Calibrator demographics and statistics in the US
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Calibrator gender statistics
35.2% of calibrators are women and 64.8% of calibrators are men.
- Male, 64.8%
- Female, 35.2%
Calibrator gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Male | 64.8% |
| Female | 35.2% |
Calibrator gender pay gap
Women earn 97¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$46,520
Female income
$45,020
Calibrator gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in calibrator positions over time. Currently, 35.2% of calibrators are female.
Calibrator gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 50.11% | 49.89% |
| 2011 | 49.51% | 50.49% |
| 2012 | 51.22% | 48.78% |
| 2013 | 47.25% | 52.75% |
| 2014 | 49.47% | 50.53% |
| 2015 | 48.70% | 51.30% |
| 2016 | 49.29% | 50.71% |
| 2017 | 49.13% | 50.87% |
| 2018 | 68.53% | 31.47% |
| 2019 | 71.53% | 28.47% |
| 2020 | 70.28% | 29.72% |
| 2021 | 64.84% | 35.16% |
Calibrator related jobs gender ratio
| Job title | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Calibrator | 65% | 35% |
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Calibrator demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among calibrators is White, which makes up 70.8% of all calibrators. Comparatively, 10.4% of calibrators are Hispanic or Latino and 8.0% of calibrators are Asian.
- White, 70.8%
- Hispanic or Latino, 10.4%
- Asian, 8.0%
- Black or African American, 6.3%
- Unknown, 4.3%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.2%
Calibrator race
| Calibrator race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 70.8% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 10.4% |
| Asian | 8.0% |
| Black or African American | 6.3% |
| Unknown | 4.3% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.2% |
Calibrator race and ethnicity over time
See how calibrator racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Calibrator race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 73.17% | 7.08% | 7.89% | 9.54% |
| 2011 | 73.63% | 7.19% | 8.58% | 8.42% |
| 2012 | 72.65% | 7.60% | 8.91% | 8.56% |
| 2013 | 71.86% | 7.87% | 8.07% | 9.07% |
| 2014 | 73.05% | 6.71% | 8.38% | 9.25% |
| 2015 | 72.64% | 7.00% | 7.74% | 9.82% |
| 2016 | 71.43% | 7.41% | 8.23% | 10.18% |
| 2017 | 71.23% | 7.28% | 8.45% | 10.03% |
| 2018 | 74.49% | 5.93% | 7.53% | 9.83% |
| 2019 | 73.86% | 5.88% | 8.64% | 9.13% |
| 2020 | 73.04% | 5.70% | 8.67% | 9.86% |
| 2021 | 70.79% | 6.26% | 8.05% | 10.43% |
Calibrator wage gap by race
According to our data, white calibrators have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Black or african american calibrators have the lowest average salary at $45,648.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $45,785 |
| White | $47,536 |
| Black or African American | $45,648 |
| Asian | $47,041 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $46,617 |
Average calibrator age
See how the average age of calibrators varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Calibrator age by race and gender
| Race | Male age | Female age |
|---|---|---|
| Unknown | 51 | |
| White | 54 | 52.5 |
| Black or African American | 52 | |
| Asian | 52 | 49.5 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 48 | 54.5 |
Calibrator age breakdown
The average age of calibrators is 40+ years years old, representing 80% of the calibrator population.
Calibrator age breakdown
| Calibrator Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 80% |
| 30-40 years | 13% |
| 20-30 years | 7% |
Calibrator educational attainment
The most common degree for calibrators is bachelor's degree, with 36% of calibrators earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are associate degree degree at 25% and associate degree degree at 24%.
- Bachelor's, 36%
- Associate, 25%
- High School Diploma, 24%
- Diploma, 9%
- Other Degrees, 6%
Calibrators by degree level
| Calibrator degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 36% |
| Associate | 25% |
| High School Diploma | 24% |
| Diploma | 9% |
| Other Degrees | 6% |
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Calibrator wage gap by degree level
According to the data, calibrators with a Associate degree earn more than those without, at $46,714 annually. With a Bachelor's degree, calibrators earn a median annual income of $46,314 compared to $45,435 for calibrators with an High School Diploma degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| High School Diploma or Less | $45,435 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $46,314 |
| Some College/ Associate Degree | $46,714 |
Calibrator employment statistics
Company size where calibrators work
Below, you can see the size of companies where calibrators work.
Calibrator jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 8% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 4% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 32% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 16% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 16% |
| > 10,000 employees | 24% |
Calibrator jobs by industry
The most common industries for calibrators are manufacturing, professional and technology.
Calibrator industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Manufacturing | 30% |
| Professional | 22% |
| Technology | 15% |
| Fortune 500 | 11% |
| Automotive | 7% |
| Energy | 7% |
| Government | 4% |
| Insurance | 4% |
Calibrator turnover and employment statistics
Calibrator unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for calibrators between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Calibrator unemployment rate by year
| Year | Calibrator unemployment rate |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 7.39% |
| 2011 | 6.06% |
| 2012 | 5.70% |
| 2013 | 4.72% |
| 2014 | 3.88% |
| 2015 | 3.16% |
| 2016 | 3.28% |
| 2017 | 3.12% |
| 2018 | 2.08% |
| 2019 | 3.66% |
| 2020 | 4.65% |
| 2021 | 4.69% |
Average calibrator tenure
The average calibrator stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 148 calibrators resumes in Zippia's database.
Calibrator tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 24% |
| 1-2 years | 32% |
| 3-4 years | 13% |
| 5-7 years | 15% |
| 8-10 years | 4% |
| 11+ years | 11% |
Calibrator LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of calibrators 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Photogrammetric Technician | 4.94% | 5,311 |
| Electrical Systems Drafter | 5.61% | 85,632 |
| Drafting Internship | 5.82% | 51,193 |
| Mechanical Technician | 6.29% | 106,997 |
| Calibrator | 8.40% | - |
Similar calibrator jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Photogrammetric Technician | 4.94% | 5,311 |
| Electrical Systems Drafter | 5.61% | 85,632 |
| Drafting Internship | 5.82% | 51,193 |
| Mechanical Technician | 6.29% | 106,997 |
Foreign languages spoken by calibrators
- Spanish, 80.0%
- Russian, 20.0%
Calibrator languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 80.0% |
| Russian | 20.0% |