Process plant operator demographics and statistics in the US
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Process plant operator demographics by:
Process plant operator gender statistics
18.3% of process plant operators are women and 81.7% of process plant operators are men.
- Male, 81.7%
- Female, 18.3%
Process plant operator gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Male | 81.7% |
| Female | 18.3% |
Process plant operator gender pay gap
Women earn 79¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$41,131
Female income
$32,599
Process plant operator gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in process plant operator positions over time. Currently, 18.3% of process plant operators are female.
Process plant operator gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 83.82% | 16.18% |
| 2011 | 83.35% | 16.65% |
| 2012 | 78.93% | 21.07% |
| 2013 | 74.21% | 25.79% |
| 2014 | 80.07% | 19.93% |
| 2015 | 83.00% | 17.00% |
| 2016 | 73.54% | 26.46% |
| 2017 | 71.63% | 28.37% |
| 2018 | 82.47% | 17.53% |
| 2019 | 80.36% | 19.64% |
| 2020 | 82.86% | 17.14% |
| 2021 | 81.73% | 18.27% |
Process plant operator related jobs gender ratio
| Job title | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Process Plant Operator | 82% | 18% |
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Process plant operator demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among process plant operators is White, which makes up 59.8% of all process plant operators. Comparatively, 20.6% of process plant operators are Hispanic or Latino and 9.8% of process plant operators are Black or African American.
- White, 59.8%
- Hispanic or Latino, 20.6%
- Black or African American, 9.8%
- Unknown, 4.7%
- Asian, 4.3%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.8%
Process plant operator race
| Process plant operator race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 59.8% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 20.6% |
| Black or African American | 9.8% |
| Unknown | 4.7% |
| Asian | 4.3% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.8% |
Process plant operator race and ethnicity over time
See how process plant operator racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Process plant operator race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 68.74% | 14.69% | 0.98% | 13.71% |
| 2011 | 67.90% | 10.19% | 2.13% | 17.18% |
| 2012 | 66.08% | 11.86% | 1.84% | 16.63% |
| 2013 | 71.51% | 10.91% | 0.97% | 14.37% |
| 2014 | 66.68% | 10.92% | 2.21% | 18.46% |
| 2015 | 66.03% | 11.80% | 1.98% | 17.79% |
| 2016 | 63.85% | 11.93% | 1.89% | 19.41% |
| 2017 | 65.89% | 10.83% | 2.10% | 18.15% |
| 2018 | 68.77% | 9.51% | 1.77% | 17.59% |
| 2019 | 63.48% | 12.04% | 2.27% | 20.23% |
| 2020 | 68.48% | 8.57% | 2.03% | 13.90% |
| 2021 | 59.78% | 9.83% | 4.29% | 20.55% |
Process plant operator wage gap by race
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $37,753 |
| White | $42,735 |
| Black or African American | $44,768 |
| Asian | $39,750 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $41,004 |
Average process plant operator age
See how the average age of process plant operators varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Process plant operator age by race and gender
| Race | Male age | Female age |
|---|---|---|
| Unknown | 47 | |
| White | 47 | |
| Black or African American | 54 | |
| Asian | 48 | |
| Hispanic or Latino | 43.5 |
Process plant operator age breakdown
The average age of process plant operators is 40+ years years old, representing 67% of the process plant operator population.
Process plant operator age breakdown
| Process Plant Operator Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 67% |
| 30-40 years | 27% |
| 20-30 years | 5% |
Process plant operator educational attainment
- Bachelor's, 32%
- High School Diploma, 29%
- Associate, 19%
- Diploma, 17%
- Other Degrees, 3%
Process plant operators by degree level
| Process plant operator degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 32% |
| High School Diploma | 29% |
| Associate | 19% |
| Diploma | 17% |
| Other Degrees | 3% |
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Process plant operator employment statistics
Most process plant operators work for a private in the manufacturing industry.
Company size where process plant operators work
Below, you can see the size of companies where process plant operators work.
Process plant operator jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 7% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 14% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 15% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 8% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 23% |
| > 10,000 employees | 32% |
Process plant operator jobs by company type
Employees with the process plant operator job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most process plant operators prefer to work at private companies over public companies.
Process plant operator jobs by sector
| Company type | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Public | 36% |
| Private | 59% |
| Government | 4% |
Process plant operator jobs by industry
The most common industries for process plant operators are manufacturing, energy and retail.
Process plant operator industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Manufacturing | 33% |
| Fortune 500 | 14% |
| Energy | 12% |
| Retail | 6% |
| Utilities | 5% |
| Professional | 5% |
| Agriculture | 5% |
| Construction | 4% |
| Government | 3% |
| Pharmaceutical | 2% |
| Non Profits | 2% |
| Health Care | 2% |
| Hospitality | 2% |
| Start-up | 2% |
| Transportation | 1% |
| Finance | 1% |
| Media | 1% |
| Insurance | 1% |
| Technology | 1% |
Process plant operator turnover and employment statistics
Process plant operator unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for process plant operators between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Process plant operator unemployment rate by year
| Year | Process plant operator unemployment rate |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 5.24% |
| 2011 | 3.32% |
| 2012 | 3.86% |
| 2013 | 3.12% |
| 2014 | 1.93% |
| 2015 | 5.51% |
| 2016 | 3.39% |
| 2017 | 1.61% |
| 2018 | 1.67% |
| 2019 | 1.65% |
| 2020 | 2.74% |
| 2021 | 3.04% |
Average process plant operator tenure
The average process plant operator stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 235 process plant operators resumes in Zippia's database.
Process plant operator tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 21% |
| 1-2 years | 28% |
| 3-4 years | 11% |
| 5-7 years | 20% |
| 8-10 years | 7% |
| 11+ years | 11% |
Process plant operator LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of process plant operators 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Boiler Plant Operator | 4.19% | 36,427 |
| Water Pumper | 4.62% | 4,146 |
| High Pressure Firer | 4.80% | 1,812 |
| Process Plant Operator | 10.89% | - |
Similar process plant operator jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Boiler Plant Operator | 4.19% | 36,427 |
| Water Pumper | 4.62% | 4,146 |
| High Pressure Firer | 4.80% | 1,812 |
Foreign languages spoken by process plant operators
- Spanish, 100.0%
Process plant operator languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 100.0% |