Engineering physical science technician demographics and statistics in the US
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Engineering physical science technician gender statistics
26.1% of engineering physical science technicians are women and 73.9% of engineering physical science technicians are men.
- Male, 73.9%
- Female, 26.1%
Engineering physical science technician gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Male | 73.9% |
| Female | 26.1% |
Engineering physical science technician gender pay gap
Women earn 94¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$61,581
Female income
$57,687
Engineering physical science technician gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in engineering physical science technician positions over time. Currently, 26.1% of engineering physical science technicians are female.
Engineering physical science technician gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 77.48% | 22.52% |
| 2011 | 75.34% | 24.66% |
| 2012 | 74.94% | 25.06% |
| 2013 | 77.69% | 22.31% |
| 2014 | 76.02% | 23.98% |
| 2015 | 76.04% | 23.96% |
| 2016 | 75.57% | 24.43% |
| 2017 | 76.60% | 23.40% |
| 2018 | 76.88% | 23.12% |
| 2019 | 72.92% | 27.08% |
| 2020 | 75.23% | 24.77% |
| 2021 | 73.91% | 26.09% |
Engineering physical science technician related jobs gender ratio
We compared engineering physical science technicians with similar job titles to see how gender ratios vary. As you can see, precision crop manager and chemical compounder have the biggest gender ratio gaps.
| Job title | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Feed Research Aide | 13% | 87% |
| Taste Tester | 15% | 85% |
| Formula Technician | 27% | 73% |
| Engineering Physical Science Technician | 74% | 26% |
| Hot Cell Technician | 97% | 3% |
| Chemical Compounder | 98% | 2% |
| Precision Crop Manager | 98% | 2% |
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Engineering physical science technician demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among engineering physical science technicians is White, which makes up 62.7% of all engineering physical science technicians. Comparatively, 12.4% of engineering physical science technicians are Hispanic or Latino and 11.4% of engineering physical science technicians are Asian.
- White, 62.7%
- Hispanic or Latino, 12.4%
- Asian, 11.4%
- Black or African American, 6.8%
- Unknown, 5.7%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 1.0%
Engineering physical science technician race
| Engineering physical science technician race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 62.7% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 12.4% |
| Asian | 11.4% |
| Black or African American | 6.8% |
| Unknown | 5.7% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 1.0% |
Engineering physical science technician race and ethnicity over time
See how engineering physical science technician racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Engineering physical science technician race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 73.50% | 5.03% | 9.54% | 8.40% |
| 2011 | 70.58% | 6.81% | 10.96% | 7.67% |
| 2012 | 72.31% | 5.89% | 10.92% | 7.22% |
| 2013 | 70.16% | 6.62% | 11.01% | 8.56% |
| 2014 | 70.34% | 6.47% | 11.27% | 8.28% |
| 2015 | 68.97% | 6.28% | 10.88% | 9.94% |
| 2016 | 69.50% | 6.88% | 10.95% | 9.18% |
| 2017 | 67.27% | 5.54% | 11.51% | 11.42% |
| 2018 | 68.03% | 5.23% | 12.49% | 10.15% |
| 2019 | 69.43% | 4.92% | 11.07% | 10.34% |
| 2020 | 65.16% | 7.09% | 11.57% | 9.57% |
| 2021 | 62.70% | 6.80% | 11.38% | 12.39% |
Engineering physical science technician wage gap by race
According to our data, unknown engineering physical science technicians have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Asian engineering physical science technicians have the lowest average salary at $60,465.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $63,703 |
| White | $61,460 |
| Black or African American | $60,600 |
| Asian | $60,465 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $61,733 |
Average engineering physical science technician age
See how the average age of engineering physical science technicians varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Engineering physical science technician age by race and gender
| Race | Male age | Female age |
|---|---|---|
| Black or African American | 35.5 | 38.5 |
| Unknown | 35 | 34 |
| Asian | 30 | 29 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 33 | 33 |
| White | 37 | 35 |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 39 |
Engineering physical science technician age breakdown
The average age of engineering physical science technicians is 40+ years years old, representing 40% of the engineering physical science technician population.
Engineering physical science technician age breakdown
| Engineering Physical Science Technician Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 40% |
| 30-40 years | 26% |
| 20-30 years | 33% |
Engineering physical science technician educational attainment
The most common degree for engineering physical science technicians is bachelor's degree, with 67% of engineering physical science technicians earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are associate degree degree at 22% and associate degree degree at 11%.
- Bachelor's, 67%
- Associate, 22%
- Master's, 11%
Engineering physical science technicians by degree level
| Engineering physical science technician degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 67% |
| Associate | 22% |
| Master's | 11% |
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Engineering physical science technician wage gap by degree level
According to the data, engineering physical science technicians with a Master's degree earn more than those without, at $67,838 annually. With a Associate degree, engineering physical science technicians earn a median annual income of $58,943 compared to $55,625 for engineering physical science technicians with an Bachelor's degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| Master's Degree | $67,838 |
| High School Diploma or Less | $52,567 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $55,625 |
| Some College/ Associate Degree | $58,943 |
Engineering physical science technician employment statistics
Company size where engineering physical science technicians work
Below, you can see the size of companies where engineering physical science technicians work.
Engineering physical science technician jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 50 - 100 employees | 6% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 19% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 13% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 38% |
| > 10,000 employees | 25% |
Engineering physical science technician jobs by company type
Employees with the engineering physical science technician job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most engineering physical science technicians prefer to work at government companies over education companies.
Engineering physical science technician jobs by sector
| Company type | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 27% |
| Public | 20% |
| Private | 20% |
| Government | 33% |
Engineering physical science technician turnover and employment statistics
Engineering physical science technician unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for engineering physical science technicians between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Engineering physical science technician unemployment rate by year
| Year | Engineering physical science technician unemployment rate |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 7.78% |
| 2011 | 6.41% |
| 2012 | 6.49% |
| 2013 | 6.74% |
| 2014 | 6.13% |
| 2015 | 4.16% |
| 2016 | 4.16% |
| 2017 | 4.43% |
| 2018 | 4.24% |
| 2019 | 3.68% |
| 2020 | 3.86% |
| 2021 | 4.42% |
Average engineering physical science technician tenure
The average engineering physical science technician stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 24 engineering physical science technicians resumes in Zippia's database.
Engineering physical science technician tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 25% |
| 1-2 years | 21% |
| 3-4 years | 7% |
| 5-7 years | 18% |
| 8-10 years | 4% |
| 11+ years | 25% |
Engineering physical science technician LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of engineering physical science 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Upstream Biomanufacturing Technician | 5.71% | 7,860 |
| Field Aide | 7.88% | 84,932 |
| Engineering Physical Science Technician | 8.16% | - |
| Formula Technician | 9.49% | 24,839 |
Similar engineering physical science technician jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Upstream Biomanufacturing Technician | 5.71% | 7,860 |
| Field Aide | 7.88% | 84,932 |
| Formula Technician | 9.49% | 24,839 |
Foreign languages spoken by engineering physical science technicians
- Somali, 100.0%
Engineering physical science technician languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Somali | 100.0% |