Calibration tester demographics and statistics in the US
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Calibration tester gender statistics
28.0% of calibration testers are women and 72.0% of calibration testers are men.
- Male, 72.0%
- Female, 28.0%
Calibration tester gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Male | 72.0% |
| Female | 28.0% |
Calibration tester gender pay gap
Women earn 82¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$37,521
Female income
$30,654
Calibration tester gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in calibration tester positions over time. Currently, 28.0% of calibration testers are female.
Calibration tester gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 70.81% | 29.19% |
| 2011 | 70.62% | 29.38% |
| 2012 | 71.65% | 28.35% |
| 2013 | 72.53% | 27.47% |
| 2014 | 72.47% | 27.53% |
| 2015 | 73.36% | 26.64% |
| 2016 | 72.54% | 27.46% |
| 2017 | 72.45% | 27.55% |
| 2018 | 73.07% | 26.93% |
| 2019 | 72.69% | 27.31% |
| 2020 | 71.86% | 28.14% |
| 2021 | 72.00% | 28.00% |
Calibration tester related jobs gender ratio
We compared calibration testers with similar job titles to see how gender ratios vary. As you can see, corrugator and stone cutter have the biggest gender ratio gaps.
| Job title | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Screen Examiner | 7% | 93% |
| Cake Decorator | 9% | 91% |
| Garment Inspector | 10% | 90% |
| Calibration Tester | 72% | 28% |
| Bucket Operator | 99% | 1% |
| Stone Cutter | 99% | 1% |
| Corrugator | 99% | 1% |
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Calibration tester demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among calibration testers is White, which makes up 61.4% of all calibration testers. Comparatively, 16.6% of calibration testers are Hispanic or Latino and 9.6% of calibration testers are Black or African American.
- White, 61.4%
- Hispanic or Latino, 16.6%
- Black or African American, 9.6%
- Asian, 7.5%
- Unknown, 4.2%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.7%
Calibration tester race
| Calibration tester race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 61.4% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 16.6% |
| Black or African American | 9.6% |
| Asian | 7.5% |
| Unknown | 4.2% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.7% |
Calibration tester race and ethnicity over time
See how calibration tester racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Calibration tester race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 68.54% | 9.65% | 6.53% | 13.25% |
| 2011 | 66.84% | 10.93% | 6.01% | 14.09% |
| 2012 | 66.91% | 10.97% | 6.65% | 13.26% |
| 2013 | 67.04% | 11.05% | 6.06% | 13.76% |
| 2014 | 67.41% | 10.33% | 6.24% | 13.98% |
| 2015 | 66.38% | 10.33% | 6.24% | 14.75% |
| 2016 | 66.89% | 10.49% | 5.93% | 14.55% |
| 2017 | 67.01% | 9.58% | 6.41% | 14.58% |
| 2018 | 68.07% | 9.35% | 6.39% | 13.68% |
| 2019 | 67.16% | 9.27% | 6.03% | 15.21% |
| 2020 | 64.23% | 9.18% | 6.93% | 14.96% |
| 2021 | 61.36% | 9.63% | 7.52% | 16.60% |
Calibration tester wage gap by race
According to our data, asian calibration testers have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Black or african american calibration testers have the lowest average salary at $35,099.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $37,948 |
| White | $38,318 |
| Black or African American | $35,099 |
| Asian | $39,764 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $36,642 |
Average calibration tester age
See how the average age of calibration testers varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Calibration tester age by race and gender
| Race | Male age | Female age |
|---|---|---|
| Black or African American | 49 | 48 |
| Unknown | 40.5 | 46 |
| Asian | 45 | 51 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 41 | 43 |
| White | 45 | 49 |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 41 | 51.5 |
Calibration tester age breakdown
The average age of calibration testers is 40+ years years old, representing 64% of the calibration tester population.
Calibration tester age breakdown
| Calibration Tester Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 64% |
| 30-40 years | 22% |
| 20-30 years | 14% |
Calibration tester educational attainment
The most common degree for calibration testers is associate degree, with 42% of calibration testers earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are high school diploma degree at 33% and high school diploma degree at 17%.
- Associate, 42%
- High School Diploma, 33%
- Bachelor's, 17%
- Diploma, 8%
Calibration testers by degree level
| Calibration tester degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Associate | 42% |
| High School Diploma | 33% |
| Bachelor's | 17% |
| Diploma | 8% |
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Calibration tester wage gap by degree level
According to the data, calibration testers with a Master's degree earn more than those without, at $52,827 annually. With a Bachelor's degree, calibration testers earn a median annual income of $40,643 compared to $35,091 for calibration testers with an Associate degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| Master's Degree | $52,827 |
| High School Diploma or Less | $30,490 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $40,643 |
| Some College/ Associate Degree | $35,091 |
Calibration tester employment statistics
Company size where calibration testers work
Below, you can see the size of companies where calibration testers work.
Calibration tester jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 6% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 19% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 25% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 25% |
| > 10,000 employees | 25% |
Calibration tester turnover and employment statistics
Calibration tester unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for calibration testers between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Calibration tester unemployment rate by year
| Year | Calibration tester unemployment rate |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 12.76% |
| 2011 | 11.11% |
| 2012 | 9.24% |
| 2013 | 8.07% |
| 2014 | 6.68% |
| 2015 | 5.26% |
| 2016 | 5.61% |
| 2017 | 4.84% |
| 2018 | 4.61% |
| 2019 | 3.74% |
| 2020 | 5.71% |
| 2021 | 5.58% |
Average calibration tester tenure
The average calibration tester stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 28 calibration testers resumes in Zippia's database.
Calibration tester tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 19% |
| 1-2 years | 29% |
| 3-4 years | 19% |
| 5-7 years | 23% |
| 8-10 years | 0% |
| 11+ years | 10% |
Calibration tester LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of calibration testers 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Calibration Tester | 4.47% | - |
| Capsule Maker | 4.75% | 6,973 |
| Dental Laboratory Technician | 5.24% | 60,024 |
| Box Stamper | 7.84% | 580 |
| Drug Department Worker | 8.41% | 48,657 |
| Abrasive Mixer Helper | 8.89% | 14,389 |
| Reproduction Technician | 15.21% | 5,304 |
Similar calibration tester jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Capsule Maker | 4.75% | 6,973 |
| Dental Laboratory Technician | 5.24% | 60,024 |
| Box Stamper | 7.84% | 580 |
| Drug Department Worker | 8.41% | 48,657 |
| Abrasive Mixer Helper | 8.89% | 14,389 |
| Reproduction Technician | 15.21% | 5,304 |
Foreign languages spoken by calibration testers
The most common foreign language among calibration testers is Mandarin at 33.3%. The second-most popular foreign language spoken is Chinese at 33.3% and Cantonese is the third-most popular at 33.3%.
- Mandarin, 33.3%
- Chinese, 33.3%
- Cantonese, 33.3%
Calibration tester languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Mandarin | 33.3% |
| Chinese | 33.3% |
| Cantonese | 33.3% |