Data communications technician demographics and statistics in the US
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Data communications technician gender statistics
9.1% of data communications technicians are women and 90.9% of data communications technicians are men.
- Male, 90.9%
- Female, 9.1%
Data communications technician gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Male | 90.9% |
| Female | 9.1% |
Data communications technician gender pay gap
Women earn 95¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$56,474
Female income
$53,604
Data communications technician gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in data communications technician positions over time. Currently, 9.1% of data communications technicians are female.
Data communications technician gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 92.37% | 7.63% |
| 2011 | 91.49% | 8.51% |
| 2012 | 91.32% | 8.68% |
| 2013 | 92.46% | 7.54% |
| 2014 | 91.78% | 8.22% |
| 2015 | 91.78% | 8.22% |
| 2016 | 91.59% | 8.41% |
| 2017 | 92.01% | 7.99% |
| 2018 | 92.13% | 7.87% |
| 2019 | 90.45% | 9.55% |
| 2020 | 91.45% | 8.55% |
| 2021 | 90.89% | 9.11% |
Data communications technician related jobs gender ratio
We compared data communications 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% |
| Data Communications Technician | 91% | 9% |
| Hot Cell Technician | 97% | 3% |
| Chemical Compounder | 98% | 2% |
| Precision Crop Manager | 98% | 2% |
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Data communications technician demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among data communications technicians is White, which makes up 56.0% of all data communications technicians. Comparatively, 17.1% of data communications technicians are Hispanic or Latino and 10.4% of data communications technicians are Asian.
- White, 56.0%
- Hispanic or Latino, 17.1%
- Asian, 10.4%
- Black or African American, 9.7%
- Unknown, 5.8%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 1.0%
Data communications technician race
| Data communications technician race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 56.0% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 17.1% |
| Asian | 10.4% |
| Black or African American | 9.7% |
| Unknown | 5.8% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 1.0% |
Data communications technician race and ethnicity over time
See how data communications technician racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Data communications technician race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 66.80% | 7.90% | 8.57% | 13.09% |
| 2011 | 63.89% | 9.67% | 9.99% | 12.36% |
| 2012 | 65.61% | 8.75% | 9.95% | 11.90% |
| 2013 | 63.47% | 9.48% | 10.04% | 13.24% |
| 2014 | 63.64% | 9.34% | 10.30% | 12.96% |
| 2015 | 62.28% | 9.15% | 9.91% | 14.62% |
| 2016 | 62.80% | 9.74% | 9.98% | 13.87% |
| 2017 | 60.57% | 8.40% | 10.55% | 16.10% |
| 2018 | 61.34% | 8.09% | 11.52% | 14.83% |
| 2019 | 62.73% | 7.78% | 10.10% | 15.02% |
| 2020 | 58.47% | 9.95% | 10.60% | 14.25% |
| 2021 | 56.01% | 9.67% | 10.41% | 17.08% |
Data communications technician wage gap by race
According to our data, unknown data communications technicians have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Black or african american data communications technicians have the lowest average salary at $55,774.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $57,740 |
| White | $56,378 |
| Black or African American | $55,774 |
| Asian | $55,957 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $56,544 |
Average data communications technician age
See how the average age of data communications technicians varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Female
Data communications 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 |
Data communications technician age breakdown
The average age of data communications technicians is 40+ years years old, representing 40% of the data communications technician population.
Data communications technician age breakdown
| Data Communications Technician Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 40% |
| 30-40 years | 26% |
| 20-30 years | 33% |
Data communications technician educational attainment
The most common degree for data communications technicians is associate degree, with 41% of data communications technicians earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are bachelor's degree degree at 35% and bachelor's degree degree at 14%.
- Associate, 41%
- Bachelor's, 35%
- High School Diploma, 14%
- Diploma, 5%
- Other Degrees, 5%
Data communications technicians by degree level
| Data communications technician degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Associate | 41% |
| Bachelor's | 35% |
| High School Diploma | 14% |
| Diploma | 5% |
| Other Degrees | 5% |
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Data communications technician wage gap by degree level
According to the data, data communications technicians with a Master's degree earn more than those without, at $61,331 annually. With a Associate degree, data communications technicians earn a median annual income of $55,403 compared to $52,518 for data communications technicians with an Bachelor's degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| Master's Degree | $61,331 |
| High School Diploma or Less | $50,220 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $52,518 |
| Some College/ Associate Degree | $55,403 |
Data communications technician employment statistics
Most data communications technicians work for a private in the technology industry.
Company size where data communications technicians work
Below, you can see the size of companies where data communications technicians work.
Data communications technician jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 5% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 19% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 17% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 6% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 26% |
| > 10,000 employees | 28% |
Data communications technician jobs by company type
Employees with the data communications technician job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most data communications technicians prefer to work at private companies over public companies.
Data communications technician jobs by sector
| Company type | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 9% |
| Public | 29% |
| Private | 57% |
| Government | 5% |
Data communications technician jobs by industry
The most common industries for data communications technicians are technology, professional and manufacturing.
Data communications technician industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Technology | 16% |
| Fortune 500 | 13% |
| Professional | 10% |
| Manufacturing | 8% |
| Education | 8% |
| Finance | 7% |
| Telecommunication | 5% |
| Media | 4% |
| Transportation | 4% |
| Government | 4% |
| Construction | 4% |
| Health Care | 4% |
| Hospitality | 3% |
| Non Profits | 3% |
| Retail | 2% |
| Start-up | 2% |
| Insurance | 2% |
| Energy | 2% |
| Internet | 1% |
| Utilities | 1% |
| Agriculture | 1% |
Data communications technician turnover and employment statistics
Data communications technician unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for data communications technicians between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Data communications technician unemployment rate by year
| Year | Data communications 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 data communications technician tenure
The average data communications technician stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 466 data communications technicians resumes in Zippia's database.
Data communications technician tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 16% |
| 1-2 years | 32% |
| 3-4 years | 19% |
| 5-7 years | 17% |
| 8-10 years | 4% |
| 11+ years | 11% |
Data communications technician LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of data communications 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Technician | 5.71% | 9,259 |
| Food Analyst | 7.88% | 48,479 |
| Data Communications Technician | 8.16% | - |
| Rubber Compounder Formulator | 9.49% | 286 |
Similar data communications technician jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Technician | 5.71% | 9,259 |
| Food Analyst | 7.88% | 48,479 |
| Rubber Compounder Formulator | 9.49% | 286 |
Foreign languages spoken by data communications technicians
The most common foreign language among data communications technicians is Spanish at 50.0%. The second-most popular foreign language spoken is Carrier at 30.0% and Russian is the third-most popular at 10.0%.
- Spanish, 50.0%
- Carrier, 30.0%
- Russian, 10.0%
- Estonian, 10.0%
Data communications technician languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 50.0% |
| Carrier | 30.0% |
| Russian | 10.0% |
| Estonian | 10.0% |