Chemical dependency technician demographics and statistics in the US
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Chemical dependency technician demographics by:
Chemical dependency technician gender statistics
64.7% of chemical dependency technicians are women and 35.3% of chemical dependency technicians are men.
- Female, 64.7%
- Male, 35.3%
Chemical dependency technician gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Female | 64.7% |
| Male | 35.3% |
Chemical dependency technician gender pay gap
Women earn 99¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$35,315
Female income
$35,045
Chemical dependency technician gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in chemical dependency technician positions over time. Currently, 64.7% of chemical dependency technicians are female.
Chemical dependency technician gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 37.58% | 62.42% |
| 2011 | 36.40% | 63.60% |
| 2012 | 39.53% | 60.47% |
| 2013 | 40.96% | 59.04% |
| 2014 | 37.16% | 62.84% |
| 2015 | 36.34% | 63.66% |
| 2016 | 37.12% | 62.88% |
| 2017 | 34.21% | 65.79% |
| 2018 | 36.64% | 63.36% |
| 2019 | 37.45% | 62.55% |
| 2020 | 30.83% | 69.17% |
| 2021 | 35.26% | 64.74% |
Chemical dependency technician related jobs gender ratio
We compared chemical dependency 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% |
| Chemical Dependency Technician | 35% | 65% |
| Hot Cell Technician | 97% | 3% |
| Chemical Compounder | 98% | 2% |
| Precision Crop Manager | 98% | 2% |
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Chemical dependency technician demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among chemical dependency technicians is White, which makes up 66.6% of all chemical dependency technicians. Comparatively, 17.0% of chemical dependency technicians are Hispanic or Latino and 6.2% of chemical dependency technicians are Black or African American.
- White, 66.6%
- Hispanic or Latino, 17.0%
- Black or African American, 6.2%
- Asian, 5.5%
- Unknown, 4.3%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.4%
Chemical dependency technician race
| Chemical dependency technician race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 66.6% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 17.0% |
| Black or African American | 6.2% |
| Asian | 5.5% |
| Unknown | 4.3% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.4% |
Chemical dependency technician race and ethnicity over time
See how chemical dependency technician racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Chemical dependency technician race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 71.68% | 8.54% | 6.03% | 12.25% |
| 2011 | 72.72% | 8.01% | 4.77% | 11.70% |
| 2012 | 73.12% | 7.50% | 6.88% | 10.84% |
| 2013 | 73.99% | 7.69% | 5.58% | 11.22% |
| 2014 | 70.39% | 9.93% | 6.27% | 10.92% |
| 2015 | 69.97% | 8.05% | 6.17% | 13.45% |
| 2016 | 69.80% | 7.40% | 6.63% | 14.15% |
| 2017 | 71.82% | 7.76% | 5.91% | 13.16% |
| 2018 | 70.33% | 6.35% | 6.97% | 12.58% |
| 2019 | 71.65% | 7.00% | 6.85% | 13.42% |
| 2020 | 67.40% | 9.01% | 4.92% | 14.48% |
| 2021 | 66.62% | 6.24% | 5.45% | 16.97% |
Chemical dependency technician wage gap by race
According to our data, unknown chemical dependency technicians have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Black or african american chemical dependency technicians have the lowest average salary at $34,794.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $35,880 |
| White | $35,695 |
| Black or African American | $34,794 |
| Asian | $34,967 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $35,250 |
Average chemical dependency technician age
See how the average age of chemical dependency technicians varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Female
Chemical dependency technician age by race and gender
| Race | Male age | Female age |
|---|---|---|
| Unknown | 45 | |
| White | 45 | 45 |
| Black or African American | 48 | 44 |
| Asian | 39.5 | 43 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 41 | 39 |
Chemical dependency technician age breakdown
The average age of chemical dependency technicians is 40+ years years old, representing 59% of the chemical dependency technician population.
Chemical dependency technician age breakdown
| Chemical Dependency Technician Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 59% |
| 30-40 years | 24% |
| 20-30 years | 17% |
Chemical dependency technician educational attainment
The most common degree for chemical dependency technicians is bachelor's degree, with 49% of chemical dependency technicians earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are associate degree degree at 23% and associate degree degree at 10%.
