Senior medical laboratory technician demographics and statistics in the US
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Senior medical laboratory technician gender statistics
63.2% of senior medical laboratory technicians are women and 36.8% of senior medical laboratory technicians are men.
- Female, 63.2%
- Male, 36.8%
Senior medical laboratory technician gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Female | 63.2% |
| Male | 36.8% |
Senior medical laboratory technician gender pay gap
Women earn 97¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$55,060
Female income
$53,458
Senior medical laboratory technician gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in senior medical laboratory technician positions over time. Currently, 63.2% of senior medical laboratory technicians are female.
Senior medical laboratory technician gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 35.72% | 64.28% |
| 2011 | 33.63% | 66.37% |
| 2012 | 34.90% | 65.10% |
| 2013 | 33.48% | 66.52% |
| 2014 | 34.30% | 65.70% |
| 2015 | 34.60% | 65.40% |
| 2016 | 36.36% | 63.64% |
| 2017 | 35.32% | 64.68% |
| 2018 | 37.12% | 62.88% |
| 2019 | 38.95% | 61.05% |
| 2020 | 39.84% | 60.16% |
| 2021 | 36.84% | 63.16% |
Senior medical laboratory technician related jobs gender ratio
We compared senior medical laboratory 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% |
| Senior Medical Laboratory Technician | 37% | 63% |
| Driver/Technician | 93% | 7% |
| Armorer Technician | 95% | 5% |
| Guitar Technician | 96% | 4% |
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Senior medical laboratory technician demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among senior medical laboratory technicians is White, which makes up 54.5% of all senior medical laboratory technicians. Comparatively, 13.3% of senior medical laboratory technicians are Black or African American and 13.0% of senior medical laboratory technicians are Asian.
- White, 54.5%
- Black or African American, 13.3%
- Asian, 13.0%
- Hispanic or Latino, 12.8%
- Unknown, 5.5%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.9%
Senior medical laboratory technician race
| Senior medical laboratory technician race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 54.5% |
| Black or African American | 13.3% |
| Asian | 13.0% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 12.8% |
| Unknown | 5.5% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.9% |
Senior medical laboratory technician race and ethnicity over time
See how senior medical laboratory technician racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Senior medical laboratory technician race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 61.91% | 13.44% | 12.51% | 9.11% |
| 2011 | 62.00% | 13.44% | 12.55% | 8.35% |
| 2012 | 61.05% | 14.21% | 12.40% | 9.28% |
| 2013 | 61.47% | 13.66% | 12.44% | 9.50% |
| 2014 | 61.49% | 14.04% | 12.26% | 9.13% |
| 2015 | 59.50% | 15.45% | 12.43% | 9.24% |
| 2016 | 60.48% | 14.39% | 12.27% | 9.61% |
| 2017 | 59.77% | 14.06% | 12.49% | 10.61% |
| 2018 | 59.67% | 14.37% | 11.61% | 10.68% |
| 2019 | 57.46% | 14.49% | 13.80% | 11.03% |
| 2020 | 56.00% | 14.56% | 13.09% | 10.90% |
| 2021 | 54.52% | 13.33% | 13.03% | 12.84% |
Senior medical laboratory technician wage gap by race
According to our data, asian senior medical laboratory technicians have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Black or african american senior medical laboratory technicians have the lowest average salary at $52,676.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $54,432 |
| White | $55,377 |
| Black or African American | $52,676 |
| Asian | $57,956 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $54,988 |
Average senior medical laboratory technician age
See how the average age of senior medical laboratory technicians varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Female
Senior medical laboratory technician age by race and gender
| Race | Male age | Female age |
|---|---|---|
| Black or African American | 46 | 42 |
| Unknown | 35 | 39 |
| Asian | 43.5 | 45 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 38 | 38 |
| White | 41 | 48 |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 44.5 |
Senior medical laboratory technician age breakdown
The average age of senior medical laboratory technicians is 40+ years years old, representing 59% of the senior medical laboratory technician population.
Senior medical laboratory technician age breakdown
| Senior Medical Laboratory Technician Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 59% |
| 30-40 years | 23% |
| 20-30 years | 18% |
Senior medical laboratory technician educational attainment
The most common degree for senior medical laboratory technicians is bachelor's degree, with 44% of senior medical laboratory technicians earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are associate degree degree at 35% and associate degree degree at 10%.
