Emergency response technician demographics and statistics in the US
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Emergency response technician demographics by:
Emergency response technician gender statistics
24.1% of emergency response technicians are women and 75.9% of emergency response technicians are men.
- Male, 75.9%
- Female, 24.1%
Emergency response technician gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Male | 75.9% |
| Female | 24.1% |
Emergency response technician gender pay gap
Women earn 97¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$42,318
Female income
$41,090
Emergency response technician gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in emergency response technician positions over time. Currently, 24.1% of emergency response technicians are female.
Emergency response technician gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 79.49% | 20.51% |
| 2011 | 79.71% | 20.29% |
| 2012 | 79.12% | 20.88% |
| 2013 | 78.14% | 21.86% |
| 2014 | 80.14% | 19.86% |
| 2015 | 79.97% | 20.03% |
| 2016 | 77.95% | 22.05% |
| 2017 | 77.19% | 22.81% |
| 2018 | 75.91% | 24.09% |
| 2019 | 76.05% | 23.95% |
| 2020 | 75.22% | 24.78% |
| 2021 | 75.91% | 24.09% |
Emergency response technician related jobs gender ratio
We compared emergency response technicians with similar job titles to see how gender ratios vary. As you can see, guitar technician and armorer technician have the biggest gender ratio gaps.
| Job title | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Radiographer, Mammographer | 2% | 98% |
| Mammographer | 3% | 97% |
| Lead Mammographer | 3% | 97% |
| Emergency Response Technician | 76% | 24% |
| Driver/Technician | 93% | 7% |
| Armorer Technician | 95% | 5% |
| Guitar Technician | 96% | 4% |
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Emergency response technician demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among emergency response technicians is White, which makes up 67.4% of all emergency response technicians. Comparatively, 15.2% of emergency response technicians are Hispanic or Latino and 6.5% of emergency response technicians are Black or African American.
- White, 67.4%
- Hispanic or Latino, 15.2%
- Black or African American, 6.5%
- Unknown, 5.7%
- Asian, 4.5%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.7%
Emergency response technician race
| Emergency response technician race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 67.4% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 15.2% |
| Black or African American | 6.5% |
| Unknown | 5.7% |
| Asian | 4.5% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.7% |
Emergency response technician race and ethnicity over time
See how emergency response technician racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Emergency response technician race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 75.35% | 6.39% | 1.98% | 13.08% |
| 2011 | 74.90% | 6.82% | 1.54% | 13.30% |
| 2012 | 76.00% | 6.34% | 1.47% | 12.68% |
| 2013 | 75.00% | 6.27% | 2.58% | 12.74% |
| 2014 | 75.59% | 6.99% | 2.46% | 11.40% |
| 2015 | 73.29% | 7.39% | 3.08% | 13.21% |
| 2016 | 72.51% | 7.62% | 2.65% | 13.52% |
| 2017 | 72.40% | 7.00% | 2.62% | 14.36% |
| 2018 | 71.50% | 6.34% | 3.13% | 14.61% |
| 2019 | 71.85% | 6.84% | 3.46% | 14.26% |
| 2020 | 69.41% | 6.16% | 3.64% | 14.39% |
| 2021 | 67.36% | 6.47% | 4.49% | 15.19% |
Emergency response technician wage gap by race
According to our data, asian emergency response technicians have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Unknown emergency response technicians have the lowest average salary at $41,734.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $41,734 |
| White | $42,337 |
| Black or African American | $41,980 |
| Asian | $42,943 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $42,605 |
Average emergency response technician age
See how the average age of emergency response technicians varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Female
Emergency response technician age by race and gender
| Race | Male age | Female age |
|---|---|---|
| Unknown | 30 | 35.5 |
| White | 36 | 34 |
| Black or African American | 33 | 31 |
| Asian | 31.5 | 32 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 31 | 29 |
Emergency response technician age breakdown
The average age of emergency response technicians is 40+ years years old, representing 35% of the emergency response technician population.
