Pulmonary function technician demographics and statistics in the US
On this page
Pulmonary function technician demographics by:
Pulmonary function technician gender statistics
48.0% of pulmonary function technicians are women and 52.0% of pulmonary function technicians are men.
- Male, 52.0%
- Female, 48.0%
Pulmonary function technician gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Male | 52.0% |
| Female | 48.0% |
Pulmonary function technician gender pay gap
Women earn 96¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$50,825
Female income
$48,558
Pulmonary function technician gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in pulmonary function technician positions over time. Currently, 48.0% of pulmonary function technicians are female.
Pulmonary function technician gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 31.53% | 68.47% |
| 2011 | 31.65% | 68.35% |
| 2012 | 32.77% | 67.23% |
| 2013 | 32.23% | 67.77% |
| 2014 | 33.22% | 66.78% |
| 2015 | 32.01% | 67.99% |
| 2016 | 33.65% | 66.35% |
| 2017 | 32.95% | 67.05% |
| 2018 | 46.58% | 53.42% |
| 2019 | 38.87% | 61.13% |
| 2020 | 46.36% | 53.64% |
| 2021 | 51.95% | 48.05% |
Pulmonary function technician related jobs gender ratio
We compared pulmonary function technicians with similar job titles to see how gender ratios vary. As you can see, guitar technician and armorer technician have the biggest gender ratio gaps.
| Job title | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Radiographer, Mammographer | 2% | 98% |
| Mammographer | 3% | 97% |
| Lead Mammographer | 3% | 97% |
| Pulmonary Function Technician | 52% | 48% |
| Driver/Technician | 93% | 7% |
| Armorer Technician | 95% | 5% |
| Guitar Technician | 96% | 4% |
Male
Female
100%
75%
50%
25%
0%
0%
25%
50%
75%
100%
Pulmonary function technician demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among pulmonary function technicians is White, which makes up 58.6% of all pulmonary function technicians. Comparatively, 13.9% of pulmonary function technicians are Asian and 12.8% of pulmonary function technicians are Hispanic or Latino.
- White, 58.6%
- Asian, 13.9%
- Hispanic or Latino, 12.8%
- Black or African American, 10.6%
- Unknown, 3.3%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.8%
Pulmonary function technician race
| Pulmonary function technician race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 58.6% |
| Asian | 13.9% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 12.8% |
| Black or African American | 10.6% |
| Unknown | 3.3% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.8% |
Pulmonary function technician race and ethnicity over time
See how pulmonary function technician racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Pulmonary function technician race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 79.35% | 5.47% | 4.97% | 7.96% |
| 2011 | 80.60% | 6.60% | 4.10% | 6.83% |
| 2012 | 79.84% | 6.43% | 4.42% | 7.44% |
| 2013 | 77.40% | 7.29% | 4.48% | 8.95% |
| 2014 | 79.52% | 5.77% | 4.37% | 8.35% |
| 2015 | 77.76% | 5.80% | 6.03% | 8.36% |
| 2016 | 77.95% | 5.42% | 6.08% | 8.58% |
| 2017 | 76.69% | 5.72% | 6.02% | 9.53% |
| 2018 | 66.31% | 12.96% | 7.99% | 9.50% |
| 2019 | 67.13% | 9.02% | 10.42% | 11.22% |
| 2020 | 64.65% | 11.17% | 8.78% | 10.91% |
| 2021 | 58.58% | 10.58% | 13.87% | 12.77% |
Pulmonary function technician wage gap by race
According to our data, asian pulmonary function technicians have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Unknown pulmonary function technicians have the lowest average salary at $49,105.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $49,105 |
| White | $51,710 |
| Black or African American | $50,499 |
| Asian | $52,078 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $50,786 |
Average pulmonary function technician age
See how the average age of pulmonary function technicians varies based on ethnicity and gender.
Male
Female
Pulmonary function technician age by race and gender
| Race | Male age | Female age |
|---|---|---|
| White | 42 | 43.5 |
| Black or African American | 42.5 | 51.5 |
| Asian | 48 | 48 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 40 | 42 |
Pulmonary function technician age breakdown
The average age of pulmonary function technicians is 40+ years years old, representing 63% of the pulmonary function technician population.
