Explosive technician demographics and statistics in the US
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Explosive technician gender statistics
4.5% of explosive technicians are women and 95.5% of explosive technicians are men.
- Male, 95.5%
- Female, 4.5%
Explosive technician gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Male | 95.5% |
| Female | 4.5% |
Explosive technician gender pay gap
Women earn 90¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$45,987
Female income
$41,364
Explosive technician gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in explosive technician positions over time. Currently, 4.5% of explosive technicians are female.
Explosive technician gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 95.12% | 4.88% |
| 2011 | 95.72% | 4.28% |
| 2012 | 94.92% | 5.08% |
| 2013 | 97.38% | 2.62% |
| 2014 | 93.96% | 6.04% |
| 2015 | 98.01% | 1.99% |
| 2016 | 95.69% | 4.31% |
| 2017 | 93.27% | 6.73% |
| 2018 | 94.86% | 5.14% |
| 2019 | 98.17% | 1.83% |
| 2020 | 94.39% | 5.61% |
| 2021 | 95.47% | 4.53% |
Explosive technician related jobs gender ratio
We compared explosive technicians with similar job titles to see how gender ratios vary. As you can see, relief driller and oil field roustabout have the biggest gender ratio gaps.
| Job title | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Duck Bill Operator | 25% | 75% |
| Explosive Technician | 95% | 5% |
| Lead Miner, Blasting | 98% | 2% |
| Oil Field Roustabout | 99% | 1% |
| Relief Driller | 99% | 1% |
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Explosive technician demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among explosive technicians is White, which makes up 56.0% of all explosive technicians. Comparatively, 24.9% of explosive technicians are Hispanic or Latino and 12.9% of explosive technicians are Black or African American.
- White, 56.0%
- Hispanic or Latino, 24.9%
- Black or African American, 12.9%
- Unknown, 4.4%
- Asian, 1.9%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, -0.1%
Explosive technician race
| Explosive technician race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 56.0% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 24.9% |
| Black or African American | 12.9% |
| Unknown | 4.4% |
| Asian | 1.9% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | -0.1% |
Explosive technician race and ethnicity over time
See how explosive technician racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Explosive technician race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 71.65% | 13.50% | 2.79% | 11.40% |
| 2011 | 64.34% | 12.04% | 2.82% | 19.04% |
| 2012 | 65.20% | 10.94% | 2.56% | 20.30% |
| 2013 | 66.24% | 12.71% | 3.34% | 13.59% |
| 2014 | 62.50% | 11.85% | 5.08% | 16.32% |
| 2015 | 73.09% | 6.05% | 2.47% | 14.89% |
| 2016 | 68.83% | 14.32% | 1.50% | 13.93% |
| 2017 | 64.76% | 13.48% | 3.37% | 17.40% |
| 2018 | 65.33% | 10.91% | 4.90% | 18.28% |
| 2019 | 64.99% | 12.99% | 4.49% | 16.76% |
| 2020 | 61.61% | 8.16% | 2.45% | 23.15% |
| 2021 | 56.02% | 12.94% | 1.88% | 24.93% |
Explosive technician wage gap by race
According to our data, white explosive technicians have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Asian explosive technicians have the lowest average salary at $42,135.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $47,060 |
| White | $50,447 |
| Black or African American | $43,698 |
| Asian | $42,135 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $47,051 |
Average explosive technician age
See how the average age of explosive technicians varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Explosive technician age by race and gender
| Race | Male age | Female age |
|---|---|---|
| White | 29 | |
| Black or African American | 23 | |
| Hispanic or Latino | 27 |
Explosive technician age breakdown
The average age of explosive technicians is 20-30 years years old, representing 56% of the explosive technician population.
Explosive technician age breakdown
| Explosive Technician Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 10% |
| 30-40 years | 30% |
| 20-30 years | 56% |
Explosive technician educational attainment
The most common degree for explosive technicians is high school diploma, with 35% of explosive technicians earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are bachelor's degree degree at 32% and bachelor's degree degree at 18%.
- High School Diploma, 35%
- Bachelor's, 32%
- Associate, 18%
- Diploma, 9%
- Other Degrees, 6%
Explosive technicians by degree level
| Explosive technician degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| High School Diploma | 35% |
| Bachelor's | 32% |
| Associate | 18% |
| Diploma | 9% |
| Other Degrees | 6% |
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Explosive technician wage gap by degree level
According to the data, explosive technicians with a Associate degree earn more than those without, at $46,989 annually. With a Bachelor's degree, explosive technicians earn a median annual income of $45,092 compared to $40,191 for explosive technicians with an High School Diploma degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| High School Diploma or Less | $40,191 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $45,092 |
| Some College/ Associate Degree | $46,989 |
Explosive technician employment statistics
Most explosive technicians work for a private in the government industry.
Company size where explosive technicians work
Below, you can see the size of companies where explosive technicians work.
Explosive technician jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 2% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 8% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 18% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 14% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 32% |
| > 10,000 employees | 26% |
Explosive technician jobs by company type
Employees with the explosive technician job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most explosive technicians prefer to work at private companies over public companies.
Explosive technician jobs by sector
| Company type | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 2% |
| Public | 20% |
| Private | 64% |
| Government | 14% |
Explosive technician jobs by industry
The most common industries for explosive technicians are government, manufacturing and construction.
Explosive technician industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Government | 14% |
| Manufacturing | 14% |
| Construction | 12% |
| Professional | 12% |
| Energy | 10% |
| Technology | 10% |
| Fortune 500 | 6% |
| Finance | 4% |
| Real Estate | 4% |
| Retail | 2% |
| Media | 2% |
| Utilities | 2% |
| Education | 2% |
| Insurance | 2% |
| Telecommunication | 2% |
Explosive technician turnover and employment statistics
Explosive technician unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for explosive technicians between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Explosive technician unemployment rate by year
| Year | Explosive technician unemployment rate |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 11.92% |
| 2011 | 6.22% |
| 2012 | 6.78% |
| 2013 | 6.02% |
| 2014 | 4.52% |
| 2015 | 6.29% |
| 2016 | 3.80% |
| 2017 | 3.19% |
| 2018 | 1.06% |
| 2019 | 1.02% |
| 2020 | 4.27% |
| 2021 | 2.63% |
Average explosive technician tenure
The average explosive technician stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 274 explosive technicians resumes in Zippia's database.
Explosive technician tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 21% |
| 1-2 years | 31% |
| 3-4 years | 20% |
| 5-7 years | 14% |
| 8-10 years | 7% |
| 11+ years | 7% |
Explosive technician LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of explosive 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Drilling Field Operator | 2.29% | 71,163 |
| Trimmer Machine Operator | 2.32% | 58,859 |
| Post Hole Digger | 2.64% | 3,912 |
| Roof Bolter Operator | 4.26% | 26,140 |
| Explosive Technician | 7.15% | - |
Similar explosive technician jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Drilling Field Operator | 2.29% | 71,163 |
| Trimmer Machine Operator | 2.32% | 58,859 |
| Post Hole Digger | 2.64% | 3,912 |
| Roof Bolter Operator | 4.26% | 26,140 |
Foreign languages spoken by explosive technicians
- Spanish, 66.7%
- Japanese, 33.3%
Explosive technician languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 66.7% |
| Japanese | 33.3% |