Planning technician demographics and statistics in the US
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Planning technician gender statistics
45.4% of planning technicians are women and 54.6% of planning technicians are men.
- Male, 54.6%
- Female, 45.4%
Planning technician gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Male | 54.6% |
| Female | 45.4% |
Planning technician gender pay gap
Women earn 95¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$49,988
Female income
$47,345
Planning technician gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in planning technician positions over time. Currently, 45.4% of planning technicians are female.
Planning technician gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 59.38% | 40.62% |
| 2011 | 56.48% | 43.52% |
| 2012 | 55.95% | 44.05% |
| 2013 | 59.66% | 40.34% |
| 2014 | 57.39% | 42.61% |
| 2015 | 57.41% | 42.59% |
| 2016 | 56.79% | 43.21% |
| 2017 | 58.17% | 41.83% |
| 2018 | 58.55% | 41.45% |
| 2019 | 53.35% | 46.65% |
| 2020 | 56.34% | 43.66% |
| 2021 | 54.62% | 45.38% |
Planning technician related jobs gender ratio
We compared planning technicians with similar job titles to see how gender ratios vary. As you can see, precision crop manager and chemical compounder have the biggest gender ratio gaps.
| Job title | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Feed Research Aide | 13% | 87% |
| Taste Tester | 15% | 85% |
| Formula Technician | 27% | 73% |
| Planning Technician | 55% | 45% |
| Hot Cell Technician | 97% | 3% |
| Chemical Compounder | 98% | 2% |
| Precision Crop Manager | 98% | 2% |
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Planning technician demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among planning technicians is White, which makes up 56.3% of all planning technicians. Comparatively, 16.6% of planning technicians are Hispanic or Latino and 10.5% of planning technicians are Asian.
- White, 56.3%
- Hispanic or Latino, 16.6%
- Asian, 10.5%
- Black or African American, 9.4%
- Unknown, 6.2%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 1.0%
Planning technician race
| Planning technician race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 56.3% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 16.6% |
| Asian | 10.5% |
| Black or African American | 9.4% |
| Unknown | 6.2% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 1.0% |
Planning technician race and ethnicity over time
See how planning technician racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Planning technician race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 67.09% | 7.63% | 8.61% | 12.65% |
| 2011 | 64.18% | 9.41% | 10.03% | 11.92% |
| 2012 | 65.90% | 8.48% | 10.00% | 11.47% |
| 2013 | 63.76% | 9.22% | 10.08% | 12.80% |
| 2014 | 63.93% | 9.07% | 10.35% | 12.52% |
| 2015 | 62.57% | 8.88% | 9.95% | 14.19% |
| 2016 | 63.10% | 9.48% | 10.02% | 13.43% |
| 2017 | 60.87% | 8.14% | 10.59% | 15.67% |
| 2018 | 61.63% | 7.82% | 11.56% | 14.40% |
| 2019 | 63.02% | 7.52% | 10.14% | 14.58% |
| 2020 | 58.76% | 9.69% | 10.64% | 13.81% |
| 2021 | 56.30% | 9.40% | 10.45% | 16.64% |
Planning technician wage gap by race
According to our data, unknown planning technicians have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Black or african american planning technicians have the lowest average salary at $49,327.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $51,315 |
| White | $49,902 |
| Black or African American | $49,327 |
| Asian | $49,349 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $50,073 |
Average planning technician age
See how the average age of planning technicians varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Planning technician age by race and gender
| Race | Male age | Female age |
|---|---|---|
| Black or African American | 35.5 | 38.5 |
| Unknown | 35 | 34 |
| Asian | 30 | 29 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 33 | 33 |
| White | 37 | 35 |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 39 |
Planning technician age breakdown
The average age of planning technicians is 40+ years years old, representing 40% of the planning technician population.
