Cleanroom technician demographics and statistics in the US
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Cleanroom technician demographics by:
Cleanroom technician gender statistics
30.8% of cleanroom technicians are women and 69.2% of cleanroom technicians are men.
- Male, 69.2%
- Female, 30.8%
Cleanroom technician gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Male | 69.2% |
| Female | 30.8% |
Cleanroom technician gender pay gap
Women earn 91¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$30,818
Female income
$28,035
Cleanroom technician gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in cleanroom technician positions over time. Currently, 30.8% of cleanroom technicians are female.
Cleanroom technician gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 73.92% | 26.08% |
| 2011 | 73.46% | 26.54% |
| 2012 | 74.77% | 25.23% |
| 2013 | 71.66% | 28.34% |
| 2014 | 73.42% | 26.58% |
| 2015 | 72.82% | 27.18% |
| 2016 | 73.29% | 26.71% |
| 2017 | 73.16% | 26.84% |
| 2018 | 70.80% | 29.20% |
| 2019 | 68.99% | 31.01% |
| 2020 | 70.85% | 29.15% |
| 2021 | 69.18% | 30.82% |
Cleanroom technician related jobs gender ratio
| Job title | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Cleanroom Technician | 69% | 31% |
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Cleanroom technician demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among cleanroom technicians is White, which makes up 60.0% of all cleanroom technicians. Comparatively, 16.8% of cleanroom technicians are Hispanic or Latino and 9.5% of cleanroom technicians are Black or African American.
- White, 60.0%
- Hispanic or Latino, 16.8%
- Black or African American, 9.5%
- Asian, 8.2%
- Unknown, 4.9%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.6%
Cleanroom technician race
| Cleanroom technician race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 60.0% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 16.8% |
| Black or African American | 9.5% |
| Asian | 8.2% |
| Unknown | 4.9% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.6% |
Cleanroom technician race and ethnicity over time
See how cleanroom technician racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Cleanroom technician race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 65.20% | 9.74% | 7.88% | 14.60% |
| 2011 | 65.66% | 9.85% | 8.56% | 13.47% |
| 2012 | 64.68% | 10.26% | 8.89% | 13.61% |
| 2013 | 63.90% | 10.53% | 8.06% | 14.12% |
| 2014 | 65.08% | 9.37% | 8.37% | 14.30% |
| 2015 | 64.67% | 9.66% | 7.72% | 14.88% |
| 2016 | 63.46% | 10.07% | 8.22% | 15.24% |
| 2017 | 63.27% | 9.94% | 8.43% | 15.08% |
| 2018 | 63.24% | 9.09% | 8.39% | 16.28% |
| 2019 | 63.69% | 8.82% | 8.29% | 16.39% |
| 2020 | 61.63% | 8.17% | 8.57% | 16.35% |
| 2021 | 59.97% | 9.52% | 8.15% | 16.79% |
Cleanroom technician wage gap by race
According to our data, asian cleanroom technicians have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Black or african american cleanroom technicians have the lowest average salary at $30,185.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $30,948 |
| White | $30,972 |
| Black or African American | $30,185 |
| Asian | $31,526 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $30,475 |
Average cleanroom technician age
See how the average age of cleanroom technicians varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Cleanroom 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 |
Cleanroom technician age breakdown
The average age of cleanroom technicians is 40+ years years old, representing 64% of the cleanroom technician population.
Cleanroom technician age breakdown
| Cleanroom Technician Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 64% |
| 30-40 years | 24% |
| 20-30 years | 12% |
Cleanroom technician educational attainment
The most common degree for cleanroom technicians is bachelor's degree, with 33% of cleanroom technicians earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are high school diploma degree at 29% and high school diploma degree at 24%.
- Bachelor's, 33%
- High School Diploma, 29%
- Associate, 24%
- Diploma, 7%
- Other Degrees, 7%
Cleanroom technicians by degree level
| Cleanroom technician degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 33% |
| High School Diploma | 29% |
| Associate | 24% |
| Diploma | 7% |
| Other Degrees | 7% |
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Cleanroom technician wage gap by degree level
According to the data, cleanroom technicians with a Master's degree earn more than those without, at $32,649 annually. With a Associate degree, cleanroom technicians earn a median annual income of $31,707 compared to $31,324 for cleanroom technicians with an Bachelor's degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| Master's Degree | $32,649 |
| High School Diploma or Less | $30,199 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $31,324 |
| Some College/ Associate Degree | $31,707 |
Cleanroom technician employment statistics
Most cleanroom technicians work for a private in the technology industry.
Company size where cleanroom technicians work
Below, you can see the size of companies where cleanroom technicians work.
Cleanroom technician jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 5% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 13% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 21% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 6% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 29% |
| > 10,000 employees | 27% |
Cleanroom technician jobs by company type
Employees with the cleanroom technician job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most cleanroom technicians prefer to work at private companies over public companies.
Cleanroom technician jobs by sector
| Company type | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 8% |
| Public | 35% |
| Private | 55% |
| Government | 2% |
Cleanroom technician jobs by industry
The most common industries for cleanroom technicians are technology, manufacturing and health care.
Cleanroom technician industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Technology | 21% |
| Manufacturing | 18% |
| Fortune 500 | 13% |
| Health Care | 11% |
| Professional | 9% |
| Education | 7% |
| Pharmaceutical | 5% |
| Telecommunication | 2% |
| Construction | 2% |
| Retail | 2% |
| Start-up | 2% |
| Government | 1% |
| Internet | 1% |
| Automotive | 1% |
| Energy | 1% |
| Non Profits | 1% |
| Utilities | 1% |
| Real Estate | 1% |
| Hospitality | 1% |
| Finance | 1% |
Cleanroom technician turnover and employment statistics
Cleanroom technician unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for cleanroom technicians between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Cleanroom technician unemployment rate by year
| Year | Cleanroom 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 cleanroom technician tenure
The average cleanroom technician stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 323 cleanroom technicians resumes in Zippia's database.
Cleanroom technician tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 29% |
| 1-2 years | 34% |
| 3-4 years | 15% |
| 5-7 years | 11% |
| 8-10 years | 5% |
| 11+ years | 6% |
Cleanroom technician LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of cleanroom 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Levelman | 4.94% | 348 |
| Detailer/Designer | 5.61% | 51,517 |
| Assistant Drafter | 5.82% | 2,165 |
| Cleanroom Technician | 6.29% | - |
| Optoelectronic Technician | 8.40% | 13,256 |
Similar cleanroom technician jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Levelman | 4.94% | 348 |
| Detailer/Designer | 5.61% | 51,517 |
| Assistant Drafter | 5.82% | 2,165 |
| Optoelectronic Technician | 8.40% | 13,256 |
Foreign languages spoken by cleanroom technicians
The most common foreign language among cleanroom technicians is Spanish at 64.7%. The second-most popular foreign language spoken is Chinese at 5.9% and French is the third-most popular at 5.9%.
- Spanish, 64.7%
- Chinese, 5.9%
- French, 5.9%
- Dari, 5.9%
- Carrier, 5.9%
- Other, 11.7%
Cleanroom technician languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 64.7% |
| Chinese | 5.9% |
| French | 5.9% |
| Dari | 5.9% |
| Carrier | 5.9% |
| Other | 11.7% |
