Advanced technician demographics and statistics in the US
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Advanced technician gender statistics
26.7% of advanced technicians are women and 73.3% of advanced technicians are men.
- Male, 73.3%
- Female, 26.7%
Advanced technician gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Male | 73.3% |
| Female | 26.7% |
Advanced technician gender pay gap
Women earn 96¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$51,798
Female income
$49,755
Advanced technician gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in advanced technician positions over time. Currently, 26.7% of advanced technicians are female.
Advanced technician gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 67.92% | 32.08% |
| 2011 | 68.96% | 31.04% |
| 2012 | 70.49% | 29.51% |
| 2013 | 71.04% | 28.96% |
| 2014 | 71.44% | 28.56% |
| 2015 | 73.29% | 26.71% |
| 2016 | 73.43% | 26.57% |
| 2017 | 73.34% | 26.66% |
| 2018 | 74.09% | 25.91% |
| 2019 | 72.74% | 27.26% |
| 2020 | 73.26% | 26.74% |
| 2021 | 73.31% | 26.69% |
Advanced technician related jobs gender ratio
We compared advanced technicians with similar job titles to see how gender ratios vary. As you can see, dell certified systems expert and software applications architect have the biggest gender ratio gaps.
| Job title | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Informatics Nurse Specialist | 13% | 87% |
| Clinical Support Specialist | 22% | 78% |
| Clinic Administrator | 23% | 77% |
| Advanced Technician | 73% | 27% |
| Senior Data Center Engineer | 98% | 2% |
| Software Applications Architect | 98% | 2% |
| Dell Certified Systems Expert | 99% | 1% |
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Advanced technician demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among advanced technicians is White, which makes up 56.1% of all advanced technicians. Comparatively, 16.5% of advanced technicians are Hispanic or Latino and 11.0% of advanced technicians are Black or African American.
- White, 56.1%
- Hispanic or Latino, 16.5%
- Black or African American, 11.0%
- Asian, 10.6%
- Unknown, 5.4%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.4%
Advanced technician race
| Advanced technician race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 56.1% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 16.5% |
| Black or African American | 11.0% |
| Asian | 10.6% |
| Unknown | 5.4% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.4% |
Advanced technician race and ethnicity over time
See how advanced technician racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Advanced technician race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 64.69% | 11.47% | 7.15% | 13.54% |
| 2011 | 65.40% | 11.56% | 7.30% | 13.05% |
| 2012 | 64.13% | 11.80% | 7.55% | 13.69% |
| 2013 | 63.06% | 11.03% | 8.36% | 14.07% |
| 2014 | 62.77% | 11.25% | 8.01% | 14.77% |
| 2015 | 62.68% | 10.71% | 9.19% | 14.66% |
| 2016 | 62.47% | 10.67% | 9.16% | 14.55% |
| 2017 | 61.69% | 10.34% | 9.62% | 14.96% |
| 2018 | 61.80% | 10.30% | 9.70% | 14.69% |
| 2019 | 59.99% | 10.22% | 10.41% | 15.82% |
| 2020 | 57.95% | 10.79% | 10.19% | 15.98% |
| 2021 | 56.09% | 11.03% | 10.56% | 16.51% |
Advanced technician wage gap by race
According to our data, asian advanced technicians have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Black or african american advanced technicians have the lowest average salary at $48,457.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $49,634 |
| White | $51,068 |
| Black or African American | $48,457 |
| Asian | $60,833 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $49,905 |
Average advanced technician age
See how the average age of advanced technicians varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Advanced technician age by race and gender
| Race | Male age | Female age |
|---|---|---|
| Black or African American | 44 | 43 |
| Unknown | 40 | 45 |
| Asian | 41 | 41 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 37 | 39.5 |
| White | 41 | 46 |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 41 |
Advanced technician age breakdown
The average age of advanced technicians is 40+ years years old, representing 56% of the advanced technician population.
Advanced technician age breakdown
| Advanced Technician Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 56% |
| 30-40 years | 30% |
| 20-30 years | 15% |
Advanced technician educational attainment
The most common degree for advanced technicians is bachelor's degree, with 37% of advanced technicians earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are associate degree degree at 29% and associate degree degree at 16%.
