Technician demographics and statistics in the US
Technician demographics research summary. Zippia estimates technician demographics and statistics in the United States by using a database of 30 million profiles. Our technician estimates are verified against BLS, Census, and current job openings data for accuracy. Zippia's data science team found the following key facts about technicians after extensive research and analysis:
- There are over 702,620 technicians currently employed in the United States.
- 24.8% of all technicians are women, while 75.2% are men.
- The average technician age is 40 years old.
- The most common ethnicity of technicians is White (61.2%), followed by Hispanic or Latino (19.4%), Black or African American (9.4%) and Asian (4.9%).
- In 2022, women earned 95% of what men earned.
- 2% of all technicians are LGBT.
- Technicians are 52% more likely to work at private companies in comparison to public companies.
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Technician demographics by:
Technician gender statistics
24.8% of technicians are women and 75.2% of technicians are men.
- Male, 75.2%
- Female, 24.8%
Technician gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Male | 75.2% |
| Female | 24.8% |
Technician gender pay gap
Women earn 95¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$37,766
Female income
$35,908
Technician gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in technician positions over time. Currently, 24.8% of technicians are female.
Technician gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 83.63% | 16.37% |
| 2011 | 78.16% | 21.84% |
| 2012 | 77.88% | 22.12% |
| 2013 | 84.08% | 15.92% |
| 2014 | 76.44% | 23.56% |
| 2015 | 79.42% | 20.58% |
| 2016 | 82.93% | 17.07% |
| 2017 | 70.82% | 29.18% |
| 2018 | 77.77% | 22.23% |
| 2019 | 72.20% | 27.80% |
| 2020 | 78.13% | 21.87% |
| 2021 | 75.21% | 24.79% |
Technician related jobs gender ratio
We compared technicians with similar job titles to see how gender ratios vary. As you can see, car repairman and farm equipment mechanic have the biggest gender ratio gaps.
| Job title | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Phlebotomy Services Technician | 12% | 88% |
| Human Service Technician | 28% | 72% |
| Technician | 75% | 25% |
| Crane Mechanic | 99% | 1% |
| Farm Equipment Mechanic | 99% | 1% |
| Car Repairman | 99% | 1% |
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Technician demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among technicians is White, which makes up 61.2% of all technicians. Comparatively, 19.4% of technicians are Hispanic or Latino and 9.4% of technicians are Black or African American.
- White, 61.2%
- Hispanic or Latino, 19.4%
- Black or African American, 9.4%
- Asian, 4.9%
- Unknown, 4.2%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.9%
Technician race
| Technician race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 61.2% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 19.4% |
| Black or African American | 9.4% |
| Asian | 4.9% |
| Unknown | 4.2% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.9% |
Technician race and ethnicity over time
See how technician racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Technician race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 68.22% | 10.29% | 4.34% | 14.68% |
| 2011 | 66.46% | 11.08% | 3.96% | 15.89% |
| 2012 | 66.36% | 10.50% | 4.40% | 16.16% |
| 2013 | 64.90% | 10.95% | 4.55% | 16.77% |
| 2014 | 66.53% | 10.47% | 4.13% | 16.33% |
| 2015 | 66.68% | 9.88% | 4.18% | 16.71% |
| 2016 | 66.66% | 9.88% | 4.00% | 16.84% |
| 2017 | 65.78% | 9.90% | 4.32% | 17.32% |
| 2018 | 66.55% | 9.20% | 4.42% | 17.02% |
| 2019 | 66.36% | 9.46% | 4.47% | 17.02% |
| 2020 | 61.98% | 9.37% | 4.48% | 18.78% |
| 2021 | 61.24% | 9.43% | 4.94% | 19.36% |
Technician wage gap by race
According to our data, asian technicians have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Black or african american technicians have the lowest average salary at $36,744.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $37,683 |
| White | $38,148 |
| Black or African American | $36,744 |
| Asian | $39,214 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $37,089 |
Average technician age
See how the average age of technicians varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Technician age by race and gender
| Race | Male age | Female age |
|---|---|---|
| Black or African American | 39 | |
| Unknown | 37 | |
| Asian | 42 | |
| Hispanic or Latino | 37 | 31 |
| White | 40 | 37 |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 34 |
Technician age breakdown
The average age of technicians is 40+ years years old, representing 49% of the technician population.
