Bomb technician demographics and statistics in the US
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Bomb technician gender statistics
9.2% of bomb technicians are women and 90.8% of bomb technicians are men.
- Male, 90.8%
- Female, 9.2%
Bomb technician gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Male | 90.8% |
| Female | 9.2% |
Bomb technician gender pay gap
Women earn 94¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$53,789
Female income
$50,734
Bomb technician gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in bomb technician positions over time. Currently, 9.2% of bomb technicians are female.
Bomb technician gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 90.54% | 9.46% |
| 2011 | 89.16% | 10.84% |
| 2012 | 91.54% | 8.46% |
| 2013 | 91.00% | 9.00% |
| 2014 | 88.12% | 11.88% |
| 2015 | 90.24% | 9.76% |
| 2016 | 91.65% | 8.35% |
| 2017 | 86.34% | 13.66% |
| 2018 | 88.66% | 11.34% |
| 2019 | 86.09% | 13.91% |
| 2020 | 85.18% | 14.82% |
| 2021 | 90.77% | 9.23% |
Bomb technician related jobs gender ratio
We compared bomb technicians with similar job titles to see how gender ratios vary. As you can see, fire observer and cannon fire direction specialist have the biggest gender ratio gaps.
| Job title | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Prevention Specialist | 33% | 67% |
| Bomb Technician | 91% | 9% |
| Driver Engineer | 96% | 4% |
| Cannon Fire Direction Specialist | 96% | 4% |
| Fire Observer | 98% | 2% |
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Bomb technician demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among bomb technicians is White, which makes up 72.1% of all bomb technicians. Comparatively, 11.8% of bomb technicians are Hispanic or Latino and 7.3% of bomb technicians are Unknown.
- White, 72.1%
- Hispanic or Latino, 11.8%
- Unknown, 7.3%
- Black or African American, 5.8%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 1.8%
- Asian, 1.2%
Bomb technician race
| Bomb technician race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 72.1% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 11.8% |
| Unknown | 7.3% |
| Black or African American | 5.8% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 1.8% |
| Asian | 1.2% |
Bomb technician race and ethnicity over time
See how bomb technician racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Bomb technician race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 73.82% | 12.25% | 1.49% | 11.31% |
| 2011 | 80.10% | 7.84% | 1.10% | 8.07% |
| 2012 | 76.32% | 10.18% | 0.62% | 9.56% |
| 2013 | 79.08% | 6.30% | 1.58% | 11.82% |
| 2014 | 75.86% | 5.99% | 2.16% | 12.27% |
| 2015 | 70.10% | 7.52% | 2.55% | 16.12% |
| 2016 | 72.49% | 9.80% | 2.15% | 12.62% |
| 2017 | 74.24% | 10.57% | 1.91% | 11.31% |
| 2018 | 78.59% | 7.60% | 0.89% | 10.10% |
| 2019 | 71.03% | 7.52% | 2.50% | 16.82% |
| 2020 | 73.85% | 5.81% | 6.38% | 10.00% |
| 2021 | 72.10% | 5.81% | 1.19% | 11.81% |
Bomb technician wage gap by race
According to our data, asian bomb technicians have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Black or african american bomb technicians have the lowest average salary at $52,518.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $53,638 |
| White | $54,128 |
| Black or African American | $52,518 |
| Asian | $54,439 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $54,243 |
Average bomb technician age
See how the average age of bomb technicians varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Bomb technician age by race and gender
| Race | Male age | Female age |
|---|---|---|
| Unknown | 49 | |
| White | 49 | 47 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 49 |
Bomb technician age breakdown
The average age of bomb technicians is 40+ years years old, representing 80% of the bomb technician population.
Bomb technician age breakdown
| Bomb Technician Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 80% |
| 30-40 years | 19% |
| 20-30 years | 1% |
Bomb technician educational attainment
The most common degree for bomb technicians is bachelor's degree, with 37% of bomb technicians earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are associate degree degree at 21% and associate degree degree at 16%.
- Bachelor's, 37%
- Associate, 21%
- Master's, 16%
- Diploma, 16%
- Other Degrees, 10%
Bomb technicians by degree level
| Bomb technician degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 37% |
| Associate | 21% |
| Master's | 16% |
| Diploma | 16% |
| Other Degrees | 10% |
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Bomb technician wage gap by degree level
According to the data, bomb technicians with a Associate degree earn more than those without, at $55,974 annually. With a Bachelor's degree, bomb technicians earn a median annual income of $55,074 compared to $51,298 for bomb technicians with an High School Diploma degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| High School Diploma or Less | $51,298 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $55,074 |
| Some College/ Associate Degree | $55,974 |
Bomb technician employment statistics
Company size where bomb technicians work
Below, you can see the size of companies where bomb technicians work.
Bomb technician jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 50 - 100 employees | 19% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 14% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 10% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 38% |
| > 10,000 employees | 19% |
Bomb technician jobs by company type
Employees with the bomb technician job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most bomb technicians prefer to work at government companies over private companies.
Bomb technician jobs by sector
| Company type | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 5% |
| Public | 10% |
| Private | 29% |
| Government | 57% |
Bomb technician turnover and employment statistics
Bomb technician unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for bomb technicians between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Bomb technician unemployment rate by year
| Year | Bomb technician unemployment rate |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 6.76% |
| 2011 | 8.87% |
| 2012 | 8.14% |
| 2013 | 3.13% |
| 2014 | 2.80% |
| 2015 | 4.76% |
| 2016 | 3.27% |
| 2017 | 2.99% |
| 2018 | 2.40% |
| 2019 | 2.24% |
| 2020 | 1.57% |
| 2021 | 1.85% |
Average bomb technician tenure
The average bomb technician stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 69 bomb technicians resumes in Zippia's database.
Bomb technician tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 6% |
| 1-2 years | 13% |
| 3-4 years | 22% |
| 5-7 years | 14% |
| 8-10 years | 6% |
| 11+ years | 38% |
Bomb technician LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of bomb 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Fire Crew Specialist | 4.66% | 67,372 |
| Loss Prevention Associate | 5.54% | 82,313 |
| Swim Lesson Instructor | 5.88% | 24,835 |
| Armed Guard | 6.63% | 74,257 |
| Correctional Sergeant | 8.48% | 72,839 |
| Security Screener | 9.37% | 45,041 |
| Bomb Technician | 18.40% | - |
Similar bomb technician jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Fire Crew Specialist | 4.66% | 67,372 |
| Loss Prevention Associate | 5.54% | 82,313 |
| Swim Lesson Instructor | 5.88% | 24,835 |
| Armed Guard | 6.63% | 74,257 |
| Correctional Sergeant | 8.48% | 72,839 |
| Security Screener | 9.37% | 45,041 |
Foreign languages spoken by bomb technicians
- Spanish, 100.0%
Bomb technician languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 100.0% |