Wet plant operator demographics and statistics in the US
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Wet plant operator gender statistics
10.3% of wet plant operators are women and 89.7% of wet plant operators are men.
- Male, 89.7%
- Female, 10.3%
Wet plant operator gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Male | 89.7% |
| Female | 10.3% |
Wet plant operator gender pay gap
Women earn 82¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$45,260
Female income
$37,296
Wet plant operator gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in wet plant operator positions over time. Currently, 10.3% of wet plant operators are female.
Wet plant operator gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 90.94% | 9.06% |
| 2011 | 90.65% | 9.35% |
| 2012 | 87.89% | 12.11% |
| 2013 | 84.79% | 15.21% |
| 2014 | 88.61% | 11.39% |
| 2015 | 90.44% | 9.56% |
| 2016 | 84.33% | 15.67% |
| 2017 | 83.03% | 16.97% |
| 2018 | 90.11% | 9.89% |
| 2019 | 88.80% | 11.20% |
| 2020 | 90.35% | 9.65% |
| 2021 | 89.66% | 10.34% |
Wet plant operator related jobs gender ratio
| Job title | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Wet Plant Operator | 90% | 10% |
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Wet plant operator demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among wet plant operators is White, which makes up 69.0% of all wet plant operators. Comparatively, 14.3% of wet plant operators are Hispanic or Latino and 7.1% of wet plant operators are Black or African American.
- White, 69.0%
- Hispanic or Latino, 14.3%
- Black or African American, 7.1%
- Unknown, 4.7%
- Asian, 4.1%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.8%
Wet plant operator race
| Wet plant operator race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 69.0% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 14.3% |
| Black or African American | 7.1% |
| Unknown | 4.7% |
| Asian | 4.1% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.8% |
Wet plant operator race and ethnicity over time
See how wet plant operator racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Wet plant operator race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 77.98% | 11.92% | 0.81% | 7.47% |
| 2011 | 77.15% | 7.42% | 1.95% | 10.94% |
| 2012 | 75.32% | 9.09% | 1.67% | 10.39% |
| 2013 | 80.75% | 8.13% | 0.79% | 8.13% |
| 2014 | 75.93% | 8.15% | 2.04% | 12.22% |
| 2015 | 75.27% | 9.03% | 1.81% | 11.55% |
| 2016 | 73.09% | 9.16% | 1.72% | 13.17% |
| 2017 | 75.13% | 8.06% | 1.93% | 11.91% |
| 2018 | 78.01% | 6.74% | 1.60% | 11.35% |
| 2019 | 72.73% | 9.27% | 2.10% | 13.99% |
| 2020 | 77.73% | 5.80% | 1.86% | 7.66% |
| 2021 | 69.02% | 7.06% | 4.12% | 14.31% |
Wet plant operator wage gap by race
According to our data, black or african american wet plant operators have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Unknown wet plant operators have the lowest average salary at $42,157.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $42,157 |
| White | $46,681 |
| Black or African American | $48,580 |
| Asian | $43,986 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $45,164 |
Average wet plant operator age
See how the average age of wet plant operators varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Wet plant operator age by race and gender
| Race | Male age | Female age |
|---|---|---|
| Unknown | 47 | |
| White | 47 | |
| Black or African American | 54 | |
| Asian | 48 | |
| Hispanic or Latino | 43.5 |
Wet plant operator age breakdown
The average age of wet plant operators is 40+ years years old, representing 67% of the wet plant operator population.
Wet plant operator age breakdown
| Wet Plant Operator Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 67% |
| 30-40 years | 27% |
| 20-30 years | 5% |
Wet plant operator educational attainment
The most common degree for wet plant operators is diploma, with 42% of wet plant operators earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are high school diploma degree at 25% and high school diploma degree at 25%.
- Diploma, 42%
- High School Diploma, 25%
- Associate, 25%
- Bachelor's, 8%
Wet plant operators by degree level
| Wet plant operator degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Diploma | 42% |
| High School Diploma | 25% |
| Associate | 25% |
| Bachelor's | 8% |
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Wet plant operator employment statistics
Company size where wet plant operators work
Below, you can see the size of companies where wet plant operators work.
Wet plant operator jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 50 - 100 employees | 9% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 18% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 18% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 36% |
| > 10,000 employees | 18% |
Wet plant operator turnover and employment statistics
Wet plant operator unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for wet plant operators between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Wet plant operator unemployment rate by year
| Year | Wet plant operator unemployment rate |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 5.24% |
| 2011 | 3.32% |
| 2012 | 3.86% |
| 2013 | 3.12% |
| 2014 | 1.93% |
| 2015 | 5.51% |
| 2016 | 3.39% |
| 2017 | 1.61% |
| 2018 | 1.67% |
| 2019 | 1.65% |
| 2020 | 2.74% |
| 2021 | 3.04% |
Average wet plant operator tenure
The average wet plant operator stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 28 wet plant operators resumes in Zippia's database.
Wet plant operator tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 29% |
| 1-2 years | 34% |
| 3-4 years | 20% |
| 5-7 years | 14% |
| 8-10 years | 3% |
| 11+ years | 0% |
Wet plant operator LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of wet 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 Operator Helper | 4.19% | 39,717 |
| Water Tender | 4.62% | 4,374 |
| Senior Power Plant Operator | 4.80% | 36,207 |
| Wet Plant Operator | 10.89% | - |
Similar wet plant operator jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Boiler Operator Helper | 4.19% | 39,717 |
| Water Tender | 4.62% | 4,374 |
| Senior Power Plant Operator | 4.80% | 36,207 |