Robot technician demographics and statistics in the US
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Robot technician gender statistics
8.8% of robot technicians are women and 91.2% of robot technicians are men.
- Male, 91.2%
- Female, 8.8%
Robot technician gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Male | 91.2% |
| Female | 8.8% |
Robot technician gender pay gap
Women earn 85¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$56,779
Female income
$48,139
Robot technician gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in robot technician positions over time. Currently, 8.8% of robot technicians are female.
Robot technician gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 92.89% | 7.11% |
| 2011 | 92.73% | 7.27% |
| 2012 | 93.18% | 6.82% |
| 2013 | 92.09% | 7.91% |
| 2014 | 92.72% | 7.28% |
| 2015 | 92.51% | 7.49% |
| 2016 | 92.67% | 7.33% |
| 2017 | 92.63% | 7.37% |
| 2018 | 91.78% | 8.22% |
| 2019 | 91.11% | 8.89% |
| 2020 | 91.80% | 8.20% |
| 2021 | 91.18% | 8.82% |
Robot technician related jobs gender ratio
| Job title | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Robot Technician | 91% | 9% |
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Robot technician demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among robot technicians is White, which makes up 62.2% of all robot technicians. Comparatively, 14.1% of robot technicians are Hispanic or Latino and 10.4% of robot technicians are Black or African American.
- White, 62.2%
- Hispanic or Latino, 14.1%
- Black or African American, 10.4%
- Asian, 7.6%
- Unknown, 5.0%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.7%
Robot technician race
| Robot technician race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 62.2% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 14.1% |
| Black or African American | 10.4% |
| Asian | 7.6% |
| Unknown | 5.0% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.7% |
Robot technician race and ethnicity over time
See how robot technician racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Robot technician race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 67.47% | 10.64% | 7.34% | 11.88% |
| 2011 | 67.93% | 10.76% | 8.02% | 10.76% |
| 2012 | 66.95% | 11.16% | 8.36% | 10.90% |
| 2013 | 66.16% | 11.44% | 7.52% | 11.41% |
| 2014 | 67.35% | 10.27% | 7.83% | 11.59% |
| 2015 | 66.94% | 10.56% | 7.19% | 12.17% |
| 2016 | 65.73% | 10.97% | 7.68% | 12.52% |
| 2017 | 65.53% | 10.85% | 7.90% | 12.37% |
| 2018 | 65.51% | 10.00% | 7.85% | 13.57% |
| 2019 | 65.96% | 9.73% | 7.75% | 13.67% |
| 2020 | 63.90% | 9.07% | 8.03% | 13.64% |
| 2021 | 62.24% | 10.42% | 7.62% | 14.08% |
Robot technician wage gap by race
According to our data, asian robot technicians have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Black or african american robot technicians have the lowest average salary at $54,657.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $57,194 |
| White | $57,255 |
| Black or African American | $54,657 |
| Asian | $59,138 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $55,753 |
Average robot technician age
See how the average age of robot technicians varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Robot technician age by race and gender
| Race | Male age | Female age |
|---|---|---|
| Black or African American | 46 | 48 |
| Unknown | 43 | 45.5 |
| Asian | 50 | 47 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 42 | 44 |
| White | 46.5 | 47 |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 47 |
Robot technician age breakdown
The average age of robot technicians is 40+ years years old, representing 64% of the robot technician population.
Robot technician age breakdown
| Robot Technician Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 64% |
| 30-40 years | 24% |
| 20-30 years | 12% |
Robot technician educational attainment
The most common degree for robot technicians is associate degree, with 49% of robot technicians earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are bachelor's degree degree at 20% and bachelor's degree degree at 19%.
- Associate, 49%
- Bachelor's, 20%
- High School Diploma, 19%
- Diploma, 6%
- Other Degrees, 6%
Robot technicians by degree level
| Robot technician degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Associate | 49% |
| Bachelor's | 20% |
| High School Diploma | 19% |
| Diploma | 6% |
| Other Degrees | 6% |
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Robot technician wage gap by degree level
According to the data, robot technicians with a Master's degree earn more than those without, at $63,082 annually. With a Associate degree, robot technicians earn a median annual income of $59,379 compared to $58,173 for robot technicians with an Bachelor's degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| Master's Degree | $63,082 |
| High School Diploma or Less | $54,580 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $58,173 |
| Some College/ Associate Degree | $59,379 |
Robot technician employment statistics
Most robot technicians work for a private in the manufacturing industry.
Company size where robot technicians work
Below, you can see the size of companies where robot technicians work.
Robot technician jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 6% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 13% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 25% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 6% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 26% |
| > 10,000 employees | 23% |
Robot technician jobs by company type
Employees with the robot technician job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most robot technicians prefer to work at private companies over public companies.
Robot technician jobs by sector
| Company type | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 2% |
| Public | 22% |
| Private | 73% |
| Government | 3% |
Robot technician jobs by industry
The most common industries for robot technicians are manufacturing, automotive and technology.
Robot technician industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Manufacturing | 28% |
| Automotive | 14% |
| Technology | 11% |
| Fortune 500 | 10% |
| Professional | 8% |
| Construction | 4% |
| Health Care | 4% |
| Transportation | 3% |
| Retail | 3% |
| Government | 2% |
| Non Profits | 2% |
| Education | 2% |
| Pharmaceutical | 1% |
| Media | 1% |
| Hospitality | 1% |
| Telecommunication | 1% |
| Utilities | 1% |
| Finance | 1% |
| Start-up | 1% |
| Insurance | 1% |
| Real Estate | 1% |
| Energy | 1% |
Robot technician turnover and employment statistics
Robot technician unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for robot technicians between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Robot technician unemployment rate by year
| Year | Robot 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 | 1.97% |
| 2019 | 2.84% |
| 2020 | 3.91% |
| 2021 | 4.04% |
Average robot technician tenure
The average robot technician stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 1,181 robot technicians resumes in Zippia's database.
Robot technician tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 21% |
| 1-2 years | 31% |
| 3-4 years | 15% |
| 5-7 years | 17% |
| 8-10 years | 6% |
| 11+ years | 11% |
Robot technician LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of robot 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Cartographic Aide | 4.94% | 40,188 |
| Line Staker | 5.61% | 45,664 |
| Architectural Draftsman | 5.82% | 5,528 |
| Robot Technician | 6.29% | - |
| Electrical Design Technician | 8.40% | 70,773 |
Similar robot technician jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Cartographic Aide | 4.94% | 40,188 |
| Line Staker | 5.61% | 45,664 |
| Architectural Draftsman | 5.82% | 5,528 |
| Electrical Design Technician | 8.40% | 70,773 |
Foreign languages spoken by robot technicians
The most common foreign language among robot technicians is Spanish at 42.9%. The second-most popular foreign language spoken is German at 14.3% and French is the third-most popular at 10.7%.
- Spanish, 42.9%
- German, 14.3%
- French, 10.7%
- Japanese, 7.1%
- Portuguese, 3.6%
- Other, 21.4%
Robot technician languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 42.9% |
| German | 14.3% |
| French | 10.7% |
| Japanese | 7.1% |
| Portuguese | 3.6% |
| Other | 21.4% |
