Signal technician demographics and statistics in the US
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Signal technician gender statistics
15.2% of signal technicians are women and 84.8% of signal technicians are men.
- Male, 84.8%
- Female, 15.2%
Signal technician gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Male | 84.8% |
| Female | 15.2% |
Signal technician gender pay gap
Women earn 94¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$52,681
Female income
$49,521
Signal technician gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in signal technician positions over time. Currently, 15.2% of signal technicians are female.
Signal technician gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 84.19% | 15.81% |
| 2011 | 82.86% | 17.14% |
| 2012 | 85.15% | 14.85% |
| 2013 | 87.86% | 12.14% |
| 2014 | 87.20% | 12.80% |
| 2015 | 88.39% | 11.61% |
| 2016 | 89.35% | 10.65% |
| 2017 | 88.13% | 11.87% |
| 2018 | 86.26% | 13.74% |
| 2019 | 83.48% | 16.52% |
| 2020 | 81.45% | 18.55% |
| 2021 | 84.77% | 15.23% |
Signal technician related jobs gender ratio
We compared signal technicians with similar job titles to see how gender ratios vary. As you can see, broadcast maintenance engineer and audio installer have the biggest gender ratio gaps.
| Job title | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Photographer Helper | 18% | 82% |
| Studio Associate | 23% | 77% |
| Photography Internship | 30% | 70% |
| Signal Technician | 85% | 15% |
| News Cameraman | 95% | 5% |
| Audio Installer | 95% | 5% |
| Broadcast Maintenance Engineer | 98% | 2% |
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Signal technician demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among signal technicians is White, which makes up 62.2% of all signal technicians. Comparatively, 15.7% of signal technicians are Hispanic or Latino and 10.5% of signal technicians are Black or African American.
- White, 62.2%
- Hispanic or Latino, 15.7%
- Black or African American, 10.5%
- Unknown, 6.2%
- Asian, 5.0%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.4%
Signal technician race
| Signal technician race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 62.2% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 15.7% |
| Black or African American | 10.5% |
| Unknown | 6.2% |
| Asian | 5.0% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.4% |
Signal technician race and ethnicity over time
See how signal technician racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Signal technician race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 67.18% | 11.22% | 4.53% | 13.99% |
| 2011 | 65.15% | 13.26% | 3.80% | 16.02% |
| 2012 | 66.92% | 10.72% | 4.30% | 15.65% |
| 2013 | 66.80% | 10.68% | 4.38% | 16.04% |
| 2014 | 64.04% | 12.64% | 4.49% | 15.11% |
| 2015 | 65.71% | 8.99% | 5.41% | 17.35% |
| 2016 | 64.91% | 10.34% | 5.16% | 17.11% |
| 2017 | 64.94% | 11.12% | 3.95% | 16.66% |
| 2018 | 66.65% | 10.35% | 4.95% | 15.53% |
| 2019 | 67.84% | 9.20% | 4.25% | 15.83% |
| 2020 | 63.26% | 10.17% | 5.54% | 14.87% |
| 2021 | 62.22% | 10.48% | 4.99% | 15.69% |
Signal technician wage gap by race
According to our data, unknown signal technicians have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Black or african american signal technicians have the lowest average salary at $51,682.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $54,362 |
| White | $52,606 |
| Black or African American | $51,682 |
| Asian | $52,721 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $52,075 |
Average signal technician age
See how the average age of signal technicians varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Signal technician age by race and gender
| Race | Male age | Female age |
|---|---|---|
| Unknown | 35 | |
| White | 41 | 42.5 |
| Black or African American | 46.5 | |
| Asian | 40 | |
| Hispanic or Latino | 40.5 |
Signal technician age breakdown
The average age of signal technicians is 40+ years years old, representing 54% of the signal technician population.
Signal technician age breakdown
| Signal Technician Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 54% |
| 30-40 years | 31% |
| 20-30 years | 16% |
Signal technician educational attainment
The most common degree for signal technicians is associate degree, with 42% of signal technicians earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are high school diploma degree at 23% and high school diploma degree at 19%.
