Compressor technician demographics and statistics in the US
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Compressor technician gender statistics
7.5% of compressor technicians are women and 92.5% of compressor technicians are men.
- Male, 92.5%
- Female, 7.5%
Compressor technician gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Male | 92.5% |
| Female | 7.5% |
Compressor technician gender pay gap
Women earn 89¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$46,703
Female income
$41,709
Compressor technician gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in compressor technician positions over time. Currently, 7.5% of compressor technicians are female.
Compressor technician gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 92.16% | 7.84% |
| 2011 | 91.43% | 8.57% |
| 2012 | 92.68% | 7.32% |
| 2013 | 94.11% | 5.89% |
| 2014 | 93.77% | 6.23% |
| 2015 | 94.38% | 5.62% |
| 2016 | 94.88% | 5.12% |
| 2017 | 94.25% | 5.75% |
| 2018 | 93.27% | 6.73% |
| 2019 | 91.77% | 8.23% |
| 2020 | 90.65% | 9.35% |
| 2021 | 92.47% | 7.53% |
Compressor technician related jobs gender ratio
We compared compressor technicians with similar job titles to see how gender ratios vary. As you can see, broadcast maintenance engineer and audio installer have the biggest gender ratio gaps.
| Job title | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Photographer Helper | 18% | 82% |
| Studio Associate | 23% | 77% |
| Photography Internship | 30% | 70% |
| Compressor Technician | 92% | 8% |
| News Cameraman | 95% | 5% |
| Audio Installer | 95% | 5% |
| Broadcast Maintenance Engineer | 98% | 2% |
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Compressor technician demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among compressor technicians is White, which makes up 62.8% of all compressor technicians. Comparatively, 16.2% of compressor technicians are Hispanic or Latino and 9.4% of compressor technicians are Black or African American.
- White, 62.8%
- Hispanic or Latino, 16.2%
- Black or African American, 9.4%
- Unknown, 6.3%
- Asian, 5.1%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.2%
Compressor technician race
| Compressor technician race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 62.8% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 16.2% |
| Black or African American | 9.4% |
| Unknown | 6.3% |
| Asian | 5.1% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.2% |
Compressor technician race and ethnicity over time
See how compressor technician racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Compressor technician race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 67.73% | 10.14% | 4.60% | 14.44% |
| 2011 | 65.70% | 12.18% | 3.86% | 16.48% |
| 2012 | 67.46% | 9.65% | 4.37% | 16.11% |
| 2013 | 67.35% | 9.61% | 4.44% | 16.50% |
| 2014 | 64.59% | 11.56% | 4.55% | 15.57% |
| 2015 | 66.26% | 7.91% | 5.48% | 17.80% |
| 2016 | 65.46% | 9.26% | 5.22% | 17.56% |
| 2017 | 65.49% | 10.04% | 4.02% | 17.11% |
| 2018 | 67.20% | 9.27% | 5.02% | 15.98% |
| 2019 | 68.39% | 8.13% | 4.32% | 16.29% |
| 2020 | 63.81% | 9.09% | 5.60% | 15.33% |
| 2021 | 62.77% | 9.40% | 5.05% | 16.15% |
Compressor technician wage gap by race
According to our data, unknown compressor technicians have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Black or african american compressor technicians have the lowest average salary at $45,128.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $49,344 |
| White | $46,608 |
| Black or African American | $45,128 |
| Asian | $46,861 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $45,685 |
Average compressor technician age
See how the average age of compressor technicians varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Compressor technician age by race and gender
| Race | Male age | Female age |
|---|---|---|
| Unknown | 35 | |
| White | 41 | 42.5 |
| Black or African American | 46.5 | |
| Asian | 40 | |
| Hispanic or Latino | 40.5 |
Compressor technician age breakdown
The average age of compressor technicians is 40+ years years old, representing 54% of the compressor technician population.
