Dental equipment technician demographics and statistics in the US
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Dental equipment technician demographics by:
Dental equipment technician gender statistics
2.0% of dental equipment technicians are women and 98.0% of dental equipment technicians are men.
- Male, 98.0%
- Female, 2.0%
Dental equipment technician gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Male | 98.0% |
| Female | 2.0% |
Dental equipment technician gender pay gap
Women earn 93¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$45,382
Female income
$42,271
Dental equipment technician gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in dental equipment technician positions over time. Currently, 2.0% of dental equipment technicians are female.
Dental equipment technician gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 98.16% | 1.84% |
| 2011 | 98.16% | 1.84% |
| 2012 | 97.63% | 2.37% |
| 2013 | 98.13% | 1.87% |
| 2014 | 97.89% | 2.11% |
| 2015 | 98.31% | 1.69% |
| 2016 | 97.42% | 2.58% |
| 2017 | 97.62% | 2.38% |
| 2018 | 98.25% | 1.75% |
| 2019 | 98.37% | 1.63% |
| 2020 | 98.27% | 1.73% |
| 2021 | 98.00% | 2.00% |
Dental equipment technician related jobs gender ratio
We compared dental equipment technicians with similar job titles to see how gender ratios vary. As you can see, millwright supervisor and machine repairman have the biggest gender ratio gaps.
| Job title | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Mender | 16% | 84% |
| Hydraulic Press Servicer | 22% | 78% |
| Assigner | 34% | 66% |
| Dental Equipment Technician | 98% | 2% |
| Flooring Mechanic | 99% | 1% |
| Machine Repairman | 100% | 0% |
| Millwright Supervisor | 100% | 0% |
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Dental equipment technician demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among dental equipment technicians is White, which makes up 76.5% of all dental equipment technicians. Comparatively, 11.5% of dental equipment technicians are Hispanic or Latino and 5.2% of dental equipment technicians are Asian.
- White, 76.5%
- Hispanic or Latino, 11.5%
- Asian, 5.2%
- Black or African American, 3.7%
- Unknown, 2.8%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.3%
Dental equipment technician race
| Dental equipment technician race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 76.5% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 11.5% |
| Asian | 5.2% |
| Black or African American | 3.7% |
| Unknown | 2.8% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.3% |
Dental equipment technician race and ethnicity over time
See how dental equipment technician racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Dental equipment technician race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 76.56% | 5.74% | 6.36% | 9.60% |
| 2011 | 79.64% | 4.62% | 5.44% | 8.76% |
| 2012 | 77.69% | 6.94% | 5.71% | 7.62% |
| 2013 | 79.83% | 4.86% | 4.74% | 8.07% |
| 2014 | 77.32% | 4.78% | 6.01% | 9.97% |
| 2015 | 76.81% | 6.09% | 6.09% | 9.07% |
| 2016 | 78.00% | 4.63% | 6.38% | 8.88% |
| 2017 | 74.06% | 5.51% | 5.65% | 13.04% |
| 2018 | 78.53% | 4.15% | 5.09% | 9.78% |
| 2019 | 79.16% | 4.46% | 5.24% | 9.31% |
| 2020 | 75.34% | 3.81% | 4.22% | 8.58% |
| 2021 | 76.52% | 3.66% | 5.18% | 11.49% |
Dental equipment technician wage gap by race
According to our data, unknown dental equipment technicians have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Hispanic or latino dental equipment technicians have the lowest average salary at $43,474.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $47,820 |
| White | $44,068 |
| Black or African American | $45,957 |
| Asian | $45,719 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $43,474 |
Average dental equipment technician age
See how the average age of dental equipment technicians varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Dental equipment technician age by race and gender
| Race | Male age | Female age |
|---|---|---|
| White | 45 | 51 |
| Black or African American | 48 | |
| Asian | 47 | |
| Hispanic or Latino | 44 |
Dental equipment technician age breakdown
The average age of dental equipment technicians is 40+ years years old, representing 65% of the dental equipment technician population.
