Respiratory technician demographics and statistics in the US
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Respiratory technician demographics by:
Respiratory technician gender statistics
54.1% of respiratory technicians are women and 45.9% of respiratory technicians are men.
- Female, 54.1%
- Male, 45.9%
Respiratory technician gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Female | 54.1% |
| Male | 45.9% |
Respiratory technician gender pay gap
Women earn 91¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$44,212
Female income
$40,366
Respiratory technician gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in respiratory technician positions over time. Currently, 54.1% of respiratory technicians are female.
Respiratory technician gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 25.93% | 74.07% |
| 2011 | 25.55% | 74.45% |
| 2012 | 25.62% | 74.38% |
| 2013 | 26.09% | 73.91% |
| 2014 | 29.40% | 70.60% |
| 2015 | 25.91% | 74.09% |
| 2016 | 26.22% | 73.78% |
| 2017 | 28.39% | 71.61% |
| 2018 | 41.46% | 58.54% |
| 2019 | 46.49% | 53.51% |
| 2020 | 46.64% | 53.36% |
| 2021 | 45.86% | 54.14% |
Respiratory technician related jobs gender ratio
We compared respiratory technicians with similar job titles to see how gender ratios vary. As you can see, guitar technician and armorer technician have the biggest gender ratio gaps.
| Job title | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Radiographer, Mammographer | 2% | 98% |
| Mammographer | 3% | 97% |
| Lead Mammographer | 3% | 97% |
| Respiratory Technician | 46% | 54% |
| Driver/Technician | 93% | 7% |
| Armorer Technician | 95% | 5% |
| Guitar Technician | 96% | 4% |
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Respiratory technician demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among respiratory technicians is White, which makes up 57.3% of all respiratory technicians. Comparatively, 14.4% of respiratory technicians are Black or African American and 12.9% of respiratory technicians are Hispanic or Latino.
- White, 57.3%
- Black or African American, 14.4%
- Hispanic or Latino, 12.9%
- Asian, 9.5%
- Unknown, 5.2%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.7%
Respiratory technician race
| Respiratory technician race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 57.3% |
| Black or African American | 14.4% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 12.9% |
| Asian | 9.5% |
| Unknown | 5.2% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.7% |
Respiratory technician race and ethnicity over time
See how respiratory technician racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Respiratory technician race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 73.00% | 9.36% | 6.16% | 8.76% |
| 2011 | 71.85% | 10.55% | 5.93% | 9.55% |
| 2012 | 70.15% | 10.26% | 6.54% | 10.33% |
| 2013 | 70.04% | 9.57% | 6.93% | 11.02% |
| 2014 | 69.81% | 9.42% | 7.57% | 10.60% |
| 2015 | 69.23% | 10.93% | 6.73% | 10.81% |
| 2016 | 69.25% | 9.82% | 7.19% | 10.91% |
| 2017 | 68.54% | 9.25% | 6.96% | 12.14% |
| 2018 | 63.39% | 14.30% | 8.33% | 11.22% |
| 2019 | 63.90% | 13.53% | 9.29% | 10.47% |
| 2020 | 60.65% | 13.35% | 7.47% | 12.16% |
| 2021 | 57.26% | 14.40% | 9.48% | 12.92% |
Respiratory technician wage gap by race
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $44,597 |
| White | $45,592 |
| Black or African American | $41,959 |
| Asian | $44,586 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $44,409 |
Average respiratory technician age
See how the average age of respiratory technicians varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Female
Respiratory technician age by race and gender
| Race | Male age | Female age |
|---|---|---|
| Unknown | 45.5 | 47.5 |
| White | 44.5 | 41 |
| Black or African American | 40.5 | 44.5 |
| Asian | 41 | 39.5 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 41.5 | 35.5 |
Respiratory technician age breakdown
The average age of respiratory technicians is 40+ years years old, representing 56% of the respiratory technician population.