Technician age breakdown
| Technician Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 49% |
| 30-40 years | 25% |
| 20-30 years | 25% |
Technician educational attainment
The most common degree for technicians is bachelor's degree, with 32% of technicians earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are associate degree degree at 26% and associate degree degree at 25%.
- Bachelor's, 32%
- Associate, 26%
- High School Diploma, 25%
- Diploma, 9%
- Other Degrees, 8%
Technicians by degree level
| Technician degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 32% |
| Associate | 26% |
| High School Diploma | 25% |
| Diploma | 9% |
| Other Degrees | 8% |
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Technician wage gap by degree level
According to the data, technicians with a Associate degree earn more than those without, at $41,991 annually. With a Bachelor's degree, technicians earn a median annual income of $40,258 compared to $38,167 for technicians with an High School Diploma degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| High School Diploma or Less | $38,167 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $40,258 |
| Some College/ Associate Degree | $41,991 |
Technician employment statistics
Most technicians work for a private in the professional industry.
Company size where technicians work
Below, you can see the size of companies where technicians work.
Technician jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 3% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 7% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 15% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 5% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 25% |
| > 10,000 employees | 44% |
Technician jobs by company type
Employees with the technician job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most technicians prefer to work at private companies over public companies.
Technician jobs by sector
| Company type | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 2% |
| Public | 41% |
| Private | 52% |
| Government | 4% |
Technician jobs by industry
The most common industries for technicians are professional, technology and health care.
Technician industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Fortune 500 | 19% |
| Professional | 10% |
| Technology | 10% |
| Health Care | 9% |
| Manufacturing | 8% |
| Automotive | 7% |
| Retail | 7% |
| Telecommunication | 5% |
| Transportation | 4% |
| Government | 3% |
| Construction | 3% |
| Energy | 3% |
| Media | 2% |
| Finance | 2% |
| Utilities | 2% |
| Education | 2% |
| Hospitality | 1% |
| Non Profits | 1% |
Technician turnover and employment statistics
Technician unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for technicians between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Technician unemployment rate by year
| Year | Technician unemployment rate |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 8.55% |
| 2011 | 7.52% |
| 2012 | 6.97% |
| 2013 | 6.02% |
| 2014 | 5.22% |
| 2015 | 3.99% |
| 2016 | 3.81% |
| 2017 | 3.65% |
| 2018 | 3.23% |
| 2019 | 2.77% |
| 2020 | 4.04% |
| 2021 | 4.56% |
Average technician tenure
The average technician stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 259,040 technicians resumes in Zippia's database.
Technician tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 29% |
| 1-2 years | 33% |
| 3-4 years | 13% |
| 5-7 years | 14% |
| 8-10 years | 5% |
| 11+ years | 7% |
Technician LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Trolley Car Overhauler | 1.31% | 6,050 |
| Transportation Mechanic | 1.79% | 42,100 |
| Technician | 2.20% | - |
| Aircraft Worker | 2.41% | 24,269 |
| Bike Mechanic | 3.57% | 34,096 |
| Body Repairer | 3.73% | 7,766 |
| Edge Trimmer Mechanic | 5.18% | 35,164 |
Similar technician jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Trolley Car Overhauler | 1.31% | 6,050 |
| Transportation Mechanic | 1.79% | 42,100 |
| Aircraft Worker | 2.41% | 24,269 |
| Bike Mechanic | 3.57% | 34,096 |
| Body Repairer | 3.73% | 7,766 |
| Edge Trimmer Mechanic | 5.18% | 35,164 |
Foreign languages spoken by technicians
The most common foreign language among technicians is Spanish at 63.4%. The second-most popular foreign language spoken is French at 7.0% and German is the third-most popular at 3.1%.
- Spanish, 63.4%
- French, 7.0%
- German, 3.1%
- Arabic, 2.9%
- Russian, 2.6%
- Other, 21.0%
Technician languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 63.4% |
| French | 7.0% |
| German | 3.1% |
| Arabic | 2.9% |
| Russian | 2.6% |
| Other | 21.0% |
