Certified ophthalmic surgical assistant demographics and statistics in the US
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Certified ophthalmic surgical assistant demographics by:
Certified ophthalmic surgical assistant gender statistics
89.9% of certified ophthalmic surgical assistants are women and 10.1% of certified ophthalmic surgical assistants are men.
- Female, 89.9%
- Male, 10.1%
Certified ophthalmic surgical assistant gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Female | 89.9% |
| Male | 10.1% |
Certified ophthalmic surgical assistant gender pay gap
Women earn $1.04 for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$47,842
Female income
$49,869
Certified ophthalmic surgical assistant gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in certified ophthalmic surgical assistant positions over time. Currently, 89.9% of certified ophthalmic surgical assistants are female.
Certified ophthalmic surgical assistant gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 7.20% | 92.80% |
| 2011 | 7.07% | 92.93% |
| 2012 | 7.10% | 92.90% |
| 2013 | 7.26% | 92.74% |
| 2014 | 8.45% | 91.55% |
| 2015 | 7.20% | 92.80% |
| 2016 | 7.31% | 92.69% |
| 2017 | 8.08% | 91.92% |
| 2018 | 5.50% | 94.50% |
| 2019 | 7.02% | 92.98% |
| 2020 | 6.93% | 93.07% |
| 2021 | 10.14% | 89.86% |
Certified ophthalmic surgical assistant related jobs gender ratio
We compared certified ophthalmic surgical assistants with similar job titles to see how gender ratios vary. As you can see, guitar technician and armorer technician have the biggest gender ratio gaps.
| Job title | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Radiographer, Mammographer | 2% | 98% |
| Mammographer | 3% | 97% |
| Lead Mammographer | 3% | 97% |
| Certified Ophthalmic Surgical Assistant | 10% | 90% |
| Driver/Technician | 93% | 7% |
| Armorer Technician | 95% | 5% |
| Guitar Technician | 96% | 4% |
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Certified ophthalmic surgical assistant demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among certified ophthalmic surgical assistants is White, which makes up 62.1% of all certified ophthalmic surgical assistants. Comparatively, 14.5% of certified ophthalmic surgical assistants are Black or African American and 12.3% of certified ophthalmic surgical assistants are Hispanic or Latino.
- White, 62.1%
- Black or African American, 14.5%
- Hispanic or Latino, 12.3%
- Asian, 5.8%
- Unknown, 4.7%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.6%
Certified ophthalmic surgical assistant race
| Certified ophthalmic surgical assistant race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 62.1% |
| Black or African American | 14.5% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 12.3% |
| Asian | 5.8% |
| Unknown | 4.7% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.6% |
Certified ophthalmic surgical assistant race and ethnicity over time
See how certified ophthalmic surgical assistant racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Certified ophthalmic surgical assistant race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 73.00% | 9.36% | 6.16% | 8.76% |
| 2011 | 71.85% | 10.55% | 5.93% | 9.55% |
| 2012 | 70.15% | 10.26% | 6.54% | 10.33% |
| 2013 | 70.04% | 9.57% | 6.93% | 11.02% |
| 2014 | 69.81% | 9.42% | 7.57% | 10.60% |
| 2015 | 69.23% | 10.93% | 6.73% | 10.81% |
| 2016 | 69.25% | 9.82% | 7.19% | 10.91% |
| 2017 | 68.54% | 9.25% | 6.96% | 12.14% |
| 2018 | 65.67% | 16.49% | 6.15% | 8.40% |
| 2019 | 63.40% | 19.75% | 4.59% | 9.49% |
| 2020 | 65.26% | 14.04% | 6.49% | 7.89% |
| 2021 | 62.13% | 14.47% | 5.85% | 12.28% |
Certified ophthalmic surgical assistant wage gap by race
According to our data, unknown certified ophthalmic surgical assistants have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Hispanic or latino certified ophthalmic surgical assistants have the lowest average salary at $45,722.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $52,250 |
| White | $48,402 |
| Black or African American | $46,543 |
| Asian | $46,574 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $45,722 |
Average certified ophthalmic surgical assistant age
See how the average age of certified ophthalmic surgical assistants varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Certified ophthalmic surgical assistant age by race and gender
| Race | Male age | Female age |
|---|---|---|
| White | 37 | 41 |
| Black or African American | 36.5 | 45 |
| Asian | 51 | |
| Hispanic or Latino | 30.5 | 36 |
Certified ophthalmic surgical assistant age breakdown
The average age of certified ophthalmic surgical assistants is 40+ years years old, representing 51% of the certified ophthalmic surgical assistant population.
