Plastic process technician demographics and statistics in the US
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Plastic process technician gender statistics
10.4% of plastic process technicians are women and 89.6% of plastic process technicians are men.
- Male, 89.6%
- Female, 10.4%
Plastic process technician gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Male | 89.6% |
| Female | 10.4% |
Plastic process technician gender pay gap
Women earn 91¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$47,261
Female income
$43,071
Plastic process technician gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in plastic process technician positions over time. Currently, 10.4% of plastic process technicians are female.
Plastic process technician gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 89.86% | 10.14% |
| 2011 | 89.57% | 10.43% |
| 2012 | 89.03% | 10.97% |
| 2013 | 90.15% | 9.85% |
| 2014 | 90.24% | 9.76% |
| 2015 | 89.67% | 10.33% |
| 2016 | 89.96% | 10.04% |
| 2017 | 89.56% | 10.44% |
| 2018 | 90.35% | 9.65% |
| 2019 | 88.87% | 11.13% |
| 2020 | 89.60% | 10.40% |
| 2021 | 89.57% | 10.43% |
Plastic process technician related jobs gender ratio
We compared plastic process technicians with similar job titles to see how gender ratios vary. As you can see, head machinist and die repair machinist have the biggest gender ratio gaps.
| Job title | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Special Process Person | 31% | 69% |
| Plastic Process Technician | 90% | 10% |
| Research And Development Machinist | 99% | 1% |
| Die Repair Machinist | 99% | 1% |
| Head Machinist | 99% | 1% |
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Plastic process technician demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among plastic process technicians is White, which makes up 62.4% of all plastic process technicians. Comparatively, 15.1% of plastic process technicians are Hispanic or Latino and 9.2% of plastic process technicians are Black or African American.
- White, 62.4%
- Hispanic or Latino, 15.1%
- Black or African American, 9.2%
- Asian, 7.7%
- Unknown, 4.5%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 1.1%
Plastic process technician race
| Plastic process technician race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 62.4% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 15.1% |
| Black or African American | 9.2% |
| Asian | 7.7% |
| Unknown | 4.5% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 1.1% |
Plastic process technician race and ethnicity over time
See how plastic process technician racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Plastic process technician race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 76.69% | 8.51% | 2.97% | 9.86% |
| 2011 | 74.77% | 9.80% | 2.98% | 9.12% |
| 2012 | 66.31% | 9.58% | 6.68% | 14.46% |
| 2013 | 67.89% | 10.27% | 6.46% | 12.84% |
| 2014 | 66.74% | 10.11% | 6.74% | 13.62% |
| 2015 | 66.54% | 9.64% | 6.61% | 14.08% |
| 2016 | 66.87% | 9.69% | 7.04% | 13.46% |
| 2017 | 66.13% | 8.76% | 7.49% | 14.83% |
| 2018 | 66.88% | 9.47% | 7.58% | 13.34% |
| 2019 | 67.33% | 10.27% | 6.71% | 12.92% |
| 2020 | 64.48% | 9.43% | 7.02% | 14.33% |
| 2021 | 62.39% | 9.24% | 7.75% | 15.06% |
Plastic process technician wage gap by race
According to our data, white plastic process technicians have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Black or african american plastic process technicians have the lowest average salary at $46,186.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $46,835 |
| White | $49,481 |
| Black or African American | $46,186 |
| Asian | $47,230 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $46,640 |
Average plastic process technician age
See how the average age of plastic process technicians varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Plastic process technician age by race and gender
| Race | Male age | Female age |
|---|---|---|
| Black or African American | 44 | 47 |
| Unknown | 39.5 | 46 |
| Asian | 52 | 51 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 47 | 48 |
| White | 45 | 47 |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 38 |
Plastic process technician age breakdown
The average age of plastic process technicians is 40+ years years old, representing 65% of the plastic process technician population.
