Bio medical technician demographics and statistics in the US
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Bio medical technician gender statistics
23.5% of bio medical technicians are women and 76.5% of bio medical technicians are men.
- Male, 76.5%
- Female, 23.5%
Bio medical technician gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Male | 76.5% |
| Female | 23.5% |
Bio medical technician gender pay gap
Women earn 96¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$61,683
Female income
$59,211
Bio medical technician gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in bio medical technician positions over time. Currently, 23.5% of bio medical technicians are female.
Bio medical technician gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 75.61% | 24.39% |
| 2011 | 73.86% | 26.14% |
| 2012 | 74.94% | 25.06% |
| 2013 | 73.73% | 26.27% |
| 2014 | 74.44% | 25.56% |
| 2015 | 74.69% | 25.31% |
| 2016 | 76.11% | 23.89% |
| 2017 | 75.28% | 24.72% |
| 2018 | 76.70% | 23.30% |
| 2019 | 78.06% | 21.94% |
| 2020 | 78.70% | 21.30% |
| 2021 | 76.49% | 23.51% |
Bio medical technician related jobs gender ratio
We compared bio medical technicians with similar job titles to see how gender ratios vary. As you can see, guitar technician and armorer technician have the biggest gender ratio gaps.
| Job title | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Radiographer, Mammographer | 2% | 98% |
| Mammographer | 3% | 97% |
| Lead Mammographer | 3% | 97% |
| BIO Medical Technician | 76% | 24% |
| Driver/Technician | 93% | 7% |
| Armorer Technician | 95% | 5% |
| Guitar Technician | 96% | 4% |
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Bio medical technician demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among bio medical technicians is White, which makes up 54.0% of all bio medical technicians. Comparatively, 17.2% of bio medical technicians are Hispanic or Latino and 12.0% of bio medical technicians are Asian.
- White, 54.0%
- Hispanic or Latino, 17.2%
- Asian, 12.0%
- Black or African American, 10.9%
- Unknown, 5.1%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.8%
Bio medical technician race
| Bio medical technician race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 54.0% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 17.2% |
| Asian | 12.0% |
| Black or African American | 10.9% |
| Unknown | 5.1% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.8% |
Bio medical technician race and ethnicity over time
See how bio medical technician racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Bio medical technician race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 61.41% | 11.02% | 11.46% | 13.45% |
| 2011 | 61.51% | 11.03% | 11.50% | 12.69% |
| 2012 | 60.56% | 11.79% | 11.35% | 13.62% |
| 2013 | 60.97% | 11.25% | 11.39% | 13.83% |
| 2014 | 60.99% | 11.62% | 11.21% | 13.47% |
| 2015 | 59.00% | 13.04% | 11.38% | 13.58% |
| 2016 | 59.98% | 11.97% | 11.22% | 13.95% |
| 2017 | 59.27% | 11.65% | 11.44% | 14.94% |
| 2018 | 59.18% | 11.95% | 10.56% | 15.01% |
| 2019 | 56.96% | 12.08% | 12.76% | 15.37% |
| 2020 | 55.50% | 12.14% | 12.04% | 15.23% |
| 2021 | 54.02% | 10.91% | 11.98% | 17.17% |
Bio medical technician wage gap by race
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $60,711 |
| White | $62,177 |
| Black or African American | $58,013 |
| Asian | $66,226 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $61,572 |
Average bio medical technician age
See how the average age of bio medical technicians varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Female
Bio medical technician age by race and gender
| Race | Male age | Female age |
|---|---|---|
| Black or African American | 46 | 42 |
| Unknown | 35 | 39 |
| Asian | 43.5 | 45 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 38 | 38 |
| White | 41 | 48 |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 44.5 |
Bio medical technician age breakdown
The average age of bio medical technicians is 40+ years years old, representing 59% of the bio medical technician population.
Bio medical technician age breakdown
| BIO Medical Technician Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 59% |
| 30-40 years | 23% |
| 20-30 years | 18% |
Bio medical technician educational attainment
The most common degree for bio medical technicians is associate degree, with 46% of bio medical technicians earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are bachelor's degree degree at 24% and bachelor's degree degree at 12%.
