Calibration laboratory technician demographics and statistics in the US
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Calibration laboratory technician demographics by:
Calibration laboratory technician gender statistics
17.4% of calibration laboratory technicians are women and 82.6% of calibration laboratory technicians are men.
- Male, 82.6%
- Female, 17.4%
Calibration laboratory technician gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Male | 82.6% |
| Female | 17.4% |
Calibration laboratory technician gender pay gap
Women earn 97¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$36,084
Female income
$35,086
Calibration laboratory technician gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in calibration laboratory technician positions over time. Currently, 17.4% of calibration laboratory technicians are female.
Calibration laboratory technician gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 72.17% | 27.83% |
| 2011 | 71.69% | 28.31% |
| 2012 | 73.06% | 26.94% |
| 2013 | 69.81% | 30.19% |
| 2014 | 71.65% | 28.35% |
| 2015 | 71.02% | 28.98% |
| 2016 | 71.51% | 28.49% |
| 2017 | 71.38% | 28.62% |
| 2018 | 84.90% | 15.10% |
| 2019 | 86.64% | 13.36% |
| 2020 | 85.93% | 14.07% |
| 2021 | 82.64% | 17.36% |
Calibration laboratory technician related jobs gender ratio
| Job title | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Calibration Laboratory Technician | 83% | 17% |
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Calibration laboratory technician demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among calibration laboratory technicians is White, which makes up 70.8% of all calibration laboratory technicians. Comparatively, 10.4% of calibration laboratory technicians are Hispanic or Latino and 8.0% of calibration laboratory technicians are Asian.
- White, 70.8%
- Hispanic or Latino, 10.4%
- Asian, 8.0%
- Black or African American, 6.3%
- Unknown, 4.3%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.2%
Calibration laboratory technician race
| Calibration laboratory technician race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 70.8% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 10.4% |
| Asian | 8.0% |
| Black or African American | 6.3% |
| Unknown | 4.3% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.2% |
Calibration laboratory technician race and ethnicity over time
See how calibration laboratory technician racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Calibration laboratory technician race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 73.17% | 7.08% | 7.89% | 9.54% |
| 2011 | 73.63% | 7.19% | 8.58% | 8.42% |
| 2012 | 72.65% | 7.60% | 8.91% | 8.56% |
| 2013 | 71.86% | 7.87% | 8.07% | 9.07% |
| 2014 | 73.05% | 6.71% | 8.38% | 9.25% |
| 2015 | 72.64% | 7.00% | 7.74% | 9.82% |
| 2016 | 71.43% | 7.41% | 8.23% | 10.18% |
| 2017 | 71.23% | 7.28% | 8.45% | 10.03% |
| 2018 | 74.49% | 5.93% | 7.53% | 9.83% |
| 2019 | 73.86% | 5.88% | 8.64% | 9.13% |
| 2020 | 73.04% | 5.70% | 8.67% | 9.86% |
| 2021 | 70.79% | 6.26% | 8.05% | 10.43% |
Calibration laboratory technician wage gap by race
According to our data, white calibration laboratory technicians have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Black or african american calibration laboratory technicians have the lowest average salary at $35,504.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $35,595 |
| White | $36,756 |
| Black or African American | $35,504 |
| Asian | $36,429 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $36,148 |
Average calibration laboratory technician age
See how the average age of calibration laboratory technicians varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Calibration laboratory technician age by race and gender
| Race | Male age | Female age |
|---|---|---|
| Unknown | 51 | |
| White | 54 | 52.5 |
| Black or African American | 52 | |
| Asian | 52 | 49.5 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 48 | 54.5 |
Calibration laboratory technician age breakdown
The average age of calibration laboratory technicians is 40+ years years old, representing 80% of the calibration laboratory technician population.
Calibration laboratory technician age breakdown
| Calibration Laboratory Technician Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 80% |
| 30-40 years | 13% |
| 20-30 years | 7% |
Calibration laboratory technician educational attainment
The most common degree for calibration laboratory technicians is associate degree, with 54% of calibration laboratory technicians earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are bachelor's degree degree at 36% and bachelor's degree degree at 7%.
