Control valve technician demographics and statistics in the US
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Control valve technician gender statistics
4.1% of control valve technicians are women and 95.9% of control valve technicians are men.
- Male, 95.9%
- Female, 4.1%
Control valve technician gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Male | 95.9% |
| Female | 4.1% |
Control valve technician gender pay gap
Women earn 85¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$53,108
Female income
$45,164
Control valve technician gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in control valve technician positions over time. Currently, 4.1% of control valve technicians are female.
Control valve technician gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 90.95% | 9.05% |
| 2011 | 91.01% | 8.99% |
| 2012 | 89.33% | 10.67% |
| 2013 | 91.26% | 8.74% |
| 2014 | 86.98% | 13.02% |
| 2015 | 87.58% | 12.42% |
| 2016 | 93.99% | 6.01% |
| 2017 | 89.14% | 10.86% |
| 2018 | 89.80% | 10.20% |
| 2019 | 87.33% | 12.67% |
| 2020 | 86.55% | 13.45% |
| 2021 | 95.92% | 4.08% |
Control valve technician related jobs gender ratio
We compared control valve technicians with similar job titles to see how gender ratios vary. As you can see, millwright supervisor and machine repairman have the biggest gender ratio gaps.
| Job title | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Mender | 16% | 84% |
| Hydraulic Press Servicer | 22% | 78% |
| Assigner | 34% | 66% |
| Control Valve Technician | 96% | 4% |
| Flooring Mechanic | 99% | 1% |
| Machine Repairman | 100% | 0% |
| Millwright Supervisor | 100% | 0% |
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Control valve technician demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among control valve technicians is White, which makes up 69.2% of all control valve technicians. Comparatively, 16.1% of control valve technicians are Hispanic or Latino and 9.0% of control valve technicians are Black or African American.
- White, 69.2%
- Hispanic or Latino, 16.1%
- Black or African American, 9.0%
- Asian, 2.3%
- Unknown, 2.0%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 1.4%
Control valve technician race
| Control valve technician race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 69.2% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 16.1% |
| Black or African American | 9.0% |
| Asian | 2.3% |
| Unknown | 2.0% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 1.4% |
Control valve technician race and ethnicity over time
See how control valve technician racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Control valve technician race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 76.86% | 10.20% | 1.57% | 8.24% |
| 2011 | 76.98% | 9.13% | 1.19% | 9.92% |
| 2012 | 77.55% | 10.20% | 0.41% | 9.39% |
| 2013 | 72.25% | 8.60% | 1.52% | 15.05% |
| 2014 | 73.93% | 11.37% | 0.47% | 12.32% |
| 2015 | 76.89% | 10.36% | 3.19% | 8.37% |
| 2016 | 75.96% | 10.18% | 1.27% | 11.03% |
| 2017 | 79.26% | 7.83% | 1.38% | 8.76% |
| 2018 | 73.90% | 8.67% | 1.39% | 12.49% |
| 2019 | 75.65% | 8.49% | 1.85% | 11.44% |
| 2020 | 74.59% | 6.56% | 1.64% | 13.52% |
| 2021 | 69.23% | 9.03% | 2.34% | 16.05% |
Control valve technician wage gap by race
According to our data, white control valve technicians have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Black or african american control valve technicians have the lowest average salary at $49,213.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $53,876 |
| White | $55,697 |
| Black or African American | $49,213 |
| Asian | $54,318 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $52,670 |
Average control valve technician age
See how the average age of control valve technicians varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Control valve technician age by race and gender
| Race | Male age | Female age |
|---|---|---|
| White | 48 | |
| Black or African American | 43.5 | |
| Hispanic or Latino | 31 |
Control valve technician age breakdown
The average age of control valve technicians is 40+ years years old, representing 59% of the control valve technician population.
Control valve technician age breakdown
| Control Valve Technician Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 59% |
| 30-40 years | 29% |
| 20-30 years | 12% |
Control valve technician educational attainment
The most common degree for control valve technicians is associate degree, with 35% of control valve technicians earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are bachelor's degree degree at 26% and bachelor's degree degree at 22%.
- Associate, 35%
- Bachelor's, 26%
- High School Diploma, 22%
- Diploma, 13%
- Other Degrees, 4%
Control valve technicians by degree level
| Control valve technician degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Associate | 35% |
| Bachelor's | 26% |
| High School Diploma | 22% |
| Diploma | 13% |
| Other Degrees | 4% |
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Control valve technician wage gap by degree level
According to the data, control valve technicians with a Master's degree earn more than those without, at $65,989 annually. With a Associate degree, control valve technicians earn a median annual income of $60,104 compared to $57,645 for control valve technicians with an Bachelor's degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| Master's Degree | $65,989 |
| High School Diploma or Less | $51,831 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $57,645 |
| Some College/ Associate Degree | $60,104 |
Control valve technician employment statistics
Company size where control valve technicians work
Below, you can see the size of companies where control valve technicians work.
Control valve technician jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 9% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 9% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 39% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 4% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 17% |
| > 10,000 employees | 22% |
Control valve technician jobs by industry
The most common industries for control valve technicians are manufacturing, professional and energy.
Control valve technician industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Manufacturing | 29% |
| Professional | 17% |
| Fortune 500 | 13% |
| Energy | 8% |
| Technology | 8% |
| Transportation | 4% |
| Automotive | 4% |
| Utilities | 4% |
| Health Care | 4% |
| Construction | 4% |
| Real Estate | 4% |
Control valve technician turnover and employment statistics
Control valve technician unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for control valve technicians between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Control valve technician unemployment rate by year
| Year | Control valve technician unemployment rate |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 8.04% |
| 2011 | 7.66% |
| 2012 | 9.26% |
| 2013 | 4.15% |
| 2014 | 1.14% |
| 2015 | 3.83% |
| 2016 | 3.92% |
| 2017 | 6.11% |
| 2018 | 0.81% |
| 2019 | 4.37% |
| 2020 | 1.52% |
| 2021 | 3.14% |
Average control valve technician tenure
The average control valve technician stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 68 control valve technicians resumes in Zippia's database.
Control valve technician tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 32% |
| 1-2 years | 29% |
| 3-4 years | 16% |
| 5-7 years | 13% |
| 8-10 years | 3% |
| 11+ years | 7% |
Control valve technician LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of control valve 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Transportation Refrigeration Technician | 1.73% | 46,818 |
| Millwright Supervisor | 2.00% | 2,280 |
| Key Maker | 3.52% | 16,263 |
| Washer Engineer Helper | 3.67% | 48,821 |
| Room Cooler Installer | 3.71% | 39,774 |
| Control Valve Technician | 8.62% | - |
| Aircraft Photographic Equipment Repairer | 8.86% | 20,199 |
Similar control valve technician jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Transportation Refrigeration Technician | 1.73% | 46,818 |
| Millwright Supervisor | 2.00% | 2,280 |
| Key Maker | 3.52% | 16,263 |
| Washer Engineer Helper | 3.67% | 48,821 |
| Room Cooler Installer | 3.71% | 39,774 |
| Aircraft Photographic Equipment Repairer | 8.86% | 20,199 |
Foreign languages spoken by control valve technicians
- Dakota, 50.0%
- Spanish, 50.0%
Control valve technician languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Dakota | 50.0% |
| Spanish | 50.0% |