- Bachelor's, 37%
- Associate, 29%
- High School Diploma, 16%
- Master's, 7%
- Other Degrees, 11%
Advanced technicians by degree level
| Advanced technician degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 37% |
| Associate | 29% |
| High School Diploma | 16% |
| Master's | 7% |
| Other Degrees | 11% |
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Advanced technician wage gap by degree level
According to the data, advanced technicians with a Master's degree earn more than those without, at $66,479 annually. With a Doctorate degree, advanced technicians earn a median annual income of $61,651 compared to $52,953 for advanced technicians with an Bachelor's degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| Master's Degree | $66,479 |
| High School Diploma or Less | $44,274 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $52,953 |
| Doctorate Degree | $61,651 |
| Some College/ Associate Degree | $45,855 |
Advanced technician employment statistics
Most advanced technicians work for a private in the health care industry.
Company size where advanced technicians work
Below, you can see the size of companies where advanced technicians work.
Advanced technician jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 6% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 10% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 17% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 7% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 24% |
| > 10,000 employees | 36% |
Advanced technician jobs by company type
Employees with the advanced technician job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most advanced technicians prefer to work at private companies over public companies.
Advanced technician jobs by sector
| Company type | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 8% |
| Public | 34% |
| Private | 57% |
| Government | 1% |
Advanced technician jobs by industry
The most common industries for advanced technicians are health care, technology and manufacturing.
Advanced technician industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Fortune 500 | 17% |
| Health Care | 13% |
| Manufacturing | 10% |
| Professional | 10% |
| Technology | 10% |
| Telecommunication | 7% |
| Education | 6% |
| Finance | 5% |
| Transportation | 3% |
| Automotive | 3% |
| Retail | 3% |
| Energy | 3% |
| Media | 2% |
| Construction | 2% |
| Pharmaceutical | 1% |
| Hospitality | 1% |
| Government | 1% |
| Utilities | 1% |
| Start-up | 1% |
| Agriculture | 1% |
| Insurance | 1% |
Advanced technician turnover and employment statistics
Advanced technician unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for advanced technicians between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Advanced technician unemployment rate by year
| Year | Advanced technician unemployment rate |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 7.58% |
| 2011 | 6.70% |
| 2012 | 5.32% |
| 2013 | 5.21% |
| 2014 | 4.89% |
| 2015 | 4.00% |
| 2016 | 3.51% |
| 2017 | 3.56% |
| 2018 | 3.06% |
| 2019 | 3.58% |
| 2020 | 4.61% |
| 2021 | 4.34% |
Average advanced technician tenure
The average advanced technician stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 1,029 advanced technicians resumes in Zippia's database.
Advanced technician tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 18% |
| 1-2 years | 29% |
| 3-4 years | 15% |
| 5-7 years | 18% |
| 8-10 years | 6% |
| 11+ years | 13% |
Advanced technician LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of advanced technicians 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Senior Telecommunications Analyst | 7.31% | 1,404 |
| Consultant/Senior Analyst Programmer | 8.42% | 60,551 |
| Lead Developer | 8.46% | 274,208 |
| Securities Consultant | 8.59% | 27,296 |
| Linux Administrator | 9.03% | 56,604 |
| Internet Marketer | 10.54% | 7,327 |
| Advanced Technician | 10.88% | - |
Similar advanced technician jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Senior Telecommunications Analyst | 7.31% | 1,404 |
| Consultant/Senior Analyst Programmer | 8.42% | 60,551 |
| Lead Developer | 8.46% | 274,208 |
| Securities Consultant | 8.59% | 27,296 |
| Linux Administrator | 9.03% | 56,604 |
| Internet Marketer | 10.54% | 7,327 |
Foreign languages spoken by advanced technicians
The most common foreign language among advanced technicians is Spanish at 57.9%. The second-most popular foreign language spoken is German at 15.8% and French is the third-most popular at 15.8%.
- Spanish, 57.9%
- German, 15.8%
- French, 15.8%
- Russian, 5.3%
- Japanese, 5.3%
Advanced technician languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 57.9% |
| German | 15.8% |
| French | 15.8% |
| Russian | 5.3% |
| Japanese | 5.3% |
