Instrument technician apprentice demographics and statistics in the US
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Instrument technician apprentice demographics by:
Instrument technician apprentice gender statistics
10.1% of instrument technician apprentices are women and 89.9% of instrument technician apprentices are men.
- Male, 89.9%
- Female, 10.1%
Instrument technician apprentice gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Male | 89.9% |
| Female | 10.1% |
Instrument technician apprentice gender pay gap
Women earn 97¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$39,474
Female income
$38,464
Instrument technician apprentice gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in instrument technician apprentice positions over time. Currently, 10.1% of instrument technician apprentices are female.
Instrument technician apprentice gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 82.93% | 17.07% |
| 2011 | 82.58% | 17.42% |
| 2012 | 83.55% | 16.45% |
| 2013 | 81.24% | 18.76% |
| 2014 | 82.56% | 17.44% |
| 2015 | 82.11% | 17.89% |
| 2016 | 82.46% | 17.54% |
| 2017 | 82.36% | 17.64% |
| 2018 | 91.33% | 8.67% |
| 2019 | 92.39% | 7.61% |
| 2020 | 91.96% | 8.04% |
| 2021 | 89.92% | 10.08% |
Instrument technician apprentice related jobs gender ratio
| Job title | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Instrument Technician Apprentice | 90% | 10% |
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Instrument technician apprentice demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among instrument technician apprentices is White, which makes up 70.8% of all instrument technician apprentices. Comparatively, 10.4% of instrument technician apprentices are Hispanic or Latino and 8.0% of instrument technician apprentices are Asian.
- White, 70.8%
- Hispanic or Latino, 10.4%
- Asian, 8.0%
- Black or African American, 6.3%
- Unknown, 4.3%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.2%
Instrument technician apprentice race
| Instrument technician apprentice race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 70.8% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 10.4% |
| Asian | 8.0% |
| Black or African American | 6.3% |
| Unknown | 4.3% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.2% |
Instrument technician apprentice race and ethnicity over time
See how instrument technician apprentice racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Instrument technician apprentice race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 73.17% | 7.08% | 7.89% | 9.54% |
| 2011 | 73.63% | 7.19% | 8.58% | 8.42% |
| 2012 | 72.65% | 7.60% | 8.91% | 8.56% |
| 2013 | 71.86% | 7.87% | 8.07% | 9.07% |
| 2014 | 73.05% | 6.71% | 8.38% | 9.25% |
| 2015 | 72.64% | 7.00% | 7.74% | 9.82% |
| 2016 | 71.43% | 7.41% | 8.23% | 10.18% |
| 2017 | 71.23% | 7.28% | 8.45% | 10.03% |
| 2018 | 74.49% | 5.93% | 7.53% | 9.83% |
| 2019 | 73.86% | 5.88% | 8.64% | 9.13% |
| 2020 | 73.04% | 5.70% | 8.67% | 9.86% |
| 2021 | 70.79% | 6.26% | 8.05% | 10.43% |
Instrument technician apprentice wage gap by race
According to our data, white instrument technician apprentices have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Black or african american instrument technician apprentices have the lowest average salary at $38,888.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $38,980 |
| White | $40,154 |
| Black or African American | $38,888 |
| Asian | $39,824 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $39,539 |
Average instrument technician apprentice age
See how the average age of instrument technician apprentices varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Instrument technician apprentice age by race and gender
| Race | Male age | Female age |
|---|---|---|
| Unknown | 51 | |
| White | 54 | 52.5 |
| Black or African American | 52 | |
| Asian | 52 | 49.5 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 48 | 54.5 |
Instrument technician apprentice age breakdown
The average age of instrument technician apprentices is 40+ years years old, representing 80% of the instrument technician apprentice population.
Instrument technician apprentice age breakdown
| Instrument Technician Apprentice Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 80% |
| 30-40 years | 13% |
| 20-30 years | 7% |
Instrument technician apprentice educational attainment
The most common degree for instrument technician apprentices is high school diploma, with 28% of instrument technician apprentices earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are associate degree degree at 26% and associate degree degree at 25%.
