Research technician lead demographics and statistics in the US
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Research technician lead demographics by:
Research technician lead gender statistics
35.0% of research technician leads are women and 65.0% of research technician leads are men.
- Male, 65.0%
- Female, 35.0%
Research technician lead gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Male | 65.0% |
| Female | 35.0% |
Research technician lead gender pay gap
Women earn $1.02 for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$70,191
Female income
$71,291
Research technician lead gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in research technician lead positions over time. Currently, 35.0% of research technician leads are female.
Research technician lead gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 66.47% | 33.53% |
| 2011 | 75.51% | 24.49% |
| 2012 | 68.04% | 31.96% |
| 2013 | 70.48% | 29.52% |
| 2014 | 67.55% | 32.45% |
| 2015 | 57.86% | 42.14% |
| 2016 | 63.46% | 36.54% |
| 2017 | 62.06% | 37.94% |
| 2018 | 64.12% | 35.88% |
| 2019 | 59.16% | 40.84% |
| 2020 | 62.37% | 37.63% |
| 2021 | 64.98% | 35.02% |
Research technician lead related jobs gender ratio
We compared research technician leads 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% |
| Research Technician Lead | 65% | 35% |
| Hot Cell Technician | 97% | 3% |
| Chemical Compounder | 98% | 2% |
| Precision Crop Manager | 98% | 2% |
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Research technician lead demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among research technician leads is White, which makes up 50.7% of all research technician leads. Comparatively, 15.5% of research technician leads are Asian and 14.1% of research technician leads are Hispanic or Latino.
- White, 50.7%
- Asian, 15.5%
- Hispanic or Latino, 14.1%
- Black or African American, 11.7%
- Unknown, 5.9%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 2.1%
Research technician lead race
| Research technician lead race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 50.7% |
| Asian | 15.5% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 14.1% |
| Black or African American | 11.7% |
| Unknown | 5.9% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 2.1% |
Research technician lead race and ethnicity over time
See how research technician lead racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Research technician lead race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 63.76% | 9.13% | 15.43% | 9.33% |
| 2011 | 61.64% | 8.23% | 15.77% | 11.60% |
| 2012 | 55.51% | 7.54% | 16.88% | 13.40% |
| 2013 | 62.15% | 7.76% | 10.75% | 14.63% |
| 2014 | 63.64% | 10.15% | 12.40% | 10.10% |
| 2015 | 55.99% | 11.02% | 13.67% | 13.21% |
| 2016 | 60.76% | 7.05% | 11.26% | 15.16% |
| 2017 | 58.27% | 8.37% | 11.31% | 16.01% |
| 2018 | 56.71% | 8.85% | 12.53% | 15.15% |
| 2019 | 56.18% | 10.14% | 12.07% | 17.48% |
| 2020 | 51.02% | 12.41% | 13.22% | 16.67% |
| 2021 | 50.65% | 11.69% | 15.53% | 14.06% |
Research technician lead wage gap by race
According to our data, asian research technician leads have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Unknown research technician leads have the lowest average salary at $65,101.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $65,101 |
| White | $72,228 |
| Black or African American | $67,967 |
| Asian | $76,187 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $69,973 |
Average research technician lead age
See how the average age of research technician leads varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Research technician lead age by race and gender
| Race | Male age | Female age |
|---|---|---|
| White | 44 | 34.5 |
| Black or African American | 40 | |
| Asian | 33.5 | 37 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 33 |
Research technician lead age breakdown
The average age of research technician leads is 40+ years years old, representing 46% of the research technician lead population.
Research technician lead age breakdown
| Research Technician Lead Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 46% |
| 30-40 years | 29% |
| 20-30 years | 25% |
Research technician lead educational attainment
The most common degree for research technician leads is bachelor's degree, with 62% of research technician leads earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are master's degree degree at 16% and master's degree degree at 11%.
- Bachelor's, 62%
- Master's, 16%
- Associate, 11%
- Doctorate, 7%
- Other Degrees, 4%
Research technician leads by degree level
| Research technician lead degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 62% |
| Master's | 16% |
| Associate | 11% |
| Doctorate | 7% |
| Other Degrees | 4% |
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Research technician lead wage gap by degree level
According to the data, research technician leads with a Bachelor's degree earn more than those without, at $63,825 annually. With a Associate degree, research technician leads earn a median annual income of $56,541 compared to $55,219 for research technician leads with an High School Diploma degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| High School Diploma or Less | $55,219 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $63,825 |
| Some College/ Associate Degree | $56,541 |
Research technician lead employment statistics
Most research technician leads work for a private in the education industry.
Company size where research technician leads work
Below, you can see the size of companies where research technician leads work.
Research technician lead jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 4% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 8% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 18% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 3% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 25% |
| > 10,000 employees | 41% |
Research technician lead jobs by company type
Employees with the research technician lead job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most research technician leads prefer to work at private companies over public companies.
Research technician lead jobs by sector
| Company type | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 23% |
| Public | 35% |
| Private | 36% |
| Government | 6% |
Research technician lead jobs by industry
The most common industries for research technician leads are education, health care and manufacturing.
Research technician lead industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 18% |
| Health Care | 16% |
| Fortune 500 | 15% |
| Manufacturing | 12% |
| Technology | 8% |
| Professional | 5% |
| Pharmaceutical | 4% |
| Government | 4% |
| Finance | 4% |
| Energy | 3% |
| Non Profits | 2% |
| Media | 1% |
| Transportation | 1% |
| Telecommunication | 1% |
| Automotive | 1% |
| Construction | 1% |
| Hospitality | 1% |
| Retail | 1% |
| Real Estate | 1% |
| Agriculture | 1% |
| Insurance | 1% |
Research technician lead turnover and employment statistics
Research technician lead unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for research technician leads between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Research technician lead unemployment rate by year
| Year | Research technician lead unemployment rate |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 3.75% |
| 2011 | 5.02% |
| 2012 | 7.52% |
| 2013 | 8.70% |
| 2014 | 4.05% |
| 2015 | 3.80% |
| 2016 | 6.33% |
| 2017 | 5.32% |
| 2018 | 2.11% |
| 2019 | 3.68% |
| 2020 | 5.77% |
| 2021 | 5.97% |
Average research technician lead tenure
The average research technician lead stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 266 research technician leads resumes in Zippia's database.
Research technician lead tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 16% |
| 1-2 years | 30% |
| 3-4 years | 17% |
| 5-7 years | 15% |
| 8-10 years | 5% |
| 11+ years | 16% |
Research technician lead LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of research technician leads 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 Lead | 5.71% | - |
| Agricultural Researcher | 7.88% | 4,833 |
| Trace Evidence Technician | 8.16% | 10,371 |
| Spectroscopist | 9.49% | 146 |
Similar research technician lead jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Agricultural Researcher | 7.88% | 4,833 |
| Trace Evidence Technician | 8.16% | 10,371 |
| Spectroscopist | 9.49% | 146 |
Foreign languages spoken by research technician leads
The most common foreign language among research technician leads is Spanish at 50.0%. The second-most popular foreign language spoken is Chinese at 25.0% and French is the third-most popular at 25.0%.
- Spanish, 50.0%
- Chinese, 25.0%
- French, 25.0%
Research technician lead languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 50.0% |
| Chinese | 25.0% |
| French | 25.0% |