- Associate, 42%
- High School Diploma, 23%
- Bachelor's, 19%
- Diploma, 6%
- Other Degrees, 10%
Signal technicians by degree level
| Signal technician degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Associate | 42% |
| High School Diploma | 23% |
| Bachelor's | 19% |
| Diploma | 6% |
| Other Degrees | 10% |
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Signal technician wage gap by degree level
According to the data, signal technicians with a Bachelor's degree earn more than those without, at $53,777 annually. With a Associate degree, signal technicians earn a median annual income of $51,749 compared to $48,617 for signal technicians with an High School Diploma degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| High School Diploma or Less | $48,617 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $53,777 |
| Some College/ Associate Degree | $51,749 |
Signal technician employment statistics
Most signal technicians work for a private in the government industry.
Company size where signal technicians work
Below, you can see the size of companies where signal technicians work.
Signal technician jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 4% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 11% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 30% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 5% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 30% |
| > 10,000 employees | 19% |
Signal technician jobs by company type
Employees with the signal technician job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most signal technicians prefer to work at private companies over government companies.
Signal technician jobs by sector
| Company type | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 3% |
| Public | 14% |
| Private | 42% |
| Government | 41% |
Signal technician jobs by industry
The most common industries for signal technicians are government, transportation and professional.
Signal technician industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Government | 35% |
| Transportation | 13% |
| Fortune 500 | 8% |
| Professional | 8% |
| Construction | 6% |
| Manufacturing | 5% |
| Telecommunication | 4% |
| Non Profits | 4% |
| Technology | 4% |
| Education | 3% |
| Media | 3% |
| Finance | 3% |
| Real Estate | 1% |
| Health Care | 1% |
| Hospitality | 1% |
| Insurance | 1% |
Signal technician turnover and employment statistics
Signal technician unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for signal technicians between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Signal technician unemployment rate by year
| Year | Signal technician unemployment rate |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 7.87% |
| 2011 | 6.95% |
| 2012 | 6.61% |
| 2013 | 7.48% |
| 2014 | 5.24% |
| 2015 | 4.77% |
| 2016 | 4.60% |
| 2017 | 4.86% |
| 2018 | 2.67% |
| 2019 | 6.09% |
| 2020 | 13.00% |
| 2021 | 13.00% |
Average signal technician tenure
The average signal technician stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 181 signal technicians resumes in Zippia's database.
Signal technician tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 14% |
| 1-2 years | 29% |
| 3-4 years | 20% |
| 5-7 years | 21% |
| 8-10 years | 4% |
| 11+ years | 13% |
Signal technician LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of signal 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Live Truck Technician | 7.31% | 44,718 |
| Signal Technician | 7.56% | - |
| Fashion Photographer | 8.13% | 3,612 |
| Content Editor | 11.70% | 18,586 |
| Graphic Designer/Production | 12.14% | 95,831 |
| Kitchen Designer | 17.34% | 56,831 |
| Actor | 23.07% | 218 |
Similar signal technician jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Live Truck Technician | 7.31% | 44,718 |
| Fashion Photographer | 8.13% | 3,612 |
| Content Editor | 11.70% | 18,586 |
| Graphic Designer/Production | 12.14% | 95,831 |
| Kitchen Designer | 17.34% | 56,831 |
| Actor | 23.07% | 218 |
Foreign languages spoken by signal technicians
The most common foreign language among signal technicians is Spanish at 37.5%. The second-most popular foreign language spoken is Chinese at 12.5% and German is the third-most popular at 12.5%.
- Spanish, 37.5%
- Chinese, 12.5%
- German, 12.5%
- Japanese, 12.5%
- French, 12.5%
- Other, 12.5%
Signal technician languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 37.5% |
| Chinese | 12.5% |
| German | 12.5% |
| Japanese | 12.5% |
| French | 12.5% |
| Other | 12.5% |