Environmental science technician demographics and statistics in the US
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Environmental science technician demographics by:
Environmental science technician gender statistics
43.0% of environmental science technicians are women and 57.0% of environmental science technicians are men.
- Male, 57.0%
- Female, 43.0%
Environmental science technician gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Male | 57.0% |
| Female | 43.0% |
Environmental science technician gender pay gap
Women earn 96¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$39,099
Female income
$37,719
Environmental science technician gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in environmental science technician positions over time. Currently, 43.0% of environmental science technicians are female.
Environmental science technician gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 61.66% | 38.34% |
| 2011 | 58.81% | 41.19% |
| 2012 | 58.29% | 41.71% |
| 2013 | 61.94% | 38.06% |
| 2014 | 59.70% | 40.30% |
| 2015 | 59.73% | 40.27% |
| 2016 | 59.12% | 40.88% |
| 2017 | 60.47% | 39.53% |
| 2018 | 60.85% | 39.15% |
| 2019 | 55.72% | 44.28% |
| 2020 | 58.67% | 41.33% |
| 2021 | 56.98% | 43.02% |
Environmental science technician related jobs gender ratio
We compared environmental 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% |
| Environmental Science Technician | 57% | 43% |
| Hot Cell Technician | 97% | 3% |
| Chemical Compounder | 98% | 2% |
| Precision Crop Manager | 98% | 2% |
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Environmental science technician demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among environmental science technicians is White, which makes up 56.7% of all environmental science technicians. Comparatively, 15.1% of environmental science technicians are Hispanic or Latino and 11.1% of environmental science technicians are Asian.
- White, 56.7%
- Hispanic or Latino, 15.1%
- Asian, 11.1%
- Black or African American, 10.4%
- Unknown, 5.8%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.9%
Environmental science technician race
| Environmental science technician race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 56.7% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 15.1% |
| Asian | 11.1% |
| Black or African American | 10.4% |
| Unknown | 5.8% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.9% |
Environmental science technician race and ethnicity over time
See how environmental science technician racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Environmental science technician race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 67.45% | 8.62% | 9.25% | 11.09% |
| 2011 | 64.53% | 10.40% | 10.67% | 10.36% |
| 2012 | 66.26% | 9.48% | 10.63% | 9.91% |
| 2013 | 64.11% | 10.21% | 10.72% | 11.24% |
| 2014 | 64.29% | 10.06% | 10.98% | 10.96% |
| 2015 | 62.92% | 9.87% | 10.59% | 12.63% |
| 2016 | 63.45% | 10.47% | 10.66% | 11.87% |
| 2017 | 61.22% | 9.13% | 11.23% | 14.11% |
| 2018 | 61.98% | 8.82% | 12.20% | 12.84% |
| 2019 | 63.38% | 8.51% | 10.78% | 13.02% |
| 2020 | 59.11% | 10.68% | 11.28% | 12.25% |
| 2021 | 56.65% | 10.39% | 11.09% | 15.08% |
Environmental science technician wage gap by race
According to our data, unknown environmental science technicians have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Asian environmental science technicians have the lowest average salary at $38,705.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $39,836 |
| White | $39,057 |
| Black or African American | $38,755 |
| Asian | $38,705 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $39,152 |
Average environmental science technician age
See how the average age of environmental science technicians varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Female
Environmental 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 |
Environmental science technician age breakdown
The average age of environmental science technicians is 40+ years years old, representing 40% of the environmental science technician population.
Environmental science technician age breakdown
| Environmental Science Technician Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 40% |
| 30-40 years | 26% |
| 20-30 years | 33% |
Environmental science technician educational attainment
The most common degree for environmental science technicians is bachelor's degree, with 71% of environmental science technicians earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are associate degree degree at 16% and associate degree degree at 7%.
- Bachelor's, 71%
- Associate, 16%
- High School Diploma, 7%
- Master's, 4%
- Other Degrees, 2%
Environmental science technicians by degree level
| Environmental science technician degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 71% |
| Associate | 16% |
| High School Diploma | 7% |
| Master's | 4% |
| Other Degrees | 2% |
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Environmental science technician wage gap by degree level
According to the data, environmental science technicians with a Master's degree earn more than those without, at $41,234 annually. With a Associate degree, environmental science technicians earn a median annual income of $38,163 compared to $36,967 for environmental science technicians with an Bachelor's degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| Master's Degree | $41,234 |
| High School Diploma or Less | $35,835 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $36,967 |
| Some College/ Associate Degree | $38,163 |
Environmental science technician employment statistics
Most environmental science technicians work for a private in the education industry.
Company size where environmental science technicians work
Below, you can see the size of companies where environmental science technicians work.
Environmental science technician jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 50 - 100 employees | 22% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 27% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 7% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 29% |
| > 10,000 employees | 16% |
Environmental science technician jobs by company type
Employees with the environmental science technician job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most environmental science technicians prefer to work at private companies over education companies.
Environmental science technician jobs by sector
| Company type | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 27% |
| Public | 11% |
| Private | 41% |
| Government | 20% |
Environmental science technician jobs by industry
The most common industries for environmental science technicians are education, government and professional.
Environmental science technician industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 27% |
| Government | 20% |
| Professional | 11% |
| Manufacturing | 7% |
| Health Care | 7% |
| Technology | 7% |
| Energy | 4% |
| Fortune 500 | 4% |
| Retail | 2% |
| Transportation | 2% |
| Media | 2% |
| Non Profits | 2% |
| Utilities | 2% |
| Pharmaceutical | 2% |
Environmental science technician turnover and employment statistics
Environmental science technician unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for environmental science technicians between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Environmental science technician unemployment rate by year
| Year | Environmental 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 environmental science technician tenure
The average environmental science technician stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 97 environmental science technicians resumes in Zippia's database.
Environmental science technician tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 35% |
| 1-2 years | 21% |
| 3-4 years | 6% |
| 5-7 years | 21% |
| 8-10 years | 2% |
| 11+ years | 14% |
Environmental science technician LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of environmental 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Botany Technician | 5.71% | 8,630 |
| Food Analyst | 7.88% | 48,479 |
| Environmental Science Technician | 8.16% | - |
| Rubber Compounder Formulator | 9.49% | 286 |
Similar environmental science technician jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Botany Technician | 5.71% | 8,630 |
| Food Analyst | 7.88% | 48,479 |
| Rubber Compounder Formulator | 9.49% | 286 |
Foreign languages spoken by environmental science technicians
- Spanish, 100.0%
Environmental science technician languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 100.0% |
