Safe technician demographics and statistics in the US
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Safe technician gender statistics
5.2% of safe technicians are women and 94.8% of safe technicians are men.
- Male, 94.8%
- Female, 5.2%
Safe technician gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Male | 94.8% |
| Female | 5.2% |
Safe technician gender pay gap
Women earn 86¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$46,189
Female income
$39,576
Safe technician gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in safe technician positions over time. Currently, 5.2% of safe technicians are female.
Safe technician gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 96.03% | 3.97% |
| 2011 | 96.90% | 3.10% |
| 2012 | 97.60% | 2.40% |
| 2013 | 95.88% | 4.12% |
| 2014 | 97.26% | 2.74% |
| 2015 | 95.86% | 4.14% |
| 2016 | 96.05% | 3.95% |
| 2017 | 96.77% | 3.23% |
| 2018 | 97.43% | 2.57% |
| 2019 | 96.61% | 3.39% |
| 2020 | 96.65% | 3.35% |
| 2021 | 94.81% | 5.19% |
Safe technician related jobs gender ratio
We compared safe technicians with similar job titles to see how gender ratios vary. As you can see, millwright supervisor and machine repairman have the biggest gender ratio gaps.
| Job title | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Mender | 16% | 84% |
| Hydraulic Press Servicer | 22% | 78% |
| Assigner | 34% | 66% |
| Safe Technician | 95% | 5% |
| Flooring Mechanic | 99% | 1% |
| Machine Repairman | 100% | 0% |
| Millwright Supervisor | 100% | 0% |
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Safe technician demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among safe technicians is White, which makes up 71.0% of all safe technicians. Comparatively, 16.4% of safe technicians are Hispanic or Latino and 4.4% of safe technicians are Unknown.
- White, 71.0%
- Hispanic or Latino, 16.4%
- Unknown, 4.4%
- Black or African American, 4.0%
- Asian, 3.3%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.9%
Safe technician race
| Safe technician race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 71.0% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 16.4% |
| Unknown | 4.4% |
| Black or African American | 4.0% |
| Asian | 3.3% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.9% |
Safe technician race and ethnicity over time
See how safe technician racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Safe technician race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 75.45% | 6.11% | 1.82% | 14.27% |
| 2011 | 70.65% | 6.90% | 3.04% | 17.15% |
| 2012 | 73.77% | 8.22% | 1.38% | 14.82% |
| 2013 | 68.94% | 8.29% | 1.80% | 18.01% |
| 2014 | 69.19% | 7.44% | 3.94% | 17.93% |
| 2015 | 73.35% | 5.28% | 1.76% | 17.99% |
| 2016 | 73.06% | 6.30% | 1.46% | 18.18% |
| 2017 | 73.10% | 5.80% | 2.48% | 16.60% |
| 2018 | 67.68% | 7.35% | 3.01% | 19.96% |
| 2019 | 75.33% | 3.97% | 2.96% | 14.64% |
| 2020 | 68.06% | 5.95% | 1.32% | 20.19% |
| 2021 | 70.98% | 4.01% | 3.31% | 16.36% |
Safe technician wage gap by race
According to our data, white safe technicians have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Black or african american safe technicians have the lowest average salary at $44,500.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $46,263 |
| White | $48,026 |
| Black or African American | $44,500 |
| Asian | $46,452 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $45,774 |
Safe technician age breakdown
The average age of safe technicians is 40+ years years old, representing 70% of the safe technician population.
Safe technician age breakdown
| Safe Technician Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 70% |
| 30-40 years | 23% |
| 20-30 years | 8% |
Safe technician educational attainment
The most common degree for safe technicians is associate degree, with 34% of safe technicians earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are high school diploma degree at 28% and high school diploma degree at 21%.
- Associate, 34%
- High School Diploma, 28%
- Bachelor's, 21%
- Diploma, 10%
- Other Degrees, 7%
Safe technicians by degree level
| Safe technician degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Associate | 34% |
| High School Diploma | 28% |
| Bachelor's | 21% |
| Diploma | 10% |
| Other Degrees | 7% |
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Safe technician wage gap by degree level
According to the data, safe technicians with a Master's degree earn more than those without, at $55,053 annually. With a Associate degree, safe technicians earn a median annual income of $48,263 compared to $45,145 for safe technicians with an Bachelor's degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| Master's Degree | $55,053 |
| High School Diploma or Less | $41,632 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $45,145 |
| Some College/ Associate Degree | $48,263 |
Safe technician employment statistics
Company size where safe technicians work
Below, you can see the size of companies where safe technicians work.
Safe technician jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 7% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 21% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 24% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 7% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 21% |
| > 10,000 employees | 21% |
Safe technician jobs by industry
The most common industries for safe technicians are professional, manufacturing and transportation.
Safe technician industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Professional | 25% |
| Manufacturing | 14% |
| Transportation | 11% |
| Health Care | 11% |
| Fortune 500 | 7% |
| Technology | 7% |
| Finance | 4% |
| Government | 4% |
| Utilities | 4% |
| Construction | 4% |
| Education | 4% |
| Retail | 4% |
| Insurance | 4% |
Safe technician turnover and employment statistics
Safe technician unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for safe technicians between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Safe technician unemployment rate by year
| Year | Safe technician unemployment rate |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 2.30% |
| 2011 | 2.95% |
| 2012 | 3.56% |
| 2013 | 2.96% |
| 2014 | 2.76% |
| 2015 | 3.69% |
| 2016 | 1.93% |
| 2017 | 0.81% |
| 2018 | 2.27% |
| 2019 | 0.79% |
| 2020 | 3.26% |
| 2021 | 2.70% |
Average safe technician tenure
The average safe technician stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 99 safe technicians resumes in Zippia's database.
Safe technician tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 18% |
| 1-2 years | 33% |
| 3-4 years | 20% |
| 5-7 years | 13% |
| 8-10 years | 6% |
| 11+ years | 11% |
Safe technician LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of safe 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Air And Hydronic Balancing Technician | 1.73% | 10,208 |
| Millwright | 2.00% | 102,942 |
| Safe Technician | 3.52% | - |
| Ordnance Artificer Helper | 3.67% | 14,427 |
| Vacuum Cleaner Repairer | 3.71% | 39,087 |
| Cable Splicer | 3.93% | 23,159 |
| Gyroscopic Instrument Tester | 8.86% | 9,499 |
Similar safe technician jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Air And Hydronic Balancing Technician | 1.73% | 10,208 |
| Millwright | 2.00% | 102,942 |
| Ordnance Artificer Helper | 3.67% | 14,427 |
| Vacuum Cleaner Repairer | 3.71% | 39,087 |
| Cable Splicer | 3.93% | 23,159 |
| Gyroscopic Instrument Tester | 8.86% | 9,499 |
Foreign languages spoken by safe technicians
- Spanish, 100.0%
Safe technician languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 100.0% |