Durable medical equipment technician demographics and statistics in the US
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Durable medical equipment technician gender statistics
27.5% of durable medical equipment technicians are women and 72.5% of durable medical equipment technicians are men.
- Male, 72.5%
- Female, 27.5%
Durable medical equipment technician gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Male | 72.5% |
| Female | 27.5% |
Durable medical equipment technician gender pay gap
Women earn 95¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$40,491
Female income
$38,425
Durable medical equipment technician gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in durable medical equipment technician positions over time. Currently, 27.5% of durable medical equipment technicians are female.
Durable medical equipment technician gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 65.45% | 34.55% |
| 2011 | 67.61% | 32.39% |
| 2012 | 68.84% | 31.16% |
| 2013 | 67.31% | 32.69% |
| 2014 | 66.86% | 33.14% |
| 2015 | 70.81% | 29.19% |
| 2016 | 71.61% | 28.39% |
| 2017 | 75.48% | 24.52% |
| 2018 | 70.42% | 29.58% |
| 2019 | 74.11% | 25.89% |
| 2020 | 74.27% | 25.73% |
| 2021 | 72.53% | 27.47% |
Durable medical equipment technician related jobs gender ratio
We compared durable medical equipment technicians with similar job titles to see how gender ratios vary. As you can see, delivery technician and donations attendant have the biggest gender ratio gaps.
| Job title | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Pathology Transcriptionist | 3% | 97% |
| Radiology Transcriptionist | 5% | 95% |
| Certified Registered Dental Assistant | 5% | 95% |
| Durable Medical Equipment Technician | 73% | 27% |
| Dental Officer | 79% | 21% |
| Donations Attendant | 81% | 19% |
| Delivery Technician | 88% | 12% |
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Durable medical equipment technician demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among durable medical equipment technicians is White, which makes up 58.0% of all durable medical equipment technicians. Comparatively, 16.1% of durable medical equipment technicians are Hispanic or Latino and 9.5% of durable medical equipment technicians are Black or African American.
- White, 58.0%
- Hispanic or Latino, 16.1%
- Black or African American, 9.5%
- Asian, 9.5%
- Unknown, 5.2%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 1.7%
Durable medical equipment technician race
| Durable medical equipment technician race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 58.0% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 16.1% |
| Black or African American | 9.5% |
| Asian | 9.5% |
| Unknown | 5.2% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 1.7% |
Durable medical equipment technician race and ethnicity over time
See how durable medical equipment technician racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Durable medical equipment technician race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 66.90% | 11.59% | 6.33% | 11.99% |
| 2011 | 66.87% | 12.12% | 5.73% | 11.76% |
| 2012 | 65.57% | 12.90% | 6.05% | 11.77% |
| 2013 | 64.40% | 12.62% | 7.57% | 11.34% |
| 2014 | 63.76% | 12.39% | 6.39% | 14.23% |
| 2015 | 65.95% | 9.19% | 7.47% | 12.98% |
| 2016 | 62.58% | 11.46% | 8.64% | 13.51% |
| 2017 | 62.82% | 11.98% | 6.58% | 15.19% |
| 2018 | 65.11% | 9.61% | 6.35% | 15.15% |
| 2019 | 62.91% | 9.23% | 8.00% | 15.52% |
| 2020 | 64.96% | 8.81% | 6.71% | 14.32% |
| 2021 | 58.04% | 9.48% | 9.47% | 16.10% |
Durable medical equipment technician wage gap by race
According to our data, asian durable medical equipment technicians have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Black or african american durable medical equipment technicians have the lowest average salary at $39,064.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $39,614 |
| White | $40,476 |
| Black or African American | $39,064 |
| Asian | $42,629 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $40,762 |
Average durable medical equipment technician age
See how the average age of durable medical equipment technicians varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Female
Durable medical equipment technician age by race and gender
| Race | Male age | Female age |
|---|---|---|
| Black or African American | 44 | 41.5 |
| Unknown | 34 | 36 |
| Asian | 48 | 50 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 33.5 | 40 |
| White | 41.5 | 43.5 |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 37 |
Durable medical equipment technician age breakdown
The average age of durable medical equipment technicians is 40+ years years old, representing 55% of the durable medical equipment technician population.
