Breeding technician demographics and statistics in the US
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Breeding technician gender statistics
40.0% of breeding technicians are women and 60.0% of breeding technicians are men.
- Male, 60.0%
- Female, 40.0%
Breeding technician gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Male | 60.0% |
| Female | 40.0% |
Breeding technician gender pay gap
Women earn $1.01 for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$50,391
Female income
$51,075
Breeding technician gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in breeding technician positions over time. Currently, 40.0% of breeding technicians are female.
Breeding technician gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 61.58% | 38.42% |
| 2011 | 71.37% | 28.63% |
| 2012 | 63.25% | 36.75% |
| 2013 | 65.88% | 34.12% |
| 2014 | 62.73% | 37.27% |
| 2015 | 52.61% | 47.39% |
| 2016 | 58.40% | 41.60% |
| 2017 | 56.94% | 43.06% |
| 2018 | 59.09% | 40.91% |
| 2019 | 53.94% | 46.06% |
| 2020 | 57.26% | 42.74% |
| 2021 | 60.00% | 40.00% |
Breeding technician related jobs gender ratio
We compared breeding 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% |
| Breeding Technician | 60% | 40% |
| Hot Cell Technician | 97% | 3% |
| Chemical Compounder | 98% | 2% |
| Precision Crop Manager | 98% | 2% |
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Breeding technician demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among breeding technicians is White, which makes up 52.8% of all breeding technicians. Comparatively, 14.8% of breeding technicians are Hispanic or Latino and 12.8% of breeding technicians are Asian.
- White, 52.8%
- Hispanic or Latino, 14.8%
- Asian, 12.8%
- Black or African American, 11.6%
- Unknown, 5.9%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 2.1%
Breeding technician race
| Breeding technician race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 52.8% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 14.8% |
| Asian | 12.8% |
| Black or African American | 11.6% |
| Unknown | 5.9% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 2.1% |
Breeding technician race and ethnicity over time
See how breeding technician racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Breeding technician race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 65.87% | 9.08% | 12.66% | 10.03% |
| 2011 | 63.75% | 8.18% | 12.99% | 12.30% |
| 2012 | 57.62% | 7.49% | 14.11% | 14.10% |
| 2013 | 64.26% | 7.71% | 7.98% | 15.32% |
| 2014 | 65.75% | 10.10% | 9.62% | 10.79% |
| 2015 | 58.10% | 10.97% | 10.90% | 13.91% |
| 2016 | 62.87% | 7.00% | 8.49% | 15.85% |
| 2017 | 60.38% | 8.32% | 8.54% | 16.71% |
| 2018 | 58.81% | 8.80% | 9.75% | 15.85% |
| 2019 | 58.29% | 10.09% | 9.30% | 18.17% |
| 2020 | 53.13% | 12.36% | 10.45% | 17.37% |
| 2021 | 52.76% | 11.64% | 12.76% | 14.76% |
Breeding technician wage gap by race
According to our data, asian breeding technicians have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Unknown breeding technicians have the lowest average salary at $47,207.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $47,207 |
| White | $51,656 |
| Black or African American | $49,004 |
| Asian | $54,102 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $50,255 |
Average breeding technician age
See how the average age of breeding technicians varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Female
Breeding technician age by race and gender
| Race | Male age | Female age |
|---|---|---|
| White | 44 | 34.5 |
| Black or African American | 40 | |
| Asian | 33.5 | 37 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 33 |
Breeding technician age breakdown
The average age of breeding technicians is 40+ years years old, representing 46% of the breeding technician population.
Breeding technician age breakdown
| Breeding Technician Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 46% |
| 30-40 years | 29% |
| 20-30 years | 25% |
Breeding technician educational attainment
- Bachelor's, 48%
- Associate, 26%
- High School Diploma, 17%
- Diploma, 6%
- Other Degrees, 3%
Breeding technicians by degree level
| Breeding technician degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 48% |
| Associate | 26% |
| High School Diploma | 17% |
| Diploma | 6% |
| Other Degrees | 3% |
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Breeding technician wage gap by degree level
According to the data, breeding technicians with a Bachelor's degree earn more than those without, at $46,404 annually. With a Associate degree, breeding technicians earn a median annual income of $41,776 compared to $40,928 for breeding technicians with an High School Diploma degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| High School Diploma or Less | $40,928 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $46,404 |
| Some College/ Associate Degree | $41,776 |
Breeding technician employment statistics
Most breeding technicians work for a private in the education industry.
Company size where breeding technicians work
Below, you can see the size of companies where breeding technicians work.
Breeding technician jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 6% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 14% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 14% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 12% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 36% |
| > 10,000 employees | 18% |
Breeding technician jobs by company type
Employees with the breeding technician job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most breeding technicians prefer to work at private companies over education companies.
Breeding technician jobs by sector
| Company type | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 17% |
| Public | 15% |
| Private | 61% |
| Government | 7% |
Breeding technician jobs by industry
The most common industries for breeding technicians are education, health care and professional.
Breeding technician industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 16% |
| Health Care | 14% |
| Professional | 14% |
| Manufacturing | 12% |
| Agriculture | 8% |
| Technology | 6% |
| Hospitality | 6% |
| Pharmaceutical | 4% |
| Transportation | 4% |
| Government | 4% |
| Fortune 500 | 4% |
| Retail | 4% |
| Finance | 2% |
| Insurance | 2% |
Breeding technician turnover and employment statistics
Breeding technician unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for breeding technicians between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Breeding technician unemployment rate by year
| Year | Breeding technician unemployment rate |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 3.75% |
| 2011 | 5.02% |
| 2012 | 7.52% |
| 2013 | 8.70% |
| 2014 | 4.05% |
| 2015 | 3.80% |
| 2016 | 6.33% |
| 2017 | 5.32% |
| 2018 | 2.11% |
| 2019 | 3.68% |
| 2020 | 5.77% |
| 2021 | 5.97% |
Average breeding technician tenure
The average breeding technician stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 192 breeding technicians resumes in Zippia's database.
Breeding technician tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 33% |
| 1-2 years | 33% |
| 3-4 years | 12% |
| 5-7 years | 11% |
| 8-10 years | 4% |
| 11+ years | 7% |
Breeding technician LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of breeding 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Breeding Technician | 5.71% | - |
| Agriculture Technician | 7.88% | 5,574 |
| Seismographer | 8.16% | 20 |
| Concrete Tester | 9.49% | 8,420 |
Similar breeding technician jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Agriculture Technician | 7.88% | 5,574 |
| Seismographer | 8.16% | 20 |
| Concrete Tester | 9.49% | 8,420 |
Foreign languages spoken by breeding technicians
The most common foreign language among breeding technicians is German at 20.0%. The second-most popular foreign language spoken is Mandarin at 20.0% and Portuguese is the third-most popular at 20.0%.
- German, 20.0%
- Mandarin, 20.0%
- Portuguese, 20.0%
- Chinese, 20.0%
- Spanish, 20.0%
Breeding technician languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| German | 20.0% |
| Mandarin | 20.0% |
| Portuguese | 20.0% |
| Chinese | 20.0% |
| Spanish | 20.0% |