Electrical design technician demographics and statistics in the US
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Electrical design technician demographics by:
Electrical design technician gender statistics
15.1% of electrical design technicians are women and 84.9% of electrical design technicians are men.
- Male, 84.9%
- Female, 15.1%
Electrical design technician gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Male | 84.9% |
| Female | 15.1% |
Electrical design technician gender pay gap
Women earn 96¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$50,444
Female income
$48,359
Electrical design technician gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in electrical design technician positions over time. Currently, 15.1% of electrical design technicians are female.
Electrical design technician gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 75.42% | 24.58% |
| 2011 | 74.97% | 25.03% |
| 2012 | 76.23% | 23.77% |
| 2013 | 73.23% | 26.77% |
| 2014 | 74.94% | 25.06% |
| 2015 | 74.36% | 25.64% |
| 2016 | 74.80% | 25.20% |
| 2017 | 74.68% | 25.32% |
| 2018 | 86.93% | 13.07% |
| 2019 | 88.47% | 11.53% |
| 2020 | 87.84% | 12.16% |
| 2021 | 84.92% | 15.08% |
Electrical design technician related jobs gender ratio
| Job title | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Electrical Design Technician | 85% | 15% |
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Electrical design technician demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among electrical design technicians is White, which makes up 70.8% of all electrical design technicians. Comparatively, 10.4% of electrical design technicians are Hispanic or Latino and 8.0% of electrical design 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%
Electrical design technician race
| Electrical design 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% |
Electrical design technician race and ethnicity over time
See how electrical design technician racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Electrical design 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% |
Electrical design technician wage gap by race
According to our data, white electrical design technicians have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Black or african american electrical design technicians have the lowest average salary at $49,230.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $49,420 |
| White | $51,867 |
| Black or African American | $49,230 |
| Asian | $51,173 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $50,580 |
Average electrical design technician age
See how the average age of electrical design technicians varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Electrical design 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 |
Electrical design technician age breakdown
The average age of electrical design technicians is 40+ years years old, representing 80% of the electrical design technician population.
Electrical design technician age breakdown
| Electrical Design Technician Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 80% |
| 30-40 years | 13% |
| 20-30 years | 7% |
Electrical design technician educational attainment
The most common degree for electrical design technicians is associate degree, with 62% of electrical design technicians earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are bachelor's degree degree at 24% and bachelor's degree degree at 5%.
- Associate, 62%
- Bachelor's, 24%
- Diploma, 5%
- High School Diploma, 5%
- Other Degrees, 4%
Electrical design technicians by degree level
| Electrical design technician degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Associate | 62% |
| Bachelor's | 24% |
| Diploma | 5% |
| High School Diploma | 5% |
| Other Degrees | 4% |
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Electrical design technician wage gap by degree level
According to the data, electrical design technicians with a Associate degree earn more than those without, at $50,715 annually. With a Bachelor's degree, electrical design technicians earn a median annual income of $50,157 compared to $48,933 for electrical design technicians with an High School Diploma degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| High School Diploma or Less | $48,933 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $50,157 |
| Some College/ Associate Degree | $50,715 |
Electrical design technician employment statistics
Most electrical design technicians work for a private in the professional industry.
Company size where electrical design technicians work
Below, you can see the size of companies where electrical design technicians work.
Electrical design technician jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 4% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 14% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 27% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 11% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 22% |
| > 10,000 employees | 22% |
Electrical design technician jobs by company type
Employees with the electrical design technician job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most electrical design technicians prefer to work at private companies over public companies.
Electrical design technician jobs by sector
| Company type | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 2% |
| Public | 23% |
| Private | 71% |
| Government | 4% |
Electrical design technician jobs by industry
The most common industries for electrical design technicians are professional, manufacturing and technology.
Electrical design technician industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Professional | 22% |
| Manufacturing | 13% |
| Technology | 12% |
| Construction | 9% |
| Fortune 500 | 9% |
| Energy | 7% |
| Transportation | 4% |
| Start-up | 4% |
| Utilities | 4% |
| Finance | 3% |
| Government | 2% |
| Health Care | 2% |
| Media | 1% |
| Pharmaceutical | 1% |
| Retail | 1% |
| Agriculture | 1% |
| Non Profits | 1% |
| Education | 1% |
| Automotive | 1% |
| Hospitality | 1% |
Electrical design technician turnover and employment statistics
Electrical design technician unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for electrical design technicians between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Electrical design technician unemployment rate by year
| Year | Electrical design 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 electrical design technician tenure
The average electrical design technician stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 262 electrical design technicians resumes in Zippia's database.
Electrical design technician tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 21% |
| 1-2 years | 30% |
| 3-4 years | 15% |
| 5-7 years | 17% |
| 8-10 years | 4% |
| 11+ years | 12% |
Electrical design technician LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of electrical design 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Tax Map Technician | 4.94% | 31,550 |
| Staking Technician | 5.61% | 6,222 |
| Lead Drafter | 5.82% | 3,266 |
| Predictive Maintenance Specialist | 6.29% | 58,941 |
| Electrical Design Technician | 8.40% | - |
Similar electrical design technician jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Tax Map Technician | 4.94% | 31,550 |
| Staking Technician | 5.61% | 6,222 |
| Lead Drafter | 5.82% | 3,266 |
| Predictive Maintenance Specialist | 6.29% | 58,941 |
Foreign languages spoken by electrical design technicians
The most common foreign language among electrical design technicians is German at 33.3%. The second-most popular foreign language spoken is French at 33.3% and Portuguese is the third-most popular at 16.7%.
- German, 33.3%
- French, 33.3%
- Portuguese, 16.7%
- Spanish, 16.7%
Electrical design technician languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| German | 33.3% |
| French | 33.3% |
| Portuguese | 16.7% |
| Spanish | 16.7% |