Process engineering technician demographics and statistics in the US
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Process engineering technician demographics by:
Process engineering technician gender statistics
18.4% of process engineering technicians are women and 81.6% of process engineering technicians are men.
- Male, 81.6%
- Female, 18.4%
Process engineering technician gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Male | 81.6% |
| Female | 18.4% |
Process engineering technician gender pay gap
Women earn 91¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$85,891
Female income
$78,315
Process engineering technician gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in process engineering technician positions over time. Currently, 18.4% of process engineering technicians are female.
Process engineering technician gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 84.87% | 15.13% |
| 2011 | 84.56% | 15.44% |
| 2012 | 85.43% | 14.57% |
| 2013 | 83.34% | 16.66% |
| 2014 | 84.53% | 15.47% |
| 2015 | 84.13% | 15.87% |
| 2016 | 84.44% | 15.56% |
| 2017 | 84.36% | 15.64% |
| 2018 | 82.75% | 17.25% |
| 2019 | 81.48% | 18.52% |
| 2020 | 82.79% | 17.21% |
| 2021 | 81.62% | 18.38% |
Process engineering technician related jobs gender ratio
| Job title | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Process Engineering Technician | 82% | 18% |
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Process engineering technician demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among process engineering technicians is White, which makes up 59.0% of all process engineering technicians. Comparatively, 15.4% of process engineering technicians are Hispanic or Latino and 11.2% of process engineering technicians are Asian.
- White, 59.0%
- Hispanic or Latino, 15.4%
- Asian, 11.2%
- Black or African American, 8.8%
- Unknown, 4.8%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.8%
Process engineering technician race
| Process engineering technician race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 59.0% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 15.4% |
| Asian | 11.2% |
| Black or African American | 8.8% |
| Unknown | 4.8% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.8% |
Process engineering technician race and ethnicity over time
See how process engineering technician racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Process engineering technician race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 64.25% | 9.03% | 10.94% | 13.25% |
| 2011 | 64.72% | 9.14% | 11.63% | 12.13% |
| 2012 | 63.74% | 9.55% | 11.96% | 12.27% |
| 2013 | 62.95% | 9.82% | 11.12% | 12.78% |
| 2014 | 64.13% | 8.66% | 11.43% | 12.96% |
| 2015 | 63.72% | 8.95% | 10.79% | 13.54% |
| 2016 | 62.52% | 9.36% | 11.28% | 13.89% |
| 2017 | 62.32% | 9.23% | 11.50% | 13.74% |
| 2018 | 62.29% | 8.38% | 11.45% | 14.94% |
| 2019 | 62.75% | 8.11% | 11.35% | 15.04% |
| 2020 | 60.69% | 7.46% | 11.63% | 15.01% |
| 2021 | 59.03% | 8.81% | 11.22% | 15.45% |
Process engineering technician wage gap by race
According to our data, asian process engineering technicians have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Black or african american process engineering technicians have the lowest average salary at $84,171.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $86,244 |
| White | $86,310 |
| Black or African American | $84,171 |
| Asian | $87,817 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $84,958 |
Average process engineering technician age
See how the average age of process engineering technicians varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Process engineering technician age by race and gender
| Race | Male age | Female age |
|---|---|---|
| Black or African American | 46 | 48 |
| Unknown | 43 | 45.5 |
| Asian | 50 | 47 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 42 | 44 |
| White | 46.5 | 47 |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 47 |
Process engineering technician age breakdown
The average age of process engineering technicians is 40+ years years old, representing 64% of the process engineering technician population.
Process engineering technician age breakdown
| Process Engineering Technician Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 64% |
| 30-40 years | 24% |
| 20-30 years | 12% |
Process engineering technician educational attainment
The most common degree for process engineering technicians is bachelor's degree, with 52% of process engineering technicians earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are associate degree degree at 33% and associate degree degree at 6%.
