Electronic security technician demographics and statistics in the US
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Electronic security technician gender statistics
4.1% of electronic security technicians are women and 95.9% of electronic security technicians are men.
- Male, 95.9%
- Female, 4.1%
Electronic security technician gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Male | 95.9% |
| Female | 4.1% |
Electronic security technician gender pay gap
Women earn 88¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$47,202
Female income
$41,635
Electronic security technician gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in electronic security technician positions over time. Currently, 4.1% of electronic security technicians are female.
Electronic security technician gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 95.48% | 4.52% |
| 2011 | 96.14% | 3.86% |
| 2012 | 94.58% | 5.42% |
| 2013 | 93.25% | 6.75% |
| 2014 | 95.68% | 4.32% |
| 2015 | 95.68% | 4.32% |
| 2016 | 96.02% | 3.98% |
| 2017 | 95.18% | 4.82% |
| 2018 | 92.37% | 7.63% |
| 2019 | 94.93% | 5.07% |
| 2020 | 97.25% | 2.75% |
| 2021 | 95.92% | 4.08% |
Electronic security technician related jobs gender ratio
We compared electronic security technicians with similar job titles to see how gender ratios vary. As you can see, cable television technician and electric motor mechanic have the biggest gender ratio gaps.
| Job title | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Facility Examiner | 27% | 73% |
| Electronic Security Technician | 96% | 4% |
| Radio Repairman | 98% | 2% |
| Electric Motor Mechanic | 99% | 1% |
| Cable Television Technician | 99% | 1% |
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Electronic security technician demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among electronic security technicians is White, which makes up 63.1% of all electronic security technicians. Comparatively, 17.8% of electronic security technicians are Hispanic or Latino and 9.2% of electronic security technicians are Black or African American.
- White, 63.1%
- Hispanic or Latino, 17.8%
- Black or African American, 9.2%
- Unknown, 5.2%
- Asian, 4.3%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.4%
Electronic security technician race
| Electronic security technician race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 63.1% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 17.8% |
| Black or African American | 9.2% |
| Unknown | 5.2% |
| Asian | 4.3% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.4% |
Electronic security technician race and ethnicity over time
See how electronic security technician racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Electronic security technician race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 72.27% | 8.69% | 3.68% | 13.26% |
| 2011 | 69.39% | 10.52% | 3.89% | 12.67% |
| 2012 | 73.41% | 8.02% | 3.57% | 11.60% |
| 2013 | 72.73% | 9.14% | 3.18% | 12.36% |
| 2014 | 67.76% | 10.06% | 3.65% | 16.20% |
| 2015 | 67.63% | 11.74% | 3.56% | 14.23% |
| 2016 | 65.93% | 10.96% | 2.46% | 16.27% |
| 2017 | 63.33% | 10.64% | 4.14% | 19.47% |
| 2018 | 67.76% | 10.64% | 4.88% | 14.03% |
| 2019 | 65.66% | 10.90% | 3.53% | 17.11% |
| 2020 | 67.98% | 7.87% | 3.88% | 16.95% |
| 2021 | 63.10% | 9.25% | 4.28% | 17.79% |
Electronic security technician wage gap by race
According to our data, asian electronic security technicians have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Unknown electronic security technicians have the lowest average salary at $45,503.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $45,503 |
| White | $47,481 |
| Black or African American | $46,523 |
| Asian | $48,443 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $48,122 |
Average electronic security technician age
See how the average age of electronic security technicians varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Electronic security technician age by race and gender
| Race | Male age | Female age |
|---|---|---|
| Unknown | 47.5 | |
| White | 45 | |
| Hispanic or Latino | 42 |
Electronic security technician age breakdown
The average age of electronic security technicians is 40+ years years old, representing 60% of the electronic security technician population.
Electronic security technician age breakdown
| Electronic Security Technician Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 60% |
| 30-40 years | 30% |
| 20-30 years | 11% |
Electronic security technician educational attainment
The most common degree for electronic security technicians is associate degree, with 35% of electronic security technicians earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are bachelor's degree degree at 34% and bachelor's degree degree at 19%.
