Power plant technician demographics and statistics in the US
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Power plant technician gender statistics
4.8% of power plant technicians are women and 95.2% of power plant technicians are men.
- Male, 95.2%
- Female, 4.8%
Power plant technician gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Male | 95.2% |
| Female | 4.8% |
Power plant technician gender pay gap
Women earn 87¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$51,110
Female income
$44,581
Power plant technician gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in power plant technician positions over time. Currently, 4.8% of power plant technicians are female.
Power plant technician gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 94.83% | 5.17% |
| 2011 | 96.05% | 3.95% |
| 2012 | 95.31% | 4.69% |
| 2013 | 94.98% | 5.02% |
| 2014 | 94.76% | 5.24% |
| 2015 | 94.78% | 5.22% |
| 2016 | 94.49% | 5.51% |
| 2017 | 95.54% | 4.46% |
| 2018 | 95.42% | 4.58% |
| 2019 | 94.53% | 5.47% |
| 2020 | 95.28% | 4.72% |
| 2021 | 95.20% | 4.80% |
Power plant technician related jobs gender ratio
We compared power plant technicians with similar job titles to see how gender ratios vary. As you can see, car repairman and farm equipment mechanic have the biggest gender ratio gaps.
| Job title | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Phlebotomy Services Technician | 12% | 88% |
| Human Service Technician | 28% | 72% |
| Power Plant Technician | 95% | 5% |
| Crane Mechanic | 99% | 1% |
| Farm Equipment Mechanic | 99% | 1% |
| Car Repairman | 99% | 1% |
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Power plant technician demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among power plant technicians is White, which makes up 55.4% of all power plant technicians. Comparatively, 23.2% of power plant technicians are Hispanic or Latino and 9.1% of power plant technicians are Black or African American.
- White, 55.4%
- Hispanic or Latino, 23.2%
- Black or African American, 9.1%
- Asian, 6.7%
- Unknown, 5.0%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.6%
Power plant technician race
| Power plant technician race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 55.4% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 23.2% |
| Black or African American | 9.1% |
| Asian | 6.7% |
| Unknown | 5.0% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.6% |
Power plant technician race and ethnicity over time
See how power plant technician racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Power plant technician race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 66.40% | 8.59% | 5.28% | 17.08% |
| 2011 | 63.93% | 10.04% | 5.61% | 17.41% |
| 2012 | 61.83% | 10.37% | 5.35% | 19.37% |
| 2013 | 64.10% | 8.98% | 6.55% | 17.38% |
| 2014 | 64.30% | 9.32% | 6.45% | 16.78% |
| 2015 | 62.12% | 9.55% | 5.71% | 19.49% |
| 2016 | 64.39% | 9.96% | 5.23% | 17.09% |
| 2017 | 62.03% | 8.93% | 6.72% | 18.46% |
| 2018 | 63.74% | 9.45% | 5.88% | 18.23% |
| 2019 | 64.38% | 7.77% | 6.73% | 17.75% |
| 2020 | 59.23% | 8.92% | 7.30% | 18.27% |
| 2021 | 55.36% | 9.06% | 6.75% | 23.18% |
Power plant technician wage gap by race
According to our data, unknown power plant technicians have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Black or african american power plant technicians have the lowest average salary at $49,214.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $52,604 |
| White | $51,966 |
| Black or African American | $49,214 |
| Asian | $51,096 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $50,734 |
Average power plant technician age
See how the average age of power plant technicians varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Power plant technician age by race and gender
| Race | Male age | Female age |
|---|---|---|
| Black or African American | 41 | |
| Unknown | 38.5 | |
| Asian | 42.5 | |
| Hispanic or Latino | 35 | 29 |
| White | 40 | 30 |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 51 |
Power plant technician age breakdown
The average age of power plant technicians is 40+ years years old, representing 49% of the power plant technician population.
Power plant technician age breakdown
| Power Plant Technician Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 49% |
| 30-40 years | 23% |
| 20-30 years | 27% |
Power plant technician educational attainment
The most common degree for power plant technicians is associate degree, with 38% of power plant technicians earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are bachelor's degree degree at 25% and bachelor's degree degree at 19%.
