Biotechnician demographics and statistics in the US
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Biotechnician demographics by:
Biotechnician gender statistics
45.4% of biotechnicians are women and 54.6% of biotechnicians are men.
- Male, 54.6%
- Female, 45.4%
Biotechnician gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Male | 54.6% |
| Female | 45.4% |
Biotechnician gender pay gap
Women earn 88¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$83,586
Female income
$73,499
Biotechnician gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in biotechnician positions over time. Currently, 45.4% of biotechnicians are female.
Biotechnician gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 59.74% | 40.26% |
| 2011 | 59.50% | 40.50% |
| 2012 | 60.56% | 39.44% |
| 2013 | 61.08% | 38.92% |
| 2014 | 60.27% | 39.73% |
| 2015 | 58.71% | 41.29% |
| 2016 | 59.41% | 40.59% |
| 2017 | 59.00% | 41.00% |
| 2018 | 56.63% | 43.37% |
| 2019 | 58.60% | 41.40% |
| 2020 | 56.39% | 43.61% |
| 2021 | 54.62% | 45.38% |
Biotechnician related jobs gender ratio
We compared biotechnicians with similar job titles to see how gender ratios vary. As you can see, pressroom foreman and tubing supervisor have the biggest gender ratio gaps.
| Job title | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Word Processing Supervisor | 13% | 88% |
| Dental Laboratory Supervisor | 21% | 79% |
| Embroidery Supervisor | 24% | 76% |
| Biotechnician | 55% | 45% |
| Machine Shop Foreman | 98% | 2% |
| Tubing Supervisor | 98% | 2% |
| Pressroom Foreman | 99% | 1% |
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Biotechnician demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among biotechnicians is White, which makes up 65.1% of all biotechnicians. Comparatively, 13.2% of biotechnicians are Hispanic or Latino and 11.5% of biotechnicians are Black or African American.
- White, 65.1%
- Hispanic or Latino, 13.2%
- Black or African American, 11.5%
- Asian, 5.3%
- Unknown, 4.2%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.7%
Biotechnician race
| Biotechnician race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 65.1% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 13.2% |
| Black or African American | 11.5% |
| Asian | 5.3% |
| Unknown | 4.2% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.7% |
Biotechnician race and ethnicity over time
See how biotechnician racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Biotechnician race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 71.74% | 11.01% | 4.61% | 10.66% |
| 2011 | 71.91% | 10.91% | 4.57% | 10.74% |
| 2012 | 71.20% | 10.91% | 4.55% | 11.25% |
| 2013 | 72.54% | 10.02% | 4.74% | 10.84% |
| 2014 | 70.91% | 10.42% | 4.97% | 11.54% |
| 2015 | 70.95% | 10.62% | 4.68% | 11.80% |
| 2016 | 69.99% | 10.63% | 4.80% | 12.52% |
| 2017 | 69.42% | 11.22% | 5.32% | 11.73% |
| 2018 | 70.70% | 10.35% | 4.90% | 12.07% |
| 2019 | 69.01% | 10.89% | 5.15% | 12.82% |
| 2020 | 67.91% | 10.49% | 5.30% | 12.00% |
| 2021 | 65.06% | 11.48% | 5.31% | 13.24% |
Biotechnician wage gap by race
According to our data, white biotechnicians have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Black or african american biotechnicians have the lowest average salary at $79,359.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $81,804 |
| White | $86,880 |
| Black or African American | $79,359 |
| Asian | $86,689 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $83,448 |
Average biotechnician age
See how the average age of biotechnicians varies based on ethnicity and gender.
Male
Female
Biotechnician age by race and gender
| Race | Male age | Female age |
|---|---|---|
| Black or African American | 48 | 48 |
| Unknown | 45 | 44 |
| Asian | 45.5 | 47 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 45 | 45 |
| White | 48 | 49 |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 48 |
Biotechnician age breakdown
The average age of biotechnicians is 40+ years years old, representing 71% of the biotechnician population.
