Natural resource technician demographics and statistics in the US
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Natural resource technician gender statistics
39.3% of natural resource technicians are women and 60.7% of natural resource technicians are men.
- Male, 60.7%
- Female, 39.3%
Natural resource technician gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Male | 60.7% |
| Female | 39.3% |
Natural resource technician gender pay gap
Women earn 97¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$35,390
Female income
$34,376
Natural resource technician gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in natural resource technician positions over time. Currently, 39.3% of natural resource technicians are female.
Natural resource technician gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 65.23% | 34.77% |
| 2011 | 62.48% | 37.52% |
| 2012 | 61.98% | 38.02% |
| 2013 | 65.50% | 34.50% |
| 2014 | 63.35% | 36.65% |
| 2015 | 63.37% | 36.63% |
| 2016 | 62.78% | 37.22% |
| 2017 | 64.09% | 35.91% |
| 2018 | 64.45% | 35.55% |
| 2019 | 59.48% | 40.52% |
| 2020 | 62.35% | 37.65% |
| 2021 | 60.70% | 39.30% |
Natural resource technician related jobs gender ratio
We compared natural resource 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% |
| Natural Resource Technician | 61% | 39% |
| Hot Cell Technician | 97% | 3% |
| Chemical Compounder | 98% | 2% |
| Precision Crop Manager | 98% | 2% |
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Natural resource technician demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among natural resource technicians is White, which makes up 62.2% of all natural resource technicians. Comparatively, 14.7% of natural resource technicians are Hispanic or Latino and 9.4% of natural resource technicians are Black or African American.
- White, 62.2%
- Hispanic or Latino, 14.7%
- Black or African American, 9.4%
- Asian, 6.9%
- Unknown, 5.8%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 1.0%
Natural resource technician race
| Natural resource technician race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 62.2% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 14.7% |
| Black or African American | 9.4% |
| Asian | 6.9% |
| Unknown | 5.8% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 1.0% |
Natural resource technician race and ethnicity over time
See how natural resource technician racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Natural resource technician race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 73.00% | 7.59% | 5.10% | 10.73% |
| 2011 | 70.09% | 9.37% | 6.52% | 10.00% |
| 2012 | 71.81% | 8.45% | 6.49% | 9.55% |
| 2013 | 69.67% | 9.18% | 6.57% | 10.88% |
| 2014 | 69.84% | 9.03% | 6.84% | 10.61% |
| 2015 | 68.47% | 8.84% | 6.44% | 12.27% |
| 2016 | 69.00% | 9.44% | 6.51% | 11.51% |
| 2017 | 66.77% | 8.10% | 7.08% | 13.75% |
| 2018 | 67.54% | 7.79% | 8.05% | 12.48% |
| 2019 | 68.93% | 7.48% | 6.63% | 12.67% |
| 2020 | 64.66% | 9.65% | 7.13% | 11.89% |
| 2021 | 62.21% | 9.36% | 6.94% | 14.72% |
Natural resource technician wage gap by race
According to our data, unknown natural resource technicians have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Asian natural resource technicians have the lowest average salary at $35,101.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $35,929 |
| White | $35,359 |
| Black or African American | $35,138 |
| Asian | $35,101 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $35,429 |
Average natural resource technician age
See how the average age of natural resource technicians varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Natural resource 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 |
Natural resource technician age breakdown
The average age of natural resource technicians is 40+ years years old, representing 40% of the natural resource technician population.
Natural resource technician age breakdown
| Natural Resource Technician Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 40% |
| 30-40 years | 26% |
| 20-30 years | 33% |
Natural resource technician educational attainment
The most common degree for natural resource technicians is bachelor's degree, with 79% of natural resource technicians earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are associate degree degree at 14% and associate degree degree at 5%.
- Bachelor's, 79%
- Associate, 14%
- Master's, 5%
- High School Diploma, 2%
- Other Degrees, 0%
Natural resource technicians by degree level
| Natural resource technician degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 79% |
| Associate | 14% |
| Master's | 5% |
| High School Diploma | 2% |
| Other Degrees | 0% |
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Natural resource technician wage gap by degree level
According to the data, natural resource technicians with a Master's degree earn more than those without, at $36,946 annually. With a Associate degree, natural resource technicians earn a median annual income of $34,703 compared to $33,821 for natural resource technicians with an Bachelor's degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| Master's Degree | $36,946 |
| High School Diploma or Less | $32,980 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $33,821 |
| Some College/ Associate Degree | $34,703 |
Natural resource technician employment statistics
Most natural resource technicians work for a government in the government industry.
Company size where natural resource technicians work
Below, you can see the size of companies where natural resource technicians work.
Natural resource technician jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 6% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 15% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 31% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 8% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 31% |
| > 10,000 employees | 9% |
Natural resource technician jobs by company type
Employees with the natural resource technician job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most natural resource technicians prefer to work at government companies over education companies.
Natural resource technician jobs by sector
| Company type | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 20% |
| Public | 5% |
| Private | 15% |
| Government | 60% |
Natural resource technician jobs by industry
The most common industries for natural resource technicians are government, education and non profits.
Natural resource technician industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Government | 52% |
| Education | 17% |
| Non Profits | 7% |
| Professional | 6% |
| Hospitality | 5% |
| Manufacturing | 2% |
| Energy | 2% |
| Finance | 1% |
| Automotive | 1% |
| Utilities | 1% |
| Health Care | 1% |
| Construction | 1% |
| Fortune 500 | 1% |
| Retail | 1% |
| Technology | 1% |
Natural resource technician turnover and employment statistics
Natural resource technician unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for natural resource technicians between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Natural resource technician unemployment rate by year
| Year | Natural resource 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 natural resource technician tenure
The average natural resource technician stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 353 natural resource technicians resumes in Zippia's database.
Natural resource technician tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 47% |
| 1-2 years | 21% |
| 3-4 years | 11% |
| 5-7 years | 13% |
| 8-10 years | 2% |
| 11+ years | 6% |
Natural resource technician LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of natural resource 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Science Technician | 5.71% | 16,073 |
| Milk Tester | 7.88% | 7,106 |
| Natural Resource Technician | 8.16% | - |
| Rubber Compounder Formulator | 9.49% | 286 |
Similar natural resource technician jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Science Technician | 5.71% | 16,073 |
| Milk Tester | 7.88% | 7,106 |
| Rubber Compounder Formulator | 9.49% | 286 |
Foreign languages spoken by natural resource technicians
The most common foreign language among natural resource technicians is Spanish at 41.2%. The second-most popular foreign language spoken is French at 17.6% and Icelandic is the third-most popular at 5.9%.
- Spanish, 41.2%
- French, 17.6%
- Icelandic, 5.9%
- Hebrew, 5.9%
- German, 5.9%
- Other, 23.5%
Natural resource technician languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 41.2% |
| French | 17.6% |
| Icelandic | 5.9% |
| Hebrew | 5.9% |
| German | 5.9% |
| Other | 23.5% |
