Personnel technician demographics and statistics in the US
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Personnel technician gender statistics
69.5% of personnel technicians are women and 30.5% of personnel technicians are men.
- Female, 69.5%
- Male, 30.5%
Personnel technician gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Female | 69.5% |
| Male | 30.5% |
Personnel technician gender pay gap
Women earn 95¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$41,419
Female income
$39,382
Personnel technician gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in personnel technician positions over time. Currently, 69.5% of personnel technicians are female.
Personnel technician gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 35.11% | 64.89% |
| 2011 | 32.66% | 67.34% |
| 2012 | 34.47% | 65.53% |
| 2013 | 33.00% | 67.00% |
| 2014 | 34.44% | 65.56% |
| 2015 | 31.91% | 68.09% |
| 2016 | 32.82% | 67.18% |
| 2017 | 32.60% | 67.40% |
| 2018 | 31.41% | 68.59% |
| 2019 | 30.69% | 69.31% |
| 2020 | 29.83% | 70.17% |
| 2021 | 30.47% | 69.53% |
Personnel technician related jobs gender ratio
We compared personnel technicians with similar job titles to see how gender ratios vary. As you can see, timber buyer and chief estimator have the biggest gender ratio gaps.
| Job title | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Wedding Coordinator | 9% | 91% |
| Conference Planning Manager | 9% | 91% |
| Human Resources Administrative Assistant | 9% | 91% |
| Personnel Technician | 30% | 70% |
| Electronic Security Specialist | 94% | 6% |
| Chief Estimator | 95% | 5% |
| Timber Buyer | 97% | 3% |
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Personnel technician demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among personnel technicians is White, which makes up 55.4% of all personnel technicians. Comparatively, 18.5% of personnel technicians are Hispanic or Latino and 13.0% of personnel technicians are Black or African American.
- White, 55.4%
- Hispanic or Latino, 18.5%
- Black or African American, 13.0%
- Asian, 7.5%
- Unknown, 5.1%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.5%
Personnel technician race
| Personnel technician race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 55.4% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 18.5% |
| Black or African American | 13.0% |
| Asian | 7.5% |
| Unknown | 5.1% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.5% |
Personnel technician race and ethnicity over time
See how personnel technician racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Personnel technician race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 62.43% | 14.51% | 5.57% | 14.89% |
| 2011 | 62.74% | 14.19% | 5.71% | 14.62% |
| 2012 | 62.83% | 13.69% | 5.71% | 15.22% |
| 2013 | 62.32% | 13.82% | 5.80% | 15.08% |
| 2014 | 60.51% | 14.17% | 6.55% | 15.83% |
| 2015 | 60.70% | 14.30% | 6.33% | 16.03% |
| 2016 | 60.19% | 14.57% | 6.57% | 15.67% |
| 2017 | 60.35% | 13.58% | 6.23% | 16.65% |
| 2018 | 60.75% | 12.30% | 7.00% | 17.07% |
| 2019 | 60.71% | 12.66% | 6.75% | 16.71% |
| 2020 | 57.45% | 13.64% | 7.05% | 16.54% |
| 2021 | 55.35% | 12.99% | 7.47% | 18.49% |
Personnel technician wage gap by race
According to our data, asian personnel technicians have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Black or african american personnel technicians have the lowest average salary at $40,396.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $41,744 |
| White | $41,263 |
| Black or African American | $40,396 |
| Asian | $42,993 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $40,747 |
Average personnel technician age
See how the average age of personnel technicians varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Personnel technician age by race and gender
| Race | Male age | Female age |
|---|---|---|
| Black or African American | 42 | 44 |
| Unknown | 35.5 | 40 |
| Asian | 39 | 38 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 35.5 | 37 |
| White | 39 | 41 |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 48 |
Personnel technician age breakdown
The average age of personnel technicians is 40+ years years old, representing 52% of the personnel technician population.
Personnel technician age breakdown
| Personnel Technician Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 52% |
| 30-40 years | 32% |
| 20-30 years | 16% |
Personnel technician educational attainment
The most common degree for personnel technicians is bachelor's degree, with 49% of personnel technicians earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are associate degree degree at 29% and associate degree degree at 9%.
