Human service technician demographics and statistics in the US
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Human service technician demographics by:
Human service technician gender statistics
72.1% of human service technicians are women and 27.9% of human service technicians are men.
- Female, 72.1%
- Male, 27.9%
Human service technician gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Female | 72.1% |
| Male | 27.9% |
Human service technician gender pay gap
Women earn 100¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$32,664
Female income
$32,504
Human service technician gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in human service technician positions over time. Currently, 72.1% of human service technicians are female.
Human service technician gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 17.07% | 82.93% |
| 2011 | 18.04% | 81.96% |
| 2012 | 28.92% | 71.08% |
| 2013 | 25.75% | 74.25% |
| 2014 | 31.17% | 68.83% |
| 2015 | 23.91% | 76.09% |
| 2016 | 17.76% | 82.24% |
| 2017 | 22.11% | 77.89% |
| 2018 | 16.50% | 83.50% |
| 2019 | 20.76% | 79.24% |
| 2020 | 20.93% | 79.07% |
| 2021 | 27.85% | 72.15% |
Human service technician related jobs gender ratio
We compared human service technicians with similar job titles to see how gender ratios vary. As you can see, car repairman and farm equipment mechanic have the biggest gender ratio gaps.
| Job title | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Phlebotomy Services Technician | 12% | 88% |
| Human Service Technician | 28% | 72% |
| Crane Mechanic | 99% | 1% |
| Farm Equipment Mechanic | 99% | 1% |
| Car Repairman | 99% | 1% |
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Human service technician demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among human service technicians is White, which makes up 72.3% of all human service technicians. Comparatively, 15.7% of human service technicians are Hispanic or Latino and 5.7% of human service technicians are Black or African American.
- White, 72.3%
- Hispanic or Latino, 15.7%
- Black or African American, 5.7%
- Unknown, 3.8%
- Asian, 1.8%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.7%
Human service technician race
| Human service technician race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 72.3% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 15.7% |
| Black or African American | 5.7% |
| Unknown | 3.8% |
| Asian | 1.8% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.7% |
Human service technician race and ethnicity over time
See how human service technician racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Human service technician race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 77.18% | 5.42% | 1.26% | 13.86% |
| 2011 | 76.19% | 5.70% | 1.01% | 15.08% |
| 2012 | 75.49% | 6.69% | 1.14% | 14.77% |
| 2013 | 74.07% | 6.16% | 1.52% | 15.53% |
| 2014 | 75.38% | 5.70% | 1.32% | 15.49% |
| 2015 | 74.39% | 5.95% | 1.21% | 16.15% |
| 2016 | 75.21% | 5.10% | 1.61% | 15.68% |
| 2017 | 76.50% | 4.80% | 1.82% | 14.20% |
| 2018 | 73.29% | 5.95% | 1.74% | 16.63% |
| 2019 | 76.00% | 5.74% | 1.35% | 14.77% |
| 2020 | 73.67% | 5.60% | 0.97% | 15.00% |
| 2021 | 72.28% | 5.67% | 1.76% | 15.70% |
Human service technician wage gap by race
According to our data, asian human service technicians have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Unknown human service technicians have the lowest average salary at $32,141.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $32,141 |
| White | $32,693 |
| Black or African American | $32,408 |
| Asian | $33,815 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $32,288 |
Average human service technician age
See how the average age of human service technicians varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Human service technician age by race and gender
| Race | Male age | Female age |
|---|---|---|
| Black or African American | 46.5 | |
| Unknown | 38 | |
| Asian | 45 | |
| Hispanic or Latino | 44 | |
| White | 44 | |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 41 |
Human service technician age breakdown
The average age of human service technicians is 40+ years years old, representing 59% of the human service technician population.
Human service technician age breakdown
| Human Service Technician Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 59% |
| 30-40 years | 26% |
| 20-30 years | 15% |
Human service technician educational attainment
The most common degree for human service technicians is bachelor's degree, with 45% of human service technicians earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are associate degree degree at 25% and associate degree degree at 14%.
