Scientific technician demographics and statistics in the US
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Scientific technician gender statistics
40.1% of scientific technicians are women and 59.9% of scientific technicians are men.
- Male, 59.9%
- Female, 40.1%
Scientific technician gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Male | 59.9% |
| Female | 40.1% |
Scientific technician gender pay gap
Women earn $1.01 for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$44,763
Female income
$45,423
Scientific technician gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in scientific technician positions over time. Currently, 40.1% of scientific technicians are female.
Scientific technician gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 61.51% | 38.49% |
| 2011 | 71.31% | 28.69% |
| 2012 | 63.18% | 36.82% |
| 2013 | 65.81% | 34.19% |
| 2014 | 62.66% | 37.34% |
| 2015 | 52.53% | 47.47% |
| 2016 | 58.33% | 41.67% |
| 2017 | 56.87% | 43.13% |
| 2018 | 59.02% | 40.98% |
| 2019 | 53.87% | 46.13% |
| 2020 | 57.19% | 42.81% |
| 2021 | 59.93% | 40.07% |
Scientific technician related jobs gender ratio
We compared scientific 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% |
| Scientific Technician | 60% | 40% |
| Hot Cell Technician | 97% | 3% |
| Chemical Compounder | 98% | 2% |
| Precision Crop Manager | 98% | 2% |
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Scientific technician demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among scientific technicians is White, which makes up 55.1% of all scientific technicians. Comparatively, 15.1% of scientific technicians are Hispanic or Latino and 13.0% of scientific technicians are Asian.
- White, 55.1%
- Hispanic or Latino, 15.1%
- Asian, 13.0%
- Black or African American, 8.8%
- Unknown, 5.9%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 2.1%
Scientific technician race
| Scientific technician race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 55.1% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 15.1% |
| Asian | 13.0% |
| Black or African American | 8.8% |
| Unknown | 5.9% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 2.1% |
Scientific technician race and ethnicity over time
See how scientific technician racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Scientific technician race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 68.17% | 6.25% | 12.87% | 10.33% |
| 2011 | 66.06% | 5.35% | 13.21% | 12.60% |
| 2012 | 59.92% | 4.66% | 14.32% | 14.40% |
| 2013 | 66.57% | 4.88% | 8.19% | 15.62% |
| 2014 | 68.06% | 7.27% | 9.84% | 11.09% |
| 2015 | 60.41% | 8.14% | 11.11% | 14.21% |
| 2016 | 65.18% | 4.16% | 8.70% | 16.15% |
| 2017 | 62.68% | 5.48% | 8.75% | 17.01% |
| 2018 | 61.12% | 5.96% | 9.97% | 16.15% |
| 2019 | 60.59% | 7.26% | 9.51% | 18.47% |
| 2020 | 55.44% | 9.53% | 10.66% | 17.67% |
| 2021 | 55.07% | 8.81% | 12.97% | 15.06% |
Scientific technician wage gap by race
According to our data, asian scientific technicians have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Unknown scientific technicians have the lowest average salary at $41,702.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $41,702 |
| White | $45,985 |
| Black or African American | $43,427 |
| Asian | $48,353 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $44,632 |
Average scientific technician age
See how the average age of scientific technicians varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Scientific 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 |
Scientific technician age breakdown
The average age of scientific technicians is 40+ years years old, representing 46% of the scientific technician population.
Scientific technician age breakdown
| Scientific Technician Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 46% |
| 30-40 years | 29% |
| 20-30 years | 25% |
Scientific technician educational attainment
The most common degree for scientific technicians is bachelor's degree, with 78% of scientific technicians earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are master's degree degree at 9% and master's degree degree at 8%.
- Bachelor's, 78%
- Master's, 9%
- Associate, 8%
- Doctorate, 2%
- Other Degrees, 3%
Scientific technicians by degree level
| Scientific technician degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 78% |
| Master's | 9% |
| Associate | 8% |
| Doctorate | 2% |
| Other Degrees | 3% |
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Scientific technician wage gap by degree level
According to the data, scientific technicians with a Bachelor's degree earn more than those without, at $40,932 annually. With a Associate degree, scientific technicians earn a median annual income of $36,520 compared to $35,716 for scientific technicians with an High School Diploma degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| High School Diploma or Less | $35,716 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $40,932 |
| Some College/ Associate Degree | $36,520 |
Scientific technician employment statistics
Most scientific technicians work for a private in the professional industry.
Company size where scientific technicians work
Below, you can see the size of companies where scientific technicians work.
Scientific technician jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 5% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 8% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 16% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 12% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 31% |
| > 10,000 employees | 27% |
Scientific technician jobs by company type
Employees with the scientific technician job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most scientific technicians prefer to work at private companies over public companies.
Scientific technician jobs by sector
| Company type | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 17% |
| Public | 29% |
| Private | 47% |
| Government | 7% |
Scientific technician jobs by industry
The most common industries for scientific technicians are professional, education and manufacturing.
Scientific technician industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Professional | 15% |
| Education | 15% |
| Fortune 500 | 11% |
| Manufacturing | 10% |
| Health Care | 9% |
| Pharmaceutical | 6% |
| Government | 6% |
| Technology | 6% |
| Energy | 4% |
| Retail | 4% |
| Transportation | 3% |
| Utilities | 3% |
| Finance | 1% |
| Automotive | 1% |
| Non Profits | 1% |
| Construction | 1% |
| Hospitality | 1% |
| Media | 1% |
Scientific technician turnover and employment statistics
Scientific technician unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for scientific technicians between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Scientific technician unemployment rate by year
| Year | Scientific 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 scientific technician tenure
The average scientific technician stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 362 scientific technicians resumes in Zippia's database.
Scientific technician tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 42% |
| 1-2 years | 24% |
| 3-4 years | 12% |
| 5-7 years | 12% |
| 8-10 years | 2% |
| 11+ years | 8% |
Scientific technician LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of scientific 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Technician | 5.71% | - |
| Food Science Technician | 7.88% | 58,701 |
| Solid Waste Analyst | 8.16% | 1,096 |
| Spectrograph Operator | 9.49% | 31,947 |
Similar scientific technician jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Food Science Technician | 7.88% | 58,701 |
| Solid Waste Analyst | 8.16% | 1,096 |
| Spectrograph Operator | 9.49% | 31,947 |
Foreign languages spoken by scientific technicians
The most common foreign language among scientific technicians is Spanish at 66.7%. The second-most popular foreign language spoken is Portuguese at 16.7% and French is the third-most popular at 16.7%.
- Spanish, 66.7%
- Portuguese, 16.7%
- French, 16.7%
Scientific technician languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 66.7% |
| Portuguese | 16.7% |
| French | 16.7% |
