Specimen technician demographics and statistics in the US
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Specimen technician gender statistics
69.4% of specimen technicians are women and 30.6% of specimen technicians are men.
- Female, 69.4%
- Male, 30.6%
Specimen technician gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Female | 69.4% |
| Male | 30.6% |
Specimen technician gender pay gap
Women earn 97¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$39,854
Female income
$38,633
Specimen technician gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in specimen technician positions over time. Currently, 69.4% of specimen technicians are female.
Specimen technician gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 29.60% | 70.40% |
| 2011 | 27.71% | 72.29% |
| 2012 | 28.86% | 71.14% |
| 2013 | 27.57% | 72.43% |
| 2014 | 28.32% | 71.68% |
| 2015 | 28.58% | 71.42% |
| 2016 | 30.18% | 69.82% |
| 2017 | 29.23% | 70.77% |
| 2018 | 30.87% | 69.13% |
| 2019 | 32.55% | 67.45% |
| 2020 | 33.38% | 66.62% |
| 2021 | 30.62% | 69.38% |
Specimen technician related jobs gender ratio
We compared specimen technicians with similar job titles to see how gender ratios vary. As you can see, guitar technician and armorer technician have the biggest gender ratio gaps.
| Job title | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Radiographer, Mammographer | 2% | 98% |
| Mammographer | 3% | 97% |
| Lead Mammographer | 3% | 97% |
| Specimen Technician | 31% | 69% |
| Driver/Technician | 93% | 7% |
| Armorer Technician | 95% | 5% |
| Guitar Technician | 96% | 4% |
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Specimen technician demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among specimen technicians is White, which makes up 54.1% of all specimen technicians. Comparatively, 16.9% of specimen technicians are Hispanic or Latino and 12.0% of specimen technicians are Asian.
- White, 54.1%
- Hispanic or Latino, 16.9%
- Asian, 12.0%
- Black or African American, 11.1%
- Unknown, 5.1%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.8%
Specimen technician race
| Specimen technician race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 54.1% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 16.9% |
| Asian | 12.0% |
| Black or African American | 11.1% |
| Unknown | 5.1% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.8% |
Specimen technician race and ethnicity over time
See how specimen technician racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Specimen technician race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 61.50% | 11.16% | 11.47% | 13.22% |
| 2011 | 61.59% | 11.17% | 11.51% | 12.46% |
| 2012 | 60.64% | 11.94% | 11.36% | 13.39% |
| 2013 | 61.06% | 11.39% | 11.40% | 13.60% |
| 2014 | 61.07% | 11.77% | 11.22% | 13.24% |
| 2015 | 59.09% | 13.18% | 11.39% | 13.35% |
| 2016 | 60.07% | 12.11% | 11.23% | 13.72% |
| 2017 | 59.36% | 11.79% | 11.45% | 14.72% |
| 2018 | 59.26% | 12.10% | 10.57% | 14.79% |
| 2019 | 57.04% | 12.22% | 12.77% | 15.14% |
| 2020 | 55.58% | 12.28% | 12.05% | 15.01% |
| 2021 | 54.11% | 11.06% | 11.99% | 16.94% |
Specimen technician wage gap by race
According to our data, asian specimen technicians have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Black or african american specimen technicians have the lowest average salary at $38,038.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $39,376 |
| White | $40,097 |
| Black or African American | $38,038 |
| Asian | $42,067 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $39,800 |
Average specimen technician age
See how the average age of specimen technicians varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Specimen technician age by race and gender
| Race | Male age | Female age |
|---|---|---|
| Black or African American | 46 | 42 |
| Unknown | 35 | 39 |
| Asian | 43.5 | 45 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 38 | 38 |
| White | 41 | 48 |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 44.5 |
Specimen technician age breakdown
The average age of specimen technicians is 40+ years years old, representing 59% of the specimen technician population.
Specimen technician age breakdown
| Specimen Technician Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 59% |
| 30-40 years | 23% |
| 20-30 years | 18% |
Specimen technician educational attainment
The most common degree for specimen technicians is bachelor's degree, with 36% of specimen technicians earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are associate degree degree at 27% and associate degree degree at 16%.
