Cytotechnologist demographics and statistics in the US
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Cytotechnologist gender statistics
71.3% of cytotechnologists are women and 28.7% of cytotechnologists are men.
- Female, 71.3%
- Male, 28.7%
Cytotechnologist gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Female | 71.3% |
| Male | 28.7% |
Cytotechnologist gender pay gap
Women earn 94¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$51,222
Female income
$47,983
Cytotechnologist gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in cytotechnologist positions over time. Currently, 71.3% of cytotechnologists are female.
Cytotechnologist gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 27.71% | 72.29% |
| 2011 | 25.89% | 74.11% |
| 2012 | 26.99% | 73.01% |
| 2013 | 25.76% | 74.24% |
| 2014 | 26.48% | 73.52% |
| 2015 | 26.73% | 73.27% |
| 2016 | 28.26% | 71.74% |
| 2017 | 27.36% | 72.64% |
| 2018 | 28.93% | 71.07% |
| 2019 | 30.55% | 69.45% |
| 2020 | 31.35% | 68.65% |
| 2021 | 28.69% | 71.31% |
Cytotechnologist related jobs gender ratio
We compared cytotechnologists with similar job titles to see how gender ratios vary. As you can see, guitar technician and armorer technician have the biggest gender ratio gaps.
| Job title | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Radiographer, Mammographer | 2% | 98% |
| Mammographer | 3% | 97% |
| Lead Mammographer | 3% | 97% |
| Cytotechnologist | 29% | 71% |
| Driver/Technician | 93% | 7% |
| Armorer Technician | 95% | 5% |
| Guitar Technician | 96% | 4% |
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Cytotechnologist demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among cytotechnologists is White, which makes up 53.4% of all cytotechnologists. Comparatively, 17.7% of cytotechnologists are Hispanic or Latino and 11.9% of cytotechnologists are Asian.
- White, 53.4%
- Hispanic or Latino, 17.7%
- Asian, 11.9%
- Black or African American, 11.1%
- Unknown, 5.1%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.8%
Cytotechnologist race
| Cytotechnologist race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 53.4% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 17.7% |
| Asian | 11.9% |
| Black or African American | 11.1% |
| Unknown | 5.1% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.8% |
Cytotechnologist race and ethnicity over time
See how cytotechnologist racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Cytotechnologist race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 60.74% | 11.25% | 11.37% | 13.94% |
| 2011 | 60.84% | 11.26% | 11.42% | 13.18% |
| 2012 | 59.89% | 12.03% | 11.27% | 14.11% |
| 2013 | 60.31% | 11.48% | 11.31% | 14.32% |
| 2014 | 60.32% | 11.86% | 11.13% | 13.96% |
| 2015 | 58.34% | 13.27% | 11.30% | 14.07% |
| 2016 | 59.32% | 12.20% | 11.13% | 14.44% |
| 2017 | 58.61% | 11.88% | 11.35% | 15.43% |
| 2018 | 58.51% | 12.18% | 10.48% | 15.50% |
| 2019 | 56.29% | 12.31% | 12.67% | 15.86% |
| 2020 | 54.83% | 12.37% | 11.96% | 15.72% |
| 2021 | 53.36% | 11.15% | 11.89% | 17.66% |
Cytotechnologist wage gap by race
According to our data, asian cytotechnologists have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Black or african american cytotechnologists have the lowest average salary at $46,462.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $49,970 |
| White | $51,886 |
| Black or African American | $46,462 |
| Asian | $57,350 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $51,039 |
Average cytotechnologist age
See how the average age of cytotechnologists varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Cytotechnologist age by race and gender
| Race | Male age | Female age |
|---|---|---|
| Black or African American | 46 | 42 |
| Unknown | 35 | 39 |
| Asian | 43.5 | 45 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 38 | 38 |
| White | 41 | 48 |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 44.5 |
Cytotechnologist age breakdown
The average age of cytotechnologists is 40+ years years old, representing 59% of the cytotechnologist population.
Cytotechnologist age breakdown
| Cytotechnologist Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 59% |
| 30-40 years | 23% |
| 20-30 years | 18% |
Cytotechnologist educational attainment
The most common degree for cytotechnologists is bachelor's degree, with 72% of cytotechnologists earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are master's degree degree at 9% and master's degree degree at 9%.
