Materials engineering technician demographics and statistics in the US
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Materials engineering technician demographics by:
Materials engineering technician gender statistics
19.7% of materials engineering technicians are women and 80.3% of materials engineering technicians are men.
- Male, 80.3%
- Female, 19.7%
Materials engineering technician gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Male | 80.3% |
| Female | 19.7% |
Materials engineering technician gender pay gap
Women earn 89¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$74,681
Female income
$66,648
Materials engineering technician gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in materials engineering technician positions over time. Currently, 19.7% of materials engineering technicians are female.
Materials engineering technician gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 83.70% | 16.30% |
| 2011 | 83.38% | 16.62% |
| 2012 | 84.30% | 15.70% |
| 2013 | 82.08% | 17.92% |
| 2014 | 83.35% | 16.65% |
| 2015 | 82.92% | 17.08% |
| 2016 | 83.25% | 16.75% |
| 2017 | 83.16% | 16.84% |
| 2018 | 81.46% | 18.54% |
| 2019 | 80.12% | 19.88% |
| 2020 | 81.50% | 18.50% |
| 2021 | 80.26% | 19.74% |
Materials engineering technician related jobs gender ratio
| Job title | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Materials Engineering Technician | 80% | 20% |
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Materials engineering technician demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among materials engineering technicians is White, which makes up 58.2% of all materials engineering technicians. Comparatively, 15.8% of materials engineering technicians are Hispanic or Latino and 11.5% of materials engineering technicians are Asian.
- White, 58.2%
- Hispanic or Latino, 15.8%
- Asian, 11.5%
- Black or African American, 9.0%
- Unknown, 4.8%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.7%
Materials engineering technician race
| Materials engineering technician race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 58.2% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 15.8% |
| Asian | 11.5% |
| Black or African American | 9.0% |
| Unknown | 4.8% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.7% |
Materials engineering technician race and ethnicity over time
See how materials engineering technician racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Materials engineering technician race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 63.47% | 9.20% | 11.21% | 13.58% |
| 2011 | 63.94% | 9.32% | 11.89% | 12.45% |
| 2012 | 62.96% | 9.72% | 12.23% | 12.59% |
| 2013 | 62.17% | 10.00% | 11.39% | 13.10% |
| 2014 | 63.35% | 8.83% | 11.70% | 13.28% |
| 2015 | 62.94% | 9.12% | 11.05% | 13.86% |
| 2016 | 61.74% | 9.53% | 11.55% | 14.22% |
| 2017 | 61.54% | 9.40% | 11.76% | 14.06% |
| 2018 | 61.51% | 8.55% | 11.72% | 15.27% |
| 2019 | 61.97% | 8.29% | 11.62% | 15.37% |
| 2020 | 59.90% | 7.63% | 11.90% | 15.34% |
| 2021 | 58.24% | 8.98% | 11.48% | 15.77% |
Materials engineering technician wage gap by race
According to our data, asian materials engineering technicians have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Black or african american materials engineering technicians have the lowest average salary at $72,842.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $75,060 |
| White | $75,131 |
| Black or African American | $72,842 |
| Asian | $76,750 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $73,683 |
Average materials engineering technician age
See how the average age of materials engineering technicians varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Materials engineering technician age by race and gender
| Race | Male age | Female age |
|---|---|---|
| Black or African American | 46 | 48 |
| Unknown | 43 | 45.5 |
| Asian | 50 | 47 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 42 | 44 |
| White | 46.5 | 47 |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 47 |
Materials engineering technician age breakdown
The average age of materials engineering technicians is 40+ years years old, representing 64% of the materials engineering technician population.
Materials engineering technician age breakdown
| Materials Engineering Technician Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 64% |
| 30-40 years | 24% |
| 20-30 years | 12% |
Materials engineering technician educational attainment
The most common degree for materials engineering technicians is bachelor's degree, with 50% of materials engineering technicians earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are associate degree degree at 36% and associate degree degree at 5%.
- Bachelor's, 50%
- Associate, 36%
- High School Diploma, 5%
- Master's, 2%
- Other Degrees, 7%
Materials engineering technicians by degree level
| Materials engineering technician degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 50% |
| Associate | 36% |
| High School Diploma | 5% |
| Master's | 2% |
| Other Degrees | 7% |
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Materials engineering technician wage gap by degree level
According to the data, materials engineering technicians with a Master's degree earn more than those without, at $80,048 annually. With a Associate degree, materials engineering technicians earn a median annual income of $77,279 compared to $76,157 for materials engineering technicians with an Bachelor's degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| Master's Degree | $80,048 |
| High School Diploma or Less | $72,881 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $76,157 |
| Some College/ Associate Degree | $77,279 |
Materials engineering technician employment statistics
Most materials engineering technicians work for a private in the technology industry.
Company size where materials engineering technicians work
Below, you can see the size of companies where materials engineering technicians work.
Materials engineering technician jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 3% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 10% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 12% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 8% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 32% |
| > 10,000 employees | 35% |
Materials engineering technician jobs by company type
Employees with the materials engineering technician job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most materials engineering technicians prefer to work at private companies over public companies.
Materials engineering technician jobs by sector
| Company type | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 8% |
| Public | 32% |
| Private | 45% |
| Government | 16% |
Materials engineering technician jobs by industry
The most common industries for materials engineering technicians are technology, government and professional.
Materials engineering technician industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Fortune 500 | 17% |
| Technology | 16% |
| Government | 13% |
| Professional | 13% |
| Manufacturing | 13% |
| Education | 6% |
| Automotive | 5% |
| Transportation | 3% |
| Energy | 3% |
| Finance | 2% |
| Construction | 2% |
| Telecommunication | 2% |
| Real Estate | 1% |
| Non Profits | 1% |
| Health Care | 1% |
| Internet | 1% |
| Retail | 1% |
Materials engineering technician turnover and employment statistics
Materials engineering technician unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for materials engineering technicians between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Materials engineering technician unemployment rate by year
| Year | Materials engineering 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 | 1.97% |
| 2019 | 2.84% |
| 2020 | 3.91% |
| 2021 | 4.04% |
Average materials engineering technician tenure
The average materials engineering technician stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 167 materials engineering technicians resumes in Zippia's database.
Materials engineering technician tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 16% |
| 1-2 years | 31% |
| 3-4 years | 16% |
| 5-7 years | 15% |
| 8-10 years | 7% |
| 11+ years | 14% |
Materials engineering technician LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of materials engineering 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Mosaicist | 4.94% | 2 |
| Automotive Design Drafter | 5.61% | 70,774 |
| Drafting Internship | 5.82% | 51,193 |
| Materials Engineering Technician | 6.29% | - |
| Computer Technician And Electronics Technician | 8.40% | 85,359 |
Similar materials engineering technician jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Mosaicist | 4.94% | 2 |
| Automotive Design Drafter | 5.61% | 70,774 |
| Drafting Internship | 5.82% | 51,193 |
| Computer Technician And Electronics Technician | 8.40% | 85,359 |
Foreign languages spoken by materials engineering technicians
The most common foreign language among materials engineering technicians is Spanish at 40.0%. The second-most popular foreign language spoken is Chinese at 13.3% and French is the third-most popular at 13.3%.
- Spanish, 40.0%
- Chinese, 13.3%
- French, 13.3%
- Mandarin, 13.3%
- Vietnamese, 6.7%
- Other, 13.4%
Materials engineering technician languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 40.0% |
| Chinese | 13.3% |
| French | 13.3% |
| Mandarin | 13.3% |
| Vietnamese | 6.7% |
| Other | 13.4% |
