Light technician demographics and statistics in the US
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Light technician gender statistics
13.4% of light technicians are women and 86.6% of light technicians are men.
- Male, 86.6%
- Female, 13.4%
Light technician gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Male | 86.6% |
| Female | 13.4% |
Light technician gender pay gap
Women earn 94¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$41,420
Female income
$38,917
Light technician gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in light technician positions over time. Currently, 13.4% of light technicians are female.
Light technician gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 86.06% | 13.94% |
| 2011 | 84.85% | 15.15% |
| 2012 | 86.92% | 13.08% |
| 2013 | 89.34% | 10.66% |
| 2014 | 88.76% | 11.24% |
| 2015 | 89.81% | 10.19% |
| 2016 | 90.67% | 9.33% |
| 2017 | 89.59% | 10.41% |
| 2018 | 87.92% | 12.08% |
| 2019 | 85.41% | 14.59% |
| 2020 | 83.57% | 16.43% |
| 2021 | 86.57% | 13.43% |
Light technician related jobs gender ratio
We compared light technicians with similar job titles to see how gender ratios vary. As you can see, broadcast maintenance engineer and audio installer have the biggest gender ratio gaps.
| Job title | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Photographer Helper | 18% | 82% |
| Studio Associate | 23% | 77% |
| Photography Internship | 30% | 70% |
| Light Technician | 87% | 13% |
| News Cameraman | 95% | 5% |
| Audio Installer | 95% | 5% |
| Broadcast Maintenance Engineer | 98% | 2% |
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Light technician demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among light technicians is White, which makes up 62.4% of all light technicians. Comparatively, 16.5% of light technicians are Hispanic or Latino and 9.2% of light technicians are Black or African American.
- White, 62.4%
- Hispanic or Latino, 16.5%
- Black or African American, 9.2%
- Unknown, 6.4%
- Asian, 5.1%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.4%
Light technician race
| Light technician race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 62.4% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 16.5% |
| Black or African American | 9.2% |
| Unknown | 6.4% |
| Asian | 5.1% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.4% |
Light technician race and ethnicity over time
See how light technician racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Light technician race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 67.33% | 9.98% | 4.65% | 14.84% |
| 2011 | 65.30% | 12.03% | 3.92% | 16.88% |
| 2012 | 67.06% | 9.49% | 4.42% | 16.50% |
| 2013 | 66.95% | 9.45% | 4.50% | 16.89% |
| 2014 | 64.19% | 11.41% | 4.61% | 15.97% |
| 2015 | 65.86% | 7.76% | 5.53% | 18.20% |
| 2016 | 65.06% | 9.10% | 5.28% | 17.96% |
| 2017 | 65.09% | 9.88% | 4.07% | 17.51% |
| 2018 | 66.79% | 9.11% | 5.07% | 16.38% |
| 2019 | 67.99% | 7.97% | 4.37% | 16.68% |
| 2020 | 63.40% | 8.94% | 5.66% | 15.72% |
| 2021 | 62.37% | 9.24% | 5.11% | 16.55% |
Light technician wage gap by race
According to our data, unknown light technicians have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Black or african american light technicians have the lowest average salary at $40,644.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $42,695 |
| White | $41,373 |
| Black or African American | $40,644 |
| Asian | $41,497 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $40,920 |
Average light technician age
See how the average age of light technicians varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Light technician age by race and gender
| Race | Male age | Female age |
|---|---|---|
| Unknown | 35 | |
| White | 41 | 42.5 |
| Black or African American | 46.5 | |
| Asian | 40 | |
| Hispanic or Latino | 40.5 |
Light technician age breakdown
The average age of light technicians is 40+ years years old, representing 54% of the light technician population.
Light technician age breakdown
| Light Technician Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 54% |
| 30-40 years | 31% |
| 20-30 years | 16% |
Light technician educational attainment
The most common degree for light technicians is bachelor's degree, with 45% of light technicians earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are high school diploma degree at 22% and high school diploma degree at 22%.
