Plant protection officer demographics and statistics in the US
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Plant protection officer gender statistics
21.3% of plant protection officers are women and 78.7% of plant protection officers are men.
- Male, 78.7%
- Female, 21.3%
Plant protection officer gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Male | 78.7% |
| Female | 21.3% |
Plant protection officer gender pay gap
Women earn 99¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$37,714
Female income
$37,308
Plant protection officer gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in plant protection officer positions over time. Currently, 21.3% of plant protection officers are female.
Plant protection officer gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 80.96% | 19.04% |
| 2011 | 79.89% | 20.11% |
| 2012 | 80.94% | 19.06% |
| 2013 | 81.04% | 18.96% |
| 2014 | 80.31% | 19.69% |
| 2015 | 80.93% | 19.07% |
| 2016 | 80.60% | 19.40% |
| 2017 | 79.53% | 20.47% |
| 2018 | 80.26% | 19.74% |
| 2019 | 79.84% | 20.16% |
| 2020 | 77.97% | 22.03% |
| 2021 | 78.73% | 21.27% |
Plant protection officer related jobs gender ratio
We compared plant protection officers with similar job titles to see how gender ratios vary. As you can see, rescue boat operator and bodyguard have the biggest gender ratio gaps.
| Job title | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Playground Monitor | 18% | 82% |
| School Crossing Guard | 21% | 79% |
| Crossing Guard | 23% | 77% |
| Plant Protection Officer | 79% | 21% |
| Bouncer | 94% | 6% |
| Bodyguard | 96% | 4% |
| Rescue Boat Operator | 98% | 2% |
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Plant protection officer demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among plant protection officers is White, which makes up 57.5% of all plant protection officers. Comparatively, 18.1% of plant protection officers are Hispanic or Latino and 11.0% of plant protection officers are Black or African American.
- White, 57.5%
- Hispanic or Latino, 18.1%
- Black or African American, 11.0%
- Asian, 6.2%
- Unknown, 5.6%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 1.6%
Plant protection officer race
| Plant protection officer race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 57.5% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 18.1% |
| Black or African American | 11.0% |
| Asian | 6.2% |
| Unknown | 5.6% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 1.6% |
Plant protection officer race and ethnicity over time
See how plant protection officer racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Plant protection officer race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 66.99% | 11.28% | 4.98% | 12.93% |
| 2011 | 64.93% | 11.23% | 4.95% | 14.51% |
| 2012 | 64.59% | 11.50% | 4.87% | 14.62% |
| 2013 | 64.92% | 11.06% | 5.14% | 14.71% |
| 2014 | 63.61% | 11.91% | 4.84% | 15.04% |
| 2015 | 63.24% | 11.34% | 5.32% | 15.49% |
| 2016 | 62.88% | 11.10% | 5.11% | 16.37% |
| 2017 | 62.77% | 12.03% | 4.77% | 16.17% |
| 2018 | 63.02% | 10.91% | 4.98% | 16.18% |
| 2019 | 62.01% | 11.62% | 5.80% | 16.05% |
| 2020 | 57.34% | 12.18% | 5.85% | 17.43% |
| 2021 | 57.46% | 10.95% | 6.18% | 18.07% |
Plant protection officer wage gap by race
According to our data, white plant protection officers have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Unknown plant protection officers have the lowest average salary at $37,214.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $37,214 |
| White | $37,982 |
| Black or African American | $37,808 |
| Asian | $37,956 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $37,616 |
Average plant protection officer age
See how the average age of plant protection officers varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Female
Plant protection officer age by race and gender
| Race | Male age | Female age |
|---|---|---|
| Black or African American | 45 | 41 |
| Unknown | 37.5 | 39 |
| Asian | 45 | 44 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 36 | 36.5 |
| White | 45 | 47 |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 38.5 | 37 |
Plant protection officer age breakdown
The average age of plant protection officers is 40+ years years old, representing 56% of the plant protection officer population.
