Food quality technician demographics and statistics in the US
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Food quality technician demographics by:
Food quality technician gender statistics
60.7% of food quality technicians are women and 39.3% of food quality technicians are men.
- Female, 60.7%
- Male, 39.3%
Food quality technician gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Female | 60.7% |
| Male | 39.3% |
Food quality technician gender pay gap
Women earn 93¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$43,285
Female income
$40,119
Food quality technician gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in food quality technician positions over time. Currently, 60.7% of food quality technicians are female.
Food quality technician gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 37.26% | 62.74% |
| 2011 | 27.73% | 72.27% |
| 2012 | 30.07% | 69.93% |
| 2013 | 31.50% | 68.50% |
| 2014 | 36.47% | 63.53% |
| 2015 | 35.26% | 64.74% |
| 2016 | 33.71% | 66.29% |
| 2017 | 35.47% | 64.53% |
| 2018 | 40.42% | 59.58% |
| 2019 | 36.20% | 63.80% |
| 2020 | 36.29% | 63.71% |
| 2021 | 39.29% | 60.71% |
Food quality technician related jobs gender ratio
We compared food quality 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% |
| Food Quality Technician | 39% | 61% |
| Hot Cell Technician | 97% | 3% |
| Chemical Compounder | 98% | 2% |
| Precision Crop Manager | 98% | 2% |
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Food quality technician demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among food quality technicians is White, which makes up 64.5% of all food quality technicians. Comparatively, 14.3% of food quality technicians are Hispanic or Latino and 9.6% of food quality technicians are Black or African American.
- White, 64.5%
- Hispanic or Latino, 14.3%
- Black or African American, 9.6%
- Asian, 6.5%
- Unknown, 4.2%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.9%
Food quality technician race
| Food quality technician race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 64.5% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 14.3% |
| Black or African American | 9.6% |
| Asian | 6.5% |
| Unknown | 4.2% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.9% |
Food quality technician race and ethnicity over time
See how food quality technician racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Food quality technician race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 65.70% | 11.17% | 7.17% | 13.48% |
| 2011 | 68.47% | 6.70% | 8.56% | 14.43% |
| 2012 | 69.82% | 6.47% | 7.37% | 14.00% |
| 2013 | 67.19% | 8.66% | 7.84% | 13.73% |
| 2014 | 66.53% | 7.97% | 8.33% | 15.08% |
| 2015 | 70.28% | 8.21% | 6.34% | 11.98% |
| 2016 | 68.20% | 9.47% | 7.32% | 10.87% |
| 2017 | 65.66% | 10.23% | 8.77% | 12.77% |
| 2018 | 64.10% | 9.08% | 7.93% | 16.12% |
| 2019 | 68.04% | 9.03% | 8.02% | 11.92% |
| 2020 | 70.90% | 6.88% | 7.73% | 11.39% |
| 2021 | 64.52% | 9.61% | 6.46% | 14.30% |
Food quality technician wage gap by race
According to our data, black or african american food quality technicians have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Hispanic or latino food quality technicians have the lowest average salary at $42,403.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $42,741 |
| White | $43,121 |
| Black or African American | $44,869 |
| Asian | $43,333 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $42,403 |
Average food quality technician age
See how the average age of food quality technicians varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Female
Food quality technician age by race and gender
| Race | Male age | Female age |
|---|---|---|
| White | 41.5 | 43 |
| Black or African American | 45 | |
| Asian | 40.5 | |
| Hispanic or Latino | 39 | 35 |
Food quality technician age breakdown
The average age of food quality technicians is 40+ years years old, representing 53% of the food quality technician population.
Food quality technician age breakdown
| Food Quality Technician Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 53% |
| 30-40 years | 26% |
| 20-30 years | 20% |
Food quality technician educational attainment
The most common degree for food quality technicians is bachelor's degree, with 63% of food quality technicians earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are associate degree degree at 13% and associate degree degree at 11%.
- Bachelor's, 63%
- Associate, 13%
- High School Diploma, 11%
- Master's, 10%
- Other Degrees, 3%
Food quality technicians by degree level
| Food quality technician degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 63% |
| Associate | 13% |
| High School Diploma | 11% |
| Master's | 10% |
| Other Degrees | 3% |
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Food quality technician wage gap by degree level
According to the data, food quality technicians with a Bachelor's degree earn more than those without, at $44,124 annually. With a Associate degree, food quality technicians earn a median annual income of $43,294 compared to $41,986 for food quality technicians with an High School Diploma degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| High School Diploma or Less | $41,986 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $44,124 |
| Some College/ Associate Degree | $43,294 |
Food quality technician employment statistics
Most food quality technicians work for a private in the manufacturing industry.
Company size where food quality technicians work
Below, you can see the size of companies where food quality technicians work.
Food quality technician jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 50 - 100 employees | 15% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 17% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 11% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 33% |
| > 10,000 employees | 24% |
Food quality technician jobs by company type
Employees with the food quality technician job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most food quality technicians prefer to work at private companies over public companies.
Food quality technician jobs by sector
| Company type | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 5% |
| Public | 20% |
| Private | 75% |
Food quality technician jobs by industry
The most common industries for food quality technicians are manufacturing, hospitality and professional.
Food quality technician industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Manufacturing | 42% |
| Hospitality | 16% |
| Professional | 14% |
| Fortune 500 | 8% |
| Education | 4% |
| Retail | 4% |
| Finance | 2% |
| Start-up | 2% |
| Non Profits | 2% |
| Agriculture | 2% |
| Energy | 2% |
| Construction | 2% |
Food quality technician turnover and employment statistics
Food quality technician unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for food quality technicians between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Food quality technician unemployment rate by year
| Year | Food quality technician unemployment rate |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 8.02% |
| 2011 | 7.12% |
| 2012 | 5.73% |
| 2013 | 4.96% |
| 2014 | 4.28% |
| 2015 | 3.62% |
| 2016 | 1.75% |
| 2017 | 2.63% |
| 2018 | 2.39% |
| 2019 | 2.36% |
| 2020 | 3.81% |
| 2021 | 1.92% |
Average food quality technician tenure
The average food quality technician stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 92 food quality technicians resumes in Zippia's database.
Food quality technician tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 32% |
| 1-2 years | 28% |
| 3-4 years | 7% |
| 5-7 years | 18% |
| 8-10 years | 5% |
| 11+ years | 9% |
Food quality technician LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of food quality 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Microbiology Technician | 5.71% | 25,704 |
| Food Quality Technician | 7.88% | - |
| Radiological Control And Safety Technician | 8.16% | 45,481 |
| Color Technician | 9.49% | 6,164 |
Similar food quality technician jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Microbiology Technician | 5.71% | 25,704 |
| Radiological Control And Safety Technician | 8.16% | 45,481 |
| Color Technician | 9.49% | 6,164 |
Foreign languages spoken by food quality technicians
- Indonesian, 100.0%
Food quality technician languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Indonesian | 100.0% |
