Tracer demographics and statistics in the US
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Tracer gender statistics
63.7% of tracers are women and 36.3% of tracers are men.
- Female, 63.7%
- Male, 36.3%
Tracer gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Female | 63.7% |
| Male | 36.3% |
Tracer gender pay gap
Women earn 95¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$45,143
Female income
$42,749
Tracer gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in tracer positions over time. Currently, 63.7% of tracers are female.
Tracer gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 27.59% | 72.41% |
| 2011 | 30.78% | 69.22% |
| 2012 | 31.55% | 68.45% |
| 2013 | 33.51% | 66.49% |
| 2014 | 31.84% | 68.16% |
| 2015 | 36.34% | 63.66% |
| 2016 | 34.85% | 65.15% |
| 2017 | 34.52% | 65.48% |
| 2018 | 34.00% | 66.00% |
| 2019 | 39.56% | 60.44% |
| 2020 | 40.10% | 59.90% |
| 2021 | 36.27% | 63.73% |
Tracer related jobs gender ratio
We compared tracers with similar job titles to see how gender ratios vary. As you can see, cable television technician and electric motor mechanic have the biggest gender ratio gaps.
| Job title | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Facility Examiner | 27% | 73% |
| Tracer | 36% | 64% |
| Radio Repairman | 98% | 2% |
| Electric Motor Mechanic | 99% | 1% |
| Cable Television Technician | 99% | 1% |
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Tracer demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among tracers is White, which makes up 57.9% of all tracers. Comparatively, 18.1% of tracers are Hispanic or Latino and 11.5% of tracers are Black or African American.
- White, 57.9%
- Hispanic or Latino, 18.1%
- Black or African American, 11.5%
- Asian, 6.9%
- Unknown, 5.0%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.6%
Tracer race
| Tracer race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 57.9% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 18.1% |
| Black or African American | 11.5% |
| Asian | 6.9% |
| Unknown | 5.0% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.6% |
Tracer race and ethnicity over time
See how tracer racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Tracer race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 66.33% | 10.71% | 4.77% | 15.90% |
| 2011 | 67.26% | 10.11% | 4.56% | 14.95% |
| 2012 | 65.62% | 10.49% | 4.88% | 15.85% |
| 2013 | 65.17% | 11.19% | 5.62% | 14.72% |
| 2014 | 65.61% | 11.05% | 4.89% | 15.25% |
| 2015 | 63.79% | 10.38% | 5.64% | 17.23% |
| 2016 | 63.49% | 10.55% | 5.64% | 17.67% |
| 2017 | 62.82% | 11.20% | 6.39% | 16.96% |
| 2018 | 62.21% | 9.54% | 5.40% | 19.58% |
| 2019 | 62.83% | 9.57% | 5.44% | 18.57% |
| 2020 | 60.70% | 10.56% | 4.97% | 18.77% |
| 2021 | 57.86% | 11.54% | 6.91% | 18.05% |
Tracer wage gap by race
According to our data, unknown tracers have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Asian tracers have the lowest average salary at $42,076.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $47,531 |
| White | $46,439 |
| Black or African American | $43,806 |
| Asian | $42,076 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $46,084 |
Average tracer age
See how the average age of tracers varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Tracer age by race and gender
| Race | Male age | Female age |
|---|---|---|
| Unknown | 40 | |
| White | 47 | 48 |
| Black or African American | 45.5 | 50 |
| Asian | 48 | |
| Hispanic or Latino | 42.5 | 44 |
Tracer age breakdown
The average age of tracers is 40+ years years old, representing 67% of the tracer population.
Tracer age breakdown
| Tracer Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 67% |
| 30-40 years | 20% |
| 20-30 years | 13% |
Tracer educational attainment
The most common degree for tracers is bachelor's degree, with 44% of tracers earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are high school diploma degree at 15% and high school diploma degree at 14%.
- Bachelor's, 44%
- High School Diploma, 15%
- Associate, 14%
- Master's, 12%
- Other Degrees, 15%
Tracers by degree level
| Tracer degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 44% |
| High School Diploma | 15% |
| Associate | 14% |
| Master's | 12% |
| Other Degrees | 15% |
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Tracer wage gap by degree level
According to the data, tracers with a Associate degree earn more than those without, at $46,821 annually. With a Bachelor's degree, tracers earn a median annual income of $46,467 compared to $42,397 for tracers with an High School Diploma degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| High School Diploma or Less | $42,397 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $46,467 |
| Some College/ Associate Degree | $46,821 |
Tracer employment statistics
Most tracers work for a private in the education industry.
Company size where tracers work
Below, you can see the size of companies where tracers work.
Tracer jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 6% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 18% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 20% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 8% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 26% |
| > 10,000 employees | 22% |
Tracer jobs by company type
Employees with the tracer job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most tracers prefer to work at private companies over education companies.
Tracer jobs by sector
| Company type | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 33% |
| Public | 18% |
| Private | 44% |
| Government | 5% |
Tracer jobs by industry
The most common industries for tracers are education, professional and finance.
Tracer industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 29% |
| Professional | 15% |
| Fortune 500 | 8% |
| Finance | 5% |
| Government | 5% |
| Health Care | 5% |
| Manufacturing | 5% |
| Technology | 5% |
| Energy | 3% |
| Non Profits | 3% |
| Construction | 3% |
| Real Estate | 3% |
| Retail | 3% |
| Pharmaceutical | 2% |
| Transportation | 2% |
| Media | 2% |
| Utilities | 2% |
| Hospitality | 2% |
| Start-up | 2% |
Tracer turnover and employment statistics
Tracer unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for tracers between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Tracer unemployment rate by year
| Year | Tracer unemployment rate |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 7.46% |
| 2011 | 6.44% |
| 2012 | 6.31% |
| 2013 | 4.97% |
| 2014 | 4.71% |
| 2015 | 3.35% |
| 2016 | 5.60% |
| 2017 | 3.36% |
| 2018 | 2.03% |
| 2019 | 2.89% |
| 2020 | 3.52% |
| 2021 | 4.66% |
Average tracer tenure
The average tracer stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 223 tracers resumes in Zippia's database.
Tracer tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 38% |
| 1-2 years | 26% |
| 3-4 years | 7% |
| 5-7 years | 14% |
| 8-10 years | 6% |
| 11+ years | 8% |
Tracer LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of tracers 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Ship Yard Electrical Person | 3.37% | 66,204 |
| Fire Alarm Inspector | 4.35% | 20,028 |
| Television Repairman | 4.78% | 274 |
| Tracer | 6.00% | - |
| Statistical Machine Servicer | 6.67% | 32,591 |
| Electric Motor Fitter | 7.96% | 2,781 |
Similar tracer jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Ship Yard Electrical Person | 3.37% | 66,204 |
| Fire Alarm Inspector | 4.35% | 20,028 |
| Television Repairman | 4.78% | 274 |
| Statistical Machine Servicer | 6.67% | 32,591 |
| Electric Motor Fitter | 7.96% | 2,781 |
Foreign languages spoken by tracers
The most common foreign language among tracers is Spanish at 66.7%. The second-most popular foreign language spoken is Navajo at 16.7% and Japanese is the third-most popular at 16.7%.
- Spanish, 66.7%
- Navajo, 16.7%
- Japanese, 16.7%
Tracer languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 66.7% |
| Navajo | 16.7% |
| Japanese | 16.7% |
