Life support technician demographics and statistics in the US
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Life support technician gender statistics
31.7% of life support technicians are women and 68.3% of life support technicians are men.
- Male, 68.3%
- Female, 31.7%
Life support technician gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Male | 68.3% |
| Female | 31.7% |
Life support technician gender pay gap
Women earn 96¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$62,855
Female income
$60,139
Life support technician gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in life support technician positions over time. Currently, 31.7% of life support technicians are female.
Life support technician gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 62.45% | 37.55% |
| 2011 | 63.58% | 36.42% |
| 2012 | 65.24% | 34.76% |
| 2013 | 65.84% | 34.16% |
| 2014 | 66.28% | 33.72% |
| 2015 | 68.32% | 31.68% |
| 2016 | 68.47% | 31.53% |
| 2017 | 68.37% | 31.63% |
| 2018 | 69.20% | 30.80% |
| 2019 | 67.70% | 32.30% |
| 2020 | 68.28% | 31.72% |
| 2021 | 68.34% | 31.66% |
Life support technician related jobs gender ratio
We compared life support technicians with similar job titles to see how gender ratios vary. As you can see, dell certified systems expert and software applications architect have the biggest gender ratio gaps.
| Job title | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Informatics Nurse Specialist | 13% | 87% |
| Clinical Support Specialist | 22% | 78% |
| Clinic Administrator | 23% | 77% |
| Life Support Technician | 68% | 32% |
| Senior Data Center Engineer | 98% | 2% |
| Software Applications Architect | 98% | 2% |
| Dell Certified Systems Expert | 99% | 1% |
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Life support technician demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among life support technicians is White, which makes up 56.6% of all life support technicians. Comparatively, 15.1% of life support technicians are Hispanic or Latino and 12.5% of life support technicians are Black or African American.
- White, 56.6%
- Hispanic or Latino, 15.1%
- Black or African American, 12.5%
- Asian, 9.7%
- Unknown, 5.5%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.6%
Life support technician race
| Life support technician race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 56.6% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 15.1% |
| Black or African American | 12.5% |
| Asian | 9.7% |
| Unknown | 5.5% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.6% |
Life support technician race and ethnicity over time
See how life support technician racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Life support technician race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 65.25% | 12.90% | 6.33% | 12.16% |
| 2011 | 65.95% | 12.99% | 6.48% | 11.66% |
| 2012 | 64.69% | 13.23% | 6.73% | 12.30% |
| 2013 | 63.62% | 12.47% | 7.53% | 12.68% |
| 2014 | 63.33% | 12.68% | 7.18% | 13.39% |
| 2015 | 63.23% | 12.14% | 8.36% | 13.27% |
| 2016 | 63.03% | 12.10% | 8.34% | 13.16% |
| 2017 | 62.24% | 11.77% | 8.79% | 13.57% |
| 2018 | 62.36% | 11.73% | 8.88% | 13.30% |
| 2019 | 60.54% | 11.65% | 9.58% | 14.43% |
| 2020 | 58.50% | 12.22% | 9.36% | 14.59% |
| 2021 | 56.65% | 12.46% | 9.73% | 15.12% |
Life support technician wage gap by race
According to our data, asian life support technicians have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Black or african american life support technicians have the lowest average salary at $58,418.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $59,978 |
| White | $61,883 |
| Black or African American | $58,418 |
| Asian | $74,990 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $60,338 |
Average life support technician age
See how the average age of life support technicians varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Life support technician age by race and gender
| Race | Male age | Female age |
|---|---|---|
| Black or African American | 44 | 43 |
| Unknown | 40 | 45 |
| Asian | 41 | 41 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 37 | 39.5 |
| White | 41 | 46 |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 41 |
Life support technician age breakdown
The average age of life support technicians is 40+ years years old, representing 56% of the life support technician population.
Life support technician age breakdown
| Life Support Technician Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 56% |
| 30-40 years | 30% |
| 20-30 years | 15% |
Life support technician educational attainment
The most common degree for life support technicians is bachelor's degree, with 40% of life support technicians earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are high school diploma degree at 24% and high school diploma degree at 21%.
