Technical laboratory specialist demographics and statistics in the US
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Technical laboratory specialist gender statistics
45.0% of technical laboratory specialists are women and 55.0% of technical laboratory specialists are men.
- Male, 55.0%
- Female, 45.0%
Technical laboratory specialist gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Male | 55.0% |
| Female | 45.0% |
Technical laboratory specialist gender pay gap
Women earn 97¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$61,688
Female income
$59,799
Technical laboratory specialist gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in technical laboratory specialist positions over time. Currently, 45.0% of technical laboratory specialists are female.
Technical laboratory specialist gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 48.55% | 51.45% |
| 2011 | 49.76% | 50.24% |
| 2012 | 51.57% | 48.43% |
| 2013 | 52.24% | 47.76% |
| 2014 | 52.73% | 47.27% |
| 2015 | 55.03% | 44.97% |
| 2016 | 55.20% | 44.80% |
| 2017 | 55.08% | 44.92% |
| 2018 | 56.04% | 43.96% |
| 2019 | 54.32% | 45.68% |
| 2020 | 54.98% | 45.02% |
| 2021 | 55.05% | 44.95% |
Technical laboratory specialist related jobs gender ratio
We compared technical laboratory specialists with similar job titles to see how gender ratios vary. As you can see, dell certified systems expert and software applications architect have the biggest gender ratio gaps.
| Job title | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Informatics Nurse Specialist | 13% | 87% |
| Clinical Support Specialist | 22% | 78% |
| Clinic Administrator | 23% | 77% |
| Technical Laboratory Specialist | 55% | 45% |
| Senior Data Center Engineer | 98% | 2% |
| Software Applications Architect | 98% | 2% |
| Dell Certified Systems Expert | 99% | 1% |
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Technical laboratory specialist demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among technical laboratory specialists is White, which makes up 55.0% of all technical laboratory specialists. Comparatively, 15.7% of technical laboratory specialists are Hispanic or Latino and 12.0% of technical laboratory specialists are Black or African American.
- White, 55.0%
- Hispanic or Latino, 15.7%
- Black or African American, 12.0%
- Asian, 11.6%
- Unknown, 5.3%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.4%
Technical laboratory specialist race
| Technical laboratory specialist race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 55.0% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 15.7% |
| Black or African American | 12.0% |
| Asian | 11.6% |
| Unknown | 5.3% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.4% |
Technical laboratory specialist race and ethnicity over time
See how technical laboratory specialist racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Technical laboratory specialist race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 63.59% | 12.44% | 8.18% | 12.71% |
| 2011 | 64.29% | 12.53% | 8.33% | 12.22% |
| 2012 | 63.02% | 12.76% | 8.58% | 12.86% |
| 2013 | 61.96% | 12.00% | 9.39% | 13.24% |
| 2014 | 61.67% | 12.22% | 9.03% | 13.95% |
| 2015 | 61.57% | 11.68% | 10.21% | 13.83% |
| 2016 | 61.36% | 11.64% | 10.19% | 13.72% |
| 2017 | 60.58% | 11.31% | 10.64% | 14.13% |
| 2018 | 60.69% | 11.26% | 10.73% | 13.86% |
| 2019 | 58.88% | 11.19% | 11.43% | 14.99% |
| 2020 | 56.84% | 11.76% | 11.21% | 15.15% |
| 2021 | 54.99% | 11.99% | 11.59% | 15.68% |
Technical laboratory specialist wage gap by race
According to our data, asian technical laboratory specialists have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Black or african american technical laboratory specialists have the lowest average salary at $58,589.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $59,686 |
| White | $61,014 |
| Black or African American | $58,589 |
| Asian | $69,850 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $59,938 |
Average technical laboratory specialist age
See how the average age of technical laboratory specialists varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Technical laboratory specialist age by race and gender
| Race | Male age | Female age |
|---|---|---|
| Black or African American | 44 | 43 |
| Unknown | 40 | 45 |
| Asian | 41 | 41 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 37 | 39.5 |
| White | 41 | 46 |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 41 |
Technical laboratory specialist age breakdown
The average age of technical laboratory specialists is 40+ years years old, representing 56% of the technical laboratory specialist population.
Technical laboratory specialist age breakdown
| Technical Laboratory Specialist Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 56% |
| 30-40 years | 30% |
| 20-30 years | 15% |
Technical laboratory specialist educational attainment
The most common degree for technical laboratory specialists is bachelor's degree, with 54% of technical laboratory specialists earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are associate degree degree at 25% and associate degree degree at 8%.
