Reliability technician demographics and statistics in the US
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Reliability technician gender statistics
11.9% of reliability technicians are women and 88.1% of reliability technicians are men.
- Male, 88.1%
- Female, 11.9%
Reliability technician gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Male | 88.1% |
| Female | 11.9% |
Reliability technician gender pay gap
Women earn 98¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$49,772
Female income
$48,700
Reliability technician gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in reliability technician positions over time. Currently, 11.9% of reliability technicians are female.
Reliability technician gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 80.20% | 19.80% |
| 2011 | 79.82% | 20.18% |
| 2012 | 80.90% | 19.10% |
| 2013 | 78.32% | 21.68% |
| 2014 | 79.79% | 20.21% |
| 2015 | 79.29% | 20.71% |
| 2016 | 79.68% | 20.32% |
| 2017 | 79.57% | 20.43% |
| 2018 | 89.78% | 10.22% |
| 2019 | 91.02% | 8.98% |
| 2020 | 90.51% | 9.49% |
| 2021 | 88.15% | 11.85% |
Reliability technician related jobs gender ratio
| Job title | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Reliability Technician | 88% | 12% |
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Reliability technician demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among reliability technicians is White, which makes up 70.8% of all reliability technicians. Comparatively, 10.4% of reliability technicians are Hispanic or Latino and 8.0% of reliability technicians are Asian.
- White, 70.8%
- Hispanic or Latino, 10.4%
- Asian, 8.0%
- Black or African American, 6.3%
- Unknown, 4.3%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.2%
Reliability technician race
| Reliability technician race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 70.8% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 10.4% |
| Asian | 8.0% |
| Black or African American | 6.3% |
| Unknown | 4.3% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.2% |
Reliability technician race and ethnicity over time
See how reliability technician racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Reliability technician race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 73.17% | 7.08% | 7.89% | 9.54% |
| 2011 | 73.63% | 7.19% | 8.58% | 8.42% |
| 2012 | 72.65% | 7.60% | 8.91% | 8.56% |
| 2013 | 71.86% | 7.87% | 8.07% | 9.07% |
| 2014 | 73.05% | 6.71% | 8.38% | 9.25% |
| 2015 | 72.64% | 7.00% | 7.74% | 9.82% |
| 2016 | 71.43% | 7.41% | 8.23% | 10.18% |
| 2017 | 71.23% | 7.28% | 8.45% | 10.03% |
| 2018 | 74.49% | 5.93% | 7.53% | 9.83% |
| 2019 | 73.86% | 5.88% | 8.64% | 9.13% |
| 2020 | 73.04% | 5.70% | 8.67% | 9.86% |
| 2021 | 70.79% | 6.26% | 8.05% | 10.43% |
Reliability technician wage gap by race
According to our data, white reliability technicians have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Black or african american reliability technicians have the lowest average salary at $49,151.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $49,248 |
| White | $50,491 |
| Black or African American | $49,151 |
| Asian | $50,142 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $49,841 |
Average reliability technician age
See how the average age of reliability technicians varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Reliability technician age by race and gender
| Race | Male age | Female age |
|---|---|---|
| Unknown | 51 | |
| White | 54 | 52.5 |
| Black or African American | 52 | |
| Asian | 52 | 49.5 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 48 | 54.5 |
Reliability technician age breakdown
The average age of reliability technicians is 40+ years years old, representing 80% of the reliability technician population.
Reliability technician age breakdown
| Reliability Technician Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 80% |
| 30-40 years | 13% |
| 20-30 years | 7% |
Reliability technician educational attainment
The most common degree for reliability technicians is associate degree, with 48% of reliability technicians earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are bachelor's degree degree at 29% and bachelor's degree degree at 10%.
- Associate, 48%
- Bachelor's, 29%
- High School Diploma, 10%
- Diploma, 6%
- Other Degrees, 7%
Reliability technicians by degree level
| Reliability technician degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Associate | 48% |
| Bachelor's | 29% |
| High School Diploma | 10% |
| Diploma | 6% |
| Other Degrees | 7% |
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Reliability technician wage gap by degree level
According to the data, reliability technicians with a Associate degree earn more than those without, at $49,910 annually. With a Bachelor's degree, reliability technicians earn a median annual income of $49,626 compared to $48,998 for reliability technicians with an High School Diploma degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| High School Diploma or Less | $48,998 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $49,626 |
| Some College/ Associate Degree | $49,910 |
Reliability technician employment statistics
Most reliability technicians work for a private in the manufacturing industry.
Company size where reliability technicians work
Below, you can see the size of companies where reliability technicians work.
Reliability technician jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 2% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 3% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 16% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 5% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 37% |
| > 10,000 employees | 37% |
Reliability technician jobs by company type
Employees with the reliability technician job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most reliability technicians prefer to work at private companies over public companies.
Reliability technician jobs by sector
| Company type | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 1% |
| Public | 47% |
| Private | 51% |
| Government | 0% |
Reliability technician jobs by industry
The most common industries for reliability technicians are manufacturing, technology and professional.
Reliability technician industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Manufacturing | 22% |
| Fortune 500 | 17% |
| Technology | 15% |
| Professional | 8% |
| Energy | 6% |
| Construction | 4% |
| Health Care | 4% |
| Pharmaceutical | 3% |
| Telecommunication | 3% |
| Automotive | 3% |
| Retail | 3% |
| Finance | 3% |
| Transportation | 2% |
| Utilities | 2% |
| Media | 1% |
| Education | 1% |
| Start-up | 1% |
Reliability technician turnover and employment statistics
Reliability technician unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for reliability technicians between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Reliability technician unemployment rate by year
| Year | Reliability technician unemployment rate |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 7.39% |
| 2011 | 6.06% |
| 2012 | 5.70% |
| 2013 | 4.72% |
| 2014 | 3.88% |
| 2015 | 3.16% |
| 2016 | 3.28% |
| 2017 | 3.12% |
| 2018 | 2.08% |
| 2019 | 3.66% |
| 2020 | 4.65% |
| 2021 | 4.69% |
Average reliability technician tenure
The average reliability technician stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 541 reliability technicians resumes in Zippia's database.
Reliability technician tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 13% |
| 1-2 years | 26% |
| 3-4 years | 18% |
| 5-7 years | 16% |
| 8-10 years | 9% |
| 11+ years | 18% |
Reliability technician LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of reliability 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Map Drafter | 4.94% | 2,144 |
| Machine Design Checker | 5.61% | 72,963 |
| Contract-Drafter | 5.82% | 10,033 |
| Engineering Internship | 6.29% | 97,722 |
| Reliability Technician | 8.40% | - |
Similar reliability technician jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Map Drafter | 4.94% | 2,144 |
| Machine Design Checker | 5.61% | 72,963 |
| Contract-Drafter | 5.82% | 10,033 |
| Engineering Internship | 6.29% | 97,722 |
Foreign languages spoken by reliability technicians
The most common foreign language among reliability technicians is Spanish at 40.0%. The second-most popular foreign language spoken is German at 20.0% and Portuguese is the third-most popular at 10.0%.
- Spanish, 40.0%
- German, 20.0%
- Portuguese, 10.0%
- Nepali, 10.0%
- Hindi, 10.0%
- Other, 10.0%
Reliability technician languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 40.0% |
| German | 20.0% |
| Portuguese | 10.0% |
| Nepali | 10.0% |
| Hindi | 10.0% |
| Other | 10.0% |
