The average employee age for field service technicians is 43 years. The field service technician workforce reached a whopping 21,818 in 2020!
Among field service technicians, we discovered that 8.7% of them are women, while 88.1% are men. The most common race/ethnicity among field service technicians is White, which makes up 72.8% of all field service technicians. Comparatively, there are 17.4% of the Hispanic or Latino ethnicity and 5.7% of the Black or African American ethnicity. The majority of field service technicians are located in TX, Houston and IL, Chicago.
Field Service Technician Statistics and Facts in the US
After extensive research and analysis, Zippia's data science team found that:
- There are over 21,818 field service technicians currently employed in the United States.
- 8.7% of all field service technicians are women, while only 88.1% are men.
- The average age of an employed field service technician is 43 years old.
- The most common ethnicity of field service technicians is White (72.8%), followed by Hispanic or Latino (17.4%) and Black or African American (5.7%).
- The majority of field service technicians are located in TX, Houston and IL, Chicago.
- Field service technicians are most in-demand in Atlanta, GA.
- Field service technicians are paid an average annual salary of $67,130.
- Sunnyvale, CA pays an annual average wage of $76,018, the highest in the US.
- Field service technicians average starting salary is $45,000.
- In 2021, women earned 95% of what men earned.
- The top 10% of highest-paid field service technicians earn as much as $99,000 or more.
- Arizona is the best state for field service technicians to live.
- Field service technicians are more likely to work at private companies in comparison to public companies.
Field Service Technician Statistics by Race
The most common ethnicity among field service technicians is White, which makes up 72.8% of all field service technicians. Comparatively, there are 17.4% of the Hispanic or Latino ethnicity and 5.7% of the Black or African American ethnicity.
- White, 72.8%
- Hispanic or Latino, 17.5%
- Black or African American, 5.7%
- Asian, 1.7%
- Unknown, 1.4%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.9%
Foreign Languages Spoken By Field Service Technicians
The chart below shows that 56.5% of field service technicians speak Spanish. The second-most popular foreign language spoken is French at 8.0% and Carrier is the third-most popular at 6.2%.
- Spanish, 56.5%
- French, 8.0%
- Carrier, 6.2%
- German, 5.3%
- Arabic, 3.5%
- Other, 20.5%
Types of Field Service Technician Degree Levels
We assessed our data to determine the typical level of education for field service technicians. The most common degree for field service technicians is associate degree. In fact, 32% of field service technicians earn that degree. A close second is bachelor's degree with 29% and rounding it off is high school diploma with 8%.
- Associate degree, 32%
- Bachelors degree, 29%
- High School Diploma degree, 8%
- Diploma degree, 5%
- Other Degrees, 26%
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Field Service Technician Race And Ethnicity Over Time
Using the Census Bureau data, we found out how the percentage of each ethnic category trended between 2008-2018 among field service technicians.
- White
- Asian
- Hispanic or Latino
- Black or African American
Field Service Technician Gender Over Time
This data shows how men and women predominate in the field service technician position over time.
Field Service Technician Unemployment Rate Over Time
The Bureau of Labor Statistics came in clutch when it came down to figuring out how the unemployment rate has changed over time. Between 2008 and 2018, this is how the number of field service technicians changed.
- Unemployment rate
Average Age of a Field Service Technician Based On Race And Gender
We determined the average age of field service technicians based on ethnicity and gender.
The Average Number of Years That Field Service Technician Stay in a Job
By looking over 74,115 field service technicians resumes, we figured out that the average field service technician enjoys staying at their job for 1-2 years for a percentage of 34%.
Field Service Technician Age Breakdown
This chart breaks down the ages of field service technician employees. Interestingly enough, the average age of field service technicians is 40+ years old, which represents 60% of the population.
Field Service Technician Male to Female Ratio
We compared this job title with other job titles to see how gender percentages varied. As you can see, ase master mechanic and drivability technician have the biggest difference in gender.
Job Title   | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Phlebotomy Services Technician | 13% | 85% |
| Human Service Technician | 26% | 69% |
| Field Service Technician | 88% | 9% |
| Elevator Service Technician | 96% | 2% |
| Drivability Technician | 97% | 3% |
| ASE Master Mechanic | 98% | 1% |
Comparing The LGBT Ratio of Field Service Technicians with Other Job Titles
After finding the gender ratio, we wondered if the percentages of LGBT persons were different as well. Using the data below, you can see how other job titles compare to field service technicians.
Job Title | LGBT |
|---|---|
| Field Service Technician | 3.38% |
| Lubrication Technician | 4.79% |
| Glass Installer Technician | 5.08% |
| Small Engine Specialist | 5.57% |
| Mechanic's Assistant | 5.85% |
| Auto Body Detailer | 6.08% |
| FAA Certified Powerplant Mechanic | 9.96% |
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Field Service Technician Gender Pay Gap
Field Service Technician Income By Gender And Race/Ethnicity
We found interesting that Asian men and Asian women make more money compared to others.
- Male
- Female
Field Service Technician Income By Race/Ethnicity And Education
This chart shows the impact that education has on the income level of different ethnicities.
Education | Income |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's Degree | $65,987 |
| High School Diploma or Less | $67,480 |
| Some College/ Associate Degree | $72,416 |
Field Service Technician Income By Race/Ethnicity And Education
This chart shows the impact that education has on the income level of different ethnicities.
