Gas technician demographics and statistics in the US
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Gas technician gender statistics
11.2% of gas technicians are women and 88.8% of gas technicians are men.
- Male, 88.8%
- Female, 11.2%
Gas technician gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Male | 88.8% |
| Female | 11.2% |
Gas technician gender pay gap
Women earn 93¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$42,210
Female income
$39,096
Gas technician gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in gas technician positions over time. Currently, 11.2% of gas technicians are female.
Gas technician gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 88.31% | 11.69% |
| 2011 | 87.27% | 12.73% |
| 2012 | 89.05% | 10.95% |
| 2013 | 91.12% | 8.88% |
| 2014 | 90.62% | 9.38% |
| 2015 | 91.52% | 8.48% |
| 2016 | 92.24% | 7.76% |
| 2017 | 91.33% | 8.67% |
| 2018 | 89.90% | 10.10% |
| 2019 | 87.75% | 12.25% |
| 2020 | 86.16% | 13.84% |
| 2021 | 88.75% | 11.25% |
Gas technician related jobs gender ratio
We compared gas technicians with similar job titles to see how gender ratios vary. As you can see, broadcast maintenance engineer and audio installer have the biggest gender ratio gaps.
| Job title | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Photographer Helper | 18% | 82% |
| Studio Associate | 23% | 77% |
| Photography Internship | 30% | 70% |
| Gas Technician | 89% | 11% |
| News Cameraman | 95% | 5% |
| Audio Installer | 95% | 5% |
| Broadcast Maintenance Engineer | 98% | 2% |
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Gas technician demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among gas technicians is White, which makes up 62.3% of all gas technicians. Comparatively, 15.8% of gas technicians are Hispanic or Latino and 10.3% of gas technicians are Black or African American.
- White, 62.3%
- Hispanic or Latino, 15.8%
- Black or African American, 10.3%
- Unknown, 6.3%
- Asian, 5.0%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.3%
Gas technician race
| Gas technician race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 62.3% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 15.8% |
| Black or African American | 10.3% |
| Unknown | 6.3% |
| Asian | 5.0% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.3% |
Gas technician race and ethnicity over time
See how gas technician racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Gas technician race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 67.28% | 11.02% | 4.54% | 14.06% |
| 2011 | 65.25% | 13.07% | 3.81% | 16.10% |
| 2012 | 67.02% | 10.53% | 4.32% | 15.72% |
| 2013 | 66.91% | 10.49% | 4.39% | 16.12% |
| 2014 | 64.14% | 12.45% | 4.50% | 15.19% |
| 2015 | 65.82% | 8.80% | 5.42% | 17.42% |
| 2016 | 65.02% | 10.15% | 5.17% | 17.18% |
| 2017 | 65.05% | 10.93% | 3.96% | 16.73% |
| 2018 | 66.75% | 10.15% | 4.97% | 15.60% |
| 2019 | 67.94% | 9.01% | 4.27% | 15.90% |
| 2020 | 63.36% | 9.98% | 5.55% | 14.95% |
| 2021 | 62.32% | 10.28% | 5.00% | 15.77% |
Gas technician wage gap by race
According to our data, unknown gas technicians have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Black or african american gas technicians have the lowest average salary at $41,240.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $43,813 |
| White | $42,152 |
| Black or African American | $41,240 |
| Asian | $42,307 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $41,584 |
Average gas technician age
See how the average age of gas technicians varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Gas technician age by race and gender
| Race | Male age | Female age |
|---|---|---|
| Unknown | 35 | |
| White | 41 | 42.5 |
| Black or African American | 46.5 | |
| Asian | 40 | |
| Hispanic or Latino | 40.5 |
Gas technician age breakdown
The average age of gas technicians is 40+ years years old, representing 54% of the gas technician population.
Gas technician age breakdown
| Gas Technician Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 54% |
| 30-40 years | 31% |
| 20-30 years | 16% |
Gas technician educational attainment
The most common degree for gas technicians is high school diploma, with 29% of gas technicians earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are associate degree degree at 27% and associate degree degree at 26%.
