Communication service technician demographics and statistics in the US
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Communication service technician demographics by:
Communication service technician gender statistics
26.1% of communication service technicians are women and 73.9% of communication service technicians are men.
- Male, 73.9%
- Female, 26.1%
Communication service technician gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Male | 73.9% |
| Female | 26.1% |
Communication service technician gender pay gap
Women earn 99¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$33,394
Female income
$33,099
Communication service technician gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in communication service technician positions over time. Currently, 26.1% of communication service technicians are female.
Communication service technician gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 60.17% | 39.83% |
| 2011 | 61.77% | 38.23% |
| 2012 | 74.91% | 25.09% |
| 2013 | 71.79% | 28.21% |
| 2014 | 76.87% | 23.13% |
| 2015 | 69.75% | 30.25% |
| 2016 | 61.31% | 38.69% |
| 2017 | 67.57% | 32.43% |
| 2018 | 59.18% | 40.82% |
| 2019 | 65.79% | 34.21% |
| 2020 | 66.01% | 33.99% |
| 2021 | 73.91% | 26.09% |
Communication service technician related jobs gender ratio
We compared communication service technicians with similar job titles to see how gender ratios vary. As you can see, car repairman and farm equipment mechanic have the biggest gender ratio gaps.
| Job title | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Phlebotomy Services Technician | 12% | 88% |
| Human Service Technician | 28% | 72% |
| Communication Service Technician | 74% | 26% |
| Crane Mechanic | 99% | 1% |
| Farm Equipment Mechanic | 99% | 1% |
| Car Repairman | 99% | 1% |
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Communication service technician demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among communication service technicians is White, which makes up 73.1% of all communication service technicians. Comparatively, 14.5% of communication service technicians are Hispanic or Latino and 6.0% of communication service technicians are Black or African American.
- White, 73.1%
- Hispanic or Latino, 14.5%
- Black or African American, 6.0%
- Unknown, 3.9%
- Asian, 1.8%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.7%
Communication service technician race
| Communication service technician race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 73.1% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 14.5% |
| Black or African American | 6.0% |
| Unknown | 3.9% |
| Asian | 1.8% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.7% |
Communication service technician race and ethnicity over time
See how communication service technician racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Communication service technician race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 77.97% | 5.72% | 1.29% | 12.71% |
| 2011 | 76.98% | 6.00% | 1.04% | 13.93% |
| 2012 | 76.28% | 6.99% | 1.17% | 13.61% |
| 2013 | 74.86% | 6.47% | 1.55% | 14.37% |
| 2014 | 76.17% | 6.00% | 1.35% | 14.33% |
| 2015 | 75.18% | 6.25% | 1.24% | 14.99% |
| 2016 | 76.00% | 5.40% | 1.63% | 14.53% |
| 2017 | 77.29% | 5.10% | 1.84% | 13.04% |
| 2018 | 74.08% | 6.25% | 1.77% | 15.47% |
| 2019 | 76.79% | 6.04% | 1.38% | 13.61% |
| 2020 | 74.46% | 5.90% | 1.00% | 13.84% |
| 2021 | 73.07% | 5.97% | 1.79% | 14.54% |
Communication service technician wage gap by race
According to our data, asian communication service technicians have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Unknown communication service technicians have the lowest average salary at $32,435.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $32,435 |
| White | $33,449 |
| Black or African American | $32,923 |
| Asian | $35,553 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $32,703 |
Average communication service technician age
See how the average age of communication service technicians varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Communication service technician age by race and gender
| Race | Male age | Female age |
|---|---|---|
| Black or African American | 46.5 | |
| Unknown | 38 | |
| Asian | 45 | |
| Hispanic or Latino | 44 | |
| White | 44 | |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 41 |
Communication service technician age breakdown
The average age of communication service technicians is 40+ years years old, representing 59% of the communication service technician population.
Communication service technician age breakdown
| Communication Service Technician Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 59% |
| 30-40 years | 26% |
| 20-30 years | 15% |
Communication service technician educational attainment
The most common degree for communication service technicians is bachelor's degree, with 41% of communication service technicians earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are associate degree degree at 33% and associate degree degree at 11%.