- Bachelor's, 40%
- High School Diploma, 24%
- Associate, 21%
- Diploma, 7%
- Other Degrees, 8%
Life support technicians by degree level
| Life support technician degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 40% |
| High School Diploma | 24% |
| Associate | 21% |
| Diploma | 7% |
| Other Degrees | 8% |
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Life support technician wage gap by degree level
According to the data, life support technicians with a Master's degree earn more than those without, at $82,665 annually. With a Doctorate degree, life support technicians earn a median annual income of $76,098 compared to $64,396 for life support technicians with an Bachelor's degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| Master's Degree | $82,665 |
| High School Diploma or Less | $52,905 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $64,396 |
| Doctorate Degree | $76,098 |
| Some College/ Associate Degree | $54,984 |
Life support technician employment statistics
Most life support technicians work for a private in the technology industry.
Company size where life support technicians work
Below, you can see the size of companies where life support technicians work.
Life support technician jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 9% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 15% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 25% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 3% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 17% |
| > 10,000 employees | 31% |
Life support technician jobs by company type
Employees with the life support technician job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most life support technicians prefer to work at private companies over public companies.
Life support technician jobs by sector
| Company type | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 13% |
| Public | 23% |
| Private | 50% |
| Government | 13% |
Life support technician jobs by industry
The most common industries for life support technicians are technology, professional and education.
Life support technician industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Technology | 16% |
| Professional | 13% |
| Education | 11% |
| Government | 11% |
| Fortune 500 | 11% |
| Health Care | 9% |
| Manufacturing | 5% |
| Finance | 4% |
| Energy | 4% |
| Utilities | 2% |
| Construction | 2% |
| Hospitality | 2% |
| Insurance | 2% |
| Telecommunication | 2% |
| Pharmaceutical | 1% |
| Transportation | 1% |
| Retail | 1% |
| Media | 1% |
| Non Profits | 1% |
| Real Estate | 1% |
Life support technician turnover and employment statistics
Life support technician unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for life support technicians between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Life support technician unemployment rate by year
| Year | Life support technician unemployment rate |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 7.58% |
| 2011 | 6.70% |
| 2012 | 5.32% |
| 2013 | 5.21% |
| 2014 | 4.89% |
| 2015 | 4.00% |
| 2016 | 3.51% |
| 2017 | 3.56% |
| 2018 | 3.06% |
| 2019 | 3.58% |
| 2020 | 4.61% |
| 2021 | 4.34% |
Average life support technician tenure
The average life support technician stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 836 life support technicians resumes in Zippia's database.
Life support technician tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 12% |
| 1-2 years | 27% |
| 3-4 years | 26% |
| 5-7 years | 18% |
| 8-10 years | 7% |
| 11+ years | 10% |
Life support technician LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of life support 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Senior Telecommunications Analyst | 7.31% | 1,404 |
| Contract Programmer Analyst | 8.42% | 38,517 |
| Sharepoint Architect | 8.46% | 78,079 |
| Cyber Security Engineer | 8.59% | 73,419 |
| Solaris System Administrator | 9.03% | 65,124 |
| E-Business Project Manager | 10.54% | 126,510 |
| Life Support Technician | 10.88% | - |
Similar life support technician jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Senior Telecommunications Analyst | 7.31% | 1,404 |
| Contract Programmer Analyst | 8.42% | 38,517 |
| Sharepoint Architect | 8.46% | 78,079 |
| Cyber Security Engineer | 8.59% | 73,419 |
| Solaris System Administrator | 9.03% | 65,124 |
| E-Business Project Manager | 10.54% | 126,510 |
Foreign languages spoken by life support technicians
The most common foreign language among life support technicians is Spanish at 70.6%. The second-most popular foreign language spoken is German at 11.8% and French is the third-most popular at 5.9%.
- Spanish, 70.6%
- German, 11.8%
- French, 5.9%
- Japanese, 5.9%
- Hungarian, 5.9%
Life support technician languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 70.6% |
| German | 11.8% |
| French | 5.9% |
| Japanese | 5.9% |
| Hungarian | 5.9% |
