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Assistants and Technicians in Exact Sciences, Biological, Engineering, Information Technology and Telecommunications

Group (26) - 2024-Q2

  • 2.34M, Workforce
  • $7.83k MX, Average monthly salary
  • 40.7, Average age
  • 42.2, Weekly hours worked
  • 5.17, Weekly days worked
  • 5.52%, Workforce with second job
  • 42.9%, Informal Workforce
  • 11.5, Average years of Schooling

About Assistants and Technicians in Exact Sciences, Biological, Engineering, Information Technology and Telecommunications

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The workforce of Assistants and Technicians in Exact Sciences, Biological, Engineering, Information Technology and Telecommunications during second quarter of 2024 was 2.34M people, whose salary averaged $7.83k MX working around 42.2 hours per week.

The average age of Assistants and Technicians in Exact Sciences, Biological, Engineering, Information Technology and Telecommunications was 40.7 years. The workforce was distributed in 92.5% men with an average salary of $7.98k MX and, 7.52% women with average salary of $5.91k MX.

The best average salaries received by Assistants and Technicians in Exact Sciences, Biological, Engineering, Information Technology and Telecommunications were in Baja California Sur ($12.9k MX), Campeche ($12k MX), and Coahuila de Zaragoza ($11.8k MX) while the workforce was larger in Estado de México (301k), Ciudad de México (196k), and Nuevo León (172k).

In terms of industries, the best average salaries were in Accounting, Auditing and Related Services ($23.8k MX), Pig Raising ($18k MX), and Retail Trade of Computer Furniture, Equipment and Accessories; Telephones and other Communication Devices ($17.2k MX), while the workforce was concentrated on Repair and Maintenance of Automobiles and Trucks (1.08M), Electronic and Precision Equipment Repair and Maintenance (642k), and Foundations, Prefabricated Structures Assembly and Exterior Construction Works (198k).

6.77% of the total informal workers correspond to women with an average salary of $3.91k MX and 93.2% to men with an average salary of $6.5k MX.

At the level of states, Guerrero had the highest percentage of informal workers with 68.2% corresponding to 24.7k from 36.2k workers, while the state with the lowest percentage of informal workers was Nuevo León with a 27.9% corresponding to 48.1k from 172k workers.

Workforce and Salaries Evolution

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  • 2.34M, Workforce 2024-Q2
  • $7.83k MX, Average monthly salary 2024-Q2

At second quarter of 2024, the people who worked as Assistants and Technicians in Exact Sciences, Biological, Engineering, Information Technology and Telecommunications were 2.34M being a 0.74% higher than the first quarter of 2024. (2.32M).

In the same period, an average salary of $7.83k MX was observed, registering an increase of 4.45%, compared to the first quarter of 2024 ($7.49k MX).

Workforce by State

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The states with the highest number of Assistants and Technicians in Exact Sciences, Biological, Engineering, Information Technology and Telecommunications during the second quarter of 2024 were Estado de México (301k), Ciudad de México (196k), and Nuevo León (172k)

Comparing the first quarter of 2021 and the second quarter of 2024, the main positive variations occurred in Guanajuato and Estado de México with an increase of 19.6k (22%) and 9.81k (3.37%), respectively. On the other hand, the negative variations were accentuated in Ciudad de México and Puebla with a decrease of 17.5k (8.18%) and 16.5k (16.6%), respectively.

Salaries by State

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The states with the best average salaries for Assistants and Technicians in Exact Sciences, Biological, Engineering, Information Technology and Telecommunications during second quarter of 2024 were Baja California Sur ($12.9k MX), Campeche ($12k MX), and Coahuila de Zaragoza ($11.8k MX)

Comparing the first quarter of 2021 and the second quarter of 2024, the positive salary growth was higher in Zacatecas and Baja California Sur with an increase of $1.94k MX (33.3%) and $1.74k MX (15.6%), respectively. Por otro lado, las variaciones salariales negativas se acentuaron en Guerrero and Tabasco with a decrease of $1.32k MX (20%) and $1.3k MX (12.2%), respectively.

Average Salary and Workforce by Sex and Age

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Average Age 2024-Q2

  • 33.3, Women
  • 41.3, Men

At second quarter of 2024, the male workforce in Assistants and Technicians in Exact Sciences, Biological, Engineering, Information Technology and Telecommunications represented the 92.5% of the employed population and women 7.52%. The male and female workforce was higher in the age group 25 to 34 years (541k men and 56k women).

The highest average salary was $9.18k MX received by men from 45 to 54 years, while the lowest average salary was $4.1k MX received by men from 75 or more years.

* The data regarding salaries have low statistical precision so it should not be used as conclusions.

Average Salary and Workforce by Gender and Schooling Years

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Average Schooling in Years (2024-Q2)

  • 13.3, Women
  • 11.3, Men

At second quarter of 2024 the male workforce in Assistants and Technicians in Exact Sciences, Biological, Engineering, Information Technology and Telecommunications was higher in the educational segment with 10 to 12 years of schooling (824k), while the female workforce was higher in the educational segment with 16 to 18 years of schooling (59.8k).

The highest average salary was $9.31k MX received by men with 16 to 18 years of schooling, while the lowest average salary was $3.72k MX received by women with 13 to 15 years of schooling.

* The data regarding salaries have low statistical precision so it should not be used as conclusions.

Workforce and Salaries Distribution by Industries

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The visualization shows the distribution of Assistants and Technicians in Exact Sciences, Biological, Engineering, Information Technology and Telecommunications in different industries and economic sectors.

At second quarter of 2024, the workforce was higher in Repair and Maintenance of Automobiles and Trucks (32.4%), Electronic and Precision Equipment Repair and Maintenance (19.3%), and Foundations, Prefabricated Structures Assembly and Exterior Construction Works (5.97%).

In the same period, the best average salaries were received in Accounting, Auditing and Related Services ($23.8k MX), Pig Raising ($18k MX), and Retail Trade of Computer Furniture, Equipment and Accessories; Telephones and other Communication Devices ($17.2k MX).

Labor Informality

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Labor Informality

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Labor Informality 2024-Q2

  • 42.9%, Assistants and Technicians in Exact Sciences, Biological, Engineering, Information Technology and Telecommunications
  • 54.3%, Average Informality in Mexico

During the second quarter of 2024, the labor informality of Assistants and Technicians in Exact Sciences, Biological, Engineering, Information Technology and Telecommunications reached a 42.9%, which implied an increase from 1.08 percentage points compared to the first quarter of 2024  (41.8%).

The labor informality of this occupation was lower than informality at the country level in 11.4 percentage points during the second quarter of 2024.

Labor Informality by State

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Greater Labor Informality: 68.2%, Guerrero

Less Labor Informality: 27.9 %, Nuevo León

At second quarter of 2024, the states with the highest rate of labor informality in Assistants and Technicians in Exact Sciences, Biological, Engineering, Information Technology and Telecommunications were Guerrero (68.2%), Oaxaca (62.2%), and Chiapas (60.3%).

The states with the lowest informality rate were Aguascalientes (28.1%), Colima (28%), and Nuevo León (27.9%).

Labor Informality by Age and Education

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Workforce

The workforce of Assistants and Technicians in Exact Sciences, Biological, Engineering, Information Technology and Telecommunications during the second quarter of 2024 was higher in the age group with 25 to 34 years concentrating 597k workers of which 62.5% corresponds to formal employment (373k) and 37.5% to informal employment (224k).

Regarding the schooling years, the workforce was higher in the range with 10 to 12 years of schooling concentrating 883k workers of which 58.2%  corresponds to formal employment (514k) and 41.8% corresponds to informal employment (369k).