Nuclear reactor technician demographics and statistics in the US
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Nuclear reactor technician gender statistics
29.5% of nuclear reactor technicians are women and 70.5% of nuclear reactor technicians are men.
- Male, 70.5%
- Female, 29.5%
Nuclear reactor technician gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Male | 70.5% |
| Female | 29.5% |
Nuclear reactor technician gender pay gap
Women earn 94¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$59,630
Female income
$55,918
Nuclear reactor technician gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in nuclear reactor technician positions over time. Currently, 29.5% of nuclear reactor technicians are female.
Nuclear reactor technician gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 74.37% | 25.63% |
| 2011 | 72.03% | 27.97% |
| 2012 | 71.60% | 28.40% |
| 2013 | 74.59% | 25.41% |
| 2014 | 72.77% | 27.23% |
| 2015 | 72.79% | 27.21% |
| 2016 | 72.29% | 27.71% |
| 2017 | 73.40% | 26.60% |
| 2018 | 73.71% | 26.29% |
| 2019 | 69.42% | 30.58% |
| 2020 | 71.92% | 28.08% |
| 2021 | 70.49% | 29.51% |
Nuclear reactor technician related jobs gender ratio
We compared nuclear reactor 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% |
| Nuclear Reactor Technician | 70% | 30% |
| Hot Cell Technician | 97% | 3% |
| Chemical Compounder | 98% | 2% |
| Precision Crop Manager | 98% | 2% |
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Nuclear reactor technician demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among nuclear reactor technicians is White, which makes up 57.4% of all nuclear reactor technicians. Comparatively, 16.4% of nuclear reactor technicians are Hispanic or Latino and 9.8% of nuclear reactor technicians are Asian.
- White, 57.4%
- Hispanic or Latino, 16.4%
- Asian, 9.8%
- Black or African American, 9.2%
- Unknown, 6.1%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 1.1%
Nuclear reactor technician race
| Nuclear reactor technician race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 57.4% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 16.4% |
| Asian | 9.8% |
| Black or African American | 9.2% |
| Unknown | 6.1% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 1.1% |
Nuclear reactor technician race and ethnicity over time
See how nuclear reactor technician racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Nuclear reactor technician race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 68.15% | 7.47% | 8.01% | 12.38% |
| 2011 | 65.24% | 9.25% | 9.43% | 11.66% |
| 2012 | 66.96% | 8.32% | 9.39% | 11.20% |
| 2013 | 64.82% | 9.05% | 9.48% | 12.54% |
| 2014 | 64.99% | 8.91% | 9.74% | 12.26% |
| 2015 | 63.63% | 8.72% | 9.35% | 13.92% |
| 2016 | 64.15% | 9.32% | 9.42% | 13.17% |
| 2017 | 61.92% | 7.97% | 9.99% | 15.40% |
| 2018 | 62.69% | 7.66% | 10.96% | 14.13% |
| 2019 | 64.08% | 7.36% | 9.54% | 14.32% |
| 2020 | 59.82% | 9.53% | 10.04% | 13.55% |
| 2021 | 57.36% | 9.24% | 9.85% | 16.38% |
Nuclear reactor technician wage gap by race
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $61,508 |
| White | $59,508 |
| Black or African American | $58,698 |
| Asian | $58,729 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $59,750 |
Average nuclear reactor technician age
See how the average age of nuclear reactor technicians varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Nuclear reactor 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 |
Nuclear reactor technician age breakdown
The average age of nuclear reactor technicians is 40+ years years old, representing 40% of the nuclear reactor technician population.
Nuclear reactor technician age breakdown
| Nuclear Reactor Technician Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 40% |
| 30-40 years | 26% |
| 20-30 years | 33% |
Nuclear reactor technician educational attainment
The most common degree for nuclear reactor technicians is associate degree, with 45% of nuclear reactor technicians earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are bachelor's degree degree at 35% and bachelor's degree degree at 10%.
- Associate, 45%
- Bachelor's, 35%
- Master's, 10%
- High School Diploma, 6%
- Other Degrees, 4%
Nuclear reactor technicians by degree level
| Nuclear reactor technician degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Associate | 45% |
| Bachelor's | 35% |
| Master's | 10% |
| High School Diploma | 6% |
| Other Degrees | 4% |
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Nuclear reactor technician wage gap by degree level
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| Master's Degree | $65,796 |
| High School Diploma or Less | $51,265 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $54,189 |
| Some College/ Associate Degree | $57,561 |
Nuclear reactor technician turnover and employment statistics
Nuclear reactor technician unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for nuclear reactor technicians between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Nuclear reactor technician unemployment rate by year
| Year | Nuclear reactor 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 nuclear reactor technician tenure
The average nuclear reactor technician stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 67 nuclear reactor technicians resumes in Zippia's database.
Nuclear reactor technician tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 24% |
| 1-2 years | 25% |
| 3-4 years | 19% |
| 5-7 years | 14% |
| 8-10 years | 1% |
| 11+ years | 17% |
Nuclear reactor technician LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of nuclear reactor 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Artificial Breeding Technician | 5.71% | 7,232 |
| Plant Control Aide | 7.88% | 79,483 |
| Nuclear Reactor Technician | 8.16% | - |
| Color Matcher | 9.49% | 367 |
Similar nuclear reactor technician jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Artificial Breeding Technician | 5.71% | 7,232 |
| Plant Control Aide | 7.88% | 79,483 |
| Color Matcher | 9.49% | 367 |