Commissioning technician demographics and statistics in the US
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Commissioning technician gender statistics
4.9% of commissioning technicians are women and 95.1% of commissioning technicians are men.
- Male, 95.1%
- Female, 4.9%
Commissioning technician gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Male | 95.1% |
| Female | 4.9% |
Commissioning technician gender pay gap
Women earn 97¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$71,790
Female income
$69,868
Commissioning technician gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in commissioning technician positions over time. Currently, 4.9% of commissioning technicians are female.
Commissioning technician gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 91.37% | 8.63% |
| 2011 | 91.18% | 8.82% |
| 2012 | 91.71% | 8.29% |
| 2013 | 90.42% | 9.58% |
| 2014 | 91.16% | 8.84% |
| 2015 | 90.91% | 9.09% |
| 2016 | 91.10% | 8.90% |
| 2017 | 91.05% | 8.95% |
| 2018 | 95.82% | 4.18% |
| 2019 | 96.36% | 3.64% |
| 2020 | 96.14% | 3.86% |
| 2021 | 95.11% | 4.89% |
Commissioning technician related jobs gender ratio
| Job title | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Commissioning Technician | 95% | 5% |
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Commissioning technician demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among commissioning technicians is White, which makes up 70.8% of all commissioning technicians. Comparatively, 10.4% of commissioning technicians are Hispanic or Latino and 8.0% of commissioning technicians are Asian.
- White, 70.8%
- Hispanic or Latino, 10.4%
- Asian, 8.0%
- Black or African American, 6.3%
- Unknown, 4.3%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.2%
Commissioning technician race
| Commissioning technician race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 70.8% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 10.4% |
| Asian | 8.0% |
| Black or African American | 6.3% |
| Unknown | 4.3% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.2% |
Commissioning technician race and ethnicity over time
See how commissioning technician racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Commissioning technician race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 73.17% | 7.08% | 7.89% | 9.54% |
| 2011 | 73.63% | 7.19% | 8.58% | 8.42% |
| 2012 | 72.65% | 7.60% | 8.91% | 8.56% |
| 2013 | 71.86% | 7.87% | 8.07% | 9.07% |
| 2014 | 73.05% | 6.71% | 8.38% | 9.25% |
| 2015 | 72.64% | 7.00% | 7.74% | 9.82% |
| 2016 | 71.43% | 7.41% | 8.23% | 10.18% |
| 2017 | 71.23% | 7.28% | 8.45% | 10.03% |
| 2018 | 74.49% | 5.93% | 7.53% | 9.83% |
| 2019 | 73.86% | 5.88% | 8.64% | 9.13% |
| 2020 | 73.04% | 5.70% | 8.67% | 9.86% |
| 2021 | 70.79% | 6.26% | 8.05% | 10.43% |
Commissioning technician wage gap by race
According to our data, white commissioning technicians have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Black or african american commissioning technicians have the lowest average salary at $70,674.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $70,850 |
| White | $73,086 |
| Black or African American | $70,674 |
| Asian | $72,456 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $71,915 |
Average commissioning technician age
See how the average age of commissioning technicians varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Female
Commissioning technician age by race and gender
| Race | Male age | Female age |
|---|---|---|
| Unknown | 51 | |
| White | 54 | 52.5 |
| Black or African American | 52 | |
| Asian | 52 | 49.5 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 48 | 54.5 |
Commissioning technician age breakdown
The average age of commissioning technicians is 40+ years years old, representing 80% of the commissioning technician population.
Commissioning technician age breakdown
| Commissioning Technician Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 80% |
| 30-40 years | 13% |
| 20-30 years | 7% |
Commissioning technician educational attainment
The most common degree for commissioning technicians is associate degree, with 37% of commissioning technicians earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are bachelor's degree degree at 30% and bachelor's degree degree at 13%.
- Associate, 37%
- Bachelor's, 30%
- High School Diploma, 13%
- Diploma, 9%
- Other Degrees, 11%
Commissioning technicians by degree level
| Commissioning technician degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Associate | 37% |
| Bachelor's | 30% |
| High School Diploma | 13% |
| Diploma | 9% |
| Other Degrees | 11% |
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Commissioning technician wage gap by degree level
According to the data, commissioning technicians with a Associate degree earn more than those without, at $72,038 annually. With a Bachelor's degree, commissioning technicians earn a median annual income of $71,527 compared to $70,400 for commissioning technicians with an High School Diploma degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| High School Diploma or Less | $70,400 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $71,527 |
| Some College/ Associate Degree | $72,038 |
Commissioning technician employment statistics
Most commissioning technicians work for a private in the energy industry.
Company size where commissioning technicians work
Below, you can see the size of companies where commissioning technicians work.
Commissioning technician jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 5% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 12% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 24% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 10% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 30% |
| > 10,000 employees | 20% |
Commissioning technician jobs by company type
Employees with the commissioning technician job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most commissioning technicians prefer to work at private companies over public companies.
Commissioning technician jobs by sector
| Company type | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 1% |
| Public | 18% |
| Private | 78% |
| Government | 3% |
Commissioning technician jobs by industry
The most common industries for commissioning technicians are energy, professional and construction.
Commissioning technician industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Energy | 15% |
| Construction | 13% |
| Professional | 13% |
| Technology | 10% |
| Fortune 500 | 9% |
| Manufacturing | 8% |
| Finance | 5% |
| Transportation | 3% |
| Retail | 3% |
| Telecommunication | 3% |
| Media | 2% |
| Hospitality | 2% |
| Government | 2% |
| Automotive | 2% |
| Utilities | 2% |
| Start-up | 2% |
| Non Profits | 2% |
| Insurance | 2% |
| Pharmaceutical | 1% |
| Internet | 1% |
| Health Care | 1% |
| Real Estate | 1% |
| Education | 1% |
| Agriculture | 1% |
Commissioning technician turnover and employment statistics
Commissioning technician unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for commissioning technicians between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Commissioning technician unemployment rate by year
| Year | Commissioning 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 | 2.08% |
| 2019 | 3.66% |
| 2020 | 4.65% |
| 2021 | 4.69% |
Average commissioning technician tenure
The average commissioning technician stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 644 commissioning technicians resumes in Zippia's database.
Commissioning technician tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 45% |
| 1-2 years | 29% |
| 3-4 years | 11% |
| 5-7 years | 8% |
| 8-10 years | 3% |
| 11+ years | 4% |
Commissioning technician LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of commissioning 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Land Survey Technician | 4.94% | 10,634 |
| Body Designer | 5.61% | 48,028 |
| Drafter | 5.82% | 3,968 |
| Associate Product Integrity Engineer | 6.29% | 61,885 |
| Commissioning Technician | 8.40% | - |
Similar commissioning technician jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Land Survey Technician | 4.94% | 10,634 |
| Body Designer | 5.61% | 48,028 |
| Drafter | 5.82% | 3,968 |
| Associate Product Integrity Engineer | 6.29% | 61,885 |
Foreign languages spoken by commissioning technicians
The most common foreign language among commissioning technicians is Spanish at 42.9%. The second-most popular foreign language spoken is Kurdish at 7.1% and Portuguese is the third-most popular at 7.1%.
- Spanish, 42.9%
- Kurdish, 7.1%
- Portuguese, 7.1%
- Chinese, 7.1%
- Turkish, 7.1%
- Other, 28.7%
Commissioning technician languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 42.9% |
| Kurdish | 7.1% |
| Portuguese | 7.1% |
| Chinese | 7.1% |
| Turkish | 7.1% |
| Other | 28.7% |