Archaeological technician demographics and statistics in the US
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Archaeological technician gender statistics
48.3% of archaeological technicians are women and 51.7% of archaeological technicians are men.
- Male, 51.7%
- Female, 48.3%
Archaeological technician gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Male | 51.7% |
| Female | 48.3% |
Archaeological technician gender pay gap
Women earn 97¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$37,511
Female income
$36,542
Archaeological technician gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in archaeological technician positions over time. Currently, 48.3% of archaeological technicians are female.
Archaeological technician gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 56.50% | 43.50% |
| 2011 | 53.56% | 46.44% |
| 2012 | 53.03% | 46.97% |
| 2013 | 56.79% | 43.21% |
| 2014 | 54.48% | 45.52% |
| 2015 | 54.50% | 45.50% |
| 2016 | 53.87% | 46.13% |
| 2017 | 55.27% | 44.73% |
| 2018 | 55.66% | 44.34% |
| 2019 | 50.41% | 49.59% |
| 2020 | 53.42% | 46.58% |
| 2021 | 51.68% | 48.32% |
Archaeological technician related jobs gender ratio
We compared archaeological 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 Technician | 52% | 48% |
| Hot Cell Technician | 97% | 3% |
| Chemical Compounder | 98% | 2% |
| Precision Crop Manager | 98% | 2% |
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Archaeological technician demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among archaeological technicians is White, which makes up 57.7% of all archaeological technicians. Comparatively, 16.9% of archaeological technicians are Hispanic or Latino and 9.5% of archaeological technicians are Asian.
- White, 57.7%
- Hispanic or Latino, 16.9%
- Asian, 9.5%
- Black or African American, 8.8%
- Unknown, 6.0%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 1.1%
Archaeological technician race
| Archaeological technician race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 57.7% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 16.9% |
| Asian | 9.5% |
| Black or African American | 8.8% |
| Unknown | 6.0% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 1.1% |
Archaeological technician race and ethnicity over time
See how archaeological technician racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Archaeological technician race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 68.51% | 7.07% | 7.62% | 12.91% |
| 2011 | 65.59% | 8.85% | 9.04% | 12.19% |
| 2012 | 67.31% | 7.93% | 9.01% | 11.73% |
| 2013 | 65.17% | 8.66% | 9.09% | 13.07% |
| 2014 | 65.35% | 8.51% | 9.36% | 12.79% |
| 2015 | 63.98% | 8.32% | 8.96% | 14.45% |
| 2016 | 64.51% | 8.92% | 9.03% | 13.70% |
| 2017 | 62.28% | 7.58% | 9.60% | 15.93% |
| 2018 | 63.04% | 7.27% | 10.57% | 14.66% |
| 2019 | 64.44% | 6.96% | 9.16% | 14.85% |
| 2020 | 60.17% | 9.13% | 9.65% | 14.08% |
| 2021 | 57.71% | 8.84% | 9.46% | 16.91% |
Archaeological technician wage gap by race
According to our data, unknown archaeological technicians have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Asian archaeological technicians have the lowest average salary at $37,236.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $38,025 |
| White | $37,482 |
| Black or African American | $37,271 |
| Asian | $37,236 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $37,549 |
Average archaeological technician age
See how the average age of archaeological technicians varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Archaeological 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 technician age breakdown
The average age of archaeological technicians is 40+ years years old, representing 40% of the archaeological technician population.
Archaeological technician age breakdown
| Archaeological Technician Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 40% |
| 30-40 years | 26% |
| 20-30 years | 33% |
Archaeological technician educational attainment
The most common degree for archaeological technicians is bachelor's degree, with 78% of archaeological technicians earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are master's degree degree at 11% and master's degree degree at 7%.
- Bachelor's, 78%
- Master's, 11%
- Associate, 7%
- High School Diploma, 2%
- Other Degrees, 2%
Archaeological technicians by degree level
| Archaeological technician degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 78% |
| Master's | 11% |
| Associate | 7% |
| High School Diploma | 2% |
| Other Degrees | 2% |
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Archaeological technician wage gap by degree level
According to the data, archaeological technicians with a Master's degree earn more than those without, at $38,992 annually. With a Associate degree, archaeological technicians earn a median annual income of $36,855 compared to $36,011 for archaeological technicians with an Bachelor's degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| Master's Degree | $38,992 |
| High School Diploma or Less | $35,204 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $36,011 |
| Some College/ Associate Degree | $36,855 |
Archaeological technician employment statistics
Most archaeological technicians work for a private in the education industry.
Company size where archaeological technicians work
Below, you can see the size of companies where archaeological technicians work.
Archaeological technician jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 9% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 19% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 27% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 7% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 29% |
| > 10,000 employees | 9% |
Archaeological technician jobs by company type
Employees with the archaeological technician job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most archaeological technicians prefer to work at private companies over education companies.
Archaeological technician jobs by sector
| Company type | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 26% |
| Public | 9% |
| Private | 39% |
| Government | 26% |
Archaeological technician jobs by industry
The most common industries for archaeological technicians are education, government and professional.
Archaeological technician industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 24% |
| Government | 23% |
| Professional | 19% |
| Technology | 6% |
| Fortune 500 | 4% |
| Retail | 3% |
| Transportation | 3% |
| Hospitality | 3% |
| Finance | 2% |
| Energy | 2% |
| Non Profits | 2% |
| Utilities | 2% |
| Construction | 2% |
| Real Estate | 2% |
| Insurance | 2% |
| Health Care | 1% |
Archaeological technician turnover and employment statistics
Archaeological technician unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for archaeological technicians between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Archaeological technician unemployment rate by year
| Year | Archaeological 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 technician tenure
The average archaeological technician stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 638 archaeological technicians resumes in Zippia's database.
Archaeological technician tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 60% |
| 1-2 years | 22% |
| 3-4 years | 7% |
| 5-7 years | 9% |
| 8-10 years | 2% |
| 11+ years | 1% |
Archaeological technician LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of archaeological 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 Laboratory Technician | 5.71% | 45,470 |
| Food Science Technician | 7.88% | 58,701 |
| Archaeological Technician | 8.16% | - |
| Chemical Research Worker | 9.49% | 66,892 |
Similar archaeological technician jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Biology Laboratory Technician | 5.71% | 45,470 |
| Food Science Technician | 7.88% | 58,701 |
| Chemical Research Worker | 9.49% | 66,892 |
Foreign languages spoken by archaeological technicians
The most common foreign language among archaeological technicians is Spanish at 46.5%. The second-most popular foreign language spoken is French at 14.0% and German is the third-most popular at 7.0%.
- Spanish, 46.5%
- French, 14.0%
- German, 7.0%
- Japanese, 7.0%
- Greek, 4.7%
- Other, 20.8%
Archaeological technician languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 46.5% |
| French | 14.0% |
| German | 7.0% |
| Japanese | 7.0% |
| Greek | 4.7% |
| Other | 20.8% |
