Special equipment technician demographics and statistics in the US
On this page
Special equipment technician demographics by:
Special equipment technician gender statistics
37.4% of special equipment technicians are women and 62.6% of special equipment technicians are men.
- Male, 62.6%
- Female, 37.4%
Special equipment technician gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Male | 62.6% |
| Female | 37.4% |
Special equipment technician gender pay gap
Women earn 94¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$43,665
Female income
$41,181
Special equipment technician gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in special equipment technician positions over time. Currently, 37.4% of special equipment technicians are female.
Special equipment technician gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 52.80% | 47.20% |
| 2011 | 56.63% | 43.37% |
| 2012 | 57.50% | 42.50% |
| 2013 | 59.67% | 40.33% |
| 2014 | 57.83% | 42.17% |
| 2015 | 62.63% | 37.37% |
| 2016 | 61.10% | 38.90% |
| 2017 | 60.75% | 39.25% |
| 2018 | 60.19% | 39.81% |
| 2019 | 65.77% | 34.23% |
| 2020 | 66.27% | 33.73% |
| 2021 | 62.56% | 37.44% |
Special equipment technician related jobs gender ratio
We compared special equipment 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% |
| Special Equipment Technician | 63% | 37% |
| Radio Repairman | 98% | 2% |
| Electric Motor Mechanic | 99% | 1% |
| Cable Television Technician | 99% | 1% |
Male
Female
100%
75%
50%
25%
0%
0%
25%
50%
75%
100%
Special equipment technician demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among special equipment technicians is White, which makes up 57.7% of all special equipment technicians. Comparatively, 18.9% of special equipment technicians are Hispanic or Latino and 11.7% of special equipment technicians are Black or African American.
- White, 57.7%
- Hispanic or Latino, 18.9%
- Black or African American, 11.7%
- Asian, 6.3%
- Unknown, 4.8%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.6%
Special equipment technician race
| Special equipment technician race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 57.7% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 18.9% |
| Black or African American | 11.7% |
| Asian | 6.3% |
| Unknown | 4.8% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.6% |
Special equipment technician race and ethnicity over time
See how special equipment technician racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Special equipment technician race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 66.16% | 10.85% | 4.20% | 16.72% |
| 2011 | 67.09% | 10.25% | 4.00% | 15.77% |
| 2012 | 65.44% | 10.63% | 4.31% | 16.66% |
| 2013 | 64.99% | 11.33% | 5.06% | 15.54% |
| 2014 | 65.44% | 11.19% | 4.33% | 16.07% |
| 2015 | 63.62% | 10.52% | 5.07% | 18.05% |
| 2016 | 63.32% | 10.69% | 5.08% | 18.49% |
| 2017 | 62.65% | 11.34% | 5.82% | 17.78% |
| 2018 | 62.03% | 9.68% | 4.83% | 20.40% |
| 2019 | 62.66% | 9.71% | 4.88% | 19.39% |
| 2020 | 60.53% | 10.70% | 4.41% | 19.59% |
| 2021 | 57.69% | 11.68% | 6.34% | 18.87% |
Special equipment technician wage gap by race
According to our data, unknown special equipment technicians have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Asian special equipment technicians have the lowest average salary at $40,485.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $46,152 |
| White | $45,014 |
| Black or African American | $42,277 |
| Asian | $40,485 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $44,644 |
Average special equipment technician age
See how the average age of special equipment technicians varies based on ethnicity and gender.
Male
Female
Special equipment 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 |
Special equipment technician age breakdown
The average age of special equipment technicians is 40+ years years old, representing 67% of the special equipment technician population.
Special equipment technician age breakdown
| Special Equipment Technician Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 67% |
| 30-40 years | 20% |
| 20-30 years | 13% |
Special equipment technician educational attainment
The most common degree for special equipment technicians is bachelor's degree, with 37% of special equipment technicians earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are associate degree degree at 30% and associate degree degree at 23%.
- Bachelor's, 37%
- Associate, 30%
- High School Diploma, 23%
- Master's, 4%
- Other Degrees, 6%
Special equipment technicians by degree level
| Special equipment technician degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 37% |
| Associate | 30% |
| High School Diploma | 23% |
| Master's | 4% |
| Other Degrees | 6% |
Special equipment technician jobs you might like
Special equipment technician wage gap by degree level
According to the data, special equipment technicians with a Associate degree earn more than those without, at $45,411 annually. With a Bachelor's degree, special equipment technicians earn a median annual income of $45,043 compared to $40,817 for special equipment technicians with an High School Diploma degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| High School Diploma or Less | $40,817 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $45,043 |
| Some College/ Associate Degree | $45,411 |
Special equipment technician employment statistics
Most special equipment technicians work for a private in the health care industry.
Company size where special equipment technicians work
Below, you can see the size of companies where special equipment technicians work.
Special equipment technician jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 9% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 14% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 21% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 8% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 20% |
| > 10,000 employees | 28% |
Special equipment technician jobs by company type
Employees with the special equipment technician job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most special equipment technicians prefer to work at private companies over public companies.
Special equipment technician jobs by sector
| Company type | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 12% |
| Public | 26% |
| Private | 54% |
| Government | 8% |
Special equipment technician jobs by industry
The most common industries for special equipment technicians are health care, education and manufacturing.
Special equipment technician industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Health Care | 22% |
| Fortune 500 | 11% |
| Education | 10% |
| Manufacturing | 9% |
| Professional | 7% |
| Technology | 7% |
| Government | 6% |
| Telecommunication | 5% |
| Retail | 5% |
| Construction | 3% |
| Energy | 3% |
| Transportation | 2% |
| Automotive | 2% |
| Pharmaceutical | 1% |
| Media | 1% |
| Utilities | 1% |
| Finance | 1% |
| Start-up | 1% |
| Non Profits | 1% |
| Insurance | 1% |
| Real Estate | 1% |
| Agriculture | 1% |
Special equipment technician turnover and employment statistics
Special equipment technician unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for special equipment technicians between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Special equipment technician unemployment rate by year
| Year | Special equipment 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 special equipment technician tenure
The average special equipment technician stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 460 special equipment technicians resumes in Zippia's database.
Special equipment technician tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 21% |
| 1-2 years | 29% |
| 3-4 years | 16% |
| 5-7 years | 15% |
| 8-10 years | 5% |
| 11+ years | 13% |
Special equipment technician LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of special equipment 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 Electronics Installer | 3.37% | 30,382 |
| Protective Signal Installer | 4.35% | 16,694 |
| Home Theater Installer | 4.78% | 54,316 |
| Special Equipment Technician | 6.00% | - |
| Office Machine Servicer | 6.67% | 63,074 |
| Battery Repairer | 7.96% | 3,601 |
Similar special equipment technician jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Car Electronics Installer | 3.37% | 30,382 |
| Protective Signal Installer | 4.35% | 16,694 |
| Home Theater Installer | 4.78% | 54,316 |
| Office Machine Servicer | 6.67% | 63,074 |
| Battery Repairer | 7.96% | 3,601 |
Foreign languages spoken by special equipment technicians
The most common foreign language among special equipment technicians is Spanish at 36.4%. The second-most popular foreign language spoken is Arabic at 27.3% and French is the third-most popular at 18.2%.
- Spanish, 36.4%
- Arabic, 27.3%
- French, 18.2%
- German, 9.1%
- Russian, 9.1%
Special equipment technician languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 36.4% |
| Arabic | 27.3% |
| French | 18.2% |
| German | 9.1% |
| Russian | 9.1% |
