Senior power plant operator demographics and statistics in the US
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Senior power plant operator gender statistics
2.4% of senior power plant operators are women and 97.6% of senior power plant operators are men.
- Male, 97.6%
- Female, 2.4%
Senior power plant operator gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Male | 97.6% |
| Female | 2.4% |
Senior power plant operator gender pay gap
Women earn 95¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$45,593
Female income
$43,221
Senior power plant operator gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in senior power plant operator positions over time. Currently, 2.4% of senior power plant operators are female.
Senior power plant operator gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 96.79% | 3.21% |
| 2011 | 95.47% | 4.53% |
| 2012 | 98.33% | 1.67% |
| 2013 | 97.55% | 2.45% |
| 2014 | 97.15% | 2.85% |
| 2015 | 95.92% | 4.08% |
| 2016 | 97.06% | 2.94% |
| 2017 | 95.76% | 4.24% |
| 2018 | 96.50% | 3.50% |
| 2019 | 96.29% | 3.71% |
| 2020 | 97.50% | 2.50% |
| 2021 | 97.62% | 2.38% |
Senior power plant operator related jobs gender ratio
| Job title | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Senior Power Plant Operator | 98% | 2% |
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Senior power plant operator demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among senior power plant operators is White, which makes up 79.8% of all senior power plant operators. Comparatively, 6.8% of senior power plant operators are Hispanic or Latino and 5.5% of senior power plant operators are Unknown.
- White, 79.8%
- Hispanic or Latino, 6.8%
- Unknown, 5.5%
- Black or African American, 4.0%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 2.6%
- Asian, 1.3%
Senior power plant operator race
| Senior power plant operator race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 79.8% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 6.8% |
| Unknown | 5.5% |
| Black or African American | 4.0% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 2.6% |
| Asian | 1.3% |
Senior power plant operator race and ethnicity over time
See how senior power plant operator racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Senior power plant operator race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 84.03% | 6.16% | 0.50% | 5.49% |
| 2011 | 82.80% | 7.51% | 1.17% | 4.34% |
| 2012 | 84.28% | 4.84% | 1.73% | 4.49% |
| 2013 | 84.86% | 5.70% | 1.05% | 3.75% |
| 2014 | 87.46% | 3.86% | 1.29% | 3.05% |
| 2015 | 85.98% | 3.81% | 2.13% | 4.12% |
| 2016 | 83.93% | 3.59% | 2.03% | 4.52% |
| 2017 | 79.87% | 7.09% | 2.25% | 7.25% |
| 2018 | 84.62% | 5.73% | 1.80% | 3.93% |
| 2019 | 81.47% | 5.17% | 2.30% | 6.90% |
| 2020 | 80.03% | 5.20% | 2.35% | 7.38% |
| 2021 | 79.81% | 4.04% | 1.29% | 6.79% |
Senior power plant operator wage gap by race
According to our data, unknown senior power plant operators have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Black or african american senior power plant operators have the lowest average salary at $44,779.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $46,331 |
| White | $45,736 |
| Black or African American | $44,779 |
| Asian | $45,768 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $45,363 |
Average senior power plant operator age
See how the average age of senior power plant operators varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Female
Senior power plant operator age by race and gender
| Race | Male age | Female age |
|---|---|---|
| Unknown | 49 | |
| White | 46 | 52 |
| Black or African American | 56 | |
| Hispanic or Latino | 40 |
Senior power plant operator age breakdown
The average age of senior power plant operators is 40+ years years old, representing 67% of the senior power plant operator population.
Senior power plant operator age breakdown
| Senior Power Plant Operator Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 67% |
| 30-40 years | 29% |
| 20-30 years | 4% |
Senior power plant operator educational attainment
The most common degree for senior power plant operators is bachelor's degree, with 33% of senior power plant operators earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are associate degree degree at 29% and associate degree degree at 21%.
- Bachelor's, 33%
- Associate, 29%
- High School Diploma, 21%
- Diploma, 13%
- Other Degrees, 4%
Senior power plant operators by degree level
| Senior power plant operator degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 33% |
| Associate | 29% |
| High School Diploma | 21% |
| Diploma | 13% |
| Other Degrees | 4% |
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Senior power plant operator wage gap by degree level
According to the data, senior power plant operators with a Bachelor's degree earn more than those without, at $49,368 annually. With a Associate degree, senior power plant operators earn a median annual income of $46,253 compared to $44,151 for senior power plant operators with an High School Diploma degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| High School Diploma or Less | $44,151 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $49,368 |
| Some College/ Associate Degree | $46,253 |
Senior power plant operator employment statistics
Most senior power plant operators work for a private in the manufacturing industry.
Company size where senior power plant operators work
Below, you can see the size of companies where senior power plant operators work.
Senior power plant operator jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 7% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 10% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 17% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 14% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 41% |
| > 10,000 employees | 10% |
Senior power plant operator jobs by company type
Employees with the senior power plant operator job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most senior power plant operators prefer to work at private companies over education companies.
Senior power plant operator jobs by sector
| Company type | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 28% |
| Public | 20% |
| Private | 44% |
| Government | 8% |
Senior power plant operator jobs by industry
The most common industries for senior power plant operators are manufacturing, education and utilities.
Senior power plant operator industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Manufacturing | 20% |
| Education | 17% |
| Utilities | 10% |
| Fortune 500 | 10% |
| Government | 7% |
| Non Profits | 7% |
| Construction | 7% |
| Professional | 7% |
| Transportation | 3% |
| Energy | 3% |
| Health Care | 3% |
| Hospitality | 3% |
| Technology | 3% |
Senior power plant operator turnover and employment statistics
Senior power plant operator unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for senior power plant operators between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Senior power plant operator unemployment rate by year
| Year | Senior power plant operator 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 senior power plant operator tenure
The average senior power plant operator stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 47 senior power plant operators resumes in Zippia's database.
Senior power plant operator tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 2% |
| 1-2 years | 29% |
| 3-4 years | 8% |
| 5-7 years | 14% |
| 8-10 years | 6% |
| 11+ years | 41% |
Senior power plant operator LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of senior power 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Stationary Engineer | 4.19% | 5,010 |
| Auxiliary Plant Operator | 4.62% | 35,335 |
| Senior Power Plant Operator | 4.80% | - |
| Biofuels Processing Technician | 10.89% | 34,759 |
Similar senior power plant operator jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Stationary Engineer | 4.19% | 5,010 |
| Auxiliary Plant Operator | 4.62% | 35,335 |
| Biofuels Processing Technician | 10.89% | 34,759 |