Certified ophthalmic surgical assistant age breakdown
| Certified Ophthalmic Surgical Assistant Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 51% |
| 30-40 years | 22% |
| 20-30 years | 23% |
Certified ophthalmic surgical assistant educational attainment
The most common degree for certified ophthalmic surgical assistants is bachelor's degree, with 32% of certified ophthalmic surgical assistants earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are associate degree degree at 32% and associate degree degree at 16%.
- Bachelor's, 32%
- Associate, 32%
- High School Diploma, 16%
- Doctorate, 3%
- Other Degrees, 17%
Certified ophthalmic surgical assistants by degree level
| Certified ophthalmic surgical assistant degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 32% |
| Associate | 32% |
| High School Diploma | 16% |
| Doctorate | 3% |
| Other Degrees | 17% |
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Certified ophthalmic surgical assistant employment statistics
Company size where certified ophthalmic surgical assistants work
Below, you can see the size of companies where certified ophthalmic surgical assistants work.
Certified ophthalmic surgical assistant jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 8% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 23% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 38% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 12% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 4% |
| > 10,000 employees | 15% |
Certified ophthalmic surgical assistant turnover and employment statistics
Certified ophthalmic surgical assistant unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for certified ophthalmic surgical assistants between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Certified ophthalmic surgical assistant unemployment rate by year
| Year | Certified ophthalmic surgical assistant unemployment rate |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 4.11% |
| 2011 | 5.06% |
| 2012 | 4.43% |
| 2013 | 3.96% |
| 2014 | 3.13% |
| 2015 | 3.08% |
| 2016 | 2.16% |
| 2017 | 2.36% |
| 2018 | 3.33% |
| 2019 | 3.20% |
| 2020 | 3.55% |
| 2021 | 3.66% |
Average certified ophthalmic surgical assistant tenure
The average certified ophthalmic surgical assistant stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 90 certified ophthalmic surgical assistants resumes in Zippia's database.
Certified ophthalmic surgical assistant tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 4% |
| 1-2 years | 24% |
| 3-4 years | 22% |
| 5-7 years | 21% |
| 8-10 years | 7% |
| 11+ years | 23% |
Certified ophthalmic surgical assistant LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of certified ophthalmic surgical assistants 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Guitar Technician | 5.02% | 29,832 |
| Certified Ophthalmic Surgical Assistant | 6.25% | - |
| Senior Medical Technologist | 8.24% | 113,217 |
| Records Coordinator | 9.29% | 25,060 |
| Bench Optician | 12.53% | 4,723 |
| Surgical Scrub Technician | 12.80% | 40,168 |
| Supervisor Nuclear Medicine | 21.93% | 12,974 |
Similar certified ophthalmic surgical assistant jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Guitar Technician | 5.02% | 29,832 |
| Senior Medical Technologist | 8.24% | 113,217 |
| Records Coordinator | 9.29% | 25,060 |
| Bench Optician | 12.53% | 4,723 |
| Surgical Scrub Technician | 12.80% | 40,168 |
| Supervisor Nuclear Medicine | 21.93% | 12,974 |
Foreign languages spoken by certified ophthalmic surgical assistants
- Spanish, 100.0%
Certified ophthalmic surgical assistant languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 100.0% |
