Public works technician demographics and statistics in the US
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Public works technician gender statistics
33.5% of public works technicians are women and 66.5% of public works technicians are men.
- Male, 66.5%
- Female, 33.5%
Public works technician gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Male | 66.5% |
| Female | 33.5% |
Public works technician gender pay gap
Women earn 92¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$42,624
Female income
$39,157
Public works technician gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in public works technician positions over time. Currently, 33.5% of public works technicians are female.
Public works technician gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 76.61% | 23.39% |
| 2011 | 75.12% | 24.88% |
| 2012 | 71.29% | 28.71% |
| 2013 | 70.08% | 29.92% |
| 2014 | 74.47% | 25.53% |
| 2015 | 70.38% | 29.62% |
| 2016 | 76.19% | 23.81% |
| 2017 | 69.93% | 30.07% |
| 2018 | 70.22% | 29.78% |
| 2019 | 64.09% | 35.91% |
| 2020 | 67.66% | 32.34% |
| 2021 | 66.52% | 33.48% |
Public works technician related jobs gender ratio
We compared public works technicians with similar job titles to see how gender ratios vary. As you can see, millwright supervisor and machine repairman have the biggest gender ratio gaps.
| Job title | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Mender | 16% | 84% |
| Hydraulic Press Servicer | 22% | 78% |
| Assigner | 34% | 66% |
| Public Works Technician | 67% | 33% |
| Flooring Mechanic | 99% | 1% |
| Machine Repairman | 100% | 0% |
| Millwright Supervisor | 100% | 0% |
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Public works technician demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among public works technicians is White, which makes up 59.9% of all public works technicians. Comparatively, 18.7% of public works technicians are Hispanic or Latino and 11.4% of public works technicians are Black or African American.
- White, 59.9%
- Hispanic or Latino, 18.7%
- Black or African American, 11.4%
- Asian, 4.6%
- Unknown, 4.3%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 1.1%
Public works technician race
| Public works technician race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 59.9% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 18.7% |
| Black or African American | 11.4% |
| Asian | 4.6% |
| Unknown | 4.3% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 1.1% |
Public works technician race and ethnicity over time
See how public works technician racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Public works technician race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 66.12% | 12.24% | 3.32% | 15.87% |
| 2011 | 65.44% | 12.23% | 3.40% | 16.05% |
| 2012 | 65.42% | 11.68% | 3.66% | 16.41% |
| 2013 | 66.43% | 11.31% | 3.44% | 16.15% |
| 2014 | 66.87% | 10.89% | 3.55% | 16.09% |
| 2015 | 65.96% | 11.26% | 3.32% | 16.85% |
| 2016 | 65.02% | 10.54% | 3.57% | 17.72% |
| 2017 | 66.19% | 10.99% | 3.36% | 16.93% |
| 2018 | 65.93% | 10.79% | 3.61% | 17.08% |
| 2019 | 64.62% | 10.75% | 4.12% | 17.57% |
| 2020 | 61.05% | 11.31% | 3.57% | 18.75% |
| 2021 | 59.91% | 11.36% | 4.61% | 18.67% |
Public works technician wage gap by race
According to our data, white public works technicians have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Black or african american public works technicians have the lowest average salary at $40,610.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $41,232 |
| White | $44,757 |
| Black or African American | $40,610 |
| Asian | $43,705 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $42,956 |
Average public works technician age
See how the average age of public works technicians varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Public works technician age by race and gender
| Race | Male age | Female age |
|---|---|---|
| Black or African American | 51 | 38 |
| Unknown | 45 | 50 |
| Asian | 50 | 48 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 48 | 46 |
| White | 49 | 46 |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 50 |
Public works technician age breakdown
The average age of public works technicians is 40+ years years old, representing 70% of the public works technician population.
Public works technician age breakdown
| Public Works Technician Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 70% |
| 30-40 years | 21% |
| 20-30 years | 9% |
Public works technician educational attainment
The most common degree for public works technicians is bachelor's degree, with 47% of public works technicians earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are associate degree degree at 24% and associate degree degree at 15%.