- Associate, 35%
- Bachelor's, 34%
- High School Diploma, 19%
- Diploma, 4%
- Other Degrees, 8%
Electronic security technicians by degree level
| Electronic security technician degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Associate | 35% |
| Bachelor's | 34% |
| High School Diploma | 19% |
| Diploma | 4% |
| Other Degrees | 8% |
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Electronic security technician wage gap by degree level
According to the data, electronic security technicians with a Associate degree earn more than those without, at $54,600 annually. With a Bachelor's degree, electronic security technicians earn a median annual income of $49,811 compared to $41,640 for electronic security technicians with an High School Diploma degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| High School Diploma or Less | $41,640 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $49,811 |
| Some College/ Associate Degree | $54,600 |
Electronic security technician employment statistics
Most electronic security technicians work for a private in the professional industry.
Company size where electronic security technicians work
Below, you can see the size of companies where electronic security technicians work.
Electronic security technician jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 7% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 17% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 19% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 10% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 24% |
| > 10,000 employees | 23% |
Electronic security technician jobs by company type
Employees with the electronic security technician job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most electronic security technicians prefer to work at private companies over public companies.
Electronic security technician jobs by sector
| Company type | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 4% |
| Public | 23% |
| Private | 66% |
| Government | 8% |
Electronic security technician jobs by industry
The most common industries for electronic security technicians are professional, technology and utilities.
Electronic security technician industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Professional | 14% |
| Technology | 14% |
| Utilities | 12% |
| Government | 7% |
| Construction | 7% |
| Manufacturing | 7% |
| Fortune 500 | 6% |
| Telecommunication | 4% |
| Transportation | 3% |
| Health Care | 3% |
| Hospitality | 3% |
| Retail | 3% |
| Energy | 3% |
| Education | 3% |
| Media | 2% |
| Finance | 2% |
| Internet | 1% |
| Automotive | 1% |
| Non Profits | 1% |
| Insurance | 1% |
| Real Estate | 1% |
| Agriculture | 1% |
| Start-up | 1% |
Electronic security technician turnover and employment statistics
Electronic security technician unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for electronic security technicians between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Electronic security technician unemployment rate by year
| Year | Electronic security technician unemployment rate |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 9.96% |
| 2011 | 11.27% |
| 2012 | 6.33% |
| 2013 | 4.43% |
| 2014 | 4.73% |
| 2015 | 4.01% |
| 2016 | 4.59% |
| 2017 | 4.10% |
| 2018 | 3.05% |
| 2019 | 2.59% |
| 2020 | 6.16% |
| 2021 | 4.05% |
Average electronic security technician tenure
The average electronic security technician stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 413 electronic security technicians resumes in Zippia's database.
Electronic security technician tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 18% |
| 1-2 years | 34% |
| 3-4 years | 17% |
| 5-7 years | 18% |
| 8-10 years | 5% |
| 11+ years | 7% |
Electronic security technician LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of electronic security 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Instrument And Electrical Technician | 3.37% | 35,043 |
| Electronic Security Technician | 4.35% | - |
| Video Recorder Mechanic | 4.78% | 34,960 |
| Switch Technician | 6.00% | 46,430 |
| Computer Equipment Installer | 6.67% | 43,552 |
| Generator Repairer | 7.96% | 3,903 |
Similar electronic security technician jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Instrument And Electrical Technician | 3.37% | 35,043 |
| Video Recorder Mechanic | 4.78% | 34,960 |
| Switch Technician | 6.00% | 46,430 |
| Computer Equipment Installer | 6.67% | 43,552 |
| Generator Repairer | 7.96% | 3,903 |
Foreign languages spoken by electronic security technicians
The most common foreign language among electronic security technicians is Spanish at 71.4%. The second-most popular foreign language spoken is German at 14.3% and Carrier is the third-most popular at 14.3%.
- Spanish, 71.4%
- German, 14.3%
- Carrier, 14.3%
Electronic security technician languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 71.4% |
| German | 14.3% |
| Carrier | 14.3% |
