Ammunition technician demographics and statistics in the US
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Ammunition technician gender statistics
13.3% of ammunition technicians are women and 86.7% of ammunition technicians are men.
- Male, 86.7%
- Female, 13.3%
Ammunition technician gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Male | 86.7% |
| Female | 13.3% |
Ammunition technician gender pay gap
Women earn 95¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$60,910
Female income
$57,930
Ammunition technician gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in ammunition technician positions over time. Currently, 13.3% of ammunition technicians are female.
Ammunition technician gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 88.77% | 11.23% |
| 2011 | 87.53% | 12.47% |
| 2012 | 87.30% | 12.70% |
| 2013 | 88.89% | 11.11% |
| 2014 | 87.93% | 12.07% |
| 2015 | 87.94% | 12.06% |
| 2016 | 87.67% | 12.33% |
| 2017 | 88.27% | 11.73% |
| 2018 | 88.43% | 11.57% |
| 2019 | 86.09% | 13.91% |
| 2020 | 87.47% | 12.53% |
| 2021 | 86.69% | 13.31% |
Ammunition technician related jobs gender ratio
We compared ammunition technicians with similar job titles to see how gender ratios vary. As you can see, precision crop manager and chemical compounder have the biggest gender ratio gaps.
| Job title | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Feed Research Aide | 13% | 87% |
| Taste Tester | 15% | 85% |
| Formula Technician | 27% | 73% |
| Ammunition Technician | 87% | 13% |
| Hot Cell Technician | 97% | 3% |
| Chemical Compounder | 98% | 2% |
| Precision Crop Manager | 98% | 2% |
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Ammunition technician demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among ammunition technicians is White, which makes up 56.6% of all ammunition technicians. Comparatively, 16.8% of ammunition technicians are Hispanic or Latino and 10.5% of ammunition technicians are Asian.
- White, 56.6%
- Hispanic or Latino, 16.8%
- Asian, 10.5%
- Black or African American, 9.5%
- Unknown, 5.7%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.9%
Ammunition technician race
| Ammunition technician race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 56.6% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 16.8% |
| Asian | 10.5% |
| Black or African American | 9.5% |
| Unknown | 5.7% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.9% |
Ammunition technician race and ethnicity over time
See how ammunition technician racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Ammunition technician race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 67.39% | 7.70% | 8.66% | 12.77% |
| 2011 | 64.48% | 9.48% | 10.08% | 12.04% |
| 2012 | 66.20% | 8.56% | 10.04% | 11.59% |
| 2013 | 64.06% | 9.29% | 10.12% | 12.92% |
| 2014 | 64.23% | 9.15% | 10.39% | 12.65% |
| 2015 | 62.87% | 8.96% | 9.99% | 14.31% |
| 2016 | 63.40% | 9.55% | 10.06% | 13.55% |
| 2017 | 61.17% | 8.21% | 10.63% | 15.79% |
| 2018 | 61.93% | 7.90% | 11.61% | 14.52% |
| 2019 | 63.32% | 7.59% | 10.19% | 14.71% |
| 2020 | 59.06% | 9.76% | 10.69% | 13.93% |
| 2021 | 56.60% | 9.48% | 10.50% | 16.76% |
Ammunition technician wage gap by race
According to our data, unknown ammunition technicians have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Asian ammunition technicians have the lowest average salary at $60,055.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $62,518 |
| White | $60,818 |
| Black or African American | $60,163 |
| Asian | $60,055 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $61,026 |
Average ammunition technician age
See how the average age of ammunition technicians varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Ammunition technician age by race and gender
| Race | Male age | Female age |
|---|---|---|
| Black or African American | 35.5 | 38.5 |
| Unknown | 35 | 34 |
| Asian | 30 | 29 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 33 | 33 |
| White | 37 | 35 |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 39 |
Ammunition technician age breakdown
The average age of ammunition technicians is 40+ years years old, representing 40% of the ammunition technician population.
