Plant technical specialist demographics and statistics in the US
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Plant technical specialist gender statistics
40.3% of plant technical specialists are women and 59.7% of plant technical specialists are men.
- Male, 59.7%
- Female, 40.3%
Plant technical specialist gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Male | 59.7% |
| Female | 40.3% |
Plant technical specialist gender pay gap
Women earn 96¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$53,460
Female income
$51,383
Plant technical specialist gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in plant technical specialist positions over time. Currently, 40.3% of plant technical specialists are female.
Plant technical specialist gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 58.94% | 41.06% |
| 2011 | 64.65% | 35.35% |
| 2012 | 64.56% | 35.44% |
| 2013 | 63.00% | 37.00% |
| 2014 | 63.89% | 36.11% |
| 2015 | 63.39% | 36.61% |
| 2016 | 61.64% | 38.36% |
| 2017 | 63.85% | 36.15% |
| 2018 | 60.65% | 39.35% |
| 2019 | 60.03% | 39.97% |
| 2020 | 60.80% | 39.20% |
| 2021 | 59.70% | 40.30% |
Plant technical specialist related jobs gender ratio
We compared plant technical specialists with similar job titles to see how gender ratios vary. As you can see, tree climber and chemical mixer/loader have the biggest gender ratio gaps.
| Job title | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Mall Plant Caretaker | 32% | 68% |
| Plant Technical Specialist | 60% | 40% |
| Ground Crewman | 98% | 2% |
| Chemical Mixer/Loader | 98% | 2% |
| Tree Climber | 98% | 2% |
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Plant technical specialist demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among plant technical specialists is White, which makes up 59.2% of all plant technical specialists. Comparatively, 23.2% of plant technical specialists are Hispanic or Latino and 9.9% of plant technical specialists are Black or African American.
- White, 59.2%
- Hispanic or Latino, 23.2%
- Black or African American, 9.9%
- Unknown, 4.4%
- Asian, 1.8%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 1.5%
Plant technical specialist race
| Plant technical specialist race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 59.2% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 23.2% |
| Black or African American | 9.9% |
| Unknown | 4.4% |
| Asian | 1.8% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 1.5% |
Plant technical specialist race and ethnicity over time
See how plant technical specialist racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Plant technical specialist race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 62.50% | 10.87% | 1.68% | 21.46% |
| 2011 | 61.94% | 11.93% | 1.68% | 20.65% |
| 2012 | 63.19% | 11.86% | 1.71% | 19.40% |
| 2013 | 63.08% | 11.11% | 1.60% | 20.52% |
| 2014 | 63.79% | 11.02% | 1.60% | 19.62% |
| 2015 | 64.13% | 11.10% | 2.02% | 19.18% |
| 2016 | 64.16% | 11.03% | 1.72% | 19.16% |
| 2017 | 65.54% | 10.39% | 1.65% | 18.49% |
| 2018 | 64.08% | 10.55% | 1.73% | 19.94% |
| 2019 | 65.05% | 10.10% | 1.87% | 18.86% |
| 2020 | 62.73% | 11.20% | 2.04% | 18.33% |
| 2021 | 59.24% | 9.86% | 1.77% | 23.23% |
Plant technical specialist wage gap by race
According to our data, white plant technical specialists have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Black or african american plant technical specialists have the lowest average salary at $51,918.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $53,001 |
| White | $54,718 |
| Black or African American | $51,918 |
| Asian | $53,729 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $53,976 |
Average plant technical specialist age
See how the average age of plant technical specialists varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Plant technical specialist age by race and gender
| Race | Male age | Female age |
|---|---|---|
| Black or African American | 46 | 45 |
| Unknown | 39 | 33 |
| Asian | 49 | |
| Hispanic or Latino | 41 | 43 |
| White | 39 | 43 |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 39 |
Plant technical specialist age breakdown
The average age of plant technical specialists is 40+ years years old, representing 53% of the plant technical specialist population.
Plant technical specialist age breakdown
| Plant Technical Specialist Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 53% |
| 30-40 years | 25% |
| 20-30 years | 21% |
Plant technical specialist educational attainment
The most common degree for plant technical specialists is bachelor's degree, with 46% of plant technical specialists earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are associate degree degree at 24% and associate degree degree at 18%.
