Pathological technician demographics and statistics in the US
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Pathological technician gender statistics
67.2% of pathological technicians are women and 32.8% of pathological technicians are men.
- Female, 67.2%
- Male, 32.8%
Pathological technician gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Female | 67.2% |
| Male | 32.8% |
Pathological technician gender pay gap
Women earn 97¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$51,448
Female income
$49,860
Pathological technician gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in pathological technician positions over time. Currently, 67.2% of pathological technicians are female.
Pathological technician gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 31.73% | 68.27% |
| 2011 | 29.76% | 70.24% |
| 2012 | 30.96% | 69.04% |
| 2013 | 29.62% | 70.38% |
| 2014 | 30.39% | 69.61% |
| 2015 | 30.67% | 69.33% |
| 2016 | 32.33% | 67.67% |
| 2017 | 31.35% | 68.65% |
| 2018 | 33.05% | 66.95% |
| 2019 | 34.79% | 65.21% |
| 2020 | 35.64% | 64.36% |
| 2021 | 32.79% | 67.21% |
Pathological technician related jobs gender ratio
We compared pathological 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% |
| Pathological Technician | 33% | 67% |
| Driver/Technician | 93% | 7% |
| Armorer Technician | 95% | 5% |
| Guitar Technician | 96% | 4% |
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Pathological technician demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among pathological technicians is White, which makes up 55.2% of all pathological technicians. Comparatively, 17.3% of pathological technicians are Hispanic or Latino and 12.0% of pathological technicians are Asian.
- White, 55.2%
- Hispanic or Latino, 17.3%
- Asian, 12.0%
- Black or African American, 9.6%
- Unknown, 5.1%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.8%
Pathological technician race
| Pathological technician race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 55.2% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 17.3% |
| Asian | 12.0% |
| Black or African American | 9.6% |
| Unknown | 5.1% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.8% |
Pathological technician race and ethnicity over time
See how pathological technician racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Pathological technician race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 62.56% | 9.74% | 11.45% | 13.58% |
| 2011 | 62.65% | 9.74% | 11.50% | 12.82% |
| 2012 | 61.70% | 10.51% | 11.34% | 13.75% |
| 2013 | 62.12% | 9.96% | 11.39% | 13.97% |
| 2014 | 62.14% | 10.34% | 11.21% | 13.60% |
| 2015 | 60.15% | 11.75% | 11.38% | 13.71% |
| 2016 | 61.13% | 10.69% | 11.21% | 14.08% |
| 2017 | 60.42% | 10.36% | 11.43% | 15.08% |
| 2018 | 60.32% | 10.67% | 10.56% | 15.15% |
| 2019 | 58.11% | 10.79% | 12.75% | 15.50% |
| 2020 | 56.65% | 10.86% | 12.04% | 15.37% |
| 2021 | 55.17% | 9.63% | 11.97% | 17.31% |
Pathological technician wage gap by race
According to our data, asian pathological technicians have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Black or african american pathological technicians have the lowest average salary at $49,086.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $50,825 |
| White | $51,763 |
| Black or African American | $49,086 |
| Asian | $54,327 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $51,377 |
Average pathological technician age
See how the average age of pathological technicians varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Pathological technician age by race and gender
| Race | Male age | Female age |
|---|---|---|
| Black or African American | 46 | 42 |
| Unknown | 35 | 39 |
| Asian | 43.5 | 45 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 38 | 38 |
| White | 41 | 48 |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 44.5 |
Pathological technician age breakdown
The average age of pathological technicians is 40+ years years old, representing 59% of the pathological technician population.
Pathological technician age breakdown
| Pathological Technician Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 59% |
| 30-40 years | 23% |
| 20-30 years | 18% |
Pathological technician educational attainment
The most common degree for pathological technicians is bachelor's degree, with 69% of pathological technicians earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are associate degree degree at 19% and associate degree degree at 4%.