Ammunition technician age breakdown
| Ammunition Technician Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 40% |
| 30-40 years | 26% |
| 20-30 years | 33% |
Ammunition technician educational attainment
The most common degree for ammunition technicians is high school diploma, with 40% of ammunition technicians earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are bachelor's degree degree at 29% and bachelor's degree degree at 24%.
- High School Diploma, 40%
- Bachelor's, 29%
- Associate, 24%
- Diploma, 3%
- Other Degrees, 4%
Ammunition technicians by degree level
| Ammunition technician degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| High School Diploma | 40% |
| Bachelor's | 29% |
| Associate | 24% |
| Diploma | 3% |
| Other Degrees | 4% |
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Ammunition technician wage gap by degree level
According to the data, ammunition technicians with a Master's degree earn more than those without, at $65,601 annually. With a Associate degree, ammunition technicians earn a median annual income of $58,884 compared to $56,326 for ammunition technicians with an Bachelor's degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| Master's Degree | $65,601 |
| High School Diploma or Less | $53,933 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $56,326 |
| Some College/ Associate Degree | $58,884 |
Ammunition technician employment statistics
Most ammunition technicians work for a private in the government industry.
Company size where ammunition technicians work
Below, you can see the size of companies where ammunition technicians work.
Ammunition technician jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 8% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 16% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 11% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 14% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 19% |
| > 10,000 employees | 32% |
Ammunition technician jobs by company type
Employees with the ammunition technician job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most ammunition technicians prefer to work at private companies over public companies.
Ammunition technician jobs by sector
| Company type | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Public | 28% |
| Private | 50% |
| Government | 22% |
Ammunition technician jobs by industry
The most common industries for ammunition technicians are government, technology and professional.
Ammunition technician industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Government | 17% |
| Technology | 15% |
| Professional | 12% |
| Fortune 500 | 10% |
| Manufacturing | 10% |
| Retail | 7% |
| Transportation | 5% |
| Internet | 5% |
| Finance | 2% |
| Media | 2% |
| Start-up | 2% |
| Non Profits | 2% |
| Health Care | 2% |
| Construction | 2% |
| Automotive | 2% |
| Telecommunication | 2% |
Ammunition technician turnover and employment statistics
Ammunition technician unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for ammunition technicians between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Ammunition technician unemployment rate by year
| Year | Ammunition technician unemployment rate |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 7.78% |
| 2011 | 6.41% |
| 2012 | 6.49% |
| 2013 | 6.74% |
| 2014 | 6.13% |
| 2015 | 4.16% |
| 2016 | 4.16% |
| 2017 | 4.43% |
| 2018 | 4.24% |
| 2019 | 3.68% |
| 2020 | 3.86% |
| 2021 | 4.42% |
Average ammunition technician tenure
The average ammunition technician stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 710 ammunition technicians resumes in Zippia's database.
Ammunition technician tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 7% |
| 1-2 years | 21% |
| 3-4 years | 47% |
| 5-7 years | 14% |
| 8-10 years | 6% |
| 11+ years | 6% |
Ammunition technician LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of ammunition 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Fisheries Technician | 5.71% | 8,802 |
| Fowl Blood Tester | 7.88% | 7,112 |
| Ammunition Technician | 8.16% | - |
| Spectroscopist | 9.49% | 146 |
Similar ammunition technician jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Fisheries Technician | 5.71% | 8,802 |
| Fowl Blood Tester | 7.88% | 7,112 |
| Spectroscopist | 9.49% | 146 |
Foreign languages spoken by ammunition technicians
The most common foreign language among ammunition technicians is Spanish at 66.7%. The second-most popular foreign language spoken is Japanese at 11.1% and Chinese is the third-most popular at 11.1%.
- Spanish, 66.7%
- Japanese, 11.1%
- Chinese, 11.1%
- Cantonese, 11.1%
Ammunition technician languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 66.7% |
| Japanese | 11.1% |
| Chinese | 11.1% |
| Cantonese | 11.1% |