Automation control technician demographics and statistics in the US
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Automation control technician demographics by:
Automation control technician gender statistics
4.3% of automation control technicians are women and 95.7% of automation control technicians are men.
- Male, 95.7%
- Female, 4.3%
Automation control technician gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Male | 95.7% |
| Female | 4.3% |
Automation control technician gender pay gap
Women earn 90¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$59,741
Female income
$53,910
Automation control technician gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in automation control technician positions over time. Currently, 4.3% of automation control technicians are female.
Automation control technician gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 96.53% | 3.47% |
| 2011 | 96.45% | 3.55% |
| 2012 | 96.67% | 3.33% |
| 2013 | 96.12% | 3.88% |
| 2014 | 96.44% | 3.56% |
| 2015 | 96.33% | 3.67% |
| 2016 | 96.41% | 3.59% |
| 2017 | 96.39% | 3.61% |
| 2018 | 95.96% | 4.04% |
| 2019 | 95.62% | 4.38% |
| 2020 | 95.97% | 4.03% |
| 2021 | 95.65% | 4.35% |
Automation control technician related jobs gender ratio
| Job title | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Automation Control Technician | 96% | 4% |
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Automation control technician demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among automation control technicians is White, which makes up 60.4% of all automation control technicians. Comparatively, 16.8% of automation control technicians are Hispanic or Latino and 9.7% of automation control technicians are Black or African American.
- White, 60.4%
- Hispanic or Latino, 16.8%
- Black or African American, 9.7%
- Asian, 7.4%
- Unknown, 4.9%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.8%
Automation control technician race
| Automation control technician race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 60.4% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 16.8% |
| Black or African American | 9.7% |
| Asian | 7.4% |
| Unknown | 4.9% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.8% |
Automation control technician race and ethnicity over time
See how automation control technician racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Automation control technician race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 65.65% | 9.96% | 7.16% | 14.61% |
| 2011 | 66.12% | 10.08% | 7.85% | 13.48% |
| 2012 | 65.13% | 10.49% | 8.18% | 13.62% |
| 2013 | 64.35% | 10.76% | 7.35% | 14.13% |
| 2014 | 65.53% | 9.60% | 7.65% | 14.31% |
| 2015 | 65.12% | 9.89% | 7.01% | 14.89% |
| 2016 | 63.92% | 10.29% | 7.50% | 15.24% |
| 2017 | 63.72% | 10.17% | 7.72% | 15.09% |
| 2018 | 63.69% | 9.32% | 7.68% | 16.29% |
| 2019 | 64.15% | 9.05% | 7.57% | 16.40% |
| 2020 | 62.08% | 8.39% | 7.86% | 16.36% |
| 2021 | 60.42% | 9.74% | 7.44% | 16.80% |
Automation control technician wage gap by race
According to our data, asian automation control technicians have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Black or african american automation control technicians have the lowest average salary at $58,364.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $60,013 |
| White | $60,056 |
| Black or African American | $58,364 |
| Asian | $61,261 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $59,052 |
Average automation control technician age
See how the average age of automation control technicians varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Automation control 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 |
Automation control technician age breakdown
The average age of automation control technicians is 40+ years years old, representing 64% of the automation control technician population.
Automation control technician age breakdown
| Automation Control Technician Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 64% |
| 30-40 years | 24% |
| 20-30 years | 12% |
Automation control technician educational attainment
The most common degree for automation control technicians is associate degree, with 39% of automation control 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 12%.
- Associate, 39%
- Bachelor's, 33%
- High School Diploma, 12%
- Diploma, 4%
- Other Degrees, 12%
Automation control technicians by degree level
| Automation control technician degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Associate | 39% |
| Bachelor's | 33% |
| High School Diploma | 12% |
| Diploma | 4% |
| Other Degrees | 12% |
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Automation control technician wage gap by degree level
According to the data, automation control technicians with a Master's degree earn more than those without, at $63,741 annually. With a Associate degree, automation control technicians earn a median annual income of $61,499 compared to $60,711 for automation control technicians with an Bachelor's degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| Master's Degree | $63,741 |
| High School Diploma or Less | $58,350 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $60,711 |
| Some College/ Associate Degree | $61,499 |
Automation control technician employment statistics
Most automation control technicians work for a private in the manufacturing industry.
Company size where automation control technicians work
Below, you can see the size of companies where automation control technicians work.
Automation control technician jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 4% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 12% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 25% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 6% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 26% |
| > 10,000 employees | 27% |
Automation control technician jobs by company type
Employees with the automation control technician job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most automation control technicians prefer to work at private companies over public companies.
Automation control technician jobs by sector
| Company type | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 4% |
| Public | 33% |
| Private | 62% |
| Government | 1% |
Automation control technician jobs by industry
The most common industries for automation control technicians are manufacturing, technology and professional.
Automation control technician industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Manufacturing | 25% |
| Fortune 500 | 13% |
| Technology | 10% |
| Professional | 8% |
| Construction | 7% |
| Energy | 7% |
| Transportation | 6% |
| Finance | 4% |
| Health Care | 4% |
| Education | 4% |
| Pharmaceutical | 2% |
| Media | 2% |
| Automotive | 2% |
| Retail | 2% |
| Internet | 1% |
| Utilities | 1% |
| Hospitality | 1% |
| Non Profits | 1% |
| Real Estate | 1% |
| Agriculture | 1% |
| Start-up | 1% |
Automation control technician turnover and employment statistics
Automation control technician unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for automation control technicians between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Automation control technician unemployment rate by year
| Year | Automation control 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 automation control technician tenure
The average automation control technician stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 255 automation control technicians resumes in Zippia's database.
Automation control technician tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 21% |
| 1-2 years | 30% |
| 3-4 years | 17% |
| 5-7 years | 16% |
| 8-10 years | 5% |
| 11+ years | 9% |
Automation control technician LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of automation control 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Land Survey Technician | 4.94% | 10,634 |
| Staking Engineer | 5.61% | 812 |
| Drafter | 5.82% | 3,968 |
| Automation Control Technician | 6.29% | - |
| Microwave Technician | 8.40% | 15,225 |
Similar automation control technician jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Land Survey Technician | 4.94% | 10,634 |
| Staking Engineer | 5.61% | 812 |
| Drafter | 5.82% | 3,968 |
| Microwave Technician | 8.40% | 15,225 |
Foreign languages spoken by automation control technicians
The most common foreign language among automation control technicians is Spanish at 50.0%. The second-most popular foreign language spoken is Carrier at 25.0% and French is the third-most popular at 25.0%.
- Spanish, 50.0%
- Carrier, 25.0%
- French, 25.0%
Automation control technician languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 50.0% |
| Carrier | 25.0% |
| French | 25.0% |
