Environmental sampling technician demographics and statistics in the US
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Environmental sampling technician gender statistics
34.6% of environmental sampling technicians are women and 65.4% of environmental sampling technicians are men.
- Male, 65.4%
- Female, 34.6%
Environmental sampling technician gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Male | 65.4% |
| Female | 34.6% |
Environmental sampling technician gender pay gap
Women earn 97¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$35,869
Female income
$34,783
Environmental sampling technician gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in environmental sampling technician positions over time. Currently, 34.6% of environmental sampling technicians are female.
Environmental sampling technician gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 69.69% | 30.31% |
| 2011 | 67.12% | 32.88% |
| 2012 | 66.65% | 33.35% |
| 2013 | 69.94% | 30.06% |
| 2014 | 67.93% | 32.07% |
| 2015 | 67.96% | 32.04% |
| 2016 | 67.40% | 32.60% |
| 2017 | 68.63% | 31.37% |
| 2018 | 68.97% | 31.03% |
| 2019 | 64.28% | 35.72% |
| 2020 | 67.00% | 33.00% |
| 2021 | 65.44% | 34.56% |
Environmental sampling technician related jobs gender ratio
We compared environmental sampling 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 Sampling Technician | 65% | 35% |
| Hot Cell Technician | 97% | 3% |
| Chemical Compounder | 98% | 2% |
| Precision Crop Manager | 98% | 2% |
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Environmental sampling technician demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among environmental sampling technicians is White, which makes up 56.1% of all environmental sampling technicians. Comparatively, 16.8% of environmental sampling technicians are Hispanic or Latino and 10.4% of environmental sampling technicians are Asian.
- White, 56.1%
- Hispanic or Latino, 16.8%
- Asian, 10.4%
- Black or African American, 9.5%
- Unknown, 6.2%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 1.0%
Environmental sampling technician race
| Environmental sampling technician race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 56.1% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 16.8% |
| Asian | 10.4% |
| Black or African American | 9.5% |
| Unknown | 6.2% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 1.0% |
Environmental sampling technician race and ethnicity over time
See how environmental sampling technician racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Environmental sampling technician race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 66.88% | 7.72% | 8.58% | 12.79% |
| 2011 | 63.96% | 9.49% | 10.00% | 12.06% |
| 2012 | 65.69% | 8.57% | 9.97% | 11.61% |
| 2013 | 63.54% | 9.30% | 10.05% | 12.94% |
| 2014 | 63.72% | 9.16% | 10.32% | 12.66% |
| 2015 | 62.35% | 8.97% | 9.92% | 14.33% |
| 2016 | 62.88% | 9.56% | 9.99% | 13.57% |
| 2017 | 60.65% | 8.22% | 10.56% | 15.81% |
| 2018 | 61.41% | 7.91% | 11.53% | 14.54% |
| 2019 | 62.81% | 7.60% | 10.11% | 14.72% |
| 2020 | 58.54% | 9.77% | 10.61% | 13.95% |
| 2021 | 56.09% | 9.49% | 10.42% | 16.78% |
Environmental sampling technician wage gap by race
According to our data, unknown environmental sampling technicians have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Asian environmental sampling technicians have the lowest average salary at $35,560.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $36,447 |
| White | $35,836 |
| Black or African American | $35,599 |
| Asian | $35,560 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $35,911 |
Average environmental sampling technician age
See how the average age of environmental sampling technicians varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Female
Environmental sampling 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 sampling technician age breakdown
The average age of environmental sampling technicians is 40+ years years old, representing 40% of the environmental sampling technician population.
Environmental sampling technician age breakdown
| Environmental Sampling Technician Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 40% |
| 30-40 years | 26% |
| 20-30 years | 33% |
Environmental sampling technician educational attainment
The most common degree for environmental sampling technicians is bachelor's degree, with 73% of environmental sampling technicians earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are associate degree degree at 18% and associate degree degree at 4%.
- Bachelor's, 73%
- Associate, 18%
- High School Diploma, 4%
- Diploma, 2%
- Other Degrees, 3%
Environmental sampling technicians by degree level
| Environmental sampling technician degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 73% |
| Associate | 18% |
| High School Diploma | 4% |
| Diploma | 2% |
| Other Degrees | 3% |
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Environmental sampling technician wage gap by degree level
According to the data, environmental sampling technicians with a Master's degree earn more than those without, at $37,539 annually. With a Associate degree, environmental sampling technicians earn a median annual income of $35,133 compared to $34,189 for environmental sampling technicians with an Bachelor's degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| Master's Degree | $37,539 |
| High School Diploma or Less | $33,290 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $34,189 |
| Some College/ Associate Degree | $35,133 |
Environmental sampling technician employment statistics
Most environmental sampling technicians work for a private in the professional industry.
Company size where environmental sampling technicians work
Below, you can see the size of companies where environmental sampling technicians work.
Environmental sampling technician jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 7% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 15% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 26% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 13% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 24% |
| > 10,000 employees | 15% |
Environmental sampling technician jobs by company type
Employees with the environmental sampling technician job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most environmental sampling technicians prefer to work at private companies over public companies.
Environmental sampling technician jobs by sector
| Company type | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 4% |
| Public | 20% |
| Private | 59% |
| Government | 17% |
Environmental sampling technician jobs by industry
The most common industries for environmental sampling technicians are professional, government and technology.
Environmental sampling technician industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Professional | 24% |
| Government | 16% |
| Technology | 12% |
| Pharmaceutical | 8% |
| Fortune 500 | 8% |
| Health Care | 6% |
| Manufacturing | 4% |
| Real Estate | 4% |
| Education | 4% |
| Retail | 2% |
| Finance | 2% |
| Automotive | 2% |
| Start-up | 2% |
| Internet | 2% |
| Utilities | 2% |
| Energy | 2% |
Environmental sampling technician turnover and employment statistics
Environmental sampling technician unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for environmental sampling technicians between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Environmental sampling technician unemployment rate by year
| Year | Environmental sampling 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 sampling technician tenure
The average environmental sampling technician stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 145 environmental sampling technicians resumes in Zippia's database.
Environmental sampling technician tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 39% |
| 1-2 years | 28% |
| 3-4 years | 11% |
| 5-7 years | 14% |
| 8-10 years | 1% |
| 11+ years | 8% |
Environmental sampling technician LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of environmental sampling 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Aide | 5.71% | 40,844 |
| Agronomy Specialist | 7.88% | 19,101 |
| Environmental Sampling Technician | 8.16% | - |
| Grey Goods Tester | 9.49% | 7,021 |
Similar environmental sampling technician jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Aide | 5.71% | 40,844 |
| Agronomy Specialist | 7.88% | 19,101 |
| Grey Goods Tester | 9.49% | 7,021 |
Foreign languages spoken by environmental sampling technicians
- Spanish, 100.0%
Environmental sampling technician languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 100.0% |