Geological technician demographics and statistics in the US
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Geological technician gender statistics
39.4% of geological technicians are women and 60.6% of geological technicians are men.
- Male, 60.6%
- Female, 39.4%
Geological technician gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Male | 60.6% |
| Female | 39.4% |
Geological technician gender pay gap
Women earn 95¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$55,270
Female income
$52,475
Geological technician gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in geological technician positions over time. Currently, 39.4% of geological technicians are female.
Geological technician gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 65.11% | 34.89% |
| 2011 | 62.37% | 37.63% |
| 2012 | 61.86% | 38.14% |
| 2013 | 65.38% | 34.62% |
| 2014 | 63.23% | 36.77% |
| 2015 | 63.25% | 36.75% |
| 2016 | 62.66% | 37.34% |
| 2017 | 63.97% | 36.03% |
| 2018 | 64.33% | 35.67% |
| 2019 | 59.36% | 40.64% |
| 2020 | 62.23% | 37.77% |
| 2021 | 60.58% | 39.42% |
Geological technician related jobs gender ratio
We compared geological 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% |
| Geological Technician | 61% | 39% |
| Hot Cell Technician | 97% | 3% |
| Chemical Compounder | 98% | 2% |
| Precision Crop Manager | 98% | 2% |
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Geological technician demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among geological technicians is White, which makes up 56.5% of all geological technicians. Comparatively, 16.6% of geological technicians are Hispanic or Latino and 10.5% of geological technicians are Asian.
- White, 56.5%
- Hispanic or Latino, 16.6%
- Asian, 10.5%
- Black or African American, 9.4%
- Unknown, 6.0%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 1.0%
Geological technician race
| Geological technician race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 56.5% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 16.6% |
| Asian | 10.5% |
| Black or African American | 9.4% |
| Unknown | 6.0% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 1.0% |
Geological technician race and ethnicity over time
See how geological technician racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Geological technician race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 67.27% | 7.61% | 8.64% | 12.62% |
| 2011 | 64.36% | 9.39% | 10.06% | 11.89% |
| 2012 | 66.08% | 8.47% | 10.02% | 11.44% |
| 2013 | 63.94% | 9.20% | 10.11% | 12.77% |
| 2014 | 64.11% | 9.05% | 10.37% | 12.49% |
| 2015 | 62.74% | 8.86% | 9.98% | 14.16% |
| 2016 | 63.27% | 9.46% | 10.05% | 13.40% |
| 2017 | 61.04% | 8.12% | 10.61% | 15.64% |
| 2018 | 61.80% | 7.80% | 11.59% | 14.36% |
| 2019 | 63.20% | 7.50% | 10.17% | 14.55% |
| 2020 | 58.93% | 9.67% | 10.67% | 13.78% |
| 2021 | 56.48% | 9.38% | 10.48% | 16.61% |
Geological technician wage gap by race
According to our data, unknown geological technicians have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Asian geological technicians have the lowest average salary at $54,561.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $56,702 |
| White | $55,180 |
| Black or African American | $54,570 |
| Asian | $54,561 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $55,365 |
Average geological technician age
See how the average age of geological technicians varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Geological 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 |
Geological technician age breakdown
The average age of geological technicians is 40+ years years old, representing 40% of the geological technician population.
Geological technician age breakdown
| Geological Technician Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 40% |
| 30-40 years | 26% |
| 20-30 years | 33% |
Geological technician educational attainment
The most common degree for geological technicians is bachelor's degree, with 71% of geological technicians earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are associate degree degree at 14% and associate degree degree at 8%.
- Bachelor's, 71%
- Associate, 14%
- Master's, 8%
- High School Diploma, 4%
- Other Degrees, 3%
Geological technicians by degree level
| Geological technician degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 71% |
| Associate | 14% |
| Master's | 8% |
| High School Diploma | 4% |
| Other Degrees | 3% |
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Geological technician wage gap by degree level
According to the data, geological technicians with a Master's degree earn more than those without, at $59,801 annually. With a Associate degree, geological technicians earn a median annual income of $53,621 compared to $51,110 for geological technicians with an Bachelor's degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| Master's Degree | $59,801 |
| High School Diploma or Less | $48,869 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $51,110 |
| Some College/ Associate Degree | $53,621 |
Geological technician employment statistics
Most geological technicians work for a private in the energy industry.
Company size where geological technicians work
Below, you can see the size of companies where geological technicians work.
Geological technician jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 7% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 16% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 32% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 13% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 22% |
| > 10,000 employees | 9% |
Geological technician jobs by company type
Employees with the geological technician job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most geological technicians prefer to work at private companies over public companies.
Geological technician jobs by sector
| Company type | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 2% |
| Public | 29% |
| Private | 61% |
| Government | 8% |
Geological technician jobs by industry
The most common industries for geological technicians are energy, professional and manufacturing.
Geological technician industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Energy | 33% |
| Professional | 14% |
| Government | 8% |
| Manufacturing | 8% |
| Fortune 500 | 6% |
| Technology | 6% |
| Utilities | 3% |
| Health Care | 3% |
| Construction | 3% |
| Transportation | 2% |
| Media | 2% |
| Start-up | 2% |
| Education | 1% |
| Telecommunication | 1% |
| Real Estate | 1% |
| Non Profits | 1% |
| Hospitality | 1% |
| Retail | 1% |
| Finance | 1% |
Geological technician turnover and employment statistics
Geological technician unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for geological technicians between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Geological technician unemployment rate by year
| Year | Geological 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 geological technician tenure
The average geological technician stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 698 geological technicians resumes in Zippia's database.
Geological technician tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 19% |
| 1-2 years | 38% |
| 3-4 years | 18% |
| 5-7 years | 13% |
| 8-10 years | 6% |
| 11+ years | 7% |
Geological technician LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of geological 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Artificial Breeding Technician | 5.71% | 7,232 |
| Insect Control Aide | 7.88% | 70,827 |
| Geological Technician | 8.16% | - |
| Chemistry Technologist | 9.49% | 53,332 |
Similar geological technician jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Artificial Breeding Technician | 5.71% | 7,232 |
| Insect Control Aide | 7.88% | 70,827 |
| Chemistry Technologist | 9.49% | 53,332 |
Foreign languages spoken by geological technicians
The most common foreign language among geological technicians is Spanish at 38.5%. The second-most popular foreign language spoken is French at 15.4% and Russian is the third-most popular at 15.4%.
- Spanish, 38.5%
- French, 15.4%
- Russian, 15.4%
- Czech, 7.7%
- Japanese, 7.7%
- Other, 15.3%
Geological technician languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 38.5% |
| French | 15.4% |
| Russian | 15.4% |
| Czech | 7.7% |
| Japanese | 7.7% |
| Other | 15.3% |