- Bachelor's, 69%
- Associate, 19%
- Master's, 4%
- Doctorate, 2%
- Other Degrees, 6%
Pathological technicians by degree level
| Pathological technician degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 69% |
| Associate | 19% |
| Master's | 4% |
| Doctorate | 2% |
| Other Degrees | 6% |
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Pathological technician wage gap by degree level
According to the data, pathological technicians with a Master's degree earn more than those without, at $58,390 annually. With a Doctorate degree, pathological technicians earn a median annual income of $57,621 compared to $56,461 for pathological technicians with an Bachelor's degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| Master's Degree | $58,390 |
| High School Diploma or Less | $43,741 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $56,461 |
| Doctorate Degree | $57,621 |
| Some College/ Associate Degree | $50,017 |
Pathological technician employment statistics
Most pathological technicians work for a private in the health care industry.
Company size where pathological technicians work
Below, you can see the size of companies where pathological technicians work.
Pathological technician jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 3% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 8% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 17% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 5% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 35% |
| > 10,000 employees | 33% |
Pathological technician jobs by company type
Employees with the pathological technician job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most pathological technicians prefer to work at private companies over public companies.
Pathological technician jobs by sector
| Company type | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 11% |
| Public | 12% |
| Private | 70% |
| Government | 7% |
Pathological technician jobs by industry
The most common industries for pathological technicians are health care, education and government.
Pathological technician industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Health Care | 62% |
| Education | 8% |
| Government | 5% |
| Pharmaceutical | 4% |
| Non Profits | 4% |
| Fortune 500 | 4% |
| Professional | 4% |
| Manufacturing | 2% |
| Transportation | 1% |
| Finance | 1% |
| Media | 1% |
| Start-up | 1% |
| Utilities | 1% |
| Agriculture | 1% |
| Hospitality | 1% |
| Technology | 1% |
Pathological technician turnover and employment statistics
Pathological technician unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for pathological technicians between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Pathological technician unemployment rate by year
| Year | Pathological technician unemployment rate |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 3.81% |
| 2011 | 3.25% |
| 2012 | 3.60% |
| 2013 | 3.61% |
| 2014 | 2.96% |
| 2015 | 2.58% |
| 2016 | 2.17% |
| 2017 | 1.79% |
| 2018 | 1.99% |
| 2019 | 1.76% |
| 2020 | 1.93% |
| 2021 | 1.96% |
Average pathological technician tenure
The average pathological technician stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 506 pathological technicians resumes in Zippia's database.
Pathological technician tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 15% |
| 1-2 years | 36% |
| 3-4 years | 16% |
| 5-7 years | 18% |
| 8-10 years | 6% |
| 11+ years | 9% |
Pathological technician LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of pathological 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 |
| Dental Hygienist | 6.89% | 24,234 |
| Pathological Technician | 8.24% | - |
| Hospital Technician | 9.29% | 78,657 |
| Ophthalmic Dispenser | 12.53% | 3,326 |
| Scrub Technician | 12.80% | 71,220 |
| Nuclear Medicine Specialist | 21.93% | 12,512 |
Similar pathological technician jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Compounding Technician | 5.02% | 59,500 |
| Dental Hygienist | 6.89% | 24,234 |
| Hospital Technician | 9.29% | 78,657 |
| Ophthalmic Dispenser | 12.53% | 3,326 |
| Scrub Technician | 12.80% | 71,220 |
| Nuclear Medicine Specialist | 21.93% | 12,512 |
Foreign languages spoken by pathological technicians
The most common foreign language among pathological technicians is Spanish at 50.0%. The second-most popular foreign language spoken is French at 30.0% and Wolof is the third-most popular at 10.0%.
- Spanish, 50.0%
- French, 30.0%
- Wolof, 10.0%
- Portuguese, 10.0%
Pathological technician languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 50.0% |
| French | 30.0% |
| Wolof | 10.0% |
| Portuguese | 10.0% |