Pulmonary function technician age breakdown
| Pulmonary Function Technician Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 63% |
| 30-40 years | 26% |
| 20-30 years | 12% |
Pulmonary function technician educational attainment
The most common degree for pulmonary function technicians is associate degree, with 44% of pulmonary function technicians earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are bachelor's degree degree at 43% and bachelor's degree degree at 4%.
- Associate, 44%
- Bachelor's, 43%
- Master's, 4%
- Diploma, 4%
- Other Degrees, 5%
Pulmonary function technicians by degree level
| Pulmonary function technician degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Associate | 44% |
| Bachelor's | 43% |
| Master's | 4% |
| Diploma | 4% |
| Other Degrees | 5% |
Pulmonary function technician jobs you might like
Pulmonary function technician wage gap by degree level
According to the data, pulmonary function technicians with a Bachelor's degree earn more than those without, at $58,642 annually. With a Associate degree, pulmonary function technicians earn a median annual income of $49,137 compared to $44,524 for pulmonary function technicians with an High School Diploma degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| High School Diploma or Less | $44,524 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $58,642 |
| Some College/ Associate Degree | $49,137 |
Pulmonary function technician employment statistics
Most pulmonary function technicians work for a private in the health care industry.
Company size where pulmonary function technicians work
Below, you can see the size of companies where pulmonary function technicians work.
Pulmonary function technician jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 3% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 10% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 21% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 4% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 33% |
| > 10,000 employees | 28% |
Pulmonary function technician jobs by company type
Employees with the pulmonary function technician job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most pulmonary function technicians prefer to work at private companies over education companies.
Pulmonary function technician jobs by sector
| Company type | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 18% |
| Public | 11% |
| Private | 67% |
| Government | 4% |
Pulmonary function technician jobs by industry
The most common industries for pulmonary function technicians are health care, education and manufacturing.
Pulmonary function technician industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Health Care | 51% |
| Education | 14% |
| Manufacturing | 5% |
| Fortune 500 | 4% |
| Professional | 4% |
| Government | 3% |
| Technology | 3% |
| Retail | 2% |
| Finance | 2% |
| Media | 2% |
| Non Profits | 2% |
| Insurance | 2% |
| Pharmaceutical | 1% |
| Transportation | 1% |
| Utilities | 1% |
| Internet | 1% |
| Automotive | 1% |
| Hospitality | 1% |
| Telecommunication | 1% |
Pulmonary function technician turnover and employment statistics
Pulmonary function technician unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for pulmonary function technicians between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Pulmonary function technician unemployment rate by year
| Year | Pulmonary function technician unemployment rate |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 3.51% |
| 2011 | 2.80% |
| 2012 | 3.25% |
| 2013 | 2.92% |
| 2014 | 1.78% |
| 2015 | 1.54% |
| 2016 | 1.51% |
| 2017 | 1.26% |
| 2018 | 2.42% |
| 2019 | 0.68% |
| 2020 | 0.61% |
| 2021 | 1.45% |
Average pulmonary function technician tenure
The average pulmonary function technician stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 368 pulmonary function technicians resumes in Zippia's database.
Pulmonary function technician tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 13% |
| 1-2 years | 36% |
| 3-4 years | 15% |
| 5-7 years | 16% |
| 8-10 years | 5% |
| 11+ years | 15% |
Pulmonary function technician LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of pulmonary function 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Compounding Technician | 5.02% | 59,500 |
| Cytology Supervisor | 8.24% | 1,452 |
| Pulmonary Function Technician | 8.47% | - |
| Records Administrator | 9.29% | 53,456 |
| Certified Optician | 12.53% | 38,462 |
| Endoscopic Technician | 12.80% | 48,259 |
| Nuclear Medical Technologist | 21.93% | 92,029 |
Similar pulmonary function technician jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Compounding Technician | 5.02% | 59,500 |
| Cytology Supervisor | 8.24% | 1,452 |
| Records Administrator | 9.29% | 53,456 |
| Certified Optician | 12.53% | 38,462 |
| Endoscopic Technician | 12.80% | 48,259 |
| Nuclear Medical Technologist | 21.93% | 92,029 |
Foreign languages spoken by pulmonary function technicians
- Spanish, 85.7%
- Tagalog, 14.3%
Pulmonary function technician languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 85.7% |
| Tagalog | 14.3% |