Emission technician demographics and statistics in the US
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Emission technician gender statistics
15.4% of emission technicians are women and 84.6% of emission technicians are men.
- Male, 84.6%
- Female, 15.4%
Emission technician gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Male | 84.6% |
| Female | 15.4% |
Emission technician gender pay gap
Women earn 96¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$41,508
Female income
$39,786
Emission technician gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in emission technician positions over time. Currently, 15.4% of emission technicians are female.
Emission technician gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 90.27% | 9.73% |
| 2011 | 86.67% | 13.33% |
| 2012 | 86.48% | 13.52% |
| 2013 | 90.56% | 9.44% |
| 2014 | 85.50% | 14.50% |
| 2015 | 87.52% | 12.48% |
| 2016 | 89.82% | 10.18% |
| 2017 | 81.51% | 18.49% |
| 2018 | 86.41% | 13.59% |
| 2019 | 82.51% | 17.49% |
| 2020 | 86.65% | 13.35% |
| 2021 | 84.64% | 15.36% |
Emission technician related jobs gender ratio
We compared emission technicians with similar job titles to see how gender ratios vary. As you can see, car repairman and farm equipment mechanic have the biggest gender ratio gaps.
| Job title | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Phlebotomy Services Technician | 12% | 88% |
| Human Service Technician | 28% | 72% |
| Emission Technician | 85% | 15% |
| Crane Mechanic | 99% | 1% |
| Farm Equipment Mechanic | 99% | 1% |
| Car Repairman | 99% | 1% |
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Emission technician demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among emission technicians is White, which makes up 60.7% of all emission technicians. Comparatively, 19.9% of emission technicians are Hispanic or Latino and 9.5% of emission technicians are Black or African American.
- White, 60.7%
- Hispanic or Latino, 19.9%
- Black or African American, 9.5%
- Asian, 4.9%
- Unknown, 4.2%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.8%
Emission technician race
| Emission technician race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 60.7% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 19.9% |
| Black or African American | 9.5% |
| Asian | 4.9% |
| Unknown | 4.2% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.8% |
Emission technician race and ethnicity over time
See how emission technician racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Emission technician race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 67.65% | 10.33% | 4.35% | 15.21% |
| 2011 | 65.88% | 11.12% | 3.96% | 16.42% |
| 2012 | 65.78% | 10.54% | 4.41% | 16.69% |
| 2013 | 64.33% | 10.98% | 4.56% | 17.30% |
| 2014 | 65.95% | 10.51% | 4.14% | 16.86% |
| 2015 | 66.10% | 9.92% | 4.19% | 17.24% |
| 2016 | 66.08% | 9.92% | 4.01% | 17.36% |
| 2017 | 65.20% | 9.94% | 4.33% | 17.85% |
| 2018 | 65.97% | 9.24% | 4.43% | 17.55% |
| 2019 | 65.78% | 9.50% | 4.48% | 17.54% |
| 2020 | 61.41% | 9.41% | 4.49% | 19.31% |
| 2021 | 60.66% | 9.47% | 4.94% | 19.89% |
Emission technician wage gap by race
According to our data, asian emission technicians have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Black or african american emission technicians have the lowest average salary at $40,562.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $41,431 |
| White | $41,861 |
| Black or African American | $40,562 |
| Asian | $42,841 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $40,883 |
Average emission technician age
See how the average age of emission technicians varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Emission technician age by race and gender
| Race | Male age | Female age |
|---|---|---|
| Black or African American | 39 | |
| Unknown | 37 | |
| Asian | 42 | |
| Hispanic or Latino | 37 | 31 |
| White | 40 | 37 |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 34 |
Emission technician age breakdown
The average age of emission technicians is 40+ years years old, representing 49% of the emission technician population.
Emission technician age breakdown
| Emission Technician Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 49% |
| 30-40 years | 25% |
| 20-30 years | 25% |
Emission technician educational attainment
The most common degree for emission technicians is associate degree, with 31% of emission technicians earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are bachelor's degree degree at 30% and bachelor's degree degree at 27%.
