Senior telecom technician demographics and statistics in the US
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Senior telecom technician gender statistics
8.9% of senior telecom technicians are women and 91.1% of senior telecom technicians are men.
- Male, 91.1%
- Female, 8.9%
Senior telecom technician gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Male | 91.1% |
| Female | 8.9% |
Senior telecom technician gender pay gap
Women earn 96¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$102,010
Female income
$98,332
Senior telecom technician gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in senior telecom technician positions over time. Currently, 8.9% of senior telecom technicians are female.
Senior telecom technician gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 87.20% | 12.80% |
| 2011 | 88.83% | 11.17% |
| 2012 | 89.18% | 10.82% |
| 2013 | 90.01% | 9.99% |
| 2014 | 89.31% | 10.69% |
| 2015 | 91.08% | 8.92% |
| 2016 | 90.54% | 9.46% |
| 2017 | 90.41% | 9.59% |
| 2018 | 90.21% | 9.79% |
| 2019 | 92.13% | 7.87% |
| 2020 | 92.29% | 7.71% |
| 2021 | 91.06% | 8.94% |
Senior telecom technician related jobs gender ratio
We compared senior telecom technicians with similar job titles to see how gender ratios vary. As you can see, cable television technician and electric motor mechanic have the biggest gender ratio gaps.
| Job title | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Facility Examiner | 27% | 73% |
| Senior Telecom Technician | 91% | 9% |
| Radio Repairman | 98% | 2% |
| Electric Motor Mechanic | 99% | 1% |
| Cable Television Technician | 99% | 1% |
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Senior telecom technician demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among senior telecom technicians is White, which makes up 56.9% of all senior telecom technicians. Comparatively, 18.3% of senior telecom technicians are Hispanic or Latino and 13.1% of senior telecom technicians are Black or African American.
- White, 56.9%
- Hispanic or Latino, 18.3%
- Black or African American, 13.1%
- Asian, 6.3%
- Unknown, 4.8%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.6%
Senior telecom technician race
| Senior telecom technician race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 56.9% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 18.3% |
| Black or African American | 13.1% |
| Asian | 6.3% |
| Unknown | 4.8% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.6% |
Senior telecom technician race and ethnicity over time
See how senior telecom technician racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Senior telecom technician race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 65.42% | 12.25% | 4.13% | 16.17% |
| 2011 | 66.34% | 11.64% | 3.93% | 15.22% |
| 2012 | 64.70% | 12.02% | 4.24% | 16.11% |
| 2013 | 64.25% | 12.73% | 4.99% | 14.99% |
| 2014 | 64.70% | 12.58% | 4.26% | 15.52% |
| 2015 | 62.87% | 11.91% | 5.00% | 17.50% |
| 2016 | 62.57% | 12.08% | 5.01% | 17.94% |
| 2017 | 61.91% | 12.73% | 5.75% | 17.22% |
| 2018 | 61.29% | 11.07% | 4.76% | 19.85% |
| 2019 | 61.92% | 11.10% | 4.81% | 18.84% |
| 2020 | 59.79% | 12.09% | 4.34% | 19.04% |
| 2021 | 56.95% | 13.07% | 6.27% | 18.32% |
Senior telecom technician wage gap by race
According to our data, unknown senior telecom technicians have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Asian senior telecom technicians have the lowest average salary at $97,287.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $105,614 |
| White | $103,974 |
| Black or African American | $99,964 |
| Asian | $97,287 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $103,437 |
Average senior telecom technician age
See how the average age of senior telecom technicians varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Senior telecom technician age by race and gender
| Race | Male age | Female age |
|---|---|---|
| Unknown | 40 | |
| White | 47 | 48 |
| Black or African American | 45.5 | 50 |
| Asian | 48 | |
| Hispanic or Latino | 42.5 | 44 |
Senior telecom technician age breakdown
The average age of senior telecom technicians is 40+ years years old, representing 67% of the senior telecom technician population.
Senior telecom technician age breakdown
| Senior Telecom Technician Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 67% |
| 30-40 years | 20% |
| 20-30 years | 13% |
Senior telecom technician educational attainment
The most common degree for senior telecom technicians is bachelor's degree, with 40% of senior telecom technicians earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are associate degree degree at 40% and associate degree degree at 10%.
