Ndt technician demographics and statistics in the US
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Ndt technician gender statistics
6.6% of ndt technicians are women and 93.4% of ndt technicians are men.
- Male, 93.4%
- Female, 6.6%
Ndt technician gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Male | 93.4% |
| Female | 6.6% |
Ndt technician gender pay gap
Women earn 84¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$48,190
Female income
$40,534
Ndt technician gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in ndt technician positions over time. Currently, 6.6% of ndt technicians are female.
Ndt technician gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 94.72% | 5.28% |
| 2011 | 94.59% | 5.41% |
| 2012 | 94.93% | 5.07% |
| 2013 | 94.11% | 5.89% |
| 2014 | 94.59% | 5.41% |
| 2015 | 94.43% | 5.57% |
| 2016 | 94.55% | 5.45% |
| 2017 | 94.52% | 5.48% |
| 2018 | 93.88% | 6.12% |
| 2019 | 93.36% | 6.64% |
| 2020 | 93.89% | 6.11% |
| 2021 | 93.42% | 6.58% |
Ndt technician related jobs gender ratio
| Job title | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| NDT Technician | 93% | 7% |
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Ndt technician demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among ndt technicians is White, which makes up 60.7% of all ndt technicians. Comparatively, 16.8% of ndt technicians are Hispanic or Latino and 9.5% of ndt technicians are Black or African American.
- White, 60.7%
- Hispanic or Latino, 16.8%
- Black or African American, 9.5%
- Asian, 7.5%
- Unknown, 4.9%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.6%
Ndt technician race
| Ndt technician race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 60.7% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 16.8% |
| Black or African American | 9.5% |
| Asian | 7.5% |
| Unknown | 4.9% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.6% |
Ndt technician race and ethnicity over time
See how ndt technician racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Ndt technician race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 65.92% | 9.73% | 7.19% | 14.58% |
| 2011 | 66.38% | 9.84% | 7.88% | 13.45% |
| 2012 | 65.40% | 10.25% | 8.21% | 13.59% |
| 2013 | 64.61% | 10.52% | 7.37% | 14.10% |
| 2014 | 65.80% | 9.36% | 7.68% | 14.28% |
| 2015 | 65.39% | 9.65% | 7.04% | 14.86% |
| 2016 | 64.18% | 10.06% | 7.53% | 15.22% |
| 2017 | 63.98% | 9.93% | 7.75% | 15.06% |
| 2018 | 63.96% | 9.08% | 7.70% | 16.26% |
| 2019 | 64.41% | 8.81% | 7.60% | 16.37% |
| 2020 | 62.35% | 8.16% | 7.88% | 16.33% |
| 2021 | 60.69% | 9.51% | 7.47% | 16.77% |
Ndt technician wage gap by race
According to our data, asian ndt technicians have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Black or african american ndt technicians have the lowest average salary at $46,371.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $48,561 |
| White | $48,626 |
| Black or African American | $46,371 |
| Asian | $50,251 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $47,232 |
Average ndt technician age
See how the average age of ndt technicians varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Female
Ndt technician age by race and gender
| Race | Male age | Female age |
|---|---|---|
| Black or African American | 46 | 48 |
| Unknown | 43 | 45.5 |
| Asian | 50 | 47 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 42 | 44 |
| White | 46.5 | 47 |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 47 |
Ndt technician age breakdown
The average age of ndt technicians is 40+ years years old, representing 64% of the ndt technician population.
Ndt technician age breakdown
| NDT Technician Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 64% |
| 30-40 years | 24% |
| 20-30 years | 12% |
Ndt technician educational attainment
The most common degree for ndt technicians is associate degree, with 32% of ndt 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 19%.
- Associate, 32%
- High School Diploma, 26%
- Bachelor's, 19%
- Diploma, 12%
- Other Degrees, 11%
Ndt technicians by degree level
| Ndt technician degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Associate | 32% |
| High School Diploma | 26% |
| Bachelor's | 19% |
| Diploma | 12% |
| Other Degrees | 11% |
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Ndt technician wage gap by degree level
According to the data, ndt technicians with a Master's degree earn more than those without, at $53,643 annually. With a Associate degree, ndt technicians earn a median annual income of $50,704 compared to $49,599 for ndt technicians with an Bachelor's degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| Master's Degree | $53,643 |
| High School Diploma or Less | $46,392 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $49,599 |
| Some College/ Associate Degree | $50,704 |
Ndt technician employment statistics
Most ndt technicians work for a private in the manufacturing industry.
Company size where ndt technicians work
Below, you can see the size of companies where ndt technicians work.
Ndt technician jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 5% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 16% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 24% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 7% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 29% |
| > 10,000 employees | 19% |
Ndt technician jobs by company type
Employees with the ndt technician job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most ndt technicians prefer to work at private companies over public companies.
Ndt technician jobs by sector
| Company type | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 2% |
| Public | 27% |
| Private | 70% |
| Government | 2% |
Ndt technician jobs by industry
The most common industries for ndt technicians are manufacturing, energy and professional.
Ndt technician industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Manufacturing | 18% |
| Energy | 14% |
| Professional | 12% |
| Technology | 12% |
| Fortune 500 | 9% |
| Transportation | 8% |
| Construction | 5% |
| Finance | 4% |
| Hospitality | 2% |
| Government | 2% |
| Health Care | 2% |
| Non Profits | 2% |
| Media | 1% |
| Internet | 1% |
| Utilities | 1% |
| Retail | 1% |
| Telecommunication | 1% |
| Insurance | 1% |
| Education | 1% |
| Start-up | 1% |
Ndt technician turnover and employment statistics
Ndt technician unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for ndt technicians between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Ndt technician unemployment rate by year
| Year | Ndt 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 | 1.97% |
| 2019 | 2.84% |
| 2020 | 3.91% |
| 2021 | 4.04% |
Average ndt technician tenure
The average ndt technician stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 1,865 ndt technicians resumes in Zippia's database.
Ndt technician tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 30% |
| 1-2 years | 31% |
| 3-4 years | 13% |
| 5-7 years | 15% |
| 8-10 years | 6% |
| 11+ years | 6% |
Ndt technician LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of ndt 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Map Compiler | 4.94% | 161 |
| Electrical Drafter | 5.61% | 30,376 |
| Patent Drafter | 5.82% | 2,335 |
| NDT Technician | 6.29% | - |
| Photonics Engineering Technician | 8.40% | 67,121 |
Similar ndt technician jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Map Compiler | 4.94% | 161 |
| Electrical Drafter | 5.61% | 30,376 |
| Patent Drafter | 5.82% | 2,335 |
| Photonics Engineering Technician | 8.40% | 67,121 |
Foreign languages spoken by ndt technicians
The most common foreign language among ndt technicians is Spanish at 60.0%. The second-most popular foreign language spoken is Vietnamese at 13.3% and Portuguese is the third-most popular at 6.7%.
- Spanish, 60.0%
- Vietnamese, 13.3%
- Portuguese, 6.7%
- German, 6.7%
- Malay, 6.7%
- Other, 6.6%
Ndt technician languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 60.0% |
| Vietnamese | 13.3% |
| Portuguese | 6.7% |
| German | 6.7% |
| Malay | 6.7% |
| Other | 6.6% |
