Lock technician demographics and statistics in the US
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Lock technician gender statistics
13.0% of lock technicians are women and 87.0% of lock technicians are men.
- Male, 87.0%
- Female, 13.0%
Lock technician gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Male | 87.0% |
| Female | 13.0% |
Lock technician gender pay gap
Women earn 88¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$45,273
Female income
$39,989
Lock technician gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in lock technician positions over time. Currently, 13.0% of lock technicians are female.
Lock technician gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 89.83% | 10.17% |
| 2011 | 91.95% | 8.05% |
| 2012 | 93.71% | 6.29% |
| 2013 | 89.47% | 10.53% |
| 2014 | 92.84% | 7.16% |
| 2015 | 89.43% | 10.57% |
| 2016 | 89.89% | 10.11% |
| 2017 | 91.64% | 8.36% |
| 2018 | 93.27% | 6.73% |
| 2019 | 91.24% | 8.76% |
| 2020 | 91.34% | 8.66% |
| 2021 | 86.96% | 13.04% |
Lock technician related jobs gender ratio
We compared lock technicians with similar job titles to see how gender ratios vary. As you can see, millwright supervisor and machine repairman have the biggest gender ratio gaps.
| Job title | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Mender | 16% | 84% |
| Hydraulic Press Servicer | 22% | 78% |
| Assigner | 34% | 66% |
| Lock Technician | 87% | 13% |
| Flooring Mechanic | 99% | 1% |
| Machine Repairman | 100% | 0% |
| Millwright Supervisor | 100% | 0% |
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Lock technician demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among lock technicians is White, which makes up 72.1% of all lock technicians. Comparatively, 13.9% of lock technicians are Hispanic or Latino and 4.9% of lock technicians are Black or African American.
- White, 72.1%
- Hispanic or Latino, 13.9%
- Black or African American, 4.9%
- Unknown, 4.4%
- Asian, 3.6%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 1.1%
Lock technician race
| Lock technician race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 72.1% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 13.9% |
| Black or African American | 4.9% |
| Unknown | 4.4% |
| Asian | 3.6% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 1.1% |
Lock technician race and ethnicity over time
See how lock technician racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Lock technician race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 76.59% | 7.04% | 2.13% | 11.86% |
| 2011 | 71.78% | 7.83% | 3.35% | 14.74% |
| 2012 | 74.91% | 9.15% | 1.69% | 12.41% |
| 2013 | 70.08% | 9.22% | 2.11% | 15.60% |
| 2014 | 70.33% | 8.37% | 4.25% | 15.52% |
| 2015 | 74.49% | 6.21% | 2.07% | 15.58% |
| 2016 | 74.20% | 7.22% | 1.78% | 15.77% |
| 2017 | 74.24% | 6.72% | 2.79% | 14.19% |
| 2018 | 68.82% | 8.28% | 3.32% | 17.56% |
| 2019 | 76.47% | 4.89% | 3.27% | 12.23% |
| 2020 | 69.20% | 6.88% | 1.63% | 17.78% |
| 2021 | 72.11% | 4.94% | 3.62% | 13.95% |
Lock technician wage gap by race
According to our data, white lock technicians have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Black or african american lock technicians have the lowest average salary at $43,938.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $45,331 |
| White | $46,713 |
| Black or African American | $43,938 |
| Asian | $45,480 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $44,946 |
Lock technician age breakdown
The average age of lock technicians is 40+ years years old, representing 70% of the lock technician population.
Lock technician age breakdown
| Lock Technician Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 70% |
| 30-40 years | 23% |
| 20-30 years | 8% |
Lock technician educational attainment
The most common degree for lock technicians is high school diploma, with 37% of lock technicians earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are bachelor's degree degree at 28% and bachelor's degree degree at 28%.
- High School Diploma, 37%
- Bachelor's, 28%
- Associate, 28%
- Diploma, 6%
- Other Degrees, 1%
Lock technicians by degree level
| Lock technician degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| High School Diploma | 37% |
| Bachelor's | 28% |
| Associate | 28% |
| Diploma | 6% |
| Other Degrees | 1% |
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Lock technician wage gap by degree level
According to the data, lock technicians with a Master's degree earn more than those without, at $52,128 annually. With a Associate degree, lock technicians earn a median annual income of $46,898 compared to $44,449 for lock technicians with an Bachelor's degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| Master's Degree | $52,128 |
| High School Diploma or Less | $41,649 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $44,449 |
| Some College/ Associate Degree | $46,898 |
Lock technician employment statistics
Most lock technicians work for a private in the manufacturing industry.
Company size where lock technicians work
Below, you can see the size of companies where lock technicians work.
Lock technician jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 3% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 18% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 32% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 8% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 18% |
| > 10,000 employees | 21% |
Lock technician jobs by company type
Employees with the lock technician job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most lock technicians prefer to work at private companies over public companies.
Lock technician jobs by sector
| Company type | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 8% |
| Public | 24% |
| Private | 66% |
| Government | 3% |
Lock technician jobs by industry
The most common industries for lock technicians are manufacturing, professional and education.
Lock technician industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Fortune 500 | 16% |
| Manufacturing | 14% |
| Professional | 12% |
| Education | 7% |
| Hospitality | 7% |
| Transportation | 5% |
| Finance | 5% |
| Automotive | 5% |
| Health Care | 5% |
| Construction | 5% |
| Technology | 5% |
| Insurance | 5% |
| Retail | 2% |
| Government | 2% |
| Start-up | 2% |
| Utilities | 2% |
| Energy | 2% |
Lock technician turnover and employment statistics
Lock technician unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for lock technicians between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Lock technician unemployment rate by year
| Year | Lock technician unemployment rate |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 2.30% |
| 2011 | 2.95% |
| 2012 | 3.56% |
| 2013 | 2.96% |
| 2014 | 2.76% |
| 2015 | 3.69% |
| 2016 | 1.93% |
| 2017 | 0.81% |
| 2018 | 2.27% |
| 2019 | 0.79% |
| 2020 | 3.26% |
| 2021 | 2.70% |
Average lock technician tenure
The average lock technician stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 126 lock technicians resumes in Zippia's database.
Lock technician tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 25% |
| 1-2 years | 39% |
| 3-4 years | 23% |
| 5-7 years | 3% |
| 8-10 years | 1% |
| 11+ years | 8% |
Lock technician LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of lock 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Heating, Ventilation, Air Conditioning Technician | 1.73% | 9,624 |
| Millwright Foreman | 2.00% | 7,457 |
| Lock Technician | 3.52% | - |
| Wet-End Helper | 3.67% | 26,260 |
| Stove Installer | 3.71% | 15,060 |
| Cable Reeler | 3.93% | 2,246 |
| Biomedical Equipment Technician | 8.86% | 22,716 |
Similar lock technician jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Heating, Ventilation, Air Conditioning Technician | 1.73% | 9,624 |
| Millwright Foreman | 2.00% | 7,457 |
| Wet-End Helper | 3.67% | 26,260 |
| Stove Installer | 3.71% | 15,060 |
| Cable Reeler | 3.93% | 2,246 |
| Biomedical Equipment Technician | 8.86% | 22,716 |
Foreign languages spoken by lock technicians
- German, 100.0%
Lock technician languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| German | 100.0% |