Prosthetics technician demographics and statistics in the US
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Prosthetics technician demographics by:
Prosthetics technician gender statistics
19.6% of prosthetics technicians are women and 80.4% of prosthetics technicians are men.
- Male, 80.4%
- Female, 19.6%
Prosthetics technician gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Male | 80.4% |
| Female | 19.6% |
Prosthetics technician gender pay gap
Women earn 91¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$38,092
Female income
$34,815
Prosthetics technician gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in prosthetics technician positions over time. Currently, 19.6% of prosthetics technicians are female.
Prosthetics technician gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 84.57% | 15.43% |
| 2011 | 82.65% | 17.35% |
| 2012 | 85.46% | 14.54% |
| 2013 | 85.38% | 14.62% |
| 2014 | 81.57% | 18.43% |
| 2015 | 80.12% | 19.88% |
| 2016 | 82.66% | 17.34% |
| 2017 | 83.42% | 16.58% |
| 2018 | 85.03% | 14.97% |
| 2019 | 81.25% | 18.75% |
| 2020 | 82.90% | 17.10% |
| 2021 | 80.36% | 19.64% |
Prosthetics technician related jobs gender ratio
We compared prosthetics technicians with similar job titles to see how gender ratios vary. As you can see, corrugator and stone cutter have the biggest gender ratio gaps.
| Job title | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Screen Examiner | 7% | 93% |
| Cake Decorator | 9% | 91% |
| Garment Inspector | 10% | 90% |
| Prosthetics Technician | 80% | 20% |
| Bucket Operator | 99% | 1% |
| Stone Cutter | 99% | 1% |
| Corrugator | 99% | 1% |
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Prosthetics technician demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among prosthetics technicians is White, which makes up 58.3% of all prosthetics technicians. Comparatively, 20.1% of prosthetics technicians are Hispanic or Latino and 8.7% of prosthetics technicians are Black or African American.
- White, 58.3%
- Hispanic or Latino, 20.1%
- Black or African American, 8.7%
- Asian, 8.6%
- Unknown, 3.9%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.4%
Prosthetics technician race
| Prosthetics technician race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 58.3% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 20.1% |
| Black or African American | 8.7% |
| Asian | 8.6% |
| Unknown | 3.9% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.4% |
Prosthetics technician race and ethnicity over time
See how prosthetics technician racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Prosthetics technician race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 63.71% | 8.58% | 7.39% | 18.08% |
| 2011 | 62.50% | 8.86% | 8.95% | 16.64% |
| 2012 | 59.18% | 9.75% | 11.98% | 17.38% |
| 2013 | 61.76% | 8.32% | 9.45% | 17.12% |
| 2014 | 64.42% | 9.88% | 7.04% | 16.44% |
| 2015 | 59.52% | 9.04% | 9.12% | 19.96% |
| 2016 | 63.78% | 9.13% | 8.28% | 16.12% |
| 2017 | 62.12% | 8.53% | 6.59% | 20.43% |
| 2018 | 59.69% | 7.31% | 10.23% | 20.60% |
| 2019 | 59.63% | 9.71% | 8.66% | 20.19% |
| 2020 | 56.66% | 9.42% | 9.98% | 19.43% |
| 2021 | 58.26% | 8.71% | 8.55% | 20.09% |
Prosthetics technician wage gap by race
According to our data, black or african american prosthetics technicians have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Unknown prosthetics technicians have the lowest average salary at $36,378.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $36,378 |
| White | $39,123 |
| Black or African American | $39,828 |
| Asian | $38,345 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $36,898 |
Average prosthetics technician age
See how the average age of prosthetics technicians varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Prosthetics technician age by race and gender
| Race | Male age | Female age |
|---|---|---|
| Unknown | 35 | |
| White | 42.5 | 46 |
| Black or African American | 40.5 | 35.5 |
| Asian | 55 | 47 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 42.5 | 35 |
Prosthetics technician age breakdown
The average age of prosthetics technicians is 40+ years years old, representing 59% of the prosthetics technician population.
