Resident care technician demographics and statistics in the US
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Resident care technician demographics by:
Resident care technician gender statistics
51.2% of resident care technicians are women and 48.8% of resident care technicians are men.
- Female, 51.2%
- Male, 48.8%
Resident care technician gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Female | 51.2% |
| Male | 48.8% |
Resident care technician gender pay gap
Women earn 95¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$49,281
Female income
$46,644
Resident care technician gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in resident care technician positions over time. Currently, 51.2% of resident care technicians are female.
Resident care technician gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 50.35% | 49.65% |
| 2011 | 52.30% | 47.70% |
| 2012 | 53.80% | 46.20% |
| 2013 | 55.07% | 44.93% |
| 2014 | 50.35% | 49.65% |
| 2015 | 51.12% | 48.88% |
| 2016 | 51.06% | 48.94% |
| 2017 | 51.36% | 48.64% |
| 2018 | 48.76% | 51.24% |
| 2019 | 47.12% | 52.88% |
| 2020 | 46.43% | 53.57% |
| 2021 | 48.79% | 51.21% |
Resident care technician related jobs gender ratio
We compared resident care technicians with similar job titles to see how gender ratios vary. As you can see, medical orderly and surgical orderly have the biggest gender ratio gaps.
| Job title | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Hospice Aide | 9% | 91% |
| Patient Care Technician/Certified Nursing Assistant | 10% | 90% |
| Licensed Nursing Assistant | 10% | 90% |
| Resident Care Technician | 49% | 51% |
| Corpsman | 80% | 20% |
| Surgical Orderly | 82% | 18% |
| Medical Orderly | 89% | 11% |
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Resident care technician demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among resident care technicians is White, which makes up 64.5% of all resident care technicians. Comparatively, 13.6% of resident care technicians are Hispanic or Latino and 8.9% of resident care technicians are Black or African American.
- White, 64.5%
- Hispanic or Latino, 13.6%
- Black or African American, 8.9%
- Asian, 7.0%
- Unknown, 5.0%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 1.0%
Resident care technician race
| Resident care technician race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 64.5% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 13.6% |
| Black or African American | 8.9% |
| Asian | 7.0% |
| Unknown | 5.0% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 1.0% |
Resident care technician race and ethnicity over time
See how resident care technician racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Resident care technician race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 68.71% | 10.66% | 5.14% | 12.49% |
| 2011 | 67.52% | 11.53% | 5.23% | 12.32% |
| 2012 | 67.61% | 10.74% | 5.40% | 12.84% |
| 2013 | 68.28% | 10.03% | 5.52% | 12.79% |
| 2014 | 65.92% | 11.56% | 5.76% | 13.25% |
| 2015 | 65.78% | 11.06% | 6.03% | 13.73% |
| 2016 | 64.94% | 11.09% | 6.02% | 14.27% |
| 2017 | 65.34% | 10.03% | 6.13% | 14.55% |
| 2018 | 69.11% | 7.87% | 6.46% | 13.17% |
| 2019 | 68.29% | 8.73% | 6.43% | 13.01% |
| 2020 | 66.80% | 7.17% | 6.89% | 13.20% |
| 2021 | 64.55% | 8.92% | 7.00% | 13.58% |
Resident care technician wage gap by race
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $48,293 |
| White | $47,988 |
| Black or African American | $48,992 |
| Asian | $52,577 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $48,692 |
Average resident care technician age
See how the average age of resident care technicians varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Resident care technician age by race and gender
| Race | Male age | Female age |
|---|---|---|
| Black or African American | 42 | 45 |
| Unknown | 35.5 | 38 |
| Asian | 43 | 47 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 37 | 39 |
| White | 32 | 39 |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 36 |
Resident care technician age breakdown
The average age of resident care technicians is 40+ years years old, representing 53% of the resident care technician population.
