Steam plant operator demographics and statistics in the US
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Steam plant operator gender statistics
7.1% of steam plant operators are women and 92.9% of steam plant operators are men.
- Male, 92.9%
- Female, 7.1%
Steam plant operator gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Male | 92.9% |
| Female | 7.1% |
Steam plant operator gender pay gap
Women earn 94¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$44,984
Female income
$42,487
Steam plant operator gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in steam plant operator positions over time. Currently, 7.1% of steam plant operators are female.
Steam plant operator gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 90.60% | 9.40% |
| 2011 | 87.06% | 12.94% |
| 2012 | 94.94% | 5.06% |
| 2013 | 92.70% | 7.30% |
| 2014 | 91.60% | 8.40% |
| 2015 | 88.24% | 11.76% |
| 2016 | 91.34% | 8.66% |
| 2017 | 87.82% | 12.18% |
| 2018 | 89.80% | 10.20% |
| 2019 | 89.23% | 10.77% |
| 2020 | 92.55% | 7.45% |
| 2021 | 92.90% | 7.10% |
Steam plant operator related jobs gender ratio
| Job title | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Steam Plant Operator | 93% | 7% |
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Steam plant operator demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among steam plant operators is White, which makes up 76.7% of all steam plant operators. Comparatively, 8.0% of steam plant operators are Hispanic or Latino and 6.0% of steam plant operators are Black or African American.
- White, 76.7%
- Hispanic or Latino, 8.0%
- Black or African American, 6.0%
- Unknown, 5.5%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 2.3%
- Asian, 1.5%
Steam plant operator race
| Steam plant operator race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 76.7% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 8.0% |
| Black or African American | 6.0% |
| Unknown | 5.5% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 2.3% |
| Asian | 1.5% |
Steam plant operator race and ethnicity over time
See how steam plant operator racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Steam plant operator race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 80.89% | 8.10% | 0.71% | 6.71% |
| 2011 | 79.67% | 9.45% | 1.38% | 5.56% |
| 2012 | 81.14% | 6.78% | 1.94% | 5.71% |
| 2013 | 81.72% | 7.64% | 1.26% | 4.96% |
| 2014 | 84.32% | 5.80% | 1.50% | 4.27% |
| 2015 | 82.84% | 5.75% | 2.35% | 5.33% |
| 2016 | 80.79% | 5.53% | 2.24% | 5.74% |
| 2017 | 76.73% | 9.02% | 2.47% | 8.46% |
| 2018 | 81.48% | 7.67% | 2.02% | 5.14% |
| 2019 | 78.33% | 7.11% | 2.51% | 8.11% |
| 2020 | 76.90% | 7.14% | 2.56% | 8.60% |
| 2021 | 76.67% | 5.98% | 1.51% | 8.00% |
Steam plant operator wage gap by race
According to our data, unknown steam plant operators have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Black or african american steam plant operators have the lowest average salary at $44,127.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $45,764 |
| White | $45,136 |
| Black or African American | $44,127 |
| Asian | $45,169 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $44,742 |
Average steam plant operator age
See how the average age of steam plant operators varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Steam 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 |
Steam plant operator age breakdown
The average age of steam plant operators is 40+ years years old, representing 67% of the steam plant operator population.
Steam plant operator age breakdown
| Steam Plant Operator Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 67% |
| 30-40 years | 29% |
| 20-30 years | 4% |
Steam plant operator educational attainment
The most common degree for steam plant operators is bachelor's degree, with 35% of steam 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 22%.
- Bachelor's, 35%
- High School Diploma, 29%
- Associate, 22%
- Diploma, 7%
- Other Degrees, 7%
Steam plant operators by degree level
| Steam plant operator degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 35% |
| High School Diploma | 29% |
| Associate | 22% |
| Diploma | 7% |
| Other Degrees | 7% |
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Steam plant operator wage gap by degree level
According to the data, steam plant operators with a Bachelor's degree earn more than those without, at $48,979 annually. With a Associate degree, steam plant operators earn a median annual income of $45,682 compared to $43,465 for steam plant operators with an High School Diploma degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| High School Diploma or Less | $43,465 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $48,979 |
| Some College/ Associate Degree | $45,682 |
Steam plant operator employment statistics
Most steam plant operators work for a private in the manufacturing industry.
Company size where steam plant operators work
Below, you can see the size of companies where steam plant operators work.
Steam plant operator jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 7% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 11% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 20% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 7% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 30% |
| > 10,000 employees | 25% |
Steam plant operator jobs by company type
Employees with the steam plant operator job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most steam plant operators prefer to work at private companies over public companies.
Steam plant operator jobs by sector
| Company type | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 13% |
| Public | 29% |
| Private | 45% |
| Government | 13% |
Steam plant operator jobs by industry
The most common industries for steam plant operators are manufacturing, government and education.
Steam plant operator industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Manufacturing | 17% |
| Government | 12% |
| Fortune 500 | 12% |
| Education | 12% |
| Health Care | 10% |
| Professional | 10% |
| Energy | 8% |
| Pharmaceutical | 3% |
| Transportation | 3% |
| Media | 3% |
| Construction | 3% |
| Technology | 3% |
| Utilities | 2% |
| Real Estate | 2% |
Steam plant operator turnover and employment statistics
Steam plant operator unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for steam plant operators between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Steam plant operator unemployment rate by year
| Year | Steam 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 steam plant operator tenure
The average steam plant operator stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 172 steam plant operators resumes in Zippia's database.
Steam plant operator tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 9% |
| 1-2 years | 23% |
| 3-4 years | 22% |
| 5-7 years | 19% |
| 8-10 years | 6% |
| 11+ years | 21% |
Steam plant operator LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of steam 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Fan Runner | 4.19% | 13,827 |
| Water Treatment Operator | 4.62% | 32,838 |
| Steam Plant Operator | 4.80% | - |
| Sand Plant Attendant | 10.89% | 53,248 |
Similar steam plant operator jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Fan Runner | 4.19% | 13,827 |
| Water Treatment Operator | 4.62% | 32,838 |
| Sand Plant Attendant | 10.89% | 53,248 |
Foreign languages spoken by steam plant operators
- Carrier, 50.0%
- Spanish, 50.0%
Steam plant operator languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Carrier | 50.0% |
| Spanish | 50.0% |