Substance abuse technician demographics and statistics in the US
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Substance abuse technician demographics by:
Substance abuse technician gender statistics
66.3% of substance abuse technicians are women and 33.7% of substance abuse technicians are men.
- Female, 66.3%
- Male, 33.7%
Substance abuse technician gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Female | 66.3% |
| Male | 33.7% |
Substance abuse technician gender pay gap
Women earn $1.01 for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$31,943
Female income
$32,389
Substance abuse technician gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in substance abuse technician positions over time. Currently, 66.3% of substance abuse technicians are female.
Substance abuse technician gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 37.76% | 62.24% |
| 2011 | 36.04% | 63.96% |
| 2012 | 35.82% | 64.18% |
| 2013 | 35.57% | 64.43% |
| 2014 | 34.51% | 65.49% |
| 2015 | 34.59% | 65.41% |
| 2016 | 33.39% | 66.61% |
| 2017 | 32.61% | 67.39% |
| 2018 | 36.44% | 63.56% |
| 2019 | 33.72% | 66.28% |
| 2020 | 35.10% | 64.90% |
| 2021 | 33.66% | 66.34% |
Substance abuse technician related jobs gender ratio
We compared substance abuse technicians with similar job titles to see how gender ratios vary. As you can see, public health worker and rehabilitation engineer have the biggest gender ratio gaps.
| Job title | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Breastfeeding Educator | 2% | 98% |
| Certified Lactation Counselor | 3% | 97% |
| Lactation Specialist | 5% | 95% |
| Substance Abuse Technician | 34% | 66% |
| Donation Worker | 70% | 30% |
| Rehabilitation Engineer | 70% | 30% |
| Public Health Worker | 81% | 19% |
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Substance abuse technician demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among substance abuse technicians is White, which makes up 63.2% of all substance abuse technicians. Comparatively, 15.4% of substance abuse technicians are Hispanic or Latino and 11.4% of substance abuse technicians are Black or African American.
- White, 63.2%
- Hispanic or Latino, 15.4%
- Black or African American, 11.4%
- Unknown, 4.6%
- Asian, 4.6%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.8%
Substance abuse technician race
| Substance abuse technician race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 63.2% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 15.4% |
| Black or African American | 11.4% |
| Unknown | 4.6% |
| Asian | 4.6% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.8% |
Substance abuse technician race and ethnicity over time
See how substance abuse technician racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Substance abuse technician race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 70.45% | 15.69% | 2.72% | 8.31% |
| 2011 | 69.57% | 15.56% | 2.82% | 8.79% |
| 2012 | 68.76% | 15.46% | 2.62% | 9.65% |
| 2013 | 69.18% | 15.73% | 2.66% | 9.33% |
| 2014 | 68.78% | 15.39% | 2.79% | 9.76% |
| 2015 | 69.46% | 14.13% | 3.09% | 10.11% |
| 2016 | 68.87% | 14.04% | 2.98% | 10.56% |
| 2017 | 69.66% | 14.06% | 2.85% | 10.41% |
| 2018 | 65.94% | 14.41% | 3.75% | 11.65% |
| 2019 | 64.53% | 13.07% | 4.01% | 14.60% |
| 2020 | 64.98% | 13.64% | 3.66% | 11.40% |
| 2021 | 63.21% | 11.43% | 4.56% | 15.39% |
Substance abuse technician wage gap by race
According to our data, hispanic or latino substance abuse technicians have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Black or african american substance abuse technicians have the lowest average salary at $30,102.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $32,503 |
| White | $31,350 |
| Black or African American | $30,102 |
| Asian | $32,533 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $33,328 |
Average substance abuse technician age
See how the average age of substance abuse technicians varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Female
Substance abuse technician age by race and gender
| Race | Male age | Female age |
|---|---|---|
| Unknown | 37 | 36.5 |
| White | 41 | 36 |
| Black or African American | 42 | 42 |
| Asian | 32 | |
| Hispanic or Latino | 44 | 31 |
Substance abuse technician age breakdown
The average age of substance abuse technicians is 40+ years years old, representing 43% of the substance abuse technician population.
