Fingerprint technician demographics and statistics in the US
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Fingerprint technician gender statistics
64.3% of fingerprint technicians are women and 35.7% of fingerprint technicians are men.
- Female, 64.3%
- Male, 35.7%
Fingerprint technician gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Female | 64.3% |
| Male | 35.7% |
Fingerprint technician gender pay gap
Women earn 95¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$43,032
Female income
$41,074
Fingerprint technician gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in fingerprint technician positions over time. Currently, 64.3% of fingerprint technicians are female.
Fingerprint technician gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 40.24% | 59.76% |
| 2011 | 37.42% | 62.58% |
| 2012 | 36.92% | 63.08% |
| 2013 | 40.53% | 59.47% |
| 2014 | 38.29% | 61.71% |
| 2015 | 38.31% | 61.69% |
| 2016 | 37.71% | 62.29% |
| 2017 | 39.05% | 60.95% |
| 2018 | 39.42% | 60.58% |
| 2019 | 34.51% | 65.49% |
| 2020 | 37.28% | 62.72% |
| 2021 | 35.67% | 64.33% |
Fingerprint technician related jobs gender ratio
We compared fingerprint 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% |
| Fingerprint Technician | 36% | 64% |
| Hot Cell Technician | 97% | 3% |
| Chemical Compounder | 98% | 2% |
| Precision Crop Manager | 98% | 2% |
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Fingerprint technician demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among fingerprint technicians is White, which makes up 56.8% of all fingerprint technicians. Comparatively, 16.6% of fingerprint technicians are Hispanic or Latino and 10.5% of fingerprint technicians are Asian.
- White, 56.8%
- Hispanic or Latino, 16.6%
- Asian, 10.5%
- Black or African American, 9.4%
- Unknown, 5.7%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 1.0%
Fingerprint technician race
| Fingerprint technician race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 56.8% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 16.6% |
| Asian | 10.5% |
| Black or African American | 9.4% |
| Unknown | 5.7% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 1.0% |
Fingerprint technician race and ethnicity over time
See how fingerprint technician racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Fingerprint technician race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 67.64% | 7.60% | 8.69% | 12.59% |
| 2011 | 64.73% | 9.37% | 10.11% | 11.86% |
| 2012 | 66.45% | 8.45% | 10.08% | 11.41% |
| 2013 | 64.31% | 9.18% | 10.16% | 12.75% |
| 2014 | 64.48% | 9.04% | 10.43% | 12.47% |
| 2015 | 63.12% | 8.85% | 10.03% | 14.13% |
| 2016 | 63.65% | 9.44% | 10.10% | 13.37% |
| 2017 | 61.42% | 8.10% | 10.67% | 15.61% |
| 2018 | 62.18% | 7.79% | 11.64% | 14.34% |
| 2019 | 63.57% | 7.48% | 10.22% | 14.53% |
| 2020 | 59.31% | 9.65% | 10.72% | 13.76% |
| 2021 | 56.85% | 9.37% | 10.53% | 16.58% |
Fingerprint technician wage gap by race
According to our data, unknown fingerprint technicians have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Black or african american fingerprint technicians have the lowest average salary at $42,555.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $43,891 |
| White | $42,966 |
| Black or African American | $42,555 |
| Asian | $42,679 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $43,079 |
Average fingerprint technician age
See how the average age of fingerprint technicians varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Fingerprint 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 |
Fingerprint technician age breakdown
The average age of fingerprint technicians is 40+ years years old, representing 40% of the fingerprint technician population.
Fingerprint technician age breakdown
| Fingerprint Technician Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 40% |
| 30-40 years | 26% |
| 20-30 years | 33% |
Fingerprint technician educational attainment
The most common degree for fingerprint technicians is bachelor's degree, with 40% of fingerprint technicians earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are associate degree degree at 26% and associate degree degree at 20%.
- Bachelor's, 40%
- Associate, 26%
- High School Diploma, 20%
- Diploma, 5%
- Other Degrees, 9%
Fingerprint technicians by degree level
| Fingerprint technician degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 40% |
| Associate | 26% |
| High School Diploma | 20% |
| Diploma | 5% |
| Other Degrees | 9% |
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Fingerprint technician wage gap by degree level
According to the data, fingerprint technicians with a Master's degree earn more than those without, at $46,320 annually. With a Associate degree, fingerprint technicians earn a median annual income of $42,302 compared to $40,331 for fingerprint technicians with an Bachelor's degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| Master's Degree | $46,320 |
| High School Diploma or Less | $38,752 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $40,331 |
| Some College/ Associate Degree | $42,302 |
Fingerprint technician employment statistics
Most fingerprint technicians work for a private in the government industry.
Company size where fingerprint technicians work
Below, you can see the size of companies where fingerprint technicians work.
Fingerprint technician jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 11% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 13% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 18% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 11% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 32% |
| > 10,000 employees | 15% |
Fingerprint technician jobs by company type
Employees with the fingerprint technician job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most fingerprint technicians prefer to work at private companies over government companies.
Fingerprint technician jobs by sector
| Company type | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 11% |
| Public | 11% |
| Private | 43% |
| Government | 35% |
Fingerprint technician jobs by industry
The most common industries for fingerprint technicians are government, professional and education.
Fingerprint technician industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Government | 31% |
| Professional | 15% |
| Education | 10% |
| Technology | 5% |
| Manufacturing | 4% |
| Finance | 4% |
| Utilities | 4% |
| Health Care | 4% |
| Fortune 500 | 4% |
| Retail | 4% |
| Media | 3% |
| Transportation | 2% |
| Non Profits | 2% |
| Real Estate | 2% |
| Start-up | 1% |
| Construction | 1% |
| Hospitality | 1% |
| Internet | 1% |
Fingerprint technician turnover and employment statistics
Fingerprint technician unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for fingerprint technicians between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Fingerprint technician unemployment rate by year
| Year | Fingerprint 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 fingerprint technician tenure
The average fingerprint technician stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 587 fingerprint technicians resumes in Zippia's database.
Fingerprint technician tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 24% |
| 1-2 years | 31% |
| 3-4 years | 12% |
| 5-7 years | 17% |
| 8-10 years | 6% |
| 11+ years | 10% |
Fingerprint technician LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of fingerprint 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Biological Technician | 5.71% | 9,182 |
| Cream Tester | 7.88% | 7,281 |
| Fingerprint Technician | 8.16% | - |
| Formulator | 9.49% | 412 |
Similar fingerprint technician jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Biological Technician | 5.71% | 9,182 |
| Cream Tester | 7.88% | 7,281 |
| Formulator | 9.49% | 412 |
Foreign languages spoken by fingerprint technicians
The most common foreign language among fingerprint technicians is Spanish at 88.2%. The second-most popular foreign language spoken is Chinese at 5.9% and French is the third-most popular at 5.9%.
- Spanish, 88.2%
- Chinese, 5.9%
- French, 5.9%
Fingerprint technician languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 88.2% |
| Chinese | 5.9% |
| French | 5.9% |