Lead instrument technician demographics and statistics in the US
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Lead instrument technician gender statistics
13.3% of lead instrument technicians are women and 86.7% of lead instrument technicians are men.
- Male, 86.7%
- Female, 13.3%
Lead instrument technician gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Male | 86.7% |
| Female | 13.3% |
Lead instrument technician gender pay gap
Women earn 97¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$70,848
Female income
$69,035
Lead instrument technician gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in lead instrument technician positions over time. Currently, 13.3% of lead instrument technicians are female.
Lead instrument technician gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 77.99% | 22.01% |
| 2011 | 77.58% | 22.42% |
| 2012 | 78.75% | 21.25% |
| 2013 | 75.97% | 24.03% |
| 2014 | 77.55% | 22.45% |
| 2015 | 77.01% | 22.99% |
| 2016 | 77.42% | 22.58% |
| 2017 | 77.31% | 22.69% |
| 2018 | 88.48% | 11.52% |
| 2019 | 89.86% | 10.14% |
| 2020 | 89.30% | 10.70% |
| 2021 | 86.68% | 13.32% |
Lead instrument technician related jobs gender ratio
| Job title | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Lead Instrument Technician | 87% | 13% |
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Lead instrument technician demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among lead instrument technicians is White, which makes up 70.8% of all lead instrument technicians. Comparatively, 10.4% of lead instrument technicians are Hispanic or Latino and 8.0% of lead instrument technicians 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%
Lead instrument technician race
| Lead instrument technician 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% |
Lead instrument technician race and ethnicity over time
See how lead instrument technician racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Lead instrument technician 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% |
Lead instrument technician wage gap by race
According to our data, white lead instrument technicians have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Black or african american lead instrument technicians have the lowest average salary at $69,796.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $69,961 |
| White | $72,068 |
| Black or African American | $69,796 |
| Asian | $71,475 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $70,965 |
Average lead instrument technician age
See how the average age of lead instrument technicians varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Lead instrument technician 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 |
Lead instrument technician age breakdown
The average age of lead instrument technicians is 40+ years years old, representing 80% of the lead instrument technician population.
Lead instrument technician age breakdown
| Lead Instrument Technician Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 80% |
| 30-40 years | 13% |
| 20-30 years | 7% |
Lead instrument technician educational attainment
The most common degree for lead instrument technicians is associate degree, with 43% of lead instrument technicians earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are bachelor's degree degree at 31% and bachelor's degree degree at 9%.
- Associate, 43%
- Bachelor's, 31%
- Diploma, 9%
- High School Diploma, 9%
- Other Degrees, 8%
Lead instrument technicians by degree level
| Lead instrument technician degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Associate | 43% |
| Bachelor's | 31% |
| Diploma | 9% |
| High School Diploma | 9% |
| Other Degrees | 8% |
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Lead instrument technician wage gap by degree level
According to the data, lead instrument technicians with a Associate degree earn more than those without, at $71,081 annually. With a Bachelor's degree, lead instrument technicians earn a median annual income of $70,600 compared to $69,537 for lead instrument technicians with an High School Diploma degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| High School Diploma or Less | $69,537 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $70,600 |
| Some College/ Associate Degree | $71,081 |
Lead instrument technician employment statistics
Most lead instrument technicians work for a private in the health care industry.
Company size where lead instrument technicians work
Below, you can see the size of companies where lead instrument technicians work.
Lead instrument technician jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 5% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 12% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 14% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 12% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 29% |
| > 10,000 employees | 30% |
Lead instrument technician jobs by company type
Employees with the lead instrument technician job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most lead instrument technicians prefer to work at private companies over public companies.
Lead instrument technician jobs by sector
| Company type | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 2% |
| Public | 33% |
| Private | 62% |
| Government | 3% |
Lead instrument technician jobs by industry
The most common industries for lead instrument technicians are health care, manufacturing and energy.
Lead instrument technician industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Health Care | 18% |
| Fortune 500 | 13% |
| Manufacturing | 12% |
| Energy | 11% |
| Construction | 8% |
| Technology | 7% |
| Finance | 4% |
| Professional | 4% |
| Media | 3% |
| Utilities | 3% |
| Pharmaceutical | 2% |
| Government | 2% |
| Non Profits | 2% |
| Real Estate | 2% |
| Internet | 1% |
| Hospitality | 1% |
| Transportation | 1% |
| Retail | 1% |
| Education | 1% |
| Agriculture | 1% |
| Start-up | 1% |
Lead instrument technician turnover and employment statistics
Lead instrument technician unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for lead instrument technicians between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Lead instrument technician unemployment rate by year
| Year | Lead instrument 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 | 2.08% |
| 2019 | 3.66% |
| 2020 | 4.65% |
| 2021 | 4.69% |
Average lead instrument technician tenure
The average lead instrument technician stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 588 lead instrument technicians resumes in Zippia's database.
Lead instrument technician tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 30% |
| 1-2 years | 23% |
| 3-4 years | 13% |
| 5-7 years | 16% |
| 8-10 years | 6% |
| 11+ years | 12% |
Lead instrument technician LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of lead instrument 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Land Surveying Survey Worker | 4.94% | 22,472 |
| Design Checker | 5.61% | 42,876 |
| Contract-Drafter | 5.82% | 10,033 |
| Engineering Aide | 6.29% | 93,789 |
| Lead Instrument Technician | 8.40% | - |
Similar lead instrument technician jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Land Surveying Survey Worker | 4.94% | 22,472 |
| Design Checker | 5.61% | 42,876 |
| Contract-Drafter | 5.82% | 10,033 |
| Engineering Aide | 6.29% | 93,789 |
Foreign languages spoken by lead instrument technicians
The most common foreign language among lead instrument technicians is Spanish at 45.5%. The second-most popular foreign language spoken is Mandarin at 18.2% and Chinese is the third-most popular at 18.2%.
- Spanish, 45.5%
- Mandarin, 18.2%
- Chinese, 18.2%
- Arabic, 9.1%
- Hindi, 9.1%
Lead instrument technician languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 45.5% |
| Mandarin | 18.2% |
| Chinese | 18.2% |
| Arabic | 9.1% |
| Hindi | 9.1% |