- Bachelor's, 44%
- Associate, 35%
- Diploma, 10%
- Master's, 6%
- Other Degrees, 5%
Senior medical laboratory technicians by degree level
| Senior medical laboratory technician degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 44% |
| Associate | 35% |
| Diploma | 10% |
| Master's | 6% |
| Other Degrees | 5% |
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Senior medical laboratory technician wage gap by degree level
According to the data, senior medical laboratory technicians with a Master's degree earn more than those without, at $62,028 annually. With a Doctorate degree, senior medical laboratory technicians earn a median annual income of $61,259 compared to $60,097 for senior medical laboratory technicians with an Bachelor's degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| Master's Degree | $62,028 |
| High School Diploma or Less | $47,258 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $60,097 |
| Doctorate Degree | $61,259 |
| Some College/ Associate Degree | $53,616 |
Senior medical laboratory technician employment statistics
Most senior medical laboratory technicians work for a private in the health care industry.
Company size where senior medical laboratory technicians work
Below, you can see the size of companies where senior medical laboratory technicians work.
Senior medical laboratory technician jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 4% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 11% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 22% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 4% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 30% |
| > 10,000 employees | 28% |
Senior medical laboratory technician jobs by company type
Employees with the senior medical laboratory technician job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most senior medical laboratory technicians prefer to work at private companies over education companies.
Senior medical laboratory technician jobs by sector
| Company type | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 14% |
| Public | 11% |
| Private | 72% |
| Government | 3% |
Senior medical laboratory technician jobs by industry
The most common industries for senior medical laboratory technicians are health care, education and non profits.
Senior medical laboratory technician industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Health Care | 59% |
| Education | 11% |
| Non Profits | 7% |
| Manufacturing | 7% |
| Fortune 500 | 4% |
| Pharmaceutical | 2% |
| Government | 2% |
| Start-up | 2% |
| Utilities | 2% |
| Professional | 2% |
| Retail | 2% |
Senior medical laboratory technician turnover and employment statistics
Senior medical laboratory technician unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for senior medical laboratory technicians between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Senior medical laboratory technician unemployment rate by year
| Year | Senior medical laboratory technician unemployment rate |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 3.81% |
| 2011 | 3.25% |
| 2012 | 3.60% |
| 2013 | 3.61% |
| 2014 | 2.96% |
| 2015 | 2.58% |
| 2016 | 2.17% |
| 2017 | 1.79% |
| 2018 | 1.99% |
| 2019 | 1.76% |
| 2020 | 1.93% |
| 2021 | 1.96% |
Average senior medical laboratory technician tenure
The average senior medical laboratory technician stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 144 senior medical laboratory technicians resumes in Zippia's database.
Senior medical laboratory technician tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 4% |
| 1-2 years | 21% |
| 3-4 years | 19% |
| 5-7 years | 23% |
| 8-10 years | 10% |
| 11+ years | 24% |
Senior medical laboratory technician LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of senior medical laboratory 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Assistant Lead Technician | 5.02% | 58,349 |
| Pediatric Dental Hygienist | 6.89% | 39,062 |
| Senior Medical Laboratory Technician | 8.24% | - |
| Medical Language Specialist | 9.29% | 71,209 |
| American Board Of Opticianry Certified Optician | 12.53% | 38,888 |
| Operating Room Technician | 12.80% | 96,065 |
| Medical Radiation Dosimetrist | 21.93% | 48,089 |
Similar senior medical laboratory technician jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Assistant Lead Technician | 5.02% | 58,349 |
| Pediatric Dental Hygienist | 6.89% | 39,062 |
| Medical Language Specialist | 9.29% | 71,209 |
| American Board Of Opticianry Certified Optician | 12.53% | 38,888 |
| Operating Room Technician | 12.80% | 96,065 |
| Medical Radiation Dosimetrist | 21.93% | 48,089 |
Foreign languages spoken by senior medical laboratory technicians
- Chinese, 100.0%
Senior medical laboratory technician languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Chinese | 100.0% |
