Wind tunnel technician demographics and statistics in the US
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Wind tunnel technician gender statistics
25.8% of wind tunnel technicians are women and 74.2% of wind tunnel technicians are men.
- Male, 74.2%
- Female, 25.8%
Wind tunnel technician gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Male | 74.2% |
| Female | 25.8% |
Wind tunnel technician gender pay gap
Women earn 85¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$47,082
Female income
$39,940
Wind tunnel technician gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in wind tunnel technician positions over time. Currently, 25.8% of wind tunnel technicians are female.
Wind tunnel technician gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 78.41% | 21.59% |
| 2011 | 78.00% | 22.00% |
| 2012 | 79.15% | 20.85% |
| 2013 | 76.41% | 23.59% |
| 2014 | 77.97% | 22.03% |
| 2015 | 77.44% | 22.56% |
| 2016 | 77.85% | 22.15% |
| 2017 | 77.74% | 22.26% |
| 2018 | 75.64% | 24.36% |
| 2019 | 74.02% | 25.98% |
| 2020 | 75.69% | 24.31% |
| 2021 | 74.19% | 25.81% |
Wind tunnel technician related jobs gender ratio
| Job title | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Wind Tunnel Technician | 74% | 26% |
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Wind tunnel technician demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among wind tunnel technicians is White, which makes up 67.9% of all wind tunnel technicians. Comparatively, 11.7% of wind tunnel technicians are Hispanic or Latino and 8.2% of wind tunnel technicians are Asian.
- White, 67.9%
- Hispanic or Latino, 11.7%
- Asian, 8.2%
- Black or African American, 6.9%
- Unknown, 4.6%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.7%
Wind tunnel technician race
| Wind tunnel technician race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 67.9% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 11.7% |
| Asian | 8.2% |
| Black or African American | 6.9% |
| Unknown | 4.6% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.7% |
Wind tunnel technician race and ethnicity over time
See how wind tunnel technician racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Wind tunnel 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 | 71.21% | 6.43% | 8.40% | 11.23% |
| 2019 | 71.66% | 6.16% | 8.30% | 11.33% |
| 2020 | 69.60% | 5.51% | 8.58% | 11.30% |
| 2021 | 67.94% | 6.86% | 8.17% | 11.74% |
Wind tunnel technician wage gap by race
According to our data, asian wind tunnel technicians have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Black or african american wind tunnel technicians have the lowest average salary at $45,552.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $47,434 |
| White | $47,528 |
| Black or African American | $45,552 |
| Asian | $48,883 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $46,085 |
Average wind tunnel technician age
See how the average age of wind tunnel technicians varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Wind tunnel technician age by race and gender
| Race | Male age | Female age |
|---|---|---|
| Black or African American | 46 | 48 |
| Unknown | 43 | 45.5 |
| Asian | 50 | 47 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 42 | 44 |
| White | 46.5 | 47 |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 47 |
Wind tunnel technician age breakdown
The average age of wind tunnel technicians is 40+ years years old, representing 64% of the wind tunnel technician population.
Wind tunnel technician age breakdown
| Wind Tunnel Technician Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 64% |
| 30-40 years | 24% |
| 20-30 years | 12% |
Wind tunnel technician educational attainment
The most common degree for wind tunnel technicians is bachelor's degree, with 62% of wind tunnel technicians earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are associate degree degree at 19% and associate degree degree at 10%.
- Bachelor's, 62%
- Associate, 19%
- Diploma, 10%
- High School Diploma, 5%
- Other Degrees, 4%
Wind tunnel technicians by degree level
| Wind tunnel technician degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 62% |
| Associate | 19% |
| Diploma | 10% |
| High School Diploma | 5% |
| Other Degrees | 4% |
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Wind tunnel technician wage gap by degree level
According to the data, wind tunnel technicians with a Master's degree earn more than those without, at $51,475 annually. With a Associate degree, wind tunnel technicians earn a median annual income of $49,657 compared to $48,552 for wind tunnel technicians with an Bachelor's degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| Master's Degree | $51,475 |
| High School Diploma or Less | $45,567 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $48,552 |
| Some College/ Associate Degree | $49,657 |
Wind tunnel technician employment statistics
Company size where wind tunnel technicians work
Below, you can see the size of companies where wind tunnel technicians work.
Wind tunnel technician jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 7% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 43% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 7% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 14% |
| > 10,000 employees | 29% |
Wind tunnel technician jobs by industry
The most common industries for wind tunnel technicians are transportation, manufacturing and professional.
Wind tunnel technician industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Transportation | 17% |
| Fortune 500 | 17% |
| Manufacturing | 17% |
| Professional | 11% |
| Technology | 11% |
| Education | 6% |
| Automotive | 6% |
| Start-up | 6% |
| Internet | 6% |
| Energy | 6% |
Wind tunnel technician turnover and employment statistics
Wind tunnel technician unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for wind tunnel technicians between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Wind tunnel technician unemployment rate by year
| Year | Wind tunnel 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 | 1.97% |
| 2019 | 2.84% |
| 2020 | 3.91% |
| 2021 | 4.04% |
Average wind tunnel technician tenure
The average wind tunnel technician stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 37 wind tunnel technicians resumes in Zippia's database.
Wind tunnel technician tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 32% |
| 1-2 years | 29% |
| 3-4 years | 12% |
| 5-7 years | 15% |
| 8-10 years | 9% |
| 11+ years | 3% |
Wind tunnel technician LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of wind tunnel 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Instrument Person | 4.94% | 35,373 |
| Gage Designer | 5.61% | 43,996 |
| Contract-Drafter | 5.82% | 10,033 |
| Wind Tunnel Technician | 6.29% | - |
| Senior Instrument Technician | 8.40% | 45,526 |
Similar wind tunnel technician jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Instrument Person | 4.94% | 35,373 |
| Gage Designer | 5.61% | 43,996 |
| Contract-Drafter | 5.82% | 10,033 |
| Senior Instrument Technician | 8.40% | 45,526 |