Geoscience technician demographics and statistics in the US
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Geoscience technician gender statistics
47.9% of geoscience technicians are women and 52.1% of geoscience technicians are men.
- Male, 52.1%
- Female, 47.9%
Geoscience technician gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Male | 52.1% |
| Female | 47.9% |
Geoscience technician gender pay gap
Women earn 96¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$82,346
Female income
$79,379
Geoscience technician gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in geoscience technician positions over time. Currently, 47.9% of geoscience technicians are female.
Geoscience technician gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 56.91% | 43.09% |
| 2011 | 53.98% | 46.02% |
| 2012 | 53.44% | 46.56% |
| 2013 | 57.20% | 42.80% |
| 2014 | 54.89% | 45.11% |
| 2015 | 54.92% | 45.08% |
| 2016 | 54.29% | 45.71% |
| 2017 | 55.69% | 44.31% |
| 2018 | 56.07% | 43.93% |
| 2019 | 50.83% | 49.17% |
| 2020 | 53.83% | 46.17% |
| 2021 | 52.10% | 47.90% |
Geoscience technician related jobs gender ratio
We compared geoscience 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% |
| Geoscience Technician | 52% | 48% |
| Hot Cell Technician | 97% | 3% |
| Chemical Compounder | 98% | 2% |
| Precision Crop Manager | 98% | 2% |
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Geoscience technician demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among geoscience technicians is White, which makes up 56.2% of all geoscience technicians. Comparatively, 17.1% of geoscience technicians are Hispanic or Latino and 10.4% of geoscience technicians are Asian.
- White, 56.2%
- Hispanic or Latino, 17.1%
- Asian, 10.4%
- Black or African American, 9.7%
- Unknown, 5.7%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.9%
Geoscience technician race
| Geoscience technician race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 56.2% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 17.1% |
| Asian | 10.4% |
| Black or African American | 9.7% |
| Unknown | 5.7% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.9% |
Geoscience technician race and ethnicity over time
See how geoscience technician racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Geoscience technician race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 66.95% | 7.90% | 8.59% | 13.09% |
| 2011 | 64.03% | 9.68% | 10.01% | 12.36% |
| 2012 | 65.76% | 8.75% | 9.98% | 11.91% |
| 2013 | 63.61% | 9.49% | 10.06% | 13.24% |
| 2014 | 63.79% | 9.34% | 10.33% | 12.97% |
| 2015 | 62.42% | 9.15% | 9.93% | 14.63% |
| 2016 | 62.95% | 9.75% | 10.00% | 13.87% |
| 2017 | 60.72% | 8.41% | 10.57% | 16.11% |
| 2018 | 61.48% | 8.09% | 11.54% | 14.84% |
| 2019 | 62.88% | 7.79% | 10.12% | 15.03% |
| 2020 | 58.61% | 9.96% | 10.62% | 14.25% |
| 2021 | 56.15% | 9.67% | 10.43% | 17.08% |
Geoscience technician wage gap by race
According to our data, unknown geoscience technicians have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Black or african american geoscience technicians have the lowest average salary at $81,626.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $83,639 |
| White | $82,246 |
| Black or African American | $81,626 |
| Asian | $81,814 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $82,417 |
Average geoscience technician age
See how the average age of geoscience technicians varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Female
Geoscience 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 |
Geoscience technician age breakdown
The average age of geoscience technicians is 40+ years years old, representing 40% of the geoscience technician population.
Geoscience technician age breakdown
| Geoscience Technician Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 40% |
| 30-40 years | 26% |
| 20-30 years | 33% |
Geoscience technician educational attainment
The most common degree for geoscience technicians is bachelor's degree, with 79% of geoscience technicians earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are master's degree degree at 10% and master's degree degree at 7%.
- Bachelor's, 79%
- Master's, 10%
- Associate, 7%
- High School Diploma, 2%
- Other Degrees, 2%
Geoscience technicians by degree level
| Geoscience technician degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 79% |
| Master's | 10% |
| Associate | 7% |
| High School Diploma | 2% |
| Other Degrees | 2% |
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Geoscience technician wage gap by degree level
According to the data, geoscience technicians with a Master's degree earn more than those without, at $87,266 annually. With a Associate degree, geoscience technicians earn a median annual income of $81,244 compared to $78,244 for geoscience technicians with an Bachelor's degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| Master's Degree | $87,266 |
| High School Diploma or Less | $75,820 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $78,244 |
| Some College/ Associate Degree | $81,244 |
Geoscience technician employment statistics
Most geoscience technicians work for a private in the energy industry.
Company size where geoscience technicians work
Below, you can see the size of companies where geoscience technicians work.
Geoscience technician jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 6% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 13% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 30% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 9% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 30% |
| > 10,000 employees | 13% |
Geoscience technician jobs by company type
Employees with the geoscience technician job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most geoscience technicians prefer to work at private companies over public companies.
Geoscience technician jobs by sector
| Company type | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 3% |
| Public | 46% |
| Private | 51% |
Geoscience technician jobs by industry
The most common industries for geoscience technicians are energy, manufacturing and finance.
Geoscience technician industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Energy | 51% |
| Fortune 500 | 10% |
| Manufacturing | 7% |
| Finance | 5% |
| Technology | 5% |
| Transportation | 4% |
| Education | 3% |
| Real Estate | 3% |
| Utilities | 3% |
| Professional | 3% |
| Media | 1% |
| Health Care | 1% |
| Hospitality | 1% |
| Retail | 1% |
| Telecommunication | 1% |
Geoscience technician turnover and employment statistics
Geoscience technician unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for geoscience technicians between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Geoscience technician unemployment rate by year
| Year | Geoscience 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 geoscience technician tenure
The average geoscience technician stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 197 geoscience technicians resumes in Zippia's database.
Geoscience technician tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 14% |
| 1-2 years | 44% |
| 3-4 years | 16% |
| 5-7 years | 14% |
| 8-10 years | 6% |
| 11+ years | 6% |
Geoscience technician LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of geoscience 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Aide | 5.71% | 40,844 |
| Weed Science Research Technician | 7.88% | 49,688 |
| Geoscience Technician | 8.16% | - |
| Chemical Analyst | 9.49% | 10,790 |
Similar geoscience technician jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Aide | 5.71% | 40,844 |
| Weed Science Research Technician | 7.88% | 49,688 |
| Chemical Analyst | 9.49% | 10,790 |
Foreign languages spoken by geoscience technicians
The most common foreign language among geoscience technicians is Spanish at 40.0%. The second-most popular foreign language spoken is Portuguese at 20.0% and French is the third-most popular at 20.0%.
- Spanish, 40.0%
- Portuguese, 20.0%
- French, 20.0%
- Dutch, 20.0%
Geoscience technician languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 40.0% |
| Portuguese | 20.0% |
| French | 20.0% |
| Dutch | 20.0% |