- Bachelor's, 52%
- Associate, 33%
- Master's, 6%
- High School Diploma, 5%
- Other Degrees, 4%
Process engineering technicians by degree level
| Process engineering technician degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 52% |
| Associate | 33% |
| Master's | 6% |
| High School Diploma | 5% |
| Other Degrees | 4% |
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Process engineering technician wage gap by degree level
According to the data, process engineering technicians with a Master's degree earn more than those without, at $90,867 annually. With a Associate degree, process engineering technicians earn a median annual income of $88,308 compared to $87,266 for process engineering technicians with an Bachelor's degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| Master's Degree | $90,867 |
| High School Diploma or Less | $84,207 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $87,266 |
| Some College/ Associate Degree | $88,308 |
Process engineering technician employment statistics
Most process engineering technicians work for a public in the manufacturing industry.
Company size where process engineering technicians work
Below, you can see the size of companies where process engineering technicians work.
Process engineering technician jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 4% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 5% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 16% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 5% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 33% |
| > 10,000 employees | 38% |
Process engineering technician jobs by company type
Employees with the process engineering technician job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most process engineering technicians prefer to work at public companies over private companies.
Process engineering technician jobs by sector
| Company type | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 2% |
| Public | 50% |
| Private | 47% |
| Government | 0% |
Process engineering technician jobs by industry
The most common industries for process engineering technicians are manufacturing, technology and professional.
Process engineering technician industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Manufacturing | 27% |
| Technology | 21% |
| Fortune 500 | 16% |
| Professional | 6% |
| Health Care | 4% |
| Automotive | 4% |
| Energy | 4% |
| Pharmaceutical | 3% |
| Transportation | 3% |
| Telecommunication | 3% |
| Education | 2% |
| Media | 2% |
| Construction | 2% |
| Finance | 2% |
| Start-up | 1% |
| Insurance | 1% |
| Retail | 1% |
Process engineering technician turnover and employment statistics
Process engineering technician unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for process engineering technicians between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Process engineering technician unemployment rate by year
| Year | Process engineering technician unemployment rate |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 7.39% |
| 2011 | 6.06% |
| 2012 | 5.70% |
| 2013 | 4.72% |
| 2014 | 3.88% |
| 2015 | 3.16% |
| 2016 | 3.28% |
| 2017 | 3.12% |
| 2018 | 1.97% |
| 2019 | 2.84% |
| 2020 | 3.91% |
| 2021 | 4.04% |
Average process engineering technician tenure
The average process engineering technician stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 1,723 process engineering technicians resumes in Zippia's database.
Process engineering technician tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 11% |
| 1-2 years | 32% |
| 3-4 years | 18% |
| 5-7 years | 18% |
| 8-10 years | 6% |
| 11+ years | 15% |
Process engineering technician LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of process engineering 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Stake Driver | 4.94% | 35,405 |
| Mechanical Draftsman | 5.61% | 17,516 |
| Drafter | 5.82% | 3,968 |
| Process Engineering Technician | 6.29% | - |
| Lead Electrical Technician | 8.40% | 54,075 |
Similar process engineering technician jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Stake Driver | 4.94% | 35,405 |
| Mechanical Draftsman | 5.61% | 17,516 |
| Drafter | 5.82% | 3,968 |
| Lead Electrical Technician | 8.40% | 54,075 |
Foreign languages spoken by process engineering technicians
The most common foreign language among process engineering technicians is Spanish at 35.0%. The second-most popular foreign language spoken is Chinese at 10.0% and French is the third-most popular at 10.0%.
- Spanish, 35.0%
- Chinese, 10.0%
- French, 10.0%
- Mandarin, 10.0%
- German, 5.0%
- Other, 30.0%
Process engineering technician languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 35.0% |
| Chinese | 10.0% |
| French | 10.0% |
| Mandarin | 10.0% |
| German | 5.0% |
| Other | 30.0% |
