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Chemical dependency technician demographics and statistics in the US

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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

GenderPercentages
Female64.7%
Male35.3%

Chemical dependency technician gender pay gap

Women earn 99¢ for every $1 earned by men

male-income
Male income
$35,315
female-income
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.
Male
Female
100%
80%
60%
40%
20%
0%
2010
2011
2012
2013
2014
2015
2016
2017
2018
2019
2020
2021

Chemical dependency technician gender ratio by year

YearMaleFemale
201037.58%62.42%
201136.40%63.60%
201239.53%60.47%
201340.96%59.04%
201437.16%62.84%
201536.34%63.66%
201637.12%62.88%
201734.21%65.79%
201836.64%63.36%
201937.45%62.55%
202030.83%69.17%
202135.26%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 titleMaleFemale
Feed Research Aide13%87%
Taste Tester15%85%
Formula Technician27%73%
Chemical Dependency Technician35%65%
Hot Cell Technician97%3%
Chemical Compounder98%2%
Precision Crop Manager98%2%

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 racePercentages
White66.6%
Hispanic or Latino17.0%
Black or African American6.2%
Asian5.5%
Unknown4.3%
American Indian and Alaska Native0.4%

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

YearWhiteBlack or African AmericanAsianHispanic or Latino
201071.68%8.54%6.03%12.25%
201172.72%8.01%4.77%11.70%
201273.12%7.50%6.88%10.84%
201373.99%7.69%5.58%11.22%
201470.39%9.93%6.27%10.92%
201569.97%8.05%6.17%13.45%
201669.80%7.40%6.63%14.15%
201771.82%7.76%5.91%13.16%
201870.33%6.35%6.97%12.58%
201971.65%7.00%6.85%13.42%
202067.40%9.01%4.92%14.48%
202166.62%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.
$37,000
$36,000
$35,000
$34,000
Unknown
White
Black or African American
Asian
Hispanic or Latino
EthnicitySalary
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.
Male
Female

Chemical dependency technician age by race and gender

RaceMale ageFemale age
Unknown45
White4545
Black or African American4844
Asian39.543
Hispanic or Latino4139

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.

40+ years

30-40 years

20-30 years


Chemical dependency technician age breakdown

Chemical Dependency Technician YearsPercentages
40+ years59%
30-40 years24%
20-30 years17%

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 degreePercentages
Bachelor's49%
Associate23%
High School Diploma10%
Master's8%
Other Degrees10%

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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.
$37,000
$36,000
$35,000
High School Diploma or Less
Bachelor's Degree
Some College/ Associate Degree
EducationSalary
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.

< 50 employees

50 - 100 employees

100 - 500 employees

500 - 1,000 employees

1,000 - 10,000 employees

> 10,000

Chemical dependency technician jobs by employer size

Company sizePercentages
< 50 employees11%
50 - 100 employees32%
100 - 500 employees36%
500 - 1,000 employees7%
1,000 - 10,000 employees10%
> 10,000 employees4%

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.

Education

Public

Private

Government

Chemical dependency technician jobs by sector

Company typePercentages
Education3%
Public7%
Private85%
Government5%

Chemical dependency technician jobs by industry

The most common industries for chemical dependency technicians are health care, non profits and professional.

Health Care

Non Profits

Professional

Finance

Government

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

YearChemical dependency technician unemployment rate
20106.02%
20115.35%
20124.78%
20134.95%
20143.72%
20153.30%
20162.72%
20173.25%
20182.01%
20191.67%
20204.01%
20211.97%

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.

Less than one year

1-2 years

3-4 years

5-7 years

8-10 years

11+ years

Chemical dependency technician tenure statistics

Number of yearsPercentages
Less than 1 year28%
1-2 years37%
3-4 years12%
5-7 years15%
8-10 years4%
11+ years4%

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 titleLGBTJob openings
Science Technician5.71%16,073
Agronomy Technician7.88%24,721
Lie Detector Operator8.16%30,293
Chemical Dependency Technician9.49%-

Similar chemical dependency technician jobs LGBT demographics

ProfessionPercentages of LGBT Job openings
Science Technician5.71%16,073
Agronomy Technician7.88%24,721
Lie Detector Operator8.16%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 languagePercentages
Spanish60.0%
French13.3%
Sami6.7%
German6.7%
Carrier6.7%
Other6.6%

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