- Bachelor's, 47%
- Associate, 24%
- High School Diploma, 15%
- Diploma, 6%
- Other Degrees, 8%
Public works technicians by degree level
| Public works technician degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 47% |
| Associate | 24% |
| High School Diploma | 15% |
| Diploma | 6% |
| Other Degrees | 8% |
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Public works technician wage gap by degree level
According to the data, public works technicians with a Bachelor's degree earn more than those without, at $46,802 annually. With a Associate degree, public works technicians earn a median annual income of $45,178 compared to $41,881 for public works technicians with an High School Diploma degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| High School Diploma or Less | $41,881 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $46,802 |
| Some College/ Associate Degree | $45,178 |
Public works technician employment statistics
Most public works technicians work for a private in the government industry.
Company size where public works technicians work
Below, you can see the size of companies where public works technicians work.
Public works technician jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 10% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 17% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 29% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 9% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 21% |
| > 10,000 employees | 15% |
Public works technician jobs by company type
Employees with the public works technician job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most public works technicians prefer to work at private companies over government companies.
Public works technician jobs by sector
| Company type | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 18% |
| Public | 16% |
| Private | 41% |
| Government | 25% |
Public works technician jobs by industry
The most common industries for public works technicians are government, education and health care.
Public works technician industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Government | 22% |
| Education | 16% |
| Health Care | 10% |
| Professional | 9% |
| Manufacturing | 7% |
| Technology | 7% |
| Fortune 500 | 6% |
| Transportation | 3% |
| Non Profits | 3% |
| Utilities | 2% |
| Construction | 2% |
| Retail | 2% |
| Telecommunication | 2% |
| Start-up | 2% |
| Pharmaceutical | 1% |
| Media | 1% |
| Internet | 1% |
| Hospitality | 1% |
| Finance | 1% |
| Automotive | 1% |
| Energy | 1% |
| Real Estate | 1% |
| Agriculture | 1% |
| Insurance | 1% |
Public works technician turnover and employment statistics
Public works technician unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for public works technicians between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Public works technician unemployment rate by year
| Year | Public works technician unemployment rate |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 7.56% |
| 2011 | 6.50% |
| 2012 | 5.56% |
| 2013 | 4.65% |
| 2014 | 3.96% |
| 2015 | 3.77% |
| 2016 | 3.13% |
| 2017 | 3.00% |
| 2018 | 2.08% |
| 2019 | 2.11% |
| 2020 | 3.84% |
| 2021 | 3.43% |
Average public works technician tenure
The average public works technician stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 1,026 public works technicians resumes in Zippia's database.
Public works technician tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 27% |
| 1-2 years | 33% |
| 3-4 years | 13% |
| 5-7 years | 13% |
| 8-10 years | 5% |
| 11+ years | 9% |
Public works technician LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of public works 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Hvac Specialist | 1.73% | 14,299 |
| Millwright Mechanic | 2.00% | 138,071 |
| Public Works Technician | 2.21% | - |
| Locksmith | 3.52% | 60,250 |
| Gas Regulator Repairer | 3.67% | 4,790 |
| Vacuum Cleaner Mechanic | 3.71% | 69,205 |
| Antique Clock Repairer | 8.86% | 3,560 |
Similar public works technician jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Hvac Specialist | 1.73% | 14,299 |
| Millwright Mechanic | 2.00% | 138,071 |
| Locksmith | 3.52% | 60,250 |
| Gas Regulator Repairer | 3.67% | 4,790 |
| Vacuum Cleaner Mechanic | 3.71% | 69,205 |
| Antique Clock Repairer | 8.86% | 3,560 |
Foreign languages spoken by public works technicians
The most common foreign language among public works technicians is Spanish at 57.7%. The second-most popular foreign language spoken is French at 11.5% and Arabic is the third-most popular at 7.7%.
- Spanish, 57.7%
- French, 11.5%
- Arabic, 7.7%
- Berber, 3.8%
- Swedish, 3.8%
- Other, 15.5%
Public works technician languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 57.7% |
| French | 11.5% |
| Arabic | 7.7% |
| Berber | 3.8% |
| Swedish | 3.8% |
| Other | 15.5% |
