Program technician demographics and statistics in the US
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Program technician gender statistics
65.6% of program technicians are women and 34.4% of program technicians are men.
- Female, 65.6%
- Male, 34.4%
Program technician gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Female | 65.6% |
| Male | 34.4% |
Program technician gender pay gap
Women earn 93¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$48,642
Female income
$45,296
Program technician gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in program technician positions over time. Currently, 65.6% of program technicians are female.
Program technician gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 36.97% | 63.03% |
| 2011 | 32.10% | 67.90% |
| 2012 | 34.50% | 65.50% |
| 2013 | 37.33% | 62.67% |
| 2014 | 32.30% | 67.70% |
| 2015 | 30.79% | 69.21% |
| 2016 | 34.97% | 65.03% |
| 2017 | 35.23% | 64.77% |
| 2018 | 32.68% | 67.32% |
| 2019 | 34.44% | 65.56% |
| 2020 | 34.08% | 65.92% |
| 2021 | 34.37% | 65.63% |
Program technician related jobs gender ratio
We compared program technicians with similar job titles to see how gender ratios vary. As you can see, public health worker and rehabilitation engineer have the biggest gender ratio gaps.
| Job title | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Breastfeeding Educator | 2% | 98% |
| Certified Lactation Counselor | 3% | 97% |
| Lactation Specialist | 5% | 95% |
| Program Technician | 34% | 66% |
| Donation Worker | 70% | 30% |
| Rehabilitation Engineer | 70% | 30% |
| Public Health Worker | 81% | 19% |
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Program technician demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among program technicians is White, which makes up 55.1% of all program technicians. Comparatively, 19.9% of program technicians are Hispanic or Latino and 11.3% of program technicians are Black or African American.
- White, 55.1%
- Hispanic or Latino, 19.9%
- Black or African American, 11.3%
- Asian, 6.3%
- Unknown, 5.2%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 2.2%
Program technician race
| Program technician race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 55.1% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 19.9% |
| Black or African American | 11.3% |
| Asian | 6.3% |
| Unknown | 5.2% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 2.2% |
Program technician race and ethnicity over time
See how program technician racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Program technician race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 59.80% | 15.44% | 5.25% | 15.90% |
| 2011 | 61.34% | 14.70% | 5.05% | 15.20% |
| 2012 | 59.41% | 12.90% | 4.72% | 16.78% |
| 2013 | 57.71% | 14.26% | 5.54% | 16.70% |
| 2014 | 61.09% | 11.36% | 5.89% | 17.25% |
| 2015 | 59.77% | 13.40% | 4.86% | 16.71% |
| 2016 | 59.47% | 13.16% | 5.57% | 17.06% |
| 2017 | 57.76% | 13.01% | 5.12% | 18.65% |
| 2018 | 57.99% | 11.13% | 5.92% | 20.01% |
| 2019 | 58.01% | 12.24% | 5.67% | 19.35% |
| 2020 | 54.99% | 11.73% | 5.40% | 20.41% |
| 2021 | 55.13% | 11.34% | 6.31% | 19.91% |
Program technician wage gap by race
According to our data, asian program technicians have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Black or african american program technicians have the lowest average salary at $46,298.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $48,576 |
| White | $47,461 |
| Black or African American | $46,298 |
| Asian | $52,283 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $48,797 |
Average program technician age
See how the average age of program technicians varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Program technician age by race and gender
| Race | Male age | Female age |
|---|---|---|
| Black or African American | 41.5 | 46 |
| Unknown | 40.5 | 40 |
| Asian | 40.5 | 38 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 38 | 37 |
| White | 46 | 44 |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 48.5 |
Program technician age breakdown
The average age of program technicians is 40+ years years old, representing 58% of the program technician population.
Program technician age breakdown
| Program Technician Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 58% |
| 30-40 years | 25% |
| 20-30 years | 17% |
Program technician educational attainment
The most common degree for program technicians is bachelor's degree, with 52% of program technicians earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are associate degree degree at 25% and associate degree degree at 10%.