- High School Diploma, 28%
- Associate, 26%
- Bachelor's, 25%
- Diploma, 14%
- Other Degrees, 7%
Instrument technician apprentices by degree level
| Instrument technician apprentice degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| High School Diploma | 28% |
| Associate | 26% |
| Bachelor's | 25% |
| Diploma | 14% |
| Other Degrees | 7% |
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Instrument technician apprentice wage gap by degree level
According to the data, instrument technician apprentices with a Associate degree earn more than those without, at $39,604 annually. With a Bachelor's degree, instrument technician apprentices earn a median annual income of $39,336 compared to $38,744 for instrument technician apprentices with an High School Diploma degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| High School Diploma or Less | $38,744 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $39,336 |
| Some College/ Associate Degree | $39,604 |
Instrument technician apprentice employment statistics
Most instrument technician apprentices work for a private in the automotive industry.
Company size where instrument technician apprentices work
Below, you can see the size of companies where instrument technician apprentices work.
Instrument technician apprentice jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 7% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 20% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 25% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 8% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 21% |
| > 10,000 employees | 20% |
Instrument technician apprentice jobs by company type
Employees with the instrument technician apprentice job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most instrument technician apprentices prefer to work at private companies over public companies.
Instrument technician apprentice jobs by sector
| Company type | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 4% |
| Public | 21% |
| Private | 67% |
| Government | 8% |
Instrument technician apprentice jobs by industry
The most common industries for instrument technician apprentices are automotive, construction and retail.
Instrument technician apprentice industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Automotive | 15% |
| Construction | 11% |
| Retail | 9% |
| Fortune 500 | 9% |
| Government | 6% |
| Manufacturing | 6% |
| Technology | 6% |
| Professional | 5% |
| Health Care | 4% |
| Transportation | 3% |
| Telecommunication | 3% |
| Finance | 3% |
| Education | 3% |
| Media | 2% |
| Start-up | 2% |
| Energy | 2% |
| Pharmaceutical | 1% |
| Internet | 1% |
| Utilities | 1% |
| Non Profits | 1% |
| Insurance | 1% |
| Real Estate | 1% |
Instrument technician apprentice turnover and employment statistics
Instrument technician apprentice unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for instrument technician apprentices between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Instrument technician apprentice unemployment rate by year
| Year | Instrument technician apprentice unemployment rate |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 7.39% |
| 2011 | 6.06% |
| 2012 | 5.70% |
| 2013 | 4.72% |
| 2014 | 3.88% |
| 2015 | 3.16% |
| 2016 | 3.28% |
| 2017 | 3.12% |
| 2018 | 2.08% |
| 2019 | 3.66% |
| 2020 | 4.65% |
| 2021 | 4.69% |
Average instrument technician apprentice tenure
The average instrument technician apprentice stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 2,227 instrument technician apprentices resumes in Zippia's database.
Instrument technician apprentice tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 33% |
| 1-2 years | 37% |
| 3-4 years | 13% |
| 5-7 years | 12% |
| 8-10 years | 3% |
| 11+ years | 3% |
Instrument technician apprentice LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of instrument technician apprentices 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Instrument Person | 4.94% | 35,373 |
| Gage Designer | 5.61% | 43,996 |
| Autocad Draftsman | 5.82% | 1,553 |
| Sand Technologist | 6.29% | 46,240 |
| Instrument Technician Apprentice | 8.40% | - |
Similar instrument technician apprentice jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Instrument Person | 4.94% | 35,373 |
| Gage Designer | 5.61% | 43,996 |
| Autocad Draftsman | 5.82% | 1,553 |
| Sand Technologist | 6.29% | 46,240 |
Foreign languages spoken by instrument technician apprentices
The most common foreign language among instrument technician apprentices is Spanish at 46.6%. The second-most popular foreign language spoken is German at 10.3% and Arabic is the third-most popular at 6.9%.
- Spanish, 46.6%
- German, 10.3%
- Arabic, 6.9%
- French, 5.2%
- Chinese, 3.4%
- Other, 27.6%
Instrument technician apprentice languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 46.6% |
| German | 10.3% |
| Arabic | 6.9% |
| French | 5.2% |
| Chinese | 3.4% |
| Other | 27.6% |
