Audit technician demographics and statistics in the US
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Audit technician gender statistics
44.0% of audit technicians are women and 56.0% of audit technicians are men.
- Male, 56.0%
- Female, 44.0%
Audit technician gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Male | 56.0% |
| Female | 44.0% |
Audit technician gender pay gap
Women earn 94¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$80,807
Female income
$75,813
Audit technician gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in audit technician positions over time. Currently, 44.0% of audit technicians are female.
Audit technician gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 60.72% | 39.28% |
| 2011 | 57.85% | 42.15% |
| 2012 | 57.32% | 42.68% |
| 2013 | 61.00% | 39.00% |
| 2014 | 58.75% | 41.25% |
| 2015 | 58.77% | 41.23% |
| 2016 | 58.15% | 41.85% |
| 2017 | 59.52% | 40.48% |
| 2018 | 59.90% | 40.10% |
| 2019 | 54.74% | 45.26% |
| 2020 | 57.71% | 42.29% |
| 2021 | 56.00% | 44.00% |
Audit technician related jobs gender ratio
We compared audit 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% |
| Audit Technician | 56% | 44% |
| Hot Cell Technician | 97% | 3% |
| Chemical Compounder | 98% | 2% |
| Precision Crop Manager | 98% | 2% |
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Audit technician demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among audit technicians is White, which makes up 56.6% of all audit technicians. Comparatively, 16.7% of audit technicians are Hispanic or Latino and 10.5% of audit technicians are Asian.
- White, 56.6%
- Hispanic or Latino, 16.7%
- Asian, 10.5%
- Black or African American, 9.4%
- Unknown, 5.8%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 1.0%
Audit technician race
| Audit technician race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 56.6% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 16.7% |
| Asian | 10.5% |
| Black or African American | 9.4% |
| Unknown | 5.8% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 1.0% |
Audit technician race and ethnicity over time
See how audit technician racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Audit technician race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 67.39% | 7.67% | 8.65% | 12.71% |
| 2011 | 64.47% | 9.44% | 10.07% | 11.98% |
| 2012 | 66.19% | 8.52% | 10.04% | 11.52% |
| 2013 | 64.05% | 9.25% | 10.12% | 12.86% |
| 2014 | 64.23% | 9.11% | 10.39% | 12.58% |
| 2015 | 62.86% | 8.92% | 9.99% | 14.24% |
| 2016 | 63.39% | 9.51% | 10.06% | 13.49% |
| 2017 | 61.16% | 8.17% | 10.63% | 15.73% |
| 2018 | 61.92% | 7.86% | 11.61% | 14.45% |
| 2019 | 63.32% | 7.55% | 10.19% | 14.64% |
| 2020 | 59.05% | 9.72% | 10.68% | 13.87% |
| 2021 | 56.59% | 9.44% | 10.50% | 16.70% |
Audit technician wage gap by race
According to our data, unknown audit technicians have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Asian audit technicians have the lowest average salary at $79,368.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $83,531 |
| White | $80,651 |
| Black or African American | $79,549 |
| Asian | $79,368 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $81,002 |
Average audit technician age
See how the average age of audit technicians varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Audit 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 |
Audit technician age breakdown
The average age of audit technicians is 40+ years years old, representing 40% of the audit technician population.
Audit technician age breakdown
| Audit Technician Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 40% |
| 30-40 years | 26% |
| 20-30 years | 33% |
Audit technician educational attainment
The most common degree for audit technicians is bachelor's degree, with 47% of audit technicians earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are associate degree degree at 23% and associate degree degree at 11%.
- Bachelor's, 47%
- Associate, 23%
- High School Diploma, 11%
- Master's, 10%
- Other Degrees, 9%
Audit technicians by degree level
| Audit technician degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 47% |
| Associate | 23% |
| High School Diploma | 11% |
| Master's | 10% |
| Other Degrees | 9% |
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Audit technician wage gap by degree level
According to the data, audit technicians with a Master's degree earn more than those without, at $88,803 annually. With a Associate degree, audit technicians earn a median annual income of $77,404 compared to $73,154 for audit technicians with an Bachelor's degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| Master's Degree | $88,803 |
| High School Diploma or Less | $69,223 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $73,154 |
| Some College/ Associate Degree | $77,404 |
Audit technician employment statistics
Most audit technicians work for a private in the manufacturing industry.
Company size where audit technicians work
Below, you can see the size of companies where audit technicians work.
Audit technician jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 5% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 10% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 16% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 8% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 28% |
| > 10,000 employees | 33% |
Audit technician jobs by company type
Employees with the audit technician job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most audit technicians prefer to work at private companies over public companies.
Audit technician jobs by sector
| Company type | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 5% |
| Public | 33% |
| Private | 56% |
| Government | 5% |
Audit technician jobs by industry
The most common industries for audit technicians are manufacturing, technology and professional.
Audit technician industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Fortune 500 | 19% |
| Manufacturing | 10% |
| Technology | 10% |
| Professional | 9% |
| Finance | 7% |
| Insurance | 7% |
| Health Care | 5% |
| Government | 4% |
| Retail | 4% |
| Education | 4% |
| Media | 3% |
| Transportation | 3% |
| Automotive | 3% |
| Energy | 3% |
| Pharmaceutical | 2% |
| Hospitality | 2% |
| Telecommunication | 2% |
| Internet | 1% |
| Utilities | 1% |
| Construction | 1% |
| Non Profits | 1% |
| Real Estate | 1% |
Audit technician turnover and employment statistics
Audit technician unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for audit technicians between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Audit technician unemployment rate by year
| Year | Audit 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 audit technician tenure
The average audit technician stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 835 audit technicians resumes in Zippia's database.
Audit technician tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 20% |
| 1-2 years | 35% |
| 3-4 years | 15% |
| 5-7 years | 14% |
| 8-10 years | 5% |
| 11+ years | 11% |
Audit technician LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of audit 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Fishery Observer | 5.71% | 405 |
| Seed Expert | 7.88% | 8,357 |
| Audit Technician | 8.16% | - |
| Chemistry Laboratory Assistant | 9.49% | 40,180 |
Similar audit technician jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Fishery Observer | 5.71% | 405 |
| Seed Expert | 7.88% | 8,357 |
| Chemistry Laboratory Assistant | 9.49% | 40,180 |
Foreign languages spoken by audit technicians
The most common foreign language among audit technicians is Spanish at 48.7%. The second-most popular foreign language spoken is French at 7.7% and Portuguese is the third-most popular at 5.1%.
- Spanish, 48.7%
- French, 7.7%
- Portuguese, 5.1%
- Chinese, 5.1%
- Korean, 5.1%
- Other, 28.3%
Audit technician languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 48.7% |
| French | 7.7% |
| Portuguese | 5.1% |
| Chinese | 5.1% |
| Korean | 5.1% |
| Other | 28.3% |
