Graphic technician demographics and statistics in the US
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Graphic technician gender statistics
41.7% of graphic technicians are women and 58.3% of graphic technicians are men.
- Male, 58.3%
- Female, 41.7%
Graphic technician gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Male | 58.3% |
| Female | 41.7% |
Graphic technician gender pay gap
Women earn 95¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$43,023
Female income
$41,006
Graphic technician gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in graphic technician positions over time. Currently, 41.7% of graphic technicians are female.
Graphic technician gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 60.61% | 39.39% |
| 2011 | 60.86% | 39.14% |
| 2012 | 60.07% | 39.93% |
| 2013 | 62.42% | 37.58% |
| 2014 | 60.33% | 39.67% |
| 2015 | 61.04% | 38.96% |
| 2016 | 59.98% | 40.02% |
| 2017 | 59.04% | 40.96% |
| 2018 | 61.17% | 38.83% |
| 2019 | 58.08% | 41.92% |
| 2020 | 58.14% | 41.86% |
| 2021 | 58.27% | 41.73% |
Graphic technician related jobs gender ratio
We compared graphic technicians with similar job titles to see how gender ratios vary. As you can see, exhibit builder and senior industrial designer have the biggest gender ratio gaps.
| Job title | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Decorating Consultant | 9% | 91% |
| Floral Designer | 11% | 89% |
| Floral Manager | 11% | 89% |
| Graphic Technician | 58% | 42% |
| Craftsman | 88% | 12% |
| Senior Industrial Designer | 91% | 9% |
| Exhibit Builder | 93% | 7% |
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Graphic technician demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among graphic technicians is White, which makes up 70.2% of all graphic technicians. Comparatively, 10.6% of graphic technicians are Hispanic or Latino and 10.4% of graphic technicians are Asian.
- White, 70.2%
- Hispanic or Latino, 10.6%
- Asian, 10.4%
- Unknown, 5.0%
- Black or African American, 3.4%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.4%
Graphic technician race
| Graphic technician race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 70.2% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 10.6% |
| Asian | 10.4% |
| Unknown | 5.0% |
| Black or African American | 3.4% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.4% |
Graphic technician race and ethnicity over time
See how graphic technician racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Graphic technician race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 80.32% | 3.37% | 6.45% | 8.15% |
| 2011 | 79.15% | 3.38% | 7.00% | 8.33% |
| 2012 | 78.60% | 3.42% | 6.69% | 9.26% |
| 2013 | 79.01% | 3.39% | 7.37% | 8.05% |
| 2014 | 78.43% | 3.15% | 7.37% | 8.85% |
| 2015 | 77.58% | 3.31% | 7.11% | 9.89% |
| 2016 | 77.09% | 3.54% | 7.72% | 9.34% |
| 2017 | 77.04% | 3.17% | 8.01% | 9.29% |
| 2018 | 74.98% | 3.33% | 8.26% | 10.34% |
| 2019 | 76.12% | 3.50% | 7.60% | 10.19% |
| 2020 | 74.32% | 3.04% | 7.13% | 10.91% |
| 2021 | 70.17% | 3.42% | 10.42% | 10.63% |
Graphic technician wage gap by race
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $44,346 |
| White | $41,409 |
| Black or African American | $41,519 |
| Asian | $45,966 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $42,058 |
Average graphic technician age
See how the average age of graphic technicians varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Graphic technician age by race and gender
| Race | Male age | Female age |
|---|---|---|
| Unknown | 40 | 33 |
| White | 40 | 35 |
| Black or African American | 38 | 34 |
| Asian | 36 | 33 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 36 | 31 |
Graphic technician age breakdown
The average age of graphic technicians is 40+ years years old, representing 42% of the graphic technician population.
Graphic technician age breakdown
| Graphic Technician Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 42% |
| 30-40 years | 35% |
| 20-30 years | 24% |
Graphic technician educational attainment
The most common degree for graphic technicians is bachelor's degree, with 50% of graphic technicians earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are associate degree degree at 34% and associate degree degree at 7%.
