Orthopaedic technician demographics and statistics in the US
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Orthopaedic technician gender statistics
41.3% of orthopaedic technicians are women and 58.7% of orthopaedic technicians are men.
- Male, 58.7%
- Female, 41.3%
Orthopaedic technician gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Male | 58.7% |
| Female | 41.3% |
Orthopaedic technician gender pay gap
Women earn 94¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$38,740
Female income
$36,310
Orthopaedic technician gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in orthopaedic technician positions over time. Currently, 41.3% of orthopaedic technicians are female.
Orthopaedic technician gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 65.53% | 34.47% |
| 2011 | 62.29% | 37.71% |
| 2012 | 67.09% | 32.91% |
| 2013 | 66.95% | 33.05% |
| 2014 | 60.55% | 39.45% |
| 2015 | 58.28% | 41.72% |
| 2016 | 62.30% | 37.70% |
| 2017 | 63.57% | 36.43% |
| 2018 | 66.32% | 33.68% |
| 2019 | 60.04% | 39.96% |
| 2020 | 62.71% | 37.29% |
| 2021 | 58.65% | 41.35% |
Orthopaedic technician related jobs gender ratio
We compared orthopaedic technicians with similar job titles to see how gender ratios vary. As you can see, corrugator and stone cutter have the biggest gender ratio gaps.
| Job title | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Screen Examiner | 7% | 93% |
| Cake Decorator | 9% | 91% |
| Garment Inspector | 10% | 90% |
| Orthopaedic Technician | 59% | 41% |
| Bucket Operator | 99% | 1% |
| Stone Cutter | 99% | 1% |
| Corrugator | 99% | 1% |
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Orthopaedic technician demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among orthopaedic technicians is White, which makes up 58.8% of all orthopaedic technicians. Comparatively, 18.0% of orthopaedic technicians are Hispanic or Latino and 9.5% of orthopaedic technicians are Asian.
- White, 58.8%
- Hispanic or Latino, 18.0%
- Asian, 9.5%
- Black or African American, 9.3%
- Unknown, 3.9%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.5%
Orthopaedic technician race
| Orthopaedic technician race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 58.8% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 18.0% |
| Asian | 9.5% |
| Black or African American | 9.3% |
| Unknown | 3.9% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.5% |
Orthopaedic technician race and ethnicity over time
See how orthopaedic technician racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Orthopaedic technician race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 64.22% | 9.16% | 8.31% | 16.04% |
| 2011 | 63.01% | 9.44% | 9.88% | 14.59% |
| 2012 | 59.69% | 10.33% | 12.91% | 15.33% |
| 2013 | 62.27% | 8.90% | 10.37% | 15.08% |
| 2014 | 64.93% | 10.46% | 7.96% | 14.40% |
| 2015 | 60.03% | 9.62% | 10.04% | 17.91% |
| 2016 | 64.29% | 9.71% | 9.21% | 14.07% |
| 2017 | 62.63% | 9.11% | 7.52% | 18.38% |
| 2018 | 60.20% | 7.89% | 11.15% | 18.55% |
| 2019 | 60.14% | 10.29% | 9.59% | 18.15% |
| 2020 | 57.17% | 10.00% | 10.91% | 17.38% |
| 2021 | 58.77% | 9.29% | 9.48% | 18.04% |
Orthopaedic technician wage gap by race
According to our data, black or african american orthopaedic technicians have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Unknown orthopaedic technicians have the lowest average salary at $37,477.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $37,477 |
| White | $39,493 |
| Black or African American | $40,004 |
| Asian | $38,925 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $37,862 |
Average orthopaedic technician age
See how the average age of orthopaedic technicians varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Female
Orthopaedic technician age by race and gender
| Race | Male age | Female age |
|---|---|---|
| Unknown | 35 | |
| White | 42.5 | 46 |
| Black or African American | 40.5 | 35.5 |
| Asian | 55 | 47 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 42.5 | 35 |
Orthopaedic technician age breakdown
The average age of orthopaedic technicians is 40+ years years old, representing 59% of the orthopaedic technician population.
