Circuit tester demographics and statistics in the US
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Circuit tester gender statistics
29.1% of circuit testers are women and 70.9% of circuit testers are men.
- Male, 70.9%
- Female, 29.1%
Circuit tester gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Male | 70.9% |
| Female | 29.1% |
Circuit tester gender pay gap
Women earn 79¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$63,407
Female income
$50,220
Circuit tester gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in circuit tester positions over time. Currently, 29.1% of circuit testers are female.
Circuit tester gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 69.71% | 30.29% |
| 2011 | 69.52% | 30.48% |
| 2012 | 70.58% | 29.42% |
| 2013 | 71.47% | 28.53% |
| 2014 | 71.42% | 28.58% |
| 2015 | 72.32% | 27.68% |
| 2016 | 71.49% | 28.51% |
| 2017 | 71.39% | 28.61% |
| 2018 | 72.03% | 27.97% |
| 2019 | 71.63% | 28.37% |
| 2020 | 70.79% | 29.21% |
| 2021 | 70.93% | 29.07% |
Circuit tester related jobs gender ratio
We compared circuit 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% |
| Circuit Tester | 71% | 29% |
| Bucket Operator | 99% | 1% |
| Stone Cutter | 99% | 1% |
| Corrugator | 99% | 1% |
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Circuit tester demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among circuit testers is White, which makes up 58.1% of all circuit testers. Comparatively, 18.2% of circuit testers are Hispanic or Latino and 9.4% of circuit testers are Asian.
- White, 58.1%
- Hispanic or Latino, 18.2%
- Asian, 9.4%
- Black or African American, 9.3%
- Unknown, 4.3%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.7%
Circuit tester race
| Circuit tester race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 58.1% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 18.2% |
| Asian | 9.4% |
| Black or African American | 9.3% |
| Unknown | 4.3% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.7% |
Circuit tester race and ethnicity over time
See how circuit tester racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Circuit tester race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 65.25% | 9.32% | 8.42% | 14.86% |
| 2011 | 63.56% | 10.60% | 7.90% | 15.69% |
| 2012 | 63.62% | 10.64% | 8.54% | 14.87% |
| 2013 | 63.76% | 10.71% | 7.95% | 15.37% |
| 2014 | 64.12% | 10.00% | 8.13% | 15.59% |
| 2015 | 63.10% | 10.00% | 8.13% | 16.36% |
| 2016 | 63.61% | 10.16% | 7.82% | 16.16% |
| 2017 | 63.72% | 9.25% | 8.30% | 16.18% |
| 2018 | 64.79% | 9.02% | 8.27% | 15.29% |
| 2019 | 63.88% | 8.94% | 7.91% | 16.82% |
| 2020 | 60.94% | 8.85% | 8.82% | 16.57% |
| 2021 | 58.07% | 9.30% | 9.41% | 18.20% |
Circuit tester wage gap by race
According to our data, asian circuit testers have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Black or african american circuit testers have the lowest average salary at $58,709.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $64,241 |
| White | $64,963 |
| Black or African American | $58,709 |
| Asian | $67,800 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $61,698 |
Average circuit tester age
See how the average age of circuit testers varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Circuit 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 |
Circuit tester age breakdown
The average age of circuit testers is 40+ years years old, representing 64% of the circuit tester population.
Circuit tester age breakdown
| Circuit Tester Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 64% |
| 30-40 years | 22% |
| 20-30 years | 14% |
Circuit tester educational attainment
The most common degree for circuit testers is bachelor's degree, with 39% of circuit testers earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are associate degree degree at 36% and associate degree degree at 19%.
- Bachelor's, 39%
- Associate, 36%
- High School Diploma, 19%
- Master's, 1%
- Other Degrees, 5%
Circuit testers by degree level
| Circuit tester degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 39% |
| Associate | 36% |
| High School Diploma | 19% |
| Master's | 1% |
| Other Degrees | 5% |
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Circuit tester wage gap by degree level
According to the data, circuit testers with a Master's degree earn more than those without, at $94,086 annually. With a Bachelor's degree, circuit testers earn a median annual income of $69,531 compared to $58,694 for circuit testers with an Associate degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| Master's Degree | $94,086 |
| High School Diploma or Less | $49,910 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $69,531 |
| Some College/ Associate Degree | $58,694 |
Circuit tester employment statistics
Most circuit testers work for a private in the technology industry.
Company size where circuit testers work
Below, you can see the size of companies where circuit testers work.
Circuit tester jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 10% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 5% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 25% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 8% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 18% |
| > 10,000 employees | 35% |
Circuit tester jobs by company type
Employees with the circuit tester job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most circuit testers prefer to work at private companies over public companies.
Circuit tester jobs by sector
| Company type | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 1% |
| Public | 39% |
| Private | 57% |
| Government | 2% |
Circuit tester jobs by industry
The most common industries for circuit testers are technology, manufacturing and telecommunication.
Circuit tester industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Technology | 22% |
| Manufacturing | 18% |
| Fortune 500 | 17% |
| Telecommunication | 15% |
| Professional | 7% |
| Finance | 4% |
| Retail | 3% |
| Construction | 3% |
| Government | 2% |
| Media | 1% |
| Energy | 1% |
| Internet | 1% |
| Real Estate | 1% |
| Education | 1% |
| Hospitality | 1% |
| Start-up | 1% |
Circuit tester turnover and employment statistics
Circuit tester unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for circuit testers between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Circuit tester unemployment rate by year
| Year | Circuit 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 circuit tester tenure
The average circuit tester stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 194 circuit testers resumes in Zippia's database.
Circuit tester tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 39% |
| 1-2 years | 41% |
| 3-4 years | 7% |
| 5-7 years | 6% |
| 8-10 years | 5% |
| 11+ years | 4% |
Circuit tester LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of circuit 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Circuit Tester | 4.47% | - |
| Computing Machine Operator | 4.75% | 64,382 |
| Crown And Bridge Technician | 5.24% | 7,069 |
| Paper Feeder | 7.84% | 1,458 |
| Precipitator | 8.41% | 8 |
| Lithographer Helper | 8.89% | 13,366 |
| Reproduction Technician | 15.21% | 5,304 |
Similar circuit tester jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Computing Machine Operator | 4.75% | 64,382 |
| Crown And Bridge Technician | 5.24% | 7,069 |
| Paper Feeder | 7.84% | 1,458 |
| Precipitator | 8.41% | 8 |
| Lithographer Helper | 8.89% | 13,366 |
| Reproduction Technician | 15.21% | 5,304 |
Foreign languages spoken by circuit testers
The most common foreign language among circuit testers is Mandarin at 33.3%. The second-most popular foreign language spoken is Korean at 16.7% and Carrier is the third-most popular at 16.7%.
- Mandarin, 33.3%
- Korean, 16.7%
- Carrier, 16.7%
- Chinese, 16.7%
- Spanish, 16.7%
Circuit tester languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Mandarin | 33.3% |
| Korean | 16.7% |
| Carrier | 16.7% |
| Chinese | 16.7% |
| Spanish | 16.7% |