- Bachelor's, 50%
- Associate, 34%
- High School Diploma, 7%
- Diploma, 3%
- Other Degrees, 6%
Graphic technicians by degree level
| Graphic technician degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 50% |
| Associate | 34% |
| High School Diploma | 7% |
| Diploma | 3% |
| Other Degrees | 6% |
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Graphic technician wage gap by degree level
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| Master's Degree | $50,519 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $46,269 |
| Some College/ Associate Degree | $41,503 |
Graphic technician employment statistics
Most graphic technicians work for a private in the manufacturing industry.
Company size where graphic technicians work
Below, you can see the size of companies where graphic technicians work.
Graphic technician jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 9% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 15% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 25% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 9% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 22% |
| > 10,000 employees | 21% |
Graphic technician jobs by company type
Employees with the graphic technician job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most graphic technicians prefer to work at private companies over public companies.
Graphic technician jobs by sector
| Company type | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 9% |
| Public | 23% |
| Private | 65% |
| Government | 3% |
Graphic technician jobs by industry
The most common industries for graphic technicians are manufacturing, professional and media.
Graphic technician industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Manufacturing | 18% |
| Media | 12% |
| Professional | 12% |
| Fortune 500 | 10% |
| Education | 7% |
| Technology | 6% |
| Retail | 5% |
| Insurance | 4% |
| Hospitality | 3% |
| Government | 3% |
| Non Profits | 3% |
| Transportation | 2% |
| Finance | 2% |
| Utilities | 2% |
| Construction | 2% |
| Health Care | 2% |
| Internet | 1% |
| Automotive | 1% |
| Telecommunication | 1% |
| Start-up | 1% |
| Energy | 1% |
| Real Estate | 1% |
Graphic technician turnover and employment statistics
Graphic technician unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for graphic technicians between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Graphic technician unemployment rate by year
| Year | Graphic technician unemployment rate |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 9.84% |
| 2011 | 7.82% |
| 2012 | 7.12% |
| 2013 | 5.32% |
| 2014 | 4.78% |
| 2015 | 4.60% |
| 2016 | 4.15% |
| 2017 | 3.61% |
| 2018 | 3.55% |
| 2019 | 3.78% |
| 2020 | 6.80% |
| 2021 | 7.79% |
Average graphic technician tenure
The average graphic technician stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 948 graphic technicians resumes in Zippia's database.
Graphic technician tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 17% |
| 1-2 years | 31% |
| 3-4 years | 19% |
| 5-7 years | 15% |
| 8-10 years | 6% |
| 11+ years | 13% |
Graphic technician LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of graphic 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 3D Specialist | 11.32% | 528 |
| Theater Set Production Designer | 12.35% | 97,246 |
| Graphic Technician | 13.05% | - |
| Florist | 14.26% | 1,381 |
| Senior Merchandiser | 16.91% | 65,852 |
| Dance Costume Designer | 17.98% | 44,181 |
| Pottery Decoration Designer | 22.51% | 43,828 |
Similar graphic technician jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| 3D Specialist | 11.32% | 528 |
| Theater Set Production Designer | 12.35% | 97,246 |
| Florist | 14.26% | 1,381 |
| Senior Merchandiser | 16.91% | 65,852 |
| Dance Costume Designer | 17.98% | 44,181 |
| Pottery Decoration Designer | 22.51% | 43,828 |
Foreign languages spoken by graphic technicians
The most common foreign language among graphic technicians is Spanish at 50.0%. The second-most popular foreign language spoken is German at 11.1% and Polish is the third-most popular at 11.1%.
- Spanish, 50.0%
- German, 11.1%
- Polish, 11.1%
- Portuguese, 5.6%
- French, 5.6%
- Other, 16.6%
Graphic technician languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 50.0% |
| German | 11.1% |
| Polish | 11.1% |
| Portuguese | 5.6% |
| French | 5.6% |
| Other | 16.6% |
