Marine fisheries technician demographics and statistics in the US
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Marine fisheries technician gender statistics
19.2% of marine fisheries technicians are women and 80.8% of marine fisheries technicians are men.
- Male, 80.8%
- Female, 19.2%
Marine fisheries technician gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Male | 80.8% |
| Female | 19.2% |
Marine fisheries technician gender pay gap
Women earn $1.01 for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$36,913
Female income
$37,264
Marine fisheries technician gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in marine fisheries technician positions over time. Currently, 19.2% of marine fisheries technicians are female.
Marine fisheries technician gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 81.78% | 18.22% |
| 2011 | 87.47% | 12.53% |
| 2012 | 82.81% | 17.19% |
| 2013 | 84.39% | 15.61% |
| 2014 | 82.49% | 17.51% |
| 2015 | 75.66% | 24.34% |
| 2016 | 79.72% | 20.28% |
| 2017 | 78.73% | 21.27% |
| 2018 | 80.18% | 19.82% |
| 2019 | 76.63% | 23.37% |
| 2020 | 78.96% | 21.04% |
| 2021 | 80.77% | 19.23% |
Marine fisheries technician related jobs gender ratio
We compared marine fisheries technicians with similar job titles to see how gender ratios vary. As you can see, precision crop manager and chemical compounder have the biggest gender ratio gaps.
| Job title | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Feed Research Aide | 13% | 87% |
| Taste Tester | 15% | 85% |
| Formula Technician | 27% | 73% |
| Marine Fisheries Technician | 81% | 19% |
| Hot Cell Technician | 97% | 3% |
| Chemical Compounder | 98% | 2% |
| Precision Crop Manager | 98% | 2% |
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Marine fisheries technician demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among marine fisheries technicians is White, which makes up 58.6% of all marine fisheries technicians. Comparatively, 13.5% of marine fisheries technicians are Asian and 10.6% of marine fisheries technicians are Hispanic or Latino.
- White, 58.6%
- Asian, 13.5%
- Hispanic or Latino, 10.6%
- Black or African American, 9.1%
- Unknown, 5.9%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 2.3%
Marine fisheries technician race
| Marine fisheries technician race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 58.6% |
| Asian | 13.5% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 10.6% |
| Black or African American | 9.1% |
| Unknown | 5.9% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 2.3% |
Marine fisheries technician race and ethnicity over time
See how marine fisheries technician racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Marine fisheries technician race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 71.72% | 6.55% | 13.45% | 5.86% |
| 2011 | 69.61% | 5.65% | 13.78% | 8.13% |
| 2012 | 63.48% | 4.96% | 14.89% | 9.93% |
| 2013 | 70.12% | 5.18% | 8.76% | 11.16% |
| 2014 | 71.61% | 7.57% | 10.41% | 6.62% |
| 2015 | 63.96% | 8.44% | 11.69% | 9.74% |
| 2016 | 68.73% | 4.47% | 9.28% | 11.68% |
| 2017 | 66.24% | 5.79% | 9.32% | 12.54% |
| 2018 | 64.67% | 6.27% | 10.54% | 11.68% |
| 2019 | 64.15% | 7.56% | 10.08% | 14.01% |
| 2020 | 58.99% | 9.83% | 11.24% | 13.20% |
| 2021 | 58.62% | 9.11% | 13.55% | 10.59% |
Marine fisheries technician wage gap by race
According to our data, asian marine fisheries technicians have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Unknown marine fisheries technicians have the lowest average salary at $35,256.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $35,256 |
| White | $37,562 |
| Black or African American | $36,195 |
| Asian | $38,805 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $36,843 |
Average marine fisheries technician age
See how the average age of marine fisheries technicians varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Marine fisheries technician age by race and gender
| Race | Male age | Female age |
|---|---|---|
| White | 44 | 34.5 |
| Black or African American | 40 | |
| Asian | 33.5 | 37 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 33 |
Marine fisheries technician age breakdown
The average age of marine fisheries technicians is 40+ years years old, representing 46% of the marine fisheries technician population.
Marine fisheries technician age breakdown
| Marine Fisheries Technician Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 46% |
| 30-40 years | 29% |
| 20-30 years | 25% |
Marine fisheries technician educational attainment
- Bachelor's, 90%
- Master's, 10%
Marine fisheries technicians by degree level
| Marine fisheries technician degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 90% |
| Master's | 10% |
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Marine fisheries technician wage gap by degree level
According to the data, marine fisheries technicians with a Bachelor's degree earn more than those without, at $34,833 annually. With a Associate degree, marine fisheries technicians earn a median annual income of $32,351 compared to $31,887 for marine fisheries technicians with an High School Diploma degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| High School Diploma or Less | $31,887 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $34,833 |
| Some College/ Associate Degree | $32,351 |
Marine fisheries technician turnover and employment statistics
Marine fisheries technician unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for marine fisheries technicians between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Marine fisheries technician unemployment rate by year
| Year | Marine fisheries technician unemployment rate |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 3.75% |
| 2011 | 5.02% |
| 2012 | 7.52% |
| 2013 | 8.70% |
| 2014 | 4.05% |
| 2015 | 3.80% |
| 2016 | 6.33% |
| 2017 | 5.32% |
| 2018 | 2.11% |
| 2019 | 3.68% |
| 2020 | 5.77% |
| 2021 | 5.97% |
Average marine fisheries technician tenure
The average marine fisheries technician stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 29 marine fisheries technicians resumes in Zippia's database.
Marine fisheries technician tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 37% |
| 1-2 years | 20% |
| 3-4 years | 23% |
| 5-7 years | 17% |
| 8-10 years | 0% |
| 11+ years | 3% |
Marine fisheries technician LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of marine fisheries 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Marine Fisheries Technician | 5.71% | - |
| Cream Tester | 7.88% | 7,281 |
| Lead-Based Paint Technician | 8.16% | 15,766 |
| Concrete Tester | 9.49% | 8,420 |
Similar marine fisheries technician jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Cream Tester | 7.88% | 7,281 |
| Lead-Based Paint Technician | 8.16% | 15,766 |
| Concrete Tester | 9.49% | 8,420 |
Foreign languages spoken by marine fisheries technicians
- Swedish, 50.0%
- Thai, 50.0%
Marine fisheries technician languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Swedish | 50.0% |
| Thai | 50.0% |