Obstetrics technician demographics and statistics in the US
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Obstetrics technician demographics by:
Obstetrics technician gender statistics
91.6% of obstetrics technicians are women and 8.4% of obstetrics technicians are men.
- Female, 91.6%
- Male, 8.4%
Obstetrics technician gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Female | 91.6% |
| Male | 8.4% |
Obstetrics technician gender pay gap
Women earn 92¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$41,831
Female income
$38,355
Obstetrics technician gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in obstetrics technician positions over time. Currently, 91.6% of obstetrics technicians are female.
Obstetrics technician gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 6.21% | 93.79% |
| 2011 | 6.10% | 93.90% |
| 2012 | 6.12% | 93.88% |
| 2013 | 6.26% | 93.74% |
| 2014 | 7.30% | 92.70% |
| 2015 | 6.20% | 93.80% |
| 2016 | 6.30% | 93.70% |
| 2017 | 6.98% | 93.02% |
| 2018 | 8.63% | 91.37% |
| 2019 | 8.24% | 91.76% |
| 2020 | 7.98% | 92.02% |
| 2021 | 8.43% | 91.57% |
Obstetrics technician related jobs gender ratio
We compared obstetrics 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% |
| Obstetrics Technician | 8% | 92% |
| Driver/Technician | 93% | 7% |
| Armorer Technician | 95% | 5% |
| Guitar Technician | 96% | 4% |
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Obstetrics technician demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among obstetrics technicians is White, which makes up 63.0% of all obstetrics technicians. Comparatively, 14.4% of obstetrics technicians are Hispanic or Latino and 13.2% of obstetrics technicians are Black or African American.
- White, 63.0%
- Hispanic or Latino, 14.4%
- Black or African American, 13.2%
- Asian, 4.8%
- Unknown, 4.2%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.4%
Obstetrics technician race
| Obstetrics technician race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 63.0% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 14.4% |
| Black or African American | 13.2% |
| Asian | 4.8% |
| Unknown | 4.2% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.4% |
Obstetrics technician race and ethnicity over time
See how obstetrics technician racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Obstetrics 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 | 69.37% | 11.40% | 4.06% | 13.04% |
| 2019 | 67.56% | 12.24% | 3.40% | 13.76% |
| 2020 | 65.88% | 12.09% | 3.67% | 12.44% |
| 2021 | 62.98% | 13.24% | 4.84% | 14.36% |
Obstetrics technician wage gap by race
According to our data, asian obstetrics technicians have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Black or african american obstetrics technicians have the lowest average salary at $39,431.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $39,856 |
| White | $41,198 |
| Black or African American | $39,431 |
| Asian | $45,552 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $43,431 |
Average obstetrics technician age
See how the average age of obstetrics technicians varies based on ethnicity and gender.
Male
Female
Obstetrics technician age by race and gender
| Race | Male age | Female age |
|---|---|---|
| Unknown | 37.5 | |
| White | 43 | 40 |
| Black or African American | 44 | 45 |
| Asian | 45 | 39.5 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 39 | 35 |
Obstetrics technician age breakdown
The average age of obstetrics technicians is 40+ years years old, representing 53% of the obstetrics technician population.
Obstetrics technician age breakdown
| Obstetrics Technician Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 53% |
| 30-40 years | 30% |
| 20-30 years | 17% |
Obstetrics technician educational attainment
The most common degree for obstetrics technicians is bachelor's degree, with 36% of obstetrics technicians earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are associate degree degree at 36% and associate degree degree at 12%.
- Bachelor's, 36%
- Associate, 36%
- Diploma, 12%
- High School Diploma, 6%
- Other Degrees, 10%
Obstetrics technicians by degree level
| Obstetrics technician degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 36% |
| Associate | 36% |
| Diploma | 12% |
| High School Diploma | 6% |
| Other Degrees | 10% |
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Obstetrics technician wage gap by degree level
According to the data, obstetrics technicians with a Bachelor's degree earn more than those without, at $43,519 annually. With a Associate degree, obstetrics technicians earn a median annual income of $43,133 compared to $41,675 for obstetrics technicians with an High School Diploma degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| High School Diploma or Less | $41,675 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $43,519 |
| Some College/ Associate Degree | $43,133 |
Obstetrics technician employment statistics
Company size where obstetrics technicians work
Below, you can see the size of companies where obstetrics technicians work.
Obstetrics technician jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 6% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 13% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 15% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 13% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 42% |
| > 10,000 employees | 13% |
Obstetrics technician jobs by industry
The most common industries for obstetrics technicians are health care, non profits and pharmaceutical.
Obstetrics technician industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Health Care | 87% |
| Non Profits | 3% |
| Pharmaceutical | 2% |
| Finance | 2% |
| Education | 2% |
| Energy | 1% |
| Internet | 1% |
| Insurance | 1% |
Obstetrics technician turnover and employment statistics
Obstetrics technician unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for obstetrics technicians between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Obstetrics technician unemployment rate by year
| Year | Obstetrics 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 | 2.71% |
| 2019 | 1.11% |
| 2020 | 2.25% |
| 2021 | 1.29% |
Average obstetrics technician tenure
The average obstetrics technician stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 204 obstetrics technicians resumes in Zippia's database.
Obstetrics technician tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 15% |
| 1-2 years | 27% |
| 3-4 years | 17% |
| 5-7 years | 20% |
| 8-10 years | 7% |
| 11+ years | 15% |
Obstetrics technician LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of obstetrics 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Senior Pharmacist Technician | 5.02% | 72,832 |
| Hygienist | 6.89% | 13,991 |
| Clinical Laboratory Technician | 8.24% | 119,050 |
| Health Information Specialist | 9.29% | 135,448 |
| Bench Optician | 12.53% | 4,723 |
| Obstetrics Technician | 12.80% | - |
| Supervisor Nuclear Medicine | 21.93% | 12,974 |
Similar obstetrics technician jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Senior Pharmacist Technician | 5.02% | 72,832 |
| Hygienist | 6.89% | 13,991 |
| Clinical Laboratory Technician | 8.24% | 119,050 |
| Health Information Specialist | 9.29% | 135,448 |
| Bench Optician | 12.53% | 4,723 |
| Supervisor Nuclear Medicine | 21.93% | 12,974 |
Foreign languages spoken by obstetrics technicians
The most common foreign language among obstetrics technicians is Irish at 16.7%. The second-most popular foreign language spoken is Chinese at 16.7% and Ilocano is the third-most popular at 16.7%.
- Irish, 16.7%
- Chinese, 16.7%
- Ilocano, 16.7%
- Tagalog, 16.7%
- Mandarin, 16.7%
- Other, 16.5%
Obstetrics technician languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Irish | 16.7% |
| Chinese | 16.7% |
| Ilocano | 16.7% |
| Tagalog | 16.7% |
| Mandarin | 16.7% |
| Other | 16.5% |