Two-way radio technician demographics and statistics in the US
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Two-way radio technician gender statistics
5.8% of two-way radio technicians are women and 94.2% of two-way radio technicians are men.
- Male, 94.2%
- Female, 5.8%
Two-way radio technician gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Male | 94.2% |
| Female | 5.8% |
Two-way radio technician gender pay gap
Women earn 96¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$47,725
Female income
$45,776
Two-way radio technician gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in two-way radio technician positions over time. Currently, 5.8% of two-way radio technicians are female.
Two-way radio technician gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 91.62% | 8.38% |
| 2011 | 92.73% | 7.27% |
| 2012 | 92.97% | 7.03% |
| 2013 | 93.53% | 6.47% |
| 2014 | 93.06% | 6.94% |
| 2015 | 94.25% | 5.75% |
| 2016 | 93.88% | 6.12% |
| 2017 | 93.80% | 6.20% |
| 2018 | 93.66% | 6.34% |
| 2019 | 94.94% | 5.06% |
| 2020 | 95.05% | 4.95% |
| 2021 | 94.23% | 5.77% |
Two-way radio technician related jobs gender ratio
We compared two-way radio technicians 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% |
| Two-Way Radio Technician | 94% | 6% |
| Radio Repairman | 98% | 2% |
| Electric Motor Mechanic | 99% | 1% |
| Cable Television Technician | 99% | 1% |
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Two-way radio technician demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among two-way radio technicians is White, which makes up 56.8% of all two-way radio technicians. Comparatively, 18.4% of two-way radio technicians are Hispanic or Latino and 13.4% of two-way radio technicians are Black or African American.
- White, 56.8%
- Hispanic or Latino, 18.4%
- Black or African American, 13.4%
- Asian, 6.3%
- Unknown, 4.4%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.7%
Two-way radio technician race
| Two-way radio technician race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 56.8% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 18.4% |
| Black or African American | 13.4% |
| Asian | 6.3% |
| Unknown | 4.4% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.7% |
Two-way radio technician race and ethnicity over time
See how two-way radio technician racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Two-way radio technician race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 65.31% | 12.60% | 4.14% | 16.25% |
| 2011 | 66.24% | 12.00% | 3.94% | 15.30% |
| 2012 | 64.59% | 12.38% | 4.25% | 16.20% |
| 2013 | 64.14% | 13.08% | 5.00% | 15.07% |
| 2014 | 64.59% | 12.93% | 4.27% | 15.61% |
| 2015 | 62.77% | 12.27% | 5.01% | 17.59% |
| 2016 | 62.47% | 12.44% | 5.02% | 18.02% |
| 2017 | 61.80% | 13.08% | 5.76% | 17.31% |
| 2018 | 61.18% | 11.43% | 4.77% | 19.93% |
| 2019 | 61.81% | 11.46% | 4.82% | 18.92% |
| 2020 | 59.68% | 12.44% | 4.35% | 19.12% |
| 2021 | 56.84% | 13.43% | 6.29% | 18.41% |
Two-way radio technician wage gap by race
According to our data, unknown two-way radio technicians have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Asian two-way radio technicians have the lowest average salary at $45,304.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $49,493 |
| White | $48,867 |
| Black or African American | $46,687 |
| Asian | $45,304 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $48,398 |
Average two-way radio technician age
See how the average age of two-way radio technicians varies based on ethnicity and gender.
Male
Female
Two-way radio technician 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 |
Two-way radio technician age breakdown
The average age of two-way radio technicians is 40+ years years old, representing 67% of the two-way radio technician population.
Two-way radio technician age breakdown
| Two-Way Radio Technician Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 67% |
| 30-40 years | 20% |
| 20-30 years | 13% |
Two-way radio technician educational attainment
The most common degree for two-way radio technicians is associate degree, with 52% of two-way radio technicians earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are bachelor's degree degree at 24% and bachelor's degree degree at 17%.
- Associate, 52%
- Bachelor's, 24%
- High School Diploma, 17%
- Diploma, 4%
- Other Degrees, 3%
Two-way radio technicians by degree level
| Two-way radio technician degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Associate | 52% |
| Bachelor's | 24% |
| High School Diploma | 17% |
| Diploma | 4% |
| Other Degrees | 3% |
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Two-way radio technician wage gap by degree level
According to the data, two-way radio technicians with a Associate degree earn more than those without, at $49,944 annually. With a Bachelor's degree, two-way radio technicians earn a median annual income of $49,519 compared to $45,945 for two-way radio technicians with an High School Diploma degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| High School Diploma or Less | $45,945 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $49,519 |
| Some College/ Associate Degree | $49,944 |
Two-way radio technician employment statistics
Most two-way radio technicians work for a private in the manufacturing industry.
Company size where two-way radio technicians work
Below, you can see the size of companies where two-way radio technicians work.
Two-way radio technician jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 20% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 24% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 27% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 2% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 16% |
| > 10,000 employees | 11% |
Two-way radio technician jobs by company type
Employees with the two-way radio technician job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most two-way radio technicians prefer to work at private companies over public companies.
Two-way radio technician jobs by sector
| Company type | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Public | 11% |
| Private | 77% |
| Government | 11% |
Two-way radio technician jobs by industry
The most common industries for two-way radio technicians are manufacturing, telecommunication and government.
Two-way radio technician industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Manufacturing | 22% |
| Telecommunication | 20% |
| Government | 10% |
| Retail | 7% |
| Construction | 7% |
| Professional | 7% |
| Transportation | 5% |
| Fortune 500 | 5% |
| Automotive | 2% |
| Internet | 2% |
| Health Care | 2% |
| Real Estate | 2% |
| Hospitality | 2% |
| Technology | 2% |
| Finance | 2% |
Two-way radio technician turnover and employment statistics
Two-way radio technician unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for two-way radio technicians between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Two-way radio technician unemployment rate by year
| Year | Two-way radio technician 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 two-way radio technician tenure
The average two-way radio technician stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 121 two-way radio technicians resumes in Zippia's database.
Two-way radio technician tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 12% |
| 1-2 years | 36% |
| 3-4 years | 16% |
| 5-7 years | 16% |
| 8-10 years | 7% |
| 11+ years | 13% |
Two-way radio technician LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of two-way radio 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Substation Technician | 3.37% | 44,872 |
| Security Systems Installer | 4.35% | 117,866 |
| Video Player Mechanic | 4.78% | 35,098 |
| Two-Way Radio Technician | 6.00% | - |
| Dictating Machine Transcriber | 6.67% | 30,151 |
| Cell Installer | 7.96% | 15,830 |
Similar two-way radio technician jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Substation Technician | 3.37% | 44,872 |
| Security Systems Installer | 4.35% | 117,866 |
| Video Player Mechanic | 4.78% | 35,098 |
| Dictating Machine Transcriber | 6.67% | 30,151 |
| Cell Installer | 7.96% | 15,830 |
Foreign languages spoken by two-way radio technicians
- Tagalog, 50.0%
- Spanish, 50.0%
Two-way radio technician languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Tagalog | 50.0% |
| Spanish | 50.0% |