Database technician demographics and statistics in the US
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Database technician gender statistics
39.0% of database technicians are women and 61.0% of database technicians are men.
- Male, 61.0%
- Female, 39.0%
Database technician gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Male | 61.0% |
| Female | 39.0% |
Database technician gender pay gap
Women earn 79¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$70,218
Female income
$55,490
Database technician gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in database technician positions over time. Currently, 39.0% of database technicians are female.
Database technician gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 56.64% | 43.36% |
| 2011 | 55.84% | 44.16% |
| 2012 | 61.79% | 38.21% |
| 2013 | 56.85% | 43.15% |
| 2014 | 59.48% | 40.52% |
| 2015 | 60.25% | 39.75% |
| 2016 | 57.99% | 42.01% |
| 2017 | 59.39% | 40.61% |
| 2018 | 63.35% | 36.65% |
| 2019 | 62.79% | 37.21% |
| 2020 | 63.73% | 36.27% |
| 2021 | 61.04% | 38.96% |
Database technician related jobs gender ratio
We compared database technicians with similar job titles to see how gender ratios vary. As you can see, dell certified systems expert and software applications architect have the biggest gender ratio gaps.
| Job title | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Informatics Nurse Specialist | 13% | 87% |
| Clinical Support Specialist | 22% | 78% |
| Clinic Administrator | 23% | 77% |
| Database Technician | 61% | 39% |
| Senior Data Center Engineer | 98% | 2% |
| Software Applications Architect | 98% | 2% |
| Dell Certified Systems Expert | 99% | 1% |
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Database technician demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among database technicians is White, which makes up 59.0% of all database technicians. Comparatively, 17.6% of database technicians are Asian and 9.3% of database technicians are Hispanic or Latino.
- White, 59.0%
- Asian, 17.6%
- Hispanic or Latino, 9.3%
- Black or African American, 8.2%
- Unknown, 5.2%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.7%
Database technician race
| Database technician race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 59.0% |
| Asian | 17.6% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 9.3% |
| Black or African American | 8.2% |
| Unknown | 5.2% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.7% |
Database technician race and ethnicity over time
See how database technician racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Database technician race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 68.81% | 9.90% | 12.99% | 6.87% |
| 2011 | 67.16% | 10.40% | 13.25% | 7.22% |
| 2012 | 65.23% | 9.83% | 13.26% | 8.85% |
| 2013 | 65.55% | 8.27% | 15.35% | 7.54% |
| 2014 | 65.21% | 10.02% | 15.04% | 7.19% |
| 2015 | 62.73% | 9.74% | 15.63% | 8.63% |
| 2016 | 63.69% | 8.53% | 15.10% | 9.64% |
| 2017 | 67.67% | 8.85% | 13.43% | 7.23% |
| 2018 | 64.81% | 8.98% | 16.45% | 7.22% |
| 2019 | 61.81% | 8.12% | 18.66% | 8.57% |
| 2020 | 62.22% | 7.49% | 16.71% | 8.59% |
| 2021 | 59.01% | 8.24% | 17.65% | 9.34% |
Database technician wage gap by race
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $67,596 |
| White | $69,217 |
| Black or African American | $64,083 |
| Asian | $80,783 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $70,475 |
Average database technician age
See how the average age of database technicians varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Database technician age by race and gender
| Race | Male age | Female age |
|---|---|---|
| Unknown | 40 | 51 |
| White | 47.5 | 49 |
| Black or African American | 39 | 45.5 |
| Asian | 43 | 41 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 42 | 48 |
Database technician age breakdown
The average age of database technicians is 40+ years years old, representing 66% of the database technician population.
Database technician age breakdown
| Database Technician Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 66% |
| 30-40 years | 28% |
| 20-30 years | 6% |
Database technician educational attainment
- Bachelor's, 64%
- Associate, 22%
- Master's, 6%
- High School Diploma, 5%
- Other Degrees, 3%
Database technicians by degree level
| Database technician degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 64% |
| Associate | 22% |
| Master's | 6% |
| High School Diploma | 5% |
| Other Degrees | 3% |
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Database technician wage gap by degree level
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| Master's Degree | $82,312 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $75,906 |
| Some College/ Associate Degree | $64,348 |
Database technician employment statistics
Most database technicians work for a private in the technology industry.
Company size where database technicians work
Below, you can see the size of companies where database technicians work.
Database technician jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 10% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 16% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 16% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 7% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 26% |
| > 10,000 employees | 24% |
Database technician jobs by company type
Employees with the database technician job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most database technicians prefer to work at private companies over public companies.
Database technician jobs by sector
| Company type | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 15% |
| Public | 28% |
| Private | 50% |
| Government | 6% |
Database technician jobs by industry
The most common industries for database technicians are technology, education and professional.
Database technician industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Technology | 15% |
| Fortune 500 | 13% |
| Education | 13% |
| Professional | 7% |
| Manufacturing | 6% |
| Health Care | 6% |
| Government | 5% |
| Non Profits | 5% |
| Media | 4% |
| Telecommunication | 4% |
| Construction | 4% |
| Finance | 4% |
| Retail | 3% |
| Real Estate | 3% |
| Internet | 2% |
| Hospitality | 2% |
| Insurance | 2% |
| Energy | 2% |
| Automotive | 1% |
| Utilities | 1% |
Database technician turnover and employment statistics
Database technician unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for database technicians between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Database technician unemployment rate by year
| Year | Database technician unemployment rate |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 4.04% |
| 2011 | 4.28% |
| 2012 | 3.96% |
| 2013 | 3.17% |
| 2014 | 2.57% |
| 2015 | 2.22% |
| 2016 | 1.97% |
| 2017 | 2.33% |
| 2018 | 2.29% |
| 2019 | 3.15% |
| 2020 | 2.39% |
| 2021 | 3.48% |
Average database technician tenure
The average database technician stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 505 database technicians resumes in Zippia's database.
Database technician tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 27% |
| 1-2 years | 35% |
| 3-4 years | 15% |
| 5-7 years | 12% |
| 8-10 years | 5% |
| 11+ years | 7% |
Database technician LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of database 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Database Technician | 6.37% | - |
| Systems Planner | 7.31% | 72,450 |
| BI Developer | 8.46% | 80,610 |
| Senior Security Architect | 8.59% | 123,555 |
| Network Services Project Manager | 9.03% | 114,272 |
| Validation Analyst | 10.54% | 29,657 |
| Professional Technician | 10.88% | 123,659 |
Similar database technician jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Systems Planner | 7.31% | 72,450 |
| BI Developer | 8.46% | 80,610 |
| Senior Security Architect | 8.59% | 123,555 |
| Network Services Project Manager | 9.03% | 114,272 |
| Validation Analyst | 10.54% | 29,657 |
| Professional Technician | 10.88% | 123,659 |
Foreign languages spoken by database technicians
The most common foreign language among database technicians is Spanish at 52.6%. The second-most popular foreign language spoken is French at 21.1% and Arabic is the third-most popular at 10.5%.
- Spanish, 52.6%
- French, 21.1%
- Arabic, 10.5%
- Chinese, 5.3%
- Japanese, 5.3%
- Other, 5.2%
Database technician languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 52.6% |
| French | 21.1% |
| Arabic | 10.5% |
| Chinese | 5.3% |
| Japanese | 5.3% |
| Other | 5.2% |
