Radiation protection technician demographics and statistics in the US
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Radiation protection technician demographics by:
Radiation protection technician gender statistics
25.5% of radiation protection technicians are women and 74.5% of radiation protection technicians are men.
- Male, 74.5%
- Female, 25.5%
Radiation protection technician gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Male | 74.5% |
| Female | 25.5% |
Radiation protection technician gender pay gap
Women earn 94¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$49,864
Female income
$46,795
Radiation protection technician gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in radiation protection technician positions over time. Currently, 25.5% of radiation protection technicians are female.
Radiation protection technician gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 77.98% | 22.02% |
| 2011 | 75.87% | 24.13% |
| 2012 | 75.47% | 24.53% |
| 2013 | 78.18% | 21.82% |
| 2014 | 76.54% | 23.46% |
| 2015 | 76.56% | 23.44% |
| 2016 | 76.10% | 23.90% |
| 2017 | 77.11% | 22.89% |
| 2018 | 77.39% | 22.61% |
| 2019 | 73.48% | 26.52% |
| 2020 | 75.76% | 24.24% |
| 2021 | 74.46% | 25.54% |
Radiation protection technician related jobs gender ratio
We compared radiation protection technicians with similar job titles to see how gender ratios vary. As you can see, precision crop manager and chemical compounder have the biggest gender ratio gaps.
| Job title | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Feed Research Aide | 13% | 87% |
| Taste Tester | 15% | 85% |
| Formula Technician | 27% | 73% |
| Radiation Protection Technician | 74% | 26% |
| Hot Cell Technician | 97% | 3% |
| Chemical Compounder | 98% | 2% |
| Precision Crop Manager | 98% | 2% |
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Radiation protection technician demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among radiation protection technicians is White, which makes up 56.0% of all radiation protection technicians. Comparatively, 17.2% of radiation protection technicians are Hispanic or Latino and 10.4% of radiation protection technicians are Asian.
- White, 56.0%
- Hispanic or Latino, 17.2%
- Asian, 10.4%
- Black or African American, 9.7%
- Unknown, 5.7%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 1.0%
Radiation protection technician race
| Radiation protection technician race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 56.0% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 17.2% |
| Asian | 10.4% |
| Black or African American | 9.7% |
| Unknown | 5.7% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 1.0% |
Radiation protection technician race and ethnicity over time
See how radiation protection technician racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Radiation protection technician race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 66.81% | 7.95% | 8.57% | 13.17% |
| 2011 | 63.89% | 9.73% | 9.99% | 12.44% |
| 2012 | 65.62% | 8.80% | 9.95% | 11.99% |
| 2013 | 63.47% | 9.54% | 10.04% | 13.33% |
| 2014 | 63.65% | 9.39% | 10.31% | 13.05% |
| 2015 | 62.28% | 9.20% | 9.91% | 14.71% |
| 2016 | 62.81% | 9.80% | 9.98% | 13.95% |
| 2017 | 60.58% | 8.46% | 10.55% | 16.19% |
| 2018 | 61.34% | 8.14% | 11.52% | 14.92% |
| 2019 | 62.74% | 7.84% | 10.10% | 15.11% |
| 2020 | 58.47% | 10.01% | 10.60% | 14.34% |
| 2021 | 56.01% | 9.72% | 10.41% | 17.16% |
Radiation protection technician wage gap by race
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $51,417 |
| White | $49,764 |
| Black or African American | $49,094 |
| Asian | $49,120 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $49,964 |
Average radiation protection technician age
See how the average age of radiation protection technicians varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Radiation protection technician age by race and gender
| Race | Male age | Female age |
|---|---|---|
| Black or African American | 35.5 | 38.5 |
| Unknown | 35 | 34 |
| Asian | 30 | 29 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 33 | 33 |
| White | 37 | 35 |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 39 |
Radiation protection technician age breakdown
The average age of radiation protection technicians is 40+ years years old, representing 40% of the radiation protection technician population.
Radiation protection technician age breakdown
| Radiation Protection Technician Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 40% |
| 30-40 years | 26% |
| 20-30 years | 33% |
Radiation protection technician educational attainment
- Associate, 40%
- Bachelor's, 39%
- High School Diploma, 11%
- Master's, 5%
- Other Degrees, 5%
Radiation protection technicians by degree level
| Radiation protection technician degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Associate | 40% |
| Bachelor's | 39% |
| High School Diploma | 11% |
| Master's | 5% |
| Other Degrees | 5% |
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Radiation protection technician wage gap by degree level
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| Master's Degree | $54,960 |
| High School Diploma or Less | $42,943 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $45,364 |
| Some College/ Associate Degree | $48,154 |
Radiation protection technician employment statistics
Most radiation protection technicians work for a public in the utilities industry.
Company size where radiation protection technicians work
Below, you can see the size of companies where radiation protection technicians work.
Radiation protection technician jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 50 - 100 employees | 8% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 13% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 9% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 38% |
| > 10,000 employees | 33% |
Radiation protection technician jobs by company type
Employees with the radiation protection technician job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most radiation protection technicians prefer to work at public companies over private companies.
Radiation protection technician jobs by sector
| Company type | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 2% |
| Public | 48% |
| Private | 43% |
| Government | 8% |
Radiation protection technician jobs by industry
The most common industries for radiation protection technicians are utilities, energy and manufacturing.
Radiation protection technician industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Utilities | 27% |
| Energy | 13% |
| Fortune 500 | 13% |
| Manufacturing | 11% |
| Professional | 8% |
| Government | 7% |
| Technology | 7% |
| Transportation | 3% |
| Construction | 3% |
| Pharmaceutical | 1% |
| Education | 1% |
| Finance | 1% |
| Non Profits | 1% |
| Health Care | 1% |
| Real Estate | 1% |
Radiation protection technician turnover and employment statistics
Radiation protection technician unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for radiation protection technicians between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Radiation protection technician unemployment rate by year
| Year | Radiation protection technician unemployment rate |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 7.78% |
| 2011 | 6.41% |
| 2012 | 6.49% |
| 2013 | 6.74% |
| 2014 | 6.13% |
| 2015 | 4.16% |
| 2016 | 4.16% |
| 2017 | 4.43% |
| 2018 | 4.24% |
| 2019 | 3.68% |
| 2020 | 3.86% |
| 2021 | 4.42% |
Average radiation protection technician tenure
The average radiation protection technician stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 497 radiation protection technicians resumes in Zippia's database.
Radiation protection technician tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 42% |
| 1-2 years | 22% |
| 3-4 years | 11% |
| 5-7 years | 13% |
| 8-10 years | 4% |
| 11+ years | 8% |
Radiation protection technician LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of radiation protection 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Animal Biologist | 5.71% | 13,114 |
| Agriculture Technician | 7.88% | 5,574 |
| Radiation Protection Technician | 8.16% | - |
| Chemical Laboratory Assistant | 9.49% | 40,938 |
Similar radiation protection technician jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Animal Biologist | 5.71% | 13,114 |
| Agriculture Technician | 7.88% | 5,574 |
| Chemical Laboratory Assistant | 9.49% | 40,938 |
Foreign languages spoken by radiation protection technicians
The most common foreign language among radiation protection technicians is Spanish at 50.0%. The second-most popular foreign language spoken is Polish at 25.0% and French is the third-most popular at 25.0%.
- Spanish, 50.0%
- Polish, 25.0%
- French, 25.0%
Radiation protection technician languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 50.0% |
| Polish | 25.0% |
| French | 25.0% |
