Health physics technician demographics and statistics in the US
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Health physics technician gender statistics
27.6% of health physics technicians are women and 72.4% of health physics technicians are men.
- Male, 72.4%
- Female, 27.6%
Health physics technician gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Male | 72.4% |
| Female | 27.6% |
Health physics technician gender pay gap
Women earn 94¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$51,831
Female income
$48,482
Health physics technician gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in health physics technician positions over time. Currently, 27.6% of health physics technicians are female.
Health physics technician gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 76.14% | 23.86% |
| 2011 | 73.92% | 26.08% |
| 2012 | 73.50% | 26.50% |
| 2013 | 76.36% | 23.64% |
| 2014 | 74.62% | 25.38% |
| 2015 | 74.64% | 25.36% |
| 2016 | 74.16% | 25.84% |
| 2017 | 75.22% | 24.78% |
| 2018 | 75.52% | 24.48% |
| 2019 | 71.41% | 28.59% |
| 2020 | 73.80% | 26.20% |
| 2021 | 72.44% | 27.56% |
Health physics technician related jobs gender ratio
We compared health physics 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% |
| Health Physics Technician | 72% | 28% |
| Hot Cell Technician | 97% | 3% |
| Chemical Compounder | 98% | 2% |
| Precision Crop Manager | 98% | 2% |
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Health physics technician demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among health physics technicians is White, which makes up 61.4% of all health physics technicians. Comparatively, 15.1% of health physics technicians are Hispanic or Latino and 9.8% of health physics technicians are Black or African American.
- White, 61.4%
- Hispanic or Latino, 15.1%
- Black or African American, 9.8%
- Asian, 6.6%
- Unknown, 6.0%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 1.1%
Health physics technician race
| Health physics technician race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 61.4% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 15.1% |
| Black or African American | 9.8% |
| Asian | 6.6% |
| Unknown | 6.0% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 1.1% |
Health physics technician race and ethnicity over time
See how health physics technician racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Health physics technician race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 72.23% | 8.06% | 4.73% | 11.13% |
| 2011 | 69.32% | 9.84% | 6.15% | 10.40% |
| 2012 | 71.04% | 8.92% | 6.11% | 9.94% |
| 2013 | 68.90% | 9.65% | 6.19% | 11.28% |
| 2014 | 69.07% | 9.51% | 6.46% | 11.00% |
| 2015 | 67.71% | 9.32% | 6.07% | 12.66% |
| 2016 | 68.24% | 9.91% | 6.13% | 11.91% |
| 2017 | 66.01% | 8.57% | 6.70% | 14.15% |
| 2018 | 66.77% | 8.26% | 7.68% | 12.87% |
| 2019 | 68.16% | 7.95% | 6.26% | 13.06% |
| 2020 | 63.90% | 10.12% | 6.76% | 12.29% |
| 2021 | 61.44% | 9.84% | 6.57% | 15.12% |
Health physics technician wage gap by race
According to our data, unknown health physics technicians have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Black or african american health physics technicians have the lowest average salary at $50,989.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $53,529 |
| White | $51,721 |
| Black or African American | $50,989 |
| Asian | $51,018 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $51,940 |
Average health physics technician age
See how the average age of health physics technicians varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Health physics 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 |
Health physics technician age breakdown
The average age of health physics technicians is 40+ years years old, representing 40% of the health physics technician population.
Health physics technician age breakdown
| Health Physics Technician Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 40% |
| 30-40 years | 26% |
| 20-30 years | 33% |
Health physics technician educational attainment
The most common degree for health physics technicians is bachelor's degree, with 48% of health physics technicians earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are associate degree degree at 34% and associate degree degree at 8%.
- Bachelor's, 48%
- Associate, 34%
- High School Diploma, 8%
- Master's, 5%
- Other Degrees, 5%
Health physics technicians by degree level
| Health physics technician degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 48% |
| Associate | 34% |
| High School Diploma | 8% |
| Master's | 5% |
| Other Degrees | 5% |
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Health physics technician wage gap by degree level
According to the data, health physics technicians with a Master's degree earn more than those without, at $57,415 annually. With a Associate degree, health physics technicians earn a median annual income of $49,963 compared to $46,924 for health physics technicians with an Bachelor's degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| Master's Degree | $57,415 |
| High School Diploma or Less | $44,294 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $46,924 |
| Some College/ Associate Degree | $49,963 |
Health physics technician employment statistics
Most health physics technicians work for a private in the energy industry.
Company size where health physics technicians work
Below, you can see the size of companies where health physics technicians work.
Health physics technician jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 3% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 13% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 20% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 8% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 28% |
| > 10,000 employees | 28% |
Health physics technician jobs by company type
Employees with the health physics technician job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most health physics technicians prefer to work at private companies over public companies.
Health physics technician jobs by sector
| Company type | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 13% |
| Public | 32% |
| Private | 46% |
| Government | 8% |
Health physics technician jobs by industry
The most common industries for health physics technicians are energy, technology and education.
Health physics technician industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Energy | 14% |
| Technology | 12% |
| Education | 11% |
| Fortune 500 | 11% |
| Manufacturing | 9% |
| Utilities | 8% |
| Health Care | 8% |
| Professional | 8% |
| Government | 5% |
| Construction | 3% |
| Finance | 2% |
| Media | 2% |
| Non Profits | 2% |
| Start-up | 2% |
| Pharmaceutical | 1% |
| Internet | 1% |
| Real Estate | 1% |
| Automotive | 1% |
| Hospitality | 1% |
Health physics technician turnover and employment statistics
Health physics technician unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for health physics technicians between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Health physics technician unemployment rate by year
| Year | Health physics 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 health physics technician tenure
The average health physics technician stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 620 health physics technicians resumes in Zippia's database.
Health physics technician tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 35% |
| 1-2 years | 26% |
| 3-4 years | 11% |
| 5-7 years | 13% |
| 8-10 years | 4% |
| 11+ years | 10% |
Health physics technician LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of health physics 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Laboratory Internship | 5.71% | 90,970 |
| Food Analyst | 7.88% | 48,479 |
| Health Physics Technician | 8.16% | - |
| Chemical Compounder | 9.49% | 2,451 |
Similar health physics technician jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Laboratory Internship | 5.71% | 90,970 |
| Food Analyst | 7.88% | 48,479 |
| Chemical Compounder | 9.49% | 2,451 |
Foreign languages spoken by health physics technicians
The most common foreign language among health physics technicians is Spanish at 33.3%. The second-most popular foreign language spoken is Russian at 22.2% and French is the third-most popular at 22.2%.
- Spanish, 33.3%
- Russian, 22.2%
- French, 22.2%
- German, 11.1%
- Arabic, 11.1%
Health physics technician languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 33.3% |
| Russian | 22.2% |
| French | 22.2% |
| German | 11.1% |
| Arabic | 11.1% |
