Color technician demographics and statistics in the US
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Color technician gender statistics
40.6% of color technicians are women and 59.4% of color technicians are men.
- Male, 59.4%
- Female, 40.6%
Color technician gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Male | 59.4% |
| Female | 40.6% |
Color technician gender pay gap
Women earn 98¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$55,305
Female income
$54,372
Color technician gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in color technician positions over time. Currently, 40.6% of color technicians are female.
Color technician gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 61.77% | 38.23% |
| 2011 | 60.57% | 39.43% |
| 2012 | 63.70% | 36.30% |
| 2013 | 65.06% | 34.94% |
| 2014 | 61.35% | 38.65% |
| 2015 | 60.51% | 39.49% |
| 2016 | 61.31% | 38.69% |
| 2017 | 58.25% | 41.75% |
| 2018 | 60.81% | 39.19% |
| 2019 | 61.64% | 38.36% |
| 2020 | 54.47% | 45.53% |
| 2021 | 59.38% | 40.62% |
Color technician related jobs gender ratio
We compared color 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% |
| Color Technician | 59% | 41% |
| Hot Cell Technician | 97% | 3% |
| Chemical Compounder | 98% | 2% |
| Precision Crop Manager | 98% | 2% |
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Color technician demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among color technicians is White, which makes up 64.5% of all color technicians. Comparatively, 17.6% of color technicians are Hispanic or Latino and 7.3% of color technicians are Black or African American.
- White, 64.5%
- Hispanic or Latino, 17.6%
- Black or African American, 7.3%
- Asian, 5.8%
- Unknown, 4.4%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.4%
Color technician race
| Color technician race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 64.5% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 17.6% |
| Black or African American | 7.3% |
| Asian | 5.8% |
| Unknown | 4.4% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.4% |
Color technician race and ethnicity over time
See how color technician racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Color technician race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 69.58% | 9.61% | 6.37% | 12.90% |
| 2011 | 70.62% | 9.08% | 5.11% | 12.35% |
| 2012 | 71.02% | 8.57% | 7.21% | 11.49% |
| 2013 | 71.88% | 8.76% | 5.92% | 11.87% |
| 2014 | 68.29% | 11.00% | 6.60% | 11.57% |
| 2015 | 67.86% | 9.12% | 6.51% | 14.10% |
| 2016 | 67.70% | 8.47% | 6.96% | 14.80% |
| 2017 | 69.72% | 8.83% | 6.24% | 13.81% |
| 2018 | 68.23% | 7.42% | 7.30% | 13.23% |
| 2019 | 69.55% | 8.07% | 7.19% | 14.07% |
| 2020 | 65.30% | 10.08% | 5.26% | 15.13% |
| 2021 | 64.52% | 7.31% | 5.79% | 17.62% |
Color technician wage gap by race
According to our data, unknown color technicians have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Black or african american color technicians have the lowest average salary at $53,513.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $57,284 |
| White | $56,634 |
| Black or African American | $53,513 |
| Asian | $54,106 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $55,080 |
Average color technician age
See how the average age of color technicians varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Female
Color 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 |
Color technician age breakdown
The average age of color technicians is 40+ years years old, representing 59% of the color technician population.
Color technician age breakdown
| Color Technician Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 59% |
| 30-40 years | 24% |
| 20-30 years | 17% |
Color technician educational attainment
The most common degree for color technicians is bachelor's degree, with 47% of color technicians earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are high school diploma degree at 26% and high school diploma degree at 21%.
- Bachelor's, 47%
- High School Diploma, 26%
- Associate, 21%
- Master's, 1%
- Other Degrees, 5%
Color technicians by degree level
| Color technician degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 47% |
| High School Diploma | 26% |
| Associate | 21% |
| Master's | 1% |
| Other Degrees | 5% |
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Color technician wage gap by degree level
According to the data, color technicians with a Associate degree earn more than those without, at $56,190 annually. With a Bachelor's degree, color technicians earn a median annual income of $55,014 compared to $54,530 for color technicians with an High School Diploma degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| High School Diploma or Less | $54,530 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $55,014 |
| Some College/ Associate Degree | $56,190 |
Color technician employment statistics
Most color technicians work for a private in the manufacturing industry.
Company size where color technicians work
Below, you can see the size of companies where color technicians work.
Color technician jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 7% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 20% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 26% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 7% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 21% |
| > 10,000 employees | 20% |
Color technician jobs by company type
Employees with the color technician job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most color technicians prefer to work at private companies over public companies.
Color technician jobs by sector
| Company type | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 16% |
| Public | 24% |
| Private | 58% |
| Government | 2% |
Color technician jobs by industry
The most common industries for color technicians are manufacturing, education and retail.
Color technician industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Manufacturing | 31% |
| Education | 16% |
| Retail | 9% |
| Fortune 500 | 8% |
| Technology | 7% |
| Professional | 6% |
| Media | 5% |
| Transportation | 3% |
| Finance | 2% |
| Government | 2% |
| Energy | 2% |
| Health Care | 2% |
| Construction | 2% |
| Internet | 1% |
| Automotive | 1% |
| Non Profits | 1% |
| Real Estate | 1% |
| Hospitality | 1% |
| Start-up | 1% |
| Telecommunication | 1% |
Color technician turnover and employment statistics
Color technician unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for color technicians between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Color technician unemployment rate by year
| Year | Color 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 color technician tenure
The average color technician stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 511 color technicians resumes in Zippia's database.
Color technician tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 19% |
| 1-2 years | 32% |
| 3-4 years | 12% |
| 5-7 years | 17% |
| 8-10 years | 7% |
| 11+ years | 13% |
Color technician LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of color 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Serology Technician | 5.71% | 8,613 |
| Dairy And Food Laboratory Assistant | 7.88% | 88,079 |
| Professional Research Assistant | 8.16% | 91,813 |
| Color Technician | 9.49% | - |
Similar color technician jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Serology Technician | 5.71% | 8,613 |
| Dairy And Food Laboratory Assistant | 7.88% | 88,079 |
| Professional Research Assistant | 8.16% | 91,813 |
Foreign languages spoken by color technicians
- Spanish, 100.0%
Color technician languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 100.0% |