- Associate, 54%
- Bachelor's, 36%
- High School Diploma, 7%
- Diploma, 2%
- Other Degrees, 1%
Calibration laboratory technicians by degree level
| Calibration laboratory technician degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Associate | 54% |
| Bachelor's | 36% |
| High School Diploma | 7% |
| Diploma | 2% |
| Other Degrees | 1% |
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Calibration laboratory technician wage gap by degree level
According to the data, calibration laboratory technicians with a Associate degree earn more than those without, at $36,212 annually. With a Bachelor's degree, calibration laboratory technicians earn a median annual income of $35,947 compared to $35,362 for calibration laboratory technicians with an High School Diploma degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| High School Diploma or Less | $35,362 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $35,947 |
| Some College/ Associate Degree | $36,212 |
Calibration laboratory technician employment statistics
Most calibration laboratory technicians work for a private in the manufacturing industry.
Company size where calibration laboratory technicians work
Below, you can see the size of companies where calibration laboratory technicians work.
Calibration laboratory technician jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 5% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 13% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 16% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 6% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 20% |
| > 10,000 employees | 41% |
Calibration laboratory technician jobs by company type
Employees with the calibration laboratory technician job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most calibration laboratory technicians prefer to work at private companies over public companies.
Calibration laboratory technician jobs by sector
| Company type | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 5% |
| Public | 42% |
| Private | 45% |
| Government | 8% |
Calibration laboratory technician jobs by industry
The most common industries for calibration laboratory technicians are manufacturing, technology and professional.
Calibration laboratory technician industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Manufacturing | 21% |
| Fortune 500 | 19% |
| Technology | 17% |
| Professional | 11% |
| Government | 4% |
| Energy | 4% |
| Education | 4% |
| Retail | 3% |
| Transportation | 3% |
| Non Profits | 3% |
| Utilities | 3% |
| Health Care | 3% |
| Automotive | 1% |
| Construction | 1% |
| Real Estate | 1% |
Calibration laboratory technician turnover and employment statistics
Calibration laboratory technician unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for calibration laboratory technicians between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Calibration laboratory technician unemployment rate by year
| Year | Calibration laboratory technician unemployment rate |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 7.39% |
| 2011 | 6.06% |
| 2012 | 5.70% |
| 2013 | 4.72% |
| 2014 | 3.88% |
| 2015 | 3.16% |
| 2016 | 3.28% |
| 2017 | 3.12% |
| 2018 | 2.08% |
| 2019 | 3.66% |
| 2020 | 4.65% |
| 2021 | 4.69% |
Average calibration laboratory technician tenure
The average calibration laboratory technician stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 138 calibration laboratory technicians resumes in Zippia's database.
Calibration laboratory technician tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 14% |
| 1-2 years | 27% |
| 3-4 years | 18% |
| 5-7 years | 13% |
| 8-10 years | 8% |
| 11+ years | 19% |
Calibration laboratory technician LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of calibration laboratory 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Survey Crew Member | 4.94% | 74,964 |
| Integrated Circuit IC Layout Designer | 5.61% | 45,242 |
| Civil Drafter | 5.82% | 9,120 |
| Blueprint Engineer | 6.29% | 2,893 |
| Calibration Laboratory Technician | 8.40% | - |
Similar calibration laboratory technician jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Survey Crew Member | 4.94% | 74,964 |
| Integrated Circuit IC Layout Designer | 5.61% | 45,242 |
| Civil Drafter | 5.82% | 9,120 |
| Blueprint Engineer | 6.29% | 2,893 |
Foreign languages spoken by calibration laboratory technicians
- Dakota, 50.0%
- Spanish, 50.0%
Calibration laboratory technician languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Dakota | 50.0% |
| Spanish | 50.0% |