Emergency response technician age breakdown
| Emergency Response Technician Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 35% |
| 30-40 years | 31% |
| 20-30 years | 33% |
Emergency response technician educational attainment
- Bachelor's, 43%
- Associate, 25%
- High School Diploma, 14%
- Diploma, 7%
- Other Degrees, 11%
Emergency response technicians by degree level
| Emergency response technician degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 43% |
| Associate | 25% |
| High School Diploma | 14% |
| Diploma | 7% |
| Other Degrees | 11% |
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Emergency response technician wage gap by degree level
According to the data, emergency response technicians with a Bachelor's degree earn more than those without, at $41,497 annually. With a Associate degree, emergency response technicians earn a median annual income of $40,780 compared to $38,466 for emergency response technicians with an High School Diploma degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| High School Diploma or Less | $38,466 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $41,497 |
| Some College/ Associate Degree | $40,780 |
Emergency response technician employment statistics
Most emergency response technicians work for a private in the manufacturing industry.
Company size where emergency response technicians work
Below, you can see the size of companies where emergency response technicians work.
Emergency response technician jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 6% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 12% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 21% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 9% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 25% |
| > 10,000 employees | 27% |
Emergency response technician jobs by company type
Employees with the emergency response technician job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most emergency response technicians prefer to work at private companies over public companies.
Emergency response technician jobs by sector
| Company type | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 4% |
| Public | 25% |
| Private | 59% |
| Government | 11% |
Emergency response technician jobs by industry
The most common industries for emergency response technicians are manufacturing, professional and government.
Emergency response technician industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Manufacturing | 12% |
| Fortune 500 | 11% |
| Government | 10% |
| Health Care | 10% |
| Professional | 10% |
| Technology | 10% |
| Energy | 5% |
| Telecommunication | 4% |
| Media | 3% |
| Utilities | 3% |
| Construction | 3% |
| Hospitality | 3% |
| Retail | 3% |
| Education | 3% |
| Transportation | 2% |
| Non Profits | 2% |
| Insurance | 2% |
| Pharmaceutical | 1% |
| Automotive | 1% |
Emergency response technician turnover and employment statistics
Emergency response technician unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for emergency response technicians between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Emergency response technician unemployment rate by year
| Year | Emergency response technician unemployment rate |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 3.80% |
| 2011 | 3.17% |
| 2012 | 4.06% |
| 2013 | 3.41% |
| 2014 | 3.55% |
| 2015 | 1.97% |
| 2016 | 1.64% |
| 2017 | 2.14% |
| 2018 | 1.91% |
| 2019 | 1.87% |
| 2020 | 2.45% |
| 2021 | 1.95% |
Average emergency response technician tenure
The average emergency response technician stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 702 emergency response technicians resumes in Zippia's database.
Emergency response technician tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 21% |
| 1-2 years | 34% |
| 3-4 years | 15% |
| 5-7 years | 14% |
| 8-10 years | 5% |
| 11+ years | 11% |
Emergency response technician LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of emergency response 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Pharmacy Technician Internship | 5.02% | 96,053 |
| Cytotechnologist | 8.24% | 39,930 |
| Emergency Response Technician | 8.30% | - |
| Health Information Coder | 9.29% | 112,238 |
| Licensed Dispensing Optician | 12.53% | 14,001 |
| Endoscopic Technician | 12.80% | 48,259 |
| Supervisor Nuclear Medicine | 21.93% | 12,974 |
Similar emergency response technician jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Pharmacy Technician Internship | 5.02% | 96,053 |
| Cytotechnologist | 8.24% | 39,930 |
| Health Information Coder | 9.29% | 112,238 |
| Licensed Dispensing Optician | 12.53% | 14,001 |
| Endoscopic Technician | 12.80% | 48,259 |
| Supervisor Nuclear Medicine | 21.93% | 12,974 |
Foreign languages spoken by emergency response technicians
The most common foreign language among emergency response technicians is Spanish at 73.7%. The second-most popular foreign language spoken is German at 10.5% and Occidental is the third-most popular at 5.3%.
- Spanish, 73.7%
- German, 10.5%
- Occidental, 5.3%
- Portuguese, 5.3%
- Russian, 5.3%
Emergency response technician languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 73.7% |
| German | 10.5% |
| Occidental | 5.3% |
| Portuguese | 5.3% |
| Russian | 5.3% |
