Remote sensing technician demographics and statistics in the US
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Remote sensing technician gender statistics
23.7% of remote sensing technicians are women and 76.3% of remote sensing technicians are men.
- Male, 76.3%
- Female, 23.7%
Remote sensing technician gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Male | 76.3% |
| Female | 23.7% |
Remote sensing technician gender pay gap
Women earn 92¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$80,844
Female income
$74,425
Remote sensing technician gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in remote sensing technician positions over time. Currently, 23.7% of remote sensing technicians are female.
Remote sensing technician gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 79.61% | 20.39% |
| 2011 | 77.61% | 22.39% |
| 2012 | 77.23% | 22.77% |
| 2013 | 79.80% | 20.20% |
| 2014 | 78.24% | 21.76% |
| 2015 | 78.26% | 21.74% |
| 2016 | 77.83% | 22.17% |
| 2017 | 78.78% | 21.22% |
| 2018 | 79.05% | 20.95% |
| 2019 | 75.33% | 24.67% |
| 2020 | 77.51% | 22.49% |
| 2021 | 76.27% | 23.73% |
Remote sensing technician related jobs gender ratio
We compared remote sensing 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% |
| Remote Sensing Technician | 76% | 24% |
| Hot Cell Technician | 97% | 3% |
| Chemical Compounder | 98% | 2% |
| Precision Crop Manager | 98% | 2% |
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Remote sensing technician demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among remote sensing technicians is White, which makes up 56.3% of all remote sensing technicians. Comparatively, 17.0% of remote sensing technicians are Hispanic or Latino and 10.5% of remote sensing technicians are Asian.
- White, 56.3%
- Hispanic or Latino, 17.0%
- Asian, 10.5%
- Black or African American, 9.6%
- Unknown, 5.7%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.9%
Remote sensing technician race
| Remote sensing technician race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 56.3% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 17.0% |
| Asian | 10.5% |
| Black or African American | 9.6% |
| Unknown | 5.7% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.9% |
Remote sensing technician race and ethnicity over time
See how remote sensing technician racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Remote sensing technician race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 67.11% | 7.83% | 8.61% | 12.97% |
| 2011 | 64.19% | 9.61% | 10.03% | 12.25% |
| 2012 | 65.92% | 8.68% | 10.00% | 11.79% |
| 2013 | 63.77% | 9.42% | 10.08% | 13.13% |
| 2014 | 63.95% | 9.27% | 10.35% | 12.85% |
| 2015 | 62.58% | 9.08% | 9.95% | 14.51% |
| 2016 | 63.11% | 9.68% | 10.02% | 13.76% |
| 2017 | 60.88% | 8.34% | 10.59% | 15.99% |
| 2018 | 61.64% | 8.02% | 11.57% | 14.72% |
| 2019 | 63.04% | 7.72% | 10.15% | 14.91% |
| 2020 | 58.77% | 9.89% | 10.64% | 14.14% |
| 2021 | 56.31% | 9.60% | 10.45% | 16.97% |
Remote sensing technician wage gap by race
According to our data, unknown remote sensing technicians have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Asian remote sensing technicians have the lowest average salary at $78,982.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $84,396 |
| White | $80,642 |
| Black or African American | $79,216 |
| Asian | $78,982 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $81,098 |
Average remote sensing technician age
See how the average age of remote sensing technicians varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Remote sensing 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 |
Remote sensing technician age breakdown
The average age of remote sensing technicians is 40+ years years old, representing 40% of the remote sensing technician population.
Remote sensing technician age breakdown
| Remote Sensing Technician Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 40% |
| 30-40 years | 26% |
| 20-30 years | 33% |
Remote sensing technician educational attainment
The most common degree for remote sensing technicians is bachelor's degree, with 67% of remote sensing technicians earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are associate degree degree at 18% and associate degree degree at 5%.
- Bachelor's, 67%
- Associate, 18%
- Master's, 5%
- Diploma, 3%
- Other Degrees, 7%
Remote sensing technicians by degree level
| Remote sensing technician degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 67% |
| Associate | 18% |
| Master's | 5% |
| Diploma | 3% |
| Other Degrees | 7% |
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Remote sensing technician wage gap by degree level
According to the data, remote sensing technicians with a Master's degree earn more than those without, at $91,367 annually. With a Associate degree, remote sensing technicians earn a median annual income of $76,457 compared to $71,057 for remote sensing technicians with an Bachelor's degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| Master's Degree | $91,367 |
| High School Diploma or Less | $66,147 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $71,057 |
| Some College/ Associate Degree | $76,457 |
Remote sensing technician employment statistics
Most remote sensing technicians work for a private in the government industry.
Company size where remote sensing technicians work
Below, you can see the size of companies where remote sensing technicians work.
Remote sensing technician jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 6% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 9% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 21% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 3% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 33% |
| > 10,000 employees | 27% |
Remote sensing technician jobs by company type
Employees with the remote sensing technician job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most remote sensing technicians prefer to work at private companies over public companies.
Remote sensing technician jobs by sector
| Company type | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 9% |
| Public | 25% |
| Private | 47% |
| Government | 19% |
Remote sensing technician jobs by industry
The most common industries for remote sensing technicians are government, manufacturing and technology.
Remote sensing technician industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Government | 17% |
| Manufacturing | 14% |
| Technology | 14% |
| Education | 9% |
| Energy | 9% |
| Fortune 500 | 9% |
| Media | 6% |
| Insurance | 6% |
| Professional | 6% |
| Transportation | 3% |
| Finance | 3% |
| Non Profits | 3% |
| Start-up | 3% |
Remote sensing technician turnover and employment statistics
Remote sensing technician unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for remote sensing technicians between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Remote sensing technician unemployment rate by year
| Year | Remote sensing 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 remote sensing technician tenure
The average remote sensing technician stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 126 remote sensing technicians resumes in Zippia's database.
Remote sensing technician tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 31% |
| 1-2 years | 28% |
| 3-4 years | 13% |
| 5-7 years | 16% |
| 8-10 years | 5% |
| 11+ years | 8% |
Remote sensing technician LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of remote sensing 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Pilot Plant Technician | 5.71% | 23,485 |
| Fowl Blood Tester | 7.88% | 7,112 |
| Remote Sensing Technician | 8.16% | - |
| Color Matcher | 9.49% | 367 |
Similar remote sensing technician jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Pilot Plant Technician | 5.71% | 23,485 |
| Fowl Blood Tester | 7.88% | 7,112 |
| Color Matcher | 9.49% | 367 |
Foreign languages spoken by remote sensing technicians
The most common foreign language among remote sensing technicians is Spanish at 60.0%. The second-most popular foreign language spoken is Russian at 20.0% and German is the third-most popular at 10.0%.
- Spanish, 60.0%
- Russian, 20.0%
- German, 10.0%
- Hmong, 10.0%
Remote sensing technician languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 60.0% |
| Russian | 20.0% |
| German | 10.0% |
| Hmong | 10.0% |