Test laboratory technician demographics and statistics in the US
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Test laboratory technician gender statistics
20.9% of test laboratory technicians are women and 79.1% of test laboratory technicians are men.
- Male, 79.1%
- Female, 20.9%
Test laboratory technician gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Male | 79.1% |
| Female | 20.9% |
Test laboratory technician gender pay gap
Women earn 96¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$51,666
Female income
$49,796
Test laboratory technician gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in test laboratory technician positions over time. Currently, 20.9% of test laboratory technicians are female.
Test laboratory technician gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 78.26% | 21.74% |
| 2011 | 76.65% | 23.35% |
| 2012 | 77.65% | 22.35% |
| 2013 | 76.53% | 23.47% |
| 2014 | 77.18% | 22.82% |
| 2015 | 77.41% | 22.59% |
| 2016 | 78.73% | 21.27% |
| 2017 | 77.96% | 22.04% |
| 2018 | 79.27% | 20.73% |
| 2019 | 80.52% | 19.48% |
| 2020 | 81.10% | 18.90% |
| 2021 | 79.07% | 20.93% |
Test laboratory technician related jobs gender ratio
We compared test laboratory technicians with similar job titles to see how gender ratios vary. As you can see, guitar technician and armorer technician have the biggest gender ratio gaps.
| Job title | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Radiographer, Mammographer | 2% | 98% |
| Mammographer | 3% | 97% |
| Lead Mammographer | 3% | 97% |
| Test Laboratory Technician | 79% | 21% |
| Driver/Technician | 93% | 7% |
| Armorer Technician | 95% | 5% |
| Guitar Technician | 96% | 4% |
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Test laboratory technician demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among test laboratory technicians is White, which makes up 55.8% of all test laboratory technicians. Comparatively, 17.3% of test laboratory technicians are Hispanic or Latino and 11.6% of test laboratory technicians are Asian.
- White, 55.8%
- Hispanic or Latino, 17.3%
- Asian, 11.6%
- Black or African American, 9.4%
- Unknown, 5.1%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.8%
Test laboratory technician race
| Test laboratory technician race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 55.8% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 17.3% |
| Asian | 11.6% |
| Black or African American | 9.4% |
| Unknown | 5.1% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.8% |
Test laboratory technician race and ethnicity over time
See how test laboratory technician racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Test laboratory technician race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 63.20% | 9.46% | 11.13% | 13.55% |
| 2011 | 63.29% | 9.47% | 11.17% | 12.79% |
| 2012 | 62.34% | 10.23% | 11.02% | 13.72% |
| 2013 | 62.76% | 9.68% | 11.06% | 13.93% |
| 2014 | 62.78% | 10.06% | 10.88% | 13.57% |
| 2015 | 60.79% | 11.48% | 11.05% | 13.68% |
| 2016 | 61.77% | 10.41% | 10.88% | 14.05% |
| 2017 | 61.06% | 10.09% | 11.11% | 15.04% |
| 2018 | 60.96% | 10.39% | 10.23% | 15.11% |
| 2019 | 58.75% | 10.52% | 12.42% | 15.47% |
| 2020 | 57.29% | 10.58% | 11.71% | 15.33% |
| 2021 | 55.81% | 9.35% | 11.64% | 17.27% |
Test laboratory technician wage gap by race
According to our data, asian test laboratory technicians have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Black or african american test laboratory technicians have the lowest average salary at $48,888.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $50,932 |
| White | $52,039 |
| Black or African American | $48,888 |
| Asian | $55,083 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $51,582 |
Average test laboratory technician age
See how the average age of test laboratory technicians varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Test laboratory technician age by race and gender
| Race | Male age | Female age |
|---|---|---|
| Black or African American | 46 | 42 |
| Unknown | 35 | 39 |
| Asian | 43.5 | 45 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 38 | 38 |
| White | 41 | 48 |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 44.5 |
Test laboratory technician age breakdown
The average age of test laboratory technicians is 40+ years years old, representing 59% of the test laboratory technician population.
Test laboratory technician age breakdown
| Test Laboratory Technician Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 59% |
| 30-40 years | 23% |
| 20-30 years | 18% |
Test laboratory technician educational attainment
The most common degree for test laboratory technicians is bachelor's degree, with 47% of test laboratory technicians earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are associate degree degree at 34% and associate degree degree at 9%.
