Guitar technician demographics and statistics in the US
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Guitar technician gender statistics
3.7% of guitar technicians are women and 96.3% of guitar technicians are men.
- Male, 96.3%
- Female, 3.7%
Guitar technician gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Male | 96.3% |
| Female | 3.7% |
Guitar technician gender pay gap
Women earn 97¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$54,210
Female income
$52,588
Guitar technician gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in guitar technician positions over time. Currently, 3.7% of guitar technicians are female.
Guitar technician gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 96.01% | 3.99% |
| 2011 | 95.93% | 4.07% |
| 2012 | 95.94% | 4.06% |
| 2013 | 96.04% | 3.96% |
| 2014 | 96.62% | 3.38% |
| 2015 | 96.00% | 4.00% |
| 2016 | 96.06% | 3.94% |
| 2017 | 96.46% | 3.54% |
| 2018 | 95.71% | 4.29% |
| 2019 | 96.46% | 3.54% |
| 2020 | 96.21% | 3.79% |
| 2021 | 96.35% | 3.65% |
Guitar technician related jobs gender ratio
We compared guitar technicians 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% |
| Driver/Technician | 93% | 7% |
| Armorer Technician | 95% | 5% |
| Guitar Technician | 96% | 4% |
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Guitar technician demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among guitar technicians is White, which makes up 60.2% of all guitar technicians. Comparatively, 14.5% of guitar technicians are Hispanic or Latino and 10.1% of guitar technicians are Asian.
- White, 60.2%
- Hispanic or Latino, 14.5%
- Asian, 10.1%
- Black or African American, 8.6%
- Unknown, 5.7%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.9%
Guitar technician race
| Guitar technician race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 60.2% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 14.5% |
| Asian | 10.1% |
| Black or African American | 8.6% |
| Unknown | 5.7% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.9% |
Guitar technician race and ethnicity over time
See how guitar technician racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Guitar technician race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 73.00% | 9.36% | 6.16% | 8.76% |
| 2011 | 71.85% | 10.55% | 5.93% | 9.55% |
| 2012 | 70.15% | 10.26% | 6.54% | 10.33% |
| 2013 | 70.04% | 9.57% | 6.93% | 11.02% |
| 2014 | 69.81% | 9.42% | 7.57% | 10.60% |
| 2015 | 69.23% | 10.93% | 6.73% | 10.81% |
| 2016 | 69.25% | 9.82% | 7.19% | 10.91% |
| 2017 | 68.54% | 9.25% | 6.96% | 12.14% |
| 2018 | 65.57% | 9.89% | 9.62% | 12.27% |
| 2019 | 65.39% | 9.52% | 9.30% | 12.99% |
| 2020 | 62.40% | 8.65% | 9.78% | 13.04% |
| 2021 | 60.23% | 8.65% | 10.11% | 14.49% |
Guitar technician wage gap by race
According to our data, asian guitar technicians have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. White guitar technicians have the lowest average salary at $52,519.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $54,371 |
| White | $52,519 |
| Black or African American | $53,695 |
| Asian | $56,523 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $54,017 |
Average guitar technician age
See how the average age of guitar technicians varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Guitar technician age by race and gender
| Race | Male age | Female age |
|---|---|---|
| Black or African American | 31 | 32 |
| Unknown | 31.5 | 36 |
| Asian | 35 | 37.5 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 30 | 35 |
| White | 33 | 39.5 |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 30 |
Guitar technician age breakdown
The average age of guitar technicians is 40+ years years old, representing 41% of the guitar technician population.
Guitar technician age breakdown
| Guitar Technician Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 41% |
| 30-40 years | 30% |
| 20-30 years | 29% |
Guitar technician educational attainment
The most common degree for guitar technicians is bachelor's degree, with 38% of guitar technicians earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are associate degree degree at 29% and associate degree degree at 21%.
