Junior engineering technician demographics and statistics in the US
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Junior engineering technician gender statistics
15.8% of junior engineering technicians are women and 84.2% of junior engineering technicians are men.
- Male, 84.2%
- Female, 15.8%
Junior engineering technician gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Male | 84.2% |
| Female | 15.8% |
Junior engineering technician gender pay gap
Women earn 90¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$56,420
Female income
$50,735
Junior engineering technician gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in junior engineering technician positions over time. Currently, 15.8% of junior engineering technicians are female.
Junior engineering technician gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 87.07% | 12.93% |
| 2011 | 86.80% | 13.20% |
| 2012 | 87.57% | 12.43% |
| 2013 | 85.73% | 14.27% |
| 2014 | 86.78% | 13.22% |
| 2015 | 86.43% | 13.57% |
| 2016 | 86.70% | 13.30% |
| 2017 | 86.63% | 13.37% |
| 2018 | 85.21% | 14.79% |
| 2019 | 84.09% | 15.91% |
| 2020 | 85.24% | 14.76% |
| 2021 | 84.21% | 15.79% |
Junior engineering technician related jobs gender ratio
| Job title | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Junior Engineering Technician | 84% | 16% |
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Junior engineering technician demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among junior engineering technicians is White, which makes up 59.5% of all junior engineering technicians. Comparatively, 16.5% of junior engineering technicians are Hispanic or Latino and 9.4% of junior engineering technicians are Black or African American.
- White, 59.5%
- Hispanic or Latino, 16.5%
- Black or African American, 9.4%
- Asian, 9.0%
- Unknown, 4.9%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.7%
Junior engineering technician race
| Junior engineering technician race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 59.5% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 16.5% |
| Black or African American | 9.4% |
| Asian | 9.0% |
| Unknown | 4.9% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.7% |
Junior engineering technician race and ethnicity over time
See how junior engineering technician racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Junior engineering technician race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 64.78% | 9.59% | 8.75% | 14.31% |
| 2011 | 65.24% | 9.70% | 9.43% | 13.19% |
| 2012 | 64.26% | 10.11% | 9.77% | 13.33% |
| 2013 | 63.48% | 10.38% | 8.93% | 13.84% |
| 2014 | 64.66% | 9.22% | 9.24% | 14.02% |
| 2015 | 64.25% | 9.51% | 8.60% | 14.59% |
| 2016 | 63.04% | 9.92% | 9.09% | 14.95% |
| 2017 | 62.84% | 9.79% | 9.31% | 14.80% |
| 2018 | 62.82% | 8.94% | 9.26% | 16.00% |
| 2019 | 63.27% | 8.67% | 9.16% | 16.10% |
| 2020 | 61.21% | 8.02% | 9.44% | 16.07% |
| 2021 | 59.55% | 9.37% | 9.02% | 16.51% |
Junior engineering technician wage gap by race
According to our data, asian junior engineering technicians have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Black or african american junior engineering technicians have the lowest average salary at $55,122.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $56,687 |
| White | $56,737 |
| Black or African American | $55,122 |
| Asian | $57,877 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $55,716 |
Average junior engineering technician age
See how the average age of junior engineering technicians varies based on ethnicity and gender.
Male
Female
Junior engineering technician age by race and gender
| Race | Male age | Female age |
|---|---|---|
| Black or African American | 46 | 48 |
| Unknown | 43 | 45.5 |
| Asian | 50 | 47 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 42 | 44 |
| White | 46.5 | 47 |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 47 |
Junior engineering technician age breakdown
The average age of junior engineering technicians is 40+ years years old, representing 64% of the junior engineering technician population.
Junior engineering technician age breakdown
| Junior Engineering Technician Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 64% |
| 30-40 years | 24% |
| 20-30 years | 12% |
Junior engineering technician educational attainment
The most common degree for junior engineering technicians is bachelor's degree, with 48% of junior engineering technicians earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are associate degree degree at 32% and associate degree degree at 10%.
- Bachelor's, 48%
- Associate, 32%
- High School Diploma, 10%
- Master's, 3%
- Other Degrees, 7%
Junior engineering technicians by degree level
| Junior engineering technician degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 48% |
| Associate | 32% |
| High School Diploma | 10% |
| Master's | 3% |
| Other Degrees | 7% |
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Junior engineering technician wage gap by degree level
According to the data, junior engineering technicians with a Master's degree earn more than those without, at $60,195 annually. With a Associate degree, junior engineering technicians earn a median annual income of $58,249 compared to $57,459 for junior engineering technicians with an Bachelor's degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| Master's Degree | $60,195 |
| High School Diploma or Less | $55,150 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $57,459 |
| Some College/ Associate Degree | $58,249 |
Junior engineering technician employment statistics
Most junior engineering technicians work for a private in the technology industry.
Company size where junior engineering technicians work
Below, you can see the size of companies where junior engineering technicians work.
Junior engineering technician jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 5% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 18% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 23% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 6% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 29% |
| > 10,000 employees | 18% |
Junior engineering technician jobs by company type
Employees with the junior engineering technician job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most junior engineering technicians prefer to work at private companies over public companies.
Junior engineering technician jobs by sector
| Company type | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 5% |
| Public | 19% |
| Private | 66% |
| Government | 11% |
Junior engineering technician jobs by industry
The most common industries for junior engineering technicians are technology, professional and government.
Junior engineering technician industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Technology | 23% |
| Professional | 21% |
| Fortune 500 | 11% |
| Government | 9% |
| Manufacturing | 6% |
| Retail | 5% |
| Education | 5% |
| Transportation | 3% |
| Finance | 3% |
| Utilities | 3% |
| Construction | 3% |
| Internet | 3% |
| Automotive | 2% |
| Energy | 2% |
| Real Estate | 2% |
| Start-up | 2% |
Junior engineering technician turnover and employment statistics
Junior engineering technician unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for junior engineering technicians between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Junior engineering technician unemployment rate by year
| Year | Junior engineering technician 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 | 1.97% |
| 2019 | 2.84% |
| 2020 | 3.91% |
| 2021 | 4.04% |
Average junior engineering technician tenure
The average junior engineering technician stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 159 junior engineering technicians resumes in Zippia's database.
Junior engineering technician tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 25% |
| 1-2 years | 34% |
| 3-4 years | 17% |
| 5-7 years | 12% |
| 8-10 years | 4% |
| 11+ years | 8% |
Junior engineering technician LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of junior engineering 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Map Compiler | 4.94% | 161 |
| Tool Design Checker | 5.61% | 50,772 |
| Computer Drafter | 5.82% | 15,242 |
| Junior Engineering Technician | 6.29% | - |
| Weapons System Instrument Mechanic | 8.40% | 48,499 |
Similar junior engineering technician jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Map Compiler | 4.94% | 161 |
| Tool Design Checker | 5.61% | 50,772 |
| Computer Drafter | 5.82% | 15,242 |
| Weapons System Instrument Mechanic | 8.40% | 48,499 |
Foreign languages spoken by junior engineering technicians
The most common foreign language among junior engineering technicians is Spanish at 50.0%. The second-most popular foreign language spoken is Urdu at 16.7% and Gujarati is the third-most popular at 16.7%.
- Spanish, 50.0%
- Urdu, 16.7%
- Gujarati, 16.7%
- Hindi, 16.7%
Junior engineering technician languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 50.0% |
| Urdu | 16.7% |
| Gujarati | 16.7% |
| Hindi | 16.7% |