Respiratory technician age breakdown
| Respiratory Technician Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 56% |
| 30-40 years | 28% |
| 20-30 years | 16% |
Respiratory technician educational attainment
The most common degree for respiratory technicians is associate degree, with 44% of respiratory technicians earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are bachelor's degree degree at 26% and bachelor's degree degree at 13%.
- Associate, 44%
- Bachelor's, 26%
- High School Diploma, 13%
- Diploma, 7%
- Other Degrees, 10%
Respiratory technicians by degree level
| Respiratory technician degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Associate | 44% |
| Bachelor's | 26% |
| High School Diploma | 13% |
| Diploma | 7% |
| Other Degrees | 10% |
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Respiratory technician wage gap by degree level
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| Master's Degree | $57,831 |
| High School Diploma or Less | $35,859 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $43,177 |
| Some College/ Associate Degree | $39,883 |
Respiratory technician employment statistics
Most respiratory technicians work for a private in the health care industry.
Company size where respiratory technicians work
Below, you can see the size of companies where respiratory technicians work.
Respiratory technician jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 5% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 13% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 22% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 11% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 37% |
| > 10,000 employees | 12% |
Respiratory technician jobs by company type
Employees with the respiratory technician job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most respiratory technicians prefer to work at private companies over education companies.
Respiratory technician jobs by sector
| Company type | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 6% |
| Public | 6% |
| Private | 84% |
| Government | 4% |
Respiratory technician jobs by industry
The most common industries for respiratory technicians are health care, education and government.
Respiratory technician industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Health Care | 76% |
| Education | 5% |
| Government | 3% |
| Non Profits | 2% |
| Professional | 2% |
| Retail | 2% |
| Pharmaceutical | 1% |
| Media | 1% |
| Fortune 500 | 1% |
| Manufacturing | 1% |
| Technology | 1% |
Respiratory technician turnover and employment statistics
Respiratory technician unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for respiratory technicians between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Respiratory technician unemployment rate by year
| Year | Respiratory technician unemployment rate |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 4.11% |
| 2011 | 5.06% |
| 2012 | 4.43% |
| 2013 | 3.96% |
| 2014 | 3.13% |
| 2015 | 3.08% |
| 2016 | 2.16% |
| 2017 | 2.36% |
| 2018 | 1.97% |
| 2019 | 2.32% |
| 2020 | 4.32% |
| 2021 | 3.44% |
Average respiratory technician tenure
The average respiratory technician stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 894 respiratory technicians resumes in Zippia's database.
Respiratory technician tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 17% |
| 1-2 years | 37% |
| 3-4 years | 17% |
| 5-7 years | 14% |
| 8-10 years | 5% |
| 11+ years | 10% |
Respiratory technician LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of respiratory 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Pharmacist Technician Trainee | 5.02% | 97,227 |
| Respiratory Technician | 8.23% | - |
| Certified Phlebotomy Technician | 8.24% | 100,272 |
| Records Manager | 9.29% | 3,204 |
| Optician Manager | 12.53% | 4,803 |
| Scrub Technician | 12.80% | 71,220 |
| Director Of Nuclear Medicine | 21.93% | 18,169 |
Similar respiratory technician jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Pharmacist Technician Trainee | 5.02% | 97,227 |
| Certified Phlebotomy Technician | 8.24% | 100,272 |
| Records Manager | 9.29% | 3,204 |
| Optician Manager | 12.53% | 4,803 |
| Scrub Technician | 12.80% | 71,220 |
| Director Of Nuclear Medicine | 21.93% | 18,169 |
Foreign languages spoken by respiratory technicians
The most common foreign language among respiratory technicians is Spanish at 76.0%. The second-most popular foreign language spoken is Arabic at 8.0% and Portuguese is the third-most popular at 4.0%.
- Spanish, 76.0%
- Arabic, 8.0%
- Portuguese, 4.0%
- French, 4.0%
- Dakota, 4.0%
- Other, 4.0%
Respiratory technician languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 76.0% |
| Arabic | 8.0% |
| Portuguese | 4.0% |
| French | 4.0% |
| Dakota | 4.0% |
| Other | 4.0% |
