Power technician demographics and statistics in the US
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Power technician gender statistics
4.9% of power technicians are women and 95.1% of power technicians are men.
- Male, 95.1%
- Female, 4.9%
Power technician gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Male | 95.1% |
| Female | 4.9% |
Power technician gender pay gap
Women earn 91¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$56,532
Female income
$51,501
Power technician gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in power technician positions over time. Currently, 4.9% of power technicians are female.
Power technician gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 93.40% | 6.60% |
| 2011 | 90.81% | 9.19% |
| 2012 | 96.50% | 3.50% |
| 2013 | 94.91% | 5.09% |
| 2014 | 94.12% | 5.88% |
| 2015 | 91.68% | 8.32% |
| 2016 | 93.94% | 6.06% |
| 2017 | 91.37% | 8.63% |
| 2018 | 92.82% | 7.18% |
| 2019 | 92.40% | 7.60% |
| 2020 | 94.81% | 5.19% |
| 2021 | 95.06% | 4.94% |
Power technician related jobs gender ratio
| Job title | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Power Technician | 95% | 5% |
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Power technician demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among power technicians is White, which makes up 76.3% of all power technicians. Comparatively, 8.1% of power technicians are Hispanic or Latino and 6.1% of power technicians are Black or African American.
- White, 76.3%
- Hispanic or Latino, 8.1%
- Black or African American, 6.1%
- Unknown, 5.5%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 2.5%
- Asian, 1.5%
Power technician race
| Power technician race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 76.3% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 8.1% |
| Black or African American | 6.1% |
| Unknown | 5.5% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 2.5% |
| Asian | 1.5% |
Power technician race and ethnicity over time
See how power technician racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Power technician race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 80.55% | 8.26% | 0.73% | 6.81% |
| 2011 | 79.33% | 9.62% | 1.40% | 5.66% |
| 2012 | 80.81% | 6.94% | 1.96% | 5.81% |
| 2013 | 81.38% | 7.80% | 1.28% | 5.07% |
| 2014 | 83.98% | 5.96% | 1.52% | 4.37% |
| 2015 | 82.50% | 5.91% | 2.37% | 5.43% |
| 2016 | 80.45% | 5.69% | 2.26% | 5.84% |
| 2017 | 76.39% | 9.19% | 2.49% | 8.57% |
| 2018 | 81.14% | 7.83% | 2.03% | 5.25% |
| 2019 | 77.99% | 7.28% | 2.53% | 8.22% |
| 2020 | 76.56% | 7.31% | 2.58% | 8.70% |
| 2021 | 76.33% | 6.14% | 1.53% | 8.10% |
Power technician wage gap by race
According to our data, unknown power technicians have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Black or african american power technicians have the lowest average salary at $54,784.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $58,141 |
| White | $56,843 |
| Black or African American | $54,784 |
| Asian | $56,912 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $56,036 |
Average power technician age
See how the average age of power technicians varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Power technician age by race and gender
| Race | Male age | Female age |
|---|---|---|
| Unknown | 49 | |
| White | 46 | 52 |
| Black or African American | 56 | |
| Hispanic or Latino | 40 |
Power technician age breakdown
The average age of power technicians is 40+ years years old, representing 67% of the power technician population.
Power technician age breakdown
| Power Technician Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 67% |
| 30-40 years | 29% |
| 20-30 years | 4% |
Power technician educational attainment
The most common degree for power technicians is associate degree, with 32% of power technicians earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are bachelor's degree degree at 24% and bachelor's degree degree at 23%.
- Associate, 32%
- Bachelor's, 24%
- High School Diploma, 23%
- Diploma, 11%
- Other Degrees, 10%
Power technicians by degree level
| Power technician degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Associate | 32% |
| Bachelor's | 24% |
| High School Diploma | 23% |
| Diploma | 11% |
| Other Degrees | 10% |
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Power technician wage gap by degree level
According to the data, power technicians with a Bachelor's degree earn more than those without, at $64,951 annually. With a Associate degree, power technicians earn a median annual income of $57,970 compared to $53,450 for power technicians with an High School Diploma degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| High School Diploma or Less | $53,450 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $64,951 |
| Some College/ Associate Degree | $57,970 |
Power technician employment statistics
Most power technicians work for a private in the manufacturing industry.
Company size where power technicians work
Below, you can see the size of companies where power technicians work.
Power technician jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 9% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 17% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 19% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 10% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 22% |
| > 10,000 employees | 23% |
Power technician jobs by company type
Employees with the power technician job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most power technicians prefer to work at private companies over public companies.
Power technician jobs by sector
| Company type | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 2% |
| Public | 27% |
| Private | 68% |
| Government | 3% |
Power technician jobs by industry
The most common industries for power technicians are manufacturing, professional and technology.
Power technician industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Manufacturing | 18% |
| Professional | 13% |
| Technology | 11% |
| Fortune 500 | 10% |
| Transportation | 7% |
| Telecommunication | 6% |
| Energy | 4% |
| Construction | 4% |
| Automotive | 3% |
| Utilities | 3% |
| Health Care | 3% |
| Media | 3% |
| Retail | 3% |
| Finance | 3% |
| Education | 2% |
| Government | 2% |
| Non Profits | 2% |
| Real Estate | 1% |
| Internet | 1% |
| Start-up | 1% |
Power technician turnover and employment statistics
Power technician unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for power technicians between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Power technician unemployment rate by year
| Year | Power technician unemployment rate |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 2.20% |
| 2011 | 2.79% |
| 2012 | 3.46% |
| 2013 | 1.72% |
| 2014 | 2.26% |
| 2015 | 2.14% |
| 2016 | 1.60% |
| 2017 | 1.75% |
| 2018 | 1.38% |
| 2019 | 1.57% |
| 2020 | 1.43% |
| 2021 | 1.84% |
Average power technician tenure
The average power technician stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 722 power technicians resumes in Zippia's database.
Power technician tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 27% |
| 1-2 years | 31% |
| 3-4 years | 15% |
| 5-7 years | 12% |
| 8-10 years | 6% |
| 11+ years | 8% |
Power technician LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of power 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Exhaust Worker | 4.19% | 20,126 |
| Utility Plant Operative | 4.62% | 19,159 |
| Power Technician | 4.80% | - |
| Coal Pipeline Operator | 10.89% | 26,674 |
Similar power technician jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Exhaust Worker | 4.19% | 20,126 |
| Utility Plant Operative | 4.62% | 19,159 |
| Coal Pipeline Operator | 10.89% | 26,674 |
Foreign languages spoken by power technicians
The most common foreign language among power technicians is Spanish at 29.4%. The second-most popular foreign language spoken is German at 11.8% and French is the third-most popular at 11.8%.
- Spanish, 29.4%
- German, 11.8%
- French, 11.8%
- Carrier, 11.8%
- Kurdish, 5.9%
- Other, 29.3%
Power technician languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 29.4% |
| German | 11.8% |
| French | 11.8% |
| Carrier | 11.8% |
| Kurdish | 5.9% |
| Other | 29.3% |
