Wood technologist demographics and statistics in the US
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Wood technologist gender statistics
13.2% of wood technologists are women and 86.8% of wood technologists are men.
- Male, 86.8%
- Female, 13.2%
Wood technologist gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Male | 86.8% |
| Female | 13.2% |
Wood technologist gender pay gap
Women earn 93¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$29,105
Female income
$27,209
Wood technologist gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in wood technologist positions over time. Currently, 13.2% of wood technologists are female.
Wood technologist gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 86.25% | 13.75% |
| 2011 | 85.11% | 14.89% |
| 2012 | 85.82% | 14.18% |
| 2013 | 85.03% | 14.97% |
| 2014 | 85.49% | 14.51% |
| 2015 | 85.65% | 14.35% |
| 2016 | 86.57% | 13.43% |
| 2017 | 86.04% | 13.96% |
| 2018 | 86.95% | 13.05% |
| 2019 | 87.80% | 12.20% |
| 2020 | 88.20% | 11.80% |
| 2021 | 86.81% | 13.19% |
Wood technologist related jobs gender ratio
We compared wood technologists 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% |
| Wood Technologist | 87% | 13% |
| Driver/Technician | 93% | 7% |
| Armorer Technician | 95% | 5% |
| Guitar Technician | 96% | 4% |
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Wood technologist demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among wood technologists is White, which makes up 55.1% of all wood technologists. Comparatively, 17.1% of wood technologists are Hispanic or Latino and 11.1% of wood technologists are Black or African American.
- White, 55.1%
- Hispanic or Latino, 17.1%
- Black or African American, 11.1%
- Asian, 10.8%
- Unknown, 5.1%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.8%
Wood technologist race
| Wood technologist race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 55.1% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 17.1% |
| Black or African American | 11.1% |
| Asian | 10.8% |
| Unknown | 5.1% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.8% |
Wood technologist race and ethnicity over time
See how wood technologist racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Wood technologist race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 62.45% | 11.24% | 10.31% | 13.34% |
| 2011 | 62.55% | 11.25% | 10.35% | 12.58% |
| 2012 | 61.60% | 12.01% | 10.20% | 13.51% |
| 2013 | 62.02% | 11.46% | 10.24% | 13.72% |
| 2014 | 62.03% | 11.84% | 10.06% | 13.36% |
| 2015 | 60.05% | 13.26% | 10.23% | 13.47% |
| 2016 | 61.03% | 12.19% | 10.07% | 13.84% |
| 2017 | 60.32% | 11.87% | 10.29% | 14.84% |
| 2018 | 60.22% | 12.17% | 9.41% | 14.91% |
| 2019 | 58.00% | 12.30% | 11.61% | 15.26% |
| 2020 | 56.54% | 12.36% | 10.90% | 15.12% |
| 2021 | 55.07% | 11.13% | 10.83% | 17.06% |
Wood technologist wage gap by race
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $28,351 |
| White | $29,489 |
| Black or African American | $26,308 |
| Asian | $32,719 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $29,021 |
Average wood technologist age
See how the average age of wood technologists varies based on ethnicity and gender.
Male
Female
Wood technologist 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 |
Wood technologist age breakdown
The average age of wood technologists is 40+ years years old, representing 59% of the wood technologist population.
Wood technologist age breakdown
| Wood Technologist Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 59% |
| 30-40 years | 23% |
| 20-30 years | 18% |
Wood technologist educational attainment
The most common degree for wood technologists is bachelor's degree, with 34% of wood technologists earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are high school diploma degree at 27% and high school diploma degree at 15%.
- Bachelor's, 34%
- High School Diploma, 27%
- Associate, 15%
- Diploma, 12%
- Other Degrees, 12%
Wood technologists by degree level
| Wood technologist degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 34% |
| High School Diploma | 27% |
| Associate | 15% |
| Diploma | 12% |
| Other Degrees | 12% |
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Wood technologist wage gap by degree level
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| Master's Degree | $38,232 |
| High School Diploma or Less | $20,534 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $35,553 |
| Doctorate Degree | $37,185 |
| Some College/ Associate Degree | $27,397 |
Wood technologist employment statistics
Most wood technologists work for a private in the manufacturing industry.
Company size where wood technologists work
Below, you can see the size of companies where wood technologists work.
Wood technologist jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 2% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 20% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 22% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 7% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 32% |
| > 10,000 employees | 17% |
Wood technologist jobs by company type
Employees with the wood technologist job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most wood technologists prefer to work at private companies over public companies.
Wood technologist jobs by sector
| Company type | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 15% |
| Public | 18% |
| Private | 64% |
| Government | 3% |
Wood technologist jobs by industry
The most common industries for wood technologists are manufacturing, construction and education.
Wood technologist industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Manufacturing | 27% |
| Construction | 20% |
| Education | 15% |
| Professional | 10% |
| Fortune 500 | 7% |
| Media | 5% |
| Health Care | 5% |
| Retail | 5% |
| Government | 2% |
| Automotive | 2% |
| Internet | 2% |
Wood technologist turnover and employment statistics
Wood technologist unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for wood technologists between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Wood technologist unemployment rate by year
| Year | Wood technologist 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 wood technologist tenure
The average wood technologist stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 104 wood technologists resumes in Zippia's database.
Wood technologist tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 31% |
| 1-2 years | 28% |
| 3-4 years | 11% |
| 5-7 years | 15% |
| 8-10 years | 5% |
| 11+ years | 9% |
Wood technologist LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of wood technologists 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Darkroom Technician | 5.02% | 30,122 |
| Dental Hygienist | 6.89% | 24,234 |
| Wood Technologist | 8.24% | - |
| Medical Data Analyst | 9.29% | 129,290 |
| Ophthalmic Dispenser | 12.53% | 3,326 |
| Operating Room Technician | 12.80% | 96,065 |
| Nuclear Medical Technologist | 21.93% | 92,029 |
Similar wood technologist jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Darkroom Technician | 5.02% | 30,122 |
| Dental Hygienist | 6.89% | 24,234 |
| Medical Data Analyst | 9.29% | 129,290 |
| Ophthalmic Dispenser | 12.53% | 3,326 |
| Operating Room Technician | 12.80% | 96,065 |
| Nuclear Medical Technologist | 21.93% | 92,029 |
Foreign languages spoken by wood technologists
- Spanish, 100.0%
Wood technologist languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 100.0% |