In-house technician demographics and statistics in the US
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In-house technician demographics by:
In-house technician gender statistics
25.3% of in-house technicians are women and 74.7% of in-house technicians are men.
- Male, 74.7%
- Female, 25.3%
In-house technician gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Male | 74.7% |
| Female | 25.3% |
In-house technician gender pay gap
Women earn 90¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$34,446
Female income
$31,044
In-house technician gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in in-house technician positions over time. Currently, 25.3% of in-house technicians are female.
In-house technician gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 82.99% | 17.01% |
| 2011 | 81.80% | 18.20% |
| 2012 | 78.71% | 21.29% |
| 2013 | 77.72% | 22.28% |
| 2014 | 81.29% | 18.71% |
| 2015 | 77.96% | 22.04% |
| 2016 | 82.66% | 17.34% |
| 2017 | 77.60% | 22.40% |
| 2018 | 77.83% | 22.17% |
| 2019 | 72.66% | 27.34% |
| 2020 | 75.70% | 24.30% |
| 2021 | 74.74% | 25.26% |
In-house technician related jobs gender ratio
We compared in-house 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 title | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Mender | 16% | 84% |
| Hydraulic Press Servicer | 22% | 78% |
| Assigner | 34% | 66% |
| In-House Technician | 75% | 25% |
| Flooring Mechanic | 99% | 1% |
| Machine Repairman | 100% | 0% |
| Millwright Supervisor | 100% | 0% |
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In-house technician demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among in-house technicians is White, which makes up 60.7% of all in-house technicians. Comparatively, 17.5% of in-house technicians are Hispanic or Latino and 11.7% of in-house technicians are Black or African American.
- White, 60.7%
- Hispanic or Latino, 17.5%
- Black or African American, 11.7%
- Asian, 4.7%
- Unknown, 4.3%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 1.1%
In-house technician race
| In-house technician race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 60.7% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 17.5% |
| Black or African American | 11.7% |
| Asian | 4.7% |
| Unknown | 4.3% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 1.1% |
In-house technician race and ethnicity over time
See how in-house technician racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
In-house technician race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 66.89% | 12.54% | 3.37% | 14.72% |
| 2011 | 66.21% | 12.53% | 3.45% | 14.90% |
| 2012 | 66.19% | 11.98% | 3.71% | 15.27% |
| 2013 | 67.20% | 11.61% | 3.49% | 15.00% |
| 2014 | 67.64% | 11.20% | 3.60% | 14.95% |
| 2015 | 66.73% | 11.56% | 3.37% | 15.71% |
| 2016 | 65.79% | 10.84% | 3.62% | 16.58% |
| 2017 | 66.96% | 11.30% | 3.41% | 15.78% |
| 2018 | 66.70% | 11.09% | 3.66% | 15.94% |
| 2019 | 65.39% | 11.05% | 4.17% | 16.43% |
| 2020 | 61.82% | 11.61% | 3.62% | 17.61% |
| 2021 | 60.68% | 11.66% | 4.66% | 17.53% |
In-house technician wage gap by race
According to our data, white in-house technicians have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Black or african american in-house technicians have the lowest average salary at $32,462.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $33,072 |
| White | $36,569 |
| Black or African American | $32,462 |
| Asian | $35,519 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $34,774 |
Average in-house technician age
See how the average age of in-house technicians varies based on ethnicity and gender.
Male
Female
In-house technician age by race and gender
| Race | Male age | Female age |
|---|---|---|
| Black or African American | 51 | 38 |
| Unknown | 45 | 50 |
| Asian | 50 | 48 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 48 | 46 |
| White | 49 | 46 |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 50 |
In-house technician age breakdown
The average age of in-house technicians is 40+ years years old, representing 70% of the in-house technician population.
In-house technician age breakdown
| In-House Technician Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 70% |
| 30-40 years | 21% |
| 20-30 years | 9% |
In-house technician educational attainment
The most common degree for in-house technicians is bachelor's degree, with 37% of in-house technicians earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are associate degree degree at 26% and associate degree degree at 23%.