- Associate, 46%
- Bachelor's, 24%
- High School Diploma, 12%
- Diploma, 6%
- Other Degrees, 12%
Bio medical technicians by degree level
| Bio medical technician degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Associate | 46% |
| Bachelor's | 24% |
| High School Diploma | 12% |
| Diploma | 6% |
| Other Degrees | 12% |
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Bio medical technician wage gap by degree level
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| Master's Degree | $72,760 |
| High School Diploma or Less | $49,911 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $69,640 |
| Doctorate Degree | $71,513 |
| Some College/ Associate Degree | $59,453 |
Bio medical technician employment statistics
Most bio medical technicians work for a private in the health care industry.
Company size where bio medical technicians work
Below, you can see the size of companies where bio medical technicians work.
Bio medical technician jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 6% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 13% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 21% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 6% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 34% |
| > 10,000 employees | 20% |
Bio medical technician jobs by company type
Employees with the bio medical technician job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most bio medical technicians prefer to work at private companies over public companies.
Bio medical technician jobs by sector
| Company type | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 6% |
| Public | 18% |
| Private | 69% |
| Government | 6% |
Bio medical technician jobs by industry
The most common industries for bio medical technicians are health care, education and government.
Bio medical technician industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Health Care | 53% |
| Fortune 500 | 7% |
| Education | 5% |
| Pharmaceutical | 4% |
| Professional | 4% |
| Government | 4% |
| Manufacturing | 4% |
| Technology | 4% |
| Finance | 3% |
| Energy | 2% |
| Retail | 2% |
| Start-up | 2% |
| Non Profits | 2% |
| Media | 1% |
| Transportation | 1% |
| Automotive | 1% |
| Utilities | 1% |
| Construction | 1% |
| Hospitality | 1% |
| Real Estate | 1% |
| Agriculture | 1% |
| Insurance | 1% |
Bio medical technician turnover and employment statistics
Bio medical technician unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for bio medical technicians between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Bio medical technician unemployment rate by year
| Year | Bio medical technician unemployment rate |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 3.81% |
| 2011 | 3.25% |
| 2012 | 3.60% |
| 2013 | 3.61% |
| 2014 | 2.96% |
| 2015 | 2.58% |
| 2016 | 2.17% |
| 2017 | 1.79% |
| 2018 | 1.99% |
| 2019 | 1.76% |
| 2020 | 1.93% |
| 2021 | 1.96% |
Average bio medical technician tenure
The average bio medical technician stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 773 bio medical technicians resumes in Zippia's database.
Bio medical technician tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 19% |
| 1-2 years | 34% |
| 3-4 years | 17% |
| 5-7 years | 15% |
| 8-10 years | 5% |
| 11+ years | 10% |
Bio medical technician LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of bio medical 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Technician, Inventory Specialist | 5.02% | 65,659 |
| Dental Hygienist | 6.89% | 24,234 |
| BIO Medical Technician | 8.24% | - |
| Health Information Management Director | 9.29% | 174,388 |
| American Board Of Opticianry Certified Optician | 12.53% | 38,888 |
| Anesthesia Technician | 12.80% | 78,132 |
| Nuclear Medicine Specialist | 21.93% | 12,512 |
Similar bio medical technician jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Technician, Inventory Specialist | 5.02% | 65,659 |
| Dental Hygienist | 6.89% | 24,234 |
| Health Information Management Director | 9.29% | 174,388 |
| American Board Of Opticianry Certified Optician | 12.53% | 38,888 |
| Anesthesia Technician | 12.80% | 78,132 |
| Nuclear Medicine Specialist | 21.93% | 12,512 |
Foreign languages spoken by bio medical technicians
The most common foreign language among bio medical technicians is Spanish at 58.3%. The second-most popular foreign language spoken is French at 16.7% and German is the third-most popular at 8.3%.
- Spanish, 58.3%
- French, 16.7%
- German, 8.3%
- Urdu, 8.3%
- Arabic, 8.3%
Bio medical technician languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 58.3% |
| French | 16.7% |
| German | 8.3% |
| Urdu | 8.3% |
| Arabic | 8.3% |