- Bachelor's, 52%
- Associate, 25%
- High School Diploma, 10%
- Master's, 5%
- Other Degrees, 8%
Program technicians by degree level
| Program technician degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 52% |
| Associate | 25% |
| High School Diploma | 10% |
| Master's | 5% |
| Other Degrees | 8% |
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Program technician wage gap by degree level
According to the data, program technicians with a Master's degree earn more than those without, at $56,962 annually. With a Bachelor's degree, program technicians earn a median annual income of $49,235 compared to $40,852 for program technicians with an Associate degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| Master's Degree | $56,962 |
| High School Diploma or Less | $40,415 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $49,235 |
| Some College/ Associate Degree | $40,852 |
Program technician employment statistics
Most program technicians work for a private in the education industry.
Company size where program technicians work
Below, you can see the size of companies where program technicians work.
Program technician jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 7% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 20% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 23% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 7% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 21% |
| > 10,000 employees | 21% |
Program technician jobs by company type
Employees with the program technician job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most program technicians prefer to work at private companies over government companies.
Program technician jobs by sector
| Company type | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 19% |
| Public | 19% |
| Private | 41% |
| Government | 21% |
Program technician jobs by industry
The most common industries for program technicians are education, government and professional.
Program technician industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 15% |
| Government | 14% |
| Professional | 10% |
| Fortune 500 | 10% |
| Technology | 9% |
| Health Care | 8% |
| Manufacturing | 7% |
| Finance | 5% |
| Non Profits | 4% |
| Media | 2% |
| Transportation | 2% |
| Utilities | 2% |
| Insurance | 2% |
| Automotive | 1% |
| Construction | 1% |
| Hospitality | 1% |
| Retail | 1% |
| Telecommunication | 1% |
| Start-up | 1% |
| Energy | 1% |
Program technician turnover and employment statistics
Program technician unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for program technicians between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Program technician unemployment rate by year
| Year | Program technician unemployment rate |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 7.13% |
| 2011 | 7.37% |
| 2012 | 7.31% |
| 2013 | 6.59% |
| 2014 | 5.50% |
| 2015 | 3.99% |
| 2016 | 3.87% |
| 2017 | 3.26% |
| 2018 | 2.50% |
| 2019 | 2.81% |
| 2020 | 4.13% |
| 2021 | 3.99% |
Average program technician tenure
The average program technician stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 3,355 program technicians resumes in Zippia's database.
Program technician tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 25% |
| 1-2 years | 35% |
| 3-4 years | 13% |
| 5-7 years | 14% |
| 8-10 years | 5% |
| 11+ years | 9% |
Program technician LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of program 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Counselor | 8.96% | 77,536 |
| Attendance Officer | 9.50% | 55,661 |
| Student Representative | 10.75% | 10,038 |
| Criminal Justice Social Worker | 11.25% | 85,917 |
| Program Technician | 11.48% | - |
| Behavioral Health Professional | 15.06% | 157,931 |
| Substance Abuse Services Director | 15.06% | 57,827 |
Similar program technician jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Counselor | 8.96% | 77,536 |
| Attendance Officer | 9.50% | 55,661 |
| Student Representative | 10.75% | 10,038 |
| Criminal Justice Social Worker | 11.25% | 85,917 |
| Behavioral Health Professional | 15.06% | 157,931 |
| Substance Abuse Services Director | 15.06% | 57,827 |
Foreign languages spoken by program technicians
The most common foreign language among program technicians is Spanish at 64.7%. The second-most popular foreign language spoken is French at 6.9% and German is the third-most popular at 3.9%.
- Spanish, 64.7%
- French, 6.9%
- German, 3.9%
- Russian, 3.9%
- Italian, 2.9%
- Other, 17.7%
Program technician languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 64.7% |
| French | 6.9% |
| German | 3.9% |
| Russian | 3.9% |
| Italian | 2.9% |
| Other | 17.7% |
