internet | 1% |
| Energy | 1% |
| Utilities | 1% |
| Health Care | 1% |
| Education | 1% |
| Hospitality | 1% |
Plant production worker turnover and employment statistics
Plant production worker unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for plant production workers between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Plant production worker unemployment rate by year
| Year | Plant production worker unemployment rate |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 23.83% |
| 2011 | 17.00% |
| 2012 | 17.32% |
| 2013 | 14.34% |
| 2014 | 11.35% |
| 2015 | 12.96% |
| 2016 | 12.71% |
| 2017 | 10.93% |
| 2018 | 10.31% |
| 2019 | 9.77% |
| 2020 | 12.39% |
| 2021 | 13.03% |
Average plant production worker tenure
The average plant production worker stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 177 plant production workers resumes in Zippia's database.
Plant production worker tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 34% |
| 1-2 years | 29% |
| 3-4 years | 11% |
| 5-7 years | 13% |
| 8-10 years | 3% |
| 11+ years | 10% |
Plant production worker LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of plant production workers 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Belting Inspector | 4.47% | 16,550 |
| Heading Machine Operator | 4.75% | 59,193 |
| Orthotic Technician | 5.24% | 5,562 |
| Carding Machine Operator | 7.84% | 53,641 |
| Salt Washer | 8.41% | 34,378 |
| Plant Production Worker | 8.89% | - |
| Film Processor | 15.21% | 6,151 |
Similar plant production worker jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Belting Inspector | 4.47% | 16,550 |
| Heading Machine Operator | 4.75% | 59,193 |
| Orthotic Technician | 5.24% | 5,562 |
| Carding Machine Operator | 7.84% | 53,641 |
| Salt Washer | 8.41% | 34,378 |
| Film Processor | 15.21% | 6,151 |
Foreign languages spoken by plant production workers
- Spanish, 100.0%
Plant production worker languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 100.0% |
