Cartographic technician demographics and statistics in the US
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Cartographic technician gender statistics
33.3% of cartographic technicians are women and 66.7% of cartographic technicians are men.
- Male, 66.7%
- Female, 33.3%
Cartographic technician gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Male | 66.7% |
| Female | 33.3% |
Cartographic technician gender pay gap
Women earn $1.01 for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$52,069
Female income
$52,838
Cartographic technician gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in cartographic technician positions over time. Currently, 33.3% of cartographic technicians are female.
Cartographic technician gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 52.10% | 47.90% |
| 2011 | 58.00% | 42.00% |
| 2012 | 55.70% | 44.30% |
| 2013 | 54.22% | 45.78% |
| 2014 | 57.16% | 42.84% |
| 2015 | 62.15% | 37.85% |
| 2016 | 67.00% | 33.00% |
| 2017 | 67.56% | 32.44% |
| 2018 | 62.46% | 37.54% |
| 2019 | 61.44% | 38.56% |
| 2020 | 61.80% | 38.20% |
| 2021 | 66.67% | 33.33% |
Cartographic technician related jobs gender ratio
| Job title | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Cartographic Technician | 67% | 33% |
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Cartographic technician demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among cartographic technicians is White, which makes up 74.2% of all cartographic technicians. Comparatively, 13.3% of cartographic technicians are Hispanic or Latino and 4.6% of cartographic technicians are Black or African American.
- White, 74.2%
- Hispanic or Latino, 13.3%
- Black or African American, 4.6%
- Unknown, 3.7%
- Asian, 3.2%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 1.0%
Cartographic technician race
| Cartographic technician race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 74.2% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 13.3% |
| Black or African American | 4.6% |
| Unknown | 3.7% |
| Asian | 3.2% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 1.0% |
Cartographic technician race and ethnicity over time
See how cartographic technician racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Cartographic technician race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 81.61% | 4.16% | 1.08% | 10.46% |
| 2011 | 79.06% | 5.61% | 2.56% | 9.75% |
| 2012 | 81.10% | 4.72% | 1.52% | 10.16% |
| 2013 | 79.68% | 4.48% | 2.34% | 11.50% |
| 2014 | 79.81% | 5.27% | 2.23% | 8.78% |
| 2015 | 79.37% | 5.10% | 1.90% | 10.97% |
| 2016 | 80.33% | 3.93% | 1.18% | 11.73% |
| 2017 | 78.63% | 5.94% | 2.93% | 9.65% |
| 2018 | 81.76% | 3.73% | 1.33% | 10.66% |
| 2019 | 79.96% | 4.15% | 1.10% | 11.18% |
| 2020 | 74.22% | 5.84% | 1.97% | 12.24% |
| 2021 | 74.21% | 4.57% | 3.22% | 13.26% |
Cartographic technician wage gap by race
According to our data, hispanic or latino cartographic technicians have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. White cartographic technicians have the lowest average salary at $50,464.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $51,440 |
| White | $50,464 |
| Black or African American | $51,210 |
| Asian | $53,021 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $54,300 |
Average cartographic technician age
See how the average age of cartographic technicians varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Cartographic technician age by race and gender
| Race | Male age | Female age |
|---|---|---|
| Unknown | 42 | |
| White | 45 | 53 |
| Black or African American | 35 | |
| Asian | 35 | |
| Hispanic or Latino | 35 |
Cartographic technician age breakdown
The average age of cartographic technicians is 40+ years years old, representing 60% of the cartographic technician population.
Cartographic technician age breakdown
| Cartographic Technician Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 60% |
| 30-40 years | 25% |
| 20-30 years | 14% |
Cartographic technician educational attainment
The most common degree for cartographic technicians is bachelor's degree, with 71% of cartographic technicians earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are associate degree degree at 16% and associate degree degree at 7%.
- Bachelor's, 71%
- Associate, 16%
- Master's, 7%
- High School Diploma, 2%
- Other Degrees, 4%
Cartographic technicians by degree level
| Cartographic technician degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 71% |
| Associate | 16% |
| Master's | 7% |
| High School Diploma | 2% |
| Other Degrees | 4% |
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Cartographic technician wage gap by degree level
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| High School Diploma or Less | $51,442 |
| Some College/ Associate Degree | $57,242 |
Cartographic technician employment statistics
Most cartographic technicians work for a private in the government industry.
Company size where cartographic technicians work
Below, you can see the size of companies where cartographic technicians work.
Cartographic technician jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 9% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 18% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 22% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 9% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 16% |
| > 10,000 employees | 25% |
Cartographic technician jobs by company type
Employees with the cartographic technician job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most cartographic technicians prefer to work at private companies over government companies.
Cartographic technician jobs by sector
| Company type | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 7% |
| Public | 15% |
| Private | 52% |
| Government | 26% |
Cartographic technician jobs by industry
The most common industries for cartographic technicians are government, professional and technology.
Cartographic technician industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Government | 23% |
| Professional | 17% |
| Technology | 17% |
| Education | 8% |
| Manufacturing | 6% |
| Finance | 6% |
| Media | 6% |
| Hospitality | 6% |
| Retail | 2% |
| Transportation | 2% |
| Start-up | 2% |
| Utilities | 2% |
| Construction | 2% |
| Automotive | 2% |
| Insurance | 2% |
Cartographic technician turnover and employment statistics
Cartographic technician unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for cartographic technicians between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Cartographic technician unemployment rate by year
| Year | Cartographic technician unemployment rate |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 14.70% |
| 2011 | 11.06% |
| 2012 | 10.75% |
| 2013 | 8.67% |
| 2014 | 4.94% |
| 2015 | 5.23% |
| 2016 | 3.71% |
| 2017 | 3.57% |
| 2018 | 3.38% |
| 2019 | 2.30% |
| 2020 | 5.07% |
| 2021 | 4.74% |
Average cartographic technician tenure
The average cartographic technician stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 268 cartographic technicians resumes in Zippia's database.
Cartographic technician tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 22% |
| 1-2 years | 37% |
| 3-4 years | 15% |
| 5-7 years | 11% |
| 8-10 years | 4% |
| 11+ years | 10% |
Cartographic technician LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of cartographic 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Cartographic Technician | 4.94% | - |
| Plumbing Drafter | 5.61% | 3,227 |
| Cadd Operator | 5.82% | 27,080 |
| Non-Destructive Evaluation Specialist | 6.29% | 356 |
| Production Test Technician | 8.40% | 91,524 |
Similar cartographic technician jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Plumbing Drafter | 5.61% | 3,227 |
| Cadd Operator | 5.82% | 27,080 |
| Non-Destructive Evaluation Specialist | 6.29% | 356 |
| Production Test Technician | 8.40% | 91,524 |
Foreign languages spoken by cartographic technicians
The most common foreign language among cartographic technicians is Spanish at 46.2%. The second-most popular foreign language spoken is French at 23.1% and German is the third-most popular at 7.7%.
- Spanish, 46.2%
- French, 23.1%
- German, 7.7%
- Dutch, 7.7%
- Arabic, 7.7%
- Other, 7.6%
Cartographic technician languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 46.2% |
| French | 23.1% |
| German | 7.7% |
| Dutch | 7.7% |
| Arabic | 7.7% |
| Other | 7.6% |