Layout technician demographics and statistics in the US
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Layout technician gender statistics
22.3% of layout technicians are women and 77.7% of layout technicians are men.
- Male, 77.7%
- Female, 22.3%
Layout technician gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Male | 77.7% |
| Female | 22.3% |
Layout technician gender pay gap
Women earn 83¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$38,619
Female income
$31,992
Layout technician gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in layout technician positions over time. Currently, 22.3% of layout technicians are female.
Layout technician gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 76.67% | 23.33% |
| 2011 | 76.51% | 23.49% |
| 2012 | 77.40% | 22.60% |
| 2013 | 78.15% | 21.85% |
| 2014 | 78.11% | 21.89% |
| 2015 | 78.86% | 21.14% |
| 2016 | 78.16% | 21.84% |
| 2017 | 78.08% | 21.92% |
| 2018 | 78.62% | 21.38% |
| 2019 | 78.29% | 21.71% |
| 2020 | 77.58% | 22.42% |
| 2021 | 77.70% | 22.30% |
Layout technician related jobs gender ratio
We compared layout technicians with similar job titles to see how gender ratios vary. As you can see, corrugator and stone cutter have the biggest gender ratio gaps.
| Job title | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Screen Examiner | 7% | 93% |
| Cake Decorator | 9% | 91% |
| Garment Inspector | 10% | 90% |
| Layout Technician | 78% | 22% |
| Bucket Operator | 99% | 1% |
| Stone Cutter | 99% | 1% |
| Corrugator | 99% | 1% |
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Layout technician demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among layout technicians is White, which makes up 62.3% of all layout technicians. Comparatively, 14.2% of layout technicians are Hispanic or Latino and 9.8% of layout technicians are Black or African American.
- White, 62.3%
- Hispanic or Latino, 14.2%
- Black or African American, 9.8%
- Asian, 7.8%
- Unknown, 4.9%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 1.0%
Layout technician race
| Layout technician race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 62.3% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 14.2% |
| Black or African American | 9.8% |
| Asian | 7.8% |
| Unknown | 4.9% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 1.0% |
Layout technician race and ethnicity over time
See how layout technician racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Layout technician race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 69.52% | 9.82% | 6.76% | 10.86% |
| 2011 | 67.82% | 11.10% | 6.25% | 11.70% |
| 2012 | 67.89% | 11.14% | 6.88% | 10.87% |
| 2013 | 68.02% | 11.21% | 6.29% | 11.37% |
| 2014 | 68.39% | 10.50% | 6.48% | 11.59% |
| 2015 | 67.36% | 10.50% | 6.48% | 12.36% |
| 2016 | 67.87% | 10.66% | 6.17% | 12.16% |
| 2017 | 67.98% | 9.75% | 6.65% | 12.19% |
| 2018 | 69.05% | 9.52% | 6.62% | 11.29% |
| 2019 | 68.14% | 9.44% | 6.26% | 12.82% |
| 2020 | 65.21% | 9.35% | 7.16% | 12.57% |
| 2021 | 62.34% | 9.80% | 7.75% | 14.21% |
Layout technician wage gap by race
According to our data, asian layout technicians have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Black or african american layout technicians have the lowest average salary at $36,292.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $39,028 |
| White | $39,382 |
| Black or African American | $36,292 |
| Asian | $40,765 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $37,776 |
Average layout technician age
See how the average age of layout technicians varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Layout technician age by race and gender
| Race | Male age | Female age |
|---|---|---|
| Black or African American | 49 | 48 |
| Unknown | 40.5 | 46 |
| Asian | 45 | 51 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 41 | 43 |
| White | 45 | 49 |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 41 | 51.5 |
Layout technician age breakdown
The average age of layout technicians is 40+ years years old, representing 64% of the layout technician population.
Layout technician age breakdown
| Layout Technician Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 64% |
| 30-40 years | 22% |
| 20-30 years | 14% |
Layout technician educational attainment
The most common degree for layout technicians is bachelor's degree, with 39% of layout technicians earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are associate degree degree at 35% and associate degree degree at 17%.
- Bachelor's, 39%
- Associate, 35%
- High School Diploma, 17%
- Master's, 3%
- Other Degrees, 6%
Layout technicians by degree level
| Layout technician degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 39% |
| Associate | 35% |
| High School Diploma | 17% |
| Master's | 3% |
| Other Degrees | 6% |
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Layout technician wage gap by degree level
According to the data, layout technicians with a Master's degree earn more than those without, at $53,110 annually. With a Bachelor's degree, layout technicians earn a median annual income of $41,603 compared to $36,284 for layout technicians with an Associate degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| Master's Degree | $53,110 |
| High School Diploma or Less | $31,832 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $41,603 |
| Some College/ Associate Degree | $36,284 |
Layout technician employment statistics
Most layout technicians work for a private in the manufacturing industry.
Company size where layout technicians work
Below, you can see the size of companies where layout technicians work.
Layout technician jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 6% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 15% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 25% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 12% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 25% |
| > 10,000 employees | 17% |
Layout technician jobs by company type
Employees with the layout technician job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most layout technicians prefer to work at private companies over public companies.
Layout technician jobs by sector
| Company type | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 2% |
| Public | 22% |
| Private | 74% |
| Government | 2% |
Layout technician jobs by industry
The most common industries for layout technicians are manufacturing, professional and automotive.
Layout technician industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Manufacturing | 28% |
| Professional | 12% |
| Automotive | 9% |
| Fortune 500 | 9% |
| Technology | 8% |
| Construction | 7% |
| Transportation | 5% |
| Retail | 5% |
| Finance | 3% |
| Media | 3% |
| Education | 2% |
| Government | 2% |
| Start-up | 2% |
| Telecommunication | 2% |
| Real Estate | 1% |
| Utilities | 1% |
| Insurance | 1% |
| Health Care | 1% |
| Energy | 1% |
Layout technician turnover and employment statistics
Layout technician unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for layout technicians between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Layout technician unemployment rate by year
| Year | Layout technician unemployment rate |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 12.76% |
| 2011 | 11.11% |
| 2012 | 9.24% |
| 2013 | 8.07% |
| 2014 | 6.68% |
| 2015 | 5.26% |
| 2016 | 5.61% |
| 2017 | 4.84% |
| 2018 | 4.61% |
| 2019 | 3.74% |
| 2020 | 5.71% |
| 2021 | 5.58% |
Average layout technician tenure
The average layout technician stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 472 layout technicians resumes in Zippia's database.
Layout technician tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 17% |
| 1-2 years | 31% |
| 3-4 years | 20% |
| 5-7 years | 13% |
| 8-10 years | 6% |
| 11+ years | 12% |
Layout technician LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of layout 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Layout Technician | 4.47% | - |
| Icicle Machine Operator | 4.75% | 57,742 |
| Optical Laboratory Mechanic | 5.24% | 73,600 |
| Machine Setter | 7.84% | 31,873 |
| Chlorine Cells Operator | 8.41% | 27,383 |
| Industrial Worker | 8.89% | 99,045 |
| Template Reproduction Technician | 15.21% | 5,321 |
Similar layout technician jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Icicle Machine Operator | 4.75% | 57,742 |
| Optical Laboratory Mechanic | 5.24% | 73,600 |
| Machine Setter | 7.84% | 31,873 |
| Chlorine Cells Operator | 8.41% | 27,383 |
| Industrial Worker | 8.89% | 99,045 |
| Template Reproduction Technician | 15.21% | 5,321 |
Foreign languages spoken by layout technicians
- French, 50.0%
- Spanish, 50.0%
Layout technician languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| French | 50.0% |
| Spanish | 50.0% |
