Microfilm technician demographics and statistics in the US
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Microfilm technician demographics by:
Microfilm technician gender statistics
60.8% of microfilm technicians are women and 39.2% of microfilm technicians are men.
- Female, 60.8%
- Male, 39.2%
Microfilm technician gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Female | 60.8% |
| Male | 39.2% |
Microfilm technician gender pay gap
Women earn 97¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$49,679
Female income
$48,163
Microfilm technician gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in microfilm technician positions over time. Currently, 60.8% of microfilm technicians are female.
Microfilm technician gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 37.05% | 62.95% |
| 2011 | 36.59% | 63.41% |
| 2012 | 36.67% | 63.33% |
| 2013 | 37.25% | 62.75% |
| 2014 | 41.17% | 58.83% |
| 2015 | 37.02% | 62.98% |
| 2016 | 37.40% | 62.60% |
| 2017 | 40.00% | 60.00% |
| 2018 | 35.31% | 64.69% |
| 2019 | 40.02% | 59.98% |
| 2020 | 38.32% | 61.68% |
| 2021 | 39.24% | 60.76% |
Microfilm technician related jobs gender ratio
We compared microfilm technicians with similar job titles to see how gender ratios vary. As you can see, guitar technician and armorer technician have the biggest gender ratio gaps.
| Job title | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Radiographer, Mammographer | 2% | 98% |
| Mammographer | 3% | 97% |
| Lead Mammographer | 3% | 97% |
| Microfilm Technician | 39% | 61% |
| Driver/Technician | 93% | 7% |
| Armorer Technician | 95% | 5% |
| Guitar Technician | 96% | 4% |
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Microfilm technician demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among microfilm technicians is White, which makes up 60.2% of all microfilm technicians. Comparatively, 14.5% of microfilm technicians are Hispanic or Latino and 10.1% of microfilm technicians are Asian.
- White, 60.2%
- Hispanic or Latino, 14.5%
- Asian, 10.1%
- Black or African American, 8.6%
- Unknown, 5.7%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.9%
Microfilm technician race
| Microfilm technician race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 60.2% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 14.5% |
| Asian | 10.1% |
| Black or African American | 8.6% |
| Unknown | 5.7% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.9% |
Microfilm technician race and ethnicity over time
See how microfilm technician racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Microfilm technician race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 73.00% | 9.36% | 6.16% | 8.76% |
| 2011 | 71.85% | 10.55% | 5.93% | 9.55% |
| 2012 | 70.15% | 10.26% | 6.54% | 10.33% |
| 2013 | 70.04% | 9.57% | 6.93% | 11.02% |
| 2014 | 69.81% | 9.42% | 7.57% | 10.60% |
| 2015 | 69.23% | 10.93% | 6.73% | 10.81% |
| 2016 | 69.25% | 9.82% | 7.19% | 10.91% |
| 2017 | 68.54% | 9.25% | 6.96% | 12.14% |
| 2018 | 65.57% | 9.89% | 9.62% | 12.27% |
| 2019 | 65.39% | 9.52% | 9.30% | 12.99% |
| 2020 | 62.40% | 8.65% | 9.78% | 13.04% |
| 2021 | 60.23% | 8.65% | 10.11% | 14.49% |
Microfilm technician wage gap by race
According to our data, asian microfilm technicians have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. White microfilm technicians have the lowest average salary at $48,099.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $49,830 |
| White | $48,099 |
| Black or African American | $49,198 |
| Asian | $51,843 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $49,499 |
Average microfilm technician age
See how the average age of microfilm technicians varies based on ethnicity and gender.
Male
Female
Microfilm technician age by race and gender
| Race | Male age | Female age |
|---|---|---|
| Black or African American | 31 | 32 |
| Unknown | 31.5 | 36 |
| Asian | 35 | 37.5 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 30 | 35 |
| White | 33 | 39.5 |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 30 |
Microfilm technician age breakdown
The average age of microfilm technicians is 40+ years years old, representing 41% of the microfilm technician population.