- Bachelor's, 47%
- Associate, 34%
- High School Diploma, 9%
- Diploma, 4%
- Other Degrees, 6%
Test laboratory technicians by degree level
| Test laboratory technician degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 47% |
| Associate | 34% |
| High School Diploma | 9% |
| Diploma | 4% |
| Other Degrees | 6% |
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Test laboratory technician wage gap by degree level
According to the data, test laboratory technicians with a Master's degree earn more than those without, at $59,958 annually. With a Doctorate degree, test laboratory technicians earn a median annual income of $59,030 compared to $57,635 for test laboratory technicians with an Bachelor's degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| Master's Degree | $59,958 |
| High School Diploma or Less | $42,690 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $57,635 |
| Doctorate Degree | $59,030 |
| Some College/ Associate Degree | $49,980 |
Test laboratory technician employment statistics
Most test laboratory technicians work for a private in the manufacturing industry.
Company size where test laboratory technicians work
Below, you can see the size of companies where test laboratory technicians work.
Test laboratory technician jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 4% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 10% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 18% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 10% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 27% |
| > 10,000 employees | 31% |
Test laboratory technician jobs by company type
Employees with the test laboratory technician job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most test laboratory technicians prefer to work at private companies over public companies.
Test laboratory technician jobs by sector
| Company type | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 4% |
| Public | 38% |
| Private | 55% |
| Government | 2% |
Test laboratory technician jobs by industry
The most common industries for test laboratory technicians are manufacturing, technology and professional.
Test laboratory technician industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Manufacturing | 21% |
| Fortune 500 | 14% |
| Technology | 11% |
| Professional | 9% |
| Automotive | 8% |
| Health Care | 8% |
| Retail | 5% |
| Energy | 4% |
| Education | 4% |
| Transportation | 3% |
| Finance | 3% |
| Media | 2% |
| Government | 2% |
| Construction | 2% |
| Pharmaceutical | 1% |
| Internet | 1% |
| Telecommunication | 1% |
| Non Profits | 1% |
| Real Estate | 1% |
Test laboratory technician turnover and employment statistics
Test laboratory technician unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for test laboratory technicians between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Test laboratory technician unemployment rate by year
| Year | Test laboratory technician unemployment rate |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 3.81% |
| 2011 | 3.25% |
| 2012 | 3.60% |
| 2013 | 3.61% |
| 2014 | 2.96% |
| 2015 | 2.58% |
| 2016 | 2.17% |
| 2017 | 1.79% |
| 2018 | 1.99% |
| 2019 | 1.76% |
| 2020 | 1.93% |
| 2021 | 1.96% |
Average test laboratory technician tenure
The average test laboratory technician stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 1,050 test laboratory technicians resumes in Zippia's database.
Test laboratory technician tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 23% |
| 1-2 years | 31% |
| 3-4 years | 14% |
| 5-7 years | 14% |
| 8-10 years | 6% |
| 11+ years | 12% |
Test laboratory technician LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of test laboratory 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Med Technician | 5.02% | 141,154 |
| Implant Coordinator | 6.89% | 17,619 |
| Test Laboratory Technician | 8.24% | - |
| Medical Records Analyst | 9.29% | 61,145 |
| Optical Dispenser | 12.53% | 6,198 |
| Surgical Technician | 12.80% | 70,920 |
| Nuclear Medicine Internship | 21.93% | 59,100 |
Similar test laboratory technician jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Med Technician | 5.02% | 141,154 |
| Implant Coordinator | 6.89% | 17,619 |
| Medical Records Analyst | 9.29% | 61,145 |
| Optical Dispenser | 12.53% | 6,198 |
| Surgical Technician | 12.80% | 70,920 |
| Nuclear Medicine Internship | 21.93% | 59,100 |
Foreign languages spoken by test laboratory technicians
The most common foreign language among test laboratory technicians is Spanish at 46.9%. The second-most popular foreign language spoken is Urdu at 6.3% and Italian is the third-most popular at 6.3%.
- Spanish, 46.9%
- Urdu, 6.3%
- Italian, 6.3%
- Vietnamese, 3.1%
- German, 3.1%
- Other, 34.3%
Test laboratory technician languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 46.9% |
| Urdu | 6.3% |
| Italian | 6.3% |
| Vietnamese | 3.1% |
| German | 3.1% |
| Other | 34.3% |
