Metrology technician demographics and statistics in the US
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Metrology technician gender statistics
13.0% of metrology technicians are women and 87.0% of metrology technicians are men.
- Male, 87.0%
- Female, 13.0%
Metrology technician gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Male | 87.0% |
| Female | 13.0% |
Metrology technician gender pay gap
Women earn 97¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$59,459
Female income
$57,438
Metrology technician gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in metrology technician positions over time. Currently, 13.0% of metrology technicians are female.
Metrology technician gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 78.45% | 21.55% |
| 2011 | 78.04% | 21.96% |
| 2012 | 79.19% | 20.81% |
| 2013 | 76.45% | 23.55% |
| 2014 | 78.01% | 21.99% |
| 2015 | 77.48% | 22.52% |
| 2016 | 77.89% | 22.11% |
| 2017 | 77.78% | 22.22% |
| 2018 | 88.75% | 11.25% |
| 2019 | 90.10% | 9.90% |
| 2020 | 89.55% | 10.45% |
| 2021 | 86.99% | 13.01% |
Metrology technician related jobs gender ratio
| Job title | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Metrology Technician | 87% | 13% |
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Metrology technician demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among metrology technicians is White, which makes up 70.8% of all metrology technicians. Comparatively, 10.4% of metrology technicians are Hispanic or Latino and 8.0% of metrology 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%
Metrology technician race
| Metrology 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% |
Metrology technician race and ethnicity over time
See how metrology technician racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Metrology 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% |
Metrology technician wage gap by race
According to our data, white metrology technicians have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Black or african american metrology technicians have the lowest average salary at $58,284.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $58,468 |
| White | $60,829 |
| Black or African American | $58,284 |
| Asian | $60,162 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $59,590 |
Average metrology technician age
See how the average age of metrology technicians varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Metrology 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 |
Metrology technician age breakdown
The average age of metrology technicians is 40+ years years old, representing 80% of the metrology technician population.
Metrology technician age breakdown
| Metrology Technician Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 80% |
| 30-40 years | 13% |
| 20-30 years | 7% |
Metrology technician educational attainment
The most common degree for metrology technicians is associate degree, with 48% of metrology technicians earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are bachelor's degree degree at 32% and bachelor's degree degree at 6%.
- Associate, 48%
- Bachelor's, 32%
- Diploma, 6%
- High School Diploma, 6%
- Other Degrees, 8%
Metrology technicians by degree level
| Metrology technician degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Associate | 48% |
| Bachelor's | 32% |
| Diploma | 6% |
| High School Diploma | 6% |
| Other Degrees | 8% |
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Metrology technician wage gap by degree level
According to the data, metrology technicians with a Associate degree earn more than those without, at $59,720 annually. With a Bachelor's degree, metrology technicians earn a median annual income of $59,181 compared to $57,996 for metrology technicians with an High School Diploma degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| High School Diploma or Less | $57,996 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $59,181 |
| Some College/ Associate Degree | $59,720 |
Metrology technician employment statistics
Most metrology technicians work for a private in the manufacturing industry.
Company size where metrology technicians work
Below, you can see the size of companies where metrology technicians work.
Metrology technician jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 4% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 10% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 18% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 8% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 27% |
| > 10,000 employees | 33% |
Metrology technician jobs by company type
Employees with the metrology technician job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most metrology technicians prefer to work at private companies over public companies.
Metrology technician jobs by sector
| Company type | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 1% |
| Public | 41% |
| Private | 55% |
| Government | 3% |
Metrology technician jobs by industry
The most common industries for metrology technicians are manufacturing, technology and health care.
Metrology technician industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Manufacturing | 21% |
| Fortune 500 | 16% |
| Technology | 16% |
| Health Care | 11% |
| Professional | 8% |
| Pharmaceutical | 6% |
| Automotive | 5% |
| Government | 3% |
| Energy | 3% |
| Finance | 2% |
| Utilities | 2% |
| Telecommunication | 2% |
| Education | 1% |
| Transportation | 1% |
Metrology technician turnover and employment statistics
Metrology technician unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for metrology technicians between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Metrology technician unemployment rate by year
| Year | Metrology 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 metrology technician tenure
The average metrology technician stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 684 metrology technicians resumes in Zippia's database.
Metrology technician tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 13% |
| 1-2 years | 26% |
| 3-4 years | 15% |
| 5-7 years | 24% |
| 8-10 years | 8% |
| 11+ years | 14% |
Metrology technician LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of metrology 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Surveyor Chain Helper | 4.94% | 26,702 |
| Design Engineer/Drafter | 5.61% | 41,746 |
| Building Architectural Designer | 5.82% | 50,290 |
| Experimental Technician | 6.29% | 13,652 |
| Metrology Technician | 8.40% | - |
Similar metrology technician jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Surveyor Chain Helper | 4.94% | 26,702 |
| Design Engineer/Drafter | 5.61% | 41,746 |
| Building Architectural Designer | 5.82% | 50,290 |
| Experimental Technician | 6.29% | 13,652 |
Foreign languages spoken by metrology technicians
The most common foreign language among metrology technicians is Spanish at 60.0%. The second-most popular foreign language spoken is German at 13.3% and Chinese is the third-most popular at 6.7%.
- Spanish, 60.0%
- German, 13.3%
- Chinese, 6.7%
- Japanese, 6.7%
- Mandarin, 6.7%
- Other, 6.6%
Metrology technician languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 60.0% |
| German | 13.3% |
| Chinese | 6.7% |
| Japanese | 6.7% |
| Mandarin | 6.7% |
| Other | 6.6% |
