Process controller demographics and statistics in the US
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Process controller gender statistics
44.7% of process controllers are women and 55.3% of process controllers are men.
- Male, 55.3%
- Female, 44.7%
Process controller gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Male | 55.3% |
| Female | 44.7% |
Process controller gender pay gap
Women earn 88¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$83,861
Female income
$73,564
Process controller gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in process controller positions over time. Currently, 44.7% of process controllers are female.
Process controller gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 60.42% | 39.58% |
| 2011 | 60.18% | 39.82% |
| 2012 | 61.23% | 38.77% |
| 2013 | 61.75% | 38.25% |
| 2014 | 60.95% | 39.05% |
| 2015 | 59.40% | 40.60% |
| 2016 | 60.09% | 39.91% |
| 2017 | 59.68% | 40.32% |
| 2018 | 57.32% | 42.68% |
| 2019 | 59.28% | 40.72% |
| 2020 | 57.08% | 42.92% |
| 2021 | 55.32% | 44.68% |
Process controller related jobs gender ratio
We compared process controllers with similar job titles to see how gender ratios vary. As you can see, pressroom foreman and tubing supervisor have the biggest gender ratio gaps.
| Job title | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Word Processing Supervisor | 13% | 88% |
| Dental Laboratory Supervisor | 21% | 79% |
| Embroidery Supervisor | 24% | 76% |
| Process Controller | 55% | 45% |
| Machine Shop Foreman | 98% | 2% |
| Tubing Supervisor | 98% | 2% |
| Pressroom Foreman | 99% | 1% |
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Process controller demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among process controllers is White, which makes up 59.5% of all process controllers. Comparatively, 18.4% of process controllers are Hispanic or Latino and 12.5% of process controllers are Black or African American.
- White, 59.5%
- Hispanic or Latino, 18.4%
- Black or African American, 12.5%
- Asian, 4.8%
- Unknown, 4.1%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.7%
Process controller race
| Process controller race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 59.5% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 18.4% |
| Black or African American | 12.5% |
| Asian | 4.8% |
| Unknown | 4.1% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.7% |
Process controller race and ethnicity over time
See how process controller racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Process controller race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 66.14% | 11.98% | 4.13% | 15.85% |
| 2011 | 66.32% | 11.88% | 4.09% | 15.93% |
| 2012 | 65.61% | 11.89% | 4.07% | 16.44% |
| 2013 | 66.95% | 10.99% | 4.26% | 16.03% |
| 2014 | 65.32% | 11.39% | 4.49% | 16.72% |
| 2015 | 65.36% | 11.59% | 4.20% | 16.99% |
| 2016 | 64.40% | 11.60% | 4.32% | 17.71% |
| 2017 | 63.82% | 12.20% | 4.84% | 16.92% |
| 2018 | 65.11% | 11.32% | 4.42% | 17.26% |
| 2019 | 63.42% | 11.86% | 4.66% | 18.01% |
| 2020 | 62.32% | 11.47% | 4.82% | 17.19% |
| 2021 | 59.46% | 12.46% | 4.83% | 18.43% |
Process controller wage gap by race
According to our data, white process controllers have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Black or african american process controllers have the lowest average salary at $79,544.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $82,040 |
| White | $87,228 |
| Black or African American | $79,544 |
| Asian | $87,033 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $83,720 |
Average process controller age
See how the average age of process controllers varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Process controller age by race and gender
| Race | Male age | Female age |
|---|---|---|
| Black or African American | 48 | 48 |
| Unknown | 45 | 44 |
| Asian | 45.5 | 47 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 45 | 45 |
| White | 48 | 49 |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 48 |
Process controller age breakdown
The average age of process controllers is 40+ years years old, representing 71% of the process controller population.
Process controller age breakdown
| Process Controller Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 71% |
| 30-40 years | 23% |
| 20-30 years | 6% |
Process controller educational attainment
The most common degree for process controllers is bachelor's degree, with 41% of process controllers earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are high school diploma degree at 22% and high school diploma degree at 19%.
