Tissue technician demographics and statistics in the US
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Tissue technician gender statistics
55.2% of tissue technicians are women and 44.8% of tissue technicians are men.
- Female, 55.2%
- Male, 44.8%
Tissue technician gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Female | 55.2% |
| Male | 44.8% |
Tissue technician gender pay gap
Women earn 97¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$38,456
Female income
$37,399
Tissue technician gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in tissue technician positions over time. Currently, 55.2% of tissue technicians are female.
Tissue technician gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 43.62% | 56.38% |
| 2011 | 41.36% | 58.64% |
| 2012 | 42.74% | 57.26% |
| 2013 | 41.20% | 58.80% |
| 2014 | 42.10% | 57.90% |
| 2015 | 42.41% | 57.59% |
| 2016 | 44.30% | 55.70% |
| 2017 | 43.19% | 56.81% |
| 2018 | 45.11% | 54.89% |
| 2019 | 47.04% | 52.96% |
| 2020 | 47.97% | 52.03% |
| 2021 | 44.82% | 55.18% |
Tissue technician related jobs gender ratio
We compared tissue 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% |
| Tissue Technician | 45% | 55% |
| Driver/Technician | 93% | 7% |
| Armorer Technician | 95% | 5% |
| Guitar Technician | 96% | 4% |
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Tissue technician demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among tissue technicians is White, which makes up 54.9% of all tissue technicians. Comparatively, 17.3% of tissue technicians are Hispanic or Latino and 12.1% of tissue technicians are Asian.
- White, 54.9%
- Hispanic or Latino, 17.3%
- Asian, 12.1%
- Black or African American, 9.8%
- Unknown, 5.1%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.8%
Tissue technician race
| Tissue technician race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 54.9% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 17.3% |
| Asian | 12.1% |
| Black or African American | 9.8% |
| Unknown | 5.1% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.8% |
Tissue technician race and ethnicity over time
See how tissue technician racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Tissue technician race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 62.32% | 9.88% | 11.58% | 13.56% |
| 2011 | 62.42% | 9.88% | 11.62% | 12.80% |
| 2012 | 61.47% | 10.65% | 11.47% | 13.72% |
| 2013 | 61.89% | 10.10% | 11.51% | 13.94% |
| 2014 | 61.90% | 10.48% | 11.33% | 13.58% |
| 2015 | 59.92% | 11.89% | 11.50% | 13.69% |
| 2016 | 60.90% | 10.83% | 11.33% | 14.06% |
| 2017 | 60.19% | 10.50% | 11.55% | 15.05% |
| 2018 | 60.09% | 10.81% | 10.68% | 15.12% |
| 2019 | 57.87% | 10.93% | 12.87% | 15.48% |
| 2020 | 56.41% | 11.00% | 12.16% | 15.34% |
| 2021 | 54.94% | 9.77% | 12.09% | 17.28% |
Tissue technician wage gap by race
According to our data, asian tissue technicians have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Black or african american tissue technicians have the lowest average salary at $36,883.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $38,042 |
| White | $38,666 |
| Black or African American | $36,883 |
| Asian | $40,363 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $38,409 |
Average tissue technician age
See how the average age of tissue technicians varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Female
Tissue 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 |
Tissue technician age breakdown
The average age of tissue technicians is 40+ years years old, representing 59% of the tissue technician population.
Tissue technician age breakdown
| Tissue Technician Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 59% |
| 30-40 years | 23% |
| 20-30 years | 18% |
Tissue technician educational attainment
The most common degree for tissue technicians is bachelor's degree, with 58% of tissue technicians earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are associate degree degree at 17% and associate degree degree at 8%.
- Bachelor's, 58%
- Associate, 17%
- High School Diploma, 8%
- Master's, 5%
- Other Degrees, 12%
Tissue technicians by degree level
| Tissue technician degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 58% |
| Associate | 17% |
| High School Diploma | 8% |
| Master's | 5% |
| Other Degrees | 12% |
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Tissue technician wage gap by degree level
According to the data, tissue technicians with a Master's degree earn more than those without, at $43,035 annually. With a Doctorate degree, tissue technicians earn a median annual income of $42,531 compared to $41,769 for tissue technicians with an Bachelor's degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| Master's Degree | $43,035 |
| High School Diploma or Less | $33,291 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $41,769 |
| Doctorate Degree | $42,531 |
| Some College/ Associate Degree | $37,504 |
Tissue technician employment statistics
Most tissue technicians work for a private in the health care industry.
Company size where tissue technicians work
Below, you can see the size of companies where tissue technicians work.
Tissue technician jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 8% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 20% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 25% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 8% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 22% |
| > 10,000 employees | 18% |
Tissue technician jobs by company type
Employees with the tissue technician job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most tissue technicians prefer to work at private companies over public companies.
Tissue technician jobs by sector
| Company type | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 10% |
| Public | 18% |
| Private | 63% |
| Government | 8% |
Tissue technician jobs by industry
The most common industries for tissue technicians are health care, manufacturing and non profits.
Tissue technician industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Health Care | 50% |
| Manufacturing | 7% |
| Non Profits | 7% |
| Start-up | 6% |
| Government | 5% |
| Professional | 5% |
| Education | 5% |
| Fortune 500 | 4% |
| Media | 2% |
| Internet | 2% |
| Pharmaceutical | 1% |
| Finance | 1% |
| Real Estate | 1% |
| Technology | 1% |
| Telecommunication | 1% |
Tissue technician turnover and employment statistics
Tissue technician unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for tissue technicians between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Tissue technician unemployment rate by year
| Year | Tissue 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 tissue technician tenure
The average tissue technician stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 362 tissue technicians resumes in Zippia's database.
Tissue technician tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 27% |
| 1-2 years | 40% |
| 3-4 years | 12% |
| 5-7 years | 12% |
| 8-10 years | 5% |
| 11+ years | 4% |
Tissue technician LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of tissue 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Pharmaceutical Technician | 5.02% | 48,829 |
| Pediatric Dental Hygienist | 6.89% | 39,062 |
| Tissue Technician | 8.24% | - |
| Records Analyst | 9.29% | 18,442 |
| Dispensing Optician Apprentice | 12.53% | 9,965 |
| Surgical Technician | 12.80% | 70,920 |
| Nuclear Medical Technologist | 21.93% | 92,029 |
Similar tissue technician jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Pharmaceutical Technician | 5.02% | 48,829 |
| Pediatric Dental Hygienist | 6.89% | 39,062 |
| Records Analyst | 9.29% | 18,442 |
| Dispensing Optician Apprentice | 12.53% | 9,965 |
| Surgical Technician | 12.80% | 70,920 |
| Nuclear Medical Technologist | 21.93% | 92,029 |
Foreign languages spoken by tissue technicians
The most common foreign language among tissue technicians is Spanish at 73.3%. The second-most popular foreign language spoken is Japanese at 13.3% and Urdu is the third-most popular at 6.7%.
- Spanish, 73.3%
- Japanese, 13.3%
- Urdu, 6.7%
- Hindi, 6.7%
Tissue technician languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 73.3% |
| Japanese | 13.3% |
| Urdu | 6.7% |
| Hindi | 6.7% |