Failure analysis technician demographics and statistics in the US
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Failure analysis technician gender statistics
15.7% of failure analysis technicians are women and 84.3% of failure analysis technicians are men.
- Male, 84.3%
- Female, 15.7%
Failure analysis technician gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Male | 84.3% |
| Female | 15.7% |
Failure analysis technician gender pay gap
Women earn 89¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$52,205
Female income
$46,256
Failure analysis technician gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in failure analysis technician positions over time. Currently, 15.7% of failure analysis technicians are female.
Failure analysis technician gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 87.15% | 12.85% |
| 2011 | 86.88% | 13.12% |
| 2012 | 87.64% | 12.36% |
| 2013 | 85.82% | 14.18% |
| 2014 | 86.86% | 13.14% |
| 2015 | 86.51% | 13.49% |
| 2016 | 86.78% | 13.22% |
| 2017 | 86.71% | 13.29% |
| 2018 | 85.30% | 14.70% |
| 2019 | 84.19% | 15.81% |
| 2020 | 85.33% | 14.67% |
| 2021 | 84.30% | 15.70% |
Failure analysis technician related jobs gender ratio
| Job title | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Failure Analysis Technician | 84% | 16% |
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Failure analysis technician demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among failure analysis technicians is White, which makes up 58.5% of all failure analysis technicians. Comparatively, 15.9% of failure analysis technicians are Hispanic or Latino and 11.6% of failure analysis technicians are Asian.
- White, 58.5%
- Hispanic or Latino, 15.9%
- Asian, 11.6%
- Black or African American, 8.4%
- Unknown, 4.8%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.8%
Failure analysis technician race
| Failure analysis technician race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 58.5% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 15.9% |
| Asian | 11.6% |
| Black or African American | 8.4% |
| Unknown | 4.8% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.8% |
Failure analysis technician race and ethnicity over time
See how failure analysis technician racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Failure analysis technician race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 63.72% | 8.67% | 11.33% | 13.73% |
| 2011 | 64.19% | 8.78% | 12.02% | 12.61% |
| 2012 | 63.20% | 9.19% | 12.35% | 12.75% |
| 2013 | 62.42% | 9.46% | 11.51% | 13.26% |
| 2014 | 63.60% | 8.30% | 11.82% | 13.44% |
| 2015 | 63.19% | 8.59% | 11.18% | 14.01% |
| 2016 | 61.99% | 9.00% | 11.67% | 14.37% |
| 2017 | 61.79% | 8.87% | 11.89% | 14.22% |
| 2018 | 61.76% | 8.02% | 11.85% | 15.42% |
| 2019 | 62.22% | 7.75% | 11.74% | 15.52% |
| 2020 | 60.15% | 7.10% | 12.03% | 15.49% |
| 2021 | 58.49% | 8.45% | 11.61% | 15.93% |
Failure analysis technician wage gap by race
According to our data, asian failure analysis technicians have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Black or african american failure analysis technicians have the lowest average salary at $50,839.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $52,486 |
| White | $52,539 |
| Black or African American | $50,839 |
| Asian | $53,744 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $51,463 |
Average failure analysis technician age
See how the average age of failure analysis technicians varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Failure analysis technician age by race and gender
| Race | Male age | Female age |
|---|---|---|
| Black or African American | 46 | 48 |
| Unknown | 43 | 45.5 |
| Asian | 50 | 47 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 42 | 44 |
| White | 46.5 | 47 |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 47 |
Failure analysis technician age breakdown
The average age of failure analysis technicians is 40+ years years old, representing 64% of the failure analysis technician population.
Failure analysis technician age breakdown
| Failure Analysis Technician Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 64% |
| 30-40 years | 24% |
| 20-30 years | 12% |
Failure analysis technician educational attainment
The most common degree for failure analysis technicians is associate degree, with 60% of failure analysis technicians earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are bachelor's degree degree at 30% and bachelor's degree degree at 5%.
