Junior research technician demographics and statistics in the US
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Junior research technician gender statistics
72.2% of junior research technicians are women and 27.8% of junior research technicians are men.
- Female, 72.2%
- Male, 27.8%
Junior research technician gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Female | 72.2% |
| Male | 27.8% |
Junior research technician gender pay gap
Women earn $1.02 for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$66,620
Female income
$67,641
Junior research technician gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in junior research technician positions over time. Currently, 72.2% of junior research technicians are female.
Junior research technician gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 29.12% | 70.88% |
| 2011 | 38.99% | 61.01% |
| 2012 | 30.62% | 69.38% |
| 2013 | 33.11% | 66.89% |
| 2014 | 30.14% | 69.86% |
| 2015 | 22.15% | 77.85% |
| 2016 | 26.47% | 73.53% |
| 2017 | 25.32% | 74.68% |
| 2018 | 27.03% | 72.97% |
| 2019 | 23.09% | 76.91% |
| 2020 | 25.57% | 74.43% |
| 2021 | 27.78% | 72.22% |
Junior research technician related jobs gender ratio
We compared junior research technicians with similar job titles to see how gender ratios vary. As you can see, precision crop manager and chemical compounder have the biggest gender ratio gaps.
| Job title | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Feed Research Aide | 13% | 87% |
| Taste Tester | 15% | 85% |
| Formula Technician | 27% | 73% |
| Junior Research Technician | 28% | 72% |
| Hot Cell Technician | 97% | 3% |
| Chemical Compounder | 98% | 2% |
| Precision Crop Manager | 98% | 2% |
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Junior research technician demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among junior research technicians is White, which makes up 58.6% of all junior research technicians. Comparatively, 13.5% of junior research technicians are Asian and 10.6% of junior research technicians are Hispanic or Latino.
- White, 58.6%
- Asian, 13.5%
- Hispanic or Latino, 10.6%
- Black or African American, 9.1%
- Unknown, 5.9%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 2.3%
Junior research technician race
| Junior research technician race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 58.6% |
| Asian | 13.5% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 10.6% |
| Black or African American | 9.1% |
| Unknown | 5.9% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 2.3% |
Junior research technician race and ethnicity over time
See how junior research technician racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Junior research technician race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 71.72% | 6.55% | 13.45% | 5.86% |
| 2011 | 69.61% | 5.65% | 13.78% | 8.13% |
| 2012 | 63.48% | 4.96% | 14.89% | 9.93% |
| 2013 | 70.12% | 5.18% | 8.76% | 11.16% |
| 2014 | 71.61% | 7.57% | 10.41% | 6.62% |
| 2015 | 63.96% | 8.44% | 11.69% | 9.74% |
| 2016 | 68.73% | 4.47% | 9.28% | 11.68% |
| 2017 | 66.24% | 5.79% | 9.32% | 12.54% |
| 2018 | 64.67% | 6.27% | 10.54% | 11.68% |
| 2019 | 64.15% | 7.56% | 10.08% | 14.01% |
| 2020 | 58.99% | 9.83% | 11.24% | 13.20% |
| 2021 | 58.62% | 9.11% | 13.55% | 10.59% |
Junior research technician wage gap by race
According to our data, asian junior research technicians have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Unknown junior research technicians have the lowest average salary at $61,895.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $61,895 |
| White | $68,509 |
| Black or African American | $64,556 |
| Asian | $72,177 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $66,418 |
Average junior research technician age
See how the average age of junior research technicians varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Junior research technician age by race and gender
| Race | Male age | Female age |
|---|---|---|
| White | 44 | 34.5 |
| Black or African American | 40 | |
| Asian | 33.5 | 37 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 33 |
Junior research technician age breakdown
The average age of junior research technicians is 40+ years years old, representing 46% of the junior research technician population.
Junior research technician age breakdown
| Junior Research Technician Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 46% |
| 30-40 years | 29% |
| 20-30 years | 25% |
Junior research technician educational attainment
- Bachelor's, 95%
- High School Diploma, 5%
Junior research technicians by degree level
| Junior research technician degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 95% |
| High School Diploma | 5% |
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Junior research technician wage gap by degree level
According to the data, junior research technicians with a Bachelor's degree earn more than those without, at $60,709 annually. With a Associate degree, junior research technicians earn a median annual income of $53,928 compared to $52,696 for junior research technicians with an High School Diploma degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| High School Diploma or Less | $52,696 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $60,709 |
| Some College/ Associate Degree | $53,928 |
Junior research technician employment statistics
Junior research technician jobs by company type
Employees with the junior research technician job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most junior research technicians prefer to work at education companies over public companies.
Junior research technician jobs by sector
| Company type | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 50% |
| Public | 25% |
| Private | 25% |
Junior research technician turnover and employment statistics
Junior research technician unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for junior research technicians between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Junior research technician unemployment rate by year
| Year | Junior research technician unemployment rate |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 3.75% |
| 2011 | 5.02% |
| 2012 | 7.52% |
| 2013 | 8.70% |
| 2014 | 4.05% |
| 2015 | 3.80% |
| 2016 | 6.33% |
| 2017 | 5.32% |
| 2018 | 2.11% |
| 2019 | 3.68% |
| 2020 | 5.77% |
| 2021 | 5.97% |
Average junior research technician tenure
The average junior research technician stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 23 junior research technicians resumes in Zippia's database.
Junior research technician tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 12% |
| 1-2 years | 56% |
| 3-4 years | 16% |
| 5-7 years | 8% |
| 8-10 years | 4% |
| 11+ years | 4% |
Junior research technician LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of junior research 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Junior Research Technician | 5.71% | - |
| Seed Specialist | 7.88% | 18,767 |
| Fingerprint Technician | 8.16% | 23,737 |
| Spectrograph Operator | 9.49% | 31,947 |
Similar junior research technician jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Seed Specialist | 7.88% | 18,767 |
| Fingerprint Technician | 8.16% | 23,737 |
| Spectrograph Operator | 9.49% | 31,947 |
Foreign languages spoken by junior research technicians
- German, 50.0%
- Polish, 50.0%
Junior research technician languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| German | 50.0% |
| Polish | 50.0% |