Dental equipment technician age breakdown
| Dental Equipment Technician Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 65% |
| 30-40 years | 24% |
| 20-30 years | 12% |
Dental equipment technician educational attainment
The most common degree for dental equipment technicians is associate degree, with 58% of dental equipment technicians earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are high school diploma degree at 13% and high school diploma degree at 13%.
- Associate, 58%
- High School Diploma, 13%
- Bachelor's, 13%
- Master's, 4%
- Other Degrees, 12%
Dental equipment technicians by degree level
| Dental equipment technician degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Associate | 58% |
| High School Diploma | 13% |
| Bachelor's | 13% |
| Master's | 4% |
| Other Degrees | 12% |
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Dental equipment technician wage gap by degree level
According to the data, dental equipment technicians with a Associate degree earn more than those without, at $56,543 annually. With a Bachelor's degree, dental equipment technicians earn a median annual income of $53,165 compared to $51,727 for dental equipment technicians with an High School Diploma degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| High School Diploma or Less | $51,727 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $53,165 |
| Some College/ Associate Degree | $56,543 |
Dental equipment technician employment statistics
Most dental equipment technicians work for a private in the health care industry.
Company size where dental equipment technicians work
Below, you can see the size of companies where dental equipment technicians work.
Dental equipment technician jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 11% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 28% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 11% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 6% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 11% |
| > 10,000 employees | 33% |
Dental equipment technician jobs by company type
Employees with the dental equipment technician job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most dental equipment technicians prefer to work at private companies over education companies.
Dental equipment technician jobs by sector
| Company type | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 18% |
| Public | 18% |
| Private | 59% |
| Government | 6% |
Dental equipment technician jobs by industry
The most common industries for dental equipment technicians are health care, education and construction.
Dental equipment technician industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Health Care | 32% |
| Education | 16% |
| Construction | 11% |
| Fortune 500 | 11% |
| Professional | 11% |
| Manufacturing | 5% |
| Government | 5% |
| Non Profits | 5% |
| Technology | 5% |
Dental equipment technician turnover and employment statistics
Dental equipment technician unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for dental equipment technicians between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Dental equipment technician unemployment rate by year
| Year | Dental equipment technician unemployment rate |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 4.08% |
| 2011 | 5.79% |
| 2012 | 5.24% |
| 2013 | 4.02% |
| 2014 | 3.03% |
| 2015 | 2.38% |
| 2016 | 2.67% |
| 2017 | 1.38% |
| 2018 | 2.25% |
| 2019 | 0.79% |
| 2020 | 2.50% |
| 2021 | 3.86% |
Average dental equipment technician tenure
The average dental equipment technician stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 59 dental equipment technicians resumes in Zippia's database.
Dental equipment technician tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 15% |
| 1-2 years | 42% |
| 3-4 years | 18% |
| 5-7 years | 12% |
| 8-10 years | 1% |
| 11+ years | 12% |
Dental equipment technician LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of dental equipment 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Hvac Technician | 1.73% | 86,709 |
| Millwright Helper | 2.00% | 14,794 |
| Safe Expert | 3.52% | 8,325 |
| Pump Servicer Helper | 3.67% | 15,597 |
| Automatic Washer Mechanic | 3.71% | 68,085 |
| Locator | 3.93% | 2,069 |
| Dental Equipment Technician | 8.86% | - |
Similar dental equipment technician jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Hvac Technician | 1.73% | 86,709 |
| Millwright Helper | 2.00% | 14,794 |
| Safe Expert | 3.52% | 8,325 |
| Pump Servicer Helper | 3.67% | 15,597 |
| Automatic Washer Mechanic | 3.71% | 68,085 |
| Locator | 3.93% | 2,069 |
Foreign languages spoken by dental equipment technicians
- Tagalog, 50.0%
- Spanish, 50.0%
Dental equipment technician languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Tagalog | 50.0% |
| Spanish | 50.0% |