Geotechnician demographics and statistics in the US
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Geotechnician gender statistics
31.4% of geotechnicians are women and 68.6% of geotechnicians are men.
- Male, 68.6%
- Female, 31.4%
Geotechnician gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Male | 68.6% |
| Female | 31.4% |
Geotechnician gender pay gap
Women earn 94¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$55,807
Female income
$52,620
Geotechnician gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in geotechnician positions over time. Currently, 31.4% of geotechnicians are female.
Geotechnician gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 72.63% | 27.37% |
| 2011 | 70.20% | 29.80% |
| 2012 | 69.75% | 30.25% |
| 2013 | 72.86% | 27.14% |
| 2014 | 70.97% | 29.03% |
| 2015 | 70.99% | 29.01% |
| 2016 | 70.47% | 29.53% |
| 2017 | 71.63% | 28.37% |
| 2018 | 71.95% | 28.05% |
| 2019 | 67.49% | 32.51% |
| 2020 | 70.08% | 29.92% |
| 2021 | 68.60% | 31.40% |
Geotechnician related jobs gender ratio
We compared geotechnicians 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% |
| Geotechnician | 69% | 31% |
| Hot Cell Technician | 97% | 3% |
| Chemical Compounder | 98% | 2% |
| Precision Crop Manager | 98% | 2% |
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Geotechnician demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among geotechnicians is White, which makes up 56.7% of all geotechnicians. Comparatively, 16.8% of geotechnicians are Hispanic or Latino and 9.7% of geotechnicians are Asian.
- White, 56.7%
- Hispanic or Latino, 16.8%
- Asian, 9.7%
- Black or African American, 9.5%
- Unknown, 6.2%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 1.1%
Geotechnician race
| Geotechnician race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 56.7% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 16.8% |
| Asian | 9.7% |
| Black or African American | 9.5% |
| Unknown | 6.2% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 1.1% |
Geotechnician race and ethnicity over time
See how geotechnician racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Geotechnician race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 67.53% | 7.75% | 7.84% | 12.84% |
| 2011 | 64.62% | 9.53% | 9.26% | 12.12% |
| 2012 | 66.34% | 8.60% | 9.22% | 11.66% |
| 2013 | 64.20% | 9.34% | 9.30% | 13.00% |
| 2014 | 64.37% | 9.19% | 9.57% | 12.72% |
| 2015 | 63.00% | 9.00% | 9.17% | 14.38% |
| 2016 | 63.53% | 9.60% | 9.24% | 13.63% |
| 2017 | 61.30% | 8.26% | 9.81% | 15.86% |
| 2018 | 62.07% | 7.94% | 10.79% | 14.59% |
| 2019 | 63.46% | 7.64% | 9.37% | 14.78% |
| 2020 | 59.19% | 9.81% | 9.87% | 14.01% |
| 2021 | 56.74% | 9.52% | 9.68% | 16.84% |
Geotechnician wage gap by race
According to our data, unknown geotechnicians have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Asian geotechnicians have the lowest average salary at $54,890.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $57,538 |
| White | $55,708 |
| Black or African American | $55,006 |
| Asian | $54,890 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $55,931 |
Average geotechnician age
See how the average age of geotechnicians varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Female
Geotechnician 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 |
Geotechnician age breakdown
The average age of geotechnicians is 40+ years years old, representing 40% of the geotechnician population.
Geotechnician age breakdown
| Geotechnician Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 40% |
| 30-40 years | 26% |
| 20-30 years | 33% |
Geotechnician educational attainment
The most common degree for geotechnicians is bachelor's degree, with 77% of geotechnicians earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are associate degree degree at 11% and associate degree degree at 6%.
- Bachelor's, 77%
- Associate, 11%
- Master's, 6%
- High School Diploma, 4%
- Other Degrees, 2%
Geotechnicians by degree level
| Geotechnician degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 77% |
| Associate | 11% |
| Master's | 6% |
| High School Diploma | 4% |
| Other Degrees | 2% |
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Geotechnician wage gap by degree level
According to the data, geotechnicians with a Master's degree earn more than those without, at $60,877 annually. With a Associate degree, geotechnicians earn a median annual income of $53,637 compared to $50,917 for geotechnicians with an Bachelor's degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| Master's Degree | $60,877 |
| High School Diploma or Less | $48,390 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $50,917 |
| Some College/ Associate Degree | $53,637 |
Geotechnician employment statistics
Most geotechnicians work for a private in the professional industry.
Company size where geotechnicians work
Below, you can see the size of companies where geotechnicians work.
Geotechnician jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 50 - 100 employees | 36% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 18% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 10% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 28% |
| > 10,000 employees | 8% |
Geotechnician jobs by company type
Employees with the geotechnician job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most geotechnicians prefer to work at private companies over public companies.
Geotechnician jobs by sector
| Company type | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 5% |
| Public | 29% |
| Private | 55% |
| Government | 11% |
Geotechnician jobs by industry
The most common industries for geotechnicians are professional, energy and government.
Geotechnician industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Professional | 33% |
| Energy | 18% |
| Government | 8% |
| Fortune 500 | 8% |
| Technology | 8% |
| Education | 5% |
| Manufacturing | 5% |
| Telecommunication | 3% |
| Non Profits | 3% |
| Health Care | 3% |
| Construction | 3% |
| Internet | 3% |
| Hospitality | 3% |
| Finance | 3% |
Geotechnician turnover and employment statistics
Geotechnician unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for geotechnicians between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Geotechnician unemployment rate by year
| Year | Geotechnician 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 geotechnician tenure
The average geotechnician stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 114 geotechnicians resumes in Zippia's database.
Geotechnician tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 36% |
| 1-2 years | 27% |
| 3-4 years | 18% |
| 5-7 years | 15% |
| 8-10 years | 2% |
| 11+ years | 2% |
Geotechnician LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of geotechnicians 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Laboratory Internship | 5.71% | 90,970 |
| Fruit Tester | 7.88% | 6,883 |
| Geotechnician | 8.16% | - |
| Chemical Analyst | 9.49% | 10,790 |
Similar geotechnician jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Laboratory Internship | 5.71% | 90,970 |
| Fruit Tester | 7.88% | 6,883 |
| Chemical Analyst | 9.49% | 10,790 |
Foreign languages spoken by geotechnicians
- Spanish, 100.0%
Geotechnician languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 100.0% |