- Associate, 60%
- Bachelor's, 30%
- High School Diploma, 5%
- Diploma, 3%
- Other Degrees, 2%
Failure analysis technicians by degree level
| Failure analysis technician degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Associate | 60% |
| Bachelor's | 30% |
| High School Diploma | 5% |
| Diploma | 3% |
| Other Degrees | 2% |
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Failure analysis technician wage gap by degree level
According to the data, failure analysis technicians with a Master's degree earn more than those without, at $56,203 annually. With a Associate degree, failure analysis technicians earn a median annual income of $54,138 compared to $53,303 for failure analysis technicians with an Bachelor's degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| Master's Degree | $56,203 |
| High School Diploma or Less | $50,868 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $53,303 |
| Some College/ Associate Degree | $54,138 |
Failure analysis technician employment statistics
Most failure analysis technicians work for a public in the technology industry.
Company size where failure analysis technicians work
Below, you can see the size of companies where failure analysis technicians work.
Failure analysis technician jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 5% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 6% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 14% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 8% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 30% |
| > 10,000 employees | 37% |
Failure analysis technician jobs by company type
Employees with the failure analysis technician job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most failure analysis technicians prefer to work at public companies over private companies.
Failure analysis technician jobs by sector
| Company type | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 3% |
| Public | 52% |
| Private | 46% |
Failure analysis technician jobs by industry
The most common industries for failure analysis technicians are technology, manufacturing and professional.
Failure analysis technician industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Technology | 33% |
| Manufacturing | 16% |
| Fortune 500 | 14% |
| Professional | 10% |
| Telecommunication | 7% |
| Health Care | 5% |
| Energy | 3% |
| Start-up | 2% |
| Automotive | 2% |
| Construction | 2% |
| Education | 2% |
| Pharmaceutical | 1% |
| Transportation | 1% |
| Non Profits | 1% |
| Media | 1% |
| Retail | 1% |
| Insurance | 1% |
| Finance | 1% |
Failure analysis technician turnover and employment statistics
Failure analysis technician unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for failure analysis technicians between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Failure analysis technician unemployment rate by year
| Year | Failure analysis technician unemployment rate |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 7.39% |
| 2011 | 6.06% |
| 2012 | 5.70% |
| 2013 | 4.72% |
| 2014 | 3.88% |
| 2015 | 3.16% |
| 2016 | 3.28% |
| 2017 | 3.12% |
| 2018 | 1.97% |
| 2019 | 2.84% |
| 2020 | 3.91% |
| 2021 | 4.04% |
Average failure analysis technician tenure
The average failure analysis technician stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 614 failure analysis technicians resumes in Zippia's database.
Failure analysis technician tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 18% |
| 1-2 years | 35% |
| 3-4 years | 13% |
| 5-7 years | 17% |
| 8-10 years | 7% |
| 11+ years | 11% |
Failure analysis technician LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of failure analysis 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Levelman | 4.94% | 348 |
| Computer Draftsman Mechanical | 5.61% | 31,076 |
| Castings Drafter | 5.82% | 2,102 |
| Failure Analysis Technician | 6.29% | - |
| IC Technician | 8.40% | 47,023 |
Similar failure analysis technician jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Levelman | 4.94% | 348 |
| Computer Draftsman Mechanical | 5.61% | 31,076 |
| Castings Drafter | 5.82% | 2,102 |
| IC Technician | 8.40% | 47,023 |
Foreign languages spoken by failure analysis technicians
The most common foreign language among failure analysis technicians is French at 27.3%. The second-most popular foreign language spoken is Cantonese at 18.2% and Spanish is the third-most popular at 18.2%.
- French, 27.3%
- Cantonese, 18.2%
- Spanish, 18.2%
- Irish, 9.1%
- Chinese, 9.1%
- Other, 18.1%
Failure analysis technician languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| French | 27.3% |
| Cantonese | 18.2% |
| Spanish | 18.2% |
| Irish | 9.1% |
| Chinese | 9.1% |
| Other | 18.1% |
