Identification technician demographics and statistics in the US
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Identification technician gender statistics
61.4% of identification technicians are women and 38.6% of identification technicians are men.
- Female, 61.4%
- Male, 38.6%
Identification technician gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Female | 61.4% |
| Male | 38.6% |
Identification technician gender pay gap
Women earn 85¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$48,679
Female income
$41,422
Identification technician gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in identification technician positions over time. Currently, 61.4% of identification technicians are female.
Identification technician gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 40.87% | 59.13% |
| 2011 | 41.69% | 58.31% |
| 2012 | 37.09% | 62.91% |
| 2013 | 37.09% | 62.91% |
| 2014 | 39.49% | 60.51% |
| 2015 | 36.45% | 63.55% |
| 2016 | 38.18% | 61.82% |
| 2017 | 34.32% | 65.68% |
| 2018 | 36.82% | 63.18% |
| 2019 | 38.34% | 61.66% |
| 2020 | 36.40% | 63.60% |
| 2021 | 38.64% | 61.36% |
Identification technician related jobs gender ratio
We compared identification technicians with similar job titles to see how gender ratios vary. As you can see, deputy sheriff-k9 handler and fugitive investigator have the biggest gender ratio gaps.
| Job title | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Matron | 8% | 92% |
| Deputy Treasurer | 19% | 81% |
| Unemployment Examiner | 29% | 71% |
| Identification Technician | 39% | 61% |
| Town Marshal | 96% | 4% |
| Fugitive Investigator | 97% | 3% |
| Deputy Sheriff-K9 Handler | 98% | 2% |
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Identification technician demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among identification technicians is White, which makes up 62.6% of all identification technicians. Comparatively, 17.0% of identification technicians are Hispanic or Latino and 11.9% of identification technicians are Black or African American.
- White, 62.6%
- Hispanic or Latino, 17.0%
- Black or African American, 11.9%
- Unknown, 5.0%
- Asian, 2.8%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.7%
Identification technician race
| Identification technician race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 62.6% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 17.0% |
| Black or African American | 11.9% |
| Unknown | 5.0% |
| Asian | 2.8% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.7% |
Identification technician race and ethnicity over time
See how identification technician racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Identification technician race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 67.82% | 11.54% | 2.60% | 15.43% |
| 2011 | 66.12% | 13.78% | 1.97% | 14.85% |
| 2012 | 65.75% | 12.61% | 3.03% | 15.80% |
| 2013 | 65.02% | 13.36% | 1.97% | 17.41% |
| 2014 | 68.35% | 11.69% | 1.79% | 15.83% |
| 2015 | 66.47% | 10.84% | 2.76% | 16.96% |
| 2016 | 65.63% | 11.55% | 3.06% | 16.98% |
| 2017 | 65.57% | 12.11% | 2.80% | 17.13% |
| 2018 | 64.32% | 12.47% | 2.96% | 16.76% |
| 2019 | 65.80% | 10.35% | 2.49% | 18.36% |
| 2020 | 61.92% | 11.58% | 3.00% | 19.05% |
| 2021 | 62.58% | 11.93% | 2.83% | 17.00% |
Identification technician wage gap by race
According to our data, asian identification technicians have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Unknown identification technicians have the lowest average salary at $44,728.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $44,728 |
| White | $48,532 |
| Black or African American | $45,456 |
| Asian | $53,467 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $51,812 |
Average identification technician age
See how the average age of identification technicians varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Identification technician age by race and gender
| Race | Male age | Female age |
|---|---|---|
| Unknown | 41 | 46.5 |
| White | 44 | 46 |
| Black or African American | 49 | 50 |
| Asian | 48.5 | |
| Hispanic or Latino | 43 | 40 |
Identification technician age breakdown
The average age of identification technicians is 40+ years years old, representing 69% of the identification technician population.
Identification technician age breakdown
| Identification Technician Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 69% |
| 30-40 years | 27% |
| 20-30 years | 4% |
Identification technician educational attainment
The most common degree for identification technicians is bachelor's degree, with 41% of identification technicians earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are associate degree degree at 32% and associate degree degree at 13%.
- Bachelor's, 41%
- Associate, 32%
- Master's, 13%
- High School Diploma, 12%
- Other Degrees, 2%
Identification technicians by degree level
| Identification technician degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 41% |
| Associate | 32% |
| Master's | 13% |
| High School Diploma | 12% |
| Other Degrees | 2% |
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Identification technician wage gap by degree level
According to the data, identification technicians with a Master's degree earn more than those without, at $57,923 annually. With a Bachelor's degree, identification technicians earn a median annual income of $54,609 compared to $42,958 for identification technicians with an Associate degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| Master's Degree | $57,923 |
| High School Diploma or Less | $38,427 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $54,609 |
| Some College/ Associate Degree | $42,958 |
Identification technician employment statistics
Most identification technicians work for a government in the government industry.
Company size where identification technicians work
Below, you can see the size of companies where identification technicians work.
Identification technician jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 5% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 14% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 23% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 42% |
| > 10,000 employees | 16% |
Identification technician jobs by company type
Employees with the identification technician job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most identification technicians prefer to work at government companies over private companies.
Identification technician jobs by sector
| Company type | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 10% |
| Public | 8% |
| Private | 30% |
| Government | 53% |
Identification technician jobs by industry
The most common industries for identification technicians are government, education and manufacturing.
Identification technician industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Government | 53% |
| Education | 8% |
| Manufacturing | 8% |
| Technology | 8% |
| Insurance | 8% |
| Non Profits | 5% |
| Transportation | 3% |
| Utilities | 3% |
| Health Care | 3% |
| Professional | 3% |
| Retail | 3% |
Identification technician turnover and employment statistics
Identification technician unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for identification technicians between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Identification technician unemployment rate by year
| Year | Identification technician unemployment rate |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 1.65% |
| 2011 | 2.50% |
| 2012 | 2.26% |
| 2013 | 2.05% |
| 2014 | 1.64% |
| 2015 | 1.40% |
| 2016 | 1.43% |
| 2017 | 1.22% |
| 2018 | 1.60% |
| 2019 | 1.17% |
| 2020 | 1.05% |
| 2021 | 1.42% |
Average identification technician tenure
The average identification technician stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 150 identification technicians resumes in Zippia's database.
Identification technician tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 16% |
| 1-2 years | 30% |
| 3-4 years | 14% |
| 5-7 years | 17% |
| 8-10 years | 10% |
| 11+ years | 13% |
Identification technician LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of identification 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Corporation Officer | 5.55% | 57,655 |
| Police Cadet | 7.15% | 94,220 |
| Identification Technician | 8.65% | - |
| City Bailiff | 11.11% | 5,122 |
Similar identification technician jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Corporation Officer | 5.55% | 57,655 |
| Police Cadet | 7.15% | 94,220 |
| City Bailiff | 11.11% | 5,122 |
Foreign languages spoken by identification technicians
- Spanish, 83.3%
- Polish, 16.7%
Identification technician languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 83.3% |
| Polish | 16.7% |