Digital technician demographics and statistics in the US
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Digital technician gender statistics
24.1% of digital technicians are women and 75.9% of digital technicians are men.
- Male, 75.9%
- Female, 24.1%
Digital technician gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Male | 75.9% |
| Female | 24.1% |
Digital technician gender pay gap
Women earn 96¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$72,105
Female income
$69,021
Digital technician gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in digital technician positions over time. Currently, 24.1% of digital technicians are female.
Digital technician gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 63.17% | 36.83% |
| 2011 | 62.61% | 37.39% |
| 2012 | 64.20% | 35.80% |
| 2013 | 60.47% | 39.53% |
| 2014 | 62.57% | 37.43% |
| 2015 | 61.85% | 38.15% |
| 2016 | 62.41% | 37.59% |
| 2017 | 62.26% | 37.74% |
| 2018 | 78.81% | 21.19% |
| 2019 | 81.10% | 18.90% |
| 2020 | 80.15% | 19.85% |
| 2021 | 75.90% | 24.10% |
Digital technician related jobs gender ratio
| Job title | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Digital Technician | 76% | 24% |
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Digital technician demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among digital technicians is White, which makes up 70.8% of all digital technicians. Comparatively, 10.4% of digital technicians are Hispanic or Latino and 8.0% of digital technicians are Asian.
- White, 70.8%
- Hispanic or Latino, 10.4%
- Asian, 8.0%
- Black or African American, 6.3%
- Unknown, 4.3%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.2%
Digital technician race
| Digital technician race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 70.8% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 10.4% |
| Asian | 8.0% |
| Black or African American | 6.3% |
| Unknown | 4.3% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.2% |
Digital technician race and ethnicity over time
See how digital technician racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Digital technician race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 73.17% | 7.08% | 7.89% | 9.54% |
| 2011 | 73.63% | 7.19% | 8.58% | 8.42% |
| 2012 | 72.65% | 7.60% | 8.91% | 8.56% |
| 2013 | 71.86% | 7.87% | 8.07% | 9.07% |
| 2014 | 73.05% | 6.71% | 8.38% | 9.25% |
| 2015 | 72.64% | 7.00% | 7.74% | 9.82% |
| 2016 | 71.43% | 7.41% | 8.23% | 10.18% |
| 2017 | 71.23% | 7.28% | 8.45% | 10.03% |
| 2018 | 74.49% | 5.93% | 7.53% | 9.83% |
| 2019 | 73.86% | 5.88% | 8.64% | 9.13% |
| 2020 | 73.04% | 5.70% | 8.67% | 9.86% |
| 2021 | 70.79% | 6.26% | 8.05% | 10.43% |
Digital technician wage gap by race
According to our data, white digital technicians have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Black or african american digital technicians have the lowest average salary at $70,309.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $70,590 |
| White | $74,212 |
| Black or African American | $70,309 |
| Asian | $73,184 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $72,306 |
Average digital technician age
See how the average age of digital technicians varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Digital technician age by race and gender
| Race | Male age | Female age |
|---|---|---|
| Unknown | 51 | |
| White | 54 | 52.5 |
| Black or African American | 52 | |
| Asian | 52 | 49.5 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 48 | 54.5 |
Digital technician age breakdown
The average age of digital technicians is 40+ years years old, representing 80% of the digital technician population.
Digital technician age breakdown
| Digital Technician Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 80% |
| 30-40 years | 13% |
| 20-30 years | 7% |
Digital technician educational attainment
The most common degree for digital technicians is bachelor's degree, with 54% of digital technicians earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are associate degree degree at 25% and associate degree degree at 9%.
- Bachelor's, 54%
- Associate, 25%
- High School Diploma, 9%
- Master's, 5%
- Other Degrees, 7%
Digital technicians by degree level
| Digital technician degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 54% |
| Associate | 25% |
| High School Diploma | 9% |
| Master's | 5% |
| Other Degrees | 7% |
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Digital technician wage gap by degree level
According to the data, digital technicians with a Associate degree earn more than those without, at $72,506 annually. With a Bachelor's degree, digital technicians earn a median annual income of $71,680 compared to $69,870 for digital technicians with an High School Diploma degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| High School Diploma or Less | $69,870 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $71,680 |
| Some College/ Associate Degree | $72,506 |
Digital technician employment statistics
Most digital technicians work for a private in the manufacturing industry.
Company size where digital technicians work
Below, you can see the size of companies where digital technicians work.
Digital technician jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 5% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 12% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 21% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 9% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 26% |
| > 10,000 employees | 27% |
Digital technician jobs by company type
Employees with the digital technician job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most digital technicians prefer to work at private companies over public companies.
Digital technician jobs by sector
| Company type | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 6% |
| Public | 30% |
| Private | 59% |
| Government | 5% |
Digital technician jobs by industry
The most common industries for digital technicians are manufacturing, professional and media.
Digital technician industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Manufacturing | 11% |
| Professional | 11% |
| Fortune 500 | 11% |
| Media | 10% |
| Technology | 10% |
| Retail | 8% |
| Health Care | 6% |
| Education | 6% |
| Government | 5% |
| Finance | 4% |
| Transportation | 3% |
| Telecommunication | 3% |
| Internet | 2% |
| Hospitality | 2% |
| Construction | 2% |
| Start-up | 2% |
| Energy | 1% |
| Real Estate | 1% |
Digital technician turnover and employment statistics
Digital technician unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for digital technicians between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Digital technician unemployment rate by year
| Year | Digital technician unemployment rate |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 7.39% |
| 2011 | 6.06% |
| 2012 | 5.70% |
| 2013 | 4.72% |
| 2014 | 3.88% |
| 2015 | 3.16% |
| 2016 | 3.28% |
| 2017 | 3.12% |
| 2018 | 2.08% |
| 2019 | 3.66% |
| 2020 | 4.65% |
| 2021 | 4.69% |
Average digital technician tenure
The average digital technician stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 1,368 digital technicians resumes in Zippia's database.
Digital technician tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 24% |
| 1-2 years | 30% |
| 3-4 years | 14% |
| 5-7 years | 14% |
| 8-10 years | 6% |
| 11+ years | 12% |
Digital technician LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of digital 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Survey Rodman | 4.94% | 2,122 |
| Detailer/Designer | 5.61% | 51,517 |
| Draftsperson | 5.82% | 1,448 |
| Analysis Tester | 6.29% | 9,263 |
| Digital Technician | 8.40% | - |
Similar digital technician jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Survey Rodman | 4.94% | 2,122 |
| Detailer/Designer | 5.61% | 51,517 |
| Draftsperson | 5.82% | 1,448 |
| Analysis Tester | 6.29% | 9,263 |
Foreign languages spoken by digital technicians
The most common foreign language among digital technicians is Spanish at 43.9%. The second-most popular foreign language spoken is German at 12.2% and Carrier is the third-most popular at 7.3%.
- Spanish, 43.9%
- German, 12.2%
- Carrier, 7.3%
- Japanese, 4.9%
- Chinese, 2.4%
- Other, 29.3%
Digital technician languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 43.9% |
| German | 12.2% |
| Carrier | 7.3% |
| Japanese | 4.9% |
| Chinese | 2.4% |
| Other | 29.3% |
