Compensation and benefits technician demographics and statistics in the US
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Compensation and benefits technician demographics by:
Compensation and benefits technician gender statistics
76.9% of compensation and benefits technicians are women and 23.1% of compensation and benefits technicians are men.
- Female, 76.9%
- Male, 23.1%
Compensation and benefits technician gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Female | 76.9% |
| Male | 23.1% |
Compensation and benefits technician gender pay gap
Women earn 90¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$62,183
Female income
$56,079
Compensation and benefits technician gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in compensation and benefits technician positions over time. Currently, 76.9% of compensation and benefits technicians are female.
Compensation and benefits technician gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 20.75% | 79.25% |
| 2011 | 17.34% | 82.66% |
| 2012 | 25.32% | 74.68% |
| 2013 | 14.97% | 85.03% |
| 2014 | 17.36% | 82.64% |
| 2015 | 15.71% | 84.29% |
| 2016 | 19.86% | 80.14% |
| 2017 | 22.83% | 77.17% |
| 2018 | 24.14% | 75.86% |
| 2019 | 22.36% | 77.64% |
| 2020 | 22.98% | 77.02% |
| 2021 | 23.08% | 76.92% |
Compensation and benefits technician related jobs gender ratio
We compared compensation and benefits technicians with similar job titles to see how gender ratios vary. As you can see, general road foreman and plant superintendent have the biggest gender ratio gaps.
| Job title | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Executive Assistant/Human Resources | 7% | 93% |
| Office Manager Of Human Resources | 10% | 90% |
| Business Office Manager | 15% | 85% |
| Compensation And Benefits Technician | 23% | 77% |
| Maintenance Director | 97% | 3% |
| Plant Superintendent | 97% | 3% |
| General Road Foreman | 97% | 3% |
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Compensation and benefits technician demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among compensation and benefits technicians is White, which makes up 66.5% of all compensation and benefits technicians. Comparatively, 11.3% of compensation and benefits technicians are Black or African American and 10.0% of compensation and benefits technicians are Hispanic or Latino.
- White, 66.5%
- Black or African American, 11.3%
- Hispanic or Latino, 10.0%
- Asian, 8.3%
- Unknown, 3.4%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.5%
Compensation and benefits technician race
| Compensation and benefits technician race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 66.5% |
| Black or African American | 11.3% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 10.0% |
| Asian | 8.3% |
| Unknown | 3.4% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.5% |
Compensation and benefits technician race and ethnicity over time
See how compensation and benefits technician racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Compensation and benefits technician race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 77.72% | 11.19% | 4.06% | 4.46% |
| 2011 | 78.22% | 9.81% | 3.79% | 6.45% |
| 2012 | 74.67% | 9.25% | 6.56% | 7.59% |
| 2013 | 71.13% | 12.01% | 5.49% | 7.87% |
| 2014 | 73.58% | 11.20% | 6.60% | 7.51% |
| 2015 | 73.02% | 9.43% | 5.70% | 9.44% |
| 2016 | 73.75% | 11.07% | 3.40% | 8.94% |
| 2017 | 72.14% | 9.39% | 4.42% | 12.56% |
| 2018 | 67.34% | 12.73% | 5.64% | 11.52% |
| 2019 | 69.77% | 13.51% | 6.49% | 7.30% |
| 2020 | 67.91% | 14.38% | 5.45% | 8.79% |
| 2021 | 66.53% | 11.25% | 8.33% | 10.02% |
Compensation and benefits technician wage gap by race
According to our data, unknown compensation and benefits technicians have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. White compensation and benefits technicians have the lowest average salary at $54,608.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $75,931 |
| White | $54,608 |
| Black or African American | $59,137 |
| Asian | $62,229 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $60,929 |
Compensation and benefits technician age breakdown
The average age of compensation and benefits technicians is 40+ years years old, representing 68% of the compensation and benefits technician population.
Compensation and benefits technician age breakdown
| Compensation And Benefits Technician Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 68% |
| 30-40 years | 29% |
| 20-30 years | 3% |
Compensation and benefits technician educational attainment
The most common degree for compensation and benefits technicians is bachelor's degree, with 61% of compensation and benefits technicians earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are associate degree degree at 20% and associate degree degree at 7%.
