Nuclear engineering technician demographics and statistics in the US
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Nuclear engineering technician gender statistics
6.4% of nuclear engineering technicians are women and 93.6% of nuclear engineering technicians are men.
- Male, 93.6%
- Female, 6.4%
Nuclear engineering technician gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Male | 93.6% |
| Female | 6.4% |
Nuclear engineering technician gender pay gap
Women earn 84¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$55,045
Female income
$46,498
Nuclear engineering technician gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in nuclear engineering technician positions over time. Currently, 6.4% of nuclear engineering technicians are female.
Nuclear engineering technician gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 94.88% | 5.12% |
| 2011 | 94.76% | 5.24% |
| 2012 | 95.09% | 4.91% |
| 2013 | 94.29% | 5.71% |
| 2014 | 94.75% | 5.25% |
| 2015 | 94.60% | 5.40% |
| 2016 | 94.72% | 5.28% |
| 2017 | 94.69% | 5.31% |
| 2018 | 94.06% | 5.94% |
| 2019 | 93.56% | 6.44% |
| 2020 | 94.08% | 5.92% |
| 2021 | 93.62% | 6.38% |
Nuclear engineering technician related jobs gender ratio
| Job title | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Nuclear Engineering Technician | 94% | 6% |
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Nuclear engineering technician demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among nuclear engineering technicians is White, which makes up 67.9% of all nuclear engineering technicians. Comparatively, 11.7% of nuclear engineering technicians are Hispanic or Latino and 8.2% of nuclear engineering technicians are Asian.
- White, 67.9%
- Hispanic or Latino, 11.7%
- Asian, 8.2%
- Black or African American, 6.9%
- Unknown, 4.6%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.7%
Nuclear engineering technician race
| Nuclear engineering technician race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 67.9% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 11.7% |
| Asian | 8.2% |
| Black or African American | 6.9% |
| Unknown | 4.6% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.7% |
Nuclear engineering technician race and ethnicity over time
See how nuclear engineering technician racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Nuclear engineering 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 | 71.21% | 6.43% | 8.40% | 11.23% |
| 2019 | 71.66% | 6.16% | 8.30% | 11.33% |
| 2020 | 69.60% | 5.51% | 8.58% | 11.30% |
| 2021 | 67.94% | 6.86% | 8.17% | 11.74% |
Nuclear engineering technician wage gap by race
According to our data, asian nuclear engineering technicians have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Black or african american nuclear engineering technicians have the lowest average salary at $53,047.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $55,460 |
| White | $55,538 |
| Black or African American | $53,047 |
| Asian | $57,321 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $53,958 |
Average nuclear engineering technician age
See how the average age of nuclear engineering technicians varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Nuclear engineering 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 |
Nuclear engineering technician age breakdown
The average age of nuclear engineering technicians is 40+ years years old, representing 64% of the nuclear engineering technician population.
Nuclear engineering technician age breakdown
| Nuclear Engineering Technician Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 64% |
| 30-40 years | 24% |
| 20-30 years | 12% |
Nuclear engineering technician educational attainment
- Bachelor's, 48%
- Associate, 34%
- Master's, 10%
- High School Diploma, 3%
- Other Degrees, 5%
Nuclear engineering technicians by degree level
| Nuclear engineering technician degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 48% |
| Associate | 34% |
| Master's | 10% |
| High School Diploma | 3% |
| Other Degrees | 5% |
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Nuclear engineering technician wage gap by degree level
According to the data, nuclear engineering technicians with a Master's degree earn more than those without, at $61,012 annually. With a Associate degree, nuclear engineering technicians earn a median annual income of $57,908 compared to $56,666 for nuclear engineering technicians with an Bachelor's degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| Master's Degree | $61,012 |
| High School Diploma or Less | $53,089 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $56,666 |
| Some College/ Associate Degree | $57,908 |
Nuclear engineering technician employment statistics
Company size where nuclear engineering technicians work
Below, you can see the size of companies where nuclear engineering technicians work.
Nuclear engineering technician jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 100 - 500 employees | 8% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 42% |
| > 10,000 employees | 50% |
Nuclear engineering technician turnover and employment statistics
Nuclear engineering technician unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for nuclear engineering technicians between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Nuclear engineering technician unemployment rate by year
| Year | Nuclear engineering 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 nuclear engineering technician tenure
The average nuclear engineering technician stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 58 nuclear engineering technicians resumes in Zippia's database.
Nuclear engineering technician tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 7% |
| 1-2 years | 17% |
| 3-4 years | 17% |
| 5-7 years | 32% |
| 8-10 years | 7% |
| 11+ years | 22% |
Nuclear engineering technician LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of nuclear engineering 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Land Survey Technician | 4.94% | 10,634 |
| Pattern Drafter | 5.61% | 2,144 |
| Patent Drafter | 5.82% | 2,335 |
| Nuclear Engineering Technician | 6.29% | - |
| Assembly & Test Technician | 8.40% | 64,354 |
Similar nuclear engineering technician jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Land Survey Technician | 4.94% | 10,634 |
| Pattern Drafter | 5.61% | 2,144 |
| Patent Drafter | 5.82% | 2,335 |
| Assembly & Test Technician | 8.40% | 64,354 |