Decontamination technician demographics and statistics in the US
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Decontamination technician demographics by:
Decontamination technician gender statistics
30.4% of decontamination technicians are women and 69.6% of decontamination technicians are men.
- Male, 69.6%
- Female, 30.4%
Decontamination technician gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Male | 69.6% |
| Female | 30.4% |
Decontamination technician gender pay gap
Women earn 95¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$48,835
Female income
$46,252
Decontamination technician gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in decontamination technician positions over time. Currently, 30.4% of decontamination technicians are female.
Decontamination technician gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 73.59% | 26.41% |
| 2011 | 71.22% | 28.78% |
| 2012 | 70.78% | 29.22% |
| 2013 | 73.82% | 26.18% |
| 2014 | 71.97% | 28.03% |
| 2015 | 71.99% | 28.01% |
| 2016 | 71.47% | 28.53% |
| 2017 | 72.61% | 27.39% |
| 2018 | 72.92% | 27.08% |
| 2019 | 68.56% | 31.44% |
| 2020 | 71.10% | 28.90% |
| 2021 | 69.65% | 30.35% |
Decontamination technician related jobs gender ratio
We compared decontamination 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% |
| Decontamination Technician | 70% | 30% |
| Hot Cell Technician | 97% | 3% |
| Chemical Compounder | 98% | 2% |
| Precision Crop Manager | 98% | 2% |
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Female
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Decontamination technician demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among decontamination technicians is White, which makes up 58.3% of all decontamination technicians. Comparatively, 15.8% of decontamination technicians are Hispanic or Latino and 10.4% of decontamination technicians are Black or African American.
- White, 58.3%
- Hispanic or Latino, 15.8%
- Black or African American, 10.4%
- Asian, 8.9%
- Unknown, 5.6%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 1.0%
Decontamination technician race
| Decontamination technician race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 58.3% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 15.8% |
| Black or African American | 10.4% |
| Asian | 8.9% |
| Unknown | 5.6% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 1.0% |
Decontamination technician race and ethnicity over time
See how decontamination technician racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Decontamination technician race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 69.12% | 8.66% | 7.04% | 11.80% |
| 2011 | 66.20% | 10.44% | 8.46% | 11.07% |
| 2012 | 67.93% | 9.52% | 8.43% | 10.62% |
| 2013 | 65.78% | 10.25% | 8.51% | 11.96% |
| 2014 | 65.96% | 10.10% | 8.78% | 11.68% |
| 2015 | 64.59% | 9.91% | 8.38% | 13.34% |
| 2016 | 65.12% | 10.51% | 8.45% | 12.58% |
| 2017 | 62.89% | 9.17% | 9.02% | 14.82% |
| 2018 | 63.65% | 8.86% | 9.99% | 13.55% |
| 2019 | 65.05% | 8.55% | 8.57% | 13.74% |
| 2020 | 60.78% | 10.72% | 9.07% | 12.97% |
| 2021 | 58.32% | 10.43% | 8.88% | 15.80% |
Decontamination technician wage gap by race
According to our data, unknown decontamination technicians have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Asian decontamination technicians have the lowest average salary at $48,093.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $50,235 |
| White | $48,755 |
| Black or African American | $48,187 |
| Asian | $48,093 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $48,936 |
Average decontamination technician age
See how the average age of decontamination technicians varies based on ethnicity and gender.
Male
Female
Decontamination 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 |
Decontamination technician age breakdown
The average age of decontamination technicians is 40+ years years old, representing 40% of the decontamination technician population.
Decontamination technician age breakdown
| Decontamination Technician Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 40% |
| 30-40 years | 26% |
| 20-30 years | 33% |
Decontamination technician educational attainment
The most common degree for decontamination technicians is bachelor's degree, with 33% of decontamination technicians earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are high school diploma degree at 31% and high school diploma degree at 24%.
- Bachelor's, 33%
- High School Diploma, 31%
- Associate, 24%
- Diploma, 7%
- Other Degrees, 5%
Decontamination technicians by degree level
| Decontamination technician degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 33% |
| High School Diploma | 31% |
| Associate | 24% |
| Diploma | 7% |
| Other Degrees | 5% |
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Decontamination technician wage gap by degree level
According to the data, decontamination technicians with a Master's degree earn more than those without, at $52,924 annually. With a Associate degree, decontamination technicians earn a median annual income of $47,078 compared to $44,866 for decontamination technicians with an Bachelor's degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| Master's Degree | $52,924 |
| High School Diploma or Less | $42,804 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $44,866 |
| Some College/ Associate Degree | $47,078 |
Decontamination technician employment statistics
Most decontamination technicians work for a private in the health care industry.
Company size where decontamination technicians work
Below, you can see the size of companies where decontamination technicians work.
Decontamination technician jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 4% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 14% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 24% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 10% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 24% |
| > 10,000 employees | 22% |
Decontamination technician jobs by company type
Employees with the decontamination technician job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most decontamination technicians prefer to work at private companies over public companies.
Decontamination technician jobs by sector
| Company type | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 4% |
| Public | 22% |
| Private | 65% |
| Government | 10% |
Decontamination technician jobs by industry
The most common industries for decontamination technicians are health care, professional and manufacturing.
Decontamination technician industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Health Care | 13% |
| Professional | 11% |
| Manufacturing | 11% |
| Utilities | 9% |
| Construction | 8% |
| Fortune 500 | 8% |
| Government | 6% |
| Energy | 6% |
| Technology | 6% |
| Education | 3% |
| Finance | 3% |
| Non Profits | 2% |
| Real Estate | 2% |
| Hospitality | 2% |
| Retail | 2% |
| Start-up | 2% |
| Pharmaceutical | 1% |
| Transportation | 1% |
| Media | 1% |
Decontamination technician turnover and employment statistics
Decontamination technician unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for decontamination technicians between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Decontamination technician unemployment rate by year
| Year | Decontamination 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 decontamination technician tenure
The average decontamination technician stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 622 decontamination technicians resumes in Zippia's database.
Decontamination technician tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 62% |
| 1-2 years | 18% |
| 3-4 years | 7% |
| 5-7 years | 6% |
| 8-10 years | 2% |
| 11+ years | 5% |
Decontamination technician LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of decontamination 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Junior Research Technician | 5.71% | 62,084 |
| Agricultural Researcher | 7.88% | 4,833 |
| Decontamination Technician | 8.16% | - |
| Spectrographer | 9.49% | - |
Similar decontamination technician jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Junior Research Technician | 5.71% | 62,084 |
| Agricultural Researcher | 7.88% | 4,833 |
| Spectrographer | 9.49% |
Foreign languages spoken by decontamination technicians
- Spanish, 100.0%
Decontamination technician languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 100.0% |
