Genetic technologist demographics and statistics in the US
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Genetic technologist gender statistics
64.3% of genetic technologists are women and 35.7% of genetic technologists are men.
- Female, 64.3%
- Male, 35.7%
Genetic technologist gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Female | 64.3% |
| Male | 35.7% |
Genetic technologist gender pay gap
Women earn 96¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$53,510
Female income
$51,528
Genetic technologist gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in genetic technologist positions over time. Currently, 64.3% of genetic technologists are female.
Genetic technologist gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 34.56% | 65.44% |
| 2011 | 32.50% | 67.50% |
| 2012 | 33.76% | 66.24% |
| 2013 | 32.36% | 67.64% |
| 2014 | 33.17% | 66.83% |
| 2015 | 33.46% | 66.54% |
| 2016 | 35.19% | 64.81% |
| 2017 | 34.17% | 65.83% |
| 2018 | 35.94% | 64.06% |
| 2019 | 37.75% | 62.25% |
| 2020 | 38.63% | 61.37% |
| 2021 | 35.67% | 64.33% |
Genetic technologist related jobs gender ratio
We compared genetic technologists with similar job titles to see how gender ratios vary. As you can see, guitar technician and armorer technician have the biggest gender ratio gaps.
| Job title | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Radiographer, Mammographer | 2% | 98% |
| Mammographer | 3% | 97% |
| Lead Mammographer | 3% | 97% |
| Genetic Technologist | 36% | 64% |
| Driver/Technician | 93% | 7% |
| Armorer Technician | 95% | 5% |
| Guitar Technician | 96% | 4% |
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Genetic technologist demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among genetic technologists is White, which makes up 54.0% of all genetic technologists. Comparatively, 16.7% of genetic technologists are Hispanic or Latino and 12.0% of genetic technologists are Asian.
- White, 54.0%
- Hispanic or Latino, 16.7%
- Asian, 12.0%
- Black or African American, 11.1%
- Unknown, 5.5%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.7%
Genetic technologist race
| Genetic technologist race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 54.0% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 16.7% |
| Asian | 12.0% |
| Black or African American | 11.1% |
| Unknown | 5.5% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.7% |
Genetic technologist race and ethnicity over time
See how genetic technologist racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Genetic technologist race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 61.40% | 11.16% | 11.46% | 12.96% |
| 2011 | 61.49% | 11.16% | 11.50% | 12.20% |
| 2012 | 60.54% | 11.93% | 11.35% | 13.13% |
| 2013 | 60.96% | 11.38% | 11.39% | 13.34% |
| 2014 | 60.97% | 11.76% | 11.21% | 12.98% |
| 2015 | 58.99% | 13.18% | 11.38% | 13.09% |
| 2016 | 59.97% | 12.11% | 11.21% | 13.46% |
| 2017 | 59.26% | 11.79% | 11.44% | 14.45% |
| 2018 | 59.16% | 12.09% | 10.56% | 14.52% |
| 2019 | 56.95% | 12.21% | 12.75% | 14.88% |
| 2020 | 55.48% | 12.28% | 12.04% | 14.74% |
| 2021 | 54.01% | 11.05% | 11.98% | 16.68% |
Genetic technologist wage gap by race
According to our data, asian genetic technologists have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Black or african american genetic technologists have the lowest average salary at $50,565.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $52,729 |
| White | $53,904 |
| Black or African American | $50,565 |
| Asian | $57,136 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $53,423 |
Average genetic technologist age
See how the average age of genetic technologists varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Female
Genetic technologist age by race and gender
| Race | Male age | Female age |
|---|---|---|
| Black or African American | 46 | 42 |
| Unknown | 35 | 39 |
| Asian | 43.5 | 45 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 38 | 38 |
| White | 41 | 48 |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 44.5 |
Genetic technologist age breakdown
The average age of genetic technologists is 40+ years years old, representing 59% of the genetic technologist population.
Genetic technologist age breakdown
| Genetic Technologist Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 59% |
| 30-40 years | 23% |
| 20-30 years | 18% |
Genetic technologist educational attainment
The most common degree for genetic technologists is bachelor's degree, with 72% of genetic technologists earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are master's degree degree at 21% and master's degree degree at 4%.