- Bachelor's, 49%
- Associate, 23%
- High School Diploma, 10%
- Master's, 8%
- Other Degrees, 10%
Chemical dependency technicians by degree level
| Chemical dependency technician degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 49% |
| Associate | 23% |
| High School Diploma | 10% |
| Master's | 8% |
| Other Degrees | 10% |
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Chemical dependency technician wage gap by degree level
According to the data, chemical dependency technicians with a Associate degree earn more than those without, at $35,569 annually. With a Bachelor's degree, chemical dependency technicians earn a median annual income of $35,231 compared to $35,091 for chemical dependency technicians with an High School Diploma degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| High School Diploma or Less | $35,091 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $35,231 |
| Some College/ Associate Degree | $35,569 |
Chemical dependency technician employment statistics
Most chemical dependency technicians work for a private in the health care industry.
Company size where chemical dependency technicians work
Below, you can see the size of companies where chemical dependency technicians work.
Chemical dependency technician jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 11% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 32% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 36% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 7% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 10% |
| > 10,000 employees | 4% |
Chemical dependency technician jobs by company type
Employees with the chemical dependency technician job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most chemical dependency technicians prefer to work at private companies over public companies.
Chemical dependency technician jobs by sector
| Company type | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 3% |
| Public | 7% |
| Private | 85% |
| Government | 5% |
Chemical dependency technician jobs by industry
The most common industries for chemical dependency technicians are health care, non profits and professional.
Chemical dependency technician industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Health Care | 50% |
| Non Profits | 11% |
| Professional | 11% |
| Finance | 3% |
| Government | 3% |
| Start-up | 3% |
| Education | 2% |
| Manufacturing | 2% |
| Real Estate | 2% |
| Hospitality | 2% |
| Retail | 2% |
| Technology | 2% |
| Transportation | 1% |
| Internet | 1% |
| Media | 1% |
| Utilities | 1% |
| Construction | 1% |
| Fortune 500 | 1% |
| Energy | 1% |
| Insurance | 1% |
Chemical dependency technician turnover and employment statistics
Chemical dependency technician unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for chemical dependency technicians between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Chemical dependency technician unemployment rate by year
| Year | Chemical dependency technician unemployment rate |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 6.02% |
| 2011 | 5.35% |
| 2012 | 4.78% |
| 2013 | 4.95% |
| 2014 | 3.72% |
| 2015 | 3.30% |
| 2016 | 2.72% |
| 2017 | 3.25% |
| 2018 | 2.01% |
| 2019 | 1.67% |
| 2020 | 4.01% |
| 2021 | 1.97% |
Average chemical dependency technician tenure
The average chemical dependency technician stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 1,062 chemical dependency technicians resumes in Zippia's database.
Chemical dependency technician tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 28% |
| 1-2 years | 37% |
| 3-4 years | 12% |
| 5-7 years | 15% |
| 8-10 years | 4% |
| 11+ years | 4% |
Chemical dependency technician LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of chemical dependency 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Science Technician | 5.71% | 16,073 |
| Agronomy Technician | 7.88% | 24,721 |
| Lie Detector Operator | 8.16% | 30,293 |
| Chemical Dependency Technician | 9.49% | - |
Similar chemical dependency technician jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Science Technician | 5.71% | 16,073 |
| Agronomy Technician | 7.88% | 24,721 |
| Lie Detector Operator | 8.16% | 30,293 |
Foreign languages spoken by chemical dependency technicians
The most common foreign language among chemical dependency technicians is Spanish at 60.0%. The second-most popular foreign language spoken is French at 13.3% and Sami is the third-most popular at 6.7%.
- Spanish, 60.0%
- French, 13.3%
- Sami, 6.7%
- German, 6.7%
- Carrier, 6.7%
- Other, 6.6%
Chemical dependency technician languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 60.0% |
| French | 13.3% |
| Sami | 6.7% |
| German | 6.7% |
| Carrier | 6.7% |
| Other | 6.6% |