Drug abuse technician demographics and statistics in the US
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Drug abuse technician demographics by:
Drug abuse technician gender statistics
58.5% of drug abuse technicians are women and 41.5% of drug abuse technicians are men.
- Female, 58.5%
- Male, 41.5%
Drug abuse technician gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Female | 58.5% |
| Male | 41.5% |
Drug abuse technician gender pay gap
Women earn $1.01 for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$26,973
Female income
$27,260
Drug abuse technician gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in drug abuse technician positions over time. Currently, 58.5% of drug abuse technicians are female.
Drug abuse technician gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 45.87% | 54.13% |
| 2011 | 44.05% | 55.95% |
| 2012 | 43.81% | 56.19% |
| 2013 | 43.54% | 56.46% |
| 2014 | 42.41% | 57.59% |
| 2015 | 42.49% | 57.51% |
| 2016 | 41.19% | 58.81% |
| 2017 | 40.34% | 59.66% |
| 2018 | 44.47% | 55.53% |
| 2019 | 41.55% | 58.45% |
| 2020 | 43.05% | 56.95% |
| 2021 | 41.48% | 58.52% |
Drug abuse technician related jobs gender ratio
We compared drug abuse technicians with similar job titles to see how gender ratios vary. As you can see, public health worker and rehabilitation engineer have the biggest gender ratio gaps.
| Job title | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Breastfeeding Educator | 2% | 98% |
| Certified Lactation Counselor | 3% | 97% |
| Lactation Specialist | 5% | 95% |
| Drug Abuse Technician | 41% | 59% |
| Donation Worker | 70% | 30% |
| Rehabilitation Engineer | 70% | 30% |
| Public Health Worker | 81% | 19% |
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Drug abuse technician demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among drug abuse technicians is White, which makes up 63.2% of all drug abuse technicians. Comparatively, 15.4% of drug abuse technicians are Hispanic or Latino and 11.4% of drug abuse technicians are Black or African American.
- White, 63.2%
- Hispanic or Latino, 15.4%
- Black or African American, 11.4%
- Unknown, 4.6%
- Asian, 4.6%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.8%
Drug abuse technician race
| Drug abuse technician race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 63.2% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 15.4% |
| Black or African American | 11.4% |
| Unknown | 4.6% |
| Asian | 4.6% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.8% |
Drug abuse technician race and ethnicity over time
See how drug abuse technician racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Drug abuse technician race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 70.45% | 15.69% | 2.72% | 8.31% |
| 2011 | 69.57% | 15.56% | 2.82% | 8.79% |
| 2012 | 68.76% | 15.46% | 2.62% | 9.65% |
| 2013 | 69.18% | 15.73% | 2.66% | 9.33% |
| 2014 | 68.78% | 15.39% | 2.79% | 9.76% |
| 2015 | 69.46% | 14.13% | 3.09% | 10.11% |
| 2016 | 68.87% | 14.04% | 2.98% | 10.56% |
| 2017 | 69.66% | 14.06% | 2.85% | 10.41% |
| 2018 | 65.94% | 14.41% | 3.75% | 11.65% |
| 2019 | 64.53% | 13.07% | 4.01% | 14.60% |
| 2020 | 64.98% | 13.64% | 3.66% | 11.40% |
| 2021 | 63.21% | 11.43% | 4.56% | 15.39% |
Drug abuse technician wage gap by race
According to our data, hispanic or latino drug abuse technicians have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Black or african american drug abuse technicians have the lowest average salary at $25,778.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $27,334 |
| White | $26,590 |
| Black or African American | $25,778 |
| Asian | $27,352 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $27,862 |
Average drug abuse technician age
See how the average age of drug abuse technicians varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Female
Drug abuse technician age by race and gender
| Race | Male age | Female age |
|---|---|---|
| Unknown | 37 | 36.5 |
| White | 41 | 36 |
| Black or African American | 42 | 42 |
| Asian | 32 | |
| Hispanic or Latino | 44 | 31 |
Drug abuse technician age breakdown
The average age of drug abuse technicians is 40+ years years old, representing 43% of the drug abuse technician population.
