Biomedical equipment specialist demographics and statistics in the US
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Biomedical equipment specialist gender statistics
13.5% of biomedical equipment specialists are women and 86.5% of biomedical equipment specialists are men.
- Male, 86.5%
- Female, 13.5%
Biomedical equipment specialist gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Male | 86.5% |
| Female | 13.5% |
Biomedical equipment specialist gender pay gap
Women earn 93¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$54,580
Female income
$50,653
Biomedical equipment specialist gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in biomedical equipment specialist positions over time. Currently, 13.5% of biomedical equipment specialists are female.
Biomedical equipment specialist gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 87.45% | 12.55% |
| 2011 | 87.40% | 12.60% |
| 2012 | 84.28% | 15.72% |
| 2013 | 87.25% | 12.75% |
| 2014 | 85.83% | 14.17% |
| 2015 | 88.35% | 11.65% |
| 2016 | 83.14% | 16.86% |
| 2017 | 84.22% | 15.78% |
| 2018 | 88.00% | 12.00% |
| 2019 | 88.72% | 11.28% |
| 2020 | 88.11% | 11.89% |
| 2021 | 86.46% | 13.54% |
Biomedical equipment specialist related jobs gender ratio
We compared biomedical equipment specialists with similar job titles to see how gender ratios vary. As you can see, millwright supervisor and machine repairman have the biggest gender ratio gaps.
| Job title | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Mender | 16% | 84% |
| Hydraulic Press Servicer | 22% | 78% |
| Assigner | 34% | 66% |
| Biomedical Equipment Specialist | 86% | 14% |
| Flooring Mechanic | 99% | 1% |
| Machine Repairman | 100% | 0% |
| Millwright Supervisor | 100% | 0% |
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Biomedical equipment specialist demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among biomedical equipment specialists is White, which makes up 68.3% of all biomedical equipment specialists. Comparatively, 17.0% of biomedical equipment specialists are Hispanic or Latino and 6.5% of biomedical equipment specialists are Asian.
- White, 68.3%
- Hispanic or Latino, 17.0%
- Asian, 6.5%
- Black or African American, 4.9%
- Unknown, 2.9%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.4%
Biomedical equipment specialist race
| Biomedical equipment specialist race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 68.3% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 17.0% |
| Asian | 6.5% |
| Black or African American | 4.9% |
| Unknown | 2.9% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.4% |
Biomedical equipment specialist race and ethnicity over time
See how biomedical equipment specialist racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Biomedical equipment specialist race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 68.31% | 7.00% | 7.67% | 15.12% |
| 2011 | 71.39% | 5.88% | 6.76% | 14.28% |
| 2012 | 69.44% | 8.21% | 7.03% | 13.14% |
| 2013 | 71.58% | 6.13% | 6.06% | 13.58% |
| 2014 | 69.07% | 6.05% | 7.32% | 15.49% |
| 2015 | 68.56% | 7.36% | 7.40% | 14.59% |
| 2016 | 69.75% | 5.89% | 7.69% | 14.39% |
| 2017 | 65.81% | 6.78% | 6.96% | 18.56% |
| 2018 | 70.28% | 5.42% | 6.40% | 15.30% |
| 2019 | 70.91% | 5.72% | 6.55% | 14.82% |
| 2020 | 67.09% | 5.08% | 5.54% | 14.10% |
| 2021 | 68.26% | 4.93% | 6.49% | 17.01% |
Biomedical equipment specialist wage gap by race
According to our data, unknown biomedical equipment specialists have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Hispanic or latino biomedical equipment specialists have the lowest average salary at $52,169.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $57,669 |
| White | $52,919 |
| Black or African American | $55,308 |
| Asian | $55,007 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $52,169 |
Average biomedical equipment specialist age
See how the average age of biomedical equipment specialists varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Biomedical equipment specialist age by race and gender
| Race | Male age | Female age |
|---|---|---|
| White | 45 | 51 |
| Black or African American | 48 | |
| Asian | 47 | |
| Hispanic or Latino | 44 |
Biomedical equipment specialist age breakdown
The average age of biomedical equipment specialists is 40+ years years old, representing 65% of the biomedical equipment specialist population.
Biomedical equipment specialist age breakdown
| Biomedical Equipment Specialist Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 65% |
| 30-40 years | 24% |
| 20-30 years | 12% |
Biomedical equipment specialist educational attainment
The most common degree for biomedical equipment specialists is associate degree, with 45% of biomedical equipment specialists earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are bachelor's degree degree at 31% and bachelor's degree degree at 8%.
