Headend technician demographics and statistics in the US
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Headend technician demographics by:
Headend technician gender statistics
5.6% of headend technicians are women and 94.4% of headend technicians are men.
- Male, 94.4%
- Female, 5.6%
Headend technician gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Male | 94.4% |
| Female | 5.6% |
Headend technician gender pay gap
Women earn 97¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$42,403
Female income
$41,027
Headend technician gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in headend technician positions over time. Currently, 5.6% of headend technicians are female.
Headend technician gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 91.87% | 8.13% |
| 2011 | 92.96% | 7.04% |
| 2012 | 93.19% | 6.81% |
| 2013 | 93.73% | 6.27% |
| 2014 | 93.27% | 6.73% |
| 2015 | 94.43% | 5.57% |
| 2016 | 94.07% | 5.93% |
| 2017 | 93.99% | 6.01% |
| 2018 | 93.86% | 6.14% |
| 2019 | 95.10% | 4.90% |
| 2020 | 95.21% | 4.79% |
| 2021 | 94.41% | 5.59% |
Headend technician related jobs gender ratio
We compared headend technicians with similar job titles to see how gender ratios vary. As you can see, cable television technician and electric motor mechanic have the biggest gender ratio gaps.
| Job title | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Facility Examiner | 27% | 73% |
| Headend Technician | 94% | 6% |
| Radio Repairman | 98% | 2% |
| Electric Motor Mechanic | 99% | 1% |
| Cable Television Technician | 99% | 1% |
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Headend technician demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among headend technicians is White, which makes up 58.8% of all headend technicians. Comparatively, 17.9% of headend technicians are Hispanic or Latino and 11.7% of headend technicians are Black or African American.
- White, 58.8%
- Hispanic or Latino, 17.9%
- Black or African American, 11.7%
- Asian, 6.2%
- Unknown, 4.7%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.7%
Headend technician race
| Headend technician race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 58.8% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 17.9% |
| Black or African American | 11.7% |
| Asian | 6.2% |
| Unknown | 4.7% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.7% |
Headend technician race and ethnicity over time
See how headend technician racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Headend technician race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 67.31% | 10.82% | 4.08% | 15.77% |
| 2011 | 68.24% | 10.22% | 3.88% | 14.82% |
| 2012 | 66.59% | 10.60% | 4.19% | 15.72% |
| 2013 | 66.14% | 11.30% | 4.94% | 14.59% |
| 2014 | 66.59% | 11.16% | 4.21% | 15.12% |
| 2015 | 64.77% | 10.49% | 4.95% | 17.10% |
| 2016 | 64.46% | 10.66% | 4.96% | 17.54% |
| 2017 | 63.80% | 11.30% | 5.70% | 16.83% |
| 2018 | 63.18% | 9.65% | 4.71% | 19.45% |
| 2019 | 63.81% | 9.68% | 4.75% | 18.44% |
| 2020 | 61.68% | 10.67% | 4.29% | 18.64% |
| 2021 | 58.84% | 11.65% | 6.22% | 17.92% |
Headend technician wage gap by race
According to our data, unknown headend technicians have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Asian headend technicians have the lowest average salary at $40,636.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $43,745 |
| White | $43,135 |
| Black or African American | $41,638 |
| Asian | $40,636 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $42,935 |
Average headend technician age
See how the average age of headend technicians varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Female
Headend technician age by race and gender
| Race | Male age | Female age |
|---|---|---|
| Unknown | 40 | |
| White | 47 | 48 |
| Black or African American | 45.5 | 50 |
| Asian | 48 | |
| Hispanic or Latino | 42.5 | 44 |
Headend technician age breakdown
The average age of headend technicians is 40+ years years old, representing 67% of the headend technician population.
Headend technician age breakdown
| Headend Technician Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 67% |
| 30-40 years | 20% |
| 20-30 years | 13% |
Headend technician educational attainment
The most common degree for headend technicians is associate degree, with 46% of headend technicians earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are bachelor's degree degree at 26% and bachelor's degree degree at 17%.
- Associate, 46%
- Bachelor's, 26%
- High School Diploma, 17%
- Master's, 6%
- Other Degrees, 5%
Headend technicians by degree level
| Headend technician degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Associate | 46% |
| Bachelor's | 26% |
| High School Diploma | 17% |
| Master's | 6% |
| Other Degrees | 5% |
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Headend technician wage gap by degree level
According to the data, headend technicians with a Associate degree earn more than those without, at $43,349 annually. With a Bachelor's degree, headend technicians earn a median annual income of $43,150 compared to $40,823 for headend technicians with an High School Diploma degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| High School Diploma or Less | $40,823 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $43,150 |
| Some College/ Associate Degree | $43,349 |
Headend technician employment statistics
Company size where headend technicians work
Below, you can see the size of companies where headend technicians work.
Headend technician jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 13% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 16% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 18% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 9% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 24% |
| > 10,000 employees | 20% |
Headend technician jobs by industry
The most common industries for headend technicians are telecommunication, professional and technology.
Headend technician industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Telecommunication | 44% |
| Professional | 14% |
| Technology | 14% |
| Fortune 500 | 9% |
| Media | 7% |
| Transportation | 2% |
| Finance | 2% |
| Utilities | 2% |
| Hospitality | 2% |
| Manufacturing | 2% |
Headend technician turnover and employment statistics
Headend technician unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for headend technicians between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Headend technician unemployment rate by year
| Year | Headend technician unemployment rate |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 7.46% |
| 2011 | 6.44% |
| 2012 | 6.31% |
| 2013 | 4.97% |
| 2014 | 4.71% |
| 2015 | 3.35% |
| 2016 | 5.60% |
| 2017 | 3.36% |
| 2018 | 2.03% |
| 2019 | 2.89% |
| 2020 | 3.52% |
| 2021 | 4.66% |
Average headend technician tenure
The average headend technician stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 181 headend technicians resumes in Zippia's database.
Headend technician tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 10% |
| 1-2 years | 22% |
| 3-4 years | 16% |
| 5-7 years | 20% |
| 8-10 years | 11% |
| 11+ years | 22% |
Headend technician LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of headend 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Marine Electronics Repairer | 3.37% | 22,557 |
| Security Systems Installer | 4.35% | 117,866 |
| Home Theater Specialist | 4.78% | 58,860 |
| Headend Technician | 6.00% | - |
| Dictating Machine Transcriber | 6.67% | 30,151 |
| Rewinder | 7.96% | 133 |
Similar headend technician jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Marine Electronics Repairer | 3.37% | 22,557 |
| Security Systems Installer | 4.35% | 117,866 |
| Home Theater Specialist | 4.78% | 58,860 |
| Dictating Machine Transcriber | 6.67% | 30,151 |
| Rewinder | 7.96% | 133 |
Foreign languages spoken by headend technicians
The most common foreign language among headend technicians is Carrier at 42.9%. The second-most popular foreign language spoken is Spanish at 42.9% and German is the third-most popular at 14.3%.
- Carrier, 42.9%
- Spanish, 42.9%
- German, 14.3%
Headend technician languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Carrier | 42.9% |
| Spanish | 42.9% |
| German | 14.3% |