Plc programmer demographics and statistics in the US
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Plc programmer gender statistics
3.9% of plc programmers are women and 96.1% of plc programmers are men.
- Male, 96.1%
- Female, 3.9%
Plc programmer gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Male | 96.1% |
| Female | 3.9% |
Plc programmer gender pay gap
Women earn 92¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$69,990
Female income
$64,523
Plc programmer gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in plc programmer positions over time. Currently, 3.9% of plc programmers are female.
Plc programmer gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 95.00% | 5.00% |
| 2011 | 94.99% | 5.01% |
| 2012 | 95.14% | 4.86% |
| 2013 | 95.64% | 4.36% |
| 2014 | 95.53% | 4.47% |
| 2015 | 95.34% | 4.66% |
| 2016 | 95.53% | 4.47% |
| 2017 | 95.59% | 4.41% |
| 2018 | 95.43% | 4.57% |
| 2019 | 95.57% | 4.43% |
| 2020 | 95.91% | 4.09% |
| 2021 | 96.07% | 3.93% |
Plc programmer related jobs gender ratio
We compared plc programmers with similar job titles to see how gender ratios vary. As you can see, dell certified systems expert and software applications architect have the biggest gender ratio gaps.
| Job title | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Informatics Nurse Specialist | 13% | 87% |
| Clinical Support Specialist | 22% | 78% |
| Clinic Administrator | 23% | 77% |
| PLC Programmer | 96% | 4% |
| Senior Data Center Engineer | 98% | 2% |
| Software Applications Architect | 98% | 2% |
| Dell Certified Systems Expert | 99% | 1% |
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Plc programmer demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among plc programmers is White, which makes up 66.2% of all plc programmers. Comparatively, 15.0% of plc programmers are Asian and 8.9% of plc programmers are Hispanic or Latino.
- White, 66.2%
- Asian, 15.0%
- Hispanic or Latino, 8.9%
- Black or African American, 5.0%
- Unknown, 4.7%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.2%
Plc programmer race
| Plc programmer race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 66.2% |
| Asian | 15.0% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 8.9% |
| Black or African American | 5.0% |
| Unknown | 4.7% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.2% |
Plc programmer race and ethnicity over time
See how plc programmer racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Plc programmer race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 71.56% | 4.82% | 14.62% | 6.70% |
| 2011 | 72.15% | 4.99% | 13.68% | 7.03% |
| 2012 | 71.85% | 4.94% | 13.63% | 7.21% |
| 2013 | 70.93% | 5.23% | 14.10% | 7.08% |
| 2014 | 70.74% | 4.68% | 15.17% | 6.84% |
| 2015 | 69.08% | 5.09% | 16.13% | 7.03% |
| 2016 | 68.01% | 5.20% | 16.51% | 7.70% |
| 2017 | 68.31% | 4.45% | 16.04% | 8.71% |
| 2018 | 69.24% | 4.88% | 15.89% | 7.43% |
| 2019 | 69.47% | 4.56% | 15.19% | 8.08% |
| 2020 | 66.19% | 5.17% | 15.01% | 8.56% |
| 2021 | 66.19% | 5.04% | 14.98% | 8.90% |
Plc programmer wage gap by race
According to our data, asian plc programmers have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Black or african american plc programmers have the lowest average salary at $68,155.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $68,626 |
| White | $70,227 |
| Black or African American | $68,155 |
| Asian | $74,680 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $68,466 |
Average plc programmer age
See how the average age of plc programmers varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Female
Plc programmer age by race and gender
| Race | Male age | Female age |
|---|---|---|
| Unknown | 45.5 | 52 |
| White | 49 | 51 |
| Black or African American | 43 | 42 |
| Asian | 45.5 | 47 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 42 | 41 |
Plc programmer age breakdown
The average age of plc programmers is 40+ years years old, representing 72% of the plc programmer population.
Plc programmer age breakdown
| PLC Programmer Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 72% |
| 30-40 years | 21% |
| 20-30 years | 7% |
Plc programmer educational attainment
The most common degree for plc programmers is bachelor's degree, with 53% of plc programmers earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are associate degree degree at 36% and associate degree degree at 4%.
