Program support technician demographics and statistics in the US
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Program support technician demographics by:
Program support technician gender statistics
67.8% of program support technicians are women and 32.2% of program support technicians are men.
- Female, 67.8%
- Male, 32.2%
Program support technician gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Female | 67.8% |
| Male | 32.2% |
Program support technician gender pay gap
Women earn 97¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$37,929
Female income
$36,886
Program support technician gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in program support technician positions over time. Currently, 67.8% of program support technicians are female.
Program support technician gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 26.77% | 73.23% |
| 2011 | 27.73% | 72.27% |
| 2012 | 29.20% | 70.80% |
| 2013 | 29.75% | 70.25% |
| 2014 | 30.17% | 69.83% |
| 2015 | 32.15% | 67.85% |
| 2016 | 32.30% | 67.70% |
| 2017 | 32.20% | 67.80% |
| 2018 | 33.05% | 66.95% |
| 2019 | 31.53% | 68.47% |
| 2020 | 32.11% | 67.89% |
| 2021 | 32.17% | 67.83% |
Program support technician related jobs gender ratio
We compared program support 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% |
| Program Support Technician | 32% | 68% |
| Senior Data Center Engineer | 98% | 2% |
| Software Applications Architect | 98% | 2% |
| Dell Certified Systems Expert | 99% | 1% |
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Program support technician demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among program support technicians is White, which makes up 57.2% of all program support technicians. Comparatively, 14.2% of program support technicians are Black or African American and 13.2% of program support technicians are Hispanic or Latino.
- White, 57.2%
- Black or African American, 14.2%
- Hispanic or Latino, 13.2%
- Asian, 9.6%
- Unknown, 5.4%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.4%
Program support technician race
| Program support technician race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 57.2% |
| Black or African American | 14.2% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 13.2% |
| Asian | 9.6% |
| Unknown | 5.4% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.4% |
Program support technician race and ethnicity over time
See how program support technician racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Program support technician race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 65.83% | 14.67% | 6.15% | 10.23% |
| 2011 | 66.53% | 14.76% | 6.29% | 9.73% |
| 2012 | 65.27% | 15.00% | 6.54% | 10.37% |
| 2013 | 64.20% | 14.24% | 7.35% | 10.75% |
| 2014 | 63.91% | 14.45% | 7.00% | 11.46% |
| 2015 | 63.81% | 13.91% | 8.18% | 11.34% |
| 2016 | 63.61% | 13.87% | 8.15% | 11.23% |
| 2017 | 62.82% | 13.54% | 8.61% | 11.64% |
| 2018 | 62.94% | 13.50% | 8.69% | 11.37% |
| 2019 | 61.12% | 13.42% | 9.40% | 12.50% |
| 2020 | 59.08% | 13.99% | 9.18% | 12.66% |
| 2021 | 57.23% | 14.23% | 9.55% | 13.19% |
Program support technician wage gap by race
According to our data, asian program support technicians have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Black or african american program support technicians have the lowest average salary at $36,216.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $36,824 |
| White | $37,557 |
| Black or African American | $36,216 |
| Asian | $42,400 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $36,963 |
Average program support technician age
See how the average age of program support technicians varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Program support 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 |
Program support technician age breakdown
The average age of program support technicians is 40+ years years old, representing 56% of the program support technician population.
Program support technician age breakdown
| Program Support Technician Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 56% |
| 30-40 years | 30% |
| 20-30 years | 15% |
Program support technician educational attainment
The most common degree for program support technicians is bachelor's degree, with 51% of program support technicians earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are associate degree degree at 27% and associate degree degree at 11%.
- Bachelor's, 51%
- Associate, 27%
- High School Diploma, 11%
- Master's, 5%
- Other Degrees, 6%
Program support technicians by degree level
| Program support technician degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 51% |
| Associate | 27% |
| High School Diploma | 11% |
| Master's | 5% |
| Other Degrees | 6% |
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Program support technician wage gap by degree level
According to the data, program support technicians with a Master's degree earn more than those without, at $45,090 annually. With a Doctorate degree, program support technicians earn a median annual income of $42,795 compared to $38,513 for program support technicians with an Bachelor's degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| Master's Degree | $45,090 |
| High School Diploma or Less | $34,019 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $38,513 |
| Doctorate Degree | $42,795 |
| Some College/ Associate Degree | $34,857 |
Program support technician employment statistics
Most program support technicians work for a private in the education industry.
Company size where program support technicians work
Below, you can see the size of companies where program support technicians work.
Program support technician jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 6% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 17% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 28% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 10% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 22% |
| > 10,000 employees | 17% |
Program support technician jobs by company type
Employees with the program support technician job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most program support technicians prefer to work at private companies over education companies.
Program support technician jobs by sector
| Company type | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 27% |
| Public | 13% |
| Private | 45% |
| Government | 15% |
Program support technician jobs by industry
The most common industries for program support technicians are education, professional and government.
Program support technician industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 24% |
| Professional | 14% |
| Government | 12% |
| Health Care | 10% |
| Technology | 8% |
| Fortune 500 | 7% |
| Finance | 4% |
| Non Profits | 4% |
| Media | 3% |
| Transportation | 2% |
| Utilities | 2% |
| Manufacturing | 2% |
| Insurance | 2% |
| Telecommunication | 2% |
| Pharmaceutical | 1% |
| Retail | 1% |
| Internet | 1% |
| Energy | 1% |
| Real Estate | 1% |
| Start-up | 1% |
Program support technician turnover and employment statistics
Program support technician unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for program support technicians between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Program support technician unemployment rate by year
| Year | Program support 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 program support technician tenure
The average program support technician stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 765 program support technicians resumes in Zippia's database.
Program support technician tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 21% |
| 1-2 years | 31% |
| 3-4 years | 16% |
| 5-7 years | 14% |
| 8-10 years | 6% |
| 11+ years | 10% |
Program support technician LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of program support 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 Specialist | 7.31% | 29,962 |
| Senior Programmer Analyst And Team Lead | 8.42% | 54,978 |
| Hadoop Developer | 8.46% | 99,671 |
| Director Security Management | 8.59% | 117,571 |
| Consultant Systems Engineer | 9.03% | 144,261 |
| Engineering Analyst | 10.54% | 74,578 |
| Program Support Technician | 10.88% | - |
Similar program support technician jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Telecommunications Specialist | 7.31% | 29,962 |
| Senior Programmer Analyst And Team Lead | 8.42% | 54,978 |
| Hadoop Developer | 8.46% | 99,671 |
| Director Security Management | 8.59% | 117,571 |
| Consultant Systems Engineer | 9.03% | 144,261 |
| Engineering Analyst | 10.54% | 74,578 |
Foreign languages spoken by program support technicians
The most common foreign language among program support technicians is Spanish at 70.0%. The second-most popular foreign language spoken is Portuguese at 5.0% and Filipino is the third-most popular at 5.0%.
- Spanish, 70.0%
- Portuguese, 5.0%
- Filipino, 5.0%
- German, 5.0%
- Cantonese, 5.0%
- Other, 10.0%
Program support technician languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 70.0% |
| Portuguese | 5.0% |
| Filipino | 5.0% |
| German | 5.0% |
| Cantonese | 5.0% |
| Other | 10.0% |