- High School Diploma, 29%
- Associate, 27%
- Bachelor's, 26%
- Diploma, 6%
- Other Degrees, 12%
Gas technicians by degree level
| Gas technician degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| High School Diploma | 29% |
| Associate | 27% |
| Bachelor's | 26% |
| Diploma | 6% |
| Other Degrees | 12% |
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Gas technician wage gap by degree level
According to the data, gas technicians with a Bachelor's degree earn more than those without, at $43,359 annually. With a Associate degree, gas technicians earn a median annual income of $41,270 compared to $37,986 for gas technicians with an High School Diploma degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| High School Diploma or Less | $37,986 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $43,359 |
| Some College/ Associate Degree | $41,270 |
Gas technician employment statistics
Most gas technicians work for a private in the energy industry.
Company size where gas technicians work
Below, you can see the size of companies where gas technicians work.
Gas technician jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 7% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 14% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 27% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 5% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 27% |
| > 10,000 employees | 21% |
Gas technician jobs by company type
Employees with the gas technician job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most gas technicians prefer to work at private companies over public companies.
Gas technician jobs by sector
| Company type | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 3% |
| Public | 26% |
| Private | 62% |
| Government | 9% |
Gas technician jobs by industry
The most common industries for gas technicians are energy, manufacturing and utilities.
Gas technician industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Energy | 13% |
| Manufacturing | 11% |
| Fortune 500 | 10% |
| Utilities | 9% |
| Government | 8% |
| Construction | 8% |
| Technology | 8% |
| Health Care | 7% |
| Professional | 6% |
| Transportation | 3% |
| Hospitality | 3% |
| Education | 3% |
| Media | 2% |
| Finance | 2% |
| Automotive | 2% |
| Retail | 2% |
| Start-up | 1% |
| Non Profits | 1% |
Gas technician turnover and employment statistics
Gas technician unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for gas technicians between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Gas technician unemployment rate by year
| Year | Gas technician unemployment rate |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 7.87% |
| 2011 | 6.95% |
| 2012 | 6.61% |
| 2013 | 7.48% |
| 2014 | 5.24% |
| 2015 | 4.77% |
| 2016 | 4.60% |
| 2017 | 4.86% |
| 2018 | 2.67% |
| 2019 | 6.09% |
| 2020 | 13.00% |
| 2021 | 13.00% |
Average gas technician tenure
The average gas technician stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 1,025 gas technicians resumes in Zippia's database.
Gas technician tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 23% |
| 1-2 years | 34% |
| 3-4 years | 14% |
| 5-7 years | 15% |
| 8-10 years | 5% |
| 11+ years | 9% |
Gas technician LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of gas 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Freelance Videographer/Editor | 7.31% | 5,409 |
| Gas Technician | 7.56% | - |
| Portrait Photographer | 8.13% | 1,707 |
| Editor In Chief | 11.70% | 25,056 |
| Creative Designer | 12.14% | 47,394 |
| Interior Design Internship | 17.34% | 88,151 |
| Actor | 23.07% | 218 |
Similar gas technician jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Freelance Videographer/Editor | 7.31% | 5,409 |
| Portrait Photographer | 8.13% | 1,707 |
| Editor In Chief | 11.70% | 25,056 |
| Creative Designer | 12.14% | 47,394 |
| Interior Design Internship | 17.34% | 88,151 |
| Actor | 23.07% | 218 |
Foreign languages spoken by gas technicians
The most common foreign language among gas technicians is Spanish at 57.7%. The second-most popular foreign language spoken is French at 11.5% and Italian is the third-most popular at 11.5%.
- Spanish, 57.7%
- French, 11.5%
- Italian, 11.5%
- Portuguese, 7.7%
- Turkish, 3.8%
- Other, 7.8%
Gas technician languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 57.7% |
| French | 11.5% |
| Italian | 11.5% |
| Portuguese | 7.7% |
| Turkish | 3.8% |
| Other | 7.8% |
