Color matcher demographics and statistics in the US
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Color matcher gender statistics
14.9% of color matchers are women and 85.1% of color matchers are men.
- Male, 85.1%
- Female, 14.9%
Color matcher gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Male | 85.1% |
| Female | 14.9% |
Color matcher gender pay gap
Women earn 97¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$66,860
Female income
$65,033
Color matcher gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in color matcher positions over time. Currently, 14.9% of color matchers are female.
Color matcher gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 86.35% | 13.65% |
| 2011 | 85.74% | 14.26% |
| 2012 | 87.29% | 12.71% |
| 2013 | 87.93% | 12.07% |
| 2014 | 86.14% | 13.86% |
| 2015 | 85.71% | 14.29% |
| 2016 | 86.12% | 13.88% |
| 2017 | 84.52% | 15.48% |
| 2018 | 85.86% | 14.14% |
| 2019 | 86.28% | 13.72% |
| 2020 | 82.40% | 17.60% |
| 2021 | 85.12% | 14.88% |
Color matcher related jobs gender ratio
We compared color matchers with similar job titles to see how gender ratios vary. As you can see, precision crop manager and chemical compounder have the biggest gender ratio gaps.
| Job title | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Feed Research Aide | 13% | 87% |
| Taste Tester | 15% | 85% |
| Formula Technician | 27% | 73% |
| Color Matcher | 85% | 15% |
| Hot Cell Technician | 97% | 3% |
| Chemical Compounder | 98% | 2% |
| Precision Crop Manager | 98% | 2% |
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Color matcher demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among color matchers is White, which makes up 64.5% of all color matchers. Comparatively, 17.7% of color matchers are Hispanic or Latino and 7.2% of color matchers are Black or African American.
- White, 64.5%
- Hispanic or Latino, 17.7%
- Black or African American, 7.2%
- Asian, 5.8%
- Unknown, 4.4%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.4%
Color matcher race
| Color matcher race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 64.5% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 17.7% |
| Black or African American | 7.2% |
| Asian | 5.8% |
| Unknown | 4.4% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.4% |
Color matcher race and ethnicity over time
See how color matcher racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Color matcher race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 69.55% | 9.51% | 6.37% | 13.03% |
| 2011 | 70.59% | 8.97% | 5.11% | 12.48% |
| 2012 | 70.99% | 8.46% | 7.21% | 11.61% |
| 2013 | 71.86% | 8.65% | 5.91% | 12.00% |
| 2014 | 68.26% | 10.89% | 6.60% | 11.69% |
| 2015 | 67.84% | 9.01% | 6.51% | 14.23% |
| 2016 | 67.67% | 8.36% | 6.96% | 14.92% |
| 2017 | 69.69% | 8.72% | 6.24% | 13.93% |
| 2018 | 68.20% | 7.31% | 7.30% | 13.36% |
| 2019 | 69.52% | 7.96% | 7.19% | 14.20% |
| 2020 | 65.27% | 9.97% | 5.26% | 15.26% |
| 2021 | 64.49% | 7.20% | 5.79% | 17.75% |
Color matcher wage gap by race
According to our data, unknown color matchers have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Black or african american color matchers have the lowest average salary at $63,367.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $70,802 |
| White | $69,498 |
| Black or African American | $63,367 |
| Asian | $64,516 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $66,417 |
Average color matcher age
See how the average age of color matchers varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Color matcher age by race and gender
| Race | Male age | Female age |
|---|---|---|
| Unknown | 45 | |
| White | 45 | 45 |
| Black or African American | 48 | 44 |
| Asian | 39.5 | 43 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 41 | 39 |
Color matcher age breakdown
The average age of color matchers is 40+ years years old, representing 59% of the color matcher population.
Color matcher age breakdown
| Color Matcher Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 59% |
| 30-40 years | 24% |
| 20-30 years | 17% |
Color matcher educational attainment
The most common degree for color matchers is high school diploma, with 34% of color matchers earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are associate degree degree at 32% and associate degree degree at 23%.
- High School Diploma, 34%
- Associate, 32%
- Bachelor's, 23%
- Diploma, 6%
- Other Degrees, 5%
Color matchers by degree level
| Color matcher degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| High School Diploma | 34% |
| Associate | 32% |
| Bachelor's | 23% |
| Diploma | 6% |
| Other Degrees | 5% |
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Color matcher wage gap by degree level
According to the data, color matchers with a Associate degree earn more than those without, at $68,612 annually. With a Bachelor's degree, color matchers earn a median annual income of $66,287 compared to $65,341 for color matchers with an High School Diploma degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| High School Diploma or Less | $65,341 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $66,287 |
| Some College/ Associate Degree | $68,612 |
Color matcher employment statistics
Company size where color matchers work
Below, you can see the size of companies where color matchers work.
Color matcher jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 6% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 21% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 26% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 11% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 19% |
| > 10,000 employees | 17% |
Color matcher jobs by industry
The most common industries for color matchers are manufacturing, professional and health care.
Color matcher industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Manufacturing | 54% |
| Professional | 11% |
| Fortune 500 | 7% |
| Health Care | 5% |
| Retail | 5% |
| Finance | 4% |
| Non Profits | 4% |
| Transportation | 2% |
| Media | 2% |
| Energy | 2% |
| Construction | 2% |
| Internet | 2% |
| Insurance | 2% |
Color matcher turnover and employment statistics
Color matcher unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for color matchers between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Color matcher unemployment rate by year
| Year | Color matcher unemployment rate |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 6.02% |
| 2011 | 5.35% |
| 2012 | 4.78% |
| 2013 | 4.95% |
| 2014 | 3.72% |
| 2015 | 3.30% |
| 2016 | 2.72% |
| 2017 | 3.25% |
| 2018 | 2.01% |
| 2019 | 1.67% |
| 2020 | 4.01% |
| 2021 | 1.97% |
Average color matcher tenure
The average color matcher stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 146 color matchers resumes in Zippia's database.
Color matcher tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 16% |
| 1-2 years | 25% |
| 3-4 years | 19% |
| 5-7 years | 19% |
| 8-10 years | 3% |
| 11+ years | 18% |
Color matcher LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of color matchers 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Pilot Plant Technician | 5.71% | 23,485 |
| Feed Research Technician | 7.88% | 51,107 |
| Asbestos Abatement Technician | 8.16% | 9,396 |
| Color Matcher | 9.49% | - |
Similar color matcher jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Pilot Plant Technician | 5.71% | 23,485 |
| Feed Research Technician | 7.88% | 51,107 |
| Asbestos Abatement Technician | 8.16% | 9,396 |
Foreign languages spoken by color matchers
The most common foreign language among color matchers is Spanish at 62.5%. The second-most popular foreign language spoken is German at 12.5% and Portuguese is the third-most popular at 12.5%.
- Spanish, 62.5%
- German, 12.5%
- Portuguese, 12.5%
- Korean, 12.5%
Color matcher languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 62.5% |
| German | 12.5% |
| Portuguese | 12.5% |
| Korean | 12.5% |