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Hvac controls technician demographics and statistics in the US

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Hvac controls technician gender statistics

5.1% of hvac controls technicians are women and 94.9% of hvac controls technicians are men.
  • Male, 94.9%
  • Female, 5.1%

Hvac controls technician gender ratio

GenderPercentages
Male94.9%
Female5.1%

Hvac controls technician gender pay gap

Women earn 87¢ for every $1 earned by men

male-income
Male income
$53,888
female-income
Female income
$46,861

Hvac controls technician gender ratio over time

This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in hvac controls technician positions over time. Currently, 5.1% of hvac controls technicians are female.
Male
Female
100%
80%
60%
40%
20%
0%
2010
2011
2012
2013
2014
2015
2016
2017
2018
2019
2020
2021

Hvac controls technician gender ratio by year

YearMaleFemale
201096.26%3.74%
201197.70%2.30%
201296.67%3.33%
201396.39%3.61%
201496.50%3.50%
201597.60%2.40%
201696.87%3.13%
201796.44%3.56%
201895.04%4.96%
201995.48%4.52%
202095.85%4.15%
202194.94%5.06%

Hvac controls technician related jobs gender ratio

We compared hvac controls technicians with similar job titles to see how gender ratios vary. As you can see, millwright supervisor and machine repairman have the biggest gender ratio gaps.

Job titleMaleFemale
Mender16%84%
Hydraulic Press Servicer22%78%
Assigner34%66%
Hvac Controls Technician95%5%
Flooring Mechanic99%1%
Machine Repairman100%0%
Millwright Supervisor100%0%

Hvac controls technician demographics by race

The most common ethnicity among hvac controls technicians is White, which makes up 66.9% of all hvac controls technicians. Comparatively, 17.1% of hvac controls technicians are Hispanic or Latino and 8.4% of hvac controls technicians are Black or African American.
  • White, 66.9%
  • Hispanic or Latino, 17.1%
  • Black or African American, 8.4%
  • Unknown, 4.2%
  • Asian, 2.7%
  • American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.7%

Hvac controls technician race

Hvac controls technician racePercentages
White66.9%
Hispanic or Latino17.1%
Black or African American8.4%
Unknown4.2%
Asian2.7%
American Indian and Alaska Native0.7%

Hvac controls technician race and ethnicity over time

See how hvac controls technician racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.

Hvac controls technician race and ethnicity by year

YearWhiteBlack or African AmericanAsianHispanic or Latino
201073.82%8.81%2.67%12.41%
201175.15%8.10%1.92%12.69%
201273.42%9.57%2.37%12.60%
201373.74%9.06%2.43%13.01%
201472.81%8.93%2.43%14.17%
201572.14%8.41%2.17%14.63%
201671.47%9.00%2.22%14.94%
201770.45%8.19%2.39%16.35%
201870.41%8.91%2.06%16.22%
201971.52%8.11%2.45%15.19%
202067.74%8.82%2.98%15.78%
202166.87%8.40%2.67%17.14%

Hvac controls technician wage gap by race

According to our data, white hvac controls technicians have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Black or african american hvac controls technicians have the lowest average salary at $49,955.
$58,000
$56,000
$54,000
$52,000
$50,000
$48,000
Unknown
White
Black or African American
Asian
Hispanic or Latino
EthnicitySalary
Unknown$55,975
White$56,201
Black or African American$49,955
Asian$53,384
Hispanic or Latino$54,165

Average hvac controls technician age

See how the average age of hvac controls technicians varies based on ethnicity and gender.
Male
Female

Hvac controls technician age by race and gender

RaceMale ageFemale age
Black or African American44
Unknown38
Asian40.5
Hispanic or Latino3838.5
White3935
American Indian and Alaska Native43

Hvac controls technician age breakdown

The average age of hvac controls technicians is 40+ years years old, representing 49% of the hvac controls technician population.

