Computer technician and electronics technician demographics and statistics in the US
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Computer technician and electronics technician gender statistics
6.1% of computer technicians and electronics technicians are women and 93.9% of computer technicians and electronics technicians are men.
- Male, 93.9%
- Female, 6.1%
Computer technician and electronics technician gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Male | 93.9% |
| Female | 6.1% |
Computer technician and electronics technician gender pay gap
Women earn 98¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$72,392
Female income
$70,592
Computer technician and electronics technician gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in computer technician and electronics technician positions over time. Currently, 6.1% of computer technicians and electronics technicians are female.
Computer technician and electronics technician gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 89.34% | 10.66% |
| 2011 | 89.11% | 10.89% |
| 2012 | 89.76% | 10.24% |
| 2013 | 88.20% | 11.80% |
| 2014 | 89.09% | 10.91% |
| 2015 | 88.79% | 11.21% |
| 2016 | 89.03% | 10.97% |
| 2017 | 88.96% | 11.04% |
| 2018 | 94.78% | 5.22% |
| 2019 | 95.45% | 4.55% |
| 2020 | 95.18% | 4.82% |
| 2021 | 93.90% | 6.10% |
Computer technician and electronics technician related jobs gender ratio
| Job title | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Computer Technician And Electronics Technician | 94% | 6% |
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Computer technician and electronics technician demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among computer technicians and electronics technicians is White, which makes up 70.8% of all computer technicians and electronics technicians. Comparatively, 10.4% of computer technicians and electronics technicians are Hispanic or Latino and 8.0% of computer technicians and electronics 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%
Computer technician and electronics technician race
| Computer technician and electronics 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% |
Computer technician and electronics technician race and ethnicity over time
See how computer technician and electronics technician racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Computer technician and electronics 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% |
Computer technician and electronics technician wage gap by race
According to our data, white computer technicians and electronics technicians have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Black or african american computer technicians and electronics technicians have the lowest average salary at $71,348.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $71,512 |
| White | $73,604 |
| Black or African American | $71,348 |
| Asian | $73,015 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $72,509 |
Average computer technician and electronics technician age
See how the average age of computer technicians and electronics technicians varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Computer technician and electronics 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 |
Computer technician and electronics technician age breakdown
The average age of computer technicians and electronics technicians is 40+ years years old, representing 80% of the computer technician and electronics technician population.
Computer technician and electronics technician age breakdown
| Computer Technician And Electronics Technician Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 80% |
| 30-40 years | 13% |
| 20-30 years | 7% |
Computer technician and electronics technician educational attainment
The most common degree for computer technicians and electronics technicians is associate degree, with 46% of computer technicians and electronics 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 8%.
- Associate, 46%
- Bachelor's, 30%
- Diploma, 8%
- High School Diploma, 7%
- Other Degrees, 9%
Computer technicians and electronics technicians by degree level
| Computer technician and electronics technician degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Associate | 46% |
| Bachelor's | 30% |
| Diploma | 8% |
| High School Diploma | 7% |
| Other Degrees | 9% |
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Computer technician and electronics technician wage gap by degree level
According to the data, computer technicians and electronics technicians with a Associate degree earn more than those without, at $72,624 annually. With a Bachelor's degree, computer technicians and electronics technicians earn a median annual income of $72,146 compared to $71,091 for computer technicians and electronics technicians with an High School Diploma degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| High School Diploma or Less | $71,091 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $72,146 |
| Some College/ Associate Degree | $72,624 |
Computer technician and electronics technician employment statistics
Most computer technicians and electronics technicians work for a private in the technology industry.
Company size where computer technicians and electronics technicians work
Below, you can see the size of companies where computer technicians and electronics technicians work.
Computer technician and electronics technician jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 9% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 17% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 20% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 7% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 23% |
| > 10,000 employees | 25% |
Computer technician and electronics technician jobs by company type
Employees with the computer technician and electronics technician job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most computer technicians and electronics technicians prefer to work at private companies over public companies.
Computer technician and electronics technician jobs by sector
| Company type | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 10% |
| Public | 29% |
| Private | 54% |
| Government | 8% |
Computer technician and electronics technician jobs by industry
The most common industries for computer technicians and electronics technicians are technology, manufacturing and professional.
Computer technician and electronics technician industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Technology | 21% |
| Fortune 500 | 11% |
| Professional | 9% |
| Manufacturing | 9% |
| Education | 8% |
| Retail | 6% |
| Government | 6% |
| Media | 5% |
| Energy | 4% |
| Transportation | 3% |
| Finance | 3% |
| Internet | 3% |
| Health Care | 3% |
| Automotive | 2% |
| Telecommunication | 2% |
| Real Estate | 1% |
| Utilities | 1% |
| Non Profits | 1% |
| Construction | 1% |
| Start-up | 1% |
Computer technician and electronics technician turnover and employment statistics
Computer technician and electronics technician unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for computer technicians and electronics technicians between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Computer technician and electronics technician unemployment rate by year
| Year | Computer technician and electronics 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 computer technician and electronics technician tenure
The average computer technician and electronics technician stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 510 computer technicians and electronics technicians resumes in Zippia's database.
Computer technician and electronics technician tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 11% |
| 1-2 years | 30% |
| 3-4 years | 20% |
| 5-7 years | 15% |
| 8-10 years | 6% |
| 11+ years | 18% |
Computer technician and electronics technician LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of computer technicians and electronics 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 |
| Senior Drafter | 5.82% | 3,189 |
| Nanoscience Technician | 6.29% | 25,482 |
| Computer Technician And Electronics Technician | 8.40% | - |
Similar computer technician and electronics technician jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Land Survey Technician | 4.94% | 10,634 |
| Body Designer | 5.61% | 48,028 |
| Senior Drafter | 5.82% | 3,189 |
| Nanoscience Technician | 6.29% | 25,482 |
Foreign languages spoken by computer technicians and electronics technicians
The most common foreign language among computer technicians and electronics technicians is Spanish at 73.9%. The second-most popular foreign language spoken is French at 13.0% and Russian is the third-most popular at 4.3%.
- Spanish, 73.9%
- French, 13.0%
- Russian, 4.3%
- Arabic, 4.3%
- Korean, 4.3%
Computer technician and electronics technician languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 73.9% |
| French | 13.0% |
| Russian | 4.3% |
| Arabic | 4.3% |
| Korean | 4.3% |