- Associate, 31%
- Bachelor's, 30%
- High School Diploma, 27%
- Diploma, 6%
- Other Degrees, 6%
Emission technicians by degree level
| Emission technician degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Associate | 31% |
| Bachelor's | 30% |
| High School Diploma | 27% |
| Diploma | 6% |
| Other Degrees | 6% |
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Emission technician wage gap by degree level
According to the data, emission technicians with a Associate degree earn more than those without, at $45,375 annually. With a Bachelor's degree, emission technicians earn a median annual income of $43,796 compared to $41,878 for emission technicians with an High School Diploma degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| High School Diploma or Less | $41,878 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $43,796 |
| Some College/ Associate Degree | $45,375 |
Emission technician employment statistics
Most emission technicians work for a private in the automotive industry.
Company size where emission technicians work
Below, you can see the size of companies where emission technicians work.
Emission technician jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 6% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 11% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 22% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 7% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 31% |
| > 10,000 employees | 22% |
Emission technician jobs by company type
Employees with the emission technician job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most emission technicians prefer to work at private companies over public companies.
Emission technician jobs by sector
| Company type | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 5% |
| Public | 29% |
| Private | 55% |
| Government | 11% |
Emission technician jobs by industry
The most common industries for emission technicians are automotive, energy and technology.
Emission technician industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Automotive | 13% |
| Energy | 13% |
| Fortune 500 | 10% |
| Technology | 9% |
| Government | 8% |
| Manufacturing | 8% |
| Construction | 6% |
| Education | 5% |
| Health Care | 5% |
| Professional | 5% |
| Transportation | 4% |
| Non Profits | 4% |
| Utilities | 3% |
| Retail | 3% |
| Start-up | 3% |
| Finance | 1% |
| Hospitality | 1% |
| Media | 1% |
| Telecommunication | 1% |
Emission technician turnover and employment statistics
Emission technician unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for emission technicians between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Emission technician unemployment rate by year
| Year | Emission technician unemployment rate |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 8.55% |
| 2011 | 7.52% |
| 2012 | 6.97% |
| 2013 | 6.02% |
| 2014 | 5.22% |
| 2015 | 3.99% |
| 2016 | 3.81% |
| 2017 | 3.65% |
| 2018 | 3.23% |
| 2019 | 2.77% |
| 2020 | 4.04% |
| 2021 | 4.56% |
Average emission technician tenure
The average emission technician stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 310 emission technicians resumes in Zippia's database.
Emission technician tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 27% |
| 1-2 years | 36% |
| 3-4 years | 16% |
| 5-7 years | 12% |
| 8-10 years | 4% |
| 11+ years | 5% |
Emission technician LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of emission 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Heavy Equipment Mechanic | 1.31% | 98,464 |
| Sound Equipment Mechanic | 1.79% | 47,981 |
| Emission Technician | 2.20% | - |
| Rotor Blade Installer | 2.41% | 15,106 |
| Tire Technician | 3.57% | 110,586 |
| Body Shop Worker | 3.73% | 33,637 |
| Marine Mechanic | 5.18% | 94,740 |
Similar emission technician jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Heavy Equipment Mechanic | 1.31% | 98,464 |
| Sound Equipment Mechanic | 1.79% | 47,981 |
| Rotor Blade Installer | 2.41% | 15,106 |
| Tire Technician | 3.57% | 110,586 |
| Body Shop Worker | 3.73% | 33,637 |
| Marine Mechanic | 5.18% | 94,740 |
Foreign languages spoken by emission technicians
The most common foreign language among emission technicians is Spanish at 60.0%. The second-most popular foreign language spoken is Khmer at 20.0% and Vietnamese is the third-most popular at 20.0%.
- Spanish, 60.0%
- Khmer, 20.0%
- Vietnamese, 20.0%
Emission technician languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 60.0% |
| Khmer | 20.0% |
| Vietnamese | 20.0% |