Crime laboratory technician demographics and statistics in the US
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Crime laboratory technician demographics by:
Crime laboratory technician gender statistics
61.9% of crime laboratory technicians are women and 38.1% of crime laboratory technicians are men.
- Female, 61.9%
- Male, 38.1%
Crime laboratory technician gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Female | 61.9% |
| Male | 38.1% |
Crime laboratory technician gender pay gap
Women earn 95¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$34,888
Female income
$33,236
Crime laboratory technician gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in crime laboratory technician positions over time. Currently, 61.9% of crime laboratory technicians are female.
Crime laboratory technician gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 42.77% | 57.23% |
| 2011 | 39.89% | 60.11% |
| 2012 | 39.37% | 60.63% |
| 2013 | 43.06% | 56.94% |
| 2014 | 40.78% | 59.22% |
| 2015 | 40.80% | 59.20% |
| 2016 | 40.19% | 59.81% |
| 2017 | 41.55% | 58.45% |
| 2018 | 41.94% | 58.06% |
| 2019 | 36.90% | 63.10% |
| 2020 | 39.75% | 60.25% |
| 2021 | 38.10% | 61.90% |
Crime laboratory technician related jobs gender ratio
We compared crime laboratory 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% |
| Crime Laboratory Technician | 38% | 62% |
| Hot Cell Technician | 97% | 3% |
| Chemical Compounder | 98% | 2% |
| Precision Crop Manager | 98% | 2% |
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Crime laboratory technician demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among crime laboratory technicians is White, which makes up 62.7% of all crime laboratory technicians. Comparatively, 12.4% of crime laboratory technicians are Hispanic or Latino and 11.4% of crime laboratory technicians are Asian.
- White, 62.7%
- Hispanic or Latino, 12.4%
- Asian, 11.4%
- Black or African American, 6.8%
- Unknown, 5.7%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 1.0%
Crime laboratory technician race
| Crime laboratory technician race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 62.7% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 12.4% |
| Asian | 11.4% |
| Black or African American | 6.8% |
| Unknown | 5.7% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 1.0% |
Crime laboratory technician race and ethnicity over time
See how crime laboratory technician racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Crime laboratory technician race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 73.50% | 5.03% | 9.54% | 8.40% |
| 2011 | 70.58% | 6.81% | 10.96% | 7.67% |
| 2012 | 72.31% | 5.89% | 10.92% | 7.22% |
| 2013 | 70.16% | 6.62% | 11.01% | 8.56% |
| 2014 | 70.34% | 6.47% | 11.27% | 8.28% |
| 2015 | 68.97% | 6.28% | 10.88% | 9.94% |
| 2016 | 69.50% | 6.88% | 10.95% | 9.18% |
| 2017 | 67.27% | 5.54% | 11.51% | 11.42% |
| 2018 | 68.03% | 5.23% | 12.49% | 10.15% |
| 2019 | 69.43% | 4.92% | 11.07% | 10.34% |
| 2020 | 65.16% | 7.09% | 11.57% | 9.57% |
| 2021 | 62.70% | 6.80% | 11.38% | 12.39% |
Crime laboratory technician wage gap by race
According to our data, unknown crime laboratory technicians have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Black or african american crime laboratory technicians have the lowest average salary at $34,485.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $35,614 |
| White | $34,832 |
| Black or African American | $34,485 |
| Asian | $34,590 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $34,928 |
Average crime laboratory technician age
See how the average age of crime laboratory technicians varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Crime laboratory 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 |
Crime laboratory technician age breakdown
The average age of crime laboratory technicians is 40+ years years old, representing 40% of the crime laboratory technician population.
Crime laboratory technician age breakdown
| Crime Laboratory Technician Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 40% |
| 30-40 years | 26% |
| 20-30 years | 33% |
Crime laboratory technician educational attainment
The most common degree for crime laboratory technicians is bachelor's degree, with 80% of crime laboratory technicians earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are master's degree degree at 11% and master's degree degree at 6%.
- Bachelor's, 80%
- Master's, 11%
- Associate, 6%
- High School Diploma, 3%
Crime laboratory technicians by degree level
| Crime laboratory technician degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 80% |
| Master's | 11% |
| Associate | 6% |
| High School Diploma | 3% |
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Crime laboratory technician wage gap by degree level
According to the data, crime laboratory technicians with a Master's degree earn more than those without, at $37,668 annually. With a Associate degree, crime laboratory technicians earn a median annual income of $34,272 compared to $32,610 for crime laboratory technicians with an Bachelor's degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| Master's Degree | $37,668 |
| High School Diploma or Less | $31,282 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $32,610 |
| Some College/ Associate Degree | $34,272 |
Crime laboratory technician turnover and employment statistics
Crime laboratory technician unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for crime laboratory technicians between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Crime laboratory technician unemployment rate by year
| Year | Crime laboratory 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 crime laboratory technician tenure
The average crime laboratory technician stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 49 crime laboratory technicians resumes in Zippia's database.
Crime laboratory technician tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 18% |
| 1-2 years | 40% |
| 3-4 years | 13% |
| 5-7 years | 9% |
| 8-10 years | 2% |
| 11+ years | 18% |
Crime laboratory technician LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of crime laboratory 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Breeding Technician | 5.71% | 8,961 |
| Seed Laboratory Assistant | 7.88% | 38,757 |
| Crime Laboratory Technician | 8.16% | - |
| Chemical Research Worker | 9.49% | 66,892 |
Similar crime laboratory technician jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Breeding Technician | 5.71% | 8,961 |
| Seed Laboratory Assistant | 7.88% | 38,757 |
| Chemical Research Worker | 9.49% | 66,892 |
Foreign languages spoken by crime laboratory technicians
- Spanish, 100.0%
Crime laboratory technician languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 100.0% |