Pos technician demographics and statistics in the US
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Pos technician gender statistics
19.6% of pos technicians are women and 80.4% of pos technicians are men.
- Male, 80.4%
- Female, 19.6%
Pos technician gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Male | 80.4% |
| Female | 19.6% |
Pos technician gender pay gap
Women earn 96¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$41,779
Female income
$40,176
Pos technician gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in pos technician positions over time. Currently, 19.6% of pos technicians are female.
Pos technician gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 75.94% | 24.06% |
| 2011 | 76.81% | 23.19% |
| 2012 | 78.07% | 21.93% |
| 2013 | 78.52% | 21.48% |
| 2014 | 78.86% | 21.14% |
| 2015 | 80.36% | 19.64% |
| 2016 | 80.47% | 19.53% |
| 2017 | 80.39% | 19.61% |
| 2018 | 81.00% | 19.00% |
| 2019 | 79.91% | 20.09% |
| 2020 | 80.33% | 19.67% |
| 2021 | 80.37% | 19.63% |
Pos technician related jobs gender ratio
We compared pos technicians with similar job titles to see how gender ratios vary. As you can see, dell certified systems expert and software applications architect have the biggest gender ratio gaps.
| Job title | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Informatics Nurse Specialist | 13% | 87% |
| Clinical Support Specialist | 22% | 78% |
| Clinic Administrator | 23% | 77% |
| POS Technician | 80% | 20% |
| Senior Data Center Engineer | 98% | 2% |
| Software Applications Architect | 98% | 2% |
| Dell Certified Systems Expert | 99% | 1% |
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Pos technician demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among pos technicians is White, which makes up 55.3% of all pos technicians. Comparatively, 15.7% of pos technicians are Hispanic or Latino and 12.8% of pos technicians are Black or African American.
- White, 55.3%
- Hispanic or Latino, 15.7%
- Black or African American, 12.8%
- Asian, 10.5%
- Unknown, 5.3%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.4%
Pos technician race
| Pos technician race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 55.3% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 15.7% |
| Black or African American | 12.8% |
| Asian | 10.5% |
| Unknown | 5.3% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.4% |
Pos technician race and ethnicity over time
See how pos technician racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Pos technician race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 63.91% | 13.22% | 7.09% | 12.70% |
| 2011 | 64.62% | 13.31% | 7.23% | 12.21% |
| 2012 | 63.35% | 13.54% | 7.48% | 12.85% |
| 2013 | 62.28% | 12.78% | 8.29% | 13.23% |
| 2014 | 61.99% | 13.00% | 7.94% | 13.93% |
| 2015 | 61.90% | 12.46% | 9.12% | 13.82% |
| 2016 | 61.69% | 12.42% | 9.09% | 13.71% |
| 2017 | 60.91% | 12.09% | 9.55% | 14.12% |
| 2018 | 61.02% | 12.04% | 9.64% | 13.85% |
| 2019 | 59.21% | 11.97% | 10.34% | 14.98% |
| 2020 | 57.17% | 12.54% | 10.12% | 15.14% |
| 2021 | 55.31% | 12.77% | 10.49% | 15.67% |
Pos technician wage gap by race
According to our data, asian pos technicians have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Black or african american pos technicians have the lowest average salary at $39,156.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $40,081 |
| White | $41,206 |
| Black or African American | $39,156 |
| Asian | $48,848 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $40,293 |
Average pos technician age
See how the average age of pos technicians varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Pos technician age by race and gender
| Race | Male age | Female age |
|---|---|---|
| Black or African American | 44 | 43 |
| Unknown | 40 | 45 |
| Asian | 41 | 41 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 37 | 39.5 |
| White | 41 | 46 |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 41 |
Pos technician age breakdown
The average age of pos technicians is 40+ years years old, representing 56% of the pos technician population.
Pos technician age breakdown
| POS Technician Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 56% |
| 30-40 years | 30% |
| 20-30 years | 15% |
Pos technician educational attainment
The most common degree for pos technicians is associate degree, with 45% of pos technicians earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are bachelor's degree degree at 34% and bachelor's degree degree at 10%.