- Bachelor's, 61%
- Associate, 20%
- High School Diploma, 7%
- Master's, 6%
- Other Degrees, 6%
Compensation and benefits technicians by degree level
| Compensation and benefits technician degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 61% |
| Associate | 20% |
| High School Diploma | 7% |
| Master's | 6% |
| Other Degrees | 6% |
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Compensation and benefits technician wage gap by degree level
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's Degree | $63,554 |
| Some College/ Associate Degree | $51,439 |
Compensation and benefits technician employment statistics
Most compensation and benefits technicians work for a private in the education industry.
Company size where compensation and benefits technicians work
Below, you can see the size of companies where compensation and benefits technicians work.
Compensation and benefits technician jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 4% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 10% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 24% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 6% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 29% |
| > 10,000 employees | 27% |
Compensation and benefits technician jobs by company type
Employees with the compensation and benefits technician job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most compensation and benefits technicians prefer to work at private companies over education companies.
Compensation and benefits technician jobs by sector
| Company type | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 23% |
| Public | 16% |
| Private | 44% |
| Government | 16% |
Compensation and benefits technician jobs by industry
The most common industries for compensation and benefits technicians are education, health care and government.
Compensation and benefits technician industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 19% |
| Health Care | 13% |
| Government | 12% |
| Professional | 11% |
| Fortune 500 | 10% |
| Finance | 5% |
| Insurance | 5% |
| Pharmaceutical | 4% |
| Manufacturing | 4% |
| Retail | 4% |
| Technology | 4% |
| Automotive | 2% |
| Transportation | 1% |
| Start-up | 1% |
| Utilities | 1% |
| Construction | 1% |
| Hospitality | 1% |
| Agriculture | 1% |
Compensation and benefits technician turnover and employment statistics
Compensation and benefits technician unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for compensation and benefits technicians between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Compensation and benefits technician unemployment rate by year
| Year | Compensation and benefits technician unemployment rate |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 3.00% |
| 2011 | 6.25% |
| 2012 | 2.76% |
| 2013 | 4.14% |
| 2014 | 2.99% |
| 2015 | 2.45% |
| 2016 | 2.22% |
| 2017 | 1.65% |
| 2018 | 3.08% |
| 2019 | 2.42% |
| 2020 | 1.74% |
| 2021 | 3.08% |
Average compensation and benefits technician tenure
The average compensation and benefits technician stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 222 compensation and benefits technicians resumes in Zippia's database.
Compensation and benefits technician tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 22% |
| 1-2 years | 36% |
| 3-4 years | 16% |
| 5-7 years | 15% |
| 8-10 years | 3% |
| 11+ years | 8% |
Compensation and benefits technician LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of compensation and benefits 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Office/Facility Manager | 4.78% | 42,409 |
| Logistics Director | 5.19% | 33,997 |
| Risk And Insurance Manager | 10.51% | 89,799 |
| Director Of Materials Management | 11.39% | 81,836 |
| Organizational Development Consultant | 17.60% | 63,542 |
| Senior Human Resources Consultant | 17.78% | 62,899 |
| Compensation And Benefits Technician | 34.66% | - |
Similar compensation and benefits technician jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Office/Facility Manager | 4.78% | 42,409 |
| Logistics Director | 5.19% | 33,997 |
| Risk And Insurance Manager | 10.51% | 89,799 |
| Director Of Materials Management | 11.39% | 81,836 |
| Organizational Development Consultant | 17.60% | 63,542 |
| Senior Human Resources Consultant | 17.78% | 62,899 |
Foreign languages spoken by compensation and benefits technicians
The most common foreign language among compensation and benefits technicians is Cantonese at 25.0%. The second-most popular foreign language spoken is Vietnamese at 25.0% and Chinese is the third-most popular at 25.0%.
- Cantonese, 25.0%
- Vietnamese, 25.0%
- Chinese, 25.0%
- Spanish, 25.0%
Compensation and benefits technician languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Cantonese | 25.0% |
| Vietnamese | 25.0% |
| Chinese | 25.0% |
| Spanish | 25.0% |