- Associate, 38%
- Bachelor's, 25%
- High School Diploma, 19%
- Diploma, 8%
- Other Degrees, 10%
Power plant technicians by degree level
| Power plant technician degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Associate | 38% |
| Bachelor's | 25% |
| High School Diploma | 19% |
| Diploma | 8% |
| Other Degrees | 10% |
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Power plant technician wage gap by degree level
According to the data, power plant technicians with a Bachelor's degree earn more than those without, at $52,594 annually. With a Associate degree, power plant technicians earn a median annual income of $52,559 compared to $45,985 for power plant technicians with an High School Diploma degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| High School Diploma or Less | $45,985 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $52,594 |
| Some College/ Associate Degree | $52,559 |
Power plant technician employment statistics
Most power plant technicians work for a private in the transportation industry.
Company size where power plant technicians work
Below, you can see the size of companies where power plant technicians work.
Power plant technician jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 7% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 10% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 20% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 12% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 27% |
| > 10,000 employees | 24% |
Power plant technician jobs by company type
Employees with the power plant technician job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most power plant technicians prefer to work at private companies over public companies.
Power plant technician jobs by sector
| Company type | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 4% |
| Public | 28% |
| Private | 61% |
| Government | 7% |
Power plant technician jobs by industry
The most common industries for power plant technicians are transportation, utilities and energy.
Power plant technician industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Fortune 500 | 13% |
| Transportation | 12% |
| Utilities | 11% |
| Energy | 9% |
| Technology | 9% |
| Professional | 8% |
| Manufacturing | 8% |
| Construction | 6% |
| Government | 4% |
| Health Care | 4% |
| Education | 3% |
| Hospitality | 3% |
| Telecommunication | 2% |
| Media | 2% |
| Retail | 2% |
| Finance | 2% |
| Pharmaceutical | 1% |
| Internet | 1% |
| Real Estate | 1% |
| Start-up | 1% |
Power plant technician turnover and employment statistics
Power plant technician unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for power plant technicians between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Power plant technician unemployment rate by year
| Year | Power plant technician unemployment rate |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 5.09% |
| 2011 | 3.28% |
| 2012 | 3.67% |
| 2013 | 2.97% |
| 2014 | 3.78% |
| 2015 | 2.98% |
| 2016 | 1.87% |
| 2017 | 2.34% |
| 2018 | 2.12% |
| 2019 | 1.45% |
| 2020 | 2.70% |
| 2021 | 2.03% |
Average power plant technician tenure
The average power plant technician stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 679 power plant technicians resumes in Zippia's database.
Power plant technician tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 19% |
| 1-2 years | 30% |
| 3-4 years | 20% |
| 5-7 years | 14% |
| 8-10 years | 4% |
| 11+ years | 13% |
Power plant technician LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of power plant 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Mobile Technician | 1.31% | 55,124 |
| Hydraulic Specialist | 1.79% | 1,966 |
| Drivability Technician | 2.20% | 62,361 |
| Power Plant Technician | 2.41% | - |
| Bike Mechanic | 3.57% | 34,096 |
| Collision Mechanic | 3.73% | 34,574 |
| Outboard Technician | 5.18% | 24,457 |
Similar power plant technician jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Mobile Technician | 1.31% | 55,124 |
| Hydraulic Specialist | 1.79% | 1,966 |
| Drivability Technician | 2.20% | 62,361 |
| Bike Mechanic | 3.57% | 34,096 |
| Collision Mechanic | 3.73% | 34,574 |
| Outboard Technician | 5.18% | 24,457 |
Foreign languages spoken by power plant technicians
The most common foreign language among power plant technicians is Spanish at 36.4%. The second-most popular foreign language spoken is Chinese at 9.1% and French is the third-most popular at 9.1%.
- Spanish, 36.4%
- Chinese, 9.1%
- French, 9.1%
- Hindi, 9.1%
- Turkish, 4.5%
- Other, 31.8%
Power plant technician languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 36.4% |
| Chinese | 9.1% |
| French | 9.1% |
| Hindi | 9.1% |
| Turkish | 4.5% |
| Other | 31.8% |