Microfilm technician age breakdown
| Microfilm Technician Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 41% |
| 30-40 years | 30% |
| 20-30 years | 29% |
Microfilm technician educational attainment
The most common degree for microfilm technicians is high school diploma, with 31% of microfilm technicians earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are associate degree degree at 25% and associate degree degree at 22%.
- High School Diploma, 31%
- Associate, 25%
- Bachelor's, 22%
- Diploma, 12%
- Other Degrees, 10%
Microfilm technicians by degree level
| Microfilm technician degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| High School Diploma | 31% |
| Associate | 25% |
| Bachelor's | 22% |
| Diploma | 12% |
| Other Degrees | 10% |
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Microfilm technician wage gap by degree level
According to the data, microfilm technicians with a Bachelor's degree earn more than those without, at $50,380 annually. With a Master's degree, microfilm technicians earn a median annual income of $50,334 compared to $49,788 for microfilm technicians with an Associate degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| Master's Degree | $50,334 |
| High School Diploma or Less | $48,738 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $50,380 |
| Some College/ Associate Degree | $49,788 |
Microfilm technician employment statistics
Most microfilm technicians work for a private in the government industry.
Company size where microfilm technicians work
Below, you can see the size of companies where microfilm technicians work.
Microfilm technician jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 7% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 21% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 21% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 12% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 15% |
| > 10,000 employees | 24% |
Microfilm technician jobs by company type
Employees with the microfilm technician job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most microfilm technicians prefer to work at private companies over public companies.
Microfilm technician jobs by sector
| Company type | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 8% |
| Public | 17% |
| Private | 59% |
| Government | 16% |
Microfilm technician jobs by industry
The most common industries for microfilm technicians are government, finance and technology.
Microfilm technician industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Government | 16% |
| Finance | 11% |
| Technology | 11% |
| Fortune 500 | 10% |
| Education | 9% |
| Manufacturing | 7% |
| Professional | 7% |
| Health Care | 5% |
| Retail | 5% |
| Insurance | 5% |
| Energy | 4% |
| Construction | 2% |
| Transportation | 1% |
| Media | 1% |
| Non Profits | 1% |
| Real Estate | 1% |
| Automotive | 1% |
| Hospitality | 1% |
| Telecommunication | 1% |
Microfilm technician turnover and employment statistics
Microfilm technician unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for microfilm technicians between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Microfilm technician unemployment rate by year
| Year | Microfilm technician unemployment rate |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 4.11% |
| 2011 | 5.06% |
| 2012 | 4.43% |
| 2013 | 3.96% |
| 2014 | 3.13% |
| 2015 | 3.08% |
| 2016 | 2.16% |
| 2017 | 2.36% |
| 2018 | 2.41% |
| 2019 | 2.69% |
| 2020 | 3.30% |
| 2021 | 3.38% |
Average microfilm technician tenure
The average microfilm technician stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 184 microfilm technicians resumes in Zippia's database.
Microfilm technician tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 15% |
| 1-2 years | 42% |
| 3-4 years | 14% |
| 5-7 years | 14% |
| 8-10 years | 2% |
| 11+ years | 14% |
Microfilm technician LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of microfilm 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Microfilm Technician | 5.02% | - |
| Pediatric Dental Hygienist | 6.89% | 39,062 |
| Cytotechnologist/Histotechnologist | 8.24% | 459 |
| Health Unit Clerk | 9.29% | 130,920 |
| Optician Apprentice | 12.53% | 10,174 |
| Surgical Technician | 12.80% | 70,920 |
| Nuclear Medical Technologist | 21.93% | 92,029 |
Similar microfilm technician jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Pediatric Dental Hygienist | 6.89% | 39,062 |
| Cytotechnologist/Histotechnologist | 8.24% | 459 |
| Health Unit Clerk | 9.29% | 130,920 |
| Optician Apprentice | 12.53% | 10,174 |
| Surgical Technician | 12.80% | 70,920 |
| Nuclear Medical Technologist | 21.93% | 92,029 |
Foreign languages spoken by microfilm technicians
- Spanish, 100.0%
Microfilm technician languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 100.0% |