Orthopaedic technician age breakdown
| Orthopaedic Technician Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 59% |
| 30-40 years | 21% |
| 20-30 years | 20% |
Orthopaedic technician educational attainment
The most common degree for orthopaedic technicians is bachelor's degree, with 36% of orthopaedic technicians earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are associate degree degree at 27% and associate degree degree at 7%.
- Bachelor's, 36%
- Associate, 27%
- Master's, 7%
- Diploma, 7%
- Other Degrees, 23%
Orthopaedic technicians by degree level
| Orthopaedic technician degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 36% |
| Associate | 27% |
| Master's | 7% |
| Diploma | 7% |
| Other Degrees | 23% |
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Orthopaedic technician wage gap by degree level
According to the data, orthopaedic technicians with a Associate degree earn more than those without, at $40,128 annually. With a Bachelor's degree, orthopaedic technicians earn a median annual income of $39,311 compared to $38,912 for orthopaedic technicians with an High School Diploma degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| High School Diploma or Less | $38,912 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $39,311 |
| Some College/ Associate Degree | $40,128 |
Orthopaedic technician employment statistics
Most orthopaedic technicians work for a private in the health care industry.
Company size where orthopaedic technicians work
Below, you can see the size of companies where orthopaedic technicians work.
Orthopaedic technician jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 4% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 23% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 19% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 4% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 28% |
| > 10,000 employees | 23% |
Orthopaedic technician jobs by company type
Employees with the orthopaedic technician job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most orthopaedic technicians prefer to work at private companies over education companies.
Orthopaedic technician jobs by sector
| Company type | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 14% |
| Public | 2% |
| Private | 79% |
| Government | 5% |
Orthopaedic technician jobs by industry
The most common industries for orthopaedic technicians are health care, education and non profits.
Orthopaedic technician industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Health Care | 70% |
| Education | 11% |
| Non Profits | 5% |
| Manufacturing | 5% |
| Government | 4% |
| Professional | 4% |
| Fortune 500 | 2% |
Orthopaedic technician turnover and employment statistics
Orthopaedic technician unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for orthopaedic technicians between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Orthopaedic technician unemployment rate by year
| Year | Orthopaedic technician unemployment rate |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 4.58% |
| 2011 | 4.23% |
| 2012 | 4.95% |
| 2013 | 2.87% |
| 2014 | 4.04% |
| 2015 | 3.65% |
| 2016 | 2.77% |
| 2017 | 2.39% |
| 2018 | 2.63% |
| 2019 | 2.03% |
| 2020 | 2.77% |
| 2021 | 4.61% |
Average orthopaedic technician tenure
The average orthopaedic technician stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 159 orthopaedic technicians resumes in Zippia's database.
Orthopaedic technician tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 16% |
| 1-2 years | 30% |
| 3-4 years | 14% |
| 5-7 years | 19% |
| 8-10 years | 7% |
| 11+ years | 14% |
Orthopaedic technician LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of orthopaedic 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Yard Inspector | 4.47% | 20,193 |
| General Machine Operator | 4.75% | 138,111 |
| Orthopaedic Technician | 5.24% | - |
| Paper Machine Backtender | 7.84% | 31,025 |
| Flotation Tank Operator | 8.41% | 29,943 |
| Station Helper | 8.89% | 14,320 |
| Take-Down Sorter | 15.21% | 18,893 |
Similar orthopaedic technician jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Yard Inspector | 4.47% | 20,193 |
| General Machine Operator | 4.75% | 138,111 |
| Paper Machine Backtender | 7.84% | 31,025 |
| Flotation Tank Operator | 8.41% | 29,943 |
| Station Helper | 8.89% | 14,320 |
| Take-Down Sorter | 15.21% | 18,893 |
Foreign languages spoken by orthopaedic technicians
- Spanish, 100.0%
Orthopaedic technician languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 100.0% |