Career guidance technician demographics and statistics in the US
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Career guidance technician demographics by:
Career guidance technician gender statistics
64.4% of career guidance technicians are women and 35.6% of career guidance technicians are men.
- Female, 64.4%
- Male, 35.6%
Career guidance technician gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Female | 64.4% |
| Male | 35.6% |
Career guidance technician gender pay gap
Women earn 88¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$61,738
Female income
$54,438
Career guidance technician gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in career guidance technician positions over time. Currently, 64.4% of career guidance technicians are female.
Career guidance technician gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 33.84% | 66.16% |
| 2011 | 33.31% | 66.69% |
| 2012 | 32.49% | 67.51% |
| 2013 | 34.03% | 65.97% |
| 2014 | 35.14% | 64.86% |
| 2015 | 33.06% | 66.94% |
| 2016 | 32.80% | 67.20% |
| 2017 | 33.91% | 66.09% |
| 2018 | 36.86% | 63.14% |
| 2019 | 35.49% | 64.51% |
| 2020 | 35.83% | 64.17% |
| 2021 | 35.62% | 64.38% |
Career guidance technician related jobs gender ratio
We compared career guidance technicians with similar job titles to see how gender ratios vary. As you can see, blueprint reader and recovery operator have the biggest gender ratio gaps.
| Job title | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Statistical Typist | 6% | 94% |
| Medical Typist | 7% | 93% |
| Insurance Biller | 7% | 93% |
| Career Guidance Technician | 36% | 64% |
| High Speed Printer Operator | 85% | 15% |
| Recovery Operator | 88% | 12% |
| Blueprint Reader | 95% | 5% |
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Career guidance technician demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among career guidance technicians is White, which makes up 57.0% of all career guidance technicians. Comparatively, 21.1% of career guidance technicians are Hispanic or Latino and 9.8% of career guidance technicians are Black or African American.
- White, 57.0%
- Hispanic or Latino, 21.1%
- Black or African American, 9.8%
- Asian, 6.4%
- Unknown, 4.9%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.8%
Career guidance technician race
| Career guidance technician race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 57.0% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 21.1% |
| Black or African American | 9.8% |
| Asian | 6.4% |
| Unknown | 4.9% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.8% |
Career guidance technician race and ethnicity over time
See how career guidance technician racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Career guidance technician race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 65.46% | 9.79% | 4.99% | 16.78% |
| 2011 | 64.15% | 10.86% | 5.40% | 16.32% |
| 2012 | 63.90% | 9.43% | 5.06% | 18.33% |
| 2013 | 63.89% | 9.24% | 5.74% | 17.83% |
| 2014 | 63.90% | 9.76% | 5.53% | 17.79% |
| 2015 | 64.08% | 9.24% | 5.54% | 18.03% |
| 2016 | 62.40% | 8.98% | 5.85% | 19.03% |
| 2017 | 61.48% | 8.85% | 5.99% | 20.40% |
| 2018 | 62.69% | 8.83% | 6.38% | 18.80% |
| 2019 | 62.68% | 8.64% | 6.02% | 19.22% |
| 2020 | 59.83% | 8.82% | 6.38% | 19.52% |
| 2021 | 57.04% | 9.76% | 6.40% | 21.11% |
Career guidance technician wage gap by race
According to our data, asian career guidance technicians have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Black or african american career guidance technicians have the lowest average salary at $57,959.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $61,586 |
| White | $62,107 |
| Black or African American | $57,959 |
| Asian | $65,289 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $61,972 |
Average career guidance technician age
See how the average age of career guidance technicians varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Career guidance technician age by race and gender
| Race | Male age | Female age |
|---|---|---|
| Black or African American | 43 | 46 |
| Unknown | 38 | 42 |
| Asian | 42 | 39 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 39 | 37 |
| White | 39 | 44.5 |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 50.5 |
Career guidance technician age breakdown
The average age of career guidance technicians is 40+ years years old, representing 56% of the career guidance technician population.
Career guidance technician age breakdown
| Career Guidance Technician Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 56% |
| 30-40 years | 27% |
| 20-30 years | 17% |
Career guidance technician educational attainment
The most common degree for career guidance technicians is bachelor's degree, with 47% of career guidance technicians earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are associate degree degree at 35% and associate degree degree at 14%.
- Bachelor's, 47%
- Associate, 35%
- Master's, 14%
- High School Diploma, 2%
- Other Degrees, 2%
Career guidance technicians by degree level
| Career guidance technician degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 47% |
| Associate | 35% |
| Master's | 14% |
| High School Diploma | 2% |
| Other Degrees | 2% |
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Career guidance technician wage gap by degree level
According to the data, career guidance technicians with a Master's degree earn more than those without, at $76,837 annually. With a Doctorate degree, career guidance technicians earn a median annual income of $71,958 compared to $64,004 for career guidance technicians with an Bachelor's degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| Master's Degree | $76,837 |
| High School Diploma or Less | $52,386 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $64,004 |
| Doctorate Degree | $71,958 |
| Some College/ Associate Degree | $55,704 |
Career guidance technician employment statistics
Company size where career guidance technicians work
Below, you can see the size of companies where career guidance technicians work.
Career guidance technician jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 8% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 20% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 52% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 4% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 12% |
| > 10,000 employees | 4% |
Career guidance technician jobs by company type
Employees with the career guidance technician job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most career guidance technicians prefer to work at education companies over government companies.
Career guidance technician jobs by sector
| Company type | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 74% |
| Private | 9% |
| Government | 17% |
Career guidance technician turnover and employment statistics
Career guidance technician unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for career guidance technicians between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Career guidance technician unemployment rate by year
| Year | Career guidance technician unemployment rate |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 6.85% |
| 2011 | 6.48% |
| 2012 | 5.96% |
| 2013 | 4.75% |
| 2014 | 4.52% |
| 2015 | 3.68% |
| 2016 | 3.37% |
| 2017 | 2.89% |
| 2018 | 3.23% |
| 2019 | 2.47% |
| 2020 | 3.89% |
| 2021 | 3.89% |
Average career guidance technician tenure
The average career guidance technician stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 83 career guidance technicians resumes in Zippia's database.
Career guidance technician tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 21% |
| 1-2 years | 36% |
| 3-4 years | 13% |
| 5-7 years | 15% |
| 8-10 years | 7% |
| 11+ years | 8% |
Career guidance technician LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of career guidance 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Data Typist | 4.67% | 73,837 |
| Data Examination Clerk | 5.99% | 130,721 |
| Career Guidance Technician | 6.98% | - |
| Insert Operator | 7.17% | 41,080 |
| Underwriting Assistant | 11.18% | 1,967 |
| Record Tabulating Clerk | 11.19% | 66,589 |
| Multilith Operator | 14.20% | 25,692 |
Similar career guidance technician jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Data Typist | 4.67% | 73,837 |
| Data Examination Clerk | 5.99% | 130,721 |
| Insert Operator | 7.17% | 41,080 |
| Underwriting Assistant | 11.18% | 1,967 |
| Record Tabulating Clerk | 11.19% | 66,589 |
| Multilith Operator | 14.20% | 25,692 |
Foreign languages spoken by career guidance technicians
The most common foreign language among career guidance technicians is Spanish at 50.0%. The second-most popular foreign language spoken is Navajo at 25.0% and Tagalog is the third-most popular at 25.0%.
- Spanish, 50.0%
- Navajo, 25.0%
- Tagalog, 25.0%
Career guidance technician languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 50.0% |
| Navajo | 25.0% |
| Tagalog | 25.0% |