- Bachelor's, 40%
- Associate, 40%
- Diploma, 10%
- High School Diploma, 8%
- Other Degrees, 2%
Senior telecom technicians by degree level
| Senior telecom technician degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 40% |
| Associate | 40% |
| Diploma | 10% |
| High School Diploma | 8% |
| Other Degrees | 2% |
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Senior telecom technician wage gap by degree level
According to the data, senior telecom technicians with a Associate degree earn more than those without, at $104,548 annually. With a Bachelor's degree, senior telecom technicians earn a median annual income of $104,016 compared to $97,787 for senior telecom technicians with an High School Diploma degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| High School Diploma or Less | $97,787 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $104,016 |
| Some College/ Associate Degree | $104,548 |
Senior telecom technician employment statistics
Most senior telecom technicians work for a private in the technology industry.
Company size where senior telecom technicians work
Below, you can see the size of companies where senior telecom technicians work.
Senior telecom technician jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 5% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 15% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 7% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 8% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 30% |
| > 10,000 employees | 35% |
Senior telecom technician jobs by company type
Employees with the senior telecom technician job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most senior telecom technicians prefer to work at private companies over public companies.
Senior telecom technician jobs by sector
| Company type | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 7% |
| Public | 35% |
| Private | 53% |
| Government | 5% |
Senior telecom technician jobs by industry
The most common industries for senior telecom technicians are technology, telecommunication and manufacturing.
Senior telecom technician industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Fortune 500 | 17% |
| Technology | 17% |
| Telecommunication | 14% |
| Manufacturing | 7% |
| Media | 6% |
| Professional | 6% |
| Education | 6% |
| Government | 4% |
| Insurance | 4% |
| Finance | 4% |
| Utilities | 3% |
| Pharmaceutical | 1% |
| Transportation | 1% |
| Start-up | 1% |
| Health Care | 1% |
| Real Estate | 1% |
| Retail | 1% |
| Energy | 1% |
Senior telecom technician turnover and employment statistics
Senior telecom technician unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for senior telecom technicians between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Senior telecom technician unemployment rate by year
| Year | Senior telecom technician unemployment rate |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 7.46% |
| 2011 | 6.44% |
| 2012 | 6.31% |
| 2013 | 4.97% |
| 2014 | 4.71% |
| 2015 | 3.35% |
| 2016 | 5.60% |
| 2017 | 3.36% |
| 2018 | 2.03% |
| 2019 | 2.89% |
| 2020 | 3.52% |
| 2021 | 4.66% |
Average senior telecom technician tenure
The average senior telecom technician stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 139 senior telecom technicians resumes in Zippia's database.
Senior telecom technician tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 10% |
| 1-2 years | 32% |
| 3-4 years | 19% |
| 5-7 years | 11% |
| 8-10 years | 7% |
| 11+ years | 21% |
Senior telecom technician LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of senior telecom 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Car Alarm Installer | 3.37% | 21,937 |
| Security Installer | 4.35% | 59,796 |
| Cable Installation Technician | 4.78% | 90,389 |
| Senior Telecom Technician | 6.00% | - |
| ATM Servicer | 6.67% | 2,102 |
| Golf Cart Repairer | 7.96% | 5,647 |
Similar senior telecom technician jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Car Alarm Installer | 3.37% | 21,937 |
| Security Installer | 4.35% | 59,796 |
| Cable Installation Technician | 4.78% | 90,389 |
| ATM Servicer | 6.67% | 2,102 |
| Golf Cart Repairer | 7.96% | 5,647 |
Foreign languages spoken by senior telecom technicians
The most common foreign language among senior telecom technicians is Carrier at 66.7%. The second-most popular foreign language spoken is French at 16.7% and Spanish is the third-most popular at 16.7%.
- Carrier, 66.7%
- French, 16.7%
- Spanish, 16.7%
Senior telecom technician languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Carrier | 66.7% |
| French | 16.7% |
| Spanish | 16.7% |
