Aerospace technician demographics and statistics in the US
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Aerospace technician gender statistics
15.1% of aerospace technicians are women and 84.9% of aerospace technicians are men.
- Male, 84.9%
- Female, 15.1%
Aerospace technician gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Male | 84.9% |
| Female | 15.1% |
Aerospace technician gender pay gap
Women earn 89¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$39,221
Female income
$34,899
Aerospace technician gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in aerospace technician positions over time. Currently, 15.1% of aerospace technicians are female.
Aerospace technician gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 87.64% | 12.36% |
| 2011 | 87.38% | 12.62% |
| 2012 | 88.11% | 11.89% |
| 2013 | 86.35% | 13.65% |
| 2014 | 87.36% | 12.64% |
| 2015 | 87.02% | 12.98% |
| 2016 | 87.28% | 12.72% |
| 2017 | 87.21% | 12.79% |
| 2018 | 85.84% | 14.16% |
| 2019 | 84.77% | 15.23% |
| 2020 | 85.88% | 14.12% |
| 2021 | 84.88% | 15.12% |
Aerospace technician related jobs gender ratio
| Job title | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Aerospace Technician | 85% | 15% |
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Aerospace technician demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among aerospace technicians is White, which makes up 60.5% of all aerospace technicians. Comparatively, 16.9% of aerospace technicians are Hispanic or Latino and 9.6% of aerospace technicians are Black or African American.
- White, 60.5%
- Hispanic or Latino, 16.9%
- Black or African American, 9.6%
- Asian, 7.5%
- Unknown, 4.9%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.6%
Aerospace technician race
| Aerospace technician race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 60.5% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 16.9% |
| Black or African American | 9.6% |
| Asian | 7.5% |
| Unknown | 4.9% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.6% |
Aerospace technician race and ethnicity over time
See how aerospace technician racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Aerospace technician race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 65.75% | 9.79% | 7.17% | 14.69% |
| 2011 | 66.22% | 9.90% | 7.86% | 13.56% |
| 2012 | 65.23% | 10.31% | 8.19% | 13.70% |
| 2013 | 64.45% | 10.58% | 7.36% | 14.22% |
| 2014 | 65.63% | 9.42% | 7.66% | 14.40% |
| 2015 | 65.22% | 9.71% | 7.02% | 14.97% |
| 2016 | 64.02% | 10.12% | 7.51% | 15.33% |
| 2017 | 63.82% | 9.99% | 7.73% | 15.18% |
| 2018 | 63.79% | 9.14% | 7.69% | 16.38% |
| 2019 | 64.25% | 8.87% | 7.58% | 16.48% |
| 2020 | 62.18% | 8.22% | 7.87% | 16.45% |
| 2021 | 60.52% | 9.57% | 7.45% | 16.89% |
Aerospace technician wage gap by race
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $39,429 |
| White | $39,485 |
| Black or African American | $38,312 |
| Asian | $40,281 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $38,630 |
Average aerospace technician age
See how the average age of aerospace technicians varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Female
Aerospace technician age by race and gender
| Race | Male age | Female age |
|---|---|---|
| Black or African American | 46 | 48 |
| Unknown | 43 | 45.5 |
| Asian | 50 | 47 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 42 | 44 |
| White | 46.5 | 47 |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 47 |
Aerospace technician age breakdown
The average age of aerospace technicians is 40+ years years old, representing 64% of the aerospace technician population.
Aerospace technician age breakdown
| Aerospace Technician Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 64% |
| 30-40 years | 24% |
| 20-30 years | 12% |
Aerospace technician educational attainment
The most common degree for aerospace technicians is associate degree, with 34% of aerospace technicians earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are bachelor's degree degree at 33% and bachelor's degree degree at 21%.
- Associate, 34%
- Bachelor's, 33%
- High School Diploma, 21%
- Diploma, 5%
- Other Degrees, 7%
Aerospace technicians by degree level
| Aerospace technician degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Associate | 34% |
| Bachelor's | 33% |
| High School Diploma | 21% |
| Diploma | 5% |
| Other Degrees | 7% |
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Aerospace technician wage gap by degree level
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| Master's Degree | $41,785 |
| High School Diploma or Less | $38,321 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $40,087 |
| Some College/ Associate Degree | $40,732 |
Aerospace technician employment statistics
Most aerospace technicians work for a private in the technology industry.
Company size where aerospace technicians work
Below, you can see the size of companies where aerospace technicians work.
Aerospace technician jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 7% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 14% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 21% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 12% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 19% |
| > 10,000 employees | 27% |
Aerospace technician jobs by company type
Employees with the aerospace technician job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most aerospace technicians prefer to work at private companies over public companies.
Aerospace technician jobs by sector
| Company type | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 3% |
| Public | 27% |
| Private | 63% |
| Government | 6% |
Aerospace technician jobs by industry
The most common industries for aerospace technicians are technology, manufacturing and transportation.
Aerospace technician industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Technology | 31% |
| Manufacturing | 16% |
| Transportation | 12% |
| Professional | 10% |
| Fortune 500 | 9% |
| Government | 5% |
| Education | 3% |
| Finance | 3% |
| Energy | 2% |
| Non Profits | 2% |
| Construction | 2% |
| Start-up | 2% |
| Telecommunication | 2% |
| Internet | 1% |
| Media | 1% |
| Automotive | 1% |
| Retail | 1% |
Aerospace technician turnover and employment statistics
Aerospace technician unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for aerospace technicians between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Aerospace technician unemployment rate by year
| Year | Aerospace technician unemployment rate |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 7.39% |
| 2011 | 6.06% |
| 2012 | 5.70% |
| 2013 | 4.72% |
| 2014 | 3.88% |
| 2015 | 3.16% |
| 2016 | 3.28% |
| 2017 | 3.12% |
| 2018 | 1.97% |
| 2019 | 2.84% |
| 2020 | 3.91% |
| 2021 | 4.04% |
Average aerospace technician tenure
The average aerospace technician stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 804 aerospace technicians resumes in Zippia's database.
Aerospace technician tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 10% |
| 1-2 years | 21% |
| 3-4 years | 20% |
| 5-7 years | 21% |
| 8-10 years | 8% |
| 11+ years | 22% |
Aerospace technician LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of aerospace 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Transit Worker | 4.94% | 21,582 |
| Plumbing Drafter | 5.61% | 3,227 |
| Senior Drafter | 5.82% | 3,189 |
| Aerospace Technician | 6.29% | - |
| Lead Instrument Technician | 8.40% | 33,847 |
Similar aerospace technician jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Transit Worker | 4.94% | 21,582 |
| Plumbing Drafter | 5.61% | 3,227 |
| Senior Drafter | 5.82% | 3,189 |
| Lead Instrument Technician | 8.40% | 33,847 |
Foreign languages spoken by aerospace technicians
The most common foreign language among aerospace technicians is Spanish at 66.7%. The second-most popular foreign language spoken is German at 8.3% and Cebuano is the third-most popular at 8.3%.
- Spanish, 66.7%
- German, 8.3%
- Cebuano, 8.3%
- Tagalog, 8.3%
- Vietnamese, 8.3%
Aerospace technician languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 66.7% |
| German | 8.3% |
| Cebuano | 8.3% |
| Tagalog | 8.3% |
| Vietnamese | 8.3% |