Recreation technician demographics and statistics in the US
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Recreation technician gender statistics
44.9% of recreation technicians are women and 55.1% of recreation technicians are men.
- Male, 55.1%
- Female, 44.9%
Recreation technician gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Male | 55.1% |
| Female | 44.9% |
Recreation technician gender pay gap
Women earn 96¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$36,427
Female income
$35,143
Recreation technician gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in recreation technician positions over time. Currently, 44.9% of recreation technicians are female.
Recreation technician gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 59.86% | 40.14% |
| 2011 | 56.97% | 43.03% |
| 2012 | 56.45% | 43.55% |
| 2013 | 60.14% | 39.86% |
| 2014 | 57.88% | 42.12% |
| 2015 | 57.90% | 42.10% |
| 2016 | 57.28% | 42.72% |
| 2017 | 58.65% | 41.35% |
| 2018 | 59.04% | 40.96% |
| 2019 | 53.85% | 46.15% |
| 2020 | 56.83% | 43.17% |
| 2021 | 55.12% | 44.88% |
Recreation technician related jobs gender ratio
We compared recreation 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% |
| Recreation Technician | 55% | 45% |
| Hot Cell Technician | 97% | 3% |
| Chemical Compounder | 98% | 2% |
| Precision Crop Manager | 98% | 2% |
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Recreation technician demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among recreation technicians is White, which makes up 60.0% of all recreation technicians. Comparatively, 17.1% of recreation technicians are Hispanic or Latino and 8.6% of recreation technicians are Black or African American.
- White, 60.0%
- Hispanic or Latino, 17.1%
- Black or African American, 8.6%
- Asian, 7.6%
- Unknown, 5.8%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.9%
Recreation technician race
| Recreation technician race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 60.0% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 17.1% |
| Black or African American | 8.6% |
| Asian | 7.6% |
| Unknown | 5.8% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.9% |
Recreation technician race and ethnicity over time
See how recreation technician racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Recreation technician race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 70.78% | 6.81% | 5.72% | 13.09% |
| 2011 | 67.86% | 8.59% | 7.14% | 12.36% |
| 2012 | 69.58% | 7.66% | 7.11% | 11.91% |
| 2013 | 67.44% | 8.40% | 7.19% | 13.24% |
| 2014 | 67.62% | 8.25% | 7.46% | 12.96% |
| 2015 | 66.25% | 8.06% | 7.06% | 14.63% |
| 2016 | 66.78% | 8.66% | 7.13% | 13.87% |
| 2017 | 64.55% | 7.32% | 7.70% | 16.11% |
| 2018 | 65.31% | 7.00% | 8.67% | 14.84% |
| 2019 | 66.71% | 6.70% | 7.25% | 15.02% |
| 2020 | 62.44% | 8.87% | 7.75% | 14.25% |
| 2021 | 59.98% | 8.58% | 7.56% | 17.08% |
Recreation technician wage gap by race
According to our data, unknown recreation technicians have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Asian recreation technicians have the lowest average salary at $36,061.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $37,113 |
| White | $36,388 |
| Black or African American | $36,107 |
| Asian | $36,061 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $36,477 |
Average recreation technician age
See how the average age of recreation technicians varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Recreation 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 |
Recreation technician age breakdown
The average age of recreation technicians is 40+ years years old, representing 40% of the recreation technician population.
Recreation technician age breakdown
| Recreation Technician Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 40% |
| 30-40 years | 26% |
| 20-30 years | 33% |
Recreation technician educational attainment
The most common degree for recreation technicians is bachelor's degree, with 70% of recreation technicians earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are associate degree degree at 14% and associate degree degree at 8%.
- Bachelor's, 70%
- Associate, 14%
- High School Diploma, 8%
- Master's, 5%
- Other Degrees, 3%
Recreation technicians by degree level
| Recreation technician degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 70% |
| Associate | 14% |
| High School Diploma | 8% |
| Master's | 5% |
| Other Degrees | 3% |
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Recreation technician wage gap by degree level
According to the data, recreation technicians with a Master's degree earn more than those without, at $38,414 annually. With a Associate degree, recreation technicians earn a median annual income of $35,556 compared to $34,443 for recreation technicians with an Bachelor's degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| Master's Degree | $38,414 |
| High School Diploma or Less | $33,389 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $34,443 |
| Some College/ Associate Degree | $35,556 |
Recreation technician employment statistics
Most recreation technicians work for a government in the government industry.
Company size where recreation technicians work
Below, you can see the size of companies where recreation technicians work.
Recreation technician jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 9% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 15% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 30% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 18% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 17% |
| > 10,000 employees | 12% |
Recreation technician jobs by company type
Employees with the recreation technician job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most recreation technicians prefer to work at government companies over private companies.
Recreation technician jobs by sector
| Company type | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 13% |
| Public | 10% |
| Private | 37% |
| Government | 40% |
Recreation technician jobs by industry
The most common industries for recreation technicians are government, health care and education.
Recreation technician industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Government | 31% |
| Health Care | 17% |
| Education | 11% |
| Fortune 500 | 6% |
| Professional | 6% |
| Manufacturing | 4% |
| Non Profits | 4% |
| Hospitality | 4% |
| Technology | 4% |
| Retail | 3% |
| Energy | 3% |
| Utilities | 2% |
| Finance | 1% |
| Internet | 1% |
| Media | 1% |
| Real Estate | 1% |
| Construction | 1% |
| Start-up | 1% |
Recreation technician turnover and employment statistics
Recreation technician unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for recreation technicians between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Recreation technician unemployment rate by year
| Year | Recreation 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 recreation technician tenure
The average recreation technician stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 483 recreation technicians resumes in Zippia's database.
Recreation technician tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 37% |
| 1-2 years | 27% |
| 3-4 years | 14% |
| 5-7 years | 12% |
| 8-10 years | 3% |
| 11+ years | 6% |
Recreation technician LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of recreation 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Artificial Breeding Technician | 5.71% | 7,232 |
| Yeast Culture Developer | 7.88% | 69,565 |
| Recreation Technician | 8.16% | - |
| Concrete Tester | 9.49% | 8,420 |
Similar recreation technician jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Artificial Breeding Technician | 5.71% | 7,232 |
| Yeast Culture Developer | 7.88% | 69,565 |
| Concrete Tester | 9.49% | 8,420 |
Foreign languages spoken by recreation technicians
The most common foreign language among recreation technicians is Spanish at 58.3%. The second-most popular foreign language spoken is Romanian at 16.7% and German is the third-most popular at 8.3%.
- Spanish, 58.3%
- Romanian, 16.7%
- German, 8.3%
- Carrier, 8.3%
- French, 8.3%
Recreation technician languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 58.3% |
| Romanian | 16.7% |
| German | 8.3% |
| Carrier | 8.3% |
| French | 8.3% |