Electronic instrument technician demographics and statistics in the US
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Electronic instrument technician demographics by:
Electronic instrument technician gender statistics
3.4% of electronic instrument technicians are women and 96.6% of electronic instrument technicians are men.
- Male, 96.6%
- Female, 3.4%
Electronic instrument technician gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Male | 96.6% |
| Female | 3.4% |
Electronic instrument technician gender pay gap
Women earn 98¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$52,198
Female income
$51,031
Electronic instrument technician gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in electronic instrument technician positions over time. Currently, 3.4% of electronic instrument technicians are female.
Electronic instrument technician gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 93.96% | 6.04% |
| 2011 | 93.82% | 6.18% |
| 2012 | 94.21% | 5.79% |
| 2013 | 93.28% | 6.72% |
| 2014 | 93.81% | 6.19% |
| 2015 | 93.63% | 6.37% |
| 2016 | 93.77% | 6.23% |
| 2017 | 93.74% | 6.26% |
| 2018 | 97.12% | 2.88% |
| 2019 | 97.49% | 2.51% |
| 2020 | 97.34% | 2.66% |
| 2021 | 96.62% | 3.38% |
Electronic instrument technician related jobs gender ratio
| Job title | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Electronic Instrument Technician | 97% | 3% |
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Electronic instrument technician demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among electronic instrument technicians is White, which makes up 70.8% of all electronic instrument technicians. Comparatively, 10.4% of electronic instrument technicians are Hispanic or Latino and 8.0% of electronic instrument 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%
Electronic instrument technician race
| Electronic instrument 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% |
Electronic instrument technician race and ethnicity over time
See how electronic instrument technician racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Electronic instrument 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% |
Electronic instrument technician wage gap by race
According to our data, white electronic instrument technicians have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Black or african american electronic instrument technicians have the lowest average salary at $51,521.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $51,628 |
| White | $52,982 |
| Black or African American | $51,521 |
| Asian | $52,601 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $52,274 |
Average electronic instrument technician age
See how the average age of electronic instrument technicians varies based on ethnicity and gender.
Male
Female
Electronic instrument 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 |
Electronic instrument technician age breakdown
The average age of electronic instrument technicians is 40+ years years old, representing 80% of the electronic instrument technician population.
Electronic instrument technician age breakdown
| Electronic Instrument Technician Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 80% |
| 30-40 years | 13% |
| 20-30 years | 7% |
Electronic instrument technician educational attainment
The most common degree for electronic instrument technicians is associate degree, with 59% of electronic instrument technicians earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are bachelor's degree degree at 27% and bachelor's degree degree at 6%.
- Associate, 59%
- Bachelor's, 27%
- Diploma, 6%
- High School Diploma, 5%
- Other Degrees, 3%
Electronic instrument technicians by degree level
| Electronic instrument technician degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Associate | 59% |
| Bachelor's | 27% |
| Diploma | 6% |
| High School Diploma | 5% |
| Other Degrees | 3% |
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Electronic instrument technician wage gap by degree level
According to the data, electronic instrument technicians with a Associate degree earn more than those without, at $52,348 annually. With a Bachelor's degree, electronic instrument technicians earn a median annual income of $52,039 compared to $51,355 for electronic instrument technicians with an High School Diploma degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| High School Diploma or Less | $51,355 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $52,039 |
| Some College/ Associate Degree | $52,348 |
Electronic instrument technician employment statistics
Most electronic instrument technicians work for a private in the manufacturing industry.
Company size where electronic instrument technicians work
Below, you can see the size of companies where electronic instrument technicians work.
Electronic instrument technician jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 4% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 10% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 15% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 8% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 32% |
| > 10,000 employees | 31% |
Electronic instrument technician jobs by company type
Employees with the electronic instrument technician job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most electronic instrument technicians prefer to work at private companies over public companies.
Electronic instrument technician jobs by sector
| Company type | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 5% |
| Public | 43% |
| Private | 47% |
| Government | 5% |
Electronic instrument technician jobs by industry
The most common industries for electronic instrument technicians are manufacturing, energy and technology.
Electronic instrument technician industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Manufacturing | 22% |
| Energy | 17% |
| Fortune 500 | 17% |
| Technology | 6% |
| Government | 4% |
| Health Care | 4% |
| Professional | 4% |
| Education | 4% |
| Automotive | 3% |
| Utilities | 3% |
| Construction | 3% |
| Retail | 3% |
| Media | 2% |
| Hospitality | 2% |
| Transportation | 2% |
| Pharmaceutical | 1% |
| Telecommunication | 1% |
| Finance | 1% |
| Non Profits | 1% |
| Start-up | 1% |
Electronic instrument technician turnover and employment statistics
Electronic instrument technician unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for electronic instrument technicians between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Electronic instrument technician unemployment rate by year
| Year | Electronic instrument 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 electronic instrument technician tenure
The average electronic instrument technician stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 485 electronic instrument technicians resumes in Zippia's database.
Electronic instrument technician tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 18% |
| 1-2 years | 29% |
| 3-4 years | 15% |
| 5-7 years | 17% |
| 8-10 years | 8% |
| 11+ years | 13% |
Electronic instrument technician LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of electronic instrument 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Land Surveying Survey Worker | 4.94% | 22,472 |
| Line Staker | 5.61% | 45,664 |
| Architectural Internship | 5.82% | 57,981 |
| Time Study Technician | 6.29% | 42,559 |
| Electronic Instrument Technician | 8.40% | - |
Similar electronic instrument technician jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Land Surveying Survey Worker | 4.94% | 22,472 |
| Line Staker | 5.61% | 45,664 |
| Architectural Internship | 5.82% | 57,981 |
| Time Study Technician | 6.29% | 42,559 |
Foreign languages spoken by electronic instrument technicians
The most common foreign language among electronic instrument technicians is Spanish at 35.7%. The second-most popular foreign language spoken is French at 14.3% and Hindi is the third-most popular at 14.3%.
- Spanish, 35.7%
- French, 14.3%
- Hindi, 14.3%
- Urdu, 14.3%
- German, 7.1%
- Other, 14.3%
Electronic instrument technician languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 35.7% |
| French | 14.3% |
| Hindi | 14.3% |
| Urdu | 14.3% |
| German | 7.1% |
| Other | 14.3% |