Compressor technician age breakdown
| Compressor Technician Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 54% |
| 30-40 years | 31% |
| 20-30 years | 16% |
Compressor technician educational attainment
The most common degree for compressor technicians is high school diploma, with 37% of compressor technicians earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are associate degree degree at 26% and associate degree degree at 18%.
- High School Diploma, 37%
- Associate, 26%
- Bachelor's, 18%
- Diploma, 8%
- Other Degrees, 11%
Compressor technicians by degree level
| Compressor technician degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| High School Diploma | 37% |
| Associate | 26% |
| Bachelor's | 18% |
| Diploma | 8% |
| Other Degrees | 11% |
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Compressor technician wage gap by degree level
According to the data, compressor technicians with a Bachelor's degree earn more than those without, at $48,590 annually. With a Associate degree, compressor technicians earn a median annual income of $45,176 compared to $39,973 for compressor technicians with an High School Diploma degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| High School Diploma or Less | $39,973 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $48,590 |
| Some College/ Associate Degree | $45,176 |
Compressor technician employment statistics
Most compressor technicians work for a private in the energy industry.
Company size where compressor technicians work
Below, you can see the size of companies where compressor technicians work.
Compressor technician jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 10% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 11% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 25% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 12% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 27% |
| > 10,000 employees | 14% |
Compressor technician jobs by company type
Employees with the compressor technician job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most compressor technicians prefer to work at private companies over public companies.
Compressor technician jobs by sector
| Company type | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 4% |
| Public | 31% |
| Private | 64% |
| Government | 1% |
Compressor technician jobs by industry
The most common industries for compressor technicians are energy, manufacturing and professional.
Compressor technician industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Energy | 20% |
| Manufacturing | 17% |
| Professional | 14% |
| Fortune 500 | 7% |
| Pharmaceutical | 5% |
| Utilities | 5% |
| Construction | 5% |
| Technology | 5% |
| Education | 4% |
| Retail | 3% |
| Telecommunication | 3% |
| Health Care | 3% |
| Start-up | 3% |
| Finance | 3% |
| Transportation | 1% |
| Government | 1% |
| Automotive | 1% |
| Non Profits | 1% |
| Agriculture | 1% |
| Hospitality | 1% |
Compressor technician turnover and employment statistics
Compressor technician unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for compressor technicians between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Compressor technician unemployment rate by year
| Year | Compressor technician unemployment rate |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 7.87% |
| 2011 | 6.95% |
| 2012 | 6.61% |
| 2013 | 7.48% |
| 2014 | 5.24% |
| 2015 | 4.77% |
| 2016 | 4.60% |
| 2017 | 4.86% |
| 2018 | 2.67% |
| 2019 | 6.09% |
| 2020 | 13.00% |
| 2021 | 13.00% |
Average compressor technician tenure
The average compressor technician stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 320 compressor technicians resumes in Zippia's database.
Compressor technician tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 19% |
| 1-2 years | 35% |
| 3-4 years | 16% |
| 5-7 years | 16% |
| 8-10 years | 6% |
| 11+ years | 8% |
Compressor technician LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of compressor 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Editor/Camera Operator | 7.31% | 30,314 |
| Compressor Technician | 7.56% | - |
| Events Photographer | 8.13% | 7,683 |
| Associate Editor | 11.70% | 4,664 |
| Custom Designer | 12.14% | 45,123 |
| Kitchen And Bath Designer | 17.34% | 59,890 |
| Actress | 23.07% | 2,661 |
Similar compressor technician jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Editor/Camera Operator | 7.31% | 30,314 |
| Events Photographer | 8.13% | 7,683 |
| Associate Editor | 11.70% | 4,664 |
| Custom Designer | 12.14% | 45,123 |
| Kitchen And Bath Designer | 17.34% | 59,890 |
| Actress | 23.07% | 2,661 |
Foreign languages spoken by compressor technicians
- Spanish, 100.0%
Compressor technician languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 100.0% |