Surveillance technician demographics and statistics in the US
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Surveillance technician gender statistics
18.3% of surveillance technicians are women and 81.7% of surveillance technicians are men.
- Male, 81.7%
- Female, 18.3%
Surveillance technician gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Male | 81.7% |
| Female | 18.3% |
Surveillance technician gender pay gap
Women earn 97¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$43,976
Female income
$42,454
Surveillance technician gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in surveillance technician positions over time. Currently, 18.3% of surveillance technicians are female.
Surveillance technician gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 84.44% | 15.56% |
| 2011 | 82.81% | 17.19% |
| 2012 | 82.50% | 17.50% |
| 2013 | 84.59% | 15.41% |
| 2014 | 83.33% | 16.67% |
| 2015 | 83.34% | 16.66% |
| 2016 | 82.99% | 17.01% |
| 2017 | 83.77% | 16.23% |
| 2018 | 83.98% | 16.02% |
| 2019 | 80.93% | 19.07% |
| 2020 | 82.73% | 17.27% |
| 2021 | 81.71% | 18.29% |
Surveillance technician related jobs gender ratio
We compared surveillance technicians with similar job titles to see how gender ratios vary. As you can see, precision crop manager and chemical compounder have the biggest gender ratio gaps.
| Job title | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Feed Research Aide | 13% | 87% |
| Taste Tester | 15% | 85% |
| Formula Technician | 27% | 73% |
| Surveillance Technician | 82% | 18% |
| Hot Cell Technician | 97% | 3% |
| Chemical Compounder | 98% | 2% |
| Precision Crop Manager | 98% | 2% |
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Surveillance technician demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among surveillance technicians is White, which makes up 55.8% of all surveillance technicians. Comparatively, 17.0% of surveillance technicians are Hispanic or Latino and 10.4% of surveillance technicians are Asian.
- White, 55.8%
- Hispanic or Latino, 17.0%
- Asian, 10.4%
- Black or African American, 9.6%
- Unknown, 6.2%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 1.0%
Surveillance technician race
| Surveillance technician race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 55.8% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 17.0% |
| Asian | 10.4% |
| Black or African American | 9.6% |
| Unknown | 6.2% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 1.0% |
Surveillance technician race and ethnicity over time
See how surveillance technician racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Surveillance technician race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 66.59% | 7.83% | 8.54% | 12.98% |
| 2011 | 63.68% | 9.61% | 9.96% | 12.25% |
| 2012 | 65.40% | 8.69% | 9.92% | 11.80% |
| 2013 | 63.26% | 9.42% | 10.01% | 13.13% |
| 2014 | 63.43% | 9.27% | 10.27% | 12.85% |
| 2015 | 62.07% | 9.08% | 9.88% | 14.52% |
| 2016 | 62.60% | 9.68% | 9.95% | 13.76% |
| 2017 | 60.37% | 8.34% | 10.52% | 16.00% |
| 2018 | 61.13% | 8.03% | 11.49% | 14.73% |
| 2019 | 62.52% | 7.72% | 10.07% | 14.91% |
| 2020 | 58.26% | 9.89% | 10.57% | 14.14% |
| 2021 | 55.80% | 9.60% | 10.38% | 16.97% |
Surveillance technician wage gap by race
According to our data, unknown surveillance technicians have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Asian surveillance technicians have the lowest average salary at $43,542.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $44,788 |
| White | $43,929 |
| Black or African American | $43,596 |
| Asian | $43,542 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $44,034 |
Average surveillance technician age
See how the average age of surveillance technicians varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Surveillance technician age by race and gender
| Race | Male age | Female age |
|---|---|---|
| Black or African American | 35.5 | 38.5 |
| Unknown | 35 | 34 |
| Asian | 30 | 29 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 33 | 33 |
| White | 37 | 35 |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 39 |
Surveillance technician age breakdown
The average age of surveillance technicians is 40+ years years old, representing 40% of the surveillance technician population.
