Surfacing technician demographics and statistics in the US
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Surfacing technician demographics by:
Surfacing technician gender statistics
24.9% of surfacing technicians are women and 75.1% of surfacing technicians are men.
- Male, 75.1%
- Female, 24.9%
Surfacing technician gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Male | 75.1% |
| Female | 24.9% |
Surfacing technician gender pay gap
Women earn 98¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$36,963
Female income
$36,251
Surfacing technician gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in surfacing technician positions over time. Currently, 24.9% of surfacing technicians are female.
Surfacing technician gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 62.15% | 37.85% |
| 2011 | 61.59% | 38.41% |
| 2012 | 63.20% | 36.80% |
| 2013 | 59.43% | 40.57% |
| 2014 | 61.55% | 38.45% |
| 2015 | 60.82% | 39.18% |
| 2016 | 61.38% | 38.62% |
| 2017 | 61.23% | 38.77% |
| 2018 | 78.07% | 21.93% |
| 2019 | 80.42% | 19.58% |
| 2020 | 79.45% | 20.55% |
| 2021 | 75.10% | 24.90% |
Surfacing technician related jobs gender ratio
| Job title | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Surfacing Technician | 75% | 25% |
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Surfacing technician demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among surfacing technicians is White, which makes up 70.8% of all surfacing technicians. Comparatively, 10.4% of surfacing technicians are Hispanic or Latino and 8.0% of surfacing technicians are Asian.
- White, 70.8%
- Hispanic or Latino, 10.4%
- Asian, 8.0%
- Black or African American, 6.3%
- Unknown, 4.3%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.2%
Surfacing technician race
| Surfacing technician race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 70.8% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 10.4% |
| Asian | 8.0% |
| Black or African American | 6.3% |
| Unknown | 4.3% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.2% |
Surfacing technician race and ethnicity over time
See how surfacing technician racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Surfacing technician race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 73.17% | 7.08% | 7.89% | 9.54% |
| 2011 | 73.63% | 7.19% | 8.58% | 8.42% |
| 2012 | 72.65% | 7.60% | 8.91% | 8.56% |
| 2013 | 71.86% | 7.87% | 8.07% | 9.07% |
| 2014 | 73.05% | 6.71% | 8.38% | 9.25% |
| 2015 | 72.64% | 7.00% | 7.74% | 9.82% |
| 2016 | 71.43% | 7.41% | 8.23% | 10.18% |
| 2017 | 71.23% | 7.28% | 8.45% | 10.03% |
| 2018 | 74.49% | 5.93% | 7.53% | 9.83% |
| 2019 | 73.86% | 5.88% | 8.64% | 9.13% |
| 2020 | 73.04% | 5.70% | 8.67% | 9.86% |
| 2021 | 70.79% | 6.26% | 8.05% | 10.43% |
Surfacing technician wage gap by race
According to our data, white surfacing technicians have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Black or african american surfacing technicians have the lowest average salary at $36,550.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $36,615 |
| White | $37,441 |
| Black or African American | $36,550 |
| Asian | $37,209 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $37,009 |
Average surfacing technician age
See how the average age of surfacing technicians varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Surfacing technician age by race and gender
| Race | Male age | Female age |
|---|---|---|
| Unknown | 51 | |
| White | 54 | 52.5 |
| Black or African American | 52 | |
| Asian | 52 | 49.5 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 48 | 54.5 |
Surfacing technician age breakdown
The average age of surfacing technicians is 40+ years years old, representing 80% of the surfacing technician population.
Surfacing technician age breakdown
| Surfacing Technician Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 80% |
| 30-40 years | 13% |
| 20-30 years | 7% |
Surfacing technician educational attainment
The most common degree for surfacing technicians is associate degree, with 37% of surfacing technicians earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are high school diploma degree at 24% and high school diploma degree at 24%.
- Associate, 37%
- High School Diploma, 24%
- Bachelor's, 24%
- Diploma, 9%
- Other Degrees, 6%
Surfacing technicians by degree level
| Surfacing technician degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Associate | 37% |
| High School Diploma | 24% |
| Bachelor's | 24% |
| Diploma | 9% |
| Other Degrees | 6% |
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Surfacing technician wage gap by degree level
According to the data, surfacing technicians with a Associate degree earn more than those without, at $37,055 annually. With a Bachelor's degree, surfacing technicians earn a median annual income of $36,866 compared to $36,449 for surfacing technicians with an High School Diploma degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| High School Diploma or Less | $36,449 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $36,866 |
| Some College/ Associate Degree | $37,055 |
Surfacing technician employment statistics
Most surfacing technicians work for a private in the manufacturing industry.
Company size where surfacing technicians work
Below, you can see the size of companies where surfacing technicians work.
Surfacing technician jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 8% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 15% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 24% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 6% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 22% |
| > 10,000 employees | 25% |
Surfacing technician jobs by company type
Employees with the surfacing technician job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most surfacing technicians prefer to work at private companies over public companies.
Surfacing technician jobs by sector
| Company type | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 2% |
| Public | 29% |
| Private | 67% |
| Government | 2% |
Surfacing technician jobs by industry
The most common industries for surfacing technicians are manufacturing, technology and professional.
Surfacing technician industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Manufacturing | 21% |
| Technology | 21% |
| Fortune 500 | 10% |
| Professional | 8% |
| Energy | 6% |
| Telecommunication | 5% |
| Health Care | 5% |
| Retail | 5% |
| Government | 2% |
| Automotive | 2% |
| Hospitality | 2% |
| Insurance | 2% |
| Internet | 1% |
| Utilities | 1% |
| Construction | 1% |
| Finance | 1% |
| Start-up | 1% |
| Real Estate | 1% |
| Education | 1% |
Surfacing technician turnover and employment statistics
Surfacing technician unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for surfacing technicians between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Surfacing technician unemployment rate by year
| Year | Surfacing 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 | 2.08% |
| 2019 | 3.66% |
| 2020 | 4.65% |
| 2021 | 4.69% |
Average surfacing technician tenure
The average surfacing technician stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 581 surfacing technicians resumes in Zippia's database.
Surfacing technician tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 25% |
| 1-2 years | 36% |
| 3-4 years | 13% |
| 5-7 years | 14% |
| 8-10 years | 5% |
| 11+ years | 7% |
Surfacing technician LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of surfacing 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Mineral Surveying Technician | 4.94% | 10,369 |
| Circuit Board Drafter | 5.61% | 3,146 |
| Assistant Drafter | 5.82% | 2,165 |
| Autocad Technician | 6.29% | 31,482 |
| Surfacing Technician | 8.40% | - |
Similar surfacing technician jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Mineral Surveying Technician | 4.94% | 10,369 |
| Circuit Board Drafter | 5.61% | 3,146 |
| Assistant Drafter | 5.82% | 2,165 |
| Autocad Technician | 6.29% | 31,482 |
Foreign languages spoken by surfacing technicians
The most common foreign language among surfacing technicians is Spanish at 36.4%. The second-most popular foreign language spoken is French at 13.6% and Carrier is the third-most popular at 9.1%.
- Spanish, 36.4%
- French, 13.6%
- Carrier, 9.1%
- Hindi, 9.1%
- Portuguese, 4.5%
- Other, 27.3%
Surfacing technician languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 36.4% |
| French | 13.6% |
| Carrier | 9.1% |
| Hindi | 9.1% |
| Portuguese | 4.5% |
| Other | 27.3% |
