Calibration technician demographics and statistics in the US
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Calibration technician gender statistics
12.3% of calibration technicians are women and 87.7% of calibration technicians are men.
- Male, 87.7%
- Female, 12.3%
Calibration technician gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Male | 87.7% |
| Female | 12.3% |
Calibration technician gender pay gap
Women earn 98¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$46,559
Female income
$45,614
Calibration technician gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in calibration technician positions over time. Currently, 12.3% of calibration technicians are female.
Calibration technician gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 79.47% | 20.53% |
| 2011 | 79.08% | 20.92% |
| 2012 | 80.19% | 19.81% |
| 2013 | 77.54% | 22.46% |
| 2014 | 79.05% | 20.95% |
| 2015 | 78.54% | 21.46% |
| 2016 | 78.93% | 21.07% |
| 2017 | 78.82% | 21.18% |
| 2018 | 89.35% | 10.65% |
| 2019 | 90.64% | 9.36% |
| 2020 | 90.11% | 9.89% |
| 2021 | 87.67% | 12.33% |
Calibration technician related jobs gender ratio
| Job title | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Calibration Technician | 88% | 12% |
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Calibration technician demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among calibration technicians is White, which makes up 70.8% of all calibration technicians. Comparatively, 10.4% of calibration technicians are Hispanic or Latino and 8.0% of calibration 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 technician race
| Calibration 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 technician race and ethnicity over time
See how calibration technician racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Calibration 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 technician wage gap by race
According to our data, white calibration technicians have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Black or african american calibration technicians have the lowest average salary at $46,011.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $46,098 |
| White | $47,193 |
| Black or African American | $46,011 |
| Asian | $46,885 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $46,620 |
Average calibration technician age
See how the average age of calibration technicians varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Calibration 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 technician age breakdown
The average age of calibration technicians is 40+ years years old, representing 80% of the calibration technician population.
Calibration technician age breakdown
| Calibration Technician Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 80% |
| 30-40 years | 13% |
| 20-30 years | 7% |
Calibration technician educational attainment
The most common degree for calibration technicians is associate degree, with 48% of calibration technicians earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are bachelor's degree degree at 30% and bachelor's degree degree at 11%.
- Associate, 48%
- Bachelor's, 30%
- High School Diploma, 11%
- Diploma, 5%
- Other Degrees, 6%
Calibration technicians by degree level
| Calibration technician degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Associate | 48% |
| Bachelor's | 30% |
| High School Diploma | 11% |
| Diploma | 5% |
| Other Degrees | 6% |
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Calibration technician wage gap by degree level
According to the data, calibration technicians with a Associate degree earn more than those without, at $46,681 annually. With a Bachelor's degree, calibration technicians earn a median annual income of $46,430 compared to $45,876 for calibration technicians with an High School Diploma degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| High School Diploma or Less | $45,876 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $46,430 |
| Some College/ Associate Degree | $46,681 |
Calibration technician employment statistics
Most calibration technicians work for a private in the manufacturing industry.
Company size where calibration technicians work
Below, you can see the size of companies where calibration technicians work.
Calibration technician jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 5% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 9% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 20% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 5% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 22% |
| > 10,000 employees | 38% |
Calibration technician jobs by company type
Employees with the calibration technician job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most calibration technicians prefer to work at private companies over public companies.
Calibration technician jobs by sector
| Company type | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 2% |
| Public | 42% |
| Private | 53% |
| Government | 3% |
Calibration technician jobs by industry
The most common industries for calibration technicians are manufacturing, technology and health care.
Calibration technician industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Manufacturing | 17% |
| Fortune 500 | 17% |
| Technology | 13% |
| Health Care | 12% |
| Professional | 8% |
| Automotive | 5% |
| Energy | 4% |
| Pharmaceutical | 3% |
| Transportation | 3% |
| Government | 3% |
| Telecommunication | 3% |
| Finance | 2% |
| Retail | 2% |
| Education | 2% |
| Internet | 1% |
| Utilities | 1% |
| Construction | 1% |
| Start-up | 1% |
| Real Estate | 1% |
| Insurance | 1% |
Calibration technician turnover and employment statistics
Calibration technician unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for calibration technicians between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Calibration technician unemployment rate by year
| Year | Calibration 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 technician tenure
The average calibration technician stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 3,603 calibration technicians resumes in Zippia's database.
Calibration technician tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 17% |
| 1-2 years | 31% |
| 3-4 years | 19% |
| 5-7 years | 15% |
| 8-10 years | 7% |
| 11+ years | 11% |
Calibration technician LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of calibration 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Chain Person | 4.94% | 41,631 |
| Draftsman | 5.61% | 3,143 |
| Building Architectural Designer | 5.82% | 50,290 |
| Design Technician | 6.29% | 48,394 |
| Calibration Technician | 8.40% | - |
Similar calibration technician jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Chain Person | 4.94% | 41,631 |
| Draftsman | 5.61% | 3,143 |
| Building Architectural Designer | 5.82% | 50,290 |
| Design Technician | 6.29% | 48,394 |
Foreign languages spoken by calibration technicians
The most common foreign language among calibration technicians is Spanish at 64.3%. The second-most popular foreign language spoken is German at 4.3% and Chinese is the third-most popular at 2.9%.
- Spanish, 64.3%
- German, 4.3%
- Chinese, 2.9%
- Mandarin, 2.9%
- French, 2.9%
- Other, 22.7%
Calibration technician languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 64.3% |
| German | 4.3% |
| Chinese | 2.9% |
| Mandarin | 2.9% |
| French | 2.9% |
| Other | 22.7% |
