Solar thermal technician demographics and statistics in the US
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Solar thermal technician demographics by:
Solar thermal technician gender statistics
3.9% of solar thermal technicians are women and 96.1% of solar thermal technicians are men.
- Male, 96.1%
- Female, 3.9%
Solar thermal technician gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Male | 96.1% |
| Female | 3.9% |
Solar thermal technician gender pay gap
Women earn 95¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$46,302
Female income
$44,096
Solar thermal technician gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in solar thermal technician positions over time. Currently, 3.9% of solar thermal technicians are female.
Solar thermal technician gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 96.26% | 3.74% |
| 2011 | 95.99% | 4.01% |
| 2012 | 92.10% | 7.90% |
| 2013 | 96.23% | 3.77% |
| 2014 | 95.53% | 4.47% |
| 2015 | 94.57% | 5.43% |
| 2016 | 94.19% | 5.81% |
| 2017 | 92.99% | 7.01% |
| 2018 | 94.83% | 5.17% |
| 2019 | 95.16% | 4.84% |
| 2020 | 86.95% | 13.05% |
| 2021 | 96.05% | 3.95% |
Solar thermal technician related jobs gender ratio
| Job title | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Solar Thermal Technician | 96% | 4% |
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Solar thermal technician demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among solar thermal technicians is White, which makes up 55.4% of all solar thermal technicians. Comparatively, 19.5% of solar thermal technicians are Hispanic or Latino and 15.5% of solar thermal technicians are Black or African American.
- White, 55.4%
- Hispanic or Latino, 19.5%
- Black or African American, 15.5%
- Unknown, 6.7%
- Asian, 1.8%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 1.1%
Solar thermal technician race
| Solar thermal technician race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 55.4% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 19.5% |
| Black or African American | 15.5% |
| Unknown | 6.7% |
| Asian | 1.8% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 1.1% |
Solar thermal technician race and ethnicity over time
See how solar thermal technician racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Solar thermal technician race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 67.40% | 11.12% | 1.86% | 17.11% |
| 2011 | 65.78% | 11.23% | 1.45% | 16.37% |
| 2012 | 68.48% | 11.28% | 2.21% | 14.50% |
| 2013 | 66.65% | 10.27% | 2.29% | 17.26% |
| 2014 | 64.76% | 10.17% | 3.12% | 19.39% |
| 2015 | 62.56% | 11.42% | 3.06% | 19.40% |
| 2016 | 60.02% | 12.28% | 3.05% | 20.74% |
| 2017 | 62.03% | 11.86% | 2.96% | 20.43% |
| 2018 | 62.90% | 9.28% | 2.76% | 21.11% |
| 2019 | 59.75% | 11.29% | 2.80% | 22.88% |
| 2020 | 57.01% | 14.75% | 2.36% | 20.54% |
| 2021 | 55.37% | 15.47% | 1.82% | 19.50% |
Solar thermal technician wage gap by race
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $45,247 |
| White | $46,137 |
| Black or African American | $43,226 |
| Asian | $51,697 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $45,621 |
Average solar thermal technician age
See how the average age of solar thermal technicians varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Solar thermal technician age by race and gender
| Race | Male age | Female age |
|---|---|---|
| Unknown | 38 | |
| White | 32 | |
| Black or African American | 29 | |
| Hispanic or Latino | 35 |
Solar thermal technician age breakdown
The average age of solar thermal technicians is 40+ years years old, representing 35% of the solar thermal technician population.
Solar thermal technician age breakdown
| Solar Thermal Technician Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 35% |
| 30-40 years | 27% |
| 20-30 years | 35% |
Solar thermal technician educational attainment
The most common degree for solar thermal technicians is high school diploma, with 29% of solar thermal technicians earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are associate degree degree at 29% and associate degree degree at 27%.
- High School Diploma, 29%
- Associate, 29%
- Bachelor's, 27%
- Diploma, 5%
- Other Degrees, 10%
Solar thermal technicians by degree level
| Solar thermal technician degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| High School Diploma | 29% |
| Associate | 29% |
| Bachelor's | 27% |
| Diploma | 5% |
| Other Degrees | 10% |
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Solar thermal technician wage gap by degree level
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| Master's Degree | $50,394 |
| High School Diploma or Less | $42,901 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $53,339 |
| Some College/ Associate Degree | $49,009 |
Solar thermal technician employment statistics
Company size where solar thermal technicians work
Below, you can see the size of companies where solar thermal technicians work.
Solar thermal technician jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 8% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 12% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 23% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 31% |
| > 10,000 employees | 27% |
Solar thermal technician jobs by industry
The most common industries for solar thermal technicians are manufacturing, technology and professional.
Solar thermal technician industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Manufacturing | 30% |
| Fortune 500 | 13% |
| Technology | 13% |
| Professional | 10% |
| Retail | 7% |
| Transportation | 7% |
| Agriculture | 3% |
| Start-up | 3% |
| Utilities | 3% |
| Health Care | 3% |
| Real Estate | 3% |
| Energy | 3% |
Solar thermal technician turnover and employment statistics
Solar thermal technician unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for solar thermal technicians between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Solar thermal technician unemployment rate by year
| Year | Solar thermal technician unemployment rate |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 16.57% |
| 2011 | 14.50% |
| 2012 | 12.25% |
| 2013 | 12.16% |
| 2014 | 11.61% |
| 2015 | 10.67% |
| 2016 | 8.20% |
| 2017 | 6.67% |
| 2018 | 4.19% |
| 2019 | 3.92% |
| 2020 | 8.13% |
| 2021 | 6.12% |
Average solar thermal technician tenure
The average solar thermal technician stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 80 solar thermal technicians resumes in Zippia's database.
Solar thermal technician tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 29% |
| 1-2 years | 30% |
| 3-4 years | 17% |
| 5-7 years | 16% |
| 8-10 years | 2% |
| 11+ years | 6% |
Solar thermal technician LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of solar thermal 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Fence Installer | 2.28% | 15,095 |
| Hydraulic Elevator Constructor | 3.71% | 723 |
| Paint Crew Person | 4.29% | 94,367 |
| Home Inspector | 5.17% | 55,491 |
| Solar Thermal Technician | 5.18% | - |
Similar solar thermal technician jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Fence Installer | 2.28% | 15,095 |
| Hydraulic Elevator Constructor | 3.71% | 723 |
| Paint Crew Person | 4.29% | 94,367 |
| Home Inspector | 5.17% | 55,491 |
Foreign languages spoken by solar thermal technicians
- Spanish, 100.0%
Solar thermal technician languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 100.0% |