Structural engineering technician demographics and statistics in the US
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Structural engineering technician gender statistics
9.5% of structural engineering technicians are women and 90.5% of structural engineering technicians are men.
- Male, 90.5%
- Female, 9.5%
Structural engineering technician gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Male | 90.5% |
| Female | 9.5% |
Structural engineering technician gender pay gap
Women earn 88¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$52,002
Female income
$45,899
Structural engineering technician gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in structural engineering technician positions over time. Currently, 9.5% of structural engineering technicians are female.
Structural engineering technician gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 92.31% | 7.69% |
| 2011 | 92.14% | 7.86% |
| 2012 | 92.62% | 7.38% |
| 2013 | 91.45% | 8.55% |
| 2014 | 92.12% | 7.88% |
| 2015 | 91.90% | 8.10% |
| 2016 | 92.07% | 7.93% |
| 2017 | 92.03% | 7.97% |
| 2018 | 91.12% | 8.88% |
| 2019 | 90.40% | 9.60% |
| 2020 | 91.14% | 8.86% |
| 2021 | 90.48% | 9.52% |
Structural engineering technician related jobs gender ratio
| Job title | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Structural Engineering Technician | 90% | 10% |
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Structural engineering technician demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among structural engineering technicians is White, which makes up 59.9% of all structural engineering technicians. Comparatively, 16.1% of structural engineering technicians are Hispanic or Latino and 9.3% of structural engineering technicians are Asian.
- White, 59.9%
- Hispanic or Latino, 16.1%
- Asian, 9.3%
- Black or African American, 9.2%
- Unknown, 4.9%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.6%
Structural engineering technician race
| Structural engineering technician race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 59.9% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 16.1% |
| Asian | 9.3% |
| Black or African American | 9.2% |
| Unknown | 4.9% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.6% |
Structural engineering technician race and ethnicity over time
See how structural engineering technician racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Structural engineering technician race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 65.10% | 9.39% | 9.02% | 13.93% |
| 2011 | 65.56% | 9.50% | 9.70% | 12.81% |
| 2012 | 64.58% | 9.91% | 10.04% | 12.95% |
| 2013 | 63.80% | 10.18% | 9.20% | 13.46% |
| 2014 | 64.98% | 9.02% | 9.51% | 13.64% |
| 2015 | 64.57% | 9.31% | 8.87% | 14.22% |
| 2016 | 63.37% | 9.72% | 9.36% | 14.57% |
| 2017 | 63.17% | 9.59% | 9.58% | 14.42% |
| 2018 | 63.14% | 8.74% | 9.53% | 15.62% |
| 2019 | 63.60% | 8.47% | 9.43% | 15.72% |
| 2020 | 61.53% | 7.82% | 9.71% | 15.69% |
| 2021 | 59.87% | 9.17% | 9.29% | 16.13% |
Structural engineering technician wage gap by race
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $52,290 |
| White | $52,332 |
| Black or African American | $50,526 |
| Asian | $53,628 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $51,290 |
Average structural engineering technician age
See how the average age of structural engineering technicians varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Female
Structural engineering technician age by race and gender
| Race | Male age | Female age |
|---|---|---|
| Black or African American | 46 | 48 |
| Unknown | 43 | 45.5 |
| Asian | 50 | 47 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 42 | 44 |
| White | 46.5 | 47 |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 47 |
Structural engineering technician age breakdown
The average age of structural engineering technicians is 40+ years years old, representing 64% of the structural engineering technician population.
Structural engineering technician age breakdown
| Structural Engineering Technician Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 64% |
| 30-40 years | 24% |
| 20-30 years | 12% |
Structural engineering technician educational attainment
The most common degree for structural engineering technicians is associate degree, with 45% of structural engineering technicians earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are bachelor's degree degree at 39% and bachelor's degree degree at 8%.
- Associate, 45%
- Bachelor's, 39%
- Master's, 8%
- Diploma, 3%
- Other Degrees, 5%
Structural engineering technicians by degree level
| Structural engineering technician degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Associate | 45% |
| Bachelor's | 39% |
| Master's | 8% |
| Diploma | 3% |
| Other Degrees | 5% |
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Structural engineering technician wage gap by degree level
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| Master's Degree | $56,311 |
| High School Diploma or Less | $50,472 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $52,965 |
| Some College/ Associate Degree | $53,793 |
Structural engineering technician employment statistics
Most structural engineering technicians work for a private in the professional industry.
Company size where structural engineering technicians work
Below, you can see the size of companies where structural engineering technicians work.
Structural engineering technician jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 4% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 18% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 12% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 12% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 30% |
| > 10,000 employees | 25% |
Structural engineering technician jobs by company type
Employees with the structural engineering technician job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most structural engineering technicians prefer to work at private companies over public companies.
Structural engineering technician jobs by sector
| Company type | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 2% |
| Public | 18% |
| Private | 68% |
| Government | 12% |
Structural engineering technician jobs by industry
The most common industries for structural engineering technicians are professional, technology and manufacturing.
Structural engineering technician industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Professional | 24% |
| Technology | 19% |
| Manufacturing | 17% |
| Government | 10% |
| Construction | 10% |
| Transportation | 7% |
| Energy | 3% |
| Education | 2% |
| Finance | 2% |
| Automotive | 2% |
| Fortune 500 | 2% |
| Media | 2% |
| Start-up | 2% |
Structural engineering technician turnover and employment statistics
Structural engineering technician unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for structural engineering technicians between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Structural engineering technician unemployment rate by year
| Year | Structural engineering technician unemployment rate |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 7.39% |
| 2011 | 6.06% |
| 2012 | 5.70% |
| 2013 | 4.72% |
| 2014 | 3.88% |
| 2015 | 3.16% |
| 2016 | 3.28% |
| 2017 | 3.12% |
| 2018 | 1.97% |
| 2019 | 2.84% |
| 2020 | 3.91% |
| 2021 | 4.04% |
Average structural engineering technician tenure
The average structural engineering technician stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 125 structural engineering technicians resumes in Zippia's database.
Structural engineering technician tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 11% |
| 1-2 years | 41% |
| 3-4 years | 20% |
| 5-7 years | 16% |
| 8-10 years | 5% |
| 11+ years | 8% |
Structural engineering technician LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of structural engineering 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Levelman | 4.94% | 348 |
| Integrated Circuit IC Layout Designer | 5.61% | 45,242 |
| Truss Designer | 5.82% | 45,424 |
| Structural Engineering Technician | 6.29% | - |
| Commissioning Technician | 8.40% | 49,419 |
Similar structural engineering technician jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Levelman | 4.94% | 348 |
| Integrated Circuit IC Layout Designer | 5.61% | 45,242 |
| Truss Designer | 5.82% | 45,424 |
| Commissioning Technician | 8.40% | 49,419 |
Foreign languages spoken by structural engineering technicians
- Spanish, 83.3%
- French, 16.7%
Structural engineering technician languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 83.3% |
| French | 16.7% |