Utility plant operative demographics and statistics in the US
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Utility plant operative demographics by:
Utility plant operative gender statistics
4.5% of utility plant operatives are women and 95.5% of utility plant operatives are men.
- Male, 95.5%
- Female, 4.5%
Utility plant operative gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Male | 95.5% |
| Female | 4.5% |
Utility plant operative gender pay gap
Women earn $1.02 for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$42,570
Female income
$43,283
Utility plant operative gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in utility plant operative positions over time. Currently, 4.5% of utility plant operatives are female.
Utility plant operative gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 94.83% | 5.17% |
| 2011 | 95.22% | 4.78% |
| 2012 | 95.56% | 4.44% |
| 2013 | 96.17% | 3.83% |
| 2014 | 94.65% | 5.35% |
| 2015 | 94.98% | 5.02% |
| 2016 | 95.73% | 4.27% |
| 2017 | 94.83% | 5.17% |
| 2018 | 93.68% | 6.32% |
| 2019 | 94.18% | 5.82% |
| 2020 | 92.64% | 7.36% |
| 2021 | 95.47% | 4.53% |
Utility plant operative related jobs gender ratio
| Job title | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Utility Plant Operative | 95% | 5% |
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Utility plant operative demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among utility plant operatives is White, which makes up 70.5% of all utility plant operatives. Comparatively, 12.9% of utility plant operatives are Hispanic or Latino and 8.0% of utility plant operatives are Black or African American.
- White, 70.5%
- Hispanic or Latino, 12.9%
- Black or African American, 8.0%
- Unknown, 4.5%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 2.3%
- Asian, 1.8%
Utility plant operative race
| Utility plant operative race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 70.5% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 12.9% |
| Black or African American | 8.0% |
| Unknown | 4.5% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 2.3% |
| Asian | 1.8% |
Utility plant operative race and ethnicity over time
See how utility plant operative racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Utility plant operative race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 73.52% | 10.34% | 0.60% | 11.32% |
| 2011 | 73.74% | 10.72% | 1.13% | 10.44% |
| 2012 | 75.20% | 9.23% | 1.55% | 10.62% |
| 2013 | 73.06% | 9.98% | 1.20% | 11.00% |
| 2014 | 74.43% | 9.00% | 1.41% | 12.04% |
| 2015 | 73.55% | 7.96% | 1.85% | 12.36% |
| 2016 | 73.13% | 9.70% | 1.76% | 12.13% |
| 2017 | 75.23% | 8.63% | 1.47% | 11.38% |
| 2018 | 76.43% | 8.22% | 1.50% | 10.40% |
| 2019 | 76.13% | 7.94% | 1.18% | 10.80% |
| 2020 | 71.16% | 7.44% | 2.16% | 11.75% |
| 2021 | 70.53% | 7.96% | 1.85% | 12.91% |
Utility plant operative wage gap by race
According to our data, asian utility plant operatives have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Unknown utility plant operatives have the lowest average salary at $39,962.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $39,962 |
| White | $42,439 |
| Black or African American | $43,188 |
| Asian | $45,784 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $41,690 |
Average utility plant operative age
See how the average age of utility plant operatives varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Utility plant operative 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 |
Utility plant operative age breakdown
The average age of utility plant operatives is 40+ years years old, representing 71% of the utility plant operative population.
Utility plant operative age breakdown
| Utility Plant Operative Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 71% |
| 30-40 years | 24% |
| 20-30 years | 5% |
Utility plant operative educational attainment
The most common degree for utility plant operatives is associate degree, with 41% of utility plant operatives earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are bachelor's degree degree at 22% and bachelor's degree degree at 20%.
- Associate, 41%
- Bachelor's, 22%
- High School Diploma, 20%
- Diploma, 7%
- Other Degrees, 10%
Utility plant operatives by degree level
| Utility plant operative degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Associate | 41% |
| Bachelor's | 22% |
| High School Diploma | 20% |
| Diploma | 7% |
| Other Degrees | 10% |
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Utility plant operative wage gap by degree level
According to the data, utility plant operatives with a Bachelor's degree earn more than those without, at $46,039 annually. With a Associate degree, utility plant operatives earn a median annual income of $45,605 compared to $42,002 for utility plant operatives with an High School Diploma degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| High School Diploma or Less | $42,002 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $46,039 |
| Some College/ Associate Degree | $45,605 |
Utility plant operative employment statistics
Most utility plant operatives work for a public in the manufacturing industry.
Company size where utility plant operatives work
Below, you can see the size of companies where utility plant operatives work.
Utility plant operative jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 5% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 10% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 15% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 6% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 31% |
| > 10,000 employees | 33% |
Utility plant operative jobs by company type
Employees with the utility plant operative job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most utility plant operatives prefer to work at public companies over private companies.
Utility plant operative jobs by sector
| Company type | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 20% |
| Public | 35% |
| Private | 34% |
| Government | 11% |
Utility plant operative jobs by industry
The most common industries for utility plant operatives are manufacturing, education and government.
Utility plant operative industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Fortune 500 | 18% |
| Manufacturing | 16% |
| Education | 16% |
| Government | 9% |
| Energy | 5% |
| Professional | 4% |
| Pharmaceutical | 3% |
| Transportation | 3% |
| Media | 3% |
| Health Care | 3% |
| Construction | 3% |
| Real Estate | 3% |
| Technology | 3% |
| Retail | 3% |
| Utilities | 2% |
| Finance | 1% |
| Non Profits | 1% |
| Agriculture | 1% |
| Hospitality | 1% |
Utility plant operative turnover and employment statistics
Utility plant operative unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for utility plant operatives between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Utility plant operative unemployment rate by year
| Year | Utility plant operative 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 utility plant operative tenure
The average utility plant operative stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 396 utility plant operatives resumes in Zippia's database.
Utility plant operative tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 12% |
| 1-2 years | 26% |
| 3-4 years | 16% |
| 5-7 years | 17% |
| 8-10 years | 7% |
| 11+ years | 22% |
Utility plant operative LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of utility plant operatives 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Low Pressure Firer | 4.19% | 1,918 |
| Utility Plant Operative | 4.62% | - |
| Oil Plant Operator | 4.80% | 36,386 |
| Nitrogen Operator | 10.89% | 30,368 |
Similar utility plant operative jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Low Pressure Firer | 4.19% | 1,918 |
| Oil Plant Operator | 4.80% | 36,386 |
| Nitrogen Operator | 10.89% | 30,368 |
Foreign languages spoken by utility plant operatives
- Spanish, 66.7%
- Persian, 33.3%
Utility plant operative languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 66.7% |
| Persian | 33.3% |
