Pyrotechnician demographics and statistics in the US
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Pyrotechnician gender statistics
15.5% of pyrotechnicians are women and 84.5% of pyrotechnicians are men.
- Male, 84.5%
- Female, 15.5%
Pyrotechnician gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Male | 84.5% |
| Female | 15.5% |
Pyrotechnician gender pay gap
Women earn 90¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$47,939
Female income
$43,286
Pyrotechnician gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in pyrotechnician positions over time. Currently, 15.5% of pyrotechnicians are female.
Pyrotechnician gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 79.87% | 20.13% |
| 2011 | 85.07% | 14.93% |
| 2012 | 80.33% | 19.67% |
| 2013 | 85.41% | 14.59% |
| 2014 | 78.15% | 21.85% |
| 2015 | 78.73% | 21.27% |
| 2016 | 81.38% | 18.62% |
| 2017 | 77.46% | 22.54% |
| 2018 | 78.11% | 21.89% |
| 2019 | 83.10% | 16.90% |
| 2020 | 77.67% | 22.33% |
| 2021 | 84.48% | 15.52% |
Pyrotechnician related jobs gender ratio
We compared pyrotechnicians with similar job titles to see how gender ratios vary. As you can see, traffic signal technician and truck spotter have the biggest gender ratio gaps.
| Job title | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Motor Vehicle Compliance Analyst | 16% | 84% |
| Special Needs Bus Attendant | 24% | 76% |
| Bus Attendant | 25% | 75% |
| Pyrotechnician | 84% | 16% |
| Car Jockey | 98% | 2% |
| Truck Spotter | 98% | 2% |
| Traffic Signal Technician | 98% | 2% |
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Pyrotechnician demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among pyrotechnicians is White, which makes up 60.2% of all pyrotechnicians. Comparatively, 13.7% of pyrotechnicians are Hispanic or Latino and 12.3% of pyrotechnicians are Black or African American.
- White, 60.2%
- Hispanic or Latino, 13.7%
- Black or African American, 12.3%
- Unknown, 7.4%
- Asian, 5.8%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.6%
Pyrotechnician race
| Pyrotechnician race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 60.2% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 13.7% |
| Black or African American | 12.3% |
| Unknown | 7.4% |
| Asian | 5.8% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.6% |
Pyrotechnician race and ethnicity over time
See how pyrotechnician racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Pyrotechnician race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 70.26% | 10.01% | 3.71% | 14.34% |
| 2011 | 67.07% | 11.24% | 3.18% | 15.88% |
| 2012 | 67.08% | 13.26% | 3.97% | 14.36% |
| 2013 | 68.59% | 12.15% | 3.26% | 13.57% |
| 2014 | 68.16% | 11.22% | 5.40% | 12.11% |
| 2015 | 68.58% | 11.93% | 3.47% | 13.98% |
| 2016 | 63.56% | 12.08% | 3.24% | 19.10% |
| 2017 | 63.66% | 9.93% | 5.27% | 18.64% |
| 2018 | 70.58% | 9.70% | 3.70% | 12.44% |
| 2019 | 63.55% | 9.52% | 6.48% | 16.36% |
| 2020 | 65.25% | 7.77% | 4.78% | 19.63% |
| 2021 | 60.19% | 12.25% | 5.83% | 13.65% |
Pyrotechnician wage gap by race
According to our data, asian pyrotechnicians have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Hispanic or latino pyrotechnicians have the lowest average salary at $45,394.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $48,075 |
| White | $49,619 |
| Black or African American | $45,759 |
| Asian | $51,097 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $45,394 |
Average pyrotechnician age
See how the average age of pyrotechnicians varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Female
Pyrotechnician age by race and gender
| Race | Male age | Female age |
|---|---|---|
| Unknown | 52.5 | |
| White | 50 | 44 |
| Black or African American | 58 | |
| Asian | 46.5 | |
| Hispanic or Latino | 54.5 |
Pyrotechnician age breakdown
The average age of pyrotechnicians is 40+ years years old, representing 75% of the pyrotechnician population.
Pyrotechnician age breakdown
| Pyrotechnician Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 75% |
| 30-40 years | 19% |
| 20-30 years | 5% |
Pyrotechnician educational attainment
The most common degree for pyrotechnicians is bachelor's degree, with 38% of pyrotechnicians earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are associate degree degree at 29% and associate degree degree at 23%.
- Bachelor's, 38%
- Associate, 29%
- High School Diploma, 23%
- Master's, 5%
- Other Degrees, 5%
Pyrotechnicians by degree level
| Pyrotechnician degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 38% |
| Associate | 29% |
| High School Diploma | 23% |
| Master's | 5% |
| Other Degrees | 5% |
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Pyrotechnician employment statistics
Company size where pyrotechnicians work
Below, you can see the size of companies where pyrotechnicians work.
Pyrotechnician jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 11% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 47% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 5% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 5% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 16% |
| > 10,000 employees | 16% |
Pyrotechnician turnover and employment statistics
Pyrotechnician unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for pyrotechnicians between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Pyrotechnician unemployment rate by year
| Year | Pyrotechnician unemployment rate |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 6.27% |
| 2011 | 5.90% |
| 2012 | 6.35% |
| 2013 | 2.74% |
| 2014 | 2.97% |
| 2015 | 1.56% |
| 2016 | 2.16% |
| 2017 | 3.43% |
| 2018 | 2.20% |
| 2019 | 2.23% |
| 2020 | 3.72% |
| 2021 | 2.98% |
Average pyrotechnician tenure
The average pyrotechnician stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 201 pyrotechnicians resumes in Zippia's database.
Pyrotechnician tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 14% |
| 1-2 years | 20% |
| 3-4 years | 11% |
| 5-7 years | 18% |
| 8-10 years | 9% |
| 11+ years | 28% |
Pyrotechnician LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of pyrotechnicians 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Parking Lot Attendant | 2.50% | 49,080 |
| Airport Utility Worker | 5.73% | 26,362 |
| Gasoline Service Attendant | 5.79% | 44,633 |
| Traffic Investigator | 8.00% | 6,113 |
| Pyrotechnician | 11.12% | - |
| Dining Car Steward | 12.88% | 10,177 |
Similar pyrotechnician jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Parking Lot Attendant | 2.50% | 49,080 |
| Airport Utility Worker | 5.73% | 26,362 |
| Gasoline Service Attendant | 5.79% | 44,633 |
| Traffic Investigator | 8.00% | 6,113 |
| Dining Car Steward | 12.88% | 10,177 |
Foreign languages spoken by pyrotechnicians
The most common foreign language among pyrotechnicians is Spanish at 57.1%. The second-most popular foreign language spoken is Japanese at 28.6% and Greek is the third-most popular at 14.3%.
- Spanish, 57.1%
- Japanese, 28.6%
- Greek, 14.3%
Pyrotechnician languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 57.1% |
| Japanese | 28.6% |
| Greek | 14.3% |