Food science technician demographics and statistics in the US
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Food science technician gender statistics
47.6% of food science technicians are women and 52.4% of food science technicians are men.
- Male, 52.4%
- Female, 47.6%
Food science technician gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Male | 52.4% |
| Female | 47.6% |
Food science technician gender pay gap
Women earn 96¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$37,725
Female income
$36,087
Food science technician gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in food science technician positions over time. Currently, 47.6% of food science technicians are female.
Food science technician gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 50.24% | 49.76% |
| 2011 | 39.48% | 60.52% |
| 2012 | 42.23% | 57.77% |
| 2013 | 43.87% | 56.13% |
| 2014 | 49.39% | 50.61% |
| 2015 | 48.07% | 51.93% |
| 2016 | 46.36% | 53.64% |
| 2017 | 48.31% | 51.69% |
| 2018 | 53.56% | 46.44% |
| 2019 | 49.10% | 50.90% |
| 2020 | 49.20% | 50.80% |
| 2021 | 52.38% | 47.62% |
Food science technician related jobs gender ratio
We compared food science 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 Science Technician | 52% | 48% |
| Hot Cell Technician | 97% | 3% |
| Chemical Compounder | 98% | 2% |
| Precision Crop Manager | 98% | 2% |
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Food science technician demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among food science technicians is White, which makes up 64.4% of all food science technicians. Comparatively, 13.6% of food science technicians are Hispanic or Latino and 10.0% of food science technicians are Black or African American.
- White, 64.4%
- Hispanic or Latino, 13.6%
- Black or African American, 10.0%
- Asian, 6.9%
- Unknown, 4.2%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.9%
Food science technician race
| Food science technician race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 64.4% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 13.6% |
| Black or African American | 10.0% |
| Asian | 6.9% |
| Unknown | 4.2% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.9% |
Food science technician race and ethnicity over time
See how food science technician racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Food science technician race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 65.55% | 11.57% | 7.59% | 12.79% |
| 2011 | 68.32% | 7.09% | 8.99% | 13.74% |
| 2012 | 69.66% | 6.87% | 7.79% | 13.31% |
| 2013 | 67.04% | 9.05% | 8.27% | 13.04% |
| 2014 | 66.38% | 8.37% | 8.75% | 14.39% |
| 2015 | 70.13% | 8.61% | 6.76% | 11.29% |
| 2016 | 68.05% | 9.87% | 7.74% | 10.18% |
| 2017 | 65.51% | 10.62% | 9.19% | 12.08% |
| 2018 | 63.94% | 9.48% | 8.35% | 15.43% |
| 2019 | 67.89% | 9.42% | 8.44% | 11.23% |
| 2020 | 70.74% | 7.28% | 8.15% | 10.69% |
| 2021 | 64.37% | 10.01% | 6.88% | 13.61% |
Food science technician wage gap by race
According to our data, black or african american food science technicians have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Hispanic or latino food science technicians have the lowest average salary at $37,274.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $37,447 |
| White | $37,641 |
| Black or African American | $38,526 |
| Asian | $37,749 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $37,274 |
Average food science technician age
See how the average age of food science technicians varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Food science 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 science technician age breakdown
The average age of food science technicians is 40+ years years old, representing 53% of the food science technician population.
Food science technician age breakdown
| Food Science Technician Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 53% |
| 30-40 years | 26% |
| 20-30 years | 20% |
Food science technician educational attainment
The most common degree for food science technicians is bachelor's degree, with 70% of food science technicians earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are master's degree degree at 17% and master's degree degree at 11%.
- Bachelor's, 70%
- Master's, 17%
- Associate, 11%
- High School Diploma, 2%
Food science technicians by degree level
| Food science technician degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 70% |
| Master's | 17% |
| Associate | 11% |
| High School Diploma | 2% |
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Food science technician wage gap by degree level
According to the data, food science technicians with a Bachelor's degree earn more than those without, at $38,151 annually. With a Associate degree, food science technicians earn a median annual income of $37,729 compared to $37,059 for food science technicians with an High School Diploma degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| High School Diploma or Less | $37,059 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $38,151 |
| Some College/ Associate Degree | $37,729 |
Food science technician employment statistics
Most food science technicians work for a private in the manufacturing industry.
Company size where food science technicians work
Below, you can see the size of companies where food science technicians work.
Food science technician jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 5% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 8% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 19% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 16% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 27% |
| > 10,000 employees | 24% |
Food science technician jobs by company type
Employees with the food science technician job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most food science technicians prefer to work at private companies over public companies.
Food science technician jobs by sector
| Company type | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 22% |
| Public | 30% |
| Private | 43% |
| Government | 5% |
Food science technician jobs by industry
The most common industries for food science technicians are manufacturing, education and hospitality.
Food science technician industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Manufacturing | 37% |
| Education | 20% |
| Fortune 500 | 12% |
| Hospitality | 12% |
| Professional | 7% |
| Government | 5% |
| Retail | 2% |
| Health Care | 2% |
| Agriculture | 2% |
Food science technician turnover and employment statistics
Food science technician unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for food science technicians between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Food science technician unemployment rate by year
| Year | Food science 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 science technician tenure
The average food science technician stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 69 food science technicians resumes in Zippia's database.
Food science technician tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 30% |
| 1-2 years | 39% |
| 3-4 years | 10% |
| 5-7 years | 10% |
| 8-10 years | 3% |
| 11+ years | 7% |
Food science technician LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of food science 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Fish Technologist | 5.71% | 46,368 |
| Food Science Technician | 7.88% | - |
| Criminalist | 8.16% | 14,872 |
| Field Laboratory Operator | 9.49% | 109,087 |
Similar food science technician jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Fish Technologist | 5.71% | 46,368 |
| Criminalist | 8.16% | 14,872 |
| Field Laboratory Operator | 9.49% | 109,087 |
Foreign languages spoken by food science technicians
The most common foreign language among food science technicians is Spanish at 66.7%. The second-most popular foreign language spoken is Gujarati at 16.7% and Hindi is the third-most popular at 16.7%.
- Spanish, 66.7%
- Gujarati, 16.7%
- Hindi, 16.7%
Food science technician languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 66.7% |
| Gujarati | 16.7% |
| Hindi | 16.7% |