- Bachelor's, 72%
- Master's, 9%
- Associate, 9%
- Diploma, 1%
- Other Degrees, 9%
Cytotechnologists by degree level
| Cytotechnologist degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 72% |
| Master's | 9% |
| Associate | 9% |
| Diploma | 1% |
| Other Degrees | 9% |
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Cytotechnologist wage gap by degree level
According to the data, cytotechnologists with a Master's degree earn more than those without, at $66,215 annually. With a Doctorate degree, cytotechnologists earn a median annual income of $64,036 compared to $61,978 for cytotechnologists with an Bachelor's degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| Master's Degree | $66,215 |
| High School Diploma or Less | $36,586 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $61,978 |
| Doctorate Degree | $64,036 |
| Some College/ Associate Degree | $48,251 |
Cytotechnologist employment statistics
Most cytotechnologists work for a private in the health care industry.
Company size where cytotechnologists work
Below, you can see the size of companies where cytotechnologists work.
Cytotechnologist jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 4% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 8% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 17% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 6% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 44% |
| > 10,000 employees | 21% |
Cytotechnologist jobs by company type
Employees with the cytotechnologist job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most cytotechnologists prefer to work at private companies over education companies.
Cytotechnologist jobs by sector
| Company type | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 13% |
| Public | 5% |
| Private | 81% |
| Government | 1% |
Cytotechnologist jobs by industry
The most common industries for cytotechnologists are health care, education and technology.
Cytotechnologist industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Health Care | 77% |
| Education | 10% |
| Technology | 3% |
| Professional | 2% |
| Pharmaceutical | 1% |
| Manufacturing | 1% |
| Government | 1% |
| Non Profits | 1% |
| Fortune 500 | 1% |
Cytotechnologist turnover and employment statistics
Cytotechnologist unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for cytotechnologists between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Cytotechnologist unemployment rate by year
| Year | Cytotechnologist unemployment rate |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 3.81% |
| 2011 | 3.25% |
| 2012 | 3.60% |
| 2013 | 3.61% |
| 2014 | 2.96% |
| 2015 | 2.58% |
| 2016 | 2.17% |
| 2017 | 1.79% |
| 2018 | 1.99% |
| 2019 | 1.76% |
| 2020 | 1.93% |
| 2021 | 1.96% |
Average cytotechnologist tenure
The average cytotechnologist stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 1,529 cytotechnologists resumes in Zippia's database.
Cytotechnologist tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 15% |
| 1-2 years | 28% |
| 3-4 years | 16% |
| 5-7 years | 15% |
| 8-10 years | 8% |
| 11+ years | 18% |
Cytotechnologist LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of cytotechnologists 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Reprographics Technician | 5.02% | 47,234 |
| Implant Coordinator | 6.89% | 17,619 |
| Cytotechnologist | 8.24% | - |
| Medical Records Custodian | 9.29% | 64,933 |
| Dispensing Optician | 12.53% | 4,434 |
| Surgical Scrub Technician | 12.80% | 40,168 |
| Nuclear Cardiology Technologist | 21.93% | 48,928 |
Similar cytotechnologist jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Reprographics Technician | 5.02% | 47,234 |
| Implant Coordinator | 6.89% | 17,619 |
| Medical Records Custodian | 9.29% | 64,933 |
| Dispensing Optician | 12.53% | 4,434 |
| Surgical Scrub Technician | 12.80% | 40,168 |
| Nuclear Cardiology Technologist | 21.93% | 48,928 |
Foreign languages spoken by cytotechnologists
The most common foreign language among cytotechnologists is Spanish at 45.0%. The second-most popular foreign language spoken is Polish at 10.0% and Arabic is the third-most popular at 10.0%.
- Spanish, 45.0%
- Polish, 10.0%
- Arabic, 10.0%
- Portuguese, 5.0%
- Chinese, 5.0%
- Other, 25.0%
Cytotechnologist languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 45.0% |
| Polish | 10.0% |
| Arabic | 10.0% |
| Portuguese | 5.0% |
| Chinese | 5.0% |
| Other | 25.0% |