- Bachelor's, 49%
- Associate, 29%
- High School Diploma, 9%
- Master's, 8%
- Other Degrees, 5%
Personnel technicians by degree level
| Personnel technician degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 49% |
| Associate | 29% |
| High School Diploma | 9% |
| Master's | 8% |
| Other Degrees | 5% |
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Personnel technician wage gap by degree level
According to the data, personnel technicians with a Doctorate degree earn more than those without, at $50,076 annually. With a Master's degree, personnel technicians earn a median annual income of $47,120 compared to $43,182 for personnel technicians with an Bachelor's degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| Master's Degree | $47,120 |
| High School Diploma or Less | $37,070 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $43,182 |
| Doctorate Degree | $50,076 |
| Some College/ Associate Degree | $37,176 |
Personnel technician employment statistics
Most personnel technicians work for a government in the government industry.
Company size where personnel technicians work
Below, you can see the size of companies where personnel technicians work.
Personnel technician jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 6% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 16% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 26% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 9% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 28% |
| > 10,000 employees | 16% |
Personnel technician jobs by company type
Employees with the personnel technician job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most personnel technicians prefer to work at government companies over private companies.
Personnel technician jobs by sector
| Company type | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 21% |
| Public | 11% |
| Private | 29% |
| Government | 40% |
Personnel technician jobs by industry
The most common industries for personnel technicians are government, education and health care.
Personnel technician industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Government | 35% |
| Education | 19% |
| Health Care | 7% |
| Professional | 5% |
| Fortune 500 | 5% |
| Technology | 5% |
| Finance | 4% |
| Manufacturing | 4% |
| Transportation | 2% |
| Automotive | 2% |
| Utilities | 2% |
| Retail | 2% |
| Insurance | 2% |
| Pharmaceutical | 1% |
| Media | 1% |
| Internet | 1% |
| Construction | 1% |
| Hospitality | 1% |
| Telecommunication | 1% |
| Start-up | 1% |
| Non Profits | 1% |
| Real Estate | 1% |
| Energy | 1% |
Personnel technician turnover and employment statistics
Personnel technician unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for personnel technicians between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Personnel technician unemployment rate by year
| Year | Personnel technician unemployment rate |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 7.60% |
| 2011 | 6.44% |
| 2012 | 5.26% |
| 2013 | 4.87% |
| 2014 | 4.30% |
| 2015 | 3.40% |
| 2016 | 3.08% |
| 2017 | 2.52% |
| 2018 | 2.19% |
| 2019 | 2.85% |
| 2020 | 3.85% |
| 2021 | 3.78% |
Average personnel technician tenure
The average personnel technician stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 1,026 personnel technicians resumes in Zippia's database.
Personnel technician tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 18% |
| 1-2 years | 31% |
| 3-4 years | 17% |
| 5-7 years | 15% |
| 8-10 years | 6% |
| 11+ years | 13% |
Personnel technician LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of personnel 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Engineer/Estimator | 4.41% | 27,140 |
| Logistics Associate | 8.65% | 16,539 |
| Personnel Technician | 8.93% | - |
| Research Associate R & D | 10.00% | 57,142 |
| Sustainability Specialist | 11.05% | 23,059 |
| Licensing Specialist | 11.64% | 23,188 |
| Major Donor Coordinator | 19.25% | 17,673 |
Similar personnel technician jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Engineer/Estimator | 4.41% | 27,140 |
| Logistics Associate | 8.65% | 16,539 |
| Research Associate R & D | 10.00% | 57,142 |
| Sustainability Specialist | 11.05% | 23,059 |
| Licensing Specialist | 11.64% | 23,188 |
| Major Donor Coordinator | 19.25% | 17,673 |
Foreign languages spoken by personnel technicians
The most common foreign language among personnel technicians is Spanish at 84.0%. The second-most popular foreign language spoken is German at 4.0% and Greek is the third-most popular at 4.0%.
- Spanish, 84.0%
- German, 4.0%
- Greek, 4.0%
- Thai, 4.0%
- Portuguese, 4.0%
Personnel technician languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 84.0% |
| German | 4.0% |
| Greek | 4.0% |
| Thai | 4.0% |
| Portuguese | 4.0% |
