Nuclear test technician demographics and statistics in the US
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Nuclear test technician demographics by:
Nuclear test technician gender statistics
20.9% of nuclear test technicians are women and 79.1% of nuclear test technicians are men.
- Male, 79.1%
- Female, 20.9%
Nuclear test technician gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Male | 79.1% |
| Female | 20.9% |
Nuclear test technician gender pay gap
Women earn 95¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$47,537
Female income
$45,231
Nuclear test technician gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in nuclear test technician positions over time. Currently, 20.9% of nuclear test technicians are female.
Nuclear test technician gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 82.10% | 17.90% |
| 2011 | 80.29% | 19.71% |
| 2012 | 79.95% | 20.05% |
| 2013 | 82.28% | 17.72% |
| 2014 | 80.87% | 19.13% |
| 2015 | 80.88% | 19.12% |
| 2016 | 80.49% | 19.51% |
| 2017 | 81.36% | 18.64% |
| 2018 | 81.60% | 18.40% |
| 2019 | 78.21% | 21.79% |
| 2020 | 80.20% | 19.80% |
| 2021 | 79.07% | 20.93% |
Nuclear test technician related jobs gender ratio
We compared nuclear test 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 Test Technician | 79% | 21% |
| Hot Cell Technician | 97% | 3% |
| Chemical Compounder | 98% | 2% |
| Precision Crop Manager | 98% | 2% |
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Nuclear test technician demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among nuclear test technicians is White, which makes up 62.7% of all nuclear test technicians. Comparatively, 12.4% of nuclear test technicians are Hispanic or Latino and 11.4% of nuclear test technicians are Asian.
- White, 62.7%
- Hispanic or Latino, 12.4%
- Asian, 11.4%
- Black or African American, 6.8%
- Unknown, 5.7%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 1.0%
Nuclear test technician race
| Nuclear test technician race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 62.7% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 12.4% |
| Asian | 11.4% |
| Black or African American | 6.8% |
| Unknown | 5.7% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 1.0% |
Nuclear test technician race and ethnicity over time
See how nuclear test technician racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Nuclear test technician race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 73.50% | 5.03% | 9.54% | 8.40% |
| 2011 | 70.58% | 6.81% | 10.96% | 7.67% |
| 2012 | 72.31% | 5.89% | 10.92% | 7.22% |
| 2013 | 70.16% | 6.62% | 11.01% | 8.56% |
| 2014 | 70.34% | 6.47% | 11.27% | 8.28% |
| 2015 | 68.97% | 6.28% | 10.88% | 9.94% |
| 2016 | 69.50% | 6.88% | 10.95% | 9.18% |
| 2017 | 67.27% | 5.54% | 11.51% | 11.42% |
| 2018 | 68.03% | 5.23% | 12.49% | 10.15% |
| 2019 | 69.43% | 4.92% | 11.07% | 10.34% |
| 2020 | 65.16% | 7.09% | 11.57% | 9.57% |
| 2021 | 62.70% | 6.80% | 11.38% | 12.39% |
Nuclear test technician wage gap by race
According to our data, unknown nuclear test technicians have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Asian nuclear test technicians have the lowest average salary at $46,876.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $48,782 |
| White | $47,466 |
| Black or African American | $46,960 |
| Asian | $46,876 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $47,627 |
Average nuclear test technician age
See how the average age of nuclear test technicians varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Nuclear test 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 test technician age breakdown
The average age of nuclear test technicians is 40+ years years old, representing 40% of the nuclear test technician population.
Nuclear test technician age breakdown
| Nuclear Test Technician Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 40% |
| 30-40 years | 26% |
| 20-30 years | 33% |
Nuclear test technician educational attainment
The most common degree for nuclear test technicians is bachelor's degree, with 42% of nuclear test technicians earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are associate degree degree at 29% and associate degree degree at 8%.
- Bachelor's, 42%
- Associate, 29%
- Master's, 8%
- Diploma, 4%
- Other Degrees, 17%
Nuclear test technicians by degree level
| Nuclear test technician degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 42% |
| Associate | 29% |
| Master's | 8% |
| Diploma | 4% |
| Other Degrees | 17% |
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Nuclear test technician wage gap by degree level
According to the data, nuclear test technicians with a Master's degree earn more than those without, at $51,166 annually. With a Associate degree, nuclear test technicians earn a median annual income of $45,969 compared to $43,990 for nuclear test technicians with an Bachelor's degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| Master's Degree | $51,166 |
| High School Diploma or Less | $42,136 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $43,990 |
| Some College/ Associate Degree | $45,969 |
Nuclear test technician employment statistics
Company size where nuclear test technicians work
Below, you can see the size of companies where nuclear test technicians work.
Nuclear test technician jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 6% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 6% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 11% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 22% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 28% |
| > 10,000 employees | 28% |
Nuclear test technician jobs by industry
The most common industries for nuclear test technicians are health care, construction and professional.
Nuclear test technician industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Fortune 500 | 26% |
| Health Care | 22% |
| Construction | 13% |
| Professional | 13% |
| Energy | 9% |
| Technology | 9% |
| Government | 4% |
| Manufacturing | 4% |
Nuclear test technician turnover and employment statistics
Nuclear test technician unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for nuclear test technicians between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Nuclear test technician unemployment rate by year
| Year | Nuclear test 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 test technician tenure
The average nuclear test technician stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 47 nuclear test technicians resumes in Zippia's database.
Nuclear test technician tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 26% |
| 1-2 years | 32% |
| 3-4 years | 22% |
| 5-7 years | 6% |
| 8-10 years | 12% |
| 11+ years | 2% |
Nuclear test technician LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of nuclear test 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Technician | 5.71% | 9,259 |
| Agricultural Research Technician | 7.88% | 51,522 |
| Nuclear Test Technician | 8.16% | - |
| Dry Color Tester | 9.49% | 7,294 |
Similar nuclear test technician jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Technician | 5.71% | 9,259 |
| Agricultural Research Technician | 7.88% | 51,522 |
| Dry Color Tester | 9.49% | 7,294 |