Biomedical instrument technician demographics and statistics in the US
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Biomedical instrument technician demographics by:
Biomedical instrument technician gender statistics
5.3% of biomedical instrument technicians are women and 94.7% of biomedical instrument technicians are men.
- Male, 94.7%
- Female, 5.3%
Biomedical instrument technician gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Male | 94.7% |
| Female | 5.3% |
Biomedical instrument technician gender pay gap
Women earn 96¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$58,302
Female income
$56,163
Biomedical instrument technician gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in biomedical instrument technician positions over time. Currently, 5.3% of biomedical instrument technicians are female.
Biomedical instrument technician gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 95.63% | 4.37% |
| 2011 | 95.10% | 4.90% |
| 2012 | 95.00% | 5.00% |
| 2013 | 95.67% | 4.33% |
| 2014 | 95.27% | 4.73% |
| 2015 | 95.27% | 4.73% |
| 2016 | 95.16% | 4.84% |
| 2017 | 95.41% | 4.59% |
| 2018 | 95.48% | 4.52% |
| 2019 | 94.48% | 5.52% |
| 2020 | 95.07% | 4.93% |
| 2021 | 94.74% | 5.26% |
Biomedical instrument technician related jobs gender ratio
We compared biomedical instrument 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% |
| Biomedical Instrument Technician | 95% | 5% |
| Hot Cell Technician | 97% | 3% |
| Chemical Compounder | 98% | 2% |
| Precision Crop Manager | 98% | 2% |
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Biomedical instrument technician demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among biomedical instrument technicians is White, which makes up 62.7% of all biomedical instrument technicians. Comparatively, 12.4% of biomedical instrument technicians are Hispanic or Latino and 11.4% of biomedical instrument technicians are Asian.
- White, 62.7%
- Hispanic or Latino, 12.4%
- Asian, 11.4%
- Black or African American, 6.8%
- Unknown, 5.7%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 1.0%
Biomedical instrument technician race
| Biomedical instrument technician race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 62.7% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 12.4% |
| Asian | 11.4% |
| Black or African American | 6.8% |
| Unknown | 5.7% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 1.0% |
Biomedical instrument technician race and ethnicity over time
See how biomedical instrument technician racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Biomedical instrument technician race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 73.50% | 5.03% | 9.54% | 8.40% |
| 2011 | 70.58% | 6.81% | 10.96% | 7.67% |
| 2012 | 72.31% | 5.89% | 10.92% | 7.22% |
| 2013 | 70.16% | 6.62% | 11.01% | 8.56% |
| 2014 | 70.34% | 6.47% | 11.27% | 8.28% |
| 2015 | 68.97% | 6.28% | 10.88% | 9.94% |
| 2016 | 69.50% | 6.88% | 10.95% | 9.18% |
| 2017 | 67.27% | 5.54% | 11.51% | 11.42% |
| 2018 | 68.03% | 5.23% | 12.49% | 10.15% |
| 2019 | 69.43% | 4.92% | 11.07% | 10.34% |
| 2020 | 65.16% | 7.09% | 11.57% | 9.57% |
| 2021 | 62.70% | 6.80% | 11.38% | 12.39% |
Biomedical instrument technician wage gap by race
According to our data, unknown biomedical instrument technicians have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Asian biomedical instrument technicians have the lowest average salary at $57,695.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $59,444 |
| White | $58,237 |
| Black or African American | $57,769 |
| Asian | $57,695 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $58,385 |
Average biomedical instrument technician age
See how the average age of biomedical instrument technicians varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Female
Biomedical instrument 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 |
Biomedical instrument technician age breakdown
The average age of biomedical instrument technicians is 40+ years years old, representing 40% of the biomedical instrument technician population.
Biomedical instrument technician age breakdown
| Biomedical Instrument Technician Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 40% |
| 30-40 years | 26% |
| 20-30 years | 33% |
Biomedical instrument technician educational attainment
The most common degree for biomedical instrument technicians is bachelor's degree, with 44% of biomedical instrument technicians earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are associate degree degree at 44% and associate degree degree at 11%.
- Bachelor's, 44%
- Associate, 44%
- Diploma, 11%
Biomedical instrument technicians by degree level
| Biomedical instrument technician degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 44% |
| Associate | 44% |
| Diploma | 11% |
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Biomedical instrument technician wage gap by degree level
According to the data, biomedical instrument technicians with a Master's degree earn more than those without, at $61,622 annually. With a Associate degree, biomedical instrument technicians earn a median annual income of $56,860 compared to $55,005 for biomedical instrument technicians with an Bachelor's degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| Master's Degree | $61,622 |
| High School Diploma or Less | $53,253 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $55,005 |
| Some College/ Associate Degree | $56,860 |
Biomedical instrument technician employment statistics
Company size where biomedical instrument technicians work
Below, you can see the size of companies where biomedical instrument technicians work.
Biomedical instrument technician jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 7% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 7% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 50% |
| > 10,000 employees | 36% |
Biomedical instrument technician turnover and employment statistics
Biomedical instrument technician unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for biomedical instrument technicians between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Biomedical instrument technician unemployment rate by year
| Year | Biomedical instrument 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 biomedical instrument technician tenure
The average biomedical instrument technician stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 20 biomedical instrument technicians resumes in Zippia's database.
Biomedical instrument technician tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 26% |
| 1-2 years | 32% |
| 3-4 years | 21% |
| 5-7 years | 11% |
| 8-10 years | 5% |
| 11+ years | 5% |
Biomedical instrument technician LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of biomedical instrument 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Junior Research Technician | 5.71% | 62,084 |
| Seed Specialist | 7.88% | 18,767 |
| Biomedical Instrument Technician | 8.16% | - |
| Formula Technician | 9.49% | 24,839 |
Similar biomedical instrument technician jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Junior Research Technician | 5.71% | 62,084 |
| Seed Specialist | 7.88% | 18,767 |
| Formula Technician | 9.49% | 24,839 |
Foreign languages spoken by biomedical instrument technicians
- Spanish, 100.0%
Biomedical instrument technician languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 100.0% |