Prosthetics technician age breakdown
| Prosthetics Technician Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 59% |
| 30-40 years | 21% |
| 20-30 years | 20% |
Prosthetics technician educational attainment
The most common degree for prosthetics technicians is bachelor's degree, with 45% of prosthetics technicians earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are associate degree degree at 31% and associate degree degree at 11%.
- Bachelor's, 45%
- Associate, 31%
- High School Diploma, 11%
- Diploma, 6%
- Other Degrees, 7%
Prosthetics technicians by degree level
| Prosthetics technician degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 45% |
| Associate | 31% |
| High School Diploma | 11% |
| Diploma | 6% |
| Other Degrees | 7% |
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Prosthetics technician wage gap by degree level
According to the data, prosthetics technicians with a Associate degree earn more than those without, at $40,000 annually. With a Bachelor's degree, prosthetics technicians earn a median annual income of $38,873 compared to $38,327 for prosthetics technicians with an High School Diploma degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| High School Diploma or Less | $38,327 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $38,873 |
| Some College/ Associate Degree | $40,000 |
Prosthetics technician employment statistics
Company size where prosthetics technicians work
Below, you can see the size of companies where prosthetics technicians work.
Prosthetics technician jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 6% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 22% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 41% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 16% |
| > 10,000 employees | 16% |
Prosthetics technician jobs by industry
The most common industries for prosthetics technicians are health care, professional and retail.
Prosthetics technician industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Health Care | 29% |
| Professional | 14% |
| Retail | 7% |
| Finance | 7% |
| Non Profits | 7% |
| Manufacturing | 7% |
| Technology | 7% |
| Pharmaceutical | 4% |
| Government | 4% |
| Media | 4% |
| Start-up | 4% |
| Education | 4% |
| Fortune 500 | 4% |
Prosthetics technician turnover and employment statistics
Prosthetics technician unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for prosthetics technicians between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Prosthetics technician unemployment rate by year
| Year | Prosthetics technician unemployment rate |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 4.58% |
| 2011 | 4.23% |
| 2012 | 4.95% |
| 2013 | 2.87% |
| 2014 | 4.04% |
| 2015 | 3.65% |
| 2016 | 2.77% |
| 2017 | 2.39% |
| 2018 | 2.63% |
| 2019 | 2.03% |
| 2020 | 2.77% |
| 2021 | 4.61% |
Average prosthetics technician tenure
The average prosthetics technician stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 199 prosthetics technicians resumes in Zippia's database.
Prosthetics technician tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 22% |
| 1-2 years | 32% |
| 3-4 years | 16% |
| 5-7 years | 12% |
| 8-10 years | 5% |
| 11+ years | 12% |
Prosthetics technician LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of prosthetics 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Cell Inspector | 4.47% | 17,323 |
| Bottler | 4.75% | 284 |
| Prosthetics Technician | 5.24% | - |
| Carton Maker | 7.84% | 7,027 |
| Top Precipitator Operator | 8.41% | 26,626 |
| Automotive Production Worker | 8.89% | 106,133 |
| Film Examiner | 15.21% | 2,133 |
Similar prosthetics technician jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Cell Inspector | 4.47% | 17,323 |
| Bottler | 4.75% | 284 |
| Carton Maker | 7.84% | 7,027 |
| Top Precipitator Operator | 8.41% | 26,626 |
| Automotive Production Worker | 8.89% | 106,133 |
| Film Examiner | 15.21% | 2,133 |
Foreign languages spoken by prosthetics technicians
The most common foreign language among prosthetics technicians is Spanish at 50.0%. The second-most popular foreign language spoken is Russian at 16.7% and French is the third-most popular at 16.7%.
- Spanish, 50.0%
- Russian, 16.7%
- French, 16.7%
- Ukrainian, 16.7%
Prosthetics technician languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 50.0% |
| Russian | 16.7% |
| French | 16.7% |
| Ukrainian | 16.7% |