Durable medical equipment technician age breakdown
| Durable Medical Equipment Technician Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 55% |
| 30-40 years | 24% |
| 20-30 years | 19% |
Durable medical equipment technician educational attainment
The most common degree for durable medical equipment technicians is bachelor's degree, with 41% of durable medical equipment technicians earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are associate degree degree at 31% and associate degree degree at 17%.
- Bachelor's, 41%
- Associate, 31%
- High School Diploma, 17%
- Diploma, 5%
- Other Degrees, 6%
Durable medical equipment technicians by degree level
| Durable medical equipment technician degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 41% |
| Associate | 31% |
| High School Diploma | 17% |
| Diploma | 5% |
| Other Degrees | 6% |
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Durable medical equipment technician wage gap by degree level
According to the data, durable medical equipment technicians with a Master's degree earn more than those without, at $46,290 annually. With a Bachelor's degree, durable medical equipment technicians earn a median annual income of $41,865 compared to $39,304 for durable medical equipment technicians with an Associate degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| Master's Degree | $46,290 |
| High School Diploma or Less | $37,509 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $41,865 |
| Some College/ Associate Degree | $39,304 |
Durable medical equipment technician employment statistics
Company size where durable medical equipment technicians work
Below, you can see the size of companies where durable medical equipment technicians work.
Durable medical equipment technician jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 16% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 21% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 24% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 11% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 14% |
| > 10,000 employees | 14% |
Durable medical equipment technician jobs by industry
The most common industries for durable medical equipment technicians are health care, retail and non profits.
Durable medical equipment technician industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Health Care | 59% |
| Retail | 7% |
| Non Profits | 5% |
| Professional | 5% |
| Manufacturing | 3% |
| Media | 3% |
| Fortune 500 | 3% |
| Hospitality | 3% |
| Technology | 3% |
| Pharmaceutical | 2% |
| Energy | 2% |
| Education | 2% |
| Internet | 2% |
| Start-up | 2% |
Durable medical equipment technician turnover and employment statistics
Durable medical equipment technician unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for durable medical equipment technicians between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Durable medical equipment technician unemployment rate by year
| Year | Durable medical equipment technician unemployment rate |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 5.86% |
| 2011 | 7.25% |
| 2012 | 6.51% |
| 2013 | 5.74% |
| 2014 | 5.74% |
| 2015 | 4.27% |
| 2016 | 4.79% |
| 2017 | 2.96% |
| 2018 | 2.56% |
| 2019 | 3.74% |
| 2020 | 3.67% |
| 2021 | 4.13% |
Average durable medical equipment technician tenure
The average durable medical equipment technician stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 220 durable medical equipment technicians resumes in Zippia's database.
Durable medical equipment technician tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 19% |
| 1-2 years | 33% |
| 3-4 years | 16% |
| 5-7 years | 18% |
| 8-10 years | 5% |
| 11+ years | 8% |
Durable medical equipment technician LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of durable medical 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Dental Assistant/Receptionist | 4.40% | 80,317 |
| Podiatrist Assistant | 5.81% | 47,756 |
| Certified Phlebotomist | 7.76% | 44,574 |
| Durable Medical Equipment Technician | 8.56% | - |
| Medical Transcription | 8.65% | 72,428 |
| Certified Pharmacist Assistant | 9.41% | 118,993 |
| Masseuse | 13.02% | 12,638 |
Similar durable medical equipment technician jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Dental Assistant/Receptionist | 4.40% | 80,317 |
| Podiatrist Assistant | 5.81% | 47,756 |
| Certified Phlebotomist | 7.76% | 44,574 |
| Medical Transcription | 8.65% | 72,428 |
| Certified Pharmacist Assistant | 9.41% | 118,993 |
| Masseuse | 13.02% | 12,638 |
Foreign languages spoken by durable medical equipment technicians
The most common foreign language among durable medical equipment technicians is Spanish at 77.8%. The second-most popular foreign language spoken is Hmong at 11.1% and Russian is the third-most popular at 11.1%.
- Spanish, 77.8%
- Hmong, 11.1%
- Russian, 11.1%
Durable medical equipment technician languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 77.8% |
| Hmong | 11.1% |
| Russian | 11.1% |