Radiation technician demographics and statistics in the US
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Radiation technician gender statistics
27.6% of radiation technicians are women and 72.4% of radiation technicians are men.
- Male, 72.4%
- Female, 27.6%
Radiation technician gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Male | 72.4% |
| Female | 27.6% |
Radiation technician gender pay gap
Women earn 95¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$47,738
Female income
$45,182
Radiation technician gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in radiation technician positions over time. Currently, 27.6% of radiation technicians are female.
Radiation technician gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 76.09% | 23.91% |
| 2011 | 73.86% | 26.14% |
| 2012 | 73.45% | 26.55% |
| 2013 | 76.31% | 23.69% |
| 2014 | 74.57% | 25.43% |
| 2015 | 74.59% | 25.41% |
| 2016 | 74.10% | 25.90% |
| 2017 | 75.17% | 24.83% |
| 2018 | 75.46% | 24.54% |
| 2019 | 71.35% | 28.65% |
| 2020 | 73.75% | 26.25% |
| 2021 | 72.38% | 27.62% |
Radiation technician related jobs gender ratio
We compared radiation 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 Technician | 72% | 28% |
| Hot Cell Technician | 97% | 3% |
| Chemical Compounder | 98% | 2% |
| Precision Crop Manager | 98% | 2% |
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Radiation technician demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among radiation technicians is White, which makes up 56.7% of all radiation technicians. Comparatively, 17.0% of radiation technicians are Hispanic or Latino and 10.1% of radiation technicians are Asian.
- White, 56.7%
- Hispanic or Latino, 17.0%
- Asian, 10.1%
- Black or African American, 9.6%
- Unknown, 5.7%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.9%
Radiation technician race
| Radiation technician race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 56.7% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 17.0% |
| Asian | 10.1% |
| Black or African American | 9.6% |
| Unknown | 5.7% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.9% |
Radiation technician race and ethnicity over time
See how radiation technician racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Radiation technician race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 67.48% | 7.82% | 8.28% | 12.96% |
| 2011 | 64.56% | 9.60% | 9.70% | 12.24% |
| 2012 | 66.29% | 8.68% | 9.66% | 11.78% |
| 2013 | 64.14% | 9.41% | 9.75% | 13.12% |
| 2014 | 64.32% | 9.26% | 10.01% | 12.84% |
| 2015 | 62.95% | 9.08% | 9.62% | 14.50% |
| 2016 | 63.48% | 9.67% | 9.69% | 13.75% |
| 2017 | 61.25% | 8.33% | 10.26% | 15.98% |
| 2018 | 62.01% | 8.02% | 11.23% | 14.71% |
| 2019 | 63.41% | 7.71% | 9.81% | 14.90% |
| 2020 | 59.14% | 9.88% | 10.31% | 14.13% |
| 2021 | 56.68% | 9.60% | 10.12% | 16.96% |
Radiation technician wage gap by race
According to our data, unknown radiation technicians have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Black or african american radiation technicians have the lowest average salary at $47,098.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $49,022 |
| White | $47,654 |
| Black or African American | $47,098 |
| Asian | $47,120 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $47,820 |
Average radiation technician age
See how the average age of radiation technicians varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Radiation 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 technician age breakdown
The average age of radiation technicians is 40+ years years old, representing 40% of the radiation technician population.
Radiation technician age breakdown
| Radiation Technician Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 40% |
| 30-40 years | 26% |
| 20-30 years | 33% |
Radiation technician educational attainment
The most common degree for radiation technicians is associate degree, with 31% of radiation technicians earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are bachelor's degree degree at 30% and bachelor's degree degree at 26%.
- Associate, 31%
- Bachelor's, 30%
- High School Diploma, 26%
- Diploma, 3%
- Other Degrees, 10%
Radiation technicians by degree level
| Radiation technician degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Associate | 31% |
| Bachelor's | 30% |
| High School Diploma | 26% |
| Diploma | 3% |
| Other Degrees | 10% |
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Radiation technician wage gap by degree level
According to the data, radiation technicians with a Master's degree earn more than those without, at $51,934 annually. With a Associate degree, radiation technicians earn a median annual income of $46,317 compared to $43,983 for radiation technicians with an Bachelor's degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| Master's Degree | $51,934 |
| High School Diploma or Less | $41,944 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $43,983 |
| Some College/ Associate Degree | $46,317 |
Radiation technician employment statistics
Most radiation technicians work for a private in the health care industry.
Company size where radiation technicians work
Below, you can see the size of companies where radiation technicians work.
Radiation technician jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 7% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 21% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 17% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 7% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 23% |
| > 10,000 employees | 25% |
Radiation technician jobs by company type
Employees with the radiation technician job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most radiation technicians prefer to work at private companies over public companies.
Radiation technician jobs by sector
| Company type | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 15% |
| Public | 21% |
| Private | 63% |
| Government | 1% |
Radiation technician jobs by industry
The most common industries for radiation technicians are health care, education and manufacturing.
Radiation technician industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Health Care | 21% |
| Education | 12% |
| Manufacturing | 12% |
| Fortune 500 | 10% |
| Technology | 10% |
| Utilities | 6% |
| Automotive | 5% |
| Energy | 5% |
| Professional | 5% |
| Finance | 4% |
| Non Profits | 4% |
| Start-up | 2% |
| Transportation | 1% |
| Government | 1% |
| Construction | 1% |
| Hospitality | 1% |
| Retail | 1% |
Radiation technician turnover and employment statistics
Radiation technician unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for radiation technicians between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Radiation technician unemployment rate by year
| Year | Radiation 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 technician tenure
The average radiation technician stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 239 radiation technicians resumes in Zippia's database.
Radiation technician tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 27% |
| 1-2 years | 33% |
| 3-4 years | 13% |
| 5-7 years | 11% |
| 8-10 years | 6% |
| 11+ years | 10% |
Radiation technician LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of radiation 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Research Technician | 5.71% | 64,786 |
| Seed Expert | 7.88% | 8,357 |
| Radiation Technician | 8.16% | - |
| Fiber Analyst | 9.49% | 2,351 |
Similar radiation technician jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Research Technician | 5.71% | 64,786 |
| Seed Expert | 7.88% | 8,357 |
| Fiber Analyst | 9.49% | 2,351 |
Foreign languages spoken by radiation technicians
The most common foreign language among radiation technicians is Filipino at 33.3%. The second-most popular foreign language spoken is French at 33.3% and Tagalog is the third-most popular at 33.3%.
- Filipino, 33.3%
- French, 33.3%
- Tagalog, 33.3%
Radiation technician languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Filipino | 33.3% |
| French | 33.3% |
| Tagalog | 33.3% |