Cooling tower technician demographics and statistics in the US
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Cooling tower technician gender statistics
9.6% of cooling tower technicians are women and 90.4% of cooling tower technicians are men.
- Male, 90.4%
- Female, 9.6%
Cooling tower technician gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Male | 90.4% |
| Female | 9.6% |
Cooling tower technician gender pay gap
Women earn 94¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$47,202
Female income
$44,409
Cooling tower technician gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in cooling tower technician positions over time. Currently, 9.6% of cooling tower technicians are female.
Cooling tower technician gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 90.06% | 9.94% |
| 2011 | 89.95% | 10.05% |
| 2012 | 89.40% | 10.60% |
| 2013 | 89.82% | 10.18% |
| 2014 | 91.46% | 8.54% |
| 2015 | 92.09% | 7.91% |
| 2016 | 89.75% | 10.25% |
| 2017 | 89.40% | 10.60% |
| 2018 | 88.91% | 11.09% |
| 2019 | 89.24% | 10.76% |
| 2020 | 91.51% | 8.49% |
| 2021 | 90.42% | 9.58% |
Cooling tower technician related jobs gender ratio
We compared cooling tower 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% |
| Cooling Tower Technician | 90% | 10% |
| Flooring Mechanic | 99% | 1% |
| Machine Repairman | 100% | 0% |
| Millwright Supervisor | 100% | 0% |
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Cooling tower technician demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among cooling tower technicians is White, which makes up 66.6% of all cooling tower technicians. Comparatively, 17.5% of cooling tower technicians are Hispanic or Latino and 7.6% of cooling tower technicians are Black or African American.
- White, 66.6%
- Hispanic or Latino, 17.5%
- Black or African American, 7.6%
- Unknown, 4.2%
- Asian, 3.3%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.8%
Cooling tower technician race
| Cooling tower technician race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 66.6% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 17.5% |
| Black or African American | 7.6% |
| Unknown | 4.2% |
| Asian | 3.3% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.8% |
Cooling tower technician race and ethnicity over time
See how cooling tower technician racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Cooling tower technician race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 72.24% | 7.78% | 2.49% | 15.52% |
| 2011 | 71.82% | 7.96% | 2.85% | 15.38% |
| 2012 | 71.63% | 7.57% | 2.84% | 15.89% |
| 2013 | 72.05% | 7.58% | 2.67% | 15.54% |
| 2014 | 71.31% | 7.74% | 3.03% | 15.97% |
| 2015 | 71.62% | 6.97% | 2.92% | 16.66% |
| 2016 | 70.13% | 7.29% | 2.92% | 17.16% |
| 2017 | 69.93% | 7.68% | 3.31% | 16.87% |
| 2018 | 70.24% | 7.45% | 3.13% | 17.34% |
| 2019 | 71.42% | 6.68% | 3.37% | 16.61% |
| 2020 | 69.49% | 6.64% | 3.02% | 16.74% |
| 2021 | 66.63% | 7.57% | 3.25% | 17.50% |
Cooling tower technician wage gap by race
According to our data, unknown cooling tower technicians have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Black or african american cooling tower technicians have the lowest average salary at $43,646.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $48,704 |
| White | $48,244 |
| Black or African American | $43,646 |
| Asian | $48,331 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $47,276 |
Average cooling tower technician age
See how the average age of cooling tower technicians varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Female
Cooling tower technician age by race and gender
| Race | Male age | Female age |
|---|---|---|
| Black or African American | 50 | |
| Unknown | 49 | |
| Asian | 52 | |
| Hispanic or Latino | 46 | |
| White | 50 | 49 |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 50.5 |
Cooling tower technician age breakdown
The average age of cooling tower technicians is 40+ years years old, representing 73% of the cooling tower technician population.
Cooling tower technician age breakdown
| Cooling Tower Technician Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 73% |
| 30-40 years | 20% |
| 20-30 years | 7% |
Cooling tower technician educational attainment
The most common degree for cooling tower technicians is high school diploma, with 43% of cooling tower technicians earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are associate degree degree at 22% and associate degree degree at 17%.
- High School Diploma, 43%
- Associate, 22%
- Bachelor's, 17%
- Diploma, 6%
- Other Degrees, 12%
Cooling tower technicians by degree level
| Cooling tower technician degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| High School Diploma | 43% |
| Associate | 22% |
| Bachelor's | 17% |
| Diploma | 6% |
| Other Degrees | 12% |
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Cooling tower technician wage gap by degree level
According to the data, cooling tower technicians with a Bachelor's degree earn more than those without, at $52,217 annually. With a Associate degree, cooling tower technicians earn a median annual income of $51,063 compared to $45,277 for cooling tower technicians with an High School Diploma degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| High School Diploma or Less | $45,277 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $52,217 |
| Some College/ Associate Degree | $51,063 |
Cooling tower technician employment statistics
Company size where cooling tower technicians work
Below, you can see the size of companies where cooling tower technicians work.
Cooling tower technician jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 2% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 19% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 26% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 7% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 21% |
| > 10,000 employees | 24% |
Cooling tower technician jobs by industry
The most common industries for cooling tower technicians are professional, construction and manufacturing.
Cooling tower technician industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Professional | 20% |
| Construction | 15% |
| Manufacturing | 13% |
| Retail | 8% |
| Transportation | 8% |
| Energy | 8% |
| Fortune 500 | 8% |
| Technology | 8% |
| Hospitality | 5% |
| Media | 3% |
| Agriculture | 3% |
| Automotive | 3% |
| Health Care | 3% |
Cooling tower technician turnover and employment statistics
Cooling tower technician unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for cooling tower technicians between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Cooling tower technician unemployment rate by year
| Year | Cooling tower technician unemployment rate |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 7.83% |
| 2011 | 5.60% |
| 2012 | 5.45% |
| 2013 | 4.37% |
| 2014 | 3.57% |
| 2015 | 3.11% |
| 2016 | 3.40% |
| 2017 | 2.51% |
| 2018 | 2.33% |
| 2019 | 2.36% |
| 2020 | 2.75% |
| 2021 | 3.05% |
Average cooling tower technician tenure
The average cooling tower technician stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 186 cooling tower technicians resumes in Zippia's database.
Cooling tower technician tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 37% |
| 1-2 years | 31% |
| 3-4 years | 10% |
| 5-7 years | 16% |
| 8-10 years | 2% |
| 11+ years | 4% |
Cooling tower technician LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of cooling tower 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Air And Hydronic Balancing Technician | 1.73% | 10,208 |
| Construction Millwright | 2.00% | 28,127 |
| Cooling Tower Technician | 2.48% | - |
| Lock Fitter | 3.52% | 1,629 |
| Installation Helper | 3.67% | 33,573 |
| Room Cooler Installer | 3.71% | 39,774 |
| Repairing Calibrator | 8.86% | 25 |
Similar cooling tower technician jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Air And Hydronic Balancing Technician | 1.73% | 10,208 |
| Construction Millwright | 2.00% | 28,127 |
| Lock Fitter | 3.52% | 1,629 |
| Installation Helper | 3.67% | 33,573 |
| Room Cooler Installer | 3.71% | 39,774 |
| Repairing Calibrator | 8.86% | 25 |