Radio technician demographics and statistics in the US
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Radio technician gender statistics
7.4% of radio technicians are women and 92.6% of radio technicians are men.
- Male, 92.6%
- Female, 7.4%
Radio technician gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Male | 92.6% |
| Female | 7.4% |
Radio technician gender pay gap
Women earn 97¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$39,484
Female income
$38,297
Radio technician gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in radio technician positions over time. Currently, 7.4% of radio technicians are female.
Radio technician gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 89.40% | 10.60% |
| 2011 | 90.78% | 9.22% |
| 2012 | 91.08% | 8.92% |
| 2013 | 91.77% | 8.23% |
| 2014 | 91.18% | 8.82% |
| 2015 | 92.67% | 7.33% |
| 2016 | 92.21% | 7.79% |
| 2017 | 92.11% | 7.89% |
| 2018 | 91.94% | 8.06% |
| 2019 | 93.54% | 6.46% |
| 2020 | 93.68% | 6.32% |
| 2021 | 92.65% | 7.35% |
Radio technician related jobs gender ratio
We compared radio technicians with similar job titles to see how gender ratios vary. As you can see, cable television technician and electric motor mechanic have the biggest gender ratio gaps.
| Job title | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Facility Examiner | 27% | 73% |
| Radio Technician | 93% | 7% |
| Radio Repairman | 98% | 2% |
| Electric Motor Mechanic | 99% | 1% |
| Cable Television Technician | 99% | 1% |
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Radio technician demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among radio technicians is White, which makes up 57.7% of all radio technicians. Comparatively, 18.5% of radio technicians are Hispanic or Latino and 11.8% of radio technicians are Black or African American.
- White, 57.7%
- Hispanic or Latino, 18.5%
- Black or African American, 11.8%
- Asian, 6.5%
- Unknown, 4.9%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.6%
Radio technician race
| Radio technician race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 57.7% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 18.5% |
| Black or African American | 11.8% |
| Asian | 6.5% |
| Unknown | 4.9% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.6% |
Radio technician race and ethnicity over time
See how radio technician racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Radio technician race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 66.14% | 10.95% | 4.39% | 16.37% |
| 2011 | 67.07% | 10.35% | 4.19% | 15.42% |
| 2012 | 65.43% | 10.73% | 4.50% | 16.32% |
| 2013 | 64.98% | 11.43% | 5.25% | 15.19% |
| 2014 | 65.42% | 11.29% | 4.52% | 15.73% |
| 2015 | 63.60% | 10.62% | 5.26% | 17.71% |
| 2016 | 63.30% | 10.79% | 5.27% | 18.14% |
| 2017 | 62.63% | 11.43% | 6.01% | 17.43% |
| 2018 | 62.02% | 9.78% | 5.02% | 20.05% |
| 2019 | 62.64% | 9.81% | 5.06% | 19.04% |
| 2020 | 60.51% | 10.80% | 4.60% | 19.24% |
| 2021 | 57.67% | 11.78% | 6.53% | 18.53% |
Radio technician wage gap by race
According to our data, unknown radio technicians have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Asian radio technicians have the lowest average salary at $38,007.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $40,550 |
| White | $40,174 |
| Black or African American | $38,853 |
| Asian | $38,007 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $39,891 |
Average radio technician age
See how the average age of radio technicians varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Female
Radio technician age by race and gender
| Race | Male age | Female age |
|---|---|---|
| Unknown | 40 | |
| White | 47 | 48 |
| Black or African American | 45.5 | 50 |
| Asian | 48 | |
| Hispanic or Latino | 42.5 | 44 |
Radio technician age breakdown
The average age of radio technicians is 40+ years years old, representing 67% of the radio technician population.
Radio technician age breakdown
| Radio Technician Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 67% |
| 30-40 years | 20% |
| 20-30 years | 13% |
Radio technician educational attainment
The most common degree for radio technicians is associate degree, with 40% of radio technicians earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are bachelor's degree degree at 31% and bachelor's degree degree at 16%.