- Bachelor's, 36%
- Associate, 27%
- High School Diploma, 16%
- Diploma, 9%
- Other Degrees, 12%
Specimen technicians by degree level
| Specimen technician degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 36% |
| Associate | 27% |
| High School Diploma | 16% |
| Diploma | 9% |
| Other Degrees | 12% |
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Specimen technician wage gap by degree level
According to the data, specimen technicians with a Master's degree earn more than those without, at $45,188 annually. With a Doctorate degree, specimen technicians earn a median annual income of $44,597 compared to $43,706 for specimen technicians with an Bachelor's degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| Master's Degree | $45,188 |
| High School Diploma or Less | $33,926 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $43,706 |
| Doctorate Degree | $44,597 |
| Some College/ Associate Degree | $38,754 |
Specimen technician employment statistics
Most specimen technicians work for a private in the health care industry.
Company size where specimen technicians work
Below, you can see the size of companies where specimen technicians work.
Specimen technician jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 2% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 13% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 24% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 12% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 32% |
| > 10,000 employees | 16% |
Specimen technician jobs by company type
Employees with the specimen technician job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most specimen technicians prefer to work at private companies over public companies.
Specimen technician jobs by sector
| Company type | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 11% |
| Public | 14% |
| Private | 72% |
| Government | 2% |
Specimen technician jobs by industry
The most common industries for specimen technicians are health care, professional and education.
Specimen technician industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Health Care | 49% |
| Professional | 10% |
| Education | 9% |
| Pharmaceutical | 7% |
| Manufacturing | 6% |
| Technology | 6% |
| Fortune 500 | 5% |
| Finance | 2% |
| Government | 2% |
| Start-up | 1% |
| Non Profits | 1% |
| Construction | 1% |
| Hospitality | 1% |
| Retail | 1% |
Specimen technician turnover and employment statistics
Specimen technician unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for specimen technicians between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Specimen technician unemployment rate by year
| Year | Specimen technician unemployment rate |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 3.81% |
| 2011 | 3.25% |
| 2012 | 3.60% |
| 2013 | 3.61% |
| 2014 | 2.96% |
| 2015 | 2.58% |
| 2016 | 2.17% |
| 2017 | 1.79% |
| 2018 | 1.99% |
| 2019 | 1.76% |
| 2020 | 1.93% |
| 2021 | 1.96% |
Average specimen technician tenure
The average specimen technician stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 1,201 specimen technicians resumes in Zippia's database.
Specimen technician tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 22% |
| 1-2 years | 35% |
| 3-4 years | 15% |
| 5-7 years | 14% |
| 8-10 years | 5% |
| 11+ years | 8% |
Specimen technician LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of specimen 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Pharmacy Technician Internship | 5.02% | 96,053 |
| Implant Coordinator | 6.89% | 17,619 |
| Specimen Technician | 8.24% | - |
| Medical Records Technician | 9.29% | 67,660 |
| Optician Manager | 12.53% | 4,803 |
| Endoscopic Technician | 12.80% | 48,259 |
| Nuclear Cardiology Technologist | 21.93% | 48,928 |
Similar specimen technician jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Pharmacy Technician Internship | 5.02% | 96,053 |
| Implant Coordinator | 6.89% | 17,619 |
| Medical Records Technician | 9.29% | 67,660 |
| Optician Manager | 12.53% | 4,803 |
| Endoscopic Technician | 12.80% | 48,259 |
| Nuclear Cardiology Technologist | 21.93% | 48,928 |
Foreign languages spoken by specimen technicians
The most common foreign language among specimen technicians is Spanish at 50.0%. The second-most popular foreign language spoken is French at 10.5% and Tagalog is the third-most popular at 7.9%.
- Spanish, 50.0%
- French, 10.5%
- Tagalog, 7.9%
- Arabic, 7.9%
- German, 5.3%
- Other, 18.4%
Specimen technician languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 50.0% |
| French | 10.5% |
| Tagalog | 7.9% |
| Arabic | 7.9% |
| German | 5.3% |
| Other | 18.4% |