40+ years

30-40 years

20-30 years


Hvac controls technician age breakdown

Hvac Controls Technician YearsPercentages
40+ years49%
30-40 years28%
20-30 years23%

Hvac controls technician educational attainment

The most common degree for hvac controls technicians is associate degree, with 49% of hvac controls technicians earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are bachelor's degree degree at 21% and bachelor's degree degree at 16%.
  • Associate, 49%
  • Bachelor's, 21%
  • High School Diploma, 16%
  • Master's, 3%
  • Other Degrees, 11%

Hvac controls technicians by degree level

Hvac controls technician degreePercentages
Associate49%
Bachelor's21%
High School Diploma16%
Master's3%
Other Degrees11%

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Hvac controls technician wage gap by degree level

According to the data, hvac controls technicians with a Bachelor's degree earn more than those without, at $56,634 annually. With a Associate degree, hvac controls technicians earn a median annual income of $56,315 compared to $52,939 for hvac controls technicians with an High School Diploma degree.
$57,000
$56,000
$55,000
$54,000
$53,000
$52,000
High School Diploma or Less
Bachelor's Degree
Some College/ Associate Degree
EducationSalary
High School Diploma or Less$52,939
Bachelor's Degree$56,634
Some College/ Associate Degree$56,315

Hvac controls technician employment statistics

Most hvac controls technicians work for a private in the education industry.

Company size where hvac controls technicians work

Below, you can see the size of companies where hvac controls technicians work.

< 50 employees

50 - 100 employees

100 - 500 employees

500 - 1,000 employees

1,000 - 10,000 employees

> 10,000

Hvac controls technician jobs by employer size

Company sizePercentages
< 50 employees6%
50 - 100 employees21%
100 - 500 employees29%
500 - 1,000 employees5%
1,000 - 10,000 employees20%
> 10,000 employees19%

Hvac controls technician jobs by company type

Employees with the hvac controls technician job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most hvac controls technicians prefer to work at private companies over education companies.

Education

Public

Private

Government

Hvac controls technician jobs by sector

Company typePercentages
Education21%
Public15%
Private60%
Government3%

Hvac controls technician jobs by industry

The most common industries for hvac controls technicians are education, professional and manufacturing.

Education

Professional

Manufacturing

Construction

Fortune 500

Hvac controls technician turnover and employment statistics

Hvac controls technician unemployment rate over time

The unemployment rate for hvac controls technicians between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.

Hvac controls technician unemployment rate by year

YearHvac controls technician unemployment rate
201010.54%
20118.94%
20127.80%
20135.99%
20143.99%
20154.74%
20162.85%
20173.23%
20182.14%
20192.81%
20203.03%
20213.78%

Average hvac controls technician tenure

The average hvac controls technician stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 310 hvac controls technicians resumes in Zippia's database.

Less than one year

1-2 years

3-4 years

5-7 years

8-10 years

11+ years

Hvac controls technician tenure statistics

Number of yearsPercentages
Less than 1 year14%
1-2 years34%
3-4 years21%
5-7 years14%
8-10 years8%
11+ years10%

Hvac controls technician LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs

Review the percent of hvac controls technicians that are members of the LGBT community. You can see how this compares to similar jobs in the chart below.
Job titleLGBTJob openings
Hvac Controls Technician1.73%-
Millwright2.00%102,942
Safe Technician3.52%24,026
Street Light Repairer3.67%4,729
Vacuum Repairer3.71%3,615
Telephone Lineman3.93%2,834
Repairing Calibrator8.86%25

Similar hvac controls technician jobs LGBT demographics

ProfessionPercentages of LGBT Job openings
Millwright2.00%102,942
Safe Technician3.52%24,026
Street Light Repairer3.67%4,729
Vacuum Repairer3.71%3,615
Telephone Lineman3.93%2,834
Repairing Calibrator8.86%25

Foreign languages spoken by hvac controls technicians

The most common foreign language among hvac controls technicians is Carrier at 50.0%. The second-most popular foreign language spoken is Spanish at 40.0% and Portuguese is the third-most popular at 10.0%.
  • Carrier, 50.0%
  • Spanish, 40.0%
  • Portuguese, 10.0%

Hvac controls technician languages spoken

Foreign languagePercentages
Carrier50.0%
Spanish40.0%
Portuguese10.0%

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Hvac controls technician location demographics

The amount you can make as a hvac controls technician can depend on where you live. For example, the highest salary of hvac controls technicians is $76,396. Use our chart to find out where that salary is located.

Where do hvac controls technicians earn the most?

Hvac controls technicians earn the most in Alaska, where the average hvac controls technician salary is $78,589. The map here shows where hvac controls technicians earn the highest salaries in the U.S. The darker areas across the 50 states highlight the highest salaries.
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