Bone density technologist demographics and statistics in the US
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Bone density technologist gender statistics
82.4% of bone density technologists are women and 17.6% of bone density technologists are men.
- Female, 82.4%
- Male, 17.6%
Bone density technologist gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Female | 82.4% |
| Male | 17.6% |
Bone density technologist gender pay gap
Women earn 90¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$58,129
Female income
$52,500
Bone density technologist gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in bone density technologist positions over time. Currently, 82.4% of bone density technologists are female.
Bone density technologist gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 14.40% | 85.60% |
| 2011 | 14.47% | 85.53% |
| 2012 | 15.12% | 84.88% |
| 2013 | 14.80% | 85.20% |
| 2014 | 15.37% | 84.63% |
| 2015 | 14.67% | 85.33% |
| 2016 | 15.63% | 84.37% |
| 2017 | 15.22% | 84.78% |
| 2018 | 15.42% | 84.58% |
| 2019 | 15.79% | 84.21% |
| 2020 | 15.63% | 84.37% |
| 2021 | 17.59% | 82.41% |
Bone density technologist related jobs gender ratio
We compared bone density technologists 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% |
| Bone Density Technologist | 18% | 82% |
| Driver/Technician | 93% | 7% |
| Armorer Technician | 95% | 5% |
| Guitar Technician | 96% | 4% |
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Bone density technologist demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among bone density technologists is White, which makes up 73.8% of all bone density technologists. Comparatively, 10.2% of bone density technologists are Hispanic or Latino and 6.0% of bone density technologists are Asian.
- White, 73.8%
- Hispanic or Latino, 10.2%
- Asian, 6.0%
- Black or African American, 5.4%
- Unknown, 4.1%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.5%
Bone density technologist race
| Bone density technologist race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 73.8% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 10.2% |
| Asian | 6.0% |
| Black or African American | 5.4% |
| Unknown | 4.1% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.5% |
Bone density technologist race and ethnicity over time
See how bone density technologist racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Bone density technologist race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 79.35% | 5.47% | 4.97% | 7.96% |
| 2011 | 80.60% | 6.60% | 4.10% | 6.83% |
| 2012 | 79.84% | 6.43% | 4.42% | 7.44% |
| 2013 | 77.40% | 7.29% | 4.48% | 8.95% |
| 2014 | 79.52% | 5.77% | 4.37% | 8.35% |
| 2015 | 77.76% | 5.80% | 6.03% | 8.36% |
| 2016 | 77.95% | 5.42% | 6.08% | 8.58% |
| 2017 | 76.69% | 5.72% | 6.02% | 9.53% |
| 2018 | 78.64% | 5.33% | 4.90% | 8.91% |
| 2019 | 79.09% | 5.33% | 5.22% | 8.76% |
| 2020 | 76.76% | 4.48% | 5.43% | 8.71% |
| 2021 | 73.75% | 5.39% | 6.05% | 10.19% |
Bone density technologist wage gap by race
According to our data, asian bone density technologists have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Black or african american bone density technologists have the lowest average salary at $55,392.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $56,823 |
| White | $57,378 |
| Black or African American | $55,392 |
| Asian | $63,361 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $57,999 |
Average bone density technologist age
See how the average age of bone density technologists varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Female
Bone density technologist age by race and gender
| Race | Male age | Female age |
|---|---|---|
| Unknown | 39 | 44.5 |
| White | 44 | 44 |
| Black or African American | 45.5 | 44 |
| Asian | 41 | 35 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 43 | 37 |
Bone density technologist age breakdown
The average age of bone density technologists is 40+ years years old, representing 60% of the bone density technologist population.
Bone density technologist age breakdown
| Bone Density Technologist Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 60% |
| 30-40 years | 28% |
| 20-30 years | 12% |
Bone density technologist educational attainment
The most common degree for bone density technologists is associate degree, with 54% of bone density technologists earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are bachelor's degree degree at 28% and bachelor's degree degree at 8%.
