Dish technician demographics and statistics in the US
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Dish technician gender statistics
6.6% of dish technicians are women and 93.4% of dish technicians are men.
- Male, 93.4%
- Female, 6.6%
Dish technician gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Male | 93.4% |
| Female | 6.6% |
Dish technician gender pay gap
Women earn 94¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$42,344
Female income
$39,898
Dish technician gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in dish technician positions over time. Currently, 6.6% of dish technicians are female.
Dish technician gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 93.17% | 6.83% |
| 2011 | 92.52% | 7.48% |
| 2012 | 93.62% | 6.38% |
| 2013 | 94.88% | 5.12% |
| 2014 | 94.58% | 5.42% |
| 2015 | 95.12% | 4.88% |
| 2016 | 95.55% | 4.45% |
| 2017 | 95.00% | 5.00% |
| 2018 | 94.14% | 5.86% |
| 2019 | 92.82% | 7.18% |
| 2020 | 91.83% | 8.17% |
| 2021 | 93.44% | 6.56% |
Dish technician related jobs gender ratio
We compared dish technicians with similar job titles to see how gender ratios vary. As you can see, broadcast maintenance engineer and audio installer have the biggest gender ratio gaps.
| Job title | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Photographer Helper | 18% | 82% |
| Studio Associate | 23% | 77% |
| Photography Internship | 30% | 70% |
| Dish Technician | 93% | 7% |
| News Cameraman | 95% | 5% |
| Audio Installer | 95% | 5% |
| Broadcast Maintenance Engineer | 98% | 2% |
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Dish technician demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among dish technicians is White, which makes up 62.8% of all dish technicians. Comparatively, 16.5% of dish technicians are Hispanic or Latino and 9.0% of dish technicians are Black or African American.
- White, 62.8%
- Hispanic or Latino, 16.5%
- Black or African American, 9.0%
- Unknown, 6.3%
- Asian, 5.1%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.3%
Dish technician race
| Dish technician race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 62.8% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 16.5% |
| Black or African American | 9.0% |
| Unknown | 6.3% |
| Asian | 5.1% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.3% |
Dish technician race and ethnicity over time
See how dish technician racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Dish technician race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 67.73% | 9.76% | 4.64% | 14.77% |
| 2011 | 65.70% | 11.81% | 3.91% | 16.81% |
| 2012 | 67.46% | 9.27% | 4.41% | 16.43% |
| 2013 | 67.35% | 9.23% | 4.49% | 16.82% |
| 2014 | 64.59% | 11.19% | 4.60% | 15.90% |
| 2015 | 66.26% | 7.54% | 5.52% | 18.13% |
| 2016 | 65.46% | 8.89% | 5.27% | 17.89% |
| 2017 | 65.49% | 9.67% | 4.06% | 17.44% |
| 2018 | 67.20% | 8.89% | 5.06% | 16.31% |
| 2019 | 68.39% | 7.75% | 4.36% | 16.61% |
| 2020 | 63.81% | 8.72% | 5.65% | 15.65% |
| 2021 | 62.77% | 9.02% | 5.10% | 16.48% |
Dish technician wage gap by race
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $43,643 |
| White | $42,286 |
| Black or African American | $41,571 |
| Asian | $42,375 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $41,875 |
Average dish technician age
See how the average age of dish technicians varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Dish technician age by race and gender
| Race | Male age | Female age |
|---|---|---|
| Unknown | 35 | |
| White | 41 | 42.5 |
| Black or African American | 46.5 | |
| Asian | 40 | |
| Hispanic or Latino | 40.5 |
Dish technician age breakdown
The average age of dish technicians is 40+ years years old, representing 54% of the dish technician population.
Dish technician age breakdown
| Dish Technician Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 54% |
| 30-40 years | 31% |
| 20-30 years | 16% |
Dish technician educational attainment
The most common degree for dish technicians is high school diploma, with 40% of dish technicians earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are associate degree degree at 20% and associate degree degree at 17%.
- High School Diploma, 40%
- Associate, 20%
- Bachelor's, 17%
- Diploma, 15%
- Other Degrees, 8%
Dish technicians by degree level
| Dish technician degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| High School Diploma | 40% |
| Associate | 20% |
| Bachelor's | 17% |
| Diploma | 15% |
| Other Degrees | 8% |
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Dish technician wage gap by degree level
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| High School Diploma or Less | $39,197 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $43,191 |
| Some College/ Associate Degree | $41,623 |
Dish technician employment statistics
Most dish technicians work for a private in the hospitality industry.
Company size where dish technicians work
Below, you can see the size of companies where dish technicians work.
Dish technician jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 6% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 18% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 26% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 10% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 13% |
| > 10,000 employees | 27% |
Dish technician jobs by company type
Employees with the dish technician job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most dish technicians prefer to work at private companies over public companies.
Dish technician jobs by sector
| Company type | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 5% |
| Public | 37% |
| Private | 58% |
Dish technician jobs by industry
The most common industries for dish technicians are hospitality, technology and telecommunication.
Dish technician industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Hospitality | 29% |
| Fortune 500 | 9% |
| Technology | 9% |
| Telecommunication | 7% |
| Media | 6% |
| Start-up | 6% |
| Professional | 6% |
| Manufacturing | 6% |
| Education | 4% |
| Internet | 4% |
| Health Care | 4% |
| Non Profits | 3% |
| Construction | 3% |
| Retail | 3% |
| Pharmaceutical | 1% |
| Energy | 1% |
Dish technician turnover and employment statistics
Dish technician unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for dish technicians between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Dish technician unemployment rate by year
| Year | Dish technician unemployment rate |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 7.87% |
| 2011 | 6.95% |
| 2012 | 6.61% |
| 2013 | 7.48% |
| 2014 | 5.24% |
| 2015 | 4.77% |
| 2016 | 4.60% |
| 2017 | 4.86% |
| 2018 | 2.67% |
| 2019 | 6.09% |
| 2020 | 13.00% |
| 2021 | 13.00% |
Average dish technician tenure
The average dish technician stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 535 dish technicians resumes in Zippia's database.
Dish technician tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 41% |
| 1-2 years | 23% |
| 3-4 years | 11% |
| 5-7 years | 18% |
| 8-10 years | 5% |
| 11+ years | 2% |
Dish technician LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of dish 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Freelance Videographer/Editor | 7.31% | 5,409 |
| Dish Technician | 7.56% | - |
| Contributing Photographer | 8.13% | 1,383 |
| Associate Editor | 11.70% | 4,664 |
| Design Internship | 12.14% | 97,018 |
| Kitchen And Bath Designer | 17.34% | 59,890 |
| Actress | 23.07% | 2,661 |
Similar dish technician jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Freelance Videographer/Editor | 7.31% | 5,409 |
| Contributing Photographer | 8.13% | 1,383 |
| Associate Editor | 11.70% | 4,664 |
| Design Internship | 12.14% | 97,018 |
| Kitchen And Bath Designer | 17.34% | 59,890 |
| Actress | 23.07% | 2,661 |
Foreign languages spoken by dish technicians
The most common foreign language among dish technicians is Spanish at 72.2%. The second-most popular foreign language spoken is German at 5.6% and Japanese is the third-most popular at 5.6%.
- Spanish, 72.2%
- German, 5.6%
- Japanese, 5.6%
- Dakota, 5.6%
- Russian, 5.6%
- Other, 5.4%
Dish technician languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 72.2% |
| German | 5.6% |
| Japanese | 5.6% |
| Dakota | 5.6% |
| Russian | 5.6% |
| Other | 5.4% |
