Event technician demographics and statistics in the US
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Event technician gender statistics
23.8% of event technicians are women and 76.2% of event technicians are men.
- Male, 76.2%
- Female, 23.8%
Event technician gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Male | 76.2% |
| Female | 23.8% |
Event technician gender pay gap
Women earn 92¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$37,239
Female income
$34,260
Event technician gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in event technician positions over time. Currently, 23.8% of event technicians are female.
Event technician gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 75.37% | 24.63% |
| 2011 | 73.52% | 26.48% |
| 2012 | 76.71% | 23.29% |
| 2013 | 80.61% | 19.39% |
| 2014 | 79.65% | 20.35% |
| 2015 | 81.38% | 18.62% |
| 2016 | 82.81% | 17.19% |
| 2017 | 81.01% | 18.99% |
| 2018 | 78.30% | 21.70% |
| 2019 | 74.38% | 25.62% |
| 2020 | 71.61% | 28.39% |
| 2021 | 76.17% | 23.83% |
Event technician related jobs gender ratio
We compared event technicians with similar job titles to see how gender ratios vary. As you can see, broadcast maintenance engineer and audio installer have the biggest gender ratio gaps.
| Job title | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Photographer Helper | 18% | 82% |
| Studio Associate | 23% | 77% |
| Photography Internship | 30% | 70% |
| Event Technician | 76% | 24% |
| News Cameraman | 95% | 5% |
| Audio Installer | 95% | 5% |
| Broadcast Maintenance Engineer | 98% | 2% |
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Event technician demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among event technicians is White, which makes up 63.2% of all event technicians. Comparatively, 16.7% of event technicians are Hispanic or Latino and 8.4% of event technicians are Black or African American.
- White, 63.2%
- Hispanic or Latino, 16.7%
- Black or African American, 8.4%
- Unknown, 6.3%
- Asian, 5.1%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.3%
Event technician race
| Event technician race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 63.2% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 16.7% |
| Black or African American | 8.4% |
| Unknown | 6.3% |
| Asian | 5.1% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.3% |
Event technician race and ethnicity over time
See how event technician racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Event technician race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 68.19% | 9.10% | 4.67% | 14.95% |
| 2011 | 66.15% | 11.15% | 3.93% | 16.98% |
| 2012 | 67.92% | 8.61% | 4.44% | 16.61% |
| 2013 | 67.81% | 8.57% | 4.51% | 17.00% |
| 2014 | 65.04% | 10.52% | 4.62% | 16.07% |
| 2015 | 66.72% | 6.88% | 5.55% | 18.31% |
| 2016 | 65.92% | 8.22% | 5.29% | 18.07% |
| 2017 | 65.95% | 9.00% | 4.09% | 17.62% |
| 2018 | 67.65% | 8.23% | 5.09% | 16.49% |
| 2019 | 68.84% | 7.09% | 4.39% | 16.79% |
| 2020 | 64.26% | 8.06% | 5.67% | 15.83% |
| 2021 | 63.22% | 8.36% | 5.12% | 16.66% |
Event technician wage gap by race
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $38,780 |
| White | $37,183 |
| Black or African American | $36,309 |
| Asian | $37,332 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $36,639 |
Average event technician age
See how the average age of event technicians varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Event technician age by race and gender
| Race | Male age | Female age |
|---|---|---|
| Unknown | 35 | |
| White | 41 | 42.5 |
| Black or African American | 46.5 | |
| Asian | 40 | |
| Hispanic or Latino | 40.5 |
Event technician age breakdown
The average age of event technicians is 40+ years years old, representing 54% of the event technician population.
Event technician age breakdown
| Event Technician Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 54% |
| 30-40 years | 31% |
| 20-30 years | 16% |
Event technician educational attainment
The most common degree for event technicians is bachelor's degree, with 68% of event technicians earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are associate degree degree at 16% and associate degree degree at 10%.
- Bachelor's, 68%
- Associate, 16%
- High School Diploma, 10%
- Master's, 3%
- Other Degrees, 3%
Event technicians by degree level
| Event technician degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 68% |
| Associate | 16% |
| High School Diploma | 10% |
| Master's | 3% |
| Other Degrees | 3% |
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Event technician wage gap by degree level
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| High School Diploma or Less | $33,203 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $38,342 |
| Some College/ Associate Degree | $36,337 |
Event technician employment statistics
Most event technicians work for a private in the education industry.
Company size where event technicians work
Below, you can see the size of companies where event technicians work.
Event technician jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 7% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 14% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 20% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 12% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 32% |
| > 10,000 employees | 15% |
Event technician jobs by company type
Employees with the event technician job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most event technicians prefer to work at private companies over education companies.
Event technician jobs by sector
| Company type | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 37% |
| Public | 13% |
| Private | 46% |
| Government | 4% |
Event technician jobs by industry
The most common industries for event technicians are education, professional and hospitality.
Event technician industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 33% |
| Professional | 11% |
| Hospitality | 8% |
| Media | 6% |
| Manufacturing | 5% |
| Technology | 5% |
| Fortune 500 | 5% |
| Finance | 4% |
| Non Profits | 4% |
| Government | 3% |
| Construction | 3% |
| Utilities | 2% |
| Health Care | 2% |
| Retail | 2% |
| Start-up | 2% |
| Internet | 1% |
| Telecommunication | 1% |
| Insurance | 1% |
| Real Estate | 1% |
Event technician turnover and employment statistics
Event technician unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for event technicians between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Event technician unemployment rate by year
| Year | Event technician unemployment rate |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 7.87% |
| 2011 | 6.95% |
| 2012 | 6.61% |
| 2013 | 7.48% |
| 2014 | 5.24% |
| 2015 | 4.77% |
| 2016 | 4.60% |
| 2017 | 4.86% |
| 2018 | 2.67% |
| 2019 | 6.09% |
| 2020 | 13.00% |
| 2021 | 13.00% |
Average event technician tenure
The average event technician stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 952 event technicians resumes in Zippia's database.
Event technician tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 19% |
| 1-2 years | 37% |
| 3-4 years | 14% |
| 5-7 years | 19% |
| 8-10 years | 5% |
| 11+ years | 5% |
Event technician LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of event 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Video Editor | 7.31% | 5,603 |
| Event Technician | 7.56% | - |
| Wedding Photographer | 8.13% | 1,445 |
| Publisher | 11.70% | 10,303 |
| Graphics Specialist | 12.14% | 12,267 |
| Design Consultant | 17.34% | 59,470 |
| Cast Member | 23.07% | 79,789 |
Similar event technician jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Video Editor | 7.31% | 5,603 |
| Wedding Photographer | 8.13% | 1,445 |
| Publisher | 11.70% | 10,303 |
| Graphics Specialist | 12.14% | 12,267 |
| Design Consultant | 17.34% | 59,470 |
| Cast Member | 23.07% | 79,789 |
Foreign languages spoken by event technicians
The most common foreign language among event technicians is Spanish at 42.3%. The second-most popular foreign language spoken is French at 11.5% and Chinese is the third-most popular at 7.7%.
- Spanish, 42.3%
- French, 11.5%
- Chinese, 7.7%
- Vietnamese, 5.8%
- Mandarin, 5.8%
- Other, 26.9%
Event technician languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 42.3% |
| French | 11.5% |
| Chinese | 7.7% |
| Vietnamese | 5.8% |
| Mandarin | 5.8% |
| Other | 26.9% |