- Bachelor's, 54%
- Associate, 25%
- Master's, 8%
- High School Diploma, 5%
- Other Degrees, 8%
Technical laboratory specialists by degree level
| Technical laboratory specialist degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 54% |
| Associate | 25% |
| Master's | 8% |
| High School Diploma | 5% |
| Other Degrees | 8% |
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Technical laboratory specialist wage gap by degree level
According to the data, technical laboratory specialists with a Master's degree earn more than those without, at $74,810 annually. With a Doctorate degree, technical laboratory specialists earn a median annual income of $70,576 compared to $62,749 for technical laboratory specialists with an Bachelor's degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| Master's Degree | $74,810 |
| High School Diploma or Less | $54,640 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $62,749 |
| Doctorate Degree | $70,576 |
| Some College/ Associate Degree | $56,143 |
Technical laboratory specialist employment statistics
Most technical laboratory specialists work for a private in the health care industry.
Company size where technical laboratory specialists work
Below, you can see the size of companies where technical laboratory specialists work.
Technical laboratory specialist jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 4% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 12% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 13% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 11% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 33% |
| > 10,000 employees | 27% |
Technical laboratory specialist jobs by company type
Employees with the technical laboratory specialist job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most technical laboratory specialists prefer to work at private companies over public companies.
Technical laboratory specialist jobs by sector
| Company type | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 23% |
| Public | 24% |
| Private | 46% |
| Government | 8% |
Technical laboratory specialist jobs by industry
The most common industries for technical laboratory specialists are health care, education and manufacturing.
Technical laboratory specialist industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Health Care | 26% |
| Education | 18% |
| Fortune 500 | 12% |
| Manufacturing | 9% |
| Government | 6% |
| Technology | 5% |
| Professional | 4% |
| Non Profits | 3% |
| Pharmaceutical | 2% |
| Retail | 2% |
| Insurance | 2% |
| Energy | 2% |
| Media | 1% |
| Transportation | 1% |
| Telecommunication | 1% |
| Construction | 1% |
| Start-up | 1% |
| Agriculture | 1% |
Technical laboratory specialist turnover and employment statistics
Technical laboratory specialist unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for technical laboratory specialists between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Technical laboratory specialist unemployment rate by year
| Year | Technical laboratory specialist unemployment rate |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 7.58% |
| 2011 | 6.70% |
| 2012 | 5.32% |
| 2013 | 5.21% |
| 2014 | 4.89% |
| 2015 | 4.00% |
| 2016 | 3.51% |
| 2017 | 3.56% |
| 2018 | 3.06% |
| 2019 | 3.58% |
| 2020 | 4.61% |
| 2021 | 4.34% |
Average technical laboratory specialist tenure
The average technical laboratory specialist stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 479 technical laboratory specialists resumes in Zippia's database.
Technical laboratory specialist tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 15% |
| 1-2 years | 32% |
| 3-4 years | 19% |
| 5-7 years | 15% |
| 8-10 years | 5% |
| 11+ years | 14% |
Technical laboratory specialist LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of technical laboratory specialists 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Network Data Analyst | 7.31% | 111,498 |
| Sap-Sd Consultant | 8.42% | 32,205 |
| Mobile Applications Developer | 8.46% | 252,254 |
| Director, Corporate Security | 8.59% | 66,575 |
| Engine Monitor | 9.03% | 15,517 |
| Quality Assurance Developer | 10.54% | 175,658 |
| Technical Laboratory Specialist | 10.88% | - |
Similar technical laboratory specialist jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Network Data Analyst | 7.31% | 111,498 |
| Sap-Sd Consultant | 8.42% | 32,205 |
| Mobile Applications Developer | 8.46% | 252,254 |
| Director, Corporate Security | 8.59% | 66,575 |
| Engine Monitor | 9.03% | 15,517 |
| Quality Assurance Developer | 10.54% | 175,658 |
Foreign languages spoken by technical laboratory specialists
The most common foreign language among technical laboratory specialists is Spanish at 70.0%. The second-most popular foreign language spoken is Russian at 10.0% and Chinese is the third-most popular at 5.0%.
- Spanish, 70.0%
- Russian, 10.0%
- Chinese, 5.0%
- Vietnamese, 5.0%
- Polish, 5.0%
- Other, 5.0%
Technical laboratory specialist languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 70.0% |
| Russian | 10.0% |
| Chinese | 5.0% |
| Vietnamese | 5.0% |
| Polish | 5.0% |
| Other | 5.0% |