- Bachelor's, 45%
- Associate, 25%
- High School Diploma, 14%
- Master's, 5%
- Other Degrees, 11%
Human service technicians by degree level
| Human service technician degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 45% |
| Associate | 25% |
| High School Diploma | 14% |
| Master's | 5% |
| Other Degrees | 11% |
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Human service technician wage gap by degree level
According to the data, human service technicians with a Bachelor's degree earn more than those without, at $33,857 annually. With a Associate degree, human service technicians earn a median annual income of $33,203 compared to $32,878 for human service technicians with an High School Diploma degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| High School Diploma or Less | $32,878 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $33,857 |
| Some College/ Associate Degree | $33,203 |
Human service technician employment statistics
Most human service technicians work for a private in the health care industry.
Company size where human service technicians work
Below, you can see the size of companies where human service technicians work.
Human service technician jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 8% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 19% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 36% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 14% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 16% |
| > 10,000 employees | 7% |
Human service technician jobs by company type
Employees with the human service technician job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most human service technicians prefer to work at private companies over government companies.
Human service technician jobs by sector
| Company type | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 8% |
| Public | 7% |
| Private | 59% |
| Government | 26% |
Human service technician jobs by industry
The most common industries for human service technicians are health care, government and professional.
Human service technician industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Health Care | 33% |
| Government | 20% |
| Professional | 9% |
| Education | 6% |
| Non Profits | 5% |
| Construction | 4% |
| Retail | 3% |
| Manufacturing | 3% |
| Finance | 3% |
| Transportation | 2% |
| Media | 2% |
| Start-up | 2% |
| Fortune 500 | 2% |
| Technology | 2% |
| Pharmaceutical | 1% |
| Telecommunication | 1% |
| Internet | 1% |
| Hospitality | 1% |
| Agriculture | 1% |
| Insurance | 1% |
Human service technician turnover and employment statistics
Human service technician unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for human service technicians between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Human service technician unemployment rate by year
| Year | Human service technician unemployment rate |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 7.08% |
| 2011 | 6.17% |
| 2012 | 4.03% |
| 2013 | 4.34% |
| 2014 | 4.29% |
| 2015 | 3.08% |
| 2016 | 2.35% |
| 2017 | 2.41% |
| 2018 | 1.70% |
| 2019 | 2.04% |
| 2020 | 3.35% |
| 2021 | 2.80% |
Average human service technician tenure
The average human service technician stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 1,523 human service technicians resumes in Zippia's database.
Human service technician tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 22% |
| 1-2 years | 30% |
| 3-4 years | 14% |
| 5-7 years | 17% |
| 8-10 years | 7% |
| 11+ years | 10% |
Human service technician LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of human service 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Human Service Technician | 1.31% | - |
| Diesel Mechanic Helper | 1.79% | 60,598 |
| Auto Radiator Specialist | 2.20% | 23,659 |
| Aircraft Worker | 2.41% | 24,269 |
| Tire Repairer | 3.57% | 7,450 |
| Paintless Dent Repair Technician | 3.73% | 160,198 |
| Motorcycle Technician | 5.18% | 46,917 |
Similar human service technician jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Diesel Mechanic Helper | 1.79% | 60,598 |
| Auto Radiator Specialist | 2.20% | 23,659 |
| Aircraft Worker | 2.41% | 24,269 |
| Tire Repairer | 3.57% | 7,450 |
| Paintless Dent Repair Technician | 3.73% | 160,198 |
| Motorcycle Technician | 5.18% | 46,917 |
Foreign languages spoken by human service technicians
The most common foreign language among human service technicians is Spanish at 75.0%. The second-most popular foreign language spoken is French at 4.5% and Greek is the third-most popular at 4.5%.
- Spanish, 75.0%
- French, 4.5%
- Greek, 4.5%
- Tagalog, 4.5%
- Italian, 4.5%
- Other, 7.0%
Human service technician languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 75.0% |
| French | 4.5% |
| Greek | 4.5% |
| Tagalog | 4.5% |
| Italian | 4.5% |
| Other | 7.0% |
