Missile technician demographics and statistics in the US
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Missile technician gender statistics
5.5% of missile technicians are women and 94.5% of missile technicians are men.
- Male, 94.5%
- Female, 5.5%
Missile technician gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Male | 94.5% |
| Female | 5.5% |
Missile technician gender pay gap
Women earn 92¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$82,929
Female income
$76,427
Missile technician gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in missile technician positions over time. Currently, 5.5% of missile technicians are female.
Missile technician gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 94.13% | 5.87% |
| 2011 | 94.79% | 5.21% |
| 2012 | 94.12% | 5.88% |
| 2013 | 95.20% | 4.80% |
| 2014 | 95.18% | 4.82% |
| 2015 | 94.31% | 5.69% |
| 2016 | 94.22% | 5.78% |
| 2017 | 94.25% | 5.75% |
| 2018 | 95.04% | 4.96% |
| 2019 | 95.74% | 4.26% |
| 2020 | 96.98% | 3.02% |
| 2021 | 94.52% | 5.48% |
Missile technician related jobs gender ratio
| Job title | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Missile Technician | 95% | 5% |
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Missile technician demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among missile technicians is White, which makes up 54.8% of all missile technicians. Comparatively, 17.3% of missile technicians are Hispanic or Latino and 15.3% of missile technicians are Black or African American.
- White, 54.8%
- Hispanic or Latino, 17.3%
- Black or African American, 15.3%
- Asian, 6.3%
- Unknown, 5.5%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.8%
Missile technician race
| Missile technician race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 54.8% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 17.3% |
| Black or African American | 15.3% |
| Asian | 6.3% |
| Unknown | 5.5% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.8% |
Missile technician race and ethnicity over time
See how missile technician racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Missile technician race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 66.40% | 13.35% | 4.10% | 12.70% |
| 2011 | 68.08% | 14.24% | 4.37% | 10.69% |
| 2012 | 63.81% | 14.17% | 3.85% | 13.62% |
| 2013 | 64.02% | 13.46% | 4.84% | 13.47% |
| 2014 | 64.73% | 12.68% | 4.57% | 13.67% |
| 2015 | 60.27% | 16.01% | 4.57% | 13.90% |
| 2016 | 62.97% | 15.55% | 4.28% | 13.06% |
| 2017 | 62.33% | 12.26% | 4.25% | 16.83% |
| 2018 | 59.65% | 14.24% | 4.56% | 16.45% |
| 2019 | 61.40% | 14.31% | 4.66% | 14.94% |
| 2020 | 58.12% | 14.78% | 4.71% | 17.88% |
| 2021 | 54.84% | 15.34% | 6.30% | 17.33% |
Missile technician wage gap by race
According to our data, unknown missile technicians have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Asian missile technicians have the lowest average salary at $72,383.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $91,051 |
| White | $85,488 |
| Black or African American | $85,447 |
| Asian | $72,383 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $81,472 |
Average missile technician age
See how the average age of missile technicians varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Missile technician age by race and gender
| Race | Male age | Female age |
|---|---|---|
| Black or African American | 23 | 22 |
| Unknown | 22 | 22 |
| Asian | 23 | |
| Hispanic or Latino | 22 | 22.5 |
| White | 22 | 21 |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 20 |
Missile technician age breakdown
The average age of missile technicians is 20-30 years years old, representing 73% of the missile technician population.
Missile technician age breakdown
| Missile Technician Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 2% |
| 30-40 years | 9% |
| 20-30 years | 73% |
Missile technician educational attainment
The most common degree for missile technicians is associate degree, with 35% of missile technicians earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are high school diploma degree at 26% and high school diploma degree at 26%.
- Associate, 35%
- High School Diploma, 26%
- Bachelor's, 26%
- Master's, 5%
- Other Degrees, 8%
Missile technicians by degree level
| Missile technician degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Associate | 35% |
| High School Diploma | 26% |
| Bachelor's | 26% |
| Master's | 5% |
| Other Degrees | 8% |
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Missile technician wage gap by degree level
According to the data, missile technicians with a Bachelor's degree earn more than those without, at $81,557 annually. With a Associate degree, missile technicians earn a median annual income of $69,518 compared to $55,319 for missile technicians with an High School Diploma degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| High School Diploma or Less | $55,319 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $81,557 |
| Some College/ Associate Degree | $69,518 |
Missile technician employment statistics
Most missile technicians work for a private in the government industry.
Company size where missile technicians work
Below, you can see the size of companies where missile technicians work.
Missile technician jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 4% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 19% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 15% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 4% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 15% |
| > 10,000 employees | 42% |
Missile technician jobs by company type
Employees with the missile technician job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most missile technicians prefer to work at private companies over public companies.
Missile technician jobs by sector
| Company type | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 4% |
| Public | 32% |
| Private | 44% |
| Government | 20% |
Missile technician jobs by industry
The most common industries for missile technicians are government, technology and manufacturing.
Missile technician industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Government | 18% |
| Fortune 500 | 18% |
| Technology | 18% |
| Manufacturing | 11% |
| Transportation | 7% |
| Professional | 7% |
| Education | 4% |
| Finance | 4% |
| Automotive | 4% |
| Construction | 4% |
| Retail | 4% |
| Telecommunication | 4% |
Missile technician turnover and employment statistics
Missile technician unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for missile technicians between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Missile technician unemployment rate by year
| Year | Missile technician unemployment rate |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 4.55% |
| 2011 | 2.32% |
| 2012 | 2.19% |
| 2013 | 3.56% |
| 2014 | 2.07% |
| 2015 | 1.38% |
| 2016 | 1.79% |
| 2017 | 1.95% |
| 2018 | 1.38% |
| 2019 | 1.10% |
| 2020 | 2.68% |
| 2021 | 1.35% |
Average missile technician tenure
The average missile technician stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 650 missile technicians resumes in Zippia's database.
Missile technician tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 4% |
| 1-2 years | 15% |
| 3-4 years | 31% |
| 5-7 years | 24% |
| 8-10 years | 8% |
| 11+ years | 17% |
Foreign languages spoken by missile technicians
The most common foreign language among missile technicians is Spanish at 40.0%. The second-most popular foreign language spoken is French at 30.0% and Russian is the third-most popular at 10.0%.
- Spanish, 40.0%
- French, 30.0%
- Russian, 10.0%
- Carrier, 10.0%
- Hebrew, 10.0%
Missile technician languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 40.0% |
| French | 30.0% |
| Russian | 10.0% |
| Carrier | 10.0% |
| Hebrew | 10.0% |