Environmental laboratory technician demographics and statistics in the US
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Environmental laboratory technician gender statistics
39.1% of environmental laboratory technicians are women and 60.9% of environmental laboratory technicians are men.
- Male, 60.9%
- Female, 39.1%
Environmental laboratory technician gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Male | 60.9% |
| Female | 39.1% |
Environmental laboratory technician gender pay gap
Women earn 96¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$43,670
Female income
$41,981
Environmental laboratory technician gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in environmental laboratory technician positions over time. Currently, 39.1% of environmental laboratory technicians are female.
Environmental laboratory technician gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 65.44% | 34.56% |
| 2011 | 62.70% | 37.30% |
| 2012 | 62.20% | 37.80% |
| 2013 | 65.71% | 34.29% |
| 2014 | 63.56% | 36.44% |
| 2015 | 63.58% | 36.42% |
| 2016 | 63.00% | 37.00% |
| 2017 | 64.30% | 35.70% |
| 2018 | 64.66% | 35.34% |
| 2019 | 59.70% | 40.30% |
| 2020 | 62.57% | 37.43% |
| 2021 | 60.92% | 39.08% |
Environmental laboratory technician related jobs gender ratio
We compared environmental laboratory 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 Laboratory Technician | 61% | 39% |
| Hot Cell Technician | 97% | 3% |
| Chemical Compounder | 98% | 2% |
| Precision Crop Manager | 98% | 2% |
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Environmental laboratory technician demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among environmental laboratory technicians is White, which makes up 56.3% of all environmental laboratory technicians. Comparatively, 16.8% of environmental laboratory technicians are Hispanic or Latino and 10.5% of environmental laboratory technicians are Asian.
- White, 56.3%
- Hispanic or Latino, 16.8%
- Asian, 10.5%
- Black or African American, 9.5%
- Unknown, 5.9%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 1.0%
Environmental laboratory technician race
| Environmental laboratory technician race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 56.3% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 16.8% |
| Asian | 10.5% |
| Black or African American | 9.5% |
| Unknown | 5.9% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 1.0% |
Environmental laboratory technician race and ethnicity over time
See how environmental laboratory technician racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Environmental laboratory technician race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 67.09% | 7.75% | 8.61% | 12.85% |
| 2011 | 64.17% | 9.53% | 10.03% | 12.12% |
| 2012 | 65.90% | 8.61% | 10.00% | 11.67% |
| 2013 | 63.75% | 9.34% | 10.08% | 13.00% |
| 2014 | 63.93% | 9.19% | 10.35% | 12.72% |
| 2015 | 62.56% | 9.00% | 9.95% | 14.39% |
| 2016 | 63.09% | 9.60% | 10.02% | 13.63% |
| 2017 | 60.86% | 8.26% | 10.59% | 15.87% |
| 2018 | 61.62% | 7.95% | 11.56% | 14.60% |
| 2019 | 63.02% | 7.64% | 10.14% | 14.78% |
| 2020 | 58.75% | 9.81% | 10.64% | 14.01% |
| 2021 | 56.29% | 9.52% | 10.45% | 16.84% |
Environmental laboratory technician wage gap by race
According to our data, unknown environmental laboratory technicians have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Asian environmental laboratory technicians have the lowest average salary at $43,188.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $44,575 |
| White | $43,619 |
| Black or African American | $43,249 |
| Asian | $43,188 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $43,736 |
Average environmental laboratory technician age
See how the average age of environmental laboratory technicians varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Environmental laboratory 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 laboratory technician age breakdown
The average age of environmental laboratory technicians is 40+ years years old, representing 40% of the environmental laboratory technician population.
Environmental laboratory technician age breakdown
| Environmental Laboratory Technician Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 40% |
| 30-40 years | 26% |
| 20-30 years | 33% |
Environmental laboratory technician educational attainment
The most common degree for environmental laboratory technicians is bachelor's degree, with 66% of environmental laboratory technicians earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are associate degree degree at 23% and associate degree degree at 4%.
- Bachelor's, 66%
- Associate, 23%
- Master's, 4%
- High School Diploma, 3%
- Other Degrees, 4%
Environmental laboratory technicians by degree level
| Environmental laboratory technician degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 66% |
| Associate | 23% |
| Master's | 4% |
| High School Diploma | 3% |
| Other Degrees | 4% |
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Environmental laboratory technician wage gap by degree level
According to the data, environmental laboratory technicians with a Master's degree earn more than those without, at $46,294 annually. With a Associate degree, environmental laboratory technicians earn a median annual income of $42,524 compared to $41,065 for environmental laboratory technicians with an Bachelor's degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| Master's Degree | $46,294 |
| High School Diploma or Less | $39,686 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $41,065 |
| Some College/ Associate Degree | $42,524 |
Environmental laboratory technician employment statistics
Most environmental laboratory technicians work for a private in the manufacturing industry.
Company size where environmental laboratory technicians work
Below, you can see the size of companies where environmental laboratory technicians work.
Environmental laboratory technician jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 4% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 11% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 24% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 10% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 28% |
| > 10,000 employees | 22% |
Environmental laboratory technician jobs by company type
Employees with the environmental laboratory technician job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most environmental laboratory technicians prefer to work at private companies over public companies.
Environmental laboratory technician jobs by sector
| Company type | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 13% |
| Public | 25% |
| Private | 48% |
| Government | 14% |
Environmental laboratory technician jobs by industry
The most common industries for environmental laboratory technicians are manufacturing, government and technology.
Environmental laboratory technician industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Manufacturing | 15% |
| Government | 13% |
| Technology | 13% |
| Fortune 500 | 12% |
| Professional | 11% |
| Education | 11% |
| Utilities | 4% |
| Pharmaceutical | 3% |
| Media | 3% |
| Construction | 3% |
| Health Care | 3% |
| Energy | 3% |
| Hospitality | 2% |
| Transportation | 2% |
| Internet | 1% |
| Finance | 1% |
| Automotive | 1% |
| Retail | 1% |
| Non Profits | 1% |
| Agriculture | 1% |
| Start-up | 1% |
Environmental laboratory technician turnover and employment statistics
Environmental laboratory technician unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for environmental laboratory technicians between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Environmental laboratory technician unemployment rate by year
| Year | Environmental laboratory 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 laboratory technician tenure
The average environmental laboratory technician stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 534 environmental laboratory technicians resumes in Zippia's database.
Environmental laboratory technician tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 23% |
| 1-2 years | 37% |
| 3-4 years | 14% |
| 5-7 years | 14% |
| 8-10 years | 6% |
| 11+ years | 7% |
Environmental laboratory technician LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of environmental laboratory 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Fish Technologist | 5.71% | 46,368 |
| Seed Analyst | 7.88% | 2,239 |
| Environmental Laboratory Technician | 8.16% | - |
| Dry Color Tester | 9.49% | 7,294 |
Similar environmental laboratory technician jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Fish Technologist | 5.71% | 46,368 |
| Seed Analyst | 7.88% | 2,239 |
| Dry Color Tester | 9.49% | 7,294 |
Foreign languages spoken by environmental laboratory technicians
The most common foreign language among environmental laboratory technicians is Spanish at 55.0%. The second-most popular foreign language spoken is German at 10.0% and Indonesian is the third-most popular at 5.0%.
- Spanish, 55.0%
- German, 10.0%
- Indonesian, 5.0%
- Chinese, 5.0%
- Japanese, 5.0%
- Other, 20.0%
Environmental laboratory technician languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 55.0% |
| German | 10.0% |
| Indonesian | 5.0% |
| Chinese | 5.0% |
| Japanese | 5.0% |
| Other | 20.0% |
