Data collection technician demographics and statistics in the US
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Data collection technician gender statistics
33.2% of data collection technicians are women and 66.8% of data collection technicians are men.
- Male, 66.8%
- Female, 33.2%
Data collection technician gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Male | 66.8% |
| Female | 33.2% |
Data collection technician gender pay gap
Women earn 97¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$54,640
Female income
$52,852
Data collection technician gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in data collection technician positions over time. Currently, 33.2% of data collection technicians are female.
Data collection technician gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 65.72% | 34.28% |
| 2011 | 63.61% | 36.39% |
| 2012 | 64.91% | 35.09% |
| 2013 | 63.45% | 36.55% |
| 2014 | 64.30% | 35.70% |
| 2015 | 64.60% | 35.40% |
| 2016 | 66.34% | 33.66% |
| 2017 | 65.32% | 34.68% |
| 2018 | 67.06% | 32.94% |
| 2019 | 68.76% | 31.24% |
| 2020 | 69.56% | 30.44% |
| 2021 | 66.80% | 33.20% |
Data collection technician related jobs gender ratio
We compared data collection technicians 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% |
| Data Collection Technician | 67% | 33% |
| Driver/Technician | 93% | 7% |
| Armorer Technician | 95% | 5% |
| Guitar Technician | 96% | 4% |
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Data collection technician demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among data collection technicians is White, which makes up 54.2% of all data collection technicians. Comparatively, 16.9% of data collection technicians are Hispanic or Latino and 12.0% of data collection technicians are Asian.
- White, 54.2%
- Hispanic or Latino, 16.9%
- Asian, 12.0%
- Black or African American, 10.9%
- Unknown, 5.1%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.9%
Data collection technician race
| Data collection technician race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 54.2% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 16.9% |
| Asian | 12.0% |
| Black or African American | 10.9% |
| Unknown | 5.1% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.9% |
Data collection technician race and ethnicity over time
See how data collection technician racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Data collection technician race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 61.61% | 11.03% | 11.48% | 13.22% |
| 2011 | 61.70% | 11.04% | 11.53% | 12.46% |
| 2012 | 60.75% | 11.81% | 11.38% | 13.39% |
| 2013 | 61.17% | 11.26% | 11.42% | 13.61% |
| 2014 | 61.19% | 11.64% | 11.24% | 13.24% |
| 2015 | 59.20% | 13.05% | 11.41% | 13.35% |
| 2016 | 60.18% | 11.98% | 11.24% | 13.72% |
| 2017 | 59.47% | 11.66% | 11.46% | 14.72% |
| 2018 | 59.37% | 11.97% | 10.59% | 14.79% |
| 2019 | 57.16% | 12.09% | 12.78% | 15.14% |
| 2020 | 55.70% | 12.15% | 12.07% | 15.01% |
| 2021 | 54.22% | 10.93% | 12.00% | 16.95% |
Data collection technician wage gap by race
According to our data, asian data collection technicians have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Black or african american data collection technicians have the lowest average salary at $51,981.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $53,938 |
| White | $54,995 |
| Black or African American | $51,981 |
| Asian | $57,890 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $54,560 |
Average data collection technician age
See how the average age of data collection technicians varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Data collection technician 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 |
Data collection technician age breakdown
The average age of data collection technicians is 40+ years years old, representing 59% of the data collection technician population.
Data collection technician age breakdown
| Data Collection Technician Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 59% |
| 30-40 years | 23% |
| 20-30 years | 18% |
Data collection technician educational attainment
The most common degree for data collection technicians is bachelor's degree, with 53% of data collection technicians earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are associate degree degree at 26% and associate degree degree at 9%.
- Bachelor's, 53%
- Associate, 26%
- High School Diploma, 9%
- Master's, 5%
- Other Degrees, 7%
Data collection technicians by degree level
| Data collection technician degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 53% |
| Associate | 26% |
| High School Diploma | 9% |
| Master's | 5% |
| Other Degrees | 7% |
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Data collection technician wage gap by degree level
According to the data, data collection technicians with a Master's degree earn more than those without, at $62,494 annually. With a Doctorate degree, data collection technicians earn a median annual income of $61,621 compared to $60,305 for data collection technicians with an Bachelor's degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| Master's Degree | $62,494 |
| High School Diploma or Less | $45,996 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $60,305 |
| Doctorate Degree | $61,621 |
| Some College/ Associate Degree | $53,028 |
Data collection technician employment statistics
Most data collection technicians work for a private in the professional industry.
Company size where data collection technicians work
Below, you can see the size of companies where data collection technicians work.
Data collection technician jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 6% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 15% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 26% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 7% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 26% |
| > 10,000 employees | 21% |
Data collection technician jobs by company type
Employees with the data collection technician job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most data collection technicians prefer to work at private companies over public companies.
Data collection technician jobs by sector
| Company type | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 8% |
| Public | 25% |
| Private | 60% |
| Government | 7% |
Data collection technician jobs by industry
The most common industries for data collection technicians are professional, technology and manufacturing.
Data collection technician industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Professional | 18% |
| Technology | 14% |
| Fortune 500 | 13% |
| Manufacturing | 11% |
| Education | 7% |
| Government | 5% |
| Telecommunication | 4% |
| Finance | 4% |
| Transportation | 3% |
| Internet | 3% |
| Energy | 3% |
| Health Care | 3% |
| Media | 2% |
| Real Estate | 2% |
| Retail | 2% |
| Non Profits | 1% |
| Utilities | 1% |
| Construction | 1% |
| Hospitality | 1% |
| Automotive | 1% |
Data collection technician turnover and employment statistics
Data collection technician unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for data collection technicians between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Data collection technician unemployment rate by year
| Year | Data collection technician 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 data collection technician tenure
The average data collection technician stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 287 data collection technicians resumes in Zippia's database.
Data collection technician tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 39% |
| 1-2 years | 21% |
| 3-4 years | 5% |
| 5-7 years | 17% |
| 8-10 years | 4% |
| 11+ years | 13% |
Data collection technician LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of data collection 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Microfilm Technician | 5.02% | 48,061 |
| Pediatric Dental Hygienist | 6.89% | 39,062 |
| Data Collection Technician | 8.24% | - |
| Icd-9 Coder | 9.29% | 4,246 |
| Ophthalmic Dispenser | 12.53% | 3,326 |
| Obstetrics Technician | 12.80% | 55,214 |
| Nuclear Medicine Specialist | 21.93% | 12,512 |
Similar data collection technician jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Microfilm Technician | 5.02% | 48,061 |
| Pediatric Dental Hygienist | 6.89% | 39,062 |
| Icd-9 Coder | 9.29% | 4,246 |
| Ophthalmic Dispenser | 12.53% | 3,326 |
| Obstetrics Technician | 12.80% | 55,214 |
| Nuclear Medicine Specialist | 21.93% | 12,512 |
Foreign languages spoken by data collection technicians
The most common foreign language among data collection technicians is Spanish at 36.4%. The second-most popular foreign language spoken is Arabic at 18.2% and Irish is the third-most popular at 9.1%.
- Spanish, 36.4%
- Arabic, 18.2%
- Irish, 9.1%
- Chinese, 9.1%
- French, 9.1%
- Other, 18.1%
Data collection technician languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 36.4% |
| Arabic | 18.2% |
| Irish | 9.1% |
| Chinese | 9.1% |
| French | 9.1% |
| Other | 18.1% |