- Bachelor's, 38%
- Associate, 29%
- High School Diploma, 21%
- Diploma, 8%
- Other Degrees, 4%
Guitar technicians by degree level
| Guitar technician degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 38% |
| Associate | 29% |
| High School Diploma | 21% |
| Diploma | 8% |
| Other Degrees | 4% |
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Guitar technician wage gap by degree level
According to the data, guitar technicians with a Bachelor's degree earn more than those without, at $54,959 annually. With a Master's degree, guitar technicians earn a median annual income of $54,910 compared to $54,326 for guitar technicians with an Associate degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| Master's Degree | $54,910 |
| High School Diploma or Less | $53,204 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $54,959 |
| Some College/ Associate Degree | $54,326 |
Guitar technician employment statistics
Most guitar technicians work for a private in the media industry.
Company size where guitar technicians work
Below, you can see the size of companies where guitar technicians work.
Guitar technician jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 22% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 22% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 26% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 10% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 18% |
| > 10,000 employees | 2% |
Guitar technician jobs by company type
Employees with the guitar technician job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most guitar technicians prefer to work at private companies over public companies.
Guitar technician jobs by sector
| Company type | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 2% |
| Public | 8% |
| Private | 83% |
| Government | 6% |
Guitar technician jobs by industry
The most common industries for guitar technicians are media, technology and construction.
Guitar technician industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Media | 14% |
| Start-up | 13% |
| Technology | 13% |
| Construction | 11% |
| Retail | 11% |
| Manufacturing | 7% |
| Government | 5% |
| Internet | 5% |
| Professional | 5% |
| Finance | 4% |
| Non Profits | 4% |
| Health Care | 4% |
| Automotive | 4% |
| Education | 2% |
Guitar technician turnover and employment statistics
Guitar technician unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for guitar technicians between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Guitar technician unemployment rate by year
| Year | Guitar technician unemployment rate |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 4.11% |
| 2011 | 5.06% |
| 2012 | 4.43% |
| 2013 | 3.96% |
| 2014 | 3.13% |
| 2015 | 3.08% |
| 2016 | 2.16% |
| 2017 | 2.36% |
| 2018 | 2.41% |
| 2019 | 2.69% |
| 2020 | 3.30% |
| 2021 | 3.38% |
Average guitar technician tenure
The average guitar technician stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 268 guitar technicians resumes in Zippia's database.
Guitar technician tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 25% |
| 1-2 years | 26% |
| 3-4 years | 13% |
| 5-7 years | 16% |
| 8-10 years | 7% |
| 11+ years | 13% |
Guitar technician LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of guitar 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Guitar Technician | 5.02% | - |
| Hygienist | 6.89% | 13,991 |
| Charge Histotechnologist | 8.24% | 5,242 |
| Medical Record Coder | 9.29% | 51,197 |
| Optician | 12.53% | 4,717 |
| Operating Room Technician | 12.80% | 96,065 |
| Nuclear Medical Technologist | 21.93% | 92,029 |
Similar guitar technician jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Hygienist | 6.89% | 13,991 |
| Charge Histotechnologist | 8.24% | 5,242 |
| Medical Record Coder | 9.29% | 51,197 |
| Optician | 12.53% | 4,717 |
| Operating Room Technician | 12.80% | 96,065 |
| Nuclear Medical Technologist | 21.93% | 92,029 |
Foreign languages spoken by guitar technicians
The most common foreign language among guitar technicians is Spanish at 20.0%. The second-most popular foreign language spoken is Chinese at 10.0% and German is the third-most popular at 10.0%.
- Spanish, 20.0%
- Chinese, 10.0%
- German, 10.0%
- Marathi, 10.0%
- Japanese, 10.0%
- Other, 40.0%
Guitar technician languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 20.0% |
| Chinese | 10.0% |
| German | 10.0% |
| Marathi | 10.0% |
| Japanese | 10.0% |
| Other | 40.0% |