Diagnostician demographics and statistics in the US
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Diagnostician demographics by:
Diagnostician gender statistics
59.7% of diagnosticians are women and 40.3% of diagnosticians are men.
- Female, 59.7%
- Male, 40.3%
Diagnostician gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Female | 59.7% |
| Male | 40.3% |
Diagnostician gender pay gap
Women earn $1.01 for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$44,905
Female income
$45,232
Diagnostician gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in diagnostician positions over time. Currently, 59.7% of diagnosticians are female.
Diagnostician gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 21.43% | 78.57% |
| 2011 | 25.79% | 74.21% |
| 2012 | 25.72% | 74.28% |
| 2013 | 24.44% | 75.56% |
| 2014 | 25.16% | 74.84% |
| 2015 | 24.75% | 75.25% |
| 2016 | 23.39% | 76.61% |
| 2017 | 25.13% | 74.87% |
| 2018 | 33.30% | 66.70% |
| 2019 | 43.93% | 56.07% |
| 2020 | 52.75% | 47.25% |
| 2021 | 40.33% | 59.67% |
Diagnostician related jobs gender ratio
We compared diagnosticians with similar job titles to see how gender ratios vary. As you can see, tree climber and chemical mixer/loader have the biggest gender ratio gaps.
| Job title | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Mall Plant Caretaker | 32% | 68% |
| Diagnostician | 40% | 60% |
| Ground Crewman | 98% | 2% |
| Chemical Mixer/Loader | 98% | 2% |
| Tree Climber | 98% | 2% |
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Diagnostician demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among diagnosticians is White, which makes up 64.9% of all diagnosticians. Comparatively, 20.1% of diagnosticians are Hispanic or Latino and 7.5% of diagnosticians are Black or African American.
- White, 64.9%
- Hispanic or Latino, 20.1%
- Black or African American, 7.5%
- Unknown, 4.7%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 1.8%
- Asian, 1.0%
Diagnostician race
| Diagnostician race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 64.9% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 20.1% |
| Black or African American | 7.5% |
| Unknown | 4.7% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 1.8% |
| Asian | 1.0% |
Diagnostician race and ethnicity over time
See how diagnostician racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Diagnostician race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 58.68% | 8.96% | 1.38% | 28.40% |
| 2011 | 58.13% | 10.02% | 1.38% | 27.60% |
| 2012 | 59.37% | 9.94% | 1.40% | 26.34% |
| 2013 | 59.26% | 9.20% | 1.30% | 27.47% |
| 2014 | 59.98% | 9.10% | 1.29% | 26.57% |
| 2015 | 60.31% | 9.18% | 1.71% | 26.13% |
| 2016 | 60.35% | 9.12% | 1.41% | 26.11% |
| 2017 | 61.73% | 8.47% | 1.34% | 25.44% |
| 2018 | 71.10% | 4.83% | 0.82% | 20.69% |
| 2019 | 72.77% | 4.46% | 0.93% | 18.96% |
| 2020 | 67.51% | 7.55% | 0.91% | 19.11% |
| 2021 | 64.86% | 7.54% | 1.02% | 20.07% |
Diagnostician wage gap by race
According to our data, asian diagnosticians have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Hispanic or latino diagnosticians have the lowest average salary at $42,685.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $44,826 |
| White | $46,027 |
| Black or African American | $44,871 |
| Asian | $46,206 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $42,685 |
Average diagnostician age
See how the average age of diagnosticians varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Diagnostician age by race and gender
| Race | Male age | Female age |
|---|---|---|
| Unknown | 35 | |
| White | 35 | |
| Black or African American | 36.5 | |
| Hispanic or Latino | 37 |
Diagnostician age breakdown
The average age of diagnosticians is 40+ years years old, representing 41% of the diagnostician population.
Diagnostician age breakdown
| Diagnostician Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 41% |
| 30-40 years | 32% |
| 20-30 years | 27% |
Diagnostician educational attainment
The most common degree for diagnosticians is bachelor's degree, with 39% of diagnosticians earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are master's degree degree at 27% and master's degree degree at 9%.
- Bachelor's, 39%
- Master's, 27%
- Associate, 9%
- High School Diploma, 8%
- Other Degrees, 17%
Diagnosticians by degree level
| Diagnostician degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 39% |
| Master's | 27% |
| Associate | 9% |
| High School Diploma | 8% |
| Other Degrees | 17% |
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Diagnostician wage gap by degree level
According to the data, diagnosticians with a Bachelor's degree earn more than those without, at $48,710 annually. With a High School Diploma degree, diagnosticians earn a median annual income of $44,854 compared to $44,065 for diagnosticians with an Associate degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| High School Diploma or Less | $44,854 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $48,710 |
| Some College/ Associate Degree | $44,065 |
Diagnostician employment statistics
Company size where diagnosticians work
Below, you can see the size of companies where diagnosticians work.
Diagnostician jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 10% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 24% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 33% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 10% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 14% |
| > 10,000 employees | 10% |
Diagnostician turnover and employment statistics
Diagnostician unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for diagnosticians between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Diagnostician unemployment rate by year
| Year | Diagnostician unemployment rate |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 17.48% |
| 2011 | 16.48% |
| 2012 | 15.70% |
| 2013 | 14.62% |
| 2014 | 13.12% |
| 2015 | 11.22% |
| 2016 | 9.88% |
| 2017 | 9.97% |
| 2018 | 6.35% |
| 2019 | 5.32% |
| 2020 | 7.47% |
| 2021 | 7.73% |
Average diagnostician tenure
The average diagnostician stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 209 diagnosticians resumes in Zippia's database.
Diagnostician tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 25% |
| 1-2 years | 29% |
| 3-4 years | 11% |
| 5-7 years | 14% |
| 8-10 years | 10% |
| 11+ years | 10% |
Diagnostician LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of diagnosticians 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Grounds Maintenance Supervisor | 2.17% | 63,289 |
| Diagnostician | 3.27% | - |
| Aquatic Performer | 4.17% | 223 |
| Guest Service Attendant | 4.45% | 72,078 |
| Sanitizer | 4.88% | 60,211 |
| Weed Sprayer | 5.27% | 3,236 |
| Executive Housekeeper | 7.41% | 116,774 |
Similar diagnostician jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Grounds Maintenance Supervisor | 2.17% | 63,289 |
| Aquatic Performer | 4.17% | 223 |
| Guest Service Attendant | 4.45% | 72,078 |
| Sanitizer | 4.88% | 60,211 |
| Weed Sprayer | 5.27% | 3,236 |
| Executive Housekeeper | 7.41% | 116,774 |
Foreign languages spoken by diagnosticians
The most common foreign language among diagnosticians is Spanish at 66.7%. The second-most popular foreign language spoken is French at 13.3% and Hebrew is the third-most popular at 13.3%.
- Spanish, 66.7%
- French, 13.3%
- Hebrew, 13.3%
- German, 6.7%
Diagnostician languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 66.7% |
| French | 13.3% |
| Hebrew | 13.3% |
| German | 6.7% |
