Thin-film technician demographics and statistics in the US
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Thin-film technician gender statistics
21.7% of thin-film technicians are women and 78.3% of thin-film technicians are men.
- Male, 78.3%
- Female, 21.7%
Thin-film technician gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Male | 78.3% |
| Female | 21.7% |
Thin-film technician gender pay gap
Women earn 96¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$37,998
Female income
$36,519
Thin-film technician gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in thin-film technician positions over time. Currently, 21.7% of thin-film technicians are female.
Thin-film technician gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 66.22% | 33.78% |
| 2011 | 65.68% | 34.32% |
| 2012 | 67.21% | 32.79% |
| 2013 | 63.62% | 36.38% |
| 2014 | 65.64% | 34.36% |
| 2015 | 64.95% | 35.05% |
| 2016 | 65.48% | 34.52% |
| 2017 | 65.34% | 34.66% |
| 2018 | 80.95% | 19.05% |
| 2019 | 83.06% | 16.94% |
| 2020 | 82.19% | 17.81% |
| 2021 | 78.26% | 21.74% |
Thin-film technician related jobs gender ratio
| Job title | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Thin-Film Technician | 78% | 22% |
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Thin-film technician demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among thin-film technicians is White, which makes up 70.8% of all thin-film technicians. Comparatively, 10.4% of thin-film technicians are Hispanic or Latino and 8.0% of thin-film 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%
Thin-film technician race
| Thin-film 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% |
Thin-film technician race and ethnicity over time
See how thin-film technician racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Thin-film 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% |
Thin-film technician wage gap by race
According to our data, white thin-film technicians have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Black or african american thin-film technicians have the lowest average salary at $37,137.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $37,272 |
| White | $39,005 |
| Black or African American | $37,137 |
| Asian | $38,514 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $38,094 |
Average thin-film technician age
See how the average age of thin-film technicians varies based on ethnicity and gender.
Male
Female
Thin-film 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 |
Thin-film technician age breakdown
The average age of thin-film technicians is 40+ years years old, representing 80% of the thin-film technician population.
Thin-film technician age breakdown
| Thin-Film Technician Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 80% |
| 30-40 years | 13% |
| 20-30 years | 7% |
Thin-film technician educational attainment
The most common degree for thin-film technicians is associate degree, with 41% of thin-film technicians earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are bachelor's degree degree at 39% and bachelor's degree degree at 11%.
- Associate, 41%
- Bachelor's, 39%
- High School Diploma, 11%
- Master's, 6%
- Other Degrees, 3%
Thin-film technicians by degree level
| Thin-film technician degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Associate | 41% |
| Bachelor's | 39% |
| High School Diploma | 11% |
| Master's | 6% |
| Other Degrees | 3% |
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Thin-film technician wage gap by degree level
According to the data, thin-film technicians with a Associate degree earn more than those without, at $38,190 annually. With a Bachelor's degree, thin-film technicians earn a median annual income of $37,795 compared to $36,927 for thin-film technicians with an High School Diploma degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| High School Diploma or Less | $36,927 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $37,795 |
| Some College/ Associate Degree | $38,190 |
Thin-film technician employment statistics
Most thin-film technicians work for a private in the technology industry.
Company size where thin-film technicians work
Below, you can see the size of companies where thin-film technicians work.
Thin-film technician jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 3% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 13% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 19% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 11% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 21% |
| > 10,000 employees | 33% |
Thin-film technician jobs by company type
Employees with the thin-film technician job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most thin-film technicians prefer to work at private companies over public companies.
Thin-film technician jobs by sector
| Company type | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 3% |
| Public | 43% |
| Private | 54% |
Thin-film technician jobs by industry
The most common industries for thin-film technicians are technology, manufacturing and professional.
Thin-film technician industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Technology | 33% |
| Manufacturing | 28% |
| Fortune 500 | 15% |
| Professional | 5% |
| Energy | 4% |
| Education | 3% |
| Start-up | 1% |
| Transportation | 1% |
| Telecommunication | 1% |
| Internet | 1% |
| Non Profits | 1% |
| Construction | 1% |
| Real Estate | 1% |
| Retail | 1% |
| Insurance | 1% |
Thin-film technician turnover and employment statistics
Thin-film technician unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for thin-film technicians between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Thin-film technician unemployment rate by year
| Year | Thin-film 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 thin-film technician tenure
The average thin-film technician stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 241 thin-film technicians resumes in Zippia's database.
Thin-film technician tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 10% |
| 1-2 years | 33% |
| 3-4 years | 16% |
| 5-7 years | 17% |
| 8-10 years | 8% |
| 11+ years | 16% |
Thin-film technician LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of thin-film 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Surveyor Rod Helper | 4.94% | 15,328 |
| Pattern Drafter | 5.61% | 2,144 |
| Senior Architectural Designer | 5.82% | 53,724 |
| Hvac Operations Technician | 6.29% | 71,464 |
| Thin-Film Technician | 8.40% | - |
Similar thin-film technician jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Surveyor Rod Helper | 4.94% | 15,328 |
| Pattern Drafter | 5.61% | 2,144 |
| Senior Architectural Designer | 5.82% | 53,724 |
| Hvac Operations Technician | 6.29% | 71,464 |
Foreign languages spoken by thin-film technicians
The most common foreign language among thin-film technicians is Chinese at 16.7%. The second-most popular foreign language spoken is Vietnamese at 16.7% and Bosnian is the third-most popular at 16.7%.
- Chinese, 16.7%
- Vietnamese, 16.7%
- Bosnian, 16.7%
- Serbian, 16.7%
- Spanish, 16.7%
- Other, 16.5%
Thin-film technician languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Chinese | 16.7% |
| Vietnamese | 16.7% |
| Bosnian | 16.7% |
| Serbian | 16.7% |
| Spanish | 16.7% |
| Other | 16.5% |