- Associate, 54%
- Bachelor's, 28%
- High School Diploma, 8%
- Diploma, 3%
- Other Degrees, 7%
Bone density technologists by degree level
| Bone density technologist degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Associate | 54% |
| Bachelor's | 28% |
| High School Diploma | 8% |
| Diploma | 3% |
| Other Degrees | 7% |
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Bone density technologist wage gap by degree level
According to the data, bone density technologists with a Master's degree earn more than those without, at $62,520 annually. With a Bachelor's degree, bone density technologists earn a median annual income of $59,431 compared to $55,035 for bone density technologists with an Associate degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| Master's Degree | $62,520 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $59,431 |
| Some College/ Associate Degree | $55,035 |
Bone density technologist employment statistics
Most bone density technologists work for a private in the health care industry.
Company size where bone density technologists work
Below, you can see the size of companies where bone density technologists work.
Bone density technologist jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 5% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 21% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 25% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 10% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 26% |
| > 10,000 employees | 14% |
Bone density technologist jobs by company type
Employees with the bone density technologist job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most bone density technologists prefer to work at private companies over education companies.
Bone density technologist jobs by sector
| Company type | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 7% |
| Public | 4% |
| Private | 88% |
| Government | 1% |
Bone density technologist jobs by industry
The most common industries for bone density technologists are health care, education and professional.
Bone density technologist industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Health Care | 63% |
| Education | 5% |
| Professional | 5% |
| Manufacturing | 5% |
| Construction | 4% |
| Technology | 4% |
| Fortune 500 | 3% |
| Pharmaceutical | 2% |
| Start-up | 2% |
| Non Profits | 2% |
| Insurance | 2% |
| Transportation | 1% |
| Government | 1% |
| Automotive | 1% |
| Utilities | 1% |
| Hospitality | 1% |
Bone density technologist turnover and employment statistics
Bone density technologist unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for bone density technologists between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Bone density technologist unemployment rate by year
| Year | Bone density technologist unemployment rate |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 3.51% |
| 2011 | 2.80% |
| 2012 | 3.25% |
| 2013 | 2.92% |
| 2014 | 1.78% |
| 2015 | 1.54% |
| 2016 | 1.51% |
| 2017 | 1.26% |
| 2018 | 1.41% |
| 2019 | 1.30% |
| 2020 | 1.75% |
| 2021 | 1.94% |
Average bone density technologist tenure
The average bone density technologist stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 354 bone density technologists resumes in Zippia's database.
Bone density technologist tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 11% |
| 1-2 years | 27% |
| 3-4 years | 18% |
| 5-7 years | 17% |
| 8-10 years | 7% |
| 11+ years | 20% |
Bone density technologist LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of bone density technologists 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Acquisitions Technician | 5.02% | 30,621 |
| Bone Density Technologist | 7.78% | - |
| Medical Technologist Teaching Supervisor | 8.24% | 91,946 |
| Records Analyst | 9.29% | 18,442 |
| Optical Dispenser | 12.53% | 6,198 |
| Surgical Technician | 12.80% | 70,920 |
| Nuclear Medicine Technologist | 21.93% | 56,975 |
Similar bone density technologist jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Acquisitions Technician | 5.02% | 30,621 |
| Medical Technologist Teaching Supervisor | 8.24% | 91,946 |
| Records Analyst | 9.29% | 18,442 |
| Optical Dispenser | 12.53% | 6,198 |
| Surgical Technician | 12.80% | 70,920 |
| Nuclear Medicine Technologist | 21.93% | 56,975 |
Foreign languages spoken by bone density technologists
The most common foreign language among bone density technologists is Spanish at 50.0%. The second-most popular foreign language spoken is Mandarin at 16.7% and Irish is the third-most popular at 16.7%.
- Spanish, 50.0%
- Mandarin, 16.7%
- Irish, 16.7%
- Cantonese, 16.7%
Bone density technologist languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 50.0% |
| Mandarin | 16.7% |
| Irish | 16.7% |
| Cantonese | 16.7% |