Bench assembler demographics and statistics in the US
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Bench assembler demographics by:
Bench assembler gender statistics
32.5% of bench assemblers are women and 67.5% of bench assemblers are men.
- Male, 67.5%
- Female, 32.5%
Bench assembler gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Male | 67.5% |
| Female | 32.5% |
Bench assembler gender pay gap
Women earn 94¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$33,485
Female income
$31,360
Bench assembler gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in bench assembler positions over time. Currently, 32.5% of bench assemblers are female.
Bench assembler gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 60.26% | 39.74% |
| 2011 | 60.11% | 39.89% |
| 2012 | 61.98% | 38.02% |
| 2013 | 66.53% | 33.47% |
| 2014 | 62.23% | 37.77% |
| 2015 | 65.48% | 34.52% |
| 2016 | 66.30% | 33.70% |
| 2017 | 64.89% | 35.11% |
| 2018 | 63.42% | 36.58% |
| 2019 | 64.72% | 35.28% |
| 2020 | 65.94% | 34.06% |
| 2021 | 67.53% | 32.47% |
Bench assembler related jobs gender ratio
We compared bench assemblers with similar job titles to see how gender ratios vary. As you can see, top installer and liner installer have the biggest gender ratio gaps.
| Job title | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Timing Adjuster | 21% | 79% |
| Sewing Machine Assembler | 23% | 77% |
| Solderer-Assembler | 32% | 68% |
| Bench Assembler | 68% | 32% |
| Screw Driver Operator | 98% | 2% |
| Liner Installer | 98% | 2% |
| Top Installer | 99% | 1% |
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Bench assembler demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among bench assemblers is White, which makes up 62.7% of all bench assemblers. Comparatively, 18.7% of bench assemblers are Hispanic or Latino and 8.9% of bench assemblers are Black or African American.
- White, 62.7%
- Hispanic or Latino, 18.7%
- Black or African American, 8.9%
- Asian, 6.7%
- Unknown, 2.6%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.4%
Bench assembler race
| Bench assembler race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 62.7% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 18.7% |
| Black or African American | 8.9% |
| Asian | 6.7% |
| Unknown | 2.6% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.4% |
Bench assembler race and ethnicity over time
See how bench assembler racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Bench assembler race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 64.79% | 10.87% | 4.33% | 17.89% |
| 2011 | 66.01% | 11.15% | 4.26% | 16.55% |
| 2012 | 63.70% | 12.10% | 3.66% | 18.17% |
| 2013 | 66.37% | 10.10% | 3.24% | 17.84% |
| 2014 | 63.87% | 9.75% | 6.63% | 18.27% |
| 2015 | 67.50% | 8.77% | 4.68% | 17.37% |
| 2016 | 64.96% | 9.54% | 5.66% | 18.43% |
| 2017 | 65.00% | 10.44% | 4.84% | 17.79% |
| 2018 | 66.57% | 9.03% | 3.52% | 18.93% |
| 2019 | 62.98% | 11.44% | 7.90% | 16.72% |
| 2020 | 59.08% | 7.34% | 7.52% | 22.26% |
| 2021 | 62.70% | 8.86% | 6.71% | 18.71% |
Bench assembler wage gap by race
According to our data, asian bench assemblers have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Hispanic or latino bench assemblers have the lowest average salary at $32,976.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $33,435 |
| White | $33,749 |
| Black or African American | $33,347 |
| Asian | $33,928 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $32,976 |
Average bench assembler age
See how the average age of bench assemblers varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Female
Bench assembler age by race and gender
| Race | Male age | Female age |
|---|---|---|
| Unknown | 37 | |
| White | 47.5 | 55 |
| Black or African American | 52 | 58 |
| Asian | 53 | 53 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 49.5 | 50 |
Bench assembler age breakdown
The average age of bench assemblers is 40+ years years old, representing 73% of the bench assembler population.
Bench assembler age breakdown
| Bench Assembler Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 73% |
| 30-40 years | 16% |
| 20-30 years | 10% |
Bench assembler educational attainment
The most common degree for bench assemblers is high school diploma, with 53% of bench assemblers earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are associate degree degree at 35% and associate degree degree at 6%.
- High School Diploma, 53%
- Associate, 35%
- Diploma, 6%
- Bachelor's, 3%
- Other Degrees, 3%
Bench assemblers by degree level
| Bench assembler degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| High School Diploma | 53% |
| Associate | 35% |
| Diploma | 6% |
| Bachelor's | 3% |
| Other Degrees | 3% |
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Bench assembler wage gap by degree level
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| High School Diploma or Less | $33,464 |
| Some College/ Associate Degree | $33,373 |
Bench assembler employment statistics
Company size where bench assemblers work
Below, you can see the size of companies where bench assemblers work.
Bench assembler jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 3% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 18% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 35% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 3% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 15% |
| > 10,000 employees | 28% |
Bench assembler jobs by industry
The most common industries for bench assemblers are manufacturing, professional and technology.
Bench assembler industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Manufacturing | 24% |
| Fortune 500 | 17% |
| Professional | 17% |
| Technology | 14% |
| Transportation | 5% |
| Energy | 5% |
| Non Profits | 5% |
| Retail | 2% |
| Government | 2% |
| Internet | 2% |
| Health Care | 2% |
| Construction | 2% |
| Hospitality | 2% |
Bench assembler turnover and employment statistics
Bench assembler unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for bench assemblers between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Bench assembler unemployment rate by year
| Year | Bench assembler unemployment rate |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 15.52% |
| 2011 | 13.10% |
| 2012 | 11.85% |
| 2013 | 10.61% |
| 2014 | 7.45% |
| 2015 | 6.10% |
| 2016 | 5.04% |
| 2017 | 4.96% |
| 2018 | 3.86% |
| 2019 | 4.69% |
| 2020 | 5.04% |
| 2021 | 5.81% |
Average bench assembler tenure
The average bench assembler stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 84 bench assemblers resumes in Zippia's database.
Bench assembler tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 22% |
| 1-2 years | 26% |
| 3-4 years | 13% |
| 5-7 years | 18% |
| 8-10 years | 6% |
| 11+ years | 15% |
Bench assembler LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of bench assemblers 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Water Technician | 2.37% | 34,702 |
| Fiberglass Laminator | 3.41% | 490 |
| Metal Fabricator Helper | 3.66% | 16,977 |
| Laundry Worker | 5.06% | 25,513 |
| Bench Assembler | 6.00% | - |
| Petroleum Supply Specialist | 9.20% | 17,014 |
| Scanner Operator | 20.58% | 29,750 |
Similar bench assembler jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Water Technician | 2.37% | 34,702 |
| Fiberglass Laminator | 3.41% | 490 |
| Metal Fabricator Helper | 3.66% | 16,977 |
| Laundry Worker | 5.06% | 25,513 |
| Petroleum Supply Specialist | 9.20% | 17,014 |
| Scanner Operator | 20.58% | 29,750 |
Foreign languages spoken by bench assemblers
- Italian, 50.0%
- Spanish, 50.0%
Bench assembler languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Italian | 50.0% |
| Spanish | 50.0% |