Compounding technician demographics and statistics in the US
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Compounding technician gender statistics
51.0% of compounding technicians are women and 49.0% of compounding technicians are men.
- Female, 51.0%
- Male, 49.0%
Compounding technician gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Female | 51.0% |
| Male | 49.0% |
Compounding technician gender pay gap
Women earn 97¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$46,132
Female income
$44,931
Compounding technician gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in compounding technician positions over time. Currently, 51.0% of compounding technicians are female.
Compounding technician gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 46.69% | 53.31% |
| 2011 | 46.20% | 53.80% |
| 2012 | 46.29% | 53.71% |
| 2013 | 46.90% | 53.10% |
| 2014 | 51.02% | 48.98% |
| 2015 | 46.67% | 53.33% |
| 2016 | 47.07% | 52.93% |
| 2017 | 49.80% | 50.20% |
| 2018 | 44.82% | 55.18% |
| 2019 | 49.83% | 50.17% |
| 2020 | 48.04% | 51.96% |
| 2021 | 49.01% | 50.99% |
Compounding technician related jobs gender ratio
We compared compounding technicians with similar job titles to see how gender ratios vary. As you can see, guitar technician and armorer technician have the biggest gender ratio gaps.
| Job title | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Radiographer, Mammographer | 2% | 98% |
| Mammographer | 3% | 97% |
| Lead Mammographer | 3% | 97% |
| Compounding Technician | 49% | 51% |
| Driver/Technician | 93% | 7% |
| Armorer Technician | 95% | 5% |
| Guitar Technician | 96% | 4% |
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Compounding technician demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among compounding technicians is White, which makes up 60.2% of all compounding technicians. Comparatively, 14.5% of compounding technicians are Hispanic or Latino and 10.1% of compounding technicians are Asian.
- White, 60.2%
- Hispanic or Latino, 14.5%
- Asian, 10.1%
- Black or African American, 8.6%
- Unknown, 5.7%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.9%
Compounding technician race
| Compounding technician race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 60.2% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 14.5% |
| Asian | 10.1% |
| Black or African American | 8.6% |
| Unknown | 5.7% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.9% |
Compounding technician race and ethnicity over time
See how compounding technician racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Compounding technician race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 73.00% | 9.36% | 6.16% | 8.76% |
| 2011 | 71.85% | 10.55% | 5.93% | 9.55% |
| 2012 | 70.15% | 10.26% | 6.54% | 10.33% |
| 2013 | 70.04% | 9.57% | 6.93% | 11.02% |
| 2014 | 69.81% | 9.42% | 7.57% | 10.60% |
| 2015 | 69.23% | 10.93% | 6.73% | 10.81% |
| 2016 | 69.25% | 9.82% | 7.19% | 10.91% |
| 2017 | 68.54% | 9.25% | 6.96% | 12.14% |
| 2018 | 65.57% | 9.89% | 9.62% | 12.27% |
| 2019 | 65.39% | 9.52% | 9.30% | 12.99% |
| 2020 | 62.40% | 8.65% | 9.78% | 13.04% |
| 2021 | 60.23% | 8.65% | 10.11% | 14.49% |
Compounding technician wage gap by race
According to our data, asian compounding technicians have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. White compounding technicians have the lowest average salary at $44,880.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $46,251 |
| White | $44,880 |
| Black or African American | $45,751 |
| Asian | $47,837 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $45,990 |
Average compounding technician age
See how the average age of compounding technicians varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Compounding technician age by race and gender
| Race | Male age | Female age |
|---|---|---|
| Black or African American | 31 | 32 |
| Unknown | 31.5 | 36 |
| Asian | 35 | 37.5 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 30 | 35 |
| White | 33 | 39.5 |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 30 |
Compounding technician age breakdown
The average age of compounding technicians is 40+ years years old, representing 41% of the compounding technician population.
Compounding technician age breakdown
| Compounding Technician Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 41% |
| 30-40 years | 30% |
| 20-30 years | 29% |
Compounding technician educational attainment
The most common degree for compounding technicians is bachelor's degree, with 36% of compounding technicians earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are associate degree degree at 21% and associate degree degree at 15%.
