Civil engineering technician demographics and statistics in the US
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Civil engineering technician gender statistics
17.5% of civil engineering technicians are women and 82.5% of civil engineering technicians are men.
- Male, 82.5%
- Female, 17.5%
Civil engineering technician gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Male | 82.5% |
| Female | 17.5% |
Civil engineering technician gender pay gap
Women earn 87¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$55,216
Female income
$48,295
Civil engineering technician gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in civil engineering technician positions over time. Currently, 17.5% of civil engineering technicians are female.
Civil engineering technician gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 85.59% | 14.41% |
| 2011 | 85.29% | 14.71% |
| 2012 | 86.13% | 13.87% |
| 2013 | 84.12% | 15.88% |
| 2014 | 85.27% | 14.73% |
| 2015 | 84.88% | 15.12% |
| 2016 | 85.18% | 14.82% |
| 2017 | 85.10% | 14.90% |
| 2018 | 83.55% | 16.45% |
| 2019 | 82.33% | 17.67% |
| 2020 | 83.59% | 16.41% |
| 2021 | 82.46% | 17.54% |
Civil engineering technician related jobs gender ratio
| Job title | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Civil Engineering Technician | 82% | 18% |
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Civil engineering technician demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among civil engineering technicians is White, which makes up 60.8% of all civil engineering technicians. Comparatively, 16.7% of civil engineering technicians are Hispanic or Latino and 9.5% of civil engineering technicians are Black or African American.
- White, 60.8%
- Hispanic or Latino, 16.7%
- Black or African American, 9.5%
- Asian, 7.5%
- Unknown, 4.9%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.6%
Civil engineering technician race
| Civil engineering technician race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 60.8% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 16.7% |
| Black or African American | 9.5% |
| Asian | 7.5% |
| Unknown | 4.9% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.6% |
Civil engineering technician race and ethnicity over time
See how civil engineering technician racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Civil engineering technician race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 66.07% | 9.67% | 7.20% | 14.47% |
| 2011 | 66.53% | 9.79% | 7.89% | 13.35% |
| 2012 | 65.55% | 10.19% | 8.22% | 13.49% |
| 2013 | 64.76% | 10.47% | 7.39% | 14.00% |
| 2014 | 65.95% | 9.30% | 7.69% | 14.18% |
| 2015 | 65.54% | 9.59% | 7.05% | 14.76% |
| 2016 | 64.33% | 10.00% | 7.54% | 15.11% |
| 2017 | 64.13% | 9.88% | 7.76% | 14.96% |
| 2018 | 64.10% | 9.03% | 7.72% | 16.16% |
| 2019 | 64.56% | 8.76% | 7.61% | 16.26% |
| 2020 | 62.50% | 8.10% | 7.90% | 16.23% |
| 2021 | 60.84% | 9.45% | 7.48% | 16.67% |
Civil engineering technician wage gap by race
According to our data, asian civil engineering technicians have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Black or african american civil engineering technicians have the lowest average salary at $53,536.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $55,543 |
| White | $55,591 |
| Black or African American | $53,536 |
| Asian | $57,069 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $54,405 |
Average civil engineering technician age
See how the average age of civil engineering technicians varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Civil engineering technician age by race and gender
| Race | Male age | Female age |
|---|---|---|
| Black or African American | 46 | 48 |
| Unknown | 43 | 45.5 |
| Asian | 50 | 47 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 42 | 44 |
| White | 46.5 | 47 |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 47 |
Civil engineering technician age breakdown
The average age of civil engineering technicians is 40+ years years old, representing 64% of the civil engineering technician population.
Civil engineering technician age breakdown
| Civil Engineering Technician Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 64% |
| 30-40 years | 24% |
| 20-30 years | 12% |
Civil engineering technician educational attainment
The most common degree for civil engineering technicians is associate degree, with 44% of civil engineering technicians earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are bachelor's degree degree at 42% and bachelor's degree degree at 5%.
