Forestry technician demographics and statistics in the US
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Forestry technician gender statistics
23.9% of forestry technicians are women and 76.1% of forestry technicians are men.
- Male, 76.1%
- Female, 23.9%
Forestry technician gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Male | 76.1% |
| Female | 23.9% |
Forestry technician gender pay gap
Women earn 97¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$37,763
Female income
$36,634
Forestry technician gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in forestry technician positions over time. Currently, 23.9% of forestry technicians are female.
Forestry technician gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 79.41% | 20.59% |
| 2011 | 77.40% | 22.60% |
| 2012 | 77.03% | 22.97% |
| 2013 | 79.61% | 20.39% |
| 2014 | 78.04% | 21.96% |
| 2015 | 78.06% | 21.94% |
| 2016 | 77.62% | 22.38% |
| 2017 | 78.59% | 21.41% |
| 2018 | 78.85% | 21.15% |
| 2019 | 75.11% | 24.89% |
| 2020 | 77.30% | 22.70% |
| 2021 | 76.06% | 23.94% |
Forestry technician related jobs gender ratio
We compared forestry 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% |
| Forestry Technician | 76% | 24% |
| Hot Cell Technician | 97% | 3% |
| Chemical Compounder | 98% | 2% |
| Precision Crop Manager | 98% | 2% |
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Forestry technician demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among forestry technicians is White, which makes up 60.6% of all forestry technicians. Comparatively, 17.8% of forestry technicians are Hispanic or Latino and 7.5% of forestry technicians are Black or African American.
- White, 60.6%
- Hispanic or Latino, 17.8%
- Black or African American, 7.5%
- Asian, 7.1%
- Unknown, 5.9%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 1.1%
Forestry technician race
| Forestry technician race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 60.6% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 17.8% |
| Black or African American | 7.5% |
| Asian | 7.1% |
| Unknown | 5.9% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 1.1% |
Forestry technician race and ethnicity over time
See how forestry technician racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Forestry technician race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 71.41% | 5.77% | 5.27% | 13.82% |
| 2011 | 68.49% | 7.55% | 6.69% | 13.09% |
| 2012 | 70.22% | 6.63% | 6.65% | 12.64% |
| 2013 | 68.07% | 7.36% | 6.74% | 13.98% |
| 2014 | 68.25% | 7.21% | 7.00% | 13.70% |
| 2015 | 66.88% | 7.02% | 6.61% | 15.36% |
| 2016 | 67.41% | 7.62% | 6.68% | 14.60% |
| 2017 | 65.18% | 6.28% | 7.25% | 16.84% |
| 2018 | 65.94% | 5.97% | 8.22% | 15.57% |
| 2019 | 67.34% | 5.66% | 6.80% | 15.76% |
| 2020 | 63.07% | 7.83% | 7.30% | 14.99% |
| 2021 | 60.61% | 7.54% | 7.11% | 17.82% |
Forestry technician wage gap by race
According to our data, unknown forestry technicians have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Asian forestry technicians have the lowest average salary at $37,441.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $38,363 |
| White | $37,728 |
| Black or African American | $37,482 |
| Asian | $37,441 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $37,806 |
Average forestry technician age
See how the average age of forestry technicians varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Forestry 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 |
Forestry technician age breakdown
The average age of forestry technicians is 40+ years years old, representing 40% of the forestry technician population.
Forestry technician age breakdown
| Forestry Technician Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 40% |
| 30-40 years | 26% |
| 20-30 years | 33% |
Forestry technician educational attainment
The most common degree for forestry technicians is bachelor's degree, with 61% of forestry technicians earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are associate degree degree at 24% and associate degree degree at 9%.
- Bachelor's, 61%
- Associate, 24%
- High School Diploma, 9%
- Master's, 2%
- Other Degrees, 4%
Forestry technicians by degree level
| Forestry technician degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 61% |
| Associate | 24% |
| High School Diploma | 9% |
| Master's | 2% |
| Other Degrees | 4% |
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Forestry technician wage gap by degree level
According to the data, forestry technicians with a Master's degree earn more than those without, at $39,497 annually. With a Associate degree, forestry technicians earn a median annual income of $36,998 compared to $36,017 for forestry technicians with an Bachelor's degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| Master's Degree | $39,497 |
| High School Diploma or Less | $35,083 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $36,017 |
| Some College/ Associate Degree | $36,998 |
Forestry technician employment statistics
Most forestry technicians work for a private in the government industry.
Company size where forestry technicians work
Below, you can see the size of companies where forestry technicians work.
Forestry technician jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 10% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 19% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 33% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 4% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 23% |
| > 10,000 employees | 11% |
Forestry technician jobs by company type
Employees with the forestry technician job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most forestry technicians prefer to work at private companies over government companies.
Forestry technician jobs by sector
| Company type | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 13% |
| Public | 8% |
| Private | 45% |
| Government | 34% |
Forestry technician jobs by industry
The most common industries for forestry technicians are government, education and professional.
Forestry technician industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Government | 29% |
| Education | 11% |
| Professional | 8% |
| Manufacturing | 7% |
| Utilities | 5% |
| Fortune 500 | 5% |
| Media | 4% |
| Finance | 4% |
| Health Care | 4% |
| Retail | 4% |
| Insurance | 4% |
| Hospitality | 2% |
| Transportation | 2% |
| Construction | 2% |
| Technology | 2% |
| Start-up | 2% |
| Non Profits | 2% |
| Energy | 2% |
| Pharmaceutical | 1% |
| Automotive | 1% |
| Real Estate | 1% |
| Agriculture | 1% |
Forestry technician turnover and employment statistics
Forestry technician unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for forestry technicians between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Forestry technician unemployment rate by year
| Year | Forestry 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 forestry technician tenure
The average forestry technician stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 2,605 forestry technicians resumes in Zippia's database.
Forestry technician tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 51% |
| 1-2 years | 22% |
| 3-4 years | 11% |
| 5-7 years | 9% |
| 8-10 years | 2% |
| 11+ years | 5% |
Forestry technician LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of forestry 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Bacteriology Laboratory Specialist | 5.71% | 39,372 |
| Seed Analyst | 7.88% | 2,239 |
| Forestry Technician | 8.16% | - |
| Chemistry Laboratory Assistant | 9.49% | 40,180 |
Similar forestry technician jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Bacteriology Laboratory Specialist | 5.71% | 39,372 |
| Seed Analyst | 7.88% | 2,239 |
| Chemistry Laboratory Assistant | 9.49% | 40,180 |
Foreign languages spoken by forestry technicians
The most common foreign language among forestry technicians is Spanish at 69.4%. The second-most popular foreign language spoken is Swedish at 6.1% and German is the third-most popular at 4.1%.
- Spanish, 69.4%
- Swedish, 6.1%
- German, 4.1%
- Thai, 4.1%
- Haida, 2.0%
- Other, 14.3%
Forestry technician languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 69.4% |
| Swedish | 6.1% |
| German | 4.1% |
| Thai | 4.1% |
| Haida | 2.0% |
| Other | 14.3% |