Plastic process technician age breakdown
| Plastic Process Technician Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 65% |
| 30-40 years | 21% |
| 20-30 years | 14% |
Plastic process technician educational attainment
The most common degree for plastic process technicians is high school diploma, with 38% of plastic process technicians earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are associate degree degree at 28% and associate degree degree at 16%.
- High School Diploma, 38%
- Associate, 28%
- Bachelor's, 16%
- Diploma, 10%
- Other Degrees, 8%
Plastic process technicians by degree level
| Plastic process technician degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| High School Diploma | 38% |
| Associate | 28% |
| Bachelor's | 16% |
| Diploma | 10% |
| Other Degrees | 8% |
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Plastic process technician wage gap by degree level
According to the data, plastic process technicians with a Associate degree earn more than those without, at $49,443 annually. With a Bachelor's degree, plastic process technicians earn a median annual income of $47,405 compared to $47,226 for plastic process technicians with an High School Diploma degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| High School Diploma or Less | $47,226 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $47,405 |
| Some College/ Associate Degree | $49,443 |
Plastic process technician employment statistics
Company size where plastic process technicians work
Below, you can see the size of companies where plastic process technicians work.
Plastic process technician jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 1% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 17% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 20% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 6% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 31% |
| > 10,000 employees | 25% |
Plastic process technician jobs by industry
The most common industries for plastic process technicians are manufacturing, automotive and professional.
Plastic process technician industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Manufacturing | 41% |
| Fortune 500 | 12% |
| Automotive | 8% |
| Professional | 8% |
| Technology | 7% |
| Health Care | 5% |
| Retail | 4% |
| Finance | 3% |
| Energy | 3% |
| Pharmaceutical | 1% |
| Transportation | 1% |
| Government | 1% |
| Construction | 1% |
| Media | 1% |
| Insurance | 1% |
| Telecommunication | 1% |
Plastic process technician turnover and employment statistics
Plastic process technician unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for plastic process technicians between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Plastic process technician unemployment rate by year
| Year | Plastic process technician unemployment rate |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 13.60% |
| 2011 | 11.05% |
| 2012 | 7.58% |
| 2013 | 7.09% |
| 2014 | 5.74% |
| 2015 | 4.44% |
| 2016 | 4.40% |
| 2017 | 3.66% |
| 2018 | 3.53% |
| 2019 | 3.41% |
| 2020 | 5.09% |
| 2021 | 5.65% |
Average plastic process technician tenure
The average plastic process technician stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 138 plastic process technicians resumes in Zippia's database.
Plastic process technician tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 19% |
| 1-2 years | 26% |
| 3-4 years | 17% |
| 5-7 years | 18% |
| 8-10 years | 6% |
| 11+ years | 14% |
Plastic process technician LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of plastic process technicians 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Welding Specialist | 2.57% | 768 |
| Tool Builder | 2.99% | 10,843 |
| Plastic Process Technician | 3.20% | - |
| Machine Repair Person | 3.26% | 76,461 |
| Forger | 3.27% | 554 |
| Machine Set Up Operator | 5.87% | 61,986 |
| Finish Opener | 6.48% | 3,625 |
Similar plastic process technician jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Welding Specialist | 2.57% | 768 |
| Tool Builder | 2.99% | 10,843 |
| Machine Repair Person | 3.26% | 76,461 |
| Forger | 3.27% | 554 |
| Machine Set Up Operator | 5.87% | 61,986 |
| Finish Opener | 6.48% | 3,625 |
Foreign languages spoken by plastic process technicians
The most common foreign language among plastic process technicians is German at 22.2%. The second-most popular foreign language spoken is French at 22.2% and Spanish is the third-most popular at 22.2%.
- German, 22.2%
- French, 22.2%
- Spanish, 22.2%
- Portuguese, 11.1%
- Arabic, 11.1%
- Other, 11.2%
Plastic process technician languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| German | 22.2% |
| French | 22.2% |
| Spanish | 22.2% |
| Portuguese | 11.1% |
| Arabic | 11.1% |
| Other | 11.2% |