- Bachelor's, 46%
- Associate, 24%
- High School Diploma, 18%
- Master's, 7%
- Other Degrees, 5%
Plant technical specialists by degree level
| Plant technical specialist degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 46% |
| Associate | 24% |
| High School Diploma | 18% |
| Master's | 7% |
| Other Degrees | 5% |
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Plant technical specialist wage gap by degree level
According to the data, plant technical specialists with a Bachelor's degree earn more than those without, at $57,198 annually. With a Associate degree, plant technical specialists earn a median annual income of $54,699 compared to $53,105 for plant technical specialists with an Master's degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| Master's Degree | $53,105 |
| High School Diploma or Less | $51,579 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $57,198 |
| No Education | $50,044 |
| Some College/ Associate Degree | $54,699 |
Plant technical specialist employment statistics
Most plant technical specialists work for a private in the retail industry.
Company size where plant technical specialists work
Below, you can see the size of companies where plant technical specialists work.
Plant technical specialist jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 4% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 16% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 24% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 8% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 25% |
| > 10,000 employees | 24% |
Plant technical specialist jobs by company type
Employees with the plant technical specialist job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most plant technical specialists prefer to work at private companies over public companies.
Plant technical specialist jobs by sector
| Company type | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 6% |
| Public | 25% |
| Private | 63% |
| Government | 6% |
Plant technical specialist jobs by industry
The most common industries for plant technical specialists are retail, manufacturing and construction.
Plant technical specialist industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Retail | 15% |
| Manufacturing | 14% |
| Fortune 500 | 13% |
| Construction | 6% |
| Government | 5% |
| Health Care | 5% |
| Professional | 5% |
| Technology | 5% |
| Transportation | 4% |
| Education | 4% |
| Agriculture | 4% |
| Utilities | 3% |
| Hospitality | 3% |
| Internet | 2% |
| Automotive | 2% |
| Telecommunication | 2% |
| Energy | 2% |
| Real Estate | 2% |
| Insurance | 2% |
| Pharmaceutical | 1% |
| Finance | 1% |
| Non Profits | 1% |
Plant technical specialist turnover and employment statistics
Plant technical specialist unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for plant technical specialists between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Plant technical specialist unemployment rate by year
| Year | Plant technical specialist unemployment rate |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 17.48% |
| 2011 | 16.48% |
| 2012 | 15.70% |
| 2013 | 14.62% |
| 2014 | 13.12% |
| 2015 | 11.22% |
| 2016 | 9.88% |
| 2017 | 9.97% |
| 2018 | 9.13% |
| 2019 | 7.84% |
| 2020 | 10.49% |
| 2021 | 8.73% |
Average plant technical specialist tenure
The average plant technical specialist stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 527 plant technical specialists resumes in Zippia's database.
Plant technical specialist tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 29% |
| 1-2 years | 30% |
| 3-4 years | 15% |
| 5-7 years | 16% |
| 8-10 years | 4% |
| 11+ years | 6% |
Plant technical specialist LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of plant technical specialists 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Golf Course Superintendent | 2.17% | 12,772 |
| Plant Technical Specialist | 3.35% | - |
| Round Boner | 3.47% | 19 |
| Houseman | 4.45% | 52,140 |
| Janitor | 4.88% | 57,146 |
| Aerial Applicator | 5.27% | 3,148 |
| Housekeeping Assistant Manager | 7.41% | 80,622 |
Similar plant technical specialist jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Golf Course Superintendent | 2.17% | 12,772 |
| Round Boner | 3.47% | 19 |
| Houseman | 4.45% | 52,140 |
| Janitor | 4.88% | 57,146 |
| Aerial Applicator | 5.27% | 3,148 |
| Housekeeping Assistant Manager | 7.41% | 80,622 |
Foreign languages spoken by plant technical specialists
- Spanish, 75.0%
- French, 25.0%
Plant technical specialist languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 75.0% |
| French | 25.0% |
