Microwave technician demographics and statistics in the US
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Microwave technician gender statistics
4.4% of microwave technicians are women and 95.6% of microwave technicians are men.
- Male, 95.6%
- Female, 4.4%
Microwave technician gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Male | 95.6% |
| Female | 4.4% |
Microwave technician gender pay gap
Women earn 98¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$47,200
Female income
$46,404
Microwave technician gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in microwave technician positions over time. Currently, 4.4% of microwave technicians are female.
Microwave technician gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 92.13% | 7.87% |
| 2011 | 91.96% | 8.04% |
| 2012 | 92.45% | 7.55% |
| 2013 | 91.26% | 8.74% |
| 2014 | 91.94% | 8.06% |
| 2015 | 91.71% | 8.29% |
| 2016 | 91.89% | 8.11% |
| 2017 | 91.84% | 8.16% |
| 2018 | 96.21% | 3.79% |
| 2019 | 96.70% | 3.30% |
| 2020 | 96.50% | 3.50% |
| 2021 | 95.56% | 4.44% |
Microwave technician related jobs gender ratio
| Job title | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Microwave Technician | 96% | 4% |
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Microwave technician demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among microwave technicians is White, which makes up 70.8% of all microwave technicians. Comparatively, 10.4% of microwave technicians are Hispanic or Latino and 8.0% of microwave 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%
Microwave technician race
| Microwave 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% |
Microwave technician race and ethnicity over time
See how microwave technician racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Microwave 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% |
Microwave technician wage gap by race
According to our data, white microwave technicians have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Black or african american microwave technicians have the lowest average salary at $46,739.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $46,811 |
| White | $47,732 |
| Black or African American | $46,739 |
| Asian | $47,474 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $47,251 |
Average microwave technician age
See how the average age of microwave technicians varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Microwave 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 |
Microwave technician age breakdown
The average age of microwave technicians is 40+ years years old, representing 80% of the microwave technician population.
Microwave technician age breakdown
| Microwave Technician Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 80% |
| 30-40 years | 13% |
| 20-30 years | 7% |
Microwave technician educational attainment
The most common degree for microwave technicians is associate degree, with 48% of microwave technicians earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are bachelor's degree degree at 28% and bachelor's degree degree at 8%.
- Associate, 48%
- Bachelor's, 28%
- High School Diploma, 8%
- Diploma, 7%
- Other Degrees, 9%
Microwave technicians by degree level
| Microwave technician degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Associate | 48% |
| Bachelor's | 28% |
| High School Diploma | 8% |
| Diploma | 7% |
| Other Degrees | 9% |
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Microwave technician wage gap by degree level
According to the data, microwave technicians with a Associate degree earn more than those without, at $47,302 annually. With a Bachelor's degree, microwave technicians earn a median annual income of $47,091 compared to $46,625 for microwave technicians with an High School Diploma degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| High School Diploma or Less | $46,625 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $47,091 |
| Some College/ Associate Degree | $47,302 |
Microwave technician employment statistics
Most microwave technicians work for a private in the telecommunication industry.
Company size where microwave technicians work
Below, you can see the size of companies where microwave technicians work.
Microwave technician jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 7% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 12% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 24% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 11% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 29% |
| > 10,000 employees | 17% |
Microwave technician jobs by company type
Employees with the microwave technician job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most microwave technicians prefer to work at private companies over public companies.
Microwave technician jobs by sector
| Company type | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Public | 35% |
| Private | 59% |
| Government | 5% |
Microwave technician jobs by industry
The most common industries for microwave technicians are telecommunication, manufacturing and technology.
Microwave technician industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Telecommunication | 17% |
| Manufacturing | 17% |
| Technology | 17% |
| Fortune 500 | 8% |
| Media | 5% |
| Government | 5% |
| Transportation | 4% |
| Health Care | 4% |
| Internet | 2% |
| Utilities | 2% |
| Construction | 2% |
| Professional | 2% |
| Start-up | 2% |
| Real Estate | 2% |
| Energy | 2% |
| Hospitality | 1% |
| Automotive | 1% |
| Retail | 1% |
| Finance | 1% |
| Non Profits | 1% |
| Insurance | 1% |
Microwave technician turnover and employment statistics
Microwave technician unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for microwave technicians between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Microwave technician unemployment rate by year
| Year | Microwave 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 microwave technician tenure
The average microwave technician stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 275 microwave technicians resumes in Zippia's database.
Microwave technician tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 21% |
| 1-2 years | 39% |
| 3-4 years | 11% |
| 5-7 years | 15% |
| 8-10 years | 5% |
| 11+ years | 9% |
Microwave technician LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of microwave 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Field Map Technician | 4.94% | 58,677 |
| Staking Technician | 5.61% | 6,222 |
| Autocad Draftsman | 5.82% | 1,553 |
| Failure Analysis Technician | 6.29% | 23,962 |
| Microwave Technician | 8.40% | - |
Similar microwave technician jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Field Map Technician | 4.94% | 58,677 |
| Staking Technician | 5.61% | 6,222 |
| Autocad Draftsman | 5.82% | 1,553 |
| Failure Analysis Technician | 6.29% | 23,962 |
Foreign languages spoken by microwave technicians
- Hawaiian, 100.0%
Microwave technician languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Hawaiian | 100.0% |