- Bachelor's, 41%
- Associate, 33%
- High School Diploma, 11%
- Master's, 6%
- Other Degrees, 9%
Communication service technicians by degree level
| Communication service technician degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 41% |
| Associate | 33% |
| High School Diploma | 11% |
| Master's | 6% |
| Other Degrees | 9% |
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Communication service technician wage gap by degree level
According to the data, communication service technicians with a Bachelor's degree earn more than those without, at $35,632 annually. With a Associate degree, communication service technicians earn a median annual income of $34,398 compared to $33,791 for communication service technicians with an High School Diploma degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| High School Diploma or Less | $33,791 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $35,632 |
| Some College/ Associate Degree | $34,398 |
Communication service technician employment statistics
Most communication service technicians work for a private in the telecommunication industry.
Company size where communication service technicians work
Below, you can see the size of companies where communication service technicians work.
Communication service technician jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 10% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 21% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 24% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 7% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 21% |
| > 10,000 employees | 18% |
Communication service technician jobs by company type
Employees with the communication service technician job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most communication service technicians prefer to work at private companies over public companies.
Communication service technician jobs by sector
| Company type | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 7% |
| Public | 23% |
| Private | 55% |
| Government | 15% |
Communication service technician jobs by industry
The most common industries for communication service technicians are telecommunication, health care and government.
Communication service technician industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Telecommunication | 15% |
| Health Care | 12% |
| Government | 11% |
| Fortune 500 | 8% |
| Professional | 8% |
| Technology | 7% |
| Education | 5% |
| Manufacturing | 5% |
| Finance | 5% |
| Construction | 4% |
| Media | 3% |
| Hospitality | 3% |
| Transportation | 2% |
| Internet | 2% |
| Non Profits | 2% |
| Real Estate | 2% |
| Retail | 2% |
| Insurance | 2% |
| Utilities | 1% |
Communication service technician turnover and employment statistics
Communication service technician unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for communication service technicians between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Communication service technician unemployment rate by year
| Year | Communication service technician unemployment rate |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 7.08% |
| 2011 | 6.17% |
| 2012 | 4.03% |
| 2013 | 4.34% |
| 2014 | 4.29% |
| 2015 | 3.08% |
| 2016 | 2.35% |
| 2017 | 2.41% |
| 2018 | 1.70% |
| 2019 | 2.04% |
| 2020 | 3.35% |
| 2021 | 2.80% |
Average communication service technician tenure
The average communication service technician stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 648 communication service technicians resumes in Zippia's database.
Communication service technician tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 15% |
| 1-2 years | 33% |
| 3-4 years | 17% |
| 5-7 years | 15% |
| 8-10 years | 5% |
| 11+ years | 15% |
Communication service technician LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of communication service 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Communication Service Technician | 1.31% | - |
| Diesel Tractor Engine Mechanic | 1.79% | 48,718 |
| Racing Mechanic | 2.20% | 52,208 |
| Aircraft Technician | 2.41% | 28,265 |
| Tire Buster | 3.57% | 3,908 |
| Truck Body Builder | 3.73% | 41,596 |
| Jet Ski Mechanic | 5.18% | 33,825 |
Similar communication service technician jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Diesel Tractor Engine Mechanic | 1.79% | 48,718 |
| Racing Mechanic | 2.20% | 52,208 |
| Aircraft Technician | 2.41% | 28,265 |
| Tire Buster | 3.57% | 3,908 |
| Truck Body Builder | 3.73% | 41,596 |
| Jet Ski Mechanic | 5.18% | 33,825 |
Foreign languages spoken by communication service technicians
The most common foreign language among communication service technicians is Spanish at 56.3%. The second-most popular foreign language spoken is Carrier at 18.8% and Vietnamese is the third-most popular at 6.3%.
- Spanish, 56.3%
- Carrier, 18.8%
- Vietnamese, 6.3%
- French, 6.3%
- Cantonese, 6.3%
- Other, 6.0%
Communication service technician languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 56.3% |
| Carrier | 18.8% |
| Vietnamese | 6.3% |
| French | 6.3% |
| Cantonese | 6.3% |
| Other | 6.0% |
