Plastic technician demographics and statistics in the US
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Plastic technician gender statistics
16.6% of plastic technicians are women and 83.4% of plastic technicians are men.
- Male, 83.4%
- Female, 16.6%
Plastic technician gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Male | 83.4% |
| Female | 16.6% |
Plastic technician gender pay gap
Women earn 92¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$36,891
Female income
$33,816
Plastic technician gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in plastic technician positions over time. Currently, 16.6% of plastic technicians are female.
Plastic technician gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 83.86% | 16.14% |
| 2011 | 83.44% | 16.56% |
| 2012 | 82.64% | 17.36% |
| 2013 | 84.29% | 15.71% |
| 2014 | 84.42% | 15.58% |
| 2015 | 83.58% | 16.42% |
| 2016 | 84.00% | 16.00% |
| 2017 | 83.41% | 16.59% |
| 2018 | 84.59% | 15.41% |
| 2019 | 82.40% | 17.60% |
| 2020 | 83.48% | 16.52% |
| 2021 | 83.42% | 16.58% |
Plastic technician related jobs gender ratio
We compared plastic 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 Technician | 83% | 17% |
| Research And Development Machinist | 99% | 1% |
| Die Repair Machinist | 99% | 1% |
| Head Machinist | 99% | 1% |
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Plastic technician demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among plastic technicians is White, which makes up 58.3% of all plastic technicians. Comparatively, 19.3% of plastic technicians are Hispanic or Latino and 9.2% of plastic technicians are Black or African American.
- White, 58.3%
- Hispanic or Latino, 19.3%
- Black or African American, 9.2%
- Asian, 7.8%
- Unknown, 4.5%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.9%
Plastic technician race
| Plastic technician race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 58.3% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 19.3% |
| Black or African American | 9.2% |
| Asian | 7.8% |
| Unknown | 4.5% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.9% |
Plastic technician race and ethnicity over time
See how plastic technician racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Plastic technician race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 72.61% | 8.43% | 3.07% | 14.05% |
| 2011 | 70.69% | 9.72% | 3.07% | 13.32% |
| 2012 | 62.23% | 9.49% | 6.78% | 18.66% |
| 2013 | 63.81% | 10.19% | 6.56% | 17.03% |
| 2014 | 62.66% | 10.03% | 6.83% | 17.82% |
| 2015 | 62.46% | 9.56% | 6.71% | 18.27% |
| 2016 | 62.79% | 9.61% | 7.14% | 17.66% |
| 2017 | 62.05% | 8.68% | 7.59% | 19.03% |
| 2018 | 62.80% | 9.39% | 7.68% | 17.54% |
| 2019 | 63.25% | 10.18% | 6.81% | 17.12% |
| 2020 | 60.40% | 9.35% | 7.11% | 18.53% |
| 2021 | 58.31% | 9.16% | 7.85% | 19.26% |
Plastic technician wage gap by race
According to our data, white plastic technicians have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Black or african american plastic technicians have the lowest average salary at $36,103.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $36,579 |
| White | $38,513 |
| Black or African American | $36,103 |
| Asian | $36,868 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $36,436 |
Average plastic technician age
See how the average age of plastic technicians varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Plastic 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 technician age breakdown
The average age of plastic technicians is 40+ years years old, representing 65% of the plastic technician population.
Plastic technician age breakdown
| Plastic Technician Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 65% |
| 30-40 years | 21% |
| 20-30 years | 14% |
Plastic technician educational attainment
The most common degree for plastic technicians is high school diploma, with 34% of plastic technicians earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are associate degree degree at 24% and associate degree degree at 23%.
- High School Diploma, 34%
- Associate, 24%
- Bachelor's, 23%
- Diploma, 11%
- Other Degrees, 8%
Plastic technicians by degree level
| Plastic technician degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| High School Diploma | 34% |
| Associate | 24% |
| Bachelor's | 23% |
| Diploma | 11% |
| Other Degrees | 8% |
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Plastic technician wage gap by degree level
According to the data, plastic technicians with a Associate degree earn more than those without, at $38,486 annually. With a Bachelor's degree, plastic technicians earn a median annual income of $36,996 compared to $36,865 for plastic technicians with an High School Diploma degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| High School Diploma or Less | $36,865 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $36,996 |
| Some College/ Associate Degree | $38,486 |
Plastic technician employment statistics
Company size where plastic technicians work
Below, you can see the size of companies where plastic technicians work.
Plastic technician jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 6% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 12% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 27% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 8% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 25% |
| > 10,000 employees | 22% |
Plastic technician jobs by industry
The most common industries for plastic technicians are manufacturing, professional and transportation.
Plastic technician industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Manufacturing | 39% |
| Fortune 500 | 14% |
| Professional | 10% |
| Transportation | 7% |
| Construction | 7% |
| Energy | 5% |
| Retail | 5% |
| Finance | 2% |
| Utilities | 2% |
| Technology | 2% |
| Start-up | 1% |
| Automotive | 1% |
| Health Care | 1% |
| Real Estate | 1% |
| Hospitality | 1% |
| Insurance | 1% |
| Telecommunication | 1% |
Plastic technician turnover and employment statistics
Plastic technician unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for plastic technicians between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Plastic technician unemployment rate by year
| Year | Plastic 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 technician tenure
The average plastic technician stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 187 plastic technicians resumes in Zippia's database.
Plastic technician tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 26% |
| 1-2 years | 28% |
| 3-4 years | 18% |
| 5-7 years | 14% |
| 8-10 years | 3% |
| 11+ years | 10% |
Plastic technician LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of plastic 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Aluminum Welder | 2.57% | 7,063 |
| Tool Builder | 2.99% | 10,843 |
| Plastic Technician | 3.20% | - |
| Precision Instrument Maker | 3.26% | 9,766 |
| Heat Reader | 3.27% | 470 |
| Numerical Control Programmer | 5.87% | 44,787 |
| Deburring Machine Operator | 6.48% | 53,605 |
Similar plastic technician jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Aluminum Welder | 2.57% | 7,063 |
| Tool Builder | 2.99% | 10,843 |
| Precision Instrument Maker | 3.26% | 9,766 |
| Heat Reader | 3.27% | 470 |
| Numerical Control Programmer | 5.87% | 44,787 |
| Deburring Machine Operator | 6.48% | 53,605 |
Foreign languages spoken by plastic technicians
- Spanish, 80.0%
- German, 20.0%
Plastic technician languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 80.0% |
| German | 20.0% |