Scada technician demographics and statistics in the US
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Scada technician gender statistics
3.5% of scada technicians are women and 96.5% of scada technicians are men.
- Male, 96.5%
- Female, 3.5%
Scada technician gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Male | 96.5% |
| Female | 3.5% |
Scada technician gender pay gap
Women earn 97¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$55,649
Female income
$54,220
Scada technician gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in scada technician positions over time. Currently, 3.5% of scada technicians are female.
Scada technician gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 93.69% | 6.31% |
| 2011 | 93.54% | 6.46% |
| 2012 | 93.95% | 6.05% |
| 2013 | 92.97% | 7.03% |
| 2014 | 93.53% | 6.47% |
| 2015 | 93.34% | 6.66% |
| 2016 | 93.49% | 6.51% |
| 2017 | 93.45% | 6.55% |
| 2018 | 96.99% | 3.01% |
| 2019 | 97.38% | 2.62% |
| 2020 | 97.22% | 2.78% |
| 2021 | 96.46% | 3.54% |
Scada technician related jobs gender ratio
| Job title | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Scada Technician | 96% | 4% |
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Scada technician demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among scada technicians is White, which makes up 70.8% of all scada technicians. Comparatively, 10.4% of scada technicians are Hispanic or Latino and 8.0% of scada technicians are Asian.
- White, 70.8%
- Hispanic or Latino, 10.4%
- Asian, 8.0%
- Black or African American, 6.3%
- Unknown, 4.3%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.2%
Scada technician race
| Scada technician race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 70.8% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 10.4% |
| Asian | 8.0% |
| Black or African American | 6.3% |
| Unknown | 4.3% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.2% |
Scada technician race and ethnicity over time
See how scada technician racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Scada technician race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 73.17% | 7.08% | 7.89% | 9.54% |
| 2011 | 73.63% | 7.19% | 8.58% | 8.42% |
| 2012 | 72.65% | 7.60% | 8.91% | 8.56% |
| 2013 | 71.86% | 7.87% | 8.07% | 9.07% |
| 2014 | 73.05% | 6.71% | 8.38% | 9.25% |
| 2015 | 72.64% | 7.00% | 7.74% | 9.82% |
| 2016 | 71.43% | 7.41% | 8.23% | 10.18% |
| 2017 | 71.23% | 7.28% | 8.45% | 10.03% |
| 2018 | 74.49% | 5.93% | 7.53% | 9.83% |
| 2019 | 73.86% | 5.88% | 8.64% | 9.13% |
| 2020 | 73.04% | 5.70% | 8.67% | 9.86% |
| 2021 | 70.79% | 6.26% | 8.05% | 10.43% |
Scada technician wage gap by race
According to our data, white scada technicians have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Black or african american scada technicians have the lowest average salary at $54,820.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $54,950 |
| White | $56,612 |
| Black or African American | $54,820 |
| Asian | $56,144 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $55,742 |
Average scada technician age
See how the average age of scada technicians varies based on ethnicity and gender.
Male
Female
Scada technician age by race and gender
| Race | Male age | Female age |
|---|---|---|
| Unknown | 51 | |
| White | 54 | 52.5 |
| Black or African American | 52 | |
| Asian | 52 | 49.5 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 48 | 54.5 |
Scada technician age breakdown
The average age of scada technicians is 40+ years years old, representing 80% of the scada technician population.
Scada technician age breakdown
| Scada Technician Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 80% |
| 30-40 years | 13% |
| 20-30 years | 7% |
Scada technician educational attainment
The most common degree for scada technicians is associate degree, with 51% of scada technicians earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are bachelor's degree degree at 25% and bachelor's degree degree at 12%.
- Associate, 51%
- Bachelor's, 25%
- High School Diploma, 12%
- Master's, 6%
- Other Degrees, 6%
Scada technicians by degree level
| Scada technician degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Associate | 51% |
| Bachelor's | 25% |
| High School Diploma | 12% |
| Master's | 6% |
| Other Degrees | 6% |
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Scada technician wage gap by degree level
According to the data, scada technicians with a Associate degree earn more than those without, at $55,833 annually. With a Bachelor's degree, scada technicians earn a median annual income of $55,454 compared to $54,616 for scada technicians with an High School Diploma degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| High School Diploma or Less | $54,616 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $55,454 |
| Some College/ Associate Degree | $55,833 |
Scada technician employment statistics
Most scada technicians work for a private in the energy industry.
Company size where scada technicians work
Below, you can see the size of companies where scada technicians work.
Scada technician jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 12% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 23% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 16% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 12% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 28% |
| > 10,000 employees | 10% |
Scada technician jobs by company type
Employees with the scada technician job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most scada technicians prefer to work at private companies over public companies.
Scada technician jobs by sector
| Company type | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Public | 26% |
| Private | 56% |
| Government | 18% |
Scada technician jobs by industry
The most common industries for scada technicians are energy, government and manufacturing.
Scada technician industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Energy | 31% |
| Government | 14% |
| Fortune 500 | 13% |
| Manufacturing | 12% |
| Utilities | 10% |
| Construction | 8% |
| Technology | 4% |
| Media | 1% |
| Transportation | 1% |
| Telecommunication | 1% |
| Internet | 1% |
| Professional | 1% |
| Agriculture | 1% |
Scada technician turnover and employment statistics
Scada technician unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for scada technicians between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Scada technician unemployment rate by year
| Year | Scada 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 | 2.08% |
| 2019 | 3.66% |
| 2020 | 4.65% |
| 2021 | 4.69% |
Average scada technician tenure
The average scada technician stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 124 scada technicians resumes in Zippia's database.
Scada technician tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 23% |
| 1-2 years | 21% |
| 3-4 years | 9% |
| 5-7 years | 23% |
| 8-10 years | 8% |
| 11+ years | 17% |
Scada technician LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of scada 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 |
|---|---|---|
| GIS Mapping Technician | 4.94% | 7,686 |
| Die Designer | 5.61% | 45,135 |
| Structural Drafter | 5.82% | 4,685 |
| Heat Transfer Technician | 6.29% | 12,864 |
| Scada Technician | 8.40% | - |
Similar scada technician jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| GIS Mapping Technician | 4.94% | 7,686 |
| Die Designer | 5.61% | 45,135 |
| Structural Drafter | 5.82% | 4,685 |
| Heat Transfer Technician | 6.29% | 12,864 |
Foreign languages spoken by scada technicians
- Spanish, 100.0%
Scada technician languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 100.0% |