- Bachelor's, 45%
- High School Diploma, 22%
- Associate, 22%
- Diploma, 6%
- Other Degrees, 5%
Light technicians by degree level
| Light technician degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 45% |
| High School Diploma | 22% |
| Associate | 22% |
| Diploma | 6% |
| Other Degrees | 5% |
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Light technician wage gap by degree level
According to the data, light technicians with a Bachelor's degree earn more than those without, at $42,334 annually. With a Associate degree, light technicians earn a median annual income of $40,667 compared to $38,015 for light technicians with an High School Diploma degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| High School Diploma or Less | $38,015 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $42,334 |
| Some College/ Associate Degree | $40,667 |
Light technician employment statistics
Most light technicians work for a private in the education industry.
Company size where light technicians work
Below, you can see the size of companies where light technicians work.
Light technician jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 9% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 16% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 32% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 8% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 19% |
| > 10,000 employees | 15% |
Light technician jobs by company type
Employees with the light technician job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most light technicians prefer to work at private companies over public companies.
Light technician jobs by sector
| Company type | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 15% |
| Public | 17% |
| Private | 63% |
| Government | 4% |
Light technician jobs by industry
The most common industries for light technicians are education, manufacturing and professional.
Light technician industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 14% |
| Manufacturing | 10% |
| Media | 9% |
| Professional | 9% |
| Retail | 8% |
| Hospitality | 7% |
| Construction | 7% |
| Technology | 5% |
| Fortune 500 | 5% |
| Government | 4% |
| Health Care | 4% |
| Finance | 3% |
| Start-up | 3% |
| Non Profits | 3% |
| Real Estate | 2% |
| Energy | 2% |
| Internet | 1% |
| Transportation | 1% |
| Automotive | 1% |
| Utilities | 1% |
| Telecommunication | 1% |
Light technician turnover and employment statistics
Light technician unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for light technicians between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Light technician unemployment rate by year
| Year | Light technician unemployment rate |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 7.87% |
| 2011 | 6.95% |
| 2012 | 6.61% |
| 2013 | 7.48% |
| 2014 | 5.24% |
| 2015 | 4.77% |
| 2016 | 4.60% |
| 2017 | 4.86% |
| 2018 | 2.67% |
| 2019 | 6.09% |
| 2020 | 13.00% |
| 2021 | 13.00% |
Average light technician tenure
The average light technician stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 3,870 light technicians resumes in Zippia's database.
Light technician tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 23% |
| 1-2 years | 31% |
| 3-4 years | 15% |
| 5-7 years | 16% |
| 8-10 years | 6% |
| 11+ years | 9% |
Light technician LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of light 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Studio Camera Operator | 7.31% | 26,591 |
| Light Technician | 7.56% | - |
| Advertising Photographer | 8.13% | 4,916 |
| Contributing Editor | 11.70% | 5,306 |
| Designer/Artist | 12.14% | 48,360 |
| Interior Designer | 17.34% | 48,020 |
| Actress | 23.07% | 2,661 |
Similar light technician jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Studio Camera Operator | 7.31% | 26,591 |
| Advertising Photographer | 8.13% | 4,916 |
| Contributing Editor | 11.70% | 5,306 |
| Designer/Artist | 12.14% | 48,360 |
| Interior Designer | 17.34% | 48,020 |
| Actress | 23.07% | 2,661 |
Foreign languages spoken by light technicians
The most common foreign language among light technicians is Spanish at 49.5%. The second-most popular foreign language spoken is French at 11.7% and Italian is the third-most popular at 6.3%.
- Spanish, 49.5%
- French, 11.7%
- Italian, 6.3%
- Japanese, 4.5%
- Russian, 3.6%
- Other, 24.4%
Light technician languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 49.5% |
| French | 11.7% |
| Italian | 6.3% |
| Japanese | 4.5% |
| Russian | 3.6% |
| Other | 24.4% |