Drug abuse technician age breakdown
| Drug Abuse Technician Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 43% |
| 30-40 years | 34% |
| 20-30 years | 23% |
Drug abuse technician educational attainment
The most common degree for drug abuse technicians is bachelor's degree, with 36% of drug abuse technicians earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are associate degree degree at 30% and associate degree degree at 14%.
- Bachelor's, 36%
- Associate, 30%
- High School Diploma, 14%
- Master's, 6%
- Other Degrees, 14%
Drug abuse technicians by degree level
| Drug abuse technician degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 36% |
| Associate | 30% |
| High School Diploma | 14% |
| Master's | 6% |
| Other Degrees | 14% |
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Drug abuse technician wage gap by degree level
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| Master's Degree | $32,135 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $27,624 |
Drug abuse technician employment statistics
Most drug abuse technicians work for a private in the health care industry.
Company size where drug abuse technicians work
Below, you can see the size of companies where drug abuse technicians work.
Drug abuse technician jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 6% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 30% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 31% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 2% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 22% |
| > 10,000 employees | 9% |
Drug abuse technician jobs by company type
Employees with the drug abuse technician job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most drug abuse technicians prefer to work at private companies over public companies.
Drug abuse technician jobs by sector
| Company type | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 5% |
| Public | 7% |
| Private | 81% |
| Government | 7% |
Drug abuse technician jobs by industry
The most common industries for drug abuse technicians are health care, professional and technology.
Drug abuse technician industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Health Care | 32% |
| Professional | 16% |
| Technology | 13% |
| Non Profits | 7% |
| Government | 5% |
| Fortune 500 | 5% |
| Education | 4% |
| Transportation | 4% |
| Start-up | 4% |
| Retail | 4% |
| Pharmaceutical | 2% |
| Media | 2% |
| Insurance | 2% |
| Energy | 2% |
Drug abuse technician turnover and employment statistics
Drug abuse technician unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for drug abuse technicians between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Drug abuse technician unemployment rate by year
| Year | Drug abuse technician unemployment rate |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 5.18% |
| 2011 | 5.42% |
| 2012 | 4.84% |
| 2013 | 4.91% |
| 2014 | 3.67% |
| 2015 | 3.13% |
| 2016 | 3.01% |
| 2017 | 2.42% |
| 2018 | 3.06% |
| 2019 | 2.95% |
| 2020 | 4.12% |
| 2021 | 3.51% |
Average drug abuse technician tenure
The average drug abuse technician stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 334 drug abuse technicians resumes in Zippia's database.
Drug abuse technician tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 22% |
| 1-2 years | 37% |
| 3-4 years | 16% |
| 5-7 years | 17% |
| 8-10 years | 3% |
| 11+ years | 6% |
Drug abuse technician LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of drug abuse 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Grief Counselor | 8.96% | 27,537 |
| Court Worker | 9.50% | 20,668 |
| Race Relations Adviser | 11.25% | 22,090 |
| Activist | 11.48% | 1,184 |
| Drug Abuse Technician | 12.13% | - |
| Certified Alcohol Counselor | 15.06% | 61,543 |
| Crisis Intervention Specialist | 15.06% | 80,817 |
Similar drug abuse technician jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Grief Counselor | 8.96% | 27,537 |
| Court Worker | 9.50% | 20,668 |
| Race Relations Adviser | 11.25% | 22,090 |
| Activist | 11.48% | 1,184 |
| Certified Alcohol Counselor | 15.06% | 61,543 |
| Crisis Intervention Specialist | 15.06% | 80,817 |
Foreign languages spoken by drug abuse technicians
- Spanish, 100.0%
Drug abuse technician languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 100.0% |