- Bachelor's, 41%
- High School Diploma, 22%
- Associate, 19%
- Diploma, 7%
- Other Degrees, 11%
Process controllers by degree level
| Process controller degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 41% |
| High School Diploma | 22% |
| Associate | 19% |
| Diploma | 7% |
| Other Degrees | 11% |
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Process controller wage gap by degree level
According to the data, process controllers with a Master's degree earn more than those without, at $103,711 annually. With a Bachelor's degree, process controllers earn a median annual income of $89,403 compared to $79,234 for process controllers with an Associate degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| Master's Degree | $103,711 |
| High School Diploma or Less | $71,546 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $89,403 |
| Some College/ Associate Degree | $79,234 |
Process controller employment statistics
Most process controllers work for a private in the manufacturing industry.
Company size where process controllers work
Below, you can see the size of companies where process controllers work.
Process controller jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 5% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 12% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 16% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 8% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 29% |
| > 10,000 employees | 29% |
Process controller jobs by company type
Employees with the process controller job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most process controllers prefer to work at private companies over public companies.
Process controller jobs by sector
| Company type | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 3% |
| Public | 35% |
| Private | 61% |
| Government | 1% |
Process controller jobs by industry
The most common industries for process controllers are manufacturing, finance and retail.
Process controller industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Manufacturing | 18% |
| Fortune 500 | 14% |
| Finance | 13% |
| Retail | 9% |
| Professional | 8% |
| Technology | 7% |
| Transportation | 4% |
| Construction | 3% |
| Energy | 3% |
| Real Estate | 3% |
| Education | 3% |
| Media | 2% |
| Hospitality | 2% |
| Automotive | 2% |
| Health Care | 2% |
| Pharmaceutical | 1% |
| Government | 1% |
| Utilities | 1% |
| Telecommunication | 1% |
| Start-up | 1% |
| Agriculture | 1% |
| Insurance | 1% |
Process controller turnover and employment statistics
Process controller unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for process controllers between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Process controller unemployment rate by year
| Year | Process controller unemployment rate |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 7.60% |
| 2011 | 6.12% |
| 2012 | 4.56% |
| 2013 | 3.89% |
| 2014 | 2.82% |
| 2015 | 2.49% |
| 2016 | 2.43% |
| 2017 | 1.97% |
| 2018 | 1.74% |
| 2019 | 1.98% |
| 2020 | 3.23% |
| 2021 | 3.00% |
Average process controller tenure
The average process controller stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 878 process controllers resumes in Zippia's database.
Process controller tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 23% |
| 1-2 years | 28% |
| 3-4 years | 15% |
| 5-7 years | 13% |
| 8-10 years | 6% |
| 11+ years | 13% |
Process controller LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of process controllers 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Water Technician | 2.37% | 34,702 |
| Set-Up Operator | 2.83% | 55,670 |
| Meat Clerk | 4.18% | 73,741 |
| Laundry Worker | 5.06% | 25,513 |
| Process Controller | 5.63% | - |
| Chemical Operator | 9.20% | 36,522 |
| Scanner Operator | 20.58% | 29,750 |
Similar process controller jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Water Technician | 2.37% | 34,702 |
| Set-Up Operator | 2.83% | 55,670 |
| Meat Clerk | 4.18% | 73,741 |
| Laundry Worker | 5.06% | 25,513 |
| Chemical Operator | 9.20% | 36,522 |
| Scanner Operator | 20.58% | 29,750 |
Foreign languages spoken by process controllers
The most common foreign language among process controllers is Spanish at 75.0%. The second-most popular foreign language spoken is Portuguese at 3.6% and Chinese is the third-most popular at 3.6%.
- Spanish, 75.0%
- Portuguese, 3.6%
- Chinese, 3.6%
- French, 3.6%
- Mandarin, 3.6%
- Other, 10.6%
Process controller languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 75.0% |
| Portuguese | 3.6% |
| Chinese | 3.6% |
| French | 3.6% |
| Mandarin | 3.6% |
| Other | 10.6% |
