Biomed technician demographics and statistics in the US
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Biomed technician gender statistics
13.2% of biomed technicians are women and 86.8% of biomed technicians are men.
- Male, 86.8%
- Female, 13.2%
Biomed technician gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Male | 86.8% |
| Female | 13.2% |
Biomed technician gender pay gap
Women earn 96¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$62,578
Female income
$60,196
Biomed technician gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in biomed technician positions over time. Currently, 13.2% of biomed technicians are female.
Biomed technician gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 86.25% | 13.75% |
| 2011 | 85.11% | 14.89% |
| 2012 | 85.82% | 14.18% |
| 2013 | 85.03% | 14.97% |
| 2014 | 85.49% | 14.51% |
| 2015 | 85.65% | 14.35% |
| 2016 | 86.57% | 13.43% |
| 2017 | 86.04% | 13.96% |
| 2018 | 86.95% | 13.05% |
| 2019 | 87.80% | 12.20% |
| 2020 | 88.20% | 11.80% |
| 2021 | 86.81% | 13.19% |
Biomed technician related jobs gender ratio
We compared biomed 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% |
| Biomed Technician | 87% | 13% |
| Driver/Technician | 93% | 7% |
| Armorer Technician | 95% | 5% |
| Guitar Technician | 96% | 4% |
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Biomed technician demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among biomed technicians is White, which makes up 53.0% of all biomed technicians. Comparatively, 17.5% of biomed technicians are Hispanic or Latino and 11.9% of biomed technicians are Asian.
- White, 53.0%
- Hispanic or Latino, 17.5%
- Asian, 11.9%
- Black or African American, 11.7%
- Unknown, 5.1%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.8%
Biomed technician race
| Biomed technician race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 53.0% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 17.5% |
| Asian | 11.9% |
| Black or African American | 11.7% |
| Unknown | 5.1% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.8% |
Biomed technician race and ethnicity over time
See how biomed technician racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Biomed technician race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 60.41% | 11.82% | 11.33% | 13.76% |
| 2011 | 60.51% | 11.83% | 11.38% | 13.00% |
| 2012 | 59.56% | 12.59% | 11.22% | 13.92% |
| 2013 | 59.97% | 12.04% | 11.26% | 14.14% |
| 2014 | 59.99% | 12.42% | 11.08% | 13.78% |
| 2015 | 58.00% | 13.84% | 11.25% | 13.88% |
| 2016 | 58.98% | 12.77% | 11.09% | 14.26% |
| 2017 | 58.27% | 12.45% | 11.31% | 15.25% |
| 2018 | 58.18% | 12.75% | 10.43% | 15.32% |
| 2019 | 55.96% | 12.88% | 12.63% | 15.68% |
| 2020 | 54.50% | 12.94% | 11.92% | 15.54% |
| 2021 | 53.02% | 11.71% | 11.85% | 17.48% |
Biomed technician wage gap by race
According to our data, asian biomed technicians have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Black or african american biomed technicians have the lowest average salary at $59,041.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $61,642 |
| White | $63,053 |
| Black or African American | $59,041 |
| Asian | $66,941 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $62,471 |
Average biomed technician age
See how the average age of biomed technicians varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Biomed 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 |
Biomed technician age breakdown
The average age of biomed technicians is 40+ years years old, representing 59% of the biomed technician population.
Biomed technician age breakdown
| Biomed Technician Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 59% |
| 30-40 years | 23% |
| 20-30 years | 18% |
Biomed technician educational attainment
The most common degree for biomed technicians is associate degree, with 62% of biomed technicians earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are bachelor's degree degree at 27% and bachelor's degree degree at 5%.
- Associate, 62%
- Bachelor's, 27%
- Diploma, 5%
- High School Diploma, 3%
- Other Degrees, 3%
Biomed technicians by degree level
| Biomed technician degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Associate | 62% |
| Bachelor's | 27% |
| Diploma | 5% |
| High School Diploma | 3% |
| Other Degrees | 3% |
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Biomed technician wage gap by degree level
According to the data, biomed technicians with a Master's degree earn more than those without, at $73,190 annually. With a Doctorate degree, biomed technicians earn a median annual income of $71,999 compared to $70,209 for biomed technicians with an Bachelor's degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| Master's Degree | $73,190 |
| High School Diploma or Less | $51,191 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $70,209 |
| Doctorate Degree | $71,999 |
| Some College/ Associate Degree | $60,430 |
Biomed technician employment statistics
Most biomed technicians work for a private in the health care industry.
Company size where biomed technicians work
Below, you can see the size of companies where biomed technicians work.
Biomed technician jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 7% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 13% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 11% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 4% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 39% |
| > 10,000 employees | 26% |
Biomed technician jobs by company type
Employees with the biomed technician job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most biomed technicians prefer to work at private companies over public companies.
Biomed technician jobs by sector
| Company type | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 5% |
| Public | 15% |
| Private | 78% |
| Government | 3% |
Biomed technician jobs by industry
The most common industries for biomed technicians are health care, non profits and technology.
Biomed technician industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Health Care | 65% |
| Fortune 500 | 7% |
| Non Profits | 5% |
| Technology | 5% |
| Education | 4% |
| Professional | 4% |
| Manufacturing | 3% |
| Retail | 3% |
| Government | 2% |
| Pharmaceutical | 1% |
| Start-up | 1% |
| Utilities | 1% |
| Real Estate | 1% |
Biomed technician turnover and employment statistics
Biomed technician unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for biomed technicians between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Biomed technician unemployment rate by year
| Year | Biomed 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 biomed technician tenure
The average biomed technician stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 274 biomed technicians resumes in Zippia's database.
Biomed technician tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 15% |
| 1-2 years | 33% |
| 3-4 years | 15% |
| 5-7 years | 18% |
| 8-10 years | 9% |
| 11+ years | 11% |
Biomed technician LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of biomed 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 |
| Pediatric Dental Hygienist | 6.89% | 39,062 |
| Biomed Technician | 8.24% | - |
| Records Analyst | 9.29% | 18,442 |
| Licensed Dispensing Optician | 12.53% | 14,001 |
| Scrub Technician | 12.80% | 71,220 |
| Nuclear Medicine Technologist | 21.93% | 56,975 |
Similar biomed technician jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Technician, Inventory Specialist | 5.02% | 65,659 |
| Pediatric Dental Hygienist | 6.89% | 39,062 |
| Records Analyst | 9.29% | 18,442 |
| Licensed Dispensing Optician | 12.53% | 14,001 |
| Scrub Technician | 12.80% | 71,220 |
| Nuclear Medicine Technologist | 21.93% | 56,975 |
Foreign languages spoken by biomed technicians
- Spanish, 80.0%
- French, 20.0%
Biomed technician languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 80.0% |
| French | 20.0% |