Measurement technician demographics and statistics in the US
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Measurement technician gender statistics
10.1% of measurement technicians are women and 89.9% of measurement technicians are men.
- Male, 89.9%
- Female, 10.1%
Measurement technician gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Male | 89.9% |
| Female | 10.1% |
Measurement technician gender pay gap
Women earn 97¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$48,102
Female income
$46,885
Measurement technician gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in measurement technician positions over time. Currently, 10.1% of measurement technicians are female.
Measurement technician gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 82.93% | 17.07% |
| 2011 | 82.59% | 17.41% |
| 2012 | 83.55% | 16.45% |
| 2013 | 81.25% | 18.75% |
| 2014 | 82.56% | 17.44% |
| 2015 | 82.11% | 17.89% |
| 2016 | 82.46% | 17.54% |
| 2017 | 82.37% | 17.63% |
| 2018 | 91.33% | 8.67% |
| 2019 | 92.39% | 7.61% |
| 2020 | 91.96% | 8.04% |
| 2021 | 89.92% | 10.08% |
Measurement technician related jobs gender ratio
| Job title | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Measurement Technician | 90% | 10% |
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Measurement technician demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among measurement technicians is White, which makes up 70.8% of all measurement technicians. Comparatively, 10.4% of measurement technicians are Hispanic or Latino and 8.0% of measurement technicians are Asian.
- White, 70.8%
- Hispanic or Latino, 10.4%
- Asian, 8.0%
- Black or African American, 6.3%
- Unknown, 4.3%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.2%
Measurement technician race
| Measurement technician race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 70.8% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 10.4% |
| Asian | 8.0% |
| Black or African American | 6.3% |
| Unknown | 4.3% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.2% |
Measurement technician race and ethnicity over time
See how measurement technician racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Measurement technician race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 73.17% | 7.08% | 7.89% | 9.54% |
| 2011 | 73.63% | 7.19% | 8.58% | 8.42% |
| 2012 | 72.65% | 7.60% | 8.91% | 8.56% |
| 2013 | 71.86% | 7.87% | 8.07% | 9.07% |
| 2014 | 73.05% | 6.71% | 8.38% | 9.25% |
| 2015 | 72.64% | 7.00% | 7.74% | 9.82% |
| 2016 | 71.43% | 7.41% | 8.23% | 10.18% |
| 2017 | 71.23% | 7.28% | 8.45% | 10.03% |
| 2018 | 74.49% | 5.93% | 7.53% | 9.83% |
| 2019 | 73.86% | 5.88% | 8.64% | 9.13% |
| 2020 | 73.04% | 5.70% | 8.67% | 9.86% |
| 2021 | 70.79% | 6.26% | 8.05% | 10.43% |
Measurement technician wage gap by race
According to our data, white measurement technicians have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Black or african american measurement technicians have the lowest average salary at $47,396.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $47,507 |
| White | $48,922 |
| Black or African American | $47,396 |
| Asian | $48,523 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $48,181 |
Average measurement technician age
See how the average age of measurement technicians varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Measurement technician age by race and gender
| Race | Male age | Female age |
|---|---|---|
| Unknown | 51 | |
| White | 54 | 52.5 |
| Black or African American | 52 | |
| Asian | 52 | 49.5 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 48 | 54.5 |
Measurement technician age breakdown
The average age of measurement technicians is 40+ years years old, representing 80% of the measurement technician population.
Measurement technician age breakdown
| Measurement Technician Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 80% |
| 30-40 years | 13% |
| 20-30 years | 7% |
Measurement technician educational attainment
The most common degree for measurement technicians is bachelor's degree, with 32% of measurement technicians earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are associate degree degree at 32% and associate degree degree at 25%.
- Bachelor's, 32%
- Associate, 32%
- High School Diploma, 25%
- Diploma, 5%
- Other Degrees, 6%
Measurement technicians by degree level
| Measurement technician degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 32% |
| Associate | 32% |
| High School Diploma | 25% |
| Diploma | 5% |
| Other Degrees | 6% |
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Measurement technician wage gap by degree level
According to the data, measurement technicians with a Associate degree earn more than those without, at $48,259 annually. With a Bachelor's degree, measurement technicians earn a median annual income of $47,936 compared to $47,222 for measurement technicians with an High School Diploma degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| High School Diploma or Less | $47,222 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $47,936 |
| Some College/ Associate Degree | $48,259 |
Measurement technician employment statistics
Most measurement technicians work for a private in the energy industry.
Company size where measurement technicians work
Below, you can see the size of companies where measurement technicians work.
Measurement technician jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 4% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 16% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 17% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 13% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 28% |
| > 10,000 employees | 21% |
Measurement technician jobs by company type
Employees with the measurement technician job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most measurement technicians prefer to work at private companies over public companies.
Measurement technician jobs by sector
| Company type | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 5% |
| Public | 37% |
| Private | 53% |
| Government | 4% |
Measurement technician jobs by industry
The most common industries for measurement technicians are energy, manufacturing and technology.
Measurement technician industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Energy | 33% |
| Fortune 500 | 14% |
| Manufacturing | 8% |
| Technology | 8% |
| Professional | 5% |
| Utilities | 4% |
| Education | 4% |
| Transportation | 3% |
| Government | 3% |
| Automotive | 3% |
| Construction | 3% |
| Retail | 3% |
| Health Care | 2% |
| Media | 1% |
| Internet | 1% |
| Telecommunication | 1% |
| Hospitality | 1% |
| Non Profits | 1% |
Measurement technician turnover and employment statistics
Measurement technician unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for measurement technicians between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Measurement technician unemployment rate by year
| Year | Measurement 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 | 2.08% |
| 2019 | 3.66% |
| 2020 | 4.65% |
| 2021 | 4.69% |
Average measurement technician tenure
The average measurement technician stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 1,382 measurement technicians resumes in Zippia's database.
Measurement technician tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 19% |
| 1-2 years | 31% |
| 3-4 years | 15% |
| 5-7 years | 20% |
| 8-10 years | 7% |
| 11+ years | 9% |
Measurement technician LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of measurement 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Lot Technician | 4.94% | 11,410 |
| Electrical Drafter | 5.61% | 30,376 |
| Geophysical Drafter | 5.82% | 2,105 |
| Civil Design Technician | 6.29% | 52,802 |
| Measurement Technician | 8.40% | - |
Similar measurement technician jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Lot Technician | 4.94% | 11,410 |
| Electrical Drafter | 5.61% | 30,376 |
| Geophysical Drafter | 5.82% | 2,105 |
| Civil Design Technician | 6.29% | 52,802 |
Foreign languages spoken by measurement technicians
The most common foreign language among measurement technicians is Spanish at 76.5%. The second-most popular foreign language spoken is Vietnamese at 5.9% and Filipino is the third-most popular at 5.9%.
- Spanish, 76.5%
- Vietnamese, 5.9%
- Filipino, 5.9%
- French, 5.9%
- Dutch, 5.9%
Measurement technician languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 76.5% |
| Vietnamese | 5.9% |
| Filipino | 5.9% |
| French | 5.9% |
| Dutch | 5.9% |