- Bachelor's, 72%
- Master's, 21%
- Associate, 4%
- Doctorate, 3%
- Other Degrees, 0%
Genetic technologists by degree level
| Genetic technologist degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 72% |
| Master's | 21% |
| Associate | 4% |
| Doctorate | 3% |
| Other Degrees | 0% |
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Genetic technologist wage gap by degree level
According to the data, genetic technologists with a Master's degree earn more than those without, at $62,344 annually. With a Doctorate degree, genetic technologists earn a median annual income of $61,382 compared to $59,858 for genetic technologists with an Bachelor's degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| Master's Degree | $62,344 |
| High School Diploma or Less | $44,011 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $59,858 |
| Doctorate Degree | $61,382 |
| Some College/ Associate Degree | $51,727 |
Genetic technologist employment statistics
Most genetic technologists work for a private in the health care industry.
Company size where genetic technologists work
Below, you can see the size of companies where genetic technologists work.
Genetic technologist jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 3% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 15% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 10% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 38% |
| > 10,000 employees | 35% |
Genetic technologist jobs by company type
Employees with the genetic technologist job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most genetic technologists prefer to work at private companies over public companies.
Genetic technologist jobs by sector
| Company type | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 21% |
| Public | 24% |
| Private | 53% |
| Government | 3% |
Genetic technologist jobs by industry
The most common industries for genetic technologists are health care, education and agriculture.
Genetic technologist industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Health Care | 39% |
| Education | 20% |
| Agriculture | 10% |
| Fortune 500 | 7% |
| Manufacturing | 7% |
| Pharmaceutical | 5% |
| Government | 2% |
| Non Profits | 2% |
| Professional | 2% |
| Retail | 2% |
| Technology | 2% |
Genetic technologist turnover and employment statistics
Genetic technologist unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for genetic technologists between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Genetic technologist unemployment rate by year
| Year | Genetic technologist unemployment rate |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 3.81% |
| 2011 | 3.25% |
| 2012 | 3.60% |
| 2013 | 3.61% |
| 2014 | 2.96% |
| 2015 | 2.58% |
| 2016 | 2.17% |
| 2017 | 1.79% |
| 2018 | 1.99% |
| 2019 | 1.76% |
| 2020 | 1.93% |
| 2021 | 1.96% |
Average genetic technologist tenure
The average genetic technologist stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 200 genetic technologists resumes in Zippia's database.
Genetic technologist tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 16% |
| 1-2 years | 39% |
| 3-4 years | 13% |
| 5-7 years | 16% |
| 8-10 years | 7% |
| 11+ years | 7% |
Genetic technologist LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of genetic technologists 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Pharmacy Technician Internship | 5.02% | 96,053 |
| Dental Hygienist | 6.89% | 24,234 |
| Genetic Technologist | 8.24% | - |
| Medical Records Manager | 9.29% | 54,997 |
| Dispensing Optician Apprentice | 12.53% | 9,965 |
| Certified Surgical Technician/First Assistant | 12.80% | 61,585 |
| Nuclear Cardiology Technologist | 21.93% | 48,928 |
Similar genetic technologist jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Pharmacy Technician Internship | 5.02% | 96,053 |
| Dental Hygienist | 6.89% | 24,234 |
| Medical Records Manager | 9.29% | 54,997 |
| Dispensing Optician Apprentice | 12.53% | 9,965 |
| Certified Surgical Technician/First Assistant | 12.80% | 61,585 |
| Nuclear Cardiology Technologist | 21.93% | 48,928 |
Foreign languages spoken by genetic technologists
The most common foreign language among genetic technologists is German at 25.0%. The second-most popular foreign language spoken is Thai at 25.0% and French is the third-most popular at 25.0%.
- German, 25.0%
- Thai, 25.0%
- French, 25.0%
- Spanish, 25.0%
Genetic technologist languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| German | 25.0% |
| Thai | 25.0% |
| French | 25.0% |
| Spanish | 25.0% |