- Associate, 45%
- Bachelor's, 31%
- High School Diploma, 8%
- Diploma, 6%
- Other Degrees, 10%
Biomedical equipment specialists by degree level
| Biomedical equipment specialist degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Associate | 45% |
| Bachelor's | 31% |
| High School Diploma | 8% |
| Diploma | 6% |
| Other Degrees | 10% |
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Biomedical equipment specialist wage gap by degree level
According to the data, biomedical equipment specialists with a Associate degree earn more than those without, at $68,782 annually. With a Bachelor's degree, biomedical equipment specialists earn a median annual income of $64,467 compared to $62,634 for biomedical equipment specialists with an High School Diploma degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| High School Diploma or Less | $62,634 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $64,467 |
| Some College/ Associate Degree | $68,782 |
Biomedical equipment specialist employment statistics
Most biomedical equipment specialists work for a private in the health care industry.
Company size where biomedical equipment specialists work
Below, you can see the size of companies where biomedical equipment specialists work.
Biomedical equipment specialist jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 6% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 14% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 12% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 11% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 32% |
| > 10,000 employees | 26% |
Biomedical equipment specialist jobs by company type
Employees with the biomedical equipment specialist job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most biomedical equipment specialists prefer to work at private companies over government companies.
Biomedical equipment specialist jobs by sector
| Company type | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 8% |
| Public | 13% |
| Private | 63% |
| Government | 15% |
Biomedical equipment specialist jobs by industry
The most common industries for biomedical equipment specialists are health care, government and education.
Biomedical equipment specialist industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Health Care | 52% |
| Government | 12% |
| Education | 6% |
| Professional | 6% |
| Manufacturing | 5% |
| Non Profits | 3% |
| Fortune 500 | 3% |
| Retail | 3% |
| Technology | 3% |
| Pharmaceutical | 2% |
| Finance | 2% |
| Start-up | 2% |
| Construction | 2% |
Biomedical equipment specialist turnover and employment statistics
Biomedical equipment specialist unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for biomedical equipment specialists between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Biomedical equipment specialist unemployment rate by year
| Year | Biomedical equipment specialist unemployment rate |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 4.08% |
| 2011 | 5.79% |
| 2012 | 5.24% |
| 2013 | 4.02% |
| 2014 | 3.03% |
| 2015 | 2.38% |
| 2016 | 2.67% |
| 2017 | 1.38% |
| 2018 | 2.25% |
| 2019 | 0.79% |
| 2020 | 2.50% |
| 2021 | 3.86% |
Average biomedical equipment specialist tenure
The average biomedical equipment specialist stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 236 biomedical equipment specialists resumes in Zippia's database.
Biomedical equipment specialist tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 8% |
| 1-2 years | 20% |
| 3-4 years | 21% |
| 5-7 years | 20% |
| 8-10 years | 14% |
| 11+ years | 17% |
Biomedical equipment specialist LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of biomedical equipment specialists 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Auto Air Conditioning Apprentice | 1.73% | 11,864 |
| Millwright Mechanic | 2.00% | 138,071 |
| Certified Master Locksmith | 3.52% | 42,630 |
| Veneer Clipper Helper | 3.67% | 13,372 |
| Gas Appliance Installer | 3.71% | 18,545 |
| Cable Splicer Assistant | 3.93% | 2,634 |
| Biomedical Equipment Specialist | 8.86% | - |
Similar biomedical equipment specialist jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Auto Air Conditioning Apprentice | 1.73% | 11,864 |
| Millwright Mechanic | 2.00% | 138,071 |
| Certified Master Locksmith | 3.52% | 42,630 |
| Veneer Clipper Helper | 3.67% | 13,372 |
| Gas Appliance Installer | 3.71% | 18,545 |
| Cable Splicer Assistant | 3.93% | 2,634 |
Foreign languages spoken by biomedical equipment specialists
The most common foreign language among biomedical equipment specialists is Spanish at 50.0%. The second-most popular foreign language spoken is Welsh at 25.0% and French is the third-most popular at 25.0%.
- Spanish, 50.0%
- Welsh, 25.0%
- French, 25.0%
Biomedical equipment specialist languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 50.0% |
| Welsh | 25.0% |
| French | 25.0% |