Plant protection officer age breakdown
| Plant Protection Officer Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 56% |
| 30-40 years | 21% |
| 20-30 years | 22% |
Plant protection officer educational attainment
The most common degree for plant protection officers is bachelor's degree, with 47% of plant protection officers earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are high school diploma degree at 22% and high school diploma degree at 17%.
- Bachelor's, 47%
- High School Diploma, 22%
- Associate, 17%
- Diploma, 8%
- Other Degrees, 6%
Plant protection officers by degree level
| Plant protection officer degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 47% |
| High School Diploma | 22% |
| Associate | 17% |
| Diploma | 8% |
| Other Degrees | 6% |
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Plant protection officer wage gap by degree level
According to the data, plant protection officers with a Master's degree earn more than those without, at $42,393 annually. With a Bachelor's degree, plant protection officers earn a median annual income of $39,317 compared to $37,119 for plant protection officers with an Associate degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| Master's Degree | $42,393 |
| High School Diploma or Less | $35,858 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $39,317 |
| Some College/ Associate Degree | $37,119 |
Plant protection officer employment statistics
Most plant protection officers work for a private in the technology industry.
Company size where plant protection officers work
Below, you can see the size of companies where plant protection officers work.
Plant protection officer jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 4% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 6% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 16% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 6% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 16% |
| > 10,000 employees | 52% |
Plant protection officer jobs by company type
Employees with the plant protection officer job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most plant protection officers prefer to work at private companies over public companies.
Plant protection officer jobs by sector
| Company type | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Public | 36% |
| Private | 51% |
| Government | 13% |
Plant protection officer jobs by industry
The most common industries for plant protection officers are technology, manufacturing and government.
Plant protection officer industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Technology | 19% |
| Fortune 500 | 18% |
| Manufacturing | 13% |
| Government | 10% |
| Professional | 10% |
| Utilities | 6% |
| Transportation | 4% |
| Finance | 4% |
| Media | 4% |
| Health Care | 4% |
| Energy | 3% |
| Automotive | 3% |
| Construction | 1% |
| Hospitality | 1% |
| Telecommunication | 1% |
Plant protection officer turnover and employment statistics
Plant protection officer unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for plant protection officers between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Plant protection officer unemployment rate by year
| Year | Plant protection officer unemployment rate |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 12.24% |
| 2011 | 11.62% |
| 2012 | 10.40% |
| 2013 | 9.08% |
| 2014 | 8.18% |
| 2015 | 7.21% |
| 2016 | 6.47% |
| 2017 | 5.77% |
| 2018 | 5.47% |
| 2019 | 4.75% |
| 2020 | 6.85% |
| 2021 | 7.46% |
Average plant protection officer tenure
The average plant protection officer stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 241 plant protection officers resumes in Zippia's database.
Plant protection officer tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 14% |
| 1-2 years | 33% |
| 3-4 years | 17% |
| 5-7 years | 16% |
| 8-10 years | 7% |
| 11+ years | 13% |
Plant protection officer LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of plant protection officers 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 |
|---|---|---|
| School Patrol | 3.84% | 39,950 |
| Plant Protection Officer | 6.29% | - |
| Loss Prevention Analyst | 7.17% | 62,658 |
| Water Safety Instructor | 7.20% | 44,102 |
| Investigative Specialist | 8.27% | 39,030 |
| Transportation Security Officer | 15.51% | 127,192 |
Similar plant protection officer jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| School Patrol | 3.84% | 39,950 |
| Loss Prevention Analyst | 7.17% | 62,658 |
| Water Safety Instructor | 7.20% | 44,102 |
| Investigative Specialist | 8.27% | 39,030 |
| Transportation Security Officer | 15.51% | 127,192 |
Foreign languages spoken by plant protection officers
- Spanish, 100.0%
Plant protection officer languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 100.0% |