Soil technician demographics and statistics in the US
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Soil technician gender statistics
13.7% of soil technicians are women and 86.3% of soil technicians are men.
- Male, 86.3%
- Female, 13.7%
Soil technician gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Male | 86.3% |
| Female | 13.7% |
Soil technician gender pay gap
Women earn $1.02 for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$36,206
Female income
$36,809
Soil technician gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in soil technician positions over time. Currently, 13.7% of soil technicians are female.
Soil technician gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 89.33% | 10.67% |
| 2011 | 89.01% | 10.99% |
| 2012 | 88.72% | 11.28% |
| 2013 | 87.99% | 12.01% |
| 2014 | 87.20% | 12.80% |
| 2015 | 88.70% | 11.30% |
| 2016 | 85.83% | 14.17% |
| 2017 | 82.19% | 17.81% |
| 2018 | 87.25% | 12.75% |
| 2019 | 83.95% | 16.05% |
| 2020 | 85.89% | 14.11% |
| 2021 | 86.30% | 13.70% |
Soil technician related jobs gender ratio
We compared soil technicians with similar job titles to see how gender ratios vary. As you can see, procurement forester and field agronomist have the biggest gender ratio gaps.
| Job title | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Animal Behaviorist | 18% | 82% |
| Chronic Disease Epidemiologist | 25% | 75% |
| Collector Of Aquarium Specimens | 27% | 73% |
| Soil Technician | 86% | 14% |
| Forestry Consultant | 93% | 7% |
| Field Agronomist | 94% | 6% |
| Procurement Forester | 95% | 5% |
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Soil technician demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among soil technicians is White, which makes up 91.5% of all soil technicians. Comparatively, 3.2% of soil technicians are Unknown and 2.1% of soil technicians are Hispanic or Latino.
- White, 91.5%
- Unknown, 3.2%
- Hispanic or Latino, 2.1%
- Asian, 1.4%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 1.3%
- Black or African American, 0.5%
Soil technician race
| Soil technician race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 91.5% |
| Unknown | 3.2% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 2.1% |
| Asian | 1.4% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 1.3% |
| Black or African American | 0.5% |
Soil technician race and ethnicity over time
See how soil technician racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Soil technician race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 92.53% | 1.88% | 0.83% | 1.93% |
| 2011 | 89.21% | 1.85% | 0.55% | 3.76% |
| 2012 | 90.28% | 2.18% | 0.57% | 3.59% |
| 2013 | 90.89% | 1.62% | 1.65% | 2.75% |
| 2014 | 91.90% | 1.60% | 0.38% | 1.75% |
| 2015 | 93.85% | 1.69% | 0.91% | 2.09% |
| 2016 | 89.73% | 2.74% | 0.33% | 4.95% |
| 2017 | 91.61% | 1.61% | 1.03% | 2.33% |
| 2018 | 93.01% | 1.68% | 1.08% | 2.78% |
| 2019 | 91.17% | 1.05% | 1.33% | 3.71% |
| 2020 | 91.52% | 0.82% | 0.85% | 2.81% |
| 2021 | 91.51% | 0.49% | 1.39% | 2.13% |
Soil technician wage gap by race
According to our data, black or african american soil technicians have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Hispanic or latino soil technicians have the lowest average salary at $35,584.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $35,810 |
| White | $35,959 |
| Black or African American | $36,980 |
| Asian | $36,718 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $35,584 |
Soil technician age breakdown
The average age of soil technicians is 40+ years years old, representing 55% of the soil technician population.
Soil technician age breakdown
| Soil Technician Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 55% |
| 30-40 years | 28% |
| 20-30 years | 17% |
Soil technician educational attainment
The most common degree for soil technicians is bachelor's degree, with 63% of soil technicians earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are associate degree degree at 14% and associate degree degree at 13%.
- Bachelor's, 63%
- Associate, 14%
- High School Diploma, 13%
- Master's, 4%
- Other Degrees, 6%
Soil technicians by degree level
| Soil technician degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 63% |
| Associate | 14% |
| High School Diploma | 13% |
| Master's | 4% |
| Other Degrees | 6% |
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Soil technician wage gap by degree level
According to the data, soil technicians with a Doctorate degree earn more than those without, at $38,856 annually. With a Master's degree, soil technicians earn a median annual income of $36,127 compared to $34,509 for soil technicians with an Bachelor's degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| Master's Degree | $36,127 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $34,509 |
| Doctorate Degree | $38,856 |
Soil technician employment statistics
Most soil technicians work for a private in the professional industry.
Company size where soil technicians work
Below, you can see the size of companies where soil technicians work.
Soil technician jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 14% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 26% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 26% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 4% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 18% |
| > 10,000 employees | 13% |
Soil technician jobs by company type
Employees with the soil technician job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most soil technicians prefer to work at private companies over public companies.
Soil technician jobs by sector
| Company type | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 4% |
| Public | 10% |
| Private | 75% |
| Government | 10% |
Soil technician jobs by industry
The most common industries for soil technicians are professional, technology and government.
Soil technician industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Professional | 27% |
| Technology | 11% |
| Government | 9% |
| Construction | 9% |
| Manufacturing | 8% |
| Retail | 6% |
| Non Profits | 4% |
| Health Care | 3% |
| Hospitality | 3% |
| Energy | 3% |
| Education | 3% |
| Finance | 2% |
| Utilities | 2% |
| Start-up | 2% |
| Fortune 500 | 2% |
| Media | 1% |
| Internet | 1% |
| Transportation | 1% |
| Telecommunication | 1% |
| Real Estate | 1% |
| Agriculture | 1% |
| Insurance | 1% |
Soil technician turnover and employment statistics
Soil technician unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for soil technicians between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Soil technician unemployment rate by year
| Year | Soil technician unemployment rate |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 1.52% |
| 2011 | 2.99% |
| 2012 | 2.09% |
| 2013 | 2.01% |
| 2014 | 2.52% |
| 2015 | 2.45% |
| 2016 | 1.08% |
| 2017 | 0.82% |
| 2018 | 3.57% |
| 2019 | 1.22% |
| 2020 | 1.32% |
| 2021 | 1.38% |
Average soil technician tenure
The average soil technician stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 489 soil technicians resumes in Zippia's database.
Soil technician tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 31% |
| 1-2 years | 37% |
| 3-4 years | 13% |
| 5-7 years | 9% |
| 8-10 years | 4% |
| 11+ years | 5% |
Soil technician LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of soil 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Soil Technician | 8.40% | - |
| Junior Research Fellow | 8.45% | 61,504 |
| Genomics Scientist | 9.74% | 51,033 |
| Food Processing Scientist | 19.06% | 98,826 |
Similar soil technician jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Junior Research Fellow | 8.45% | 61,504 |
| Genomics Scientist | 9.74% | 51,033 |
| Food Processing Scientist | 19.06% | 98,826 |
Foreign languages spoken by soil technicians
The most common foreign language among soil technicians is Spanish at 77.8%. The second-most popular foreign language spoken is Russian at 5.6% and Urdu is the third-most popular at 5.6%.
- Spanish, 77.8%
- Russian, 5.6%
- Urdu, 5.6%
- Sami, 5.6%
- Hindi, 5.6%
Soil technician languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 77.8% |
| Russian | 5.6% |
| Urdu | 5.6% |
| Sami | 5.6% |
| Hindi | 5.6% |
