Construction technician demographics and statistics in the US
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Construction technician gender statistics
8.6% of construction technicians are women and 91.4% of construction technicians are men.
- Male, 91.4%
- Female, 8.6%
Construction technician gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Male | 91.4% |
| Female | 8.6% |
Construction technician gender pay gap
Women earn 88¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$41,435
Female income
$36,623
Construction technician gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in construction technician positions over time. Currently, 8.6% of construction technicians are female.
Construction technician gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 93.04% | 6.96% |
| 2011 | 92.88% | 7.12% |
| 2012 | 93.32% | 6.68% |
| 2013 | 92.26% | 7.74% |
| 2014 | 92.87% | 7.13% |
| 2015 | 92.67% | 7.33% |
| 2016 | 92.83% | 7.17% |
| 2017 | 92.78% | 7.22% |
| 2018 | 91.96% | 8.04% |
| 2019 | 91.30% | 8.70% |
| 2020 | 91.98% | 8.02% |
| 2021 | 91.37% | 8.63% |
Construction technician related jobs gender ratio
| Job title | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Construction Technician | 91% | 9% |
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Construction technician demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among construction technicians is White, which makes up 60.4% of all construction technicians. Comparatively, 17.0% of construction technicians are Hispanic or Latino and 9.6% of construction technicians are Black or African American.
- White, 60.4%
- Hispanic or Latino, 17.0%
- Black or African American, 9.6%
- Asian, 7.4%
- Unknown, 4.9%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.7%
Construction technician race
| Construction technician race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 60.4% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 17.0% |
| Black or African American | 9.6% |
| Asian | 7.4% |
| Unknown | 4.9% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.7% |
Construction technician race and ethnicity over time
See how construction technician racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Construction technician race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 65.58% | 9.85% | 7.16% | 14.81% |
| 2011 | 66.04% | 9.96% | 7.84% | 13.68% |
| 2012 | 65.06% | 10.37% | 8.18% | 13.82% |
| 2013 | 64.28% | 10.64% | 7.34% | 14.33% |
| 2014 | 65.46% | 9.48% | 7.65% | 14.52% |
| 2015 | 65.05% | 9.77% | 7.00% | 15.09% |
| 2016 | 63.85% | 10.18% | 7.50% | 15.45% |
| 2017 | 63.65% | 10.05% | 7.71% | 15.30% |
| 2018 | 63.62% | 9.20% | 7.67% | 16.50% |
| 2019 | 64.08% | 8.93% | 7.57% | 16.60% |
| 2020 | 62.01% | 8.28% | 7.85% | 16.57% |
| 2021 | 60.35% | 9.63% | 7.43% | 17.00% |
Construction technician wage gap by race
According to our data, asian construction technicians have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Black or african american construction technicians have the lowest average salary at $40,271.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $41,661 |
| White | $41,694 |
| Black or African American | $40,271 |
| Asian | $42,716 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $40,874 |
Average construction technician age
See how the average age of construction technicians varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Construction technician age by race and gender
| Race | Male age | Female age |
|---|---|---|
| Black or African American | 46 | 48 |
| Unknown | 43 | 45.5 |
| Asian | 50 | 47 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 42 | 44 |
| White | 46.5 | 47 |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 47 |
Construction technician age breakdown
The average age of construction technicians is 40+ years years old, representing 64% of the construction technician population.
Construction technician age breakdown
| Construction Technician Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 64% |
| 30-40 years | 24% |
| 20-30 years | 12% |
Construction technician educational attainment
The most common degree for construction technicians is bachelor's degree, with 35% of construction technicians earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are high school diploma degree at 25% and high school diploma degree at 24%.
- Bachelor's, 35%
- High School Diploma, 25%
- Associate, 24%
- Diploma, 9%
- Other Degrees, 7%
Construction technicians by degree level
| Construction technician degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 35% |
| High School Diploma | 25% |
| Associate | 24% |
| Diploma | 9% |
| Other Degrees | 7% |
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Construction technician wage gap by degree level
According to the data, construction technicians with a Master's degree earn more than those without, at $44,828 annually. With a Associate degree, construction technicians earn a median annual income of $42,846 compared to $42,193 for construction technicians with an Bachelor's degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| Master's Degree | $44,828 |
| High School Diploma or Less | $40,229 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $42,193 |
| Some College/ Associate Degree | $42,846 |
Construction technician employment statistics
Most construction technicians work for a private in the professional industry.
Company size where construction technicians work
Below, you can see the size of companies where construction technicians work.
Construction technician jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 5% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 19% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 30% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 9% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 24% |
| > 10,000 employees | 13% |
Construction technician jobs by company type
Employees with the construction technician job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most construction technicians prefer to work at private companies over public companies.
Construction technician jobs by sector
| Company type | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 3% |
| Public | 18% |
| Private | 65% |
| Government | 13% |
Construction technician jobs by industry
The most common industries for construction technicians are professional, construction and government.
Construction technician industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Professional | 19% |
| Construction | 17% |
| Government | 13% |
| Telecommunication | 9% |
| Fortune 500 | 6% |
| Energy | 5% |
| Manufacturing | 4% |
| Technology | 4% |
| Education | 3% |
| Utilities | 3% |
| Health Care | 3% |
| Hospitality | 3% |
| Transportation | 2% |
| Media | 2% |
| Finance | 2% |
| Retail | 1% |
| Start-up | 1% |
| Non Profits | 1% |
| Real Estate | 1% |
Construction technician turnover and employment statistics
Construction technician unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for construction technicians between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Construction technician unemployment rate by year
| Year | Construction 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 | 1.97% |
| 2019 | 2.84% |
| 2020 | 3.91% |
| 2021 | 4.04% |
Average construction technician tenure
The average construction technician stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 1,791 construction technicians resumes in Zippia's database.
Construction technician tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 25% |
| 1-2 years | 32% |
| 3-4 years | 16% |
| 5-7 years | 14% |
| 8-10 years | 5% |
| 11+ years | 8% |
Construction technician LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of construction 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 |
| Geological Drafter | 5.61% | 2,129 |
| Autocad Operator | 5.82% | 27,082 |
| Construction Technician | 6.29% | - |
| Photonics Engineering Technician | 8.40% | 67,121 |
Similar construction technician jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Land Survey Technician | 4.94% | 10,634 |
| Geological Drafter | 5.61% | 2,129 |
| Autocad Operator | 5.82% | 27,082 |
| Photonics Engineering Technician | 8.40% | 67,121 |
Foreign languages spoken by construction technicians
The most common foreign language among construction technicians is Spanish at 62.5%. The second-most popular foreign language spoken is French at 8.3% and Portuguese is the third-most popular at 6.3%.
- Spanish, 62.5%
- French, 8.3%
- Portuguese, 6.3%
- Russian, 6.3%
- Italian, 6.3%
- Other, 10.3%
Construction technician languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 62.5% |
| French | 8.3% |
| Portuguese | 6.3% |
| Russian | 6.3% |
| Italian | 6.3% |
| Other | 10.3% |
