Senior environmental technician demographics and statistics in the US
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Senior environmental technician gender statistics
18.4% of senior environmental technicians are women and 81.6% of senior environmental technicians are men.
- Male, 81.6%
- Female, 18.4%
Senior environmental technician gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Male | 81.6% |
| Female | 18.4% |
Senior environmental technician gender pay gap
Women earn 94¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$59,929
Female income
$56,092
Senior environmental technician gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in senior environmental technician positions over time. Currently, 18.4% of senior environmental technicians are female.
Senior environmental technician gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 84.34% | 15.66% |
| 2011 | 82.70% | 17.30% |
| 2012 | 82.39% | 17.61% |
| 2013 | 84.49% | 15.51% |
| 2014 | 83.22% | 16.78% |
| 2015 | 83.24% | 16.76% |
| 2016 | 82.88% | 17.12% |
| 2017 | 83.67% | 16.33% |
| 2018 | 83.88% | 16.12% |
| 2019 | 80.82% | 19.18% |
| 2020 | 82.62% | 17.38% |
| 2021 | 81.60% | 18.40% |
Senior environmental technician related jobs gender ratio
We compared senior environmental 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% |
| Senior Environmental Technician | 82% | 18% |
| Hot Cell Technician | 97% | 3% |
| Chemical Compounder | 98% | 2% |
| Precision Crop Manager | 98% | 2% |
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Senior environmental technician demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among senior environmental technicians is White, which makes up 56.3% of all senior environmental technicians. Comparatively, 16.8% of senior environmental technicians are Hispanic or Latino and 10.5% of senior environmental technicians are Asian.
- White, 56.3%
- Hispanic or Latino, 16.8%
- Asian, 10.5%
- Black or African American, 9.5%
- Unknown, 5.9%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 1.0%
Senior environmental technician race
| Senior environmental technician race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 56.3% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 16.8% |
| Asian | 10.5% |
| Black or African American | 9.5% |
| Unknown | 5.9% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 1.0% |
Senior environmental technician race and ethnicity over time
See how senior environmental technician racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Senior environmental technician race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 67.11% | 7.70% | 8.61% | 12.77% |
| 2011 | 64.19% | 9.48% | 10.03% | 12.04% |
| 2012 | 65.91% | 8.56% | 10.00% | 11.59% |
| 2013 | 63.77% | 9.29% | 10.08% | 12.92% |
| 2014 | 63.95% | 9.15% | 10.35% | 12.65% |
| 2015 | 62.58% | 8.96% | 9.95% | 14.31% |
| 2016 | 63.11% | 9.55% | 10.02% | 13.55% |
| 2017 | 60.88% | 8.21% | 10.59% | 15.79% |
| 2018 | 61.64% | 7.90% | 11.57% | 14.52% |
| 2019 | 63.04% | 7.59% | 10.15% | 14.71% |
| 2020 | 58.77% | 9.76% | 10.64% | 13.93% |
| 2021 | 56.31% | 9.48% | 10.45% | 16.76% |
Senior environmental technician wage gap by race
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $62,027 |
| White | $59,810 |
| Black or African American | $58,962 |
| Asian | $58,823 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $60,080 |
Average senior environmental technician age
See how the average age of senior environmental technicians varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Female
Senior environmental technician age by race and gender
| Race | Male age | Female age |
|---|---|---|
| Black or African American | 35.5 | 38.5 |
| Unknown | 35 | 34 |
| Asian | 30 | 29 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 33 | 33 |
| White | 37 | 35 |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 39 |
Senior environmental technician age breakdown
The average age of senior environmental technicians is 40+ years years old, representing 40% of the senior environmental technician population.
Senior environmental technician age breakdown
| Senior Environmental Technician Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 40% |
| 30-40 years | 26% |
| 20-30 years | 33% |
Senior environmental technician educational attainment
The most common degree for senior environmental technicians is bachelor's degree, with 59% of senior environmental technicians earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are associate degree degree at 22% and associate degree degree at 9%.
- Bachelor's, 59%
- Associate, 22%
- High School Diploma, 9%
- Master's, 8%
- Other Degrees, 2%
Senior environmental technicians by degree level
| Senior environmental technician degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 59% |
| Associate | 22% |
| High School Diploma | 9% |
| Master's | 8% |
| Other Degrees | 2% |
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Senior environmental technician wage gap by degree level
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| Master's Degree | $66,093 |
| High School Diploma or Less | $51,042 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $54,052 |
| Some College/ Associate Degree | $57,313 |
Senior environmental technician employment statistics
Most senior environmental technicians work for a private in the government industry.
Company size where senior environmental technicians work
Below, you can see the size of companies where senior environmental technicians work.
Senior environmental technician jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 8% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 13% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 19% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 13% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 18% |
| > 10,000 employees | 29% |
Senior environmental technician jobs by company type
Employees with the senior environmental technician job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most senior environmental technicians prefer to work at private companies over public companies.
Senior environmental technician jobs by sector
| Company type | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 1% |
| Public | 36% |
| Private | 45% |
| Government | 18% |
Senior environmental technician jobs by industry
The most common industries for senior environmental technicians are government, manufacturing and professional.
Senior environmental technician industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Government | 15% |
| Fortune 500 | 15% |
| Manufacturing | 15% |
| Professional | 14% |
| Technology | 7% |
| Utilities | 6% |
| Construction | 5% |
| Pharmaceutical | 4% |
| Energy | 4% |
| Transportation | 3% |
| Finance | 3% |
| Health Care | 2% |
| Hospitality | 2% |
| Telecommunication | 2% |
| Education | 1% |
| Automotive | 1% |
| Non Profits | 1% |
| Real Estate | 1% |
| Retail | 1% |
Senior environmental technician turnover and employment statistics
Senior environmental technician unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for senior environmental technicians between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Senior environmental technician unemployment rate by year
| Year | Senior environmental technician unemployment rate |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 7.78% |
| 2011 | 6.41% |
| 2012 | 6.49% |
| 2013 | 6.74% |
| 2014 | 6.13% |
| 2015 | 4.16% |
| 2016 | 4.16% |
| 2017 | 4.43% |
| 2018 | 4.24% |
| 2019 | 3.68% |
| 2020 | 3.86% |
| 2021 | 4.42% |
Average senior environmental technician tenure
The average senior environmental technician stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 322 senior environmental technicians resumes in Zippia's database.
Senior environmental technician tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 11% |
| 1-2 years | 30% |
| 3-4 years | 16% |
| 5-7 years | 18% |
| 8-10 years | 8% |
| 11+ years | 17% |
Senior environmental technician LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of senior environmental 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Bacteriology Research Assistant | 5.71% | 46,210 |
| Agricultural Research Technician | 7.88% | 51,522 |
| Senior Environmental Technician | 8.16% | - |
| Chemist/Laboratory Technician | 9.49% | 47,259 |
Similar senior environmental technician jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Bacteriology Research Assistant | 5.71% | 46,210 |
| Agricultural Research Technician | 7.88% | 51,522 |
| Chemist/Laboratory Technician | 9.49% | 47,259 |
Foreign languages spoken by senior environmental technicians
The most common foreign language among senior environmental technicians is German at 40.0%. The second-most popular foreign language spoken is Portuguese at 20.0% and Italian is the third-most popular at 20.0%.
- German, 40.0%
- Portuguese, 20.0%
- Italian, 20.0%
- Spanish, 20.0%
Senior environmental technician languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| German | 40.0% |
| Portuguese | 20.0% |
| Italian | 20.0% |
| Spanish | 20.0% |