Nutrition technician demographics and statistics in the US
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Nutrition technician gender statistics
79.4% of nutrition technicians are women and 20.6% of nutrition technicians are men.
- Female, 79.4%
- Male, 20.6%
Nutrition technician gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Female | 79.4% |
| Male | 20.6% |
Nutrition technician gender pay gap
Women earn $1.02 for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$33,655
Female income
$34,226
Nutrition technician gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in nutrition technician positions over time. Currently, 79.4% of nutrition technicians are female.
Nutrition technician gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 15.16% | 84.84% |
| 2011 | 14.91% | 85.09% |
| 2012 | 14.95% | 85.05% |
| 2013 | 15.27% | 84.73% |
| 2014 | 17.53% | 82.47% |
| 2015 | 15.15% | 84.85% |
| 2016 | 15.36% | 84.64% |
| 2017 | 16.83% | 83.17% |
| 2018 | 11.82% | 88.18% |
| 2019 | 14.82% | 85.18% |
| 2020 | 14.63% | 85.37% |
| 2021 | 20.63% | 79.37% |
Nutrition technician related jobs gender ratio
We compared nutrition technicians with similar job titles to see how gender ratios vary. As you can see, guitar technician and armorer technician have the biggest gender ratio gaps.
| Job title | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Radiographer, Mammographer | 2% | 98% |
| Mammographer | 3% | 97% |
| Lead Mammographer | 3% | 97% |
| Nutrition Technician | 21% | 79% |
| Driver/Technician | 93% | 7% |
| Armorer Technician | 95% | 5% |
| Guitar Technician | 96% | 4% |
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Nutrition technician demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among nutrition technicians is White, which makes up 62.1% of all nutrition technicians. Comparatively, 14.5% of nutrition technicians are Black or African American and 12.3% of nutrition technicians are Hispanic or Latino.
- White, 62.1%
- Black or African American, 14.5%
- Hispanic or Latino, 12.3%
- Asian, 5.8%
- Unknown, 4.7%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.6%
Nutrition technician race
| Nutrition technician race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 62.1% |
| Black or African American | 14.5% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 12.3% |
| Asian | 5.8% |
| Unknown | 4.7% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.6% |
Nutrition technician race and ethnicity over time
See how nutrition technician racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Nutrition technician race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 73.00% | 9.36% | 6.16% | 8.76% |
| 2011 | 71.85% | 10.55% | 5.93% | 9.55% |
| 2012 | 70.15% | 10.26% | 6.54% | 10.33% |
| 2013 | 70.04% | 9.57% | 6.93% | 11.02% |
| 2014 | 69.81% | 9.42% | 7.57% | 10.60% |
| 2015 | 69.23% | 10.93% | 6.73% | 10.81% |
| 2016 | 69.25% | 9.82% | 7.19% | 10.91% |
| 2017 | 68.54% | 9.25% | 6.96% | 12.14% |
| 2018 | 65.67% | 16.49% | 6.15% | 8.40% |
| 2019 | 63.40% | 19.75% | 4.59% | 9.49% |
| 2020 | 65.26% | 14.04% | 6.49% | 7.89% |
| 2021 | 62.13% | 14.47% | 5.85% | 12.28% |
Nutrition technician wage gap by race
According to our data, unknown nutrition technicians have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Hispanic or latino nutrition technicians have the lowest average salary at $33,082.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $34,492 |
| White | $33,941 |
| Black or African American | $33,277 |
| Asian | $33,500 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $33,082 |
Average nutrition technician age
See how the average age of nutrition technicians varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Nutrition technician age by race and gender
| Race | Male age | Female age |
|---|---|---|
| White | 37 | 41 |
| Black or African American | 36.5 | 45 |
| Asian | 51 | |
| Hispanic or Latino | 30.5 | 36 |
Nutrition technician age breakdown
The average age of nutrition technicians is 40+ years years old, representing 51% of the nutrition technician population.
Nutrition technician age breakdown
| Nutrition Technician Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 51% |
| 30-40 years | 22% |
| 20-30 years | 23% |
Nutrition technician educational attainment
The most common degree for nutrition technicians is bachelor's degree, with 45% of nutrition technicians earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are high school diploma degree at 18% and high school diploma degree at 18%.
- Bachelor's, 45%
- High School Diploma, 18%
- Associate, 18%
- Diploma, 7%
- Other Degrees, 12%
Nutrition technicians by degree level
| Nutrition technician degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 45% |
| High School Diploma | 18% |
| Associate | 18% |
| Diploma | 7% |
| Other Degrees | 12% |
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Nutrition technician employment statistics
Most nutrition technicians work for a private in the health care industry.
Company size where nutrition technicians work
Below, you can see the size of companies where nutrition technicians work.
Nutrition technician jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 7% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 17% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 22% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 8% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 28% |
| > 10,000 employees | 18% |
Nutrition technician jobs by company type
Employees with the nutrition technician job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most nutrition technicians prefer to work at private companies over education companies.
Nutrition technician jobs by sector
| Company type | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 24% |
| Public | 6% |
| Private | 62% |
| Government | 8% |
Nutrition technician jobs by industry
The most common industries for nutrition technicians are health care, education and government.
Nutrition technician industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Health Care | 55% |
| Education | 18% |
| Government | 5% |
| Manufacturing | 5% |
| Non Profits | 3% |
| Fortune 500 | 3% |
| Professional | 3% |
| Hospitality | 3% |
| Retail | 2% |
| Transportation | 1% |
| Finance | 1% |
| Internet | 1% |
| Media | 1% |
| Construction | 1% |
| Technology | 1% |
Nutrition technician turnover and employment statistics
Nutrition technician unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for nutrition technicians between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Nutrition technician unemployment rate by year
| Year | Nutrition technician unemployment rate |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 4.11% |
| 2011 | 5.06% |
| 2012 | 4.43% |
| 2013 | 3.96% |
| 2014 | 3.13% |
| 2015 | 3.08% |
| 2016 | 2.16% |
| 2017 | 2.36% |
| 2018 | 3.33% |
| 2019 | 3.20% |
| 2020 | 3.55% |
| 2021 | 3.66% |
Average nutrition technician tenure
The average nutrition technician stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 682 nutrition technicians resumes in Zippia's database.
Nutrition technician tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 22% |
| 1-2 years | 34% |
| 3-4 years | 12% |
| 5-7 years | 19% |
| 8-10 years | 5% |
| 11+ years | 8% |
Nutrition technician LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of nutrition 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Compounding Technician | 5.02% | 59,500 |
| Nutrition Technician | 6.25% | - |
| Cytologist | 8.24% | 2,302 |
| Medical Records Analyst | 9.29% | 61,145 |
| Dispensing Optician Apprentice | 12.53% | 9,965 |
| Anesthesia Technician | 12.80% | 78,132 |
| Nuclear Medicine Internship | 21.93% | 59,100 |
Similar nutrition technician jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Compounding Technician | 5.02% | 59,500 |
| Cytologist | 8.24% | 2,302 |
| Medical Records Analyst | 9.29% | 61,145 |
| Dispensing Optician Apprentice | 12.53% | 9,965 |
| Anesthesia Technician | 12.80% | 78,132 |
| Nuclear Medicine Internship | 21.93% | 59,100 |
Foreign languages spoken by nutrition technicians
The most common foreign language among nutrition technicians is Spanish at 77.8%. The second-most popular foreign language spoken is German at 11.1% and Bosnian is the third-most popular at 11.1%.
- Spanish, 77.8%
- German, 11.1%
- Bosnian, 11.1%
Nutrition technician languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 77.8% |
| German | 11.1% |
| Bosnian | 11.1% |
