Cell technician demographics and statistics in the US
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Cell technician gender statistics
23.7% of cell technicians are women and 76.3% of cell technicians are men.
- Male, 76.3%
- Female, 23.7%
Cell technician gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Male | 76.3% |
| Female | 23.7% |
Cell technician gender pay gap
Women earn $1.02 for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$57,088
Female income
$58,115
Cell technician gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in cell technician positions over time. Currently, 23.7% of cell technicians are female.
Cell technician gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 77.45% | 22.55% |
| 2011 | 84.23% | 15.77% |
| 2012 | 78.67% | 21.33% |
| 2013 | 80.53% | 19.47% |
| 2014 | 78.29% | 21.71% |
| 2015 | 70.40% | 29.60% |
| 2016 | 75.05% | 24.95% |
| 2017 | 73.92% | 26.08% |
| 2018 | 75.58% | 24.42% |
| 2019 | 71.51% | 28.49% |
| 2020 | 74.17% | 25.83% |
| 2021 | 76.27% | 23.73% |
Cell technician related jobs gender ratio
We compared cell 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% |
| Cell Technician | 76% | 24% |
| Hot Cell Technician | 97% | 3% |
| Chemical Compounder | 98% | 2% |
| Precision Crop Manager | 98% | 2% |
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Cell technician demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among cell technicians is White, which makes up 52.7% of all cell technicians. Comparatively, 14.0% of cell technicians are Hispanic or Latino and 12.7% of cell technicians are Asian.
- White, 52.7%
- Hispanic or Latino, 14.0%
- Asian, 12.7%
- Black or African American, 12.5%
- Unknown, 5.9%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 2.2%
Cell technician race
| Cell technician race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 52.7% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 14.0% |
| Asian | 12.7% |
| Black or African American | 12.5% |
| Unknown | 5.9% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 2.2% |
Cell technician race and ethnicity over time
See how cell technician racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Cell technician race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 65.76% | 9.92% | 12.65% | 9.31% |
| 2011 | 63.65% | 9.02% | 12.98% | 11.58% |
| 2012 | 57.51% | 8.33% | 14.09% | 13.38% |
| 2013 | 64.15% | 8.55% | 7.96% | 14.61% |
| 2014 | 65.64% | 10.94% | 9.61% | 10.08% |
| 2015 | 57.99% | 11.81% | 10.89% | 13.19% |
| 2016 | 62.76% | 7.84% | 8.48% | 15.14% |
| 2017 | 60.27% | 9.16% | 8.52% | 15.99% |
| 2018 | 58.71% | 9.64% | 9.74% | 15.13% |
| 2019 | 58.18% | 10.93% | 9.28% | 17.46% |
| 2020 | 53.02% | 13.20% | 10.43% | 16.65% |
| 2021 | 52.65% | 12.48% | 12.74% | 14.04% |
Cell technician wage gap by race
According to our data, asian cell technicians have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Unknown cell technicians have the lowest average salary at $52,366.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $52,366 |
| White | $58,992 |
| Black or African American | $55,018 |
| Asian | $62,715 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $56,885 |
Average cell technician age
See how the average age of cell technicians varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Female
Cell 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 |
Cell technician age breakdown
The average age of cell technicians is 40+ years years old, representing 46% of the cell technician population.
Cell technician age breakdown
| Cell Technician Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 46% |
| 30-40 years | 29% |
| 20-30 years | 25% |
Cell technician educational attainment
The most common degree for cell technicians is bachelor's degree, with 42% of cell technicians earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are associate degree degree at 28% and associate degree degree at 15%.
- Bachelor's, 42%
- Associate, 28%
- High School Diploma, 15%
- Diploma, 6%
- Other Degrees, 9%
Cell technicians by degree level
| Cell technician degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 42% |
| Associate | 28% |
| High School Diploma | 15% |
| Diploma | 6% |
| Other Degrees | 9% |
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Cell technician wage gap by degree level
According to the data, cell technicians with a Bachelor's degree earn more than those without, at $51,190 annually. With a Associate degree, cell technicians earn a median annual income of $44,548 compared to $43,355 for cell technicians with an High School Diploma degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| High School Diploma or Less | $43,355 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $51,190 |
| Some College/ Associate Degree | $44,548 |
Cell technician employment statistics
Most cell technicians work for a private in the manufacturing industry.
Company size where cell technicians work
Below, you can see the size of companies where cell technicians work.
Cell technician jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 7% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 13% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 18% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 10% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 26% |
| > 10,000 employees | 25% |
Cell technician jobs by company type
Employees with the cell technician job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most cell technicians prefer to work at private companies over public companies.
Cell technician jobs by sector
| Company type | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 4% |
| Public | 31% |
| Private | 64% |
| Government | 1% |
Cell technician jobs by industry
The most common industries for cell technicians are manufacturing, health care and professional.
Cell technician industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Manufacturing | 19% |
| Fortune 500 | 13% |
| Health Care | 10% |
| Professional | 10% |
| Telecommunication | 8% |
| Technology | 7% |
| Automotive | 6% |
| Pharmaceutical | 4% |
| Transportation | 4% |
| Construction | 4% |
| Education | 3% |
| Retail | 2% |
| Finance | 2% |
| Energy | 2% |
| Media | 1% |
| Government | 1% |
| Hospitality | 1% |
| Non Profits | 1% |
| Insurance | 1% |
| Real Estate | 1% |
Cell technician turnover and employment statistics
Cell technician unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for cell technicians between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Cell technician unemployment rate by year
| Year | Cell 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 cell technician tenure
The average cell technician stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 1,035 cell technicians resumes in Zippia's database.
Cell technician tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 21% |
| 1-2 years | 31% |
| 3-4 years | 15% |
| 5-7 years | 14% |
| 8-10 years | 7% |
| 11+ years | 11% |
Cell technician LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of cell 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Cell Technician | 5.71% | - |
| Feed Research Technician | 7.88% | 51,107 |
| Team Lead For Quality Control | 8.16% | 105,010 |
| Analytical Laboratory Technician | 9.49% | 50,750 |
Similar cell technician jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Feed Research Technician | 7.88% | 51,107 |
| Team Lead For Quality Control | 8.16% | 105,010 |
| Analytical Laboratory Technician | 9.49% | 50,750 |
Foreign languages spoken by cell technicians
The most common foreign language among cell technicians is Spanish at 68.2%. The second-most popular foreign language spoken is Korean at 9.1% and Portuguese is the third-most popular at 4.5%.
- Spanish, 68.2%
- Korean, 9.1%
- Portuguese, 4.5%
- Ukrainian, 4.5%
- French, 4.5%
- Other, 9.2%
Cell technician languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 68.2% |
| Korean | 9.1% |
| Portuguese | 4.5% |
| Ukrainian | 4.5% |
| French | 4.5% |
| Other | 9.2% |
