Refinery technician demographics and statistics in the US
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Refinery technician demographics by:
Refinery technician gender statistics
7.3% of refinery technicians are women and 92.7% of refinery technicians are men.
- Male, 92.7%
- Female, 7.3%
Refinery technician gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Male | 92.7% |
| Female | 7.3% |
Refinery technician gender pay gap
Women earn 96¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$51,319
Female income
$49,071
Refinery technician gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in refinery technician positions over time. Currently, 7.3% of refinery technicians are female.
Refinery technician gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 90.32% | 9.68% |
| 2011 | 86.68% | 13.32% |
| 2012 | 94.78% | 5.22% |
| 2013 | 92.47% | 7.53% |
| 2014 | 91.34% | 8.66% |
| 2015 | 87.90% | 12.10% |
| 2016 | 91.08% | 8.92% |
| 2017 | 87.47% | 12.53% |
| 2018 | 89.50% | 10.50% |
| 2019 | 88.91% | 11.09% |
| 2020 | 92.32% | 7.68% |
| 2021 | 92.68% | 7.32% |
Refinery technician related jobs gender ratio
| Job title | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Refinery Technician | 93% | 7% |
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Refinery technician demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among refinery technicians is White, which makes up 76.5% of all refinery technicians. Comparatively, 8.1% of refinery technicians are Hispanic or Latino and 6.1% of refinery technicians are Black or African American.
- White, 76.5%
- Hispanic or Latino, 8.1%
- Black or African American, 6.1%
- Unknown, 5.5%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 2.3%
- Asian, 1.5%
Refinery technician race
| Refinery technician race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 76.5% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 8.1% |
| Black or African American | 6.1% |
| Unknown | 5.5% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 2.3% |
| Asian | 1.5% |
Refinery technician race and ethnicity over time
See how refinery technician racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Refinery technician race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 80.75% | 8.18% | 0.72% | 6.76% |
| 2011 | 79.53% | 9.54% | 1.39% | 5.61% |
| 2012 | 81.01% | 6.86% | 1.95% | 5.76% |
| 2013 | 81.58% | 7.72% | 1.27% | 5.02% |
| 2014 | 84.19% | 5.88% | 1.51% | 4.32% |
| 2015 | 82.70% | 5.83% | 2.36% | 5.38% |
| 2016 | 80.66% | 5.61% | 2.25% | 5.79% |
| 2017 | 76.60% | 9.11% | 2.48% | 8.51% |
| 2018 | 81.34% | 7.75% | 2.03% | 5.20% |
| 2019 | 78.19% | 7.20% | 2.52% | 8.16% |
| 2020 | 76.76% | 7.22% | 2.57% | 8.65% |
| 2021 | 76.53% | 6.06% | 1.52% | 8.05% |
Refinery technician wage gap by race
According to our data, unknown refinery technicians have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Black or african american refinery technicians have the lowest average salary at $50,550.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $52,015 |
| White | $51,454 |
| Black or African American | $50,550 |
| Asian | $51,484 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $51,102 |
Average refinery technician age
See how the average age of refinery technicians varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Refinery technician age by race and gender
| Race | Male age | Female age |
|---|---|---|
| Unknown | 49 | |
| White | 46 | 52 |
| Black or African American | 56 | |
| Hispanic or Latino | 40 |
Refinery technician age breakdown
The average age of refinery technicians is 40+ years years old, representing 67% of the refinery technician population.
Refinery technician age breakdown
| Refinery Technician Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 67% |
| 30-40 years | 29% |
| 20-30 years | 4% |
Refinery technician educational attainment
The most common degree for refinery technicians is associate degree, with 38% of refinery technicians earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are bachelor's degree degree at 38% and bachelor's degree degree at 15%.
- Associate, 38%
- Bachelor's, 38%
- High School Diploma, 15%
- Master's, 5%
- Other Degrees, 4%
Refinery technicians by degree level
| Refinery technician degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Associate | 38% |
| Bachelor's | 38% |
| High School Diploma | 15% |
| Master's | 5% |
| Other Degrees | 4% |
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Refinery technician wage gap by degree level
According to the data, refinery technicians with a Bachelor's degree earn more than those without, at $54,858 annually. With a Associate degree, refinery technicians earn a median annual income of $51,942 compared to $49,955 for refinery technicians with an High School Diploma degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| High School Diploma or Less | $49,955 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $54,858 |
| Some College/ Associate Degree | $51,942 |
Refinery technician employment statistics
Company size where refinery technicians work
Below, you can see the size of companies where refinery technicians work.
Refinery technician jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 3% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 6% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 21% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 12% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 26% |
| > 10,000 employees | 32% |
Refinery technician jobs by industry
The most common industries for refinery technicians are energy, professional and manufacturing.
Refinery technician industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Energy | 28% |
| Fortune 500 | 23% |
| Professional | 15% |
| Manufacturing | 8% |
| Utilities | 8% |
| Retail | 5% |
| Transportation | 3% |
| Finance | 3% |
| Government | 3% |
| Internet | 3% |
| Technology | 3% |
| Insurance | 3% |
Refinery technician turnover and employment statistics
Refinery technician unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for refinery technicians between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Refinery technician unemployment rate by year
| Year | Refinery technician unemployment rate |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 2.20% |
| 2011 | 2.79% |
| 2012 | 3.46% |
| 2013 | 1.72% |
| 2014 | 2.26% |
| 2015 | 2.14% |
| 2016 | 1.60% |
| 2017 | 1.75% |
| 2018 | 1.38% |
| 2019 | 1.57% |
| 2020 | 1.43% |
| 2021 | 1.84% |
Average refinery technician tenure
The average refinery technician stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 94 refinery technicians resumes in Zippia's database.
Refinery technician tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 23% |
| 1-2 years | 29% |
| 3-4 years | 16% |
| 5-7 years | 19% |
| 8-10 years | 6% |
| 11+ years | 7% |
Refinery technician LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of refinery 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Boiler Mechanic | 4.19% | 34,142 |
| Utility Operator | 4.62% | 67,565 |
| Refinery Technician | 4.80% | - |
| Gas Plant Dispatcher | 10.89% | 13,987 |
Similar refinery technician jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Boiler Mechanic | 4.19% | 34,142 |
| Utility Operator | 4.62% | 67,565 |
| Gas Plant Dispatcher | 10.89% | 13,987 |
Foreign languages spoken by refinery technicians
- Spanish, 100.0%
Refinery technician languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 100.0% |