- Bachelor's, 53%
- Associate, 36%
- Master's, 4%
- Diploma, 3%
- Other Degrees, 4%
Plc programmers by degree level
| Plc programmer degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 53% |
| Associate | 36% |
| Master's | 4% |
| Diploma | 3% |
| Other Degrees | 4% |
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Plc programmer wage gap by degree level
According to the data, plc programmers with a Doctorate degree earn more than those without, at $78,941 annually. With a Master's degree, plc programmers earn a median annual income of $76,710 compared to $73,191 for plc programmers with an Bachelor's degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| Master's Degree | $76,710 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $73,191 |
| Doctorate Degree | $78,941 |
| Some College/ Associate Degree | $63,337 |
Plc programmer employment statistics
Most plc programmers work for a private in the manufacturing industry.
Company size where plc programmers work
Below, you can see the size of companies where plc programmers work.
Plc programmer jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 6% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 16% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 24% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 12% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 21% |
| > 10,000 employees | 21% |
Plc programmer jobs by company type
Employees with the plc programmer job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most plc programmers prefer to work at private companies over public companies.
Plc programmer jobs by sector
| Company type | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 2% |
| Public | 19% |
| Private | 78% |
| Government | 1% |
Plc programmer jobs by industry
The most common industries for plc programmers are manufacturing, technology and professional.
Plc programmer industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Manufacturing | 29% |
| Technology | 11% |
| Professional | 10% |
| Fortune 500 | 8% |
| Construction | 6% |
| Automotive | 4% |
| Retail | 4% |
| Media | 3% |
| Transportation | 3% |
| Utilities | 3% |
| Energy | 3% |
| Finance | 2% |
| Hospitality | 2% |
| Non Profits | 2% |
| Education | 2% |
| Pharmaceutical | 1% |
| Internet | 1% |
| Government | 1% |
| Health Care | 1% |
| Telecommunication | 1% |
| Agriculture | 1% |
| Insurance | 1% |
| Real Estate | 1% |
| Start-up | 1% |
Plc programmer turnover and employment statistics
Plc programmer unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for plc programmers between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Plc programmer unemployment rate by year
| Year | Plc programmer unemployment rate |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 5.66% |
| 2011 | 4.88% |
| 2012 | 4.01% |
| 2013 | 3.44% |
| 2014 | 3.52% |
| 2015 | 2.74% |
| 2016 | 2.92% |
| 2017 | 3.10% |
| 2018 | 2.78% |
| 2019 | 3.35% |
| 2020 | 3.32% |
| 2021 | 3.49% |
Average plc programmer tenure
The average plc programmer stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 391 plc programmers resumes in Zippia's database.
Plc programmer tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 30% |
| 1-2 years | 32% |
| 3-4 years | 10% |
| 5-7 years | 13% |
| 8-10 years | 6% |
| 11+ years | 8% |
Plc programmer LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of plc programmers 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Network Data Analyst | 7.31% | 111,498 |
| Senior ETL Developer | 8.46% | 102,293 |
| Personnel Security Specialist | 8.59% | 52,507 |
| Network And Telecommunications Manager | 9.03% | 25,138 |
| Quality Assurance Analyst | 10.54% | 108,078 |
| PLC Programmer | 10.69% | - |
| Lead Specialist Technician | 10.88% | 79,870 |
Similar plc programmer jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Network Data Analyst | 7.31% | 111,498 |
| Senior ETL Developer | 8.46% | 102,293 |
| Personnel Security Specialist | 8.59% | 52,507 |
| Network And Telecommunications Manager | 9.03% | 25,138 |
| Quality Assurance Analyst | 10.54% | 108,078 |
| Lead Specialist Technician | 10.88% | 79,870 |
Foreign languages spoken by plc programmers
The most common foreign language among plc programmers is Spanish at 41.7%. The second-most popular foreign language spoken is Romanian at 16.7% and French is the third-most popular at 16.7%.
- Spanish, 41.7%
- Romanian, 16.7%
- French, 16.7%
- Italian, 16.7%
- Vietnamese, 8.3%
Plc programmer languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 41.7% |
| Romanian | 16.7% |
| French | 16.7% |
| Italian | 16.7% |
| Vietnamese | 8.3% |
