Science technician demographics and statistics in the US
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Science technician gender statistics
38.3% of science technicians are women and 61.7% of science technicians are men.
- Male, 61.7%
- Female, 38.3%
Science technician gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Male | 61.7% |
| Female | 38.3% |
Science technician gender pay gap
Women earn $1.01 for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$38,103
Female income
$38,537
Science technician gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in science technician positions over time. Currently, 38.3% of science technicians are female.
Science technician gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 63.22% | 36.78% |
| 2011 | 72.77% | 27.23% |
| 2012 | 64.86% | 35.14% |
| 2013 | 67.43% | 32.57% |
| 2014 | 64.34% | 35.66% |
| 2015 | 54.34% | 45.66% |
| 2016 | 60.09% | 39.91% |
| 2017 | 58.64% | 41.36% |
| 2018 | 60.77% | 39.23% |
| 2019 | 55.67% | 44.33% |
| 2020 | 58.96% | 41.04% |
| 2021 | 61.67% | 38.33% |
Science technician related jobs gender ratio
We compared science technicians with similar job titles to see how gender ratios vary. As you can see, precision crop manager and chemical compounder have the biggest gender ratio gaps.
| Job title | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Feed Research Aide | 13% | 87% |
| Taste Tester | 15% | 85% |
| Formula Technician | 27% | 73% |
| Science Technician | 62% | 38% |
| Hot Cell Technician | 97% | 3% |
| Chemical Compounder | 98% | 2% |
| Precision Crop Manager | 98% | 2% |
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Science technician demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among science technicians is White, which makes up 52.8% of all science technicians. Comparatively, 13.3% of science technicians are Hispanic or Latino and 12.8% of science technicians are Asian.
- White, 52.8%
- Hispanic or Latino, 13.3%
- Asian, 12.8%
- Black or African American, 12.6%
- Unknown, 6.1%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 2.4%
Science technician race
| Science technician race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 52.8% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 13.3% |
| Asian | 12.8% |
| Black or African American | 12.6% |
| Unknown | 6.1% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 2.4% |
Science technician race and ethnicity over time
See how science technician racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Science technician race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 65.91% | 10.04% | 12.67% | 8.53% |
| 2011 | 63.80% | 9.14% | 13.00% | 10.80% |
| 2012 | 57.66% | 8.45% | 14.11% | 12.60% |
| 2013 | 64.31% | 8.67% | 7.98% | 13.82% |
| 2014 | 65.80% | 11.06% | 9.63% | 9.29% |
| 2015 | 58.15% | 11.93% | 10.91% | 12.41% |
| 2016 | 62.92% | 7.95% | 8.50% | 14.35% |
| 2017 | 60.43% | 9.27% | 8.54% | 15.21% |
| 2018 | 58.86% | 9.75% | 9.76% | 14.35% |
| 2019 | 58.34% | 11.05% | 9.30% | 16.67% |
| 2020 | 53.18% | 13.32% | 10.45% | 15.87% |
| 2021 | 52.81% | 12.60% | 12.77% | 13.26% |
Science technician wage gap by race
According to our data, asian science technicians have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Unknown science technicians have the lowest average salary at $36,070.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $36,070 |
| White | $38,905 |
| Black or African American | $37,220 |
| Asian | $40,446 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $38,017 |
Average science technician age
See how the average age of science technicians varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Science technician age by race and gender
| Race | Male age | Female age |
|---|---|---|
| White | 44 | 34.5 |
| Black or African American | 40 | |
| Asian | 33.5 | 37 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 33 |
Science technician age breakdown
The average age of science technicians is 40+ years years old, representing 46% of the science technician population.
Science technician age breakdown
| Science Technician Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 46% |
| 30-40 years | 29% |
| 20-30 years | 25% |
Science technician educational attainment
The most common degree for science technicians is bachelor's degree, with 69% of science technicians earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are associate degree degree at 14% and associate degree degree at 11%.
- Bachelor's, 69%
- Associate, 14%
- Master's, 11%
- High School Diploma, 3%
- Other Degrees, 3%
Science technicians by degree level
| Science technician degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 69% |
| Associate | 14% |
| Master's | 11% |
| High School Diploma | 3% |
| Other Degrees | 3% |
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Science technician wage gap by degree level
According to the data, science technicians with a Bachelor's degree earn more than those without, at $35,554 annually. With a Associate degree, science technicians earn a median annual income of $32,551 compared to $31,995 for science technicians with an High School Diploma degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| High School Diploma or Less | $31,995 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $35,554 |
| Some College/ Associate Degree | $32,551 |
Science technician employment statistics
Most science technicians work for a private in the education industry.
Company size where science technicians work
Below, you can see the size of companies where science technicians work.
Science technician jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 7% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 14% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 20% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 7% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 22% |
| > 10,000 employees | 29% |
Science technician jobs by company type
Employees with the science technician job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most science technicians prefer to work at private companies over education companies.
Science technician jobs by sector
| Company type | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 28% |
| Public | 20% |
| Private | 31% |
| Government | 20% |
Science technician jobs by industry
The most common industries for science technicians are education, government and professional.
Science technician industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 24% |
| Government | 15% |
| Fortune 500 | 11% |
| Professional | 10% |
| Manufacturing | 9% |
| Technology | 6% |
| Health Care | 5% |
| Non Profits | 4% |
| Pharmaceutical | 3% |
| Energy | 3% |
| Finance | 2% |
| Media | 2% |
| Retail | 2% |
| Transportation | 1% |
| Start-up | 1% |
| Agriculture | 1% |
| Construction | 1% |
| Hospitality | 1% |
| Insurance | 1% |
Science technician turnover and employment statistics
Science technician unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for science technicians between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Science technician unemployment rate by year
| Year | Science technician unemployment rate |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 3.75% |
| 2011 | 5.02% |
| 2012 | 7.52% |
| 2013 | 8.70% |
| 2014 | 4.05% |
| 2015 | 3.80% |
| 2016 | 6.33% |
| 2017 | 5.32% |
| 2018 | 2.11% |
| 2019 | 3.68% |
| 2020 | 5.77% |
| 2021 | 5.97% |
Average science technician tenure
The average science technician stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 1,511 science technicians resumes in Zippia's database.
Science technician tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 26% |
| 1-2 years | 28% |
| 3-4 years | 17% |
| 5-7 years | 14% |
| 8-10 years | 6% |
| 11+ years | 10% |
Science technician LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of science 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Science Technician | 5.71% | - |
| Food Products Tester | 7.88% | 56,154 |
| Section Plotter Operator | 8.16% | 26,642 |
| Formula Technician | 9.49% | 24,839 |
Similar science technician jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Food Products Tester | 7.88% | 56,154 |
| Section Plotter Operator | 8.16% | 26,642 |
| Formula Technician | 9.49% | 24,839 |
Foreign languages spoken by science technicians
The most common foreign language among science technicians is Spanish at 49.4%. The second-most popular foreign language spoken is French at 10.4% and Chinese is the third-most popular at 7.8%.
- Spanish, 49.4%
- French, 10.4%
- Chinese, 7.8%
- Mandarin, 6.5%
- German, 5.2%
- Other, 20.7%
Science technician languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 49.4% |
| French | 10.4% |
| Chinese | 7.8% |
| Mandarin | 6.5% |
| German | 5.2% |
| Other | 20.7% |