Substance abuse technician age breakdown
| Substance Abuse Technician Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 43% |
| 30-40 years | 34% |
| 20-30 years | 23% |
Substance abuse technician educational attainment
The most common degree for substance abuse technicians is bachelor's degree, with 46% of substance abuse technicians earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are associate degree degree at 25% and associate degree degree at 10%.
- Bachelor's, 46%
- Associate, 25%
- High School Diploma, 10%
- Master's, 9%
- Other Degrees, 10%
Substance abuse technicians by degree level
| Substance abuse technician degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 46% |
| Associate | 25% |
| High School Diploma | 10% |
| Master's | 9% |
| Other Degrees | 10% |
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Substance abuse technician wage gap by degree level
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| Master's Degree | $40,176 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $32,956 |
Substance abuse technician employment statistics
Most substance abuse technicians work for a private in the health care industry.
Company size where substance abuse technicians work
Below, you can see the size of companies where substance abuse technicians work.
Substance abuse technician jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 10% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 27% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 35% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 8% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 11% |
| > 10,000 employees | 9% |
Substance abuse technician jobs by company type
Employees with the substance abuse technician job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most substance abuse technicians prefer to work at private companies over public companies.
Substance abuse technician jobs by sector
| Company type | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 6% |
| Public | 13% |
| Private | 70% |
| Government | 11% |
Substance abuse technician jobs by industry
The most common industries for substance abuse technicians are health care, non profits and government.
Substance abuse technician industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Health Care | 46% |
| Non Profits | 17% |
| Government | 6% |
| Professional | 6% |
| Manufacturing | 5% |
| Education | 3% |
| Retail | 3% |
| Technology | 3% |
| Pharmaceutical | 1% |
| Finance | 1% |
| Internet | 1% |
| Media | 1% |
| Energy | 1% |
| Utilities | 1% |
| Construction | 1% |
| Hospitality | 1% |
| Fortune 500 | 1% |
| Real Estate | 1% |
| Start-up | 1% |
Substance abuse technician turnover and employment statistics
Substance abuse technician unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for substance abuse technicians between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Substance abuse technician unemployment rate by year
| Year | Substance abuse technician unemployment rate |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 5.18% |
| 2011 | 5.42% |
| 2012 | 4.84% |
| 2013 | 4.91% |
| 2014 | 3.67% |
| 2015 | 3.13% |
| 2016 | 3.01% |
| 2017 | 2.42% |
| 2018 | 3.06% |
| 2019 | 2.95% |
| 2020 | 4.12% |
| 2021 | 3.51% |
Average substance abuse technician tenure
The average substance abuse technician stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 894 substance abuse technicians resumes in Zippia's database.
Substance abuse technician tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 28% |
| 1-2 years | 36% |
| 3-4 years | 14% |
| 5-7 years | 14% |
| 8-10 years | 5% |
| 11+ years | 4% |
Substance abuse technician LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of substance abuse 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 |
|---|---|---|
| HIV Counselor | 8.96% | 34,058 |
| Probation Worker | 9.50% | 19,649 |
| Grand Scribe | 11.25% | 1,721 |
| Crime Prevention Worker | 11.48% | 24,390 |
| Substance Abuse Technician | 12.13% | - |
| Intake Counselor | 15.06% | 77,050 |
| Clinical Case Manager | 15.06% | 137,003 |
Similar substance abuse technician jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| HIV Counselor | 8.96% | 34,058 |
| Probation Worker | 9.50% | 19,649 |
| Grand Scribe | 11.25% | 1,721 |
| Crime Prevention Worker | 11.48% | 24,390 |
| Intake Counselor | 15.06% | 77,050 |
| Clinical Case Manager | 15.06% | 137,003 |
Foreign languages spoken by substance abuse technicians
The most common foreign language among substance abuse technicians is Spanish at 55.0%. The second-most popular foreign language spoken is Portuguese at 20.0% and Cherokee is the third-most popular at 10.0%.
- Spanish, 55.0%
- Portuguese, 20.0%
- Cherokee, 10.0%
- Russian, 5.0%
- Polish, 5.0%
- Other, 5.0%
Substance abuse technician languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 55.0% |
| Portuguese | 20.0% |
| Cherokee | 10.0% |
| Russian | 5.0% |
| Polish | 5.0% |
| Other | 5.0% |