Biotechnician age breakdown
| Biotechnician Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 71% |
| 30-40 years | 23% |
| 20-30 years | 6% |
Biotechnician educational attainment
The most common degree for biotechnicians is bachelor's degree, with 75% of biotechnicians earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are associate degree degree at 11% and associate degree degree at 10%.
- Bachelor's, 75%
- Associate, 11%
- Master's, 10%
- High School Diploma, 2%
- Other Degrees, 2%
Biotechnicians by degree level
| Biotechnician degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 75% |
| Associate | 11% |
| Master's | 10% |
| High School Diploma | 2% |
| Other Degrees | 2% |
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Biotechnician wage gap by degree level
According to the data, biotechnicians with a Master's degree earn more than those without, at $102,972 annually. With a Bachelor's degree, biotechnicians earn a median annual income of $89,006 compared to $79,057 for biotechnicians with an Associate degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| Master's Degree | $102,972 |
| High School Diploma or Less | $71,518 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $89,006 |
| Some College/ Associate Degree | $79,057 |
Biotechnician employment statistics
Most biotechnicians work for a private in the manufacturing industry.
Company size where biotechnicians work
Below, you can see the size of companies where biotechnicians work.
Biotechnician jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 50 - 100 employees | 19% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 19% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 4% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 38% |
| > 10,000 employees | 19% |
Biotechnician jobs by company type
Employees with the biotechnician job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most biotechnicians prefer to work at private companies over public companies.
Biotechnician jobs by sector
| Company type | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 9% |
| Public | 35% |
| Private | 43% |
| Government | 13% |
Biotechnician jobs by industry
The most common industries for biotechnicians are manufacturing, pharmaceutical and health care.
Biotechnician industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Manufacturing | 20% |
| Pharmaceutical | 17% |
| Health Care | 17% |
| Fortune 500 | 13% |
| Non Profits | 7% |
| Professional | 7% |
| Education | 3% |
| Finance | 3% |
| Government | 3% |
| Energy | 3% |
| Technology | 3% |
| Insurance | 3% |
Biotechnician turnover and employment statistics
Biotechnician unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for biotechnicians between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Biotechnician unemployment rate by year
| Year | Biotechnician unemployment rate |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 7.60% |
| 2011 | 6.12% |
| 2012 | 4.56% |
| 2013 | 3.89% |
| 2014 | 2.82% |
| 2015 | 2.49% |
| 2016 | 2.43% |
| 2017 | 1.97% |
| 2018 | 1.74% |
| 2019 | 1.98% |
| 2020 | 3.23% |
| 2021 | 3.00% |
Average biotechnician tenure
The average biotechnician stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 145 biotechnicians resumes in Zippia's database.
Biotechnician tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 26% |
| 1-2 years | 28% |
| 3-4 years | 18% |
| 5-7 years | 11% |
| 8-10 years | 7% |
| 11+ years | 11% |
Biotechnician LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of biotechnicians 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Water Technician | 2.37% | 34,702 |
| Set-Up Operator | 2.83% | 55,670 |
| Mechanical Inspector | 3.84% | 33,863 |
| Laundry Worker | 5.06% | 25,513 |
| Biotechnician | 5.63% | - |
| Chemical Operator | 9.20% | 36,522 |
| Scanner | 20.58% | 12,763 |
Similar biotechnician jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Water Technician | 2.37% | 34,702 |
| Set-Up Operator | 2.83% | 55,670 |
| Mechanical Inspector | 3.84% | 33,863 |
| Laundry Worker | 5.06% | 25,513 |
| Chemical Operator | 9.20% | 36,522 |
| Scanner | 20.58% | 12,763 |
Foreign languages spoken by biotechnicians
The most common foreign language among biotechnicians is Spanish at 60.0%. The second-most popular foreign language spoken is German at 20.0% and French is the third-most popular at 20.0%.
- Spanish, 60.0%
- German, 20.0%
- French, 20.0%
Biotechnician languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 60.0% |
| German | 20.0% |
| French | 20.0% |