- Bachelor's, 36%
- Associate, 21%
- High School Diploma, 15%
- Diploma, 13%
- Other Degrees, 15%
Compounding technicians by degree level
| Compounding technician degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 36% |
| Associate | 21% |
| High School Diploma | 15% |
| Diploma | 13% |
| Other Degrees | 15% |
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Compounding technician wage gap by degree level
According to the data, compounding technicians with a Bachelor's degree earn more than those without, at $46,686 annually. With a Master's degree, compounding technicians earn a median annual income of $46,649 compared to $46,218 for compounding technicians with an Associate degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| Master's Degree | $46,649 |
| High School Diploma or Less | $45,387 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $46,686 |
| Some College/ Associate Degree | $46,218 |
Compounding technician employment statistics
Most compounding technicians work for a private in the manufacturing industry.
Company size where compounding technicians work
Below, you can see the size of companies where compounding technicians work.
Compounding technician jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 9% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 13% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 19% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 15% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 25% |
| > 10,000 employees | 19% |
Compounding technician jobs by company type
Employees with the compounding technician job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most compounding technicians prefer to work at private companies over public companies.
Compounding technician jobs by sector
| Company type | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 2% |
| Public | 26% |
| Private | 70% |
| Government | 2% |
Compounding technician jobs by industry
The most common industries for compounding technicians are manufacturing, health care and pharmaceutical.
Compounding technician industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Manufacturing | 25% |
| Health Care | 23% |
| Pharmaceutical | 12% |
| Professional | 10% |
| Fortune 500 | 8% |
| Retail | 5% |
| Media | 3% |
| Start-up | 3% |
| Finance | 2% |
| Government | 2% |
| Education | 2% |
| Hospitality | 2% |
| Energy | 2% |
| Internet | 1% |
| Non Profits | 1% |
| Automotive | 1% |
| Construction | 1% |
Compounding technician turnover and employment statistics
Compounding technician unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for compounding technicians between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Compounding technician unemployment rate by year
| Year | Compounding technician unemployment rate |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 4.11% |
| 2011 | 5.06% |
| 2012 | 4.43% |
| 2013 | 3.96% |
| 2014 | 3.13% |
| 2015 | 3.08% |
| 2016 | 2.16% |
| 2017 | 2.36% |
| 2018 | 2.41% |
| 2019 | 2.69% |
| 2020 | 3.30% |
| 2021 | 3.38% |
Average compounding technician tenure
The average compounding technician stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 692 compounding technicians resumes in Zippia's database.
Compounding technician tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 23% |
| 1-2 years | 33% |
| 3-4 years | 13% |
| 5-7 years | 18% |
| 8-10 years | 6% |
| 11+ years | 8% |
Compounding technician LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of compounding 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Compounding Technician | 5.02% | - |
| Hygienist | 6.89% | 13,991 |
| Data Collection Technician | 8.24% | 93,879 |
| Medical Record Coder | 9.29% | 51,197 |
| Licensed Optician | 12.53% | 14,216 |
| Certified Surgical Technician/First Assistant | 12.80% | 61,585 |
| Medical Radiation Dosimetrist | 21.93% | 48,089 |
Similar compounding technician jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Hygienist | 6.89% | 13,991 |
| Data Collection Technician | 8.24% | 93,879 |
| Medical Record Coder | 9.29% | 51,197 |
| Licensed Optician | 12.53% | 14,216 |
| Certified Surgical Technician/First Assistant | 12.80% | 61,585 |
| Medical Radiation Dosimetrist | 21.93% | 48,089 |
Foreign languages spoken by compounding technicians
The most common foreign language among compounding technicians is Spanish at 43.8%. The second-most popular foreign language spoken is Chinese at 6.3% and Vietnamese is the third-most popular at 6.3%.
- Spanish, 43.8%
- Chinese, 6.3%
- Vietnamese, 6.3%
- German, 6.3%
- Japanese, 6.3%
- Other, 31.0%
Compounding technician languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 43.8% |
| Chinese | 6.3% |
| Vietnamese | 6.3% |
| German | 6.3% |
| Japanese | 6.3% |
| Other | 31.0% |