Planning technician age breakdown
| Planning Technician Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 40% |
| 30-40 years | 26% |
| 20-30 years | 33% |
Planning technician educational attainment
The most common degree for planning technicians is bachelor's degree, with 63% of planning technicians earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are associate degree degree at 18% and associate degree degree at 9%.
- Bachelor's, 63%
- Associate, 18%
- Master's, 9%
- High School Diploma, 5%
- Other Degrees, 5%
Planning technicians by degree level
| Planning technician degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 63% |
| Associate | 18% |
| Master's | 9% |
| High School Diploma | 5% |
| Other Degrees | 5% |
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Planning technician wage gap by degree level
According to the data, planning technicians with a Master's degree earn more than those without, at $54,323 annually. With a Associate degree, planning technicians earn a median annual income of $48,519 compared to $46,105 for planning technicians with an Bachelor's degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| Master's Degree | $54,323 |
| High School Diploma or Less | $43,993 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $46,105 |
| Some College/ Associate Degree | $48,519 |
Planning technician employment statistics
Most planning technicians work for a government in the government industry.
Company size where planning technicians work
Below, you can see the size of companies where planning technicians work.
Planning technician jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 6% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 15% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 31% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 6% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 20% |
| > 10,000 employees | 22% |
Planning technician jobs by company type
Employees with the planning technician job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most planning technicians prefer to work at government companies over private companies.
Planning technician jobs by sector
| Company type | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 5% |
| Public | 21% |
| Private | 35% |
| Government | 39% |
Planning technician jobs by industry
The most common industries for planning technicians are government, manufacturing and professional.
Planning technician industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Government | 33% |
| Fortune 500 | 14% |
| Manufacturing | 7% |
| Professional | 6% |
| Finance | 4% |
| Technology | 4% |
| Education | 4% |
| Transportation | 3% |
| Utilities | 3% |
| Health Care | 3% |
| Energy | 3% |
| Media | 2% |
| Construction | 2% |
| Hospitality | 2% |
| Retail | 2% |
| Telecommunication | 2% |
| Automotive | 1% |
| Start-up | 1% |
| Non Profits | 1% |
| Insurance | 1% |
| Agriculture | 1% |
Planning technician turnover and employment statistics
Planning technician unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for planning technicians between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Planning technician unemployment rate by year
| Year | Planning technician unemployment rate |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 7.78% |
| 2011 | 6.41% |
| 2012 | 6.49% |
| 2013 | 6.74% |
| 2014 | 6.13% |
| 2015 | 4.16% |
| 2016 | 4.16% |
| 2017 | 4.43% |
| 2018 | 4.24% |
| 2019 | 3.68% |
| 2020 | 3.86% |
| 2021 | 4.42% |
Average planning technician tenure
The average planning technician stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 718 planning technicians resumes in Zippia's database.
Planning technician tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 18% |
| 1-2 years | 38% |
| 3-4 years | 17% |
| 5-7 years | 12% |
| 8-10 years | 5% |
| 11+ years | 10% |
Planning technician LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of planning 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Resource Biologist-Fisheries | 5.71% | 8,063 |
| Agronomy Technician | 7.88% | 24,721 |
| Planning Technician | 8.16% | - |
| Perfumer | 9.49% | 242 |
Similar planning technician jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Resource Biologist-Fisheries | 5.71% | 8,063 |
| Agronomy Technician | 7.88% | 24,721 |
| Perfumer | 9.49% | 242 |
Foreign languages spoken by planning technicians
The most common foreign language among planning technicians is Spanish at 70.0%. The second-most popular foreign language spoken is French at 6.7% and Portuguese is the third-most popular at 3.3%.
- Spanish, 70.0%
- French, 6.7%
- Portuguese, 3.3%
- Albanian, 3.3%
- Japanese, 3.3%
- Other, 13.4%
Planning technician languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 70.0% |
| French | 6.7% |
| Portuguese | 3.3% |
| Albanian | 3.3% |
| Japanese | 3.3% |
| Other | 13.4% |
