Environmental health technician demographics and statistics in the US
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Environmental health technician demographics by:
Environmental health technician gender statistics
42.2% of environmental health technicians are women and 57.8% of environmental health technicians are men.
- Male, 57.8%
- Female, 42.2%
Environmental health technician gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Male | 57.8% |
| Female | 42.2% |
Environmental health technician gender pay gap
Women earn 95¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$40,385
Female income
$38,198
Environmental health technician gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in environmental health technician positions over time. Currently, 42.2% of environmental health technicians are female.
Environmental health technician gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 62.44% | 37.56% |
| 2011 | 59.61% | 40.39% |
| 2012 | 59.09% | 40.91% |
| 2013 | 62.72% | 37.28% |
| 2014 | 60.50% | 39.50% |
| 2015 | 60.52% | 39.48% |
| 2016 | 59.91% | 40.09% |
| 2017 | 61.26% | 38.74% |
| 2018 | 61.63% | 38.37% |
| 2019 | 56.53% | 43.47% |
| 2020 | 59.47% | 40.53% |
| 2021 | 57.79% | 42.21% |
Environmental health technician related jobs gender ratio
We compared environmental health 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% |
| Environmental Health Technician | 58% | 42% |
| Hot Cell Technician | 97% | 3% |
| Chemical Compounder | 98% | 2% |
| Precision Crop Manager | 98% | 2% |
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Environmental health technician demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among environmental health technicians is White, which makes up 56.8% of all environmental health technicians. Comparatively, 16.7% of environmental health technicians are Hispanic or Latino and 10.5% of environmental health technicians are Asian.
- White, 56.8%
- Hispanic or Latino, 16.7%
- Asian, 10.5%
- Black or African American, 9.4%
- Unknown, 5.7%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.9%
Environmental health technician race
| Environmental health technician race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 56.8% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 16.7% |
| Asian | 10.5% |
| Black or African American | 9.4% |
| Unknown | 5.7% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.9% |
Environmental health technician race and ethnicity over time
See how environmental health technician racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Environmental health technician race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 67.55% | 7.64% | 8.68% | 12.66% |
| 2011 | 64.64% | 9.41% | 10.10% | 11.93% |
| 2012 | 66.36% | 8.49% | 10.06% | 11.48% |
| 2013 | 64.22% | 9.22% | 10.15% | 12.81% |
| 2014 | 64.39% | 9.08% | 10.41% | 12.53% |
| 2015 | 63.03% | 8.89% | 10.02% | 14.20% |
| 2016 | 63.55% | 9.48% | 10.09% | 13.44% |
| 2017 | 61.32% | 8.14% | 10.66% | 15.68% |
| 2018 | 62.09% | 7.83% | 11.63% | 14.41% |
| 2019 | 63.48% | 7.52% | 10.21% | 14.59% |
| 2020 | 59.22% | 9.69% | 10.71% | 13.82% |
| 2021 | 56.76% | 9.41% | 10.52% | 16.65% |
Environmental health technician wage gap by race
According to our data, unknown environmental health technicians have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Asian environmental health technicians have the lowest average salary at $39,756.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $41,570 |
| White | $40,317 |
| Black or African American | $39,836 |
| Asian | $39,756 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $40,470 |
Average environmental health technician age
See how the average age of environmental health technicians varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Female
Environmental health 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 |
Environmental health technician age breakdown
The average age of environmental health technicians is 40+ years years old, representing 40% of the environmental health technician population.
Environmental health technician age breakdown
| Environmental Health Technician Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 40% |
| 30-40 years | 26% |
| 20-30 years | 33% |
Environmental health technician educational attainment
The most common degree for environmental health technicians is bachelor's degree, with 55% of environmental health technicians earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are associate degree degree at 23% and associate degree degree at 9%.
- Bachelor's, 55%
- Associate, 23%
- Master's, 9%
- High School Diploma, 6%
- Other Degrees, 7%
Environmental health technicians by degree level
| Environmental health technician degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 55% |
| Associate | 23% |
| Master's | 9% |
| High School Diploma | 6% |
| Other Degrees | 7% |
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Environmental health technician wage gap by degree level
According to the data, environmental health technicians with a Master's degree earn more than those without, at $43,850 annually. With a Associate degree, environmental health technicians earn a median annual income of $38,897 compared to $37,026 for environmental health technicians with an Bachelor's degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| Master's Degree | $43,850 |
| High School Diploma or Less | $35,285 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $37,026 |
| Some College/ Associate Degree | $38,897 |
Environmental health technician employment statistics
Most environmental health technicians work for a private in the government industry.
Company size where environmental health technicians work
Below, you can see the size of companies where environmental health technicians work.
Environmental health technician jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 5% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 12% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 22% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 4% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 24% |
| > 10,000 employees | 33% |
Environmental health technician jobs by company type
Employees with the environmental health technician job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most environmental health technicians prefer to work at private companies over government companies.
Environmental health technician jobs by sector
| Company type | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 13% |
| Public | 20% |
| Private | 40% |
| Government | 27% |
Environmental health technician jobs by industry
The most common industries for environmental health technicians are government, health care and education.
Environmental health technician industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Government | 22% |
| Health Care | 12% |
| Education | 10% |
| Manufacturing | 9% |
| Technology | 9% |
| Fortune 500 | 8% |
| Pharmaceutical | 4% |
| Professional | 4% |
| Agriculture | 3% |
| Non Profits | 3% |
| Energy | 2% |
| Insurance | 2% |
| Construction | 2% |
| Hospitality | 2% |
| Transportation | 1% |
| Finance | 1% |
| Internet | 1% |
| Media | 1% |
| Automotive | 1% |
| Retail | 1% |
Environmental health technician turnover and employment statistics
Environmental health technician unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for environmental health technicians between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Environmental health technician unemployment rate by year
| Year | Environmental health 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 environmental health technician tenure
The average environmental health technician stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 324 environmental health technicians resumes in Zippia's database.
Environmental health technician tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 24% |
| 1-2 years | 24% |
| 3-4 years | 17% |
| 5-7 years | 18% |
| 8-10 years | 7% |
| 11+ years | 11% |
Environmental health technician LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of environmental health 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Poultry Inseminator | 5.71% | 130 |
| Cream Tester | 7.88% | 7,281 |
| Environmental Health Technician | 8.16% | - |
| Inorganic Chemical Technician | 9.49% | 8,167 |
Similar environmental health technician jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Poultry Inseminator | 5.71% | 130 |
| Cream Tester | 7.88% | 7,281 |
| Inorganic Chemical Technician | 9.49% | 8,167 |
Foreign languages spoken by environmental health technicians
The most common foreign language among environmental health technicians is Spanish at 64.3%. The second-most popular foreign language spoken is Portuguese at 14.3% and Hindi is the third-most popular at 7.1%.
- Spanish, 64.3%
- Portuguese, 14.3%
- Hindi, 7.1%
- French, 7.1%
- Greek, 7.1%
Environmental health technician languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 64.3% |
| Portuguese | 14.3% |
| Hindi | 7.1% |
| French | 7.1% |
| Greek | 7.1% |