Resident care technician age breakdown
| Resident Care Technician Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 53% |
| 30-40 years | 22% |
| 20-30 years | 23% |
Resident care technician educational attainment
- Bachelor's, 42%
- Associate, 23%
- High School Diploma, 19%
- Diploma, 6%
- Other Degrees, 10%
Resident care technicians by degree level
| Resident care technician degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 42% |
| Associate | 23% |
| High School Diploma | 19% |
| Diploma | 6% |
| Other Degrees | 10% |
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Resident care technician wage gap by degree level
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| Master's Degree | $53,869 |
| High School Diploma or Less | $47,525 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $51,348 |
| Some College/ Associate Degree | $49,072 |
Resident care technician employment statistics
Most resident care technicians work for a private in the health care industry.
Company size where resident care technicians work
Below, you can see the size of companies where resident care technicians work.
Resident care technician jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 14% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 16% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 34% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 10% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 17% |
| > 10,000 employees | 10% |
Resident care technician jobs by company type
Employees with the resident care technician job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most resident care technicians prefer to work at private companies over government companies.
Resident care technician jobs by sector
| Company type | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 10% |
| Public | 10% |
| Private | 69% |
| Government | 11% |
Resident care technician jobs by industry
The most common industries for resident care technicians are health care, professional and education.
Resident care technician industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Health Care | 32% |
| Professional | 10% |
| Education | 8% |
| Government | 7% |
| Manufacturing | 7% |
| Non Profits | 6% |
| Fortune 500 | 5% |
| Technology | 5% |
| Retail | 3% |
| Media | 2% |
| Start-up | 2% |
| Insurance | 2% |
| Real Estate | 2% |
| Internet | 1% |
| Hospitality | 1% |
| Transportation | 1% |
| Telecommunication | 1% |
| Construction | 1% |
| Finance | 1% |
Resident care technician turnover and employment statistics
Resident care technician unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for resident care technicians between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Resident care technician unemployment rate by year
| Year | Resident care technician unemployment rate |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 8.70% |
| 2011 | 8.87% |
| 2012 | 7.91% |
| 2013 | 7.47% |
| 2014 | 6.57% |
| 2015 | 5.67% |
| 2016 | 4.90% |
| 2017 | 4.21% |
| 2018 | 3.63% |
| 2019 | 3.40% |
| 2020 | 4.16% |
| 2021 | 5.25% |
Average resident care technician tenure
The average resident care technician stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 1,293 resident care technicians resumes in Zippia's database.
Resident care technician tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 28% |
| 1-2 years | 35% |
| 3-4 years | 14% |
| 5-7 years | 13% |
| 8-10 years | 4% |
| 11+ years | 6% |
Resident care technician LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of resident care 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Kennel Assistant | 3.36% | 111,321 |
| Collections Technician | 5.28% | 29,390 |
| Home Health Aid | 6.05% | 248,490 |
| Resident Care Technician | 7.07% | - |
| Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant | 7.18% | 70,679 |
| Weight Loss Consultant | 7.30% | 16,513 |
| Psychiatric Aide Instructor | 10.58% | 69,175 |
Similar resident care technician jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Kennel Assistant | 3.36% | 111,321 |
| Collections Technician | 5.28% | 29,390 |
| Home Health Aid | 6.05% | 248,490 |
| Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant | 7.18% | 70,679 |
| Weight Loss Consultant | 7.30% | 16,513 |
| Psychiatric Aide Instructor | 10.58% | 69,175 |
Foreign languages spoken by resident care technicians
The most common foreign language among resident care technicians is Spanish at 52.6%. The second-most popular foreign language spoken is Japanese at 7.9% and Chinese is the third-most popular at 5.3%.
- Spanish, 52.6%
- Japanese, 7.9%
- Chinese, 5.3%
- French, 5.3%
- Korean, 5.3%
- Other, 23.6%
Resident care technician languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 52.6% |
| Japanese | 7.9% |
| Chinese | 5.3% |
| French | 5.3% |
| Korean | 5.3% |
| Other | 23.6% |