Surveillance technician age breakdown
| Surveillance Technician Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 40% |
| 30-40 years | 26% |
| 20-30 years | 33% |
Surveillance technician educational attainment
The most common degree for surveillance technicians is bachelor's degree, with 44% of surveillance technicians earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are associate degree degree at 30% and associate degree degree at 14%.
- Bachelor's, 44%
- Associate, 30%
- High School Diploma, 14%
- Master's, 6%
- Other Degrees, 6%
Surveillance technicians by degree level
| Surveillance technician degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 44% |
| Associate | 30% |
| High School Diploma | 14% |
| Master's | 6% |
| Other Degrees | 6% |
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Surveillance technician wage gap by degree level
According to the data, surveillance technicians with a Master's degree earn more than those without, at $46,326 annually. With a Associate degree, surveillance technicians earn a median annual income of $42,944 compared to $41,626 for surveillance technicians with an Bachelor's degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| Master's Degree | $46,326 |
| High School Diploma or Less | $40,377 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $41,626 |
| Some College/ Associate Degree | $42,944 |
Surveillance technician employment statistics
Most surveillance technicians work for a private in the hospitality industry.
Company size where surveillance technicians work
Below, you can see the size of companies where surveillance technicians work.
Surveillance technician jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 6% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 15% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 23% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 10% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 30% |
| > 10,000 employees | 17% |
Surveillance technician jobs by company type
Employees with the surveillance technician job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most surveillance technicians prefer to work at private companies over public companies.
Surveillance technician jobs by sector
| Company type | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 5% |
| Public | 19% |
| Private | 70% |
| Government | 6% |
Surveillance technician jobs by industry
The most common industries for surveillance technicians are hospitality, telecommunication and technology.
Surveillance technician industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Hospitality | 28% |
| Telecommunication | 10% |
| Technology | 9% |
| Professional | 8% |
| Fortune 500 | 8% |
| Government | 6% |
| Health Care | 6% |
| Education | 5% |
| Manufacturing | 4% |
| Media | 3% |
| Internet | 3% |
| Utilities | 3% |
| Transportation | 2% |
| Retail | 2% |
| Finance | 2% |
| Start-up | 2% |
| Automotive | 1% |
| Construction | 1% |
| Energy | 1% |
| Non Profits | 1% |
| Insurance | 1% |
Surveillance technician turnover and employment statistics
Surveillance technician unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for surveillance technicians between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Surveillance technician unemployment rate by year
| Year | Surveillance technician unemployment rate |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 7.78% |
| 2011 | 6.41% |
| 2012 | 6.49% |
| 2013 | 6.74% |
| 2014 | 6.13% |
| 2015 | 4.16% |
| 2016 | 4.16% |
| 2017 | 4.43% |
| 2018 | 4.24% |
| 2019 | 3.68% |
| 2020 | 3.86% |
| 2021 | 4.42% |
Average surveillance technician tenure
The average surveillance technician stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 1,299 surveillance technicians resumes in Zippia's database.
Surveillance technician tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 20% |
| 1-2 years | 33% |
| 3-4 years | 17% |
| 5-7 years | 15% |
| 8-10 years | 6% |
| 11+ years | 8% |
Surveillance technician LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of surveillance 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Biology Laboratory Assistant | 5.71% | 48,958 |
| Fowl Blood Tester | 7.88% | 7,112 |
| Surveillance Technician | 8.16% | - |
| Chemical Compounder | 9.49% | 2,451 |
Similar surveillance technician jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Biology Laboratory Assistant | 5.71% | 48,958 |
| Fowl Blood Tester | 7.88% | 7,112 |
| Chemical Compounder | 9.49% | 2,451 |
Foreign languages spoken by surveillance technicians
The most common foreign language among surveillance technicians is Spanish at 32.5%. The second-most popular foreign language spoken is French at 12.5% and Carrier is the third-most popular at 10.0%.
- Spanish, 32.5%
- French, 12.5%
- Carrier, 10.0%
- Indonesian, 5.0%
- German, 5.0%
- Other, 35.0%
Surveillance technician languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 32.5% |
| French | 12.5% |
| Carrier | 10.0% |
| Indonesian | 5.0% |
| German | 5.0% |
| Other | 35.0% |
