Bench technician demographics and statistics in the US
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Bench technician gender statistics
10.6% of bench technicians are women and 89.4% of bench technicians are men.
- Male, 89.4%
- Female, 10.6%
Bench technician gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Male | 89.4% |
| Female | 10.6% |
Bench technician gender pay gap
Women earn 98¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$40,969
Female income
$40,028
Bench technician gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in bench technician positions over time. Currently, 10.6% of bench technicians are female.
Bench technician gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 82.08% | 17.92% |
| 2011 | 81.73% | 18.27% |
| 2012 | 82.73% | 17.27% |
| 2013 | 80.33% | 19.67% |
| 2014 | 81.70% | 18.30% |
| 2015 | 81.23% | 18.77% |
| 2016 | 81.59% | 18.41% |
| 2017 | 81.50% | 18.50% |
| 2018 | 90.85% | 9.15% |
| 2019 | 91.97% | 8.03% |
| 2020 | 91.51% | 8.49% |
| 2021 | 89.37% | 10.63% |
Bench technician related jobs gender ratio
| Job title | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Bench Technician | 89% | 11% |
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Bench technician demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among bench technicians is White, which makes up 70.8% of all bench technicians. Comparatively, 10.4% of bench technicians are Hispanic or Latino and 8.0% of bench technicians are Asian.
- White, 70.8%
- Hispanic or Latino, 10.4%
- Asian, 8.0%
- Black or African American, 6.3%
- Unknown, 4.3%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.2%
Bench technician race
| Bench technician race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 70.8% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 10.4% |
| Asian | 8.0% |
| Black or African American | 6.3% |
| Unknown | 4.3% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.2% |
Bench technician race and ethnicity over time
See how bench technician racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Bench technician race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 73.17% | 7.08% | 7.89% | 9.54% |
| 2011 | 73.63% | 7.19% | 8.58% | 8.42% |
| 2012 | 72.65% | 7.60% | 8.91% | 8.56% |
| 2013 | 71.86% | 7.87% | 8.07% | 9.07% |
| 2014 | 73.05% | 6.71% | 8.38% | 9.25% |
| 2015 | 72.64% | 7.00% | 7.74% | 9.82% |
| 2016 | 71.43% | 7.41% | 8.23% | 10.18% |
| 2017 | 71.23% | 7.28% | 8.45% | 10.03% |
| 2018 | 74.49% | 5.93% | 7.53% | 9.83% |
| 2019 | 73.86% | 5.88% | 8.64% | 9.13% |
| 2020 | 73.04% | 5.70% | 8.67% | 9.86% |
| 2021 | 70.79% | 6.26% | 8.05% | 10.43% |
Bench technician wage gap by race
According to our data, white bench technicians have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Black or african american bench technicians have the lowest average salary at $40,423.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $40,509 |
| White | $41,601 |
| Black or African American | $40,423 |
| Asian | $41,294 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $41,030 |
Average bench technician age
See how the average age of bench technicians varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Bench technician age by race and gender
| Race | Male age | Female age |
|---|---|---|
| Unknown | 51 | |
| White | 54 | 52.5 |
| Black or African American | 52 | |
| Asian | 52 | 49.5 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 48 | 54.5 |
Bench technician age breakdown
The average age of bench technicians is 40+ years years old, representing 80% of the bench technician population.
Bench technician age breakdown
| Bench Technician Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 80% |
| 30-40 years | 13% |
| 20-30 years | 7% |
Bench technician educational attainment
The most common degree for bench technicians is associate degree, with 55% of bench technicians earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are bachelor's degree degree at 23% and bachelor's degree degree at 9%.
- Associate, 55%
- Bachelor's, 23%
- High School Diploma, 9%
- Diploma, 6%
- Other Degrees, 7%
Bench technicians by degree level
| Bench technician degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Associate | 55% |
| Bachelor's | 23% |
| High School Diploma | 9% |
| Diploma | 6% |
| Other Degrees | 7% |
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Bench technician wage gap by degree level
According to the data, bench technicians with a Associate degree earn more than those without, at $41,090 annually. With a Bachelor's degree, bench technicians earn a median annual income of $40,840 compared to $40,288 for bench technicians with an High School Diploma degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| High School Diploma or Less | $40,288 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $40,840 |
| Some College/ Associate Degree | $41,090 |
Bench technician employment statistics
Most bench technicians work for a private in the technology industry.
Company size where bench technicians work
Below, you can see the size of companies where bench technicians work.
Bench technician jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 6% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 16% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 22% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 7% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 23% |
| > 10,000 employees | 27% |
Bench technician jobs by company type
Employees with the bench technician job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most bench technicians prefer to work at private companies over public companies.
Bench technician jobs by sector
| Company type | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 2% |
| Public | 27% |
| Private | 69% |
| Government | 2% |
Bench technician jobs by industry
The most common industries for bench technicians are technology, manufacturing and professional.
Bench technician industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Technology | 18% |
| Manufacturing | 13% |
| Professional | 11% |
| Fortune 500 | 11% |
| Telecommunication | 7% |
| Retail | 7% |
| Health Care | 6% |
| Media | 5% |
| Transportation | 5% |
| Hospitality | 4% |
| Government | 2% |
| Construction | 2% |
| Finance | 2% |
| Pharmaceutical | 1% |
| Internet | 1% |
| Automotive | 1% |
| Utilities | 1% |
| Energy | 1% |
| Insurance | 1% |
| Education | 1% |
Bench technician turnover and employment statistics
Bench technician unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for bench technicians between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Bench technician unemployment rate by year
| Year | Bench 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 | 2.08% |
| 2019 | 3.66% |
| 2020 | 4.65% |
| 2021 | 4.69% |
Average bench technician tenure
The average bench technician stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 2,846 bench technicians resumes in Zippia's database.
Bench technician tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 26% |
| 1-2 years | 39% |
| 3-4 years | 14% |
| 5-7 years | 10% |
| 8-10 years | 4% |
| 11+ years | 6% |
Bench technician LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of bench 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Surveying Crew Stake Runner | 4.94% | 77,263 |
| Computer Aided Design Designer | 5.61% | 92,503 |
| Civil Draftsman | 5.82% | 7,145 |
| Electromechanical Technician | 6.29% | 71,211 |
| Bench Technician | 8.40% | - |
Similar bench technician jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Surveying Crew Stake Runner | 4.94% | 77,263 |
| Computer Aided Design Designer | 5.61% | 92,503 |
| Civil Draftsman | 5.82% | 7,145 |
| Electromechanical Technician | 6.29% | 71,211 |
Foreign languages spoken by bench technicians
The most common foreign language among bench technicians is Spanish at 50.0%. The second-most popular foreign language spoken is Portuguese at 5.9% and Chinese is the third-most popular at 5.9%.
- Spanish, 50.0%
- Portuguese, 5.9%
- Chinese, 5.9%
- Vietnamese, 5.9%
- French, 5.9%
- Other, 26.4%
Bench technician languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 50.0% |
| Portuguese | 5.9% |
| Chinese | 5.9% |
| Vietnamese | 5.9% |
| French | 5.9% |
| Other | 26.4% |