- Associate, 44%
- Bachelor's, 42%
- High School Diploma, 5%
- Master's, 4%
- Other Degrees, 5%
Civil engineering technicians by degree level
| Civil engineering technician degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Associate | 44% |
| Bachelor's | 42% |
| High School Diploma | 5% |
| Master's | 4% |
| Other Degrees | 5% |
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Civil engineering technician wage gap by degree level
According to the data, civil engineering technicians with a Master's degree earn more than those without, at $60,138 annually. With a Associate degree, civil engineering technicians earn a median annual income of $57,258 compared to $56,313 for civil engineering technicians with an Bachelor's degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| Master's Degree | $60,138 |
| High School Diploma or Less | $53,475 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $56,313 |
| Some College/ Associate Degree | $57,258 |
Civil engineering technician employment statistics
Most civil engineering technicians work for a private in the professional industry.
Company size where civil engineering technicians work
Below, you can see the size of companies where civil engineering technicians work.
Civil engineering technician jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 6% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 25% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 32% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 6% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 18% |
| > 10,000 employees | 13% |
Civil engineering technician jobs by company type
Employees with the civil engineering technician job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most civil engineering technicians prefer to work at private companies over government companies.
Civil engineering technician jobs by sector
| Company type | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 1% |
| Public | 11% |
| Private | 70% |
| Government | 19% |
Civil engineering technician jobs by industry
The most common industries for civil engineering technicians are professional, government and technology.
Civil engineering technician industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Professional | 32% |
| Government | 16% |
| Construction | 10% |
| Technology | 10% |
| Manufacturing | 5% |
| Fortune 500 | 4% |
| Health Care | 3% |
| Non Profits | 3% |
| Media | 2% |
| Transportation | 2% |
| Finance | 2% |
| Hospitality | 2% |
| Retail | 2% |
| Energy | 2% |
| Internet | 1% |
| Utilities | 1% |
| Start-up | 1% |
| Insurance | 1% |
| Real Estate | 1% |
| Education | 1% |
Civil engineering technician turnover and employment statistics
Civil engineering technician unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for civil engineering technicians between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Civil engineering technician unemployment rate by year
| Year | Civil engineering technician unemployment rate |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 7.39% |
| 2011 | 6.06% |
| 2012 | 5.70% |
| 2013 | 4.72% |
| 2014 | 3.88% |
| 2015 | 3.16% |
| 2016 | 3.28% |
| 2017 | 3.12% |
| 2018 | 1.97% |
| 2019 | 2.84% |
| 2020 | 3.91% |
| 2021 | 4.04% |
Average civil engineering technician tenure
The average civil engineering technician stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 1,750 civil engineering technicians resumes in Zippia's database.
Civil engineering technician tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 19% |
| 1-2 years | 33% |
| 3-4 years | 17% |
| 5-7 years | 14% |
| 8-10 years | 5% |
| 11+ years | 11% |
Civil engineering technician LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of civil engineering 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Survey Rodman | 4.94% | 2,122 |
| Electronic Drafter | 5.61% | 4,983 |
| Contract-Drafter | 5.82% | 10,033 |
| Civil Engineering Technician | 6.29% | - |
| Electrical Engineering Technician | 8.40% | 133,838 |
Similar civil engineering technician jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Survey Rodman | 4.94% | 2,122 |
| Electronic Drafter | 5.61% | 4,983 |
| Contract-Drafter | 5.82% | 10,033 |
| Electrical Engineering Technician | 8.40% | 133,838 |
Foreign languages spoken by civil engineering technicians
The most common foreign language among civil engineering technicians is Spanish at 42.5%. The second-most popular foreign language spoken is French at 10.0% and German is the third-most popular at 7.5%.
- Spanish, 42.5%
- French, 10.0%
- German, 7.5%
- Portuguese, 5.0%
- Chinese, 5.0%
- Other, 30.0%
Civil engineering technician languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 42.5% |
| French | 10.0% |
| German | 7.5% |
| Portuguese | 5.0% |
| Chinese | 5.0% |
| Other | 30.0% |
