Scanning technician demographics and statistics in the US
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Scanning technician gender statistics
59.3% of scanning technicians are women and 40.7% of scanning technicians are men.
- Female, 59.3%
- Male, 40.7%
Scanning technician gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Female | 59.3% |
| Male | 40.7% |
Scanning technician gender pay gap
Women earn 97¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$38,067
Female income
$36,990
Scanning technician gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in scanning technician positions over time. Currently, 59.3% of scanning technicians are female.
Scanning technician gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 28.93% | 71.07% |
| 2011 | 30.18% | 69.82% |
| 2012 | 25.88% | 74.12% |
| 2013 | 25.53% | 74.47% |
| 2014 | 25.64% | 74.36% |
| 2015 | 25.24% | 74.76% |
| 2016 | 23.55% | 76.45% |
| 2017 | 23.86% | 76.14% |
| 2018 | 39.80% | 60.20% |
| 2019 | 37.86% | 62.14% |
| 2020 | 39.85% | 60.15% |
| 2021 | 40.71% | 59.29% |
Scanning technician related jobs gender ratio
We compared scanning 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% |
| Scanning Technician | 41% | 59% |
| Driver/Technician | 93% | 7% |
| Armorer Technician | 95% | 5% |
| Guitar Technician | 96% | 4% |
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Scanning technician demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among scanning technicians is White, which makes up 59.2% of all scanning technicians. Comparatively, 17.3% of scanning technicians are Hispanic or Latino and 9.4% of scanning technicians are Black or African American.
- White, 59.2%
- Hispanic or Latino, 17.3%
- Black or African American, 9.4%
- Asian, 8.6%
- Unknown, 4.2%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 1.3%
Scanning technician race
| Scanning technician race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 59.2% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 17.3% |
| Black or African American | 9.4% |
| Asian | 8.6% |
| Unknown | 4.2% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 1.3% |
Scanning technician race and ethnicity over time
See how scanning technician racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Scanning technician race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 58.92% | 13.33% | 7.23% | 17.55% |
| 2011 | 59.23% | 14.77% | 6.16% | 16.76% |
| 2012 | 61.13% | 12.69% | 6.24% | 16.46% |
| 2013 | 60.96% | 13.28% | 6.04% | 16.07% |
| 2014 | 63.02% | 12.27% | 6.88% | 14.91% |
| 2015 | 62.57% | 12.42% | 7.22% | 14.93% |
| 2016 | 65.20% | 11.29% | 6.76% | 13.97% |
| 2017 | 64.26% | 10.02% | 7.50% | 15.16% |
| 2018 | 64.47% | 10.04% | 6.70% | 15.96% |
| 2019 | 65.47% | 9.55% | 7.18% | 14.60% |
| 2020 | 63.96% | 9.85% | 6.20% | 14.95% |
| 2021 | 59.21% | 9.42% | 8.64% | 17.28% |
Scanning technician wage gap by race
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $38,566 |
| White | $37,203 |
| Black or African American | $37,053 |
| Asian | $40,286 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $37,325 |
Average scanning technician age
See how the average age of scanning technicians varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Female
Scanning technician age by race and gender
| Race | Male age | Female age |
|---|---|---|
| Black or African American | 46 | 44 |
| Unknown | 34 | 46.5 |
| Asian | 43 | 47 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 34 | 45 |
| White | 39 | 48 |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 47.5 |
Scanning technician age breakdown
The average age of scanning technicians is 40+ years years old, representing 66% of the scanning technician population.
Scanning technician age breakdown
| Scanning Technician Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 66% |
| 30-40 years | 25% |
| 20-30 years | 9% |
Scanning technician educational attainment
- Bachelor's, 36%
- Associate, 26%
- High School Diploma, 21%
- Diploma, 10%
- Other Degrees, 7%
Scanning technicians by degree level
| Scanning technician degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 36% |
| Associate | 26% |
| High School Diploma | 21% |
| Diploma | 10% |
| Other Degrees | 7% |
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Scanning technician wage gap by degree level
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| Master's Degree | $43,179 |
| High School Diploma or Less | $33,093 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $38,201 |
| Some College/ Associate Degree | $36,234 |
Scanning technician employment statistics
Most scanning technicians work for a private in the health care industry.
Company size where scanning technicians work
Below, you can see the size of companies where scanning technicians work.
Scanning technician jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 8% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 15% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 28% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 6% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 21% |
| > 10,000 employees | 23% |
Scanning technician jobs by company type
Employees with the scanning technician job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most scanning technicians prefer to work at private companies over public companies.
Scanning technician jobs by sector
| Company type | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 6% |
| Public | 23% |
| Private | 62% |
| Government | 9% |
Scanning technician jobs by industry
The most common industries for scanning technicians are health care, professional and technology.
Scanning technician industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Health Care | 18% |
| Professional | 10% |
| Fortune 500 | 10% |
| Technology | 9% |
| Government | 7% |
| Manufacturing | 6% |
| Finance | 6% |
| Education | 5% |
| Retail | 4% |
| Insurance | 4% |
| Internet | 3% |
| Hospitality | 3% |
| Media | 2% |
| Telecommunication | 2% |
| Construction | 2% |
| Non Profits | 2% |
| Transportation | 1% |
| Automotive | 1% |
| Utilities | 1% |
| Start-up | 1% |
| Real Estate | 1% |
| Energy | 1% |
Scanning technician turnover and employment statistics
Scanning technician unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for scanning technicians between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Scanning technician unemployment rate by year
| Year | Scanning technician unemployment rate |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 7.77% |
| 2011 | 6.79% |
| 2012 | 5.10% |
| 2013 | 5.49% |
| 2014 | 4.85% |
| 2015 | 3.93% |
| 2016 | 2.26% |
| 2017 | 2.65% |
| 2018 | 2.09% |
| 2019 | 1.90% |
| 2020 | 2.30% |
| 2021 | 3.29% |
Average scanning technician tenure
The average scanning technician stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 1,411 scanning technicians resumes in Zippia's database.
Scanning technician tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 38% |
| 1-2 years | 30% |
| 3-4 years | 10% |
| 5-7 years | 11% |
| 8-10 years | 5% |
| 11+ years | 5% |
Scanning technician LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of scanning 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Certified Pharmacist Technician | 5.02% | 113,033 |
| Dental Hygienist | 6.89% | 24,234 |
| Senior Medical Laboratory Technician | 8.24% | 82,360 |
| Scanning Technician | 9.29% | - |
| Optician Apprentice | 12.53% | 10,174 |
| Scrub Technician | 12.80% | 71,220 |
| Nuclear Cardiology Technologist | 21.93% | 48,928 |
Similar scanning technician jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Certified Pharmacist Technician | 5.02% | 113,033 |
| Dental Hygienist | 6.89% | 24,234 |
| Senior Medical Laboratory Technician | 8.24% | 82,360 |
| Optician Apprentice | 12.53% | 10,174 |
| Scrub Technician | 12.80% | 71,220 |
| Nuclear Cardiology Technologist | 21.93% | 48,928 |
Foreign languages spoken by scanning technicians
The most common foreign language among scanning technicians is Spanish at 60.0%. The second-most popular foreign language spoken is French at 4.4% and Hindi is the third-most popular at 4.4%.
- Spanish, 60.0%
- French, 4.4%
- Hindi, 4.4%
- Arabic, 4.4%
- Blackfoot, 2.2%
- Other, 24.6%
Scanning technician languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 60.0% |
| French | 4.4% |
| Hindi | 4.4% |
| Arabic | 4.4% |
| Blackfoot | 2.2% |
| Other | 24.6% |
