Hematology technician demographics and statistics in the US
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Hematology technician demographics by:
Hematology technician gender statistics
65.1% of hematology technicians are women and 34.9% of hematology technicians are men.
- Female, 65.1%
- Male, 34.9%
Hematology technician gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Female | 65.1% |
| Male | 34.9% |
Hematology technician gender pay gap
Women earn 97¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$48,914
Female income
$47,362
Hematology technician gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in hematology technician positions over time. Currently, 65.1% of hematology technicians are female.
Hematology technician gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 33.83% | 66.17% |
| 2011 | 31.79% | 68.21% |
| 2012 | 33.03% | 66.97% |
| 2013 | 31.64% | 68.36% |
| 2014 | 32.45% | 67.55% |
| 2015 | 32.73% | 67.27% |
| 2016 | 34.45% | 65.55% |
| 2017 | 33.43% | 66.57% |
| 2018 | 35.19% | 64.81% |
| 2019 | 36.98% | 63.02% |
| 2020 | 37.86% | 62.14% |
| 2021 | 34.92% | 65.08% |
Hematology technician related jobs gender ratio
We compared hematology 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% |
| Hematology Technician | 35% | 65% |
| Driver/Technician | 93% | 7% |
| Armorer Technician | 95% | 5% |
| Guitar Technician | 96% | 4% |
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Hematology technician demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among hematology technicians is White, which makes up 56.0% of all hematology technicians. Comparatively, 17.4% of hematology technicians are Hispanic or Latino and 11.0% of hematology technicians are Asian.
- White, 56.0%
- Hispanic or Latino, 17.4%
- Asian, 11.0%
- Black or African American, 9.6%
- Unknown, 5.1%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.9%
Hematology technician race
| Hematology technician race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 56.0% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 17.4% |
| Asian | 11.0% |
| Black or African American | 9.6% |
| Unknown | 5.1% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.9% |
Hematology technician race and ethnicity over time
See how hematology technician racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Hematology technician race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 63.42% | 9.73% | 10.52% | 13.66% |
| 2011 | 63.51% | 9.74% | 10.56% | 12.90% |
| 2012 | 62.56% | 10.51% | 10.41% | 13.83% |
| 2013 | 62.98% | 9.96% | 10.45% | 14.04% |
| 2014 | 63.00% | 10.34% | 10.27% | 13.68% |
| 2015 | 61.01% | 11.75% | 10.44% | 13.79% |
| 2016 | 61.99% | 10.68% | 10.27% | 14.16% |
| 2017 | 61.28% | 10.36% | 10.50% | 15.15% |
| 2018 | 61.18% | 10.67% | 9.62% | 15.22% |
| 2019 | 58.97% | 10.79% | 11.81% | 15.58% |
| 2020 | 57.51% | 10.85% | 11.10% | 15.44% |
| 2021 | 56.03% | 9.63% | 11.03% | 17.38% |
Hematology technician wage gap by race
According to our data, asian hematology technicians have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Black or african american hematology technicians have the lowest average salary at $46,607.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $48,305 |
| White | $49,222 |
| Black or African American | $46,607 |
| Asian | $51,730 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $48,844 |
Average hematology technician age
See how the average age of hematology technicians varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Female
Hematology technician age by race and gender
| Race | Male age | Female age |
|---|---|---|
| Black or African American | 46 | 42 |
| Unknown | 35 | 39 |
| Asian | 43.5 | 45 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 38 | 38 |
| White | 41 | 48 |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 44.5 |
Hematology technician age breakdown
The average age of hematology technicians is 40+ years years old, representing 59% of the hematology technician population.
Hematology technician age breakdown
| Hematology Technician Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 59% |
| 30-40 years | 23% |
| 20-30 years | 18% |
Hematology technician educational attainment
The most common degree for hematology technicians is bachelor's degree, with 54% of hematology technicians earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are associate degree degree at 28% and associate degree degree at 9%.
- Bachelor's, 54%
- Associate, 28%
- Master's, 9%
- Diploma, 4%
- Other Degrees, 5%
Hematology technicians by degree level
| Hematology technician degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 54% |
| Associate | 28% |
| Master's | 9% |
| Diploma | 4% |
| Other Degrees | 5% |
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Hematology technician wage gap by degree level
According to the data, hematology technicians with a Master's degree earn more than those without, at $55,709 annually. With a Doctorate degree, hematology technicians earn a median annual income of $54,955 compared to $53,818 for hematology technicians with an Bachelor's degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| Master's Degree | $55,709 |
| High School Diploma or Less | $41,399 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $53,818 |
| Doctorate Degree | $54,955 |
| Some College/ Associate Degree | $47,515 |
Hematology technician employment statistics
Most hematology technicians work for a private in the health care industry.
Company size where hematology technicians work
Below, you can see the size of companies where hematology technicians work.
Hematology technician jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 2% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 6% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 21% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 10% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 35% |
| > 10,000 employees | 27% |
Hematology technician jobs by company type
Employees with the hematology technician job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most hematology technicians prefer to work at private companies over public companies.
Hematology technician jobs by sector
| Company type | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 5% |
| Public | 18% |
| Private | 74% |
| Government | 3% |
Hematology technician jobs by industry
The most common industries for hematology technicians are health care, pharmaceutical and education.
Hematology technician industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Health Care | 75% |
| Fortune 500 | 6% |
| Pharmaceutical | 4% |
| Education | 4% |
| Manufacturing | 4% |
| Technology | 4% |
| Government | 2% |
| Professional | 2% |
Hematology technician turnover and employment statistics
Hematology technician unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for hematology technicians between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Hematology technician unemployment rate by year
| Year | Hematology technician unemployment rate |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 3.81% |
| 2011 | 3.25% |
| 2012 | 3.60% |
| 2013 | 3.61% |
| 2014 | 2.96% |
| 2015 | 2.58% |
| 2016 | 2.17% |
| 2017 | 1.79% |
| 2018 | 1.99% |
| 2019 | 1.76% |
| 2020 | 1.93% |
| 2021 | 1.96% |
Average hematology technician tenure
The average hematology technician stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 133 hematology technicians resumes in Zippia's database.
Hematology technician tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 17% |
| 1-2 years | 35% |
| 3-4 years | 14% |
| 5-7 years | 15% |
| 8-10 years | 5% |
| 11+ years | 13% |
Hematology technician LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of hematology 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Certified Pharmacist Technician | 5.02% | 113,033 |
| Pediatric Dental Hygienist | 6.89% | 39,062 |
| Hematology Technician | 8.24% | - |
| Certified Coding Specialist | 9.29% | 62,432 |
| Optical Manager | 12.53% | 6,274 |
| Endoscopic Technician | 12.80% | 48,259 |
| Supervisor Nuclear Medicine | 21.93% | 12,974 |
Similar hematology technician jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Certified Pharmacist Technician | 5.02% | 113,033 |
| Pediatric Dental Hygienist | 6.89% | 39,062 |
| Certified Coding Specialist | 9.29% | 62,432 |
| Optical Manager | 12.53% | 6,274 |
| Endoscopic Technician | 12.80% | 48,259 |
| Supervisor Nuclear Medicine | 21.93% | 12,974 |
Foreign languages spoken by hematology technicians
The most common foreign language among hematology technicians is Spanish at 50.0%. The second-most popular foreign language spoken is Xiang at 25.0% and Italian is the third-most popular at 25.0%.
- Spanish, 50.0%
- Xiang, 25.0%
- Italian, 25.0%
Hematology technician languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 50.0% |
| Xiang | 25.0% |
| Italian | 25.0% |