Archaeological field technician demographics and statistics in the US
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Archaeological field technician gender statistics
49.6% of archaeological field technicians are women and 50.4% of archaeological field technicians are men.
- Male, 50.4%
- Female, 49.6%
Archaeological field technician gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Male | 50.4% |
| Female | 49.6% |
Archaeological field technician gender pay gap
Women earn 97¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$43,279
Female income
$42,196
Archaeological field technician gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in archaeological field technician positions over time. Currently, 49.6% of archaeological field technicians are female.
Archaeological field technician gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 55.19% | 44.81% |
| 2011 | 52.23% | 47.77% |
| 2012 | 51.70% | 48.30% |
| 2013 | 55.48% | 44.52% |
| 2014 | 53.16% | 46.84% |
| 2015 | 53.18% | 46.82% |
| 2016 | 52.55% | 47.45% |
| 2017 | 53.95% | 46.05% |
| 2018 | 54.34% | 45.66% |
| 2019 | 49.08% | 50.92% |
| 2020 | 52.09% | 47.91% |
| 2021 | 50.35% | 49.65% |
Archaeological field technician related jobs gender ratio
We compared archaeological field 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% |
| Archaeological Field Technician | 50% | 50% |
| Hot Cell Technician | 97% | 3% |
| Chemical Compounder | 98% | 2% |
| Precision Crop Manager | 98% | 2% |
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Archaeological field technician demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among archaeological field technicians is White, which makes up 59.1% of all archaeological field technicians. Comparatively, 16.4% of archaeological field technicians are Hispanic or Latino and 9.3% of archaeological field technicians are Black or African American.
- White, 59.1%
- Hispanic or Latino, 16.4%
- Black or African American, 9.3%
- Asian, 8.1%
- Unknown, 6.1%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 1.0%
Archaeological field technician race
| Archaeological field technician race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 59.1% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 16.4% |
| Black or African American | 9.3% |
| Asian | 8.1% |
| Unknown | 6.1% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 1.0% |
Archaeological field technician race and ethnicity over time
See how archaeological field technician racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Archaeological field technician race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 69.85% | 7.50% | 6.27% | 12.43% |
| 2011 | 66.94% | 9.28% | 7.69% | 11.70% |
| 2012 | 68.66% | 8.35% | 7.66% | 11.25% |
| 2013 | 66.52% | 9.08% | 7.74% | 12.59% |
| 2014 | 66.69% | 8.94% | 8.01% | 12.31% |
| 2015 | 65.33% | 8.75% | 7.61% | 13.97% |
| 2016 | 65.86% | 9.34% | 7.68% | 13.21% |
| 2017 | 63.63% | 8.00% | 8.25% | 15.45% |
| 2018 | 64.39% | 7.69% | 9.22% | 14.18% |
| 2019 | 65.78% | 7.39% | 7.80% | 14.37% |
| 2020 | 61.52% | 9.56% | 8.30% | 13.60% |
| 2021 | 59.06% | 9.27% | 8.11% | 16.43% |
Archaeological field technician wage gap by race
According to our data, unknown archaeological field technicians have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Asian archaeological field technicians have the lowest average salary at $42,972.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $43,853 |
| White | $43,246 |
| Black or African American | $43,011 |
| Asian | $42,972 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $43,321 |
Average archaeological field technician age
See how the average age of archaeological field technicians varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Female
Archaeological field 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 |
Archaeological field technician age breakdown
The average age of archaeological field technicians is 40+ years years old, representing 40% of the archaeological field technician population.
Archaeological field technician age breakdown
| Archaeological Field Technician Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 40% |
| 30-40 years | 26% |
| 20-30 years | 33% |
Archaeological field technician educational attainment
The most common degree for archaeological field technicians is bachelor's degree, with 79% of archaeological field technicians earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are master's degree degree at 10% and master's degree degree at 8%.
- Bachelor's, 79%
- Master's, 10%
- Associate, 8%
- High School Diploma, 2%
- Other Degrees, 1%
Archaeological field technicians by degree level
| Archaeological field technician degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 79% |
| Master's | 10% |
| Associate | 8% |
| High School Diploma | 2% |
| Other Degrees | 1% |
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Archaeological field technician wage gap by degree level
According to the data, archaeological field technicians with a Master's degree earn more than those without, at $44,933 annually. With a Associate degree, archaeological field technicians earn a median annual income of $42,546 compared to $41,602 for archaeological field technicians with an Bachelor's degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| Master's Degree | $44,933 |
| High School Diploma or Less | $40,699 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $41,602 |
| Some College/ Associate Degree | $42,546 |
Archaeological field technician employment statistics
Most archaeological field technicians work for a private in the education industry.
Company size where archaeological field technicians work
Below, you can see the size of companies where archaeological field technicians work.
Archaeological field technician jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 7% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 22% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 21% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 12% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 28% |
| > 10,000 employees | 10% |
Archaeological field technician jobs by company type
Employees with the archaeological field technician job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most archaeological field technicians prefer to work at private companies over education companies.
Archaeological field technician jobs by sector
| Company type | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 35% |
| Public | 9% |
| Private | 44% |
| Government | 13% |
Archaeological field technician jobs by industry
The most common industries for archaeological field technicians are education, professional and government.
Archaeological field technician industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 34% |
| Professional | 23% |
| Government | 12% |
| Construction | 5% |
| Manufacturing | 4% |
| Non Profits | 3% |
| Hospitality | 3% |
| Technology | 3% |
| Media | 2% |
| Fortune 500 | 2% |
| Real Estate | 2% |
| Transportation | 1% |
| Finance | 1% |
| Retail | 1% |
| Energy | 1% |
| Utilities | 1% |
| Health Care | 1% |
| Automotive | 1% |
| Start-up | 1% |
Archaeological field technician turnover and employment statistics
Archaeological field technician unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for archaeological field technicians between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Archaeological field technician unemployment rate by year
| Year | Archaeological field 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 archaeological field technician tenure
The average archaeological field technician stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 1,001 archaeological field technicians resumes in Zippia's database.
Archaeological field technician tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 60% |
| 1-2 years | 21% |
| 3-4 years | 6% |
| 5-7 years | 9% |
| 8-10 years | 2% |
| 11+ years | 2% |
Archaeological field technician LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of archaeological field 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Biology Specimen Technician | 5.71% | 8,954 |
| Field Aide | 7.88% | 84,932 |
| Archaeological Field Technician | 8.16% | - |
| Chemical Analyst | 9.49% | 10,790 |
Similar archaeological field technician jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Biology Specimen Technician | 5.71% | 8,954 |
| Field Aide | 7.88% | 84,932 |
| Chemical Analyst | 9.49% | 10,790 |
Foreign languages spoken by archaeological field technicians
The most common foreign language among archaeological field technicians is Spanish at 50.9%. The second-most popular foreign language spoken is German at 13.2% and French is the third-most popular at 11.3%.
- Spanish, 50.9%
- German, 13.2%
- French, 11.3%
- Greek, 3.8%
- Russian, 3.8%
- Other, 17.0%
Archaeological field technician languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 50.9% |
| German | 13.2% |
| French | 11.3% |
| Greek | 3.8% |
| Russian | 3.8% |
| Other | 17.0% |
