Assayer demographics and statistics in the US
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Assayer gender statistics
28.0% of assayers are women and 72.0% of assayers are men.
- Male, 72.0%
- Female, 28.0%
Assayer gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Male | 72.0% |
| Female | 28.0% |
Assayer gender pay gap
Women earn 98¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$65,876
Female income
$64,497
Assayer gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in assayer positions over time. Currently, 28.0% of assayers are female.
Assayer gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 73.97% | 26.03% |
| 2011 | 72.98% | 27.02% |
| 2012 | 75.53% | 24.47% |
| 2013 | 76.61% | 23.39% |
| 2014 | 73.63% | 26.37% |
| 2015 | 72.94% | 27.06% |
| 2016 | 73.60% | 26.40% |
| 2017 | 71.05% | 28.95% |
| 2018 | 73.19% | 26.81% |
| 2019 | 73.86% | 26.14% |
| 2020 | 67.79% | 32.21% |
| 2021 | 72.00% | 28.00% |
Assayer related jobs gender ratio
We compared assayers with similar job titles to see how gender ratios vary. As you can see, precision crop manager and chemical compounder have the biggest gender ratio gaps.
| Job title | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Feed Research Aide | 13% | 87% |
| Taste Tester | 15% | 85% |
| Formula Technician | 27% | 73% |
| Assayer | 72% | 28% |
| Hot Cell Technician | 97% | 3% |
| Chemical Compounder | 98% | 2% |
| Precision Crop Manager | 98% | 2% |
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Assayer demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among assayers is White, which makes up 62.9% of all assayers. Comparatively, 16.9% of assayers are Hispanic or Latino and 8.6% of assayers are Asian.
- White, 62.9%
- Hispanic or Latino, 16.9%
- Asian, 8.6%
- Black or African American, 6.9%
- Unknown, 4.3%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.4%
Assayer race
| Assayer race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 62.9% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 16.9% |
| Asian | 8.6% |
| Black or African American | 6.9% |
| Unknown | 4.3% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.4% |
Assayer race and ethnicity over time
See how assayer racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Assayer race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 67.98% | 9.23% | 9.18% | 12.13% |
| 2011 | 69.02% | 8.69% | 7.92% | 11.58% |
| 2012 | 69.42% | 8.18% | 10.02% | 10.72% |
| 2013 | 70.28% | 8.37% | 8.72% | 11.11% |
| 2014 | 66.69% | 10.61% | 9.41% | 10.80% |
| 2015 | 66.27% | 8.74% | 9.32% | 13.34% |
| 2016 | 66.10% | 8.08% | 9.77% | 14.03% |
| 2017 | 68.12% | 8.44% | 9.05% | 13.04% |
| 2018 | 66.63% | 7.03% | 10.11% | 12.46% |
| 2019 | 67.95% | 7.68% | 10.00% | 13.30% |
| 2020 | 63.70% | 9.70% | 8.07% | 14.37% |
| 2021 | 62.92% | 6.92% | 8.60% | 16.85% |
Assayer wage gap by race
According to our data, unknown assayers have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Black or african american assayers have the lowest average salary at $63,231.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $68,823 |
| White | $67,853 |
| Black or African American | $63,231 |
| Asian | $64,105 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $65,543 |
Average assayer age
See how the average age of assayers varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Assayer age by race and gender
| Race | Male age | Female age |
|---|---|---|
| Unknown | 45 | |
| White | 45 | 45 |
| Black or African American | 48 | 44 |
| Asian | 39.5 | 43 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 41 | 39 |
Assayer age breakdown
The average age of assayers is 40+ years years old, representing 59% of the assayer population.
Assayer age breakdown
| Assayer Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 59% |
| 30-40 years | 24% |
| 20-30 years | 17% |
Assayer educational attainment
The most common degree for assayers is bachelor's degree, with 54% of assayers earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are high school diploma degree at 25% and high school diploma degree at 17%.
- Bachelor's, 54%
- High School Diploma, 25%
- Associate, 17%
- Master's, 4%
Assayers by degree level
| Assayer degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 54% |
| High School Diploma | 25% |
| Associate | 17% |
| Master's | 4% |
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Assayer wage gap by degree level
According to the data, assayers with a Associate degree earn more than those without, at $67,191 annually. With a Bachelor's degree, assayers earn a median annual income of $65,445 compared to $64,730 for assayers with an High School Diploma degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| High School Diploma or Less | $64,730 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $65,445 |
| Some College/ Associate Degree | $67,191 |
Assayer turnover and employment statistics
Assayer unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for assayers between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Assayer unemployment rate by year
| Year | Assayer unemployment rate |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 6.02% |
| 2011 | 5.35% |
| 2012 | 4.78% |
| 2013 | 4.95% |
| 2014 | 3.72% |
| 2015 | 3.30% |
| 2016 | 2.72% |
| 2017 | 3.25% |
| 2018 | 2.01% |
| 2019 | 1.67% |
| 2020 | 4.01% |
| 2021 | 1.97% |
Average assayer tenure
The average assayer stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 51 assayers resumes in Zippia's database.
Assayer tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 38% |
| 1-2 years | 32% |
| 3-4 years | 14% |
| 5-7 years | 11% |
| 8-10 years | 5% |
| 11+ years | 0% |
Assayer LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of assayers 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Biological Technician | 5.71% | 9,182 |
| Plant Control Aide | 7.88% | 79,483 |
| Microbiology Analyst | 8.16% | 14,979 |
| Assayer | 9.49% | - |
Similar assayer jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Biological Technician | 5.71% | 9,182 |
| Plant Control Aide | 7.88% | 79,483 |
| Microbiology Analyst | 8.16% | 14,979 |