Civil technician demographics and statistics in the US
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Civil technician gender statistics
14.5% of civil technicians are women and 85.5% of civil technicians are men.
- Male, 85.5%
- Female, 14.5%
Civil technician gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Male | 85.5% |
| Female | 14.5% |
Civil technician gender pay gap
Women earn 90¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$56,628
Female income
$50,840
Civil technician gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in civil technician positions over time. Currently, 14.5% of civil technicians are female.
Civil technician gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 88.15% | 11.85% |
| 2011 | 87.90% | 12.10% |
| 2012 | 88.61% | 11.39% |
| 2013 | 86.91% | 13.09% |
| 2014 | 87.88% | 12.12% |
| 2015 | 87.55% | 12.45% |
| 2016 | 87.81% | 12.19% |
| 2017 | 87.74% | 12.26% |
| 2018 | 86.42% | 13.58% |
| 2019 | 85.38% | 14.62% |
| 2020 | 86.45% | 13.55% |
| 2021 | 85.49% | 14.51% |
Civil technician related jobs gender ratio
| Job title | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Civil Technician | 85% | 15% |
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Civil technician demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among civil technicians is White, which makes up 60.6% of all civil technicians. Comparatively, 16.8% of civil technicians are Hispanic or Latino and 9.5% of civil technicians are Black or African American.
- White, 60.6%
- Hispanic or Latino, 16.8%
- Black or African American, 9.5%
- Asian, 7.5%
- Unknown, 4.9%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.7%
Civil technician race
| Civil technician race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 60.6% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 16.8% |
| Black or African American | 9.5% |
| Asian | 7.5% |
| Unknown | 4.9% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.7% |
Civil technician race and ethnicity over time
See how civil technician racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Civil technician race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 65.87% | 9.75% | 7.19% | 14.61% |
| 2011 | 66.33% | 9.86% | 7.87% | 13.49% |
| 2012 | 65.35% | 10.27% | 8.20% | 13.63% |
| 2013 | 64.56% | 10.54% | 7.37% | 14.14% |
| 2014 | 65.75% | 9.38% | 7.67% | 14.32% |
| 2015 | 65.34% | 9.67% | 7.03% | 14.89% |
| 2016 | 64.13% | 10.08% | 7.52% | 15.25% |
| 2017 | 63.93% | 9.95% | 7.74% | 15.10% |
| 2018 | 63.91% | 9.10% | 7.70% | 16.30% |
| 2019 | 64.36% | 8.83% | 7.60% | 16.40% |
| 2020 | 62.30% | 8.18% | 7.88% | 16.37% |
| 2021 | 60.64% | 9.53% | 7.46% | 16.81% |
Civil technician wage gap by race
According to our data, asian civil technicians have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Black or african american civil technicians have the lowest average salary at $55,236.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $56,898 |
| White | $56,937 |
| Black or African American | $55,236 |
| Asian | $58,153 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $55,957 |
Average civil technician age
See how the average age of civil technicians varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Female
Civil 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 technician age breakdown
The average age of civil technicians is 40+ years years old, representing 64% of the civil technician population.
Civil technician age breakdown
| Civil Technician Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 64% |
| 30-40 years | 24% |
| 20-30 years | 12% |
Civil technician educational attainment
The most common degree for civil technicians is associate degree, with 35% of civil technicians earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are bachelor's degree degree at 32% and bachelor's degree degree at 19%.
- Associate, 35%
- Bachelor's, 32%
- High School Diploma, 19%
- Diploma, 7%
- Other Degrees, 7%
Civil technicians by degree level
| Civil technician degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Associate | 35% |
| Bachelor's | 32% |
| High School Diploma | 19% |
| Diploma | 7% |
| Other Degrees | 7% |
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Civil technician wage gap by degree level
According to the data, civil technicians with a Master's degree earn more than those without, at $60,657 annually. With a Associate degree, civil technicians earn a median annual income of $58,308 compared to $57,531 for civil technicians with an Bachelor's degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| Master's Degree | $60,657 |
| High School Diploma or Less | $55,186 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $57,531 |
| Some College/ Associate Degree | $58,308 |
Civil technician employment statistics
Most civil technicians work for a private in the professional industry.
Company size where civil technicians work
Below, you can see the size of companies where civil technicians work.
Civil technician jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 9% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 17% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 29% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 8% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 25% |
| > 10,000 employees | 12% |
Civil technician jobs by company type
Employees with the civil technician job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most civil technicians prefer to work at private companies over public companies.
Civil technician jobs by sector
| Company type | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 2% |
| Public | 22% |
| Private | 66% |
| Government | 10% |
Civil technician jobs by industry
The most common industries for civil technicians are professional, construction and technology.
Civil technician industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Professional | 30% |
| Construction | 11% |
| Technology | 11% |
| Telecommunication | 10% |
| Government | 10% |
| Manufacturing | 6% |
| Fortune 500 | 4% |
| Media | 3% |
| Finance | 3% |
| Energy | 2% |
| Health Care | 2% |
| Education | 2% |
| Pharmaceutical | 1% |
| Transportation | 1% |
| Internet | 1% |
| Utilities | 1% |
| Real Estate | 1% |
| Retail | 1% |
| Start-up | 1% |
Civil technician turnover and employment statistics
Civil technician unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for civil technicians between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Civil technician unemployment rate by year
| Year | Civil 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 technician tenure
The average civil technician stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 299 civil technicians resumes in Zippia's database.
Civil technician tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 30% |
| 1-2 years | 34% |
| 3-4 years | 10% |
| 5-7 years | 15% |
| 8-10 years | 5% |
| 11+ years | 6% |
Civil technician LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of civil 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Transit Survey Worker | 4.94% | 21,699 |
| Design Drafter | 5.61% | 39,125 |
| Autocad Operator | 5.82% | 27,082 |
| Civil Technician | 6.29% | - |
| Reliability Technician | 8.40% | 38,743 |
Similar civil technician jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Transit Survey Worker | 4.94% | 21,699 |
| Design Drafter | 5.61% | 39,125 |
| Autocad Operator | 5.82% | 27,082 |
| Reliability Technician | 8.40% | 38,743 |
Foreign languages spoken by civil technicians
The most common foreign language among civil technicians is Spanish at 50.0%. The second-most popular foreign language spoken is Portuguese at 25.0% and Carrier is the third-most popular at 25.0%.
- Spanish, 50.0%
- Portuguese, 25.0%
- Carrier, 25.0%
Civil technician languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 50.0% |
| Portuguese | 25.0% |
| Carrier | 25.0% |