- Associate, 40%
- Bachelor's, 31%
- High School Diploma, 16%
- Diploma, 6%
- Other Degrees, 7%
Radio technicians by degree level
| Radio technician degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Associate | 40% |
| Bachelor's | 31% |
| High School Diploma | 16% |
| Diploma | 6% |
| Other Degrees | 7% |
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Radio technician wage gap by degree level
According to the data, radio technicians with a Associate degree earn more than those without, at $40,820 annually. With a Bachelor's degree, radio technicians earn a median annual income of $40,565 compared to $38,400 for radio technicians with an High School Diploma degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| High School Diploma or Less | $38,400 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $40,565 |
| Some College/ Associate Degree | $40,820 |
Radio technician employment statistics
Most radio technicians work for a private in the government industry.
Company size where radio technicians work
Below, you can see the size of companies where radio technicians work.
Radio technician jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 13% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 15% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 24% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 7% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 25% |
| > 10,000 employees | 16% |
Radio technician jobs by company type
Employees with the radio technician job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most radio technicians prefer to work at private companies over public companies.
Radio technician jobs by sector
| Company type | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 5% |
| Public | 16% |
| Private | 63% |
| Government | 16% |
Radio technician jobs by industry
The most common industries for radio technicians are government, professional and telecommunication.
Radio technician industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Government | 14% |
| Professional | 11% |
| Telecommunication | 10% |
| Technology | 10% |
| Manufacturing | 9% |
| Media | 7% |
| Fortune 500 | 7% |
| Retail | 6% |
| Education | 5% |
| Health Care | 4% |
| Finance | 4% |
| Transportation | 3% |
| Utilities | 2% |
| Non Profits | 2% |
| Construction | 1% |
| Hospitality | 1% |
| Start-up | 1% |
| Real Estate | 1% |
Radio technician turnover and employment statistics
Radio technician unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for radio technicians between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Radio technician unemployment rate by year
| Year | Radio technician unemployment rate |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 7.46% |
| 2011 | 6.44% |
| 2012 | 6.31% |
| 2013 | 4.97% |
| 2014 | 4.71% |
| 2015 | 3.35% |
| 2016 | 5.60% |
| 2017 | 3.36% |
| 2018 | 2.03% |
| 2019 | 2.89% |
| 2020 | 3.52% |
| 2021 | 4.66% |
Average radio technician tenure
The average radio technician stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 1,350 radio technicians resumes in Zippia's database.
Radio technician tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 16% |
| 1-2 years | 29% |
| 3-4 years | 22% |
| 5-7 years | 16% |
| 8-10 years | 7% |
| 11+ years | 10% |
Radio technician LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of radio 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Generating Station Mechanic | 3.37% | 34,904 |
| Protective Signal Installer | 4.35% | 16,694 |
| Satellite Installation Technician | 4.78% | 105,288 |
| Radio Technician | 6.00% | - |
| Photocopying Equipment Repairer | 6.67% | 17,234 |
| Ac/Dc Rewinder | 7.96% | 177 |
Similar radio technician jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Generating Station Mechanic | 3.37% | 34,904 |
| Protective Signal Installer | 4.35% | 16,694 |
| Satellite Installation Technician | 4.78% | 105,288 |
| Photocopying Equipment Repairer | 6.67% | 17,234 |
| Ac/Dc Rewinder | 7.96% | 177 |
Foreign languages spoken by radio technicians
The most common foreign language among radio technicians is Spanish at 48.3%. The second-most popular foreign language spoken is German at 10.3% and French is the third-most popular at 10.3%.
- Spanish, 48.3%
- German, 10.3%
- French, 10.3%
- Vietnamese, 6.9%
- Arabic, 6.9%
- Other, 17.3%
Radio technician languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 48.3% |
| German | 10.3% |
| French | 10.3% |
| Vietnamese | 6.9% |
| Arabic | 6.9% |
| Other | 17.3% |
