Solder technician demographics and statistics in the US
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Solder technician gender statistics
46.7% of solder technicians are women and 53.3% of solder technicians are men.
- Male, 53.3%
- Female, 46.7%
Solder technician gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Male | 53.3% |
| Female | 46.7% |
Solder technician gender pay gap
Women earn 96¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$33,640
Female income
$32,157
Solder technician gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in solder technician positions over time. Currently, 46.7% of solder technicians are female.
Solder technician gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 45.37% | 54.63% |
| 2011 | 45.21% | 54.79% |
| 2012 | 47.17% | 52.83% |
| 2013 | 52.13% | 47.87% |
| 2014 | 47.44% | 52.56% |
| 2015 | 50.96% | 49.04% |
| 2016 | 51.87% | 48.13% |
| 2017 | 50.30% | 49.70% |
| 2018 | 48.71% | 51.29% |
| 2019 | 50.12% | 49.88% |
| 2020 | 51.46% | 48.54% |
| 2021 | 53.25% | 46.75% |
Solder technician related jobs gender ratio
We compared solder technicians with similar job titles to see how gender ratios vary. As you can see, top installer and liner installer have the biggest gender ratio gaps.
| Job title | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Timing Adjuster | 21% | 79% |
| Sewing Machine Assembler | 23% | 77% |
| Solderer-Assembler | 32% | 68% |
| Solder Technician | 53% | 47% |
| Screw Driver Operator | 98% | 2% |
| Liner Installer | 98% | 2% |
| Top Installer | 99% | 1% |
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Solder technician demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among solder technicians is White, which makes up 60.4% of all solder technicians. Comparatively, 17.1% of solder technicians are Hispanic or Latino and 10.1% of solder technicians are Asian.
- White, 60.4%
- Hispanic or Latino, 17.1%
- Asian, 10.1%
- Black or African American, 9.3%
- Unknown, 2.6%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.5%
Solder technician race
| Solder technician race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 60.4% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 17.1% |
| Asian | 10.1% |
| Black or African American | 9.3% |
| Unknown | 2.6% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.5% |
Solder technician race and ethnicity over time
See how solder technician racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Solder technician race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 62.51% | 11.33% | 7.71% | 16.32% |
| 2011 | 63.72% | 11.61% | 7.64% | 14.98% |
| 2012 | 61.41% | 12.57% | 7.04% | 16.60% |
| 2013 | 64.09% | 10.57% | 6.63% | 16.27% |
| 2014 | 61.59% | 10.22% | 10.01% | 16.70% |
| 2015 | 65.21% | 9.24% | 8.06% | 15.81% |
| 2016 | 62.68% | 10.01% | 9.04% | 16.87% |
| 2017 | 62.72% | 10.91% | 8.22% | 16.22% |
| 2018 | 64.29% | 9.50% | 6.91% | 17.36% |
| 2019 | 60.70% | 11.90% | 11.28% | 15.16% |
| 2020 | 56.79% | 7.81% | 10.90% | 20.69% |
| 2021 | 60.41% | 9.33% | 10.09% | 17.14% |
Solder technician wage gap by race
According to our data, asian solder technicians have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Hispanic or latino solder technicians have the lowest average salary at $33,287.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $33,606 |
| White | $33,822 |
| Black or African American | $33,545 |
| Asian | $33,945 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $33,287 |
Average solder technician age
See how the average age of solder technicians varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Solder technician age by race and gender
| Race | Male age | Female age |
|---|---|---|
| Unknown | 37 | |
| White | 47.5 | 55 |
| Black or African American | 52 | 58 |
| Asian | 53 | 53 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 49.5 | 50 |
Solder technician age breakdown
The average age of solder technicians is 40+ years years old, representing 73% of the solder technician population.
Solder technician age breakdown
| Solder Technician Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 73% |
| 30-40 years | 16% |
| 20-30 years | 10% |
Solder technician educational attainment
The most common degree for solder technicians is high school diploma, with 38% of solder technicians earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are associate degree degree at 33% and associate degree degree at 13%.
- High School Diploma, 38%
- Associate, 33%
- Bachelor's, 13%
- Diploma, 10%
- Other Degrees, 6%
Solder technicians by degree level
| Solder technician degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| High School Diploma | 38% |
| Associate | 33% |
| Bachelor's | 13% |
| Diploma | 10% |
| Other Degrees | 6% |
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Solder technician wage gap by degree level
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| High School Diploma or Less | $33,626 |
| Some College/ Associate Degree | $33,563 |
Solder technician employment statistics
Most solder technicians work for a private in the manufacturing industry.
Company size where solder technicians work
Below, you can see the size of companies where solder technicians work.
Solder technician jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 6% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 16% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 28% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 8% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 22% |
| > 10,000 employees | 20% |
Solder technician jobs by company type
Employees with the solder technician job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most solder technicians prefer to work at private companies over public companies.
Solder technician jobs by sector
| Company type | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 0% |
| Public | 30% |
| Private | 68% |
| Government | 1% |
Solder technician jobs by industry
The most common industries for solder technicians are manufacturing, technology and professional.
Solder technician industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Manufacturing | 24% |
| Technology | 22% |
| Professional | 11% |
| Fortune 500 | 9% |
| Telecommunication | 7% |
| Energy | 3% |
| Health Care | 3% |
| Media | 2% |
| Transportation | 2% |
| Automotive | 2% |
| Construction | 2% |
| Retail | 2% |
| Finance | 2% |
| Start-up | 2% |
| Internet | 1% |
| Government | 1% |
| Hospitality | 1% |
| Non Profits | 1% |
| Insurance | 1% |
Solder technician turnover and employment statistics
Solder technician unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for solder technicians between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Solder technician unemployment rate by year
| Year | Solder technician unemployment rate |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 15.52% |
| 2011 | 13.10% |
| 2012 | 11.85% |
| 2013 | 10.61% |
| 2014 | 7.45% |
| 2015 | 6.10% |
| 2016 | 5.04% |
| 2017 | 4.96% |
| 2018 | 3.86% |
| 2019 | 4.69% |
| 2020 | 5.04% |
| 2021 | 5.81% |
Average solder technician tenure
The average solder technician stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 790 solder technicians resumes in Zippia's database.
Solder technician tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 31% |
| 1-2 years | 36% |
| 3-4 years | 12% |
| 5-7 years | 12% |
| 8-10 years | 4% |
| 11+ years | 5% |
Solder technician LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of solder 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Utility Operator | 2.37% | 67,565 |
| Lead Fabricator | 3.41% | 3,209 |
| Ship Propeller Finisher | 3.66% | 8,783 |
| Laundry Attendant | 5.06% | 49,030 |
| Solder Technician | 6.00% | - |
| Chemical Operator | 9.20% | 36,522 |
| Scanner Operator | 20.58% | 29,750 |
Similar solder technician jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Utility Operator | 2.37% | 67,565 |
| Lead Fabricator | 3.41% | 3,209 |
| Ship Propeller Finisher | 3.66% | 8,783 |
| Laundry Attendant | 5.06% | 49,030 |
| Chemical Operator | 9.20% | 36,522 |
| Scanner Operator | 20.58% | 29,750 |
Foreign languages spoken by solder technicians
The most common foreign language among solder technicians is Spanish at 76.9%. The second-most popular foreign language spoken is Hmong at 7.7% and Japanese is the third-most popular at 7.7%.
- Spanish, 76.9%
- Hmong, 7.7%
- Japanese, 7.7%
- Vietnamese, 7.7%
Solder technician languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 76.9% |
| Hmong | 7.7% |
| Japanese | 7.7% |
| Vietnamese | 7.7% |