- Associate, 45%
- Bachelor's, 34%
- High School Diploma, 10%
- Diploma, 5%
- Other Degrees, 6%
Pos technicians by degree level
| Pos technician degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Associate | 45% |
| Bachelor's | 34% |
| High School Diploma | 10% |
| Diploma | 5% |
| Other Degrees | 6% |
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Pos technician wage gap by degree level
According to the data, pos technicians with a Master's degree earn more than those without, at $53,250 annually. With a Doctorate degree, pos technicians earn a median annual income of $49,487 compared to $42,684 for pos technicians with an Bachelor's degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| Master's Degree | $53,250 |
| High School Diploma or Less | $35,865 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $42,684 |
| Doctorate Degree | $49,487 |
| Some College/ Associate Degree | $37,110 |
Pos technician employment statistics
Most pos technicians work for a private in the retail industry.
Company size where pos technicians work
Below, you can see the size of companies where pos technicians work.
Pos technician jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 5% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 13% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 18% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 10% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 21% |
| > 10,000 employees | 33% |
Pos technician jobs by company type
Employees with the pos technician job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most pos technicians prefer to work at private companies over public companies.
Pos technician jobs by sector
| Company type | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 2% |
| Public | 33% |
| Private | 64% |
| Government | 1% |
Pos technician jobs by industry
The most common industries for pos technicians are retail, technology and professional.
Pos technician industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Retail | 20% |
| Technology | 20% |
| Fortune 500 | 13% |
| Hospitality | 9% |
| Professional | 9% |
| Manufacturing | 6% |
| Finance | 4% |
| Media | 3% |
| Transportation | 3% |
| Non Profits | 2% |
| Education | 2% |
| Start-up | 2% |
| Government | 1% |
| Automotive | 1% |
| Construction | 1% |
| Health Care | 1% |
| Telecommunication | 1% |
| Energy | 1% |
| Insurance | 1% |
| Real Estate | 1% |
| Agriculture | 1% |
Pos technician turnover and employment statistics
Pos technician unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for pos technicians between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Pos technician unemployment rate by year
| Year | Pos technician unemployment rate |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 7.58% |
| 2011 | 6.70% |
| 2012 | 5.32% |
| 2013 | 5.21% |
| 2014 | 4.89% |
| 2015 | 4.00% |
| 2016 | 3.51% |
| 2017 | 3.56% |
| 2018 | 3.06% |
| 2019 | 3.58% |
| 2020 | 4.61% |
| 2021 | 4.34% |
Average pos technician tenure
The average pos technician stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 450 pos technicians resumes in Zippia's database.
Pos technician tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 35% |
| 1-2 years | 31% |
| 3-4 years | 10% |
| 5-7 years | 13% |
| 8-10 years | 7% |
| 11+ years | 3% |
Pos technician LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of pos 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Telecommunications System Analyst | 7.31% | 24,554 |
| Senior Subject Matter Expert | 8.42% | 12,179 |
| SQL BI Developer | 8.46% | 81,466 |
| Director, Corporate Security | 8.59% | 66,575 |
| Network Switching Systems Operator And Maintainer | 9.03% | 107,483 |
| Senior Test Manager | 10.54% | 20,935 |
| POS Technician | 10.88% | - |
Similar pos technician jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Telecommunications System Analyst | 7.31% | 24,554 |
| Senior Subject Matter Expert | 8.42% | 12,179 |
| SQL BI Developer | 8.46% | 81,466 |
| Director, Corporate Security | 8.59% | 66,575 |
| Network Switching Systems Operator And Maintainer | 9.03% | 107,483 |
| Senior Test Manager | 10.54% | 20,935 |
Foreign languages spoken by pos technicians
The most common foreign language among pos technicians is Spanish at 62.5%. The second-most popular foreign language spoken is Urdu at 12.5% and Carrier is the third-most popular at 12.5%.
- Spanish, 62.5%
- Urdu, 12.5%
- Carrier, 12.5%
- Turkish, 12.5%
Pos technician languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 62.5% |
| Urdu | 12.5% |
| Carrier | 12.5% |
| Turkish | 12.5% |