- Bachelor's, 37%
- Associate, 26%
- High School Diploma, 23%
- Diploma, 6%
- Other Degrees, 8%
In-house technicians by degree level
| In-house technician degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 37% |
| Associate | 26% |
| High School Diploma | 23% |
| Diploma | 6% |
| Other Degrees | 8% |
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In-house technician wage gap by degree level
According to the data, in-house technicians with a Bachelor's degree earn more than those without, at $38,626 annually. With a Associate degree, in-house technicians earn a median annual income of $36,991 compared to $33,711 for in-house technicians with an High School Diploma degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| High School Diploma or Less | $33,711 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $38,626 |
| Some College/ Associate Degree | $36,991 |
In-house technician employment statistics
Most in-house technicians work for a private in the manufacturing industry.
Company size where in-house technicians work
Below, you can see the size of companies where in-house technicians work.
In-house technician jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 5% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 17% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 26% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 8% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 23% |
| > 10,000 employees | 20% |
In-house technician jobs by company type
Employees with the in-house technician job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most in-house technicians prefer to work at private companies over public companies.
In-house technician jobs by sector
| Company type | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 9% |
| Public | 25% |
| Private | 57% |
| Government | 9% |
In-house technician jobs by industry
The most common industries for in-house technicians are manufacturing, health care and education.
In-house technician industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Manufacturing | 14% |
| Health Care | 11% |
| Fortune 500 | 9% |
| Education | 8% |
| Professional | 6% |
| Government | 6% |
| Hospitality | 5% |
| Retail | 5% |
| Finance | 5% |
| Technology | 5% |
| Telecommunication | 4% |
| Media | 3% |
| Construction | 3% |
| Non Profits | 3% |
| Start-up | 2% |
| Real Estate | 2% |
| Energy | 2% |
| Pharmaceutical | 1% |
| Transportation | 1% |
| Automotive | 1% |
| Utilities | 1% |
| Agriculture | 1% |
In-house technician turnover and employment statistics
In-house technician unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for in-house technicians between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
In-house technician unemployment rate by year
| Year | In-house technician unemployment rate |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 7.56% |
| 2011 | 6.50% |
| 2012 | 5.56% |
| 2013 | 4.65% |
| 2014 | 3.96% |
| 2015 | 3.77% |
| 2016 | 3.13% |
| 2017 | 3.00% |
| 2018 | 2.08% |
| 2019 | 2.11% |
| 2020 | 3.84% |
| 2021 | 3.43% |
Average in-house technician tenure
The average in-house technician stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 852 in-house technicians resumes in Zippia's database.
In-house technician tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 25% |
| 1-2 years | 35% |
| 3-4 years | 13% |
| 5-7 years | 14% |
| 8-10 years | 3% |
| 11+ years | 10% |
In-house technician LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of in-house 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Bulk Coolers Installer | 1.73% | 15,225 |
| Precision Millwright | 2.00% | 1,597 |
| In-House Technician | 2.21% | - |
| Road Service Locksmith | 3.52% | 43,883 |
| Pinsetter Mechanic Helper | 3.67% | 46,601 |
| Refrigerator Repairman | 3.71% | 250 |
| Electronic Musical Instrument Repairer | 8.86% | 8,980 |
Similar in-house technician jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Bulk Coolers Installer | 1.73% | 15,225 |
| Precision Millwright | 2.00% | 1,597 |
| Road Service Locksmith | 3.52% | 43,883 |
| Pinsetter Mechanic Helper | 3.67% | 46,601 |
| Refrigerator Repairman | 3.71% | 250 |
| Electronic Musical Instrument Repairer | 8.86% | 8,980 |
Foreign languages spoken by in-house technicians
The most common foreign language among in-house technicians is Spanish at 47.4%. The second-most popular foreign language spoken is French at 21.1% and Chinese is the third-most popular at 5.3%.
- Spanish, 47.4%
- French, 21.1%
- Chinese, 5.3%
- Vietnamese, 5.3%
- Mandarin, 5.3%
- Other, 15.6%
In-house technician languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 47.4% |
| French | 21.1% |
| Chinese | 5.3% |
| Vietnamese | 5.3% |
| Mandarin | 5.3% |
| Other | 15.6% |
