Field sampling technician demographics and statistics in the US
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Field sampling technician gender statistics
33.8% of field sampling technicians are women and 66.2% of field sampling technicians are men.
- Male, 66.2%
- Female, 33.8%
Field sampling technician gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Male | 66.2% |
| Female | 33.8% |
Field sampling technician gender pay gap
Women earn 97¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$42,077
Female income
$40,730
Field sampling technician gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in field sampling technician positions over time. Currently, 33.8% of field sampling technicians are female.
Field sampling technician gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 70.44% | 29.56% |
| 2011 | 67.91% | 32.09% |
| 2012 | 67.44% | 32.56% |
| 2013 | 70.69% | 29.31% |
| 2014 | 68.71% | 31.29% |
| 2015 | 68.73% | 31.27% |
| 2016 | 68.18% | 31.82% |
| 2017 | 69.39% | 30.61% |
| 2018 | 69.72% | 30.28% |
| 2019 | 65.09% | 34.91% |
| 2020 | 67.78% | 32.22% |
| 2021 | 66.24% | 33.76% |
Field sampling technician related jobs gender ratio
We compared field 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% |
| Field Sampling Technician | 66% | 34% |
| Hot Cell Technician | 97% | 3% |
| Chemical Compounder | 98% | 2% |
| Precision Crop Manager | 98% | 2% |
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Field sampling technician demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among field sampling technicians is White, which makes up 56.4% of all field sampling technicians. Comparatively, 16.9% of field sampling technicians are Hispanic or Latino and 10.5% of field sampling technicians are Asian.
- White, 56.4%
- Hispanic or Latino, 16.9%
- Asian, 10.5%
- Black or African American, 9.5%
- Unknown, 5.7%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 1.0%
Field sampling technician race
| Field sampling technician race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 56.4% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 16.9% |
| Asian | 10.5% |
| Black or African American | 9.5% |
| Unknown | 5.7% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 1.0% |
Field sampling technician race and ethnicity over time
See how field sampling technician racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Field sampling technician race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 67.24% | 7.77% | 8.63% | 12.88% |
| 2011 | 64.32% | 9.55% | 10.05% | 12.15% |
| 2012 | 66.05% | 8.63% | 10.02% | 11.70% |
| 2013 | 63.91% | 9.36% | 10.10% | 13.04% |
| 2014 | 64.08% | 9.21% | 10.37% | 12.76% |
| 2015 | 62.71% | 9.02% | 9.97% | 14.42% |
| 2016 | 63.24% | 9.62% | 10.04% | 13.66% |
| 2017 | 61.01% | 8.28% | 10.61% | 15.90% |
| 2018 | 61.77% | 7.97% | 11.58% | 14.63% |
| 2019 | 63.17% | 7.66% | 10.16% | 14.82% |
| 2020 | 58.90% | 9.83% | 10.66% | 14.05% |
| 2021 | 56.45% | 9.54% | 10.47% | 16.87% |
Field sampling technician wage gap by race
According to our data, unknown field sampling technicians have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Asian field sampling technicians have the lowest average salary at $41,693.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $42,794 |
| White | $42,036 |
| Black or African American | $41,741 |
| Asian | $41,693 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $42,129 |
Average field sampling technician age
See how the average age of field sampling technicians varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Field 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 |
Field sampling technician age breakdown
The average age of field sampling technicians is 40+ years years old, representing 40% of the field sampling technician population.
Field sampling technician age breakdown
| Field Sampling Technician Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 40% |
| 30-40 years | 26% |
| 20-30 years | 33% |
Field sampling technician educational attainment
The most common degree for field sampling technicians is bachelor's degree, with 65% of field sampling technicians earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are associate degree degree at 19% and associate degree degree at 10%.
- Bachelor's, 65%
- Associate, 19%
- High School Diploma, 10%
- Master's, 2%
- Other Degrees, 4%
Field sampling technicians by degree level
| Field sampling technician degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 65% |
| Associate | 19% |
| High School Diploma | 10% |
| Master's | 2% |
| Other Degrees | 4% |
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Field sampling technician wage gap by degree level
According to the data, field sampling technicians with a Master's degree earn more than those without, at $44,152 annually. With a Associate degree, field sampling technicians earn a median annual income of $41,163 compared to $39,994 for field sampling technicians with an Bachelor's degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| Master's Degree | $44,152 |
| High School Diploma or Less | $38,884 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $39,994 |
| Some College/ Associate Degree | $41,163 |
Field sampling technician employment statistics
Most field sampling technicians work for a private in the government industry.
Company size where field sampling technicians work
Below, you can see the size of companies where field sampling technicians work.
Field sampling technician jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 6% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 17% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 13% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 6% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 19% |
| > 10,000 employees | 38% |
Field sampling technician jobs by company type
Employees with the field sampling technician job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most field sampling technicians prefer to work at private companies over public companies.
Field sampling technician jobs by sector
| Company type | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 6% |
| Public | 32% |
| Private | 50% |
| Government | 12% |
Field sampling technician jobs by industry
The most common industries for field sampling technicians are government, health care and professional.
Field sampling technician industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Government | 11% |
| Health Care | 11% |
| Fortune 500 | 11% |
| Professional | 11% |
| Technology | 11% |
| Manufacturing | 9% |
| Pharmaceutical | 7% |
| Education | 5% |
| Energy | 5% |
| Retail | 5% |
| Transportation | 4% |
| Agriculture | 4% |
| Construction | 4% |
| Non Profits | 2% |
| Utilities | 2% |
| Internet | 2% |
Field sampling technician turnover and employment statistics
Field sampling technician unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for field sampling technicians between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Field sampling technician unemployment rate by year
| Year | Field 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 field sampling technician tenure
The average field sampling technician stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 176 field sampling technicians resumes in Zippia's database.
Field sampling technician tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 41% |
| 1-2 years | 32% |
| 3-4 years | 9% |
| 5-7 years | 8% |
| 8-10 years | 5% |
| 11+ years | 5% |
Field sampling technician LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of field 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Upstream Biomanufacturing Technician | 5.71% | 7,860 |
| Food Products Tester | 7.88% | 56,154 |
| Field Sampling Technician | 8.16% | - |
| Laboratory Tester | 9.49% | 45,572 |
Similar field sampling technician jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Upstream Biomanufacturing Technician | 5.71% | 7,860 |
| Food Products Tester | 7.88% | 56,154 |
| Laboratory Tester | 9.49% | 45,572 |
Foreign languages spoken by field sampling technicians
- Spanish, 66.7%
- Carrier, 33.3%
Field sampling technician languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 66.7% |
| Carrier | 33.3% |