Forest ranger technician demographics and statistics in the US
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Forest ranger technician gender statistics
18.8% of forest ranger technicians are women and 81.3% of forest ranger technicians are men.
- Male, 81.3%
- Female, 18.7%
Forest ranger technician gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Male | 81.3% |
| Female | 18.7% |
Forest ranger technician gender pay gap
Women earn 96¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$43,293
Female income
$41,372
Forest ranger technician gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in forest ranger technician positions over time. Currently, 18.8% of forest ranger technicians are female.
Forest ranger technician gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 84.03% | 15.97% |
| 2011 | 82.37% | 17.63% |
| 2012 | 82.06% | 17.94% |
| 2013 | 84.19% | 15.81% |
| 2014 | 82.90% | 17.10% |
| 2015 | 82.91% | 17.09% |
| 2016 | 82.55% | 17.45% |
| 2017 | 83.35% | 16.65% |
| 2018 | 83.57% | 16.43% |
| 2019 | 80.46% | 19.54% |
| 2020 | 82.29% | 17.71% |
| 2021 | 81.25% | 18.75% |
Forest ranger technician related jobs gender ratio
We compared forest ranger 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% |
| Forest Ranger Technician | 81% | 19% |
| Hot Cell Technician | 97% | 3% |
| Chemical Compounder | 98% | 2% |
| Precision Crop Manager | 98% | 2% |
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Forest ranger technician demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among forest ranger technicians is White, which makes up 62.7% of all forest ranger technicians. Comparatively, 12.4% of forest ranger technicians are Hispanic or Latino and 11.4% of forest ranger technicians are Asian.
- White, 62.7%
- Hispanic or Latino, 12.4%
- Asian, 11.4%
- Black or African American, 6.8%
- Unknown, 5.7%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 1.0%
Forest ranger technician race
| Forest ranger technician race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 62.7% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 12.4% |
| Asian | 11.4% |
| Black or African American | 6.8% |
| Unknown | 5.7% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 1.0% |
Forest ranger technician race and ethnicity over time
See how forest ranger technician racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Forest ranger technician race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 73.50% | 5.03% | 9.54% | 8.40% |
| 2011 | 70.58% | 6.81% | 10.96% | 7.67% |
| 2012 | 72.31% | 5.89% | 10.92% | 7.22% |
| 2013 | 70.16% | 6.62% | 11.01% | 8.56% |
| 2014 | 70.34% | 6.47% | 11.27% | 8.28% |
| 2015 | 68.97% | 6.28% | 10.88% | 9.94% |
| 2016 | 69.50% | 6.88% | 10.95% | 9.18% |
| 2017 | 67.27% | 5.54% | 11.51% | 11.42% |
| 2018 | 68.03% | 5.23% | 12.49% | 10.15% |
| 2019 | 69.43% | 4.92% | 11.07% | 10.34% |
| 2020 | 65.16% | 7.09% | 11.57% | 9.57% |
| 2021 | 62.70% | 6.80% | 11.38% | 12.39% |
Forest ranger technician wage gap by race
According to our data, unknown forest ranger technicians have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Asian forest ranger technicians have the lowest average salary at $42,743.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $44,327 |
| White | $43,234 |
| Black or African American | $42,813 |
| Asian | $42,743 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $43,368 |
Average forest ranger technician age
See how the average age of forest ranger technicians varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Female
Forest ranger 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 |
Forest ranger technician age breakdown
The average age of forest ranger technicians is 40+ years years old, representing 40% of the forest ranger technician population.
Forest ranger technician age breakdown
| Forest Ranger Technician Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 40% |
| 30-40 years | 26% |
| 20-30 years | 33% |
Forest ranger technician educational attainment
The most common degree for forest ranger technicians is bachelor's degree, with 50% of forest ranger 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 17%.
- Bachelor's, 50%
- Master's, 17%
- Associate, 17%
- Other Degrees, 16%
Forest ranger technicians by degree level
| Forest ranger technician degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 50% |
| Master's | 17% |
| Associate | 17% |
| Other Degrees | 16% |
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Forest ranger technician wage gap by degree level
According to the data, forest ranger technicians with a Master's degree earn more than those without, at $46,300 annually. With a Associate degree, forest ranger technicians earn a median annual income of $41,988 compared to $40,334 for forest ranger technicians with an Bachelor's degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| Master's Degree | $46,300 |
| High School Diploma or Less | $38,780 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $40,334 |
| Some College/ Associate Degree | $41,988 |
Forest ranger technician turnover and employment statistics
Forest ranger technician unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for forest ranger technicians between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Forest ranger technician unemployment rate by year
| Year | Forest ranger 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 forest ranger technician tenure
The average forest ranger technician stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 21 forest ranger technicians resumes in Zippia's database.
Forest ranger technician tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 68% |
| 1-2 years | 16% |
| 3-4 years | 0% |
| 5-7 years | 11% |
| 8-10 years | 0% |
| 11+ years | 5% |
Forest ranger technician LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of forest ranger 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Biology Specimen Technician | 5.71% | 8,954 |
| Cotton Program Technician | 7.88% | 64,917 |
| Forest Ranger Technician | 8.16% | - |
| Color Matcher | 9.49% | 367 |
Similar forest ranger technician jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Biology Specimen Technician | 5.71% | 8,954 |
| Cotton Program Technician | 7.88% | 64,917 |
| Color Matcher | 9.49% | 367 |
Foreign languages spoken by forest ranger technicians
- Carrier, 100.0%
Forest ranger technician languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Carrier | 100.0% |