Sewage plant operator demographics and statistics in the US
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Sewage plant operator demographics by:
Sewage plant operator gender statistics
4.2% of sewage plant operators are women and 95.8% of sewage plant operators are men.
- Male, 95.8%
- Female, 4.2%
Sewage plant operator gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Male | 95.8% |
| Female | 4.2% |
Sewage plant operator gender pay gap
Women earn $1.02 for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$45,796
Female income
$46,554
Sewage plant operator gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in sewage plant operator positions over time. Currently, 4.2% of sewage plant operators are female.
Sewage plant operator gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 95.24% | 4.76% |
| 2011 | 95.60% | 4.40% |
| 2012 | 95.91% | 4.09% |
| 2013 | 96.48% | 3.52% |
| 2014 | 95.07% | 4.93% |
| 2015 | 95.38% | 4.62% |
| 2016 | 96.07% | 3.93% |
| 2017 | 95.24% | 4.76% |
| 2018 | 94.17% | 5.83% |
| 2019 | 94.63% | 5.37% |
| 2020 | 93.21% | 6.79% |
| 2021 | 95.83% | 4.17% |
Sewage plant operator related jobs gender ratio
| Job title | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Sewage Plant Operator | 96% | 4% |
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Sewage plant operator demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among sewage plant operators is White, which makes up 77.3% of all sewage plant operators. Comparatively, 8.8% of sewage plant operators are Hispanic or Latino and 5.3% of sewage plant operators are Black or African American.
- White, 77.3%
- Hispanic or Latino, 8.8%
- Black or African American, 5.3%
- Unknown, 4.5%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 2.4%
- Asian, 1.7%
Sewage plant operator race
| Sewage plant operator race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 77.3% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 8.8% |
| Black or African American | 5.3% |
| Unknown | 4.5% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 2.4% |
| Asian | 1.7% |
Sewage plant operator race and ethnicity over time
See how sewage plant operator racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Sewage plant operator race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 80.33% | 7.67% | 0.49% | 7.18% |
| 2011 | 80.56% | 8.06% | 1.02% | 6.30% |
| 2012 | 82.01% | 6.56% | 1.44% | 6.47% |
| 2013 | 79.87% | 7.31% | 1.08% | 6.86% |
| 2014 | 81.25% | 6.34% | 1.30% | 7.90% |
| 2015 | 80.37% | 5.30% | 1.74% | 8.22% |
| 2016 | 79.95% | 7.03% | 1.65% | 7.99% |
| 2017 | 82.04% | 5.96% | 1.36% | 7.23% |
| 2018 | 83.25% | 5.56% | 1.39% | 6.25% |
| 2019 | 82.95% | 5.28% | 1.07% | 6.65% |
| 2020 | 77.97% | 4.78% | 2.05% | 7.60% |
| 2021 | 77.35% | 5.29% | 1.74% | 8.76% |
Sewage plant operator wage gap by race
According to our data, asian sewage plant operators have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Unknown sewage plant operators have the lowest average salary at $43,022.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $43,022 |
| White | $45,657 |
| Black or African American | $46,453 |
| Asian | $49,211 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $44,860 |
Average sewage plant operator age
See how the average age of sewage plant operators varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Sewage plant operator age by race and gender
| Race | Male age | Female age |
|---|---|---|
| Unknown | 45 | |
| White | 48 | 43.5 |
| Black or African American | 50 | |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 42.5 | |
| Hispanic or Latino | 46 |
Sewage plant operator age breakdown
The average age of sewage plant operators is 40+ years years old, representing 71% of the sewage plant operator population.
Sewage plant operator age breakdown
| Sewage Plant Operator Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 71% |
| 30-40 years | 24% |
| 20-30 years | 5% |
Sewage plant operator educational attainment
The most common degree for sewage plant operators is bachelor's degree, with 33% of sewage plant operators earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are high school diploma degree at 29% and high school diploma degree at 21%.
- Bachelor's, 33%
- High School Diploma, 29%
- Associate, 21%
- Master's, 17%
Sewage plant operators by degree level
| Sewage plant operator degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 33% |
| High School Diploma | 29% |
| Associate | 21% |
| Master's | 17% |
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Sewage plant operator wage gap by degree level
According to the data, sewage plant operators with a Bachelor's degree earn more than those without, at $49,482 annually. With a Associate degree, sewage plant operators earn a median annual income of $49,022 compared to $45,193 for sewage plant operators with an High School Diploma degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| High School Diploma or Less | $45,193 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $49,482 |
| Some College/ Associate Degree | $49,022 |
Sewage plant operator turnover and employment statistics
Sewage plant operator unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for sewage plant operators between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Sewage plant operator unemployment rate by year
| Year | Sewage plant operator unemployment rate |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 2.49% |
| 2011 | 3.19% |
| 2012 | 2.40% |
| 2013 | 2.30% |
| 2014 | 2.09% |
| 2015 | 1.91% |
| 2016 | 1.70% |
| 2017 | 0.98% |
| 2018 | 1.09% |
| 2019 | 1.23% |
| 2020 | 2.69% |
| 2021 | 1.40% |
Average sewage plant operator tenure
The average sewage plant operator stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 57 sewage plant operators resumes in Zippia's database.
Sewage plant operator tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 8% |
| 1-2 years | 16% |
| 3-4 years | 10% |
| 5-7 years | 20% |
| 8-10 years | 8% |
| 11+ years | 38% |
Sewage plant operator LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of sewage 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 Room Operator | 4.19% | 50,969 |
| Sewage Plant Operator | 4.62% | - |
| Powerhouse Operator | 4.80% | 26,906 |
| Fuel Management Handler | 10.89% | 89,437 |
Similar sewage plant operator jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Boiler Room Operator | 4.19% | 50,969 |
| Powerhouse Operator | 4.80% | 26,906 |
| Fuel Management Handler | 10.89% | 89,437 |