Forest technician demographics and statistics in the US
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Forest technician gender statistics
23.4% of forest technicians are women and 76.6% of forest technicians are men.
- Male, 76.6%
- Female, 23.4%
Forest technician gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Male | 76.6% |
| Female | 23.4% |
Forest technician gender pay gap
Women earn 97¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$38,877
Female income
$37,601
Forest technician gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in forest technician positions over time. Currently, 23.4% of forest technicians are female.
Forest technician gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 79.90% | 20.10% |
| 2011 | 77.92% | 22.08% |
| 2012 | 77.55% | 22.45% |
| 2013 | 80.09% | 19.91% |
| 2014 | 78.55% | 21.45% |
| 2015 | 78.57% | 21.43% |
| 2016 | 78.14% | 21.86% |
| 2017 | 79.09% | 20.91% |
| 2018 | 79.35% | 20.65% |
| 2019 | 75.67% | 24.33% |
| 2020 | 77.83% | 22.17% |
| 2021 | 76.60% | 23.40% |
Forest technician related jobs gender ratio
We compared forest 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 Technician | 77% | 23% |
| Hot Cell Technician | 97% | 3% |
| Chemical Compounder | 98% | 2% |
| Precision Crop Manager | 98% | 2% |
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Forest technician demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among forest technicians is White, which makes up 61.8% of all forest technicians. Comparatively, 15.3% of forest technicians are Hispanic or Latino and 10.0% of forest technicians are Black or African American.
- White, 61.8%
- Hispanic or Latino, 15.3%
- Black or African American, 10.0%
- Asian, 6.2%
- Unknown, 5.7%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 1.0%
Forest technician race
| Forest technician race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 61.8% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 15.3% |
| Black or African American | 10.0% |
| Asian | 6.2% |
| Unknown | 5.7% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 1.0% |
Forest technician race and ethnicity over time
See how forest technician racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Forest technician race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 72.57% | 8.26% | 4.39% | 11.35% |
| 2011 | 69.66% | 10.04% | 5.81% | 10.63% |
| 2012 | 71.38% | 9.11% | 5.78% | 10.17% |
| 2013 | 69.24% | 9.84% | 5.86% | 11.51% |
| 2014 | 69.41% | 9.70% | 6.13% | 11.23% |
| 2015 | 68.04% | 9.51% | 5.73% | 12.89% |
| 2016 | 68.57% | 10.10% | 5.80% | 12.14% |
| 2017 | 66.34% | 8.76% | 6.37% | 14.37% |
| 2018 | 67.11% | 8.45% | 7.35% | 13.10% |
| 2019 | 68.50% | 8.15% | 5.93% | 13.29% |
| 2020 | 64.23% | 10.32% | 6.42% | 12.52% |
| 2021 | 61.78% | 10.03% | 6.23% | 15.35% |
Forest technician wage gap by race
According to our data, unknown forest technicians have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Asian forest technicians have the lowest average salary at $38,513.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $39,557 |
| White | $38,838 |
| Black or African American | $38,559 |
| Asian | $38,513 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $38,926 |
Average forest technician age
See how the average age of forest technicians varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Forest 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 technician age breakdown
The average age of forest technicians is 40+ years years old, representing 40% of the forest technician population.
Forest technician age breakdown
| Forest Technician Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 40% |
| 30-40 years | 26% |
| 20-30 years | 33% |
Forest technician educational attainment
The most common degree for forest technicians is bachelor's degree, with 55% of forest technicians earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are associate degree degree at 35% and associate degree degree at 5%.
- Bachelor's, 55%
- Associate, 35%
- High School Diploma, 5%
- Master's, 4%
- Other Degrees, 1%
Forest technicians by degree level
| Forest technician degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 55% |
| Associate | 35% |
| High School Diploma | 5% |
| Master's | 4% |
| Other Degrees | 1% |
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Forest technician wage gap by degree level
According to the data, forest technicians with a Master's degree earn more than those without, at $40,844 annually. With a Associate degree, forest technicians earn a median annual income of $38,012 compared to $36,905 for forest technicians with an Bachelor's degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| Master's Degree | $40,844 |
| High School Diploma or Less | $35,855 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $36,905 |
| Some College/ Associate Degree | $38,012 |
Forest technician employment statistics
Most forest technicians work for a private in the government industry.
Company size where forest technicians work
Below, you can see the size of companies where forest technicians work.
Forest technician jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 3% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 18% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 31% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 5% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 33% |
| > 10,000 employees | 10% |
Forest technician jobs by company type
Employees with the forest technician job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most forest technicians prefer to work at private companies over government companies.
Forest technician jobs by sector
| Company type | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 14% |
| Public | 13% |
| Private | 48% |
| Government | 24% |
Forest technician jobs by industry
The most common industries for forest technicians are government, education and health care.
Forest technician industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Government | 21% |
| Education | 14% |
| Health Care | 7% |
| Media | 6% |
| Manufacturing | 6% |
| Retail | 6% |
| Professional | 5% |
| Finance | 5% |
| Fortune 500 | 5% |
| Transportation | 3% |
| Construction | 3% |
| Hospitality | 3% |
| Real Estate | 3% |
| Utilities | 2% |
| Technology | 2% |
| Start-up | 2% |
| Non Profits | 2% |
| Pharmaceutical | 1% |
| Automotive | 1% |
| Agriculture | 1% |
| Energy | 1% |
Forest technician turnover and employment statistics
Forest technician unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for forest technicians between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Forest technician unemployment rate by year
| Year | Forest 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 technician tenure
The average forest technician stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 460 forest technicians resumes in Zippia's database.
Forest technician tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 47% |
| 1-2 years | 23% |
| 3-4 years | 11% |
| 5-7 years | 9% |
| 8-10 years | 4% |
| 11+ years | 7% |
Forest technician LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of forest 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Serology Technician | 5.71% | 8,613 |
| Seed Analyst | 7.88% | 2,239 |
| Forest Technician | 8.16% | - |
| Chemist/Laboratory Technician | 9.49% | 47,259 |
Similar forest technician jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Serology Technician | 5.71% | 8,613 |
| Seed Analyst | 7.88% | 2,239 |
| Chemist/Laboratory Technician | 9.49% | 47,259 |
Foreign languages spoken by forest technicians
The most common foreign language among forest technicians is Spanish at 46.2%. The second-most popular foreign language spoken is French at 30.8% and Mandarin is the third-most popular at 7.7%.
- Spanish, 46.2%
- French, 30.8%
- Mandarin, 7.7%
- Arabic, 7.7%
- Chinese, 7.7%
Forest technician languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 46.2% |
| French | 30.8% |
| Mandarin | 7.7% |
| Arabic | 7.7% |
| Chinese | 7.7% |
