Conservation technician demographics and statistics in the US
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Conservation technician gender statistics
42.2% of conservation technicians are women and 57.8% of conservation technicians are men.
- Male, 57.8%
- Female, 42.2%
Conservation technician gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Male | 57.8% |
| Female | 42.2% |
Conservation technician gender pay gap
Women earn 97¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$37,969
Female income
$36,832
Conservation technician gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in conservation technician positions over time. Currently, 42.2% of conservation technicians are female.
Conservation technician gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 62.46% | 37.54% |
| 2011 | 59.64% | 40.36% |
| 2012 | 59.12% | 40.88% |
| 2013 | 62.74% | 37.26% |
| 2014 | 60.52% | 39.48% |
| 2015 | 60.55% | 39.45% |
| 2016 | 59.94% | 40.06% |
| 2017 | 61.29% | 38.71% |
| 2018 | 61.66% | 38.34% |
| 2019 | 56.56% | 43.44% |
| 2020 | 59.50% | 40.50% |
| 2021 | 57.81% | 42.19% |
Conservation technician related jobs gender ratio
We compared conservation technicians with similar job titles to see how gender ratios vary. As you can see, precision crop manager and chemical compounder have the biggest gender ratio gaps.
| Job title | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Feed Research Aide | 13% | 87% |
| Taste Tester | 15% | 85% |
| Formula Technician | 27% | 73% |
| Conservation Technician | 58% | 42% |
| Hot Cell Technician | 97% | 3% |
| Chemical Compounder | 98% | 2% |
| Precision Crop Manager | 98% | 2% |
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Conservation technician demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among conservation technicians is White, which makes up 60.1% of all conservation technicians. Comparatively, 16.5% of conservation technicians are Hispanic or Latino and 9.3% of conservation technicians are Black or African American.
- White, 60.1%
- Hispanic or Latino, 16.5%
- Black or African American, 9.3%
- Asian, 7.2%
- Unknown, 5.8%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 1.1%
Conservation technician race
| Conservation technician race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 60.1% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 16.5% |
| Black or African American | 9.3% |
| Asian | 7.2% |
| Unknown | 5.8% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 1.1% |
Conservation technician race and ethnicity over time
See how conservation technician racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Conservation technician race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 70.84% | 7.56% | 5.37% | 12.53% |
| 2011 | 67.93% | 9.33% | 6.79% | 11.80% |
| 2012 | 69.65% | 8.41% | 6.76% | 11.35% |
| 2013 | 67.51% | 9.14% | 6.84% | 12.68% |
| 2014 | 67.68% | 9.00% | 7.11% | 12.41% |
| 2015 | 66.32% | 8.81% | 6.71% | 14.07% |
| 2016 | 66.85% | 9.40% | 6.78% | 13.31% |
| 2017 | 64.62% | 8.06% | 7.35% | 15.55% |
| 2018 | 65.38% | 7.75% | 8.33% | 14.28% |
| 2019 | 66.77% | 7.44% | 6.91% | 14.47% |
| 2020 | 62.51% | 9.61% | 7.40% | 13.69% |
| 2021 | 60.05% | 9.33% | 7.22% | 16.52% |
Conservation technician wage gap by race
According to our data, unknown conservation technicians have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Asian conservation technicians have the lowest average salary at $37,645.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $38,574 |
| White | $37,934 |
| Black or African American | $37,686 |
| Asian | $37,645 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $38,013 |
Average conservation technician age
See how the average age of conservation technicians varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Conservation technician age by race and gender
| Race | Male age | Female age |
|---|---|---|
| Black or African American | 35.5 | 38.5 |
| Unknown | 35 | 34 |
| Asian | 30 | 29 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 33 | 33 |
| White | 37 | 35 |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 39 |
Conservation technician age breakdown
The average age of conservation technicians is 40+ years years old, representing 40% of the conservation technician population.
Conservation technician age breakdown
| Conservation Technician Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 40% |
| 30-40 years | 26% |
| 20-30 years | 33% |
Conservation technician educational attainment
The most common degree for conservation technicians is bachelor's degree, with 76% of conservation technicians earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are associate degree degree at 12% and associate degree degree at 5%.
- Bachelor's, 76%
- Associate, 12%
- Master's, 5%
- High School Diploma, 4%
- Other Degrees, 3%
Conservation technicians by degree level
| Conservation technician degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 76% |
| Associate | 12% |
| Master's | 5% |
| High School Diploma | 4% |
| Other Degrees | 3% |
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Conservation technician wage gap by degree level
According to the data, conservation technicians with a Master's degree earn more than those without, at $39,715 annually. With a Associate degree, conservation technicians earn a median annual income of $37,198 compared to $36,210 for conservation technicians with an Bachelor's degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| Master's Degree | $39,715 |
| High School Diploma or Less | $35,270 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $36,210 |
| Some College/ Associate Degree | $37,198 |
Conservation technician employment statistics
Most conservation technicians work for a private in the government industry.
Company size where conservation technicians work
Below, you can see the size of companies where conservation technicians work.
Conservation technician jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 8% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 27% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 29% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 8% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 18% |
| > 10,000 employees | 10% |
Conservation technician jobs by company type
Employees with the conservation technician job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most conservation technicians prefer to work at private companies over government companies.
Conservation technician jobs by sector
| Company type | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 17% |
| Public | 7% |
| Private | 41% |
| Government | 36% |
Conservation technician jobs by industry
The most common industries for conservation technicians are government, non profits and education.
Conservation technician industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Government | 28% |
| Non Profits | 14% |
| Education | 14% |
| Professional | 9% |
| Manufacturing | 6% |
| Health Care | 6% |
| Hospitality | 5% |
| Finance | 3% |
| Insurance | 3% |
| Transportation | 2% |
| Media | 2% |
| Utilities | 2% |
| Real Estate | 2% |
| Fortune 500 | 2% |
| Internet | 1% |
| Start-up | 1% |
| Construction | 1% |
| Energy | 1% |
| Retail | 1% |
Conservation technician turnover and employment statistics
Conservation technician unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for conservation technicians between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Conservation technician unemployment rate by year
| Year | Conservation technician unemployment rate |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 7.78% |
| 2011 | 6.41% |
| 2012 | 6.49% |
| 2013 | 6.74% |
| 2014 | 6.13% |
| 2015 | 4.16% |
| 2016 | 4.16% |
| 2017 | 4.43% |
| 2018 | 4.24% |
| 2019 | 3.68% |
| 2020 | 3.86% |
| 2021 | 4.42% |
Average conservation technician tenure
The average conservation technician stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 382 conservation technicians resumes in Zippia's database.
Conservation technician tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 34% |
| 1-2 years | 32% |
| 3-4 years | 11% |
| 5-7 years | 13% |
| 8-10 years | 5% |
| 11+ years | 5% |
Conservation technician LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of conservation 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Microbiology Technician | 5.71% | 25,704 |
| Feed Research Technician | 7.88% | 51,107 |
| Conservation Technician | 8.16% | - |
| Color Technician | 9.49% | 6,164 |
Similar conservation technician jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Microbiology Technician | 5.71% | 25,704 |
| Feed Research Technician | 7.88% | 51,107 |
| Color Technician | 9.49% | 6,164 |
Foreign languages spoken by conservation technicians
The most common foreign language among conservation technicians is Spanish at 33.3%. The second-most popular foreign language spoken is French at 33.3% and German is the third-most popular at 16.7%.
- Spanish, 33.3%
- French, 33.3%
- German, 16.7%
- Italian, 16.7%
Conservation technician languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 33.3% |
| French | 33.3% |
| German | 16.7% |
| Italian | 16.7% |
