Mining technician demographics and statistics in the US
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Mining technician gender statistics
11.2% of mining technicians are women and 88.8% of mining technicians are men.
- Male, 88.8%
- Female, 11.2%
Mining technician gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Male | 88.8% |
| Female | 11.2% |
Mining technician gender pay gap
Women earn 95¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$48,727
Female income
$46,267
Mining technician gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in mining technician positions over time. Currently, 11.2% of mining technicians are female.
Mining technician gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 90.59% | 9.41% |
| 2011 | 89.52% | 10.48% |
| 2012 | 89.32% | 10.68% |
| 2013 | 90.69% | 9.31% |
| 2014 | 89.86% | 10.14% |
| 2015 | 89.87% | 10.13% |
| 2016 | 89.64% | 10.36% |
| 2017 | 90.15% | 9.85% |
| 2018 | 90.29% | 9.71% |
| 2019 | 88.27% | 11.73% |
| 2020 | 89.47% | 10.53% |
| 2021 | 88.79% | 11.21% |
Mining technician related jobs gender ratio
We compared mining technicians with similar job titles to see how gender ratios vary. As you can see, precision crop manager and chemical compounder have the biggest gender ratio gaps.
| Job title | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Feed Research Aide | 13% | 87% |
| Taste Tester | 15% | 85% |
| Formula Technician | 27% | 73% |
| Mining Technician | 89% | 11% |
| Hot Cell Technician | 97% | 3% |
| Chemical Compounder | 98% | 2% |
| Precision Crop Manager | 98% | 2% |
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Mining technician demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among mining technicians is White, which makes up 62.3% of all mining technicians. Comparatively, 13.2% of mining technicians are Hispanic or Latino and 9.6% of mining technicians are Black or African American.
- White, 62.3%
- Hispanic or Latino, 13.2%
- Black or African American, 9.6%
- Asian, 7.8%
- Unknown, 6.2%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.9%
Mining technician race
| Mining technician race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 62.3% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 13.2% |
| Black or African American | 9.6% |
| Asian | 7.8% |
| Unknown | 6.2% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.9% |
Mining technician race and ethnicity over time
See how mining technician racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Mining technician race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 73.05% | 7.81% | 5.93% | 9.16% |
| 2011 | 70.14% | 9.58% | 7.35% | 8.44% |
| 2012 | 71.86% | 8.66% | 7.31% | 7.98% |
| 2013 | 69.72% | 9.39% | 7.40% | 9.32% |
| 2014 | 69.89% | 9.25% | 7.66% | 9.04% |
| 2015 | 68.52% | 9.06% | 7.27% | 10.70% |
| 2016 | 69.05% | 9.65% | 7.34% | 9.95% |
| 2017 | 66.82% | 8.31% | 7.91% | 12.18% |
| 2018 | 67.59% | 8.00% | 8.88% | 10.91% |
| 2019 | 68.98% | 7.69% | 7.46% | 11.10% |
| 2020 | 64.71% | 9.86% | 7.96% | 10.33% |
| 2021 | 62.26% | 9.58% | 7.77% | 13.16% |
Mining technician wage gap by race
According to our data, unknown mining technicians have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Asian mining technicians have the lowest average salary at $48,103.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $49,987 |
| White | $48,648 |
| Black or African American | $48,111 |
| Asian | $48,103 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $48,810 |
Average mining technician age
See how the average age of mining technicians varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Mining technician age by race and gender
| Race | Male age | Female age |
|---|---|---|
| Black or African American | 35.5 | 38.5 |
| Unknown | 35 | 34 |
| Asian | 30 | 29 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 33 | 33 |
| White | 37 | 35 |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 39 |
Mining technician age breakdown
The average age of mining technicians is 40+ years years old, representing 40% of the mining technician population.
Mining technician age breakdown
| Mining Technician Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 40% |
| 30-40 years | 26% |
| 20-30 years | 33% |
Mining technician educational attainment
The most common degree for mining technicians is associate degree, with 27% of mining technicians earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are high school diploma degree at 27% and high school diploma degree at 25%.
- Associate, 27%
- High School Diploma, 27%
- Bachelor's, 25%
- Diploma, 9%
- Other Degrees, 12%
Mining technicians by degree level
| Mining technician degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Associate | 27% |
| High School Diploma | 27% |
| Bachelor's | 25% |
| Diploma | 9% |
| Other Degrees | 12% |
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Mining technician wage gap by degree level
According to the data, mining technicians with a Master's degree earn more than those without, at $52,714 annually. With a Associate degree, mining technicians earn a median annual income of $47,275 compared to $45,065 for mining technicians with an Bachelor's degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| Master's Degree | $52,714 |
| High School Diploma or Less | $43,093 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $45,065 |
| Some College/ Associate Degree | $47,275 |
Mining technician employment statistics
Company size where mining technicians work
Below, you can see the size of companies where mining technicians work.
Mining technician jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 5% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 19% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 33% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 2% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 29% |
| > 10,000 employees | 12% |
Mining technician jobs by industry
The most common industries for mining technicians are manufacturing, professional and energy.
Mining technician industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Manufacturing | 20% |
| Professional | 17% |
| Energy | 12% |
| Construction | 12% |
| Technology | 5% |
| Non Profits | 5% |
| Utilities | 5% |
| Fortune 500 | 5% |
| Hospitality | 5% |
| Pharmaceutical | 2% |
| Transportation | 2% |
| Government | 2% |
| Internet | 2% |
| Agriculture | 2% |
| Insurance | 2% |
Mining technician turnover and employment statistics
Mining technician unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for mining technicians between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Mining technician unemployment rate by year
| Year | Mining technician unemployment rate |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 7.78% |
| 2011 | 6.41% |
| 2012 | 6.49% |
| 2013 | 6.74% |
| 2014 | 6.13% |
| 2015 | 4.16% |
| 2016 | 4.16% |
| 2017 | 4.43% |
| 2018 | 4.24% |
| 2019 | 3.68% |
| 2020 | 3.86% |
| 2021 | 4.42% |
Average mining technician tenure
The average mining technician stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 148 mining technicians resumes in Zippia's database.
Mining technician tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 25% |
| 1-2 years | 33% |
| 3-4 years | 8% |
| 5-7 years | 8% |
| 8-10 years | 10% |
| 11+ years | 16% |
Mining technician LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of mining 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Biochemistry Technician | 5.71% | 8,644 |
| Seed Analyst | 7.88% | 2,239 |
| Mining Technician | 8.16% | - |
| Chemical Processor | 9.49% | 8,357 |
Similar mining technician jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Biochemistry Technician | 5.71% | 8,644 |
| Seed Analyst | 7.88% | 2,239 |
| Chemical Processor | 9.49% | 8,357 |
Foreign languages spoken by mining technicians
The most common foreign language among mining technicians is Spanish at 40.0%. The second-most popular foreign language spoken is Indonesian at 20.0% and Arapaho is the third-most popular at 20.0%.
- Spanish, 40.0%
- Indonesian, 20.0%
- Arapaho, 20.0%
- Chinese, 20.0%
Mining technician languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 40.0% |
| Indonesian | 20.0% |
| Arapaho | 20.0% |
| Chinese | 20.0% |