Lidar technician demographics and statistics in the US
On this page
Lidar technician demographics by:
Lidar technician gender statistics
30.5% of lidar technicians are women and 69.5% of lidar technicians are men.
- Male, 69.5%
- Female, 30.5%
Lidar technician gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Male | 69.5% |
| Female | 30.5% |
Lidar technician gender pay gap
Women earn 97¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$63,337
Female income
$61,457
Lidar technician gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in lidar technician positions over time. Currently, 30.5% of lidar technicians are female.
Lidar technician gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 55.36% | 44.64% |
| 2011 | 54.77% | 45.23% |
| 2012 | 56.46% | 43.54% |
| 2013 | 52.52% | 47.48% |
| 2014 | 54.73% | 45.27% |
| 2015 | 53.97% | 46.03% |
| 2016 | 54.55% | 45.45% |
| 2017 | 54.40% | 45.60% |
| 2018 | 72.89% | 27.11% |
| 2019 | 75.62% | 24.38% |
| 2020 | 74.49% | 25.51% |
| 2021 | 69.49% | 30.51% |
Lidar technician related jobs gender ratio
| Job title | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Lidar Technician | 69% | 31% |
Male
Female
100%
75%
50%
25%
0%
0%
25%
50%
75%
100%
Lidar technician demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among lidar technicians is White, which makes up 70.8% of all lidar technicians. Comparatively, 10.4% of lidar technicians are Hispanic or Latino and 8.0% of lidar 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%
Lidar technician race
| Lidar 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% |
Lidar technician race and ethnicity over time
See how lidar technician racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Lidar 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% |
Lidar technician wage gap by race
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $62,417 |
| White | $64,608 |
| Black or African American | $62,245 |
| Asian | $63,990 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $63,459 |
Average lidar technician age
See how the average age of lidar technicians varies based on ethnicity and gender.
Male
Female
Lidar 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 |
Lidar technician age breakdown
The average age of lidar technicians is 40+ years years old, representing 80% of the lidar technician population.
Lidar technician age breakdown
| Lidar Technician Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 80% |
| 30-40 years | 13% |
| 20-30 years | 7% |
Lidar technician educational attainment
- Bachelor's, 78%
- Associate, 9%
- Master's, 7%
- High School Diploma, 4%
- Other Degrees, 2%
Lidar technicians by degree level
| Lidar technician degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 78% |
| Associate | 9% |
| Master's | 7% |
| High School Diploma | 4% |
| Other Degrees | 2% |
Lidar technician jobs you might like
Lidar technician wage gap by degree level
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| High School Diploma or Less | $61,977 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $63,080 |
| Some College/ Associate Degree | $63,581 |
Lidar technician employment statistics
Company size where lidar technicians work
Below, you can see the size of companies where lidar technicians work.
Lidar technician jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 4% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 33% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 21% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 21% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 8% |
| > 10,000 employees | 13% |
Lidar technician turnover and employment statistics
Lidar technician unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for lidar technicians between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Lidar technician unemployment rate by year
| Year | Lidar 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 lidar technician tenure
The average lidar technician stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 61 lidar technicians resumes in Zippia's database.
Lidar technician tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 38% |
| 1-2 years | 38% |
| 3-4 years | 5% |
| 5-7 years | 12% |
| 8-10 years | 2% |
| 11+ years | 5% |
Lidar technician LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of lidar 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Chainman | 4.94% | 374 |
| Mechanical Draftsman | 5.61% | 17,516 |
| Castings Drafter | 5.82% | 2,102 |
| Senior Operations Technician | 6.29% | 82,311 |
| Lidar Technician | 8.40% | - |
Similar lidar technician jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Chainman | 4.94% | 374 |
| Mechanical Draftsman | 5.61% | 17,516 |
| Castings Drafter | 5.82% | 2,102 |
| Senior Operations Technician | 6.29% | 82,311 |