Professional technician demographics and statistics in the US
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Professional technician gender statistics
27.9% of professional technicians are women and 72.1% of professional technicians are men.
- Male, 72.1%
- Female, 27.9%
Professional technician gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Male | 72.1% |
| Female | 27.9% |
Professional technician gender pay gap
Women earn 98¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$83,632
Female income
$82,075
Professional technician gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in professional technician positions over time. Currently, 27.9% of professional technicians are female.
Professional technician gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 66.52% | 33.48% |
| 2011 | 67.59% | 32.41% |
| 2012 | 69.15% | 30.85% |
| 2013 | 69.72% | 30.28% |
| 2014 | 70.13% | 29.87% |
| 2015 | 72.03% | 27.97% |
| 2016 | 72.17% | 27.83% |
| 2017 | 72.08% | 27.92% |
| 2018 | 72.85% | 27.15% |
| 2019 | 71.46% | 28.54% |
| 2020 | 72.00% | 28.00% |
| 2021 | 72.05% | 27.95% |
Professional technician related jobs gender ratio
We compared professional 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% |
| Professional Technician | 72% | 28% |
| Senior Data Center Engineer | 98% | 2% |
| Software Applications Architect | 98% | 2% |
| Dell Certified Systems Expert | 99% | 1% |
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Professional technician demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among professional technicians is White, which makes up 54.2% of all professional technicians. Comparatively, 16.0% of professional technicians are Hispanic or Latino and 12.8% of professional technicians are Asian.
- White, 54.2%
- Hispanic or Latino, 16.0%
- Asian, 12.8%
- Black or African American, 11.3%
- Unknown, 5.4%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.3%
Professional technician race
| Professional technician race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 54.2% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 16.0% |
| Asian | 12.8% |
| Black or African American | 11.3% |
| Unknown | 5.4% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.3% |
Professional technician race and ethnicity over time
See how professional technician racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Professional technician race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 62.82% | 11.72% | 9.36% | 13.00% |
| 2011 | 63.52% | 11.81% | 9.51% | 12.50% |
| 2012 | 62.25% | 12.04% | 9.76% | 13.14% |
| 2013 | 61.19% | 11.28% | 10.57% | 13.52% |
| 2014 | 60.90% | 11.50% | 10.22% | 14.23% |
| 2015 | 60.80% | 10.96% | 11.39% | 14.12% |
| 2016 | 60.59% | 10.92% | 11.37% | 14.01% |
| 2017 | 59.81% | 10.59% | 11.82% | 14.41% |
| 2018 | 59.92% | 10.54% | 11.91% | 14.15% |
| 2019 | 58.11% | 10.47% | 12.62% | 15.27% |
| 2020 | 56.07% | 11.04% | 12.40% | 15.44% |
| 2021 | 54.22% | 11.27% | 12.77% | 15.97% |
Professional technician wage gap by race
According to our data, asian professional technicians have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Black or african american professional technicians have the lowest average salary at $81,068.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $81,982 |
| White | $83,080 |
| Black or African American | $81,068 |
| Asian | $90,154 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $82,191 |
Average professional technician age
See how the average age of professional technicians varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Professional 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 |
Professional technician age breakdown
The average age of professional technicians is 40+ years years old, representing 56% of the professional technician population.
Professional technician age breakdown
| Professional Technician Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 56% |
| 30-40 years | 30% |
| 20-30 years | 15% |
Professional technician educational attainment
The most common degree for professional technicians is bachelor's degree, with 68% of professional technicians earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are master's degree degree at 13% and master's degree degree at 12%.
- Bachelor's, 68%
- Master's, 13%
- Associate, 12%
- High School Diploma, 4%
- Other Degrees, 3%
Professional technicians by degree level
| Professional technician degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 68% |
| Master's | 13% |
| Associate | 12% |
| High School Diploma | 4% |
| Other Degrees | 3% |
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Professional technician wage gap by degree level
According to the data, professional technicians with a Master's degree earn more than those without, at $93,970 annually. With a Doctorate degree, professional technicians earn a median annual income of $90,719 compared to $84,499 for professional technicians with an Bachelor's degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| Master's Degree | $93,970 |
| High School Diploma or Less | $77,721 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $84,499 |
| Doctorate Degree | $90,719 |
| Some College/ Associate Degree | $79,005 |
Professional technician employment statistics
Most professional technicians work for a private in the education industry.
Company size where professional technicians work
Below, you can see the size of companies where professional technicians work.
Professional technician jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 4% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 15% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 18% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 8% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 25% |
| > 10,000 employees | 31% |
Professional technician jobs by company type
Employees with the professional technician job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most professional technicians prefer to work at private companies over public companies.
Professional technician jobs by sector
| Company type | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 17% |
| Public | 30% |
| Private | 50% |
| Government | 3% |
Professional technician jobs by industry
The most common industries for professional technicians are education, technology and professional.
Professional technician industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Fortune 500 | 16% |
| Education | 14% |
| Technology | 12% |
| Professional | 9% |
| Manufacturing | 7% |
| Health Care | 6% |
| Media | 4% |
| Telecommunication | 4% |
| Finance | 4% |
| Government | 3% |
| Energy | 3% |
| Automotive | 2% |
| Construction | 2% |
| Hospitality | 2% |
| Retail | 2% |
| Non Profits | 2% |
| Insurance | 2% |
| Internet | 1% |
| Transportation | 1% |
| Utilities | 1% |
Professional technician turnover and employment statistics
Professional technician unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for professional technicians between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Professional technician unemployment rate by year
| Year | Professional 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 professional technician tenure
The average professional technician stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 1,612 professional technicians resumes in Zippia's database.
Professional technician tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 18% |
| 1-2 years | 34% |
| 3-4 years | 14% |
| 5-7 years | 17% |
| 8-10 years | 7% |
| 11+ years | 10% |
Professional technician LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of professional 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Associate Network Analyst | 7.31% | 24,293 |
| Lead Applications Analyst | 8.42% | 87,759 |
| Oracle Senior Developer | 8.46% | 153,052 |
| Information Systems Security Officer | 8.59% | 202,299 |
| Linux Engineer | 9.03% | 62,808 |
| Building Consultant | 10.54% | 19,059 |
| Professional Technician | 10.88% | - |
Similar professional technician jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Associate Network Analyst | 7.31% | 24,293 |
| Lead Applications Analyst | 8.42% | 87,759 |
| Oracle Senior Developer | 8.46% | 153,052 |
| Information Systems Security Officer | 8.59% | 202,299 |
| Linux Engineer | 9.03% | 62,808 |
| Building Consultant | 10.54% | 19,059 |
Foreign languages spoken by professional technicians
The most common foreign language among professional technicians is Spanish at 43.1%. The second-most popular foreign language spoken is French at 12.3% and German is the third-most popular at 6.2%.
- Spanish, 43.1%
- French, 12.3%
- German, 6.2%
- Arabic, 6.2%
- Chinese, 4.6%
- Other, 27.6%
Professional technician languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 43.1% |
| French | 12.3% |
| German | 6.2% |
| Arabic | 6.2% |
| Chinese | 4.6% |
| Other | 27.6% |
