Component assembler demographics and statistics in the US
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Component assembler demographics by:
Component assembler gender statistics
36.3% of component assemblers are women and 63.7% of component assemblers are men.
- Male, 63.7%
- Female, 36.3%
Component assembler gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Male | 63.7% |
| Female | 36.3% |
Component assembler gender pay gap
Women earn 95¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$32,864
Female income
$31,282
Component assembler gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in component assembler positions over time. Currently, 36.3% of component assemblers are female.
Component assembler gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 56.12% | 43.88% |
| 2011 | 55.96% | 44.04% |
| 2012 | 57.89% | 42.11% |
| 2013 | 62.64% | 37.36% |
| 2014 | 58.15% | 41.85% |
| 2015 | 61.53% | 38.47% |
| 2016 | 62.39% | 37.61% |
| 2017 | 60.91% | 39.09% |
| 2018 | 59.38% | 40.62% |
| 2019 | 60.74% | 39.26% |
| 2020 | 62.01% | 37.99% |
| 2021 | 63.69% | 36.31% |
Component assembler related jobs gender ratio
We compared component assemblers with similar job titles to see how gender ratios vary. As you can see, top installer and liner installer have the biggest gender ratio gaps.
| Job title | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Timing Adjuster | 21% | 79% |
| Sewing Machine Assembler | 23% | 77% |
| Solderer-Assembler | 32% | 68% |
| Component Assembler | 64% | 36% |
| Screw Driver Operator | 98% | 2% |
| Liner Installer | 98% | 2% |
| Top Installer | 99% | 1% |
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Component assembler demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among component assemblers is White, which makes up 63.0% of all component assemblers. Comparatively, 16.3% of component assemblers are Hispanic or Latino and 9.5% of component assemblers are Asian.
- White, 63.0%
- Hispanic or Latino, 16.3%
- Asian, 9.5%
- Black or African American, 8.3%
- Unknown, 2.5%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.4%
Component assembler race
| Component assembler race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 63.0% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 16.3% |
| Asian | 9.5% |
| Black or African American | 8.3% |
| Unknown | 2.5% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.4% |
Component assembler race and ethnicity over time
See how component assembler racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Component assembler race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 65.05% | 10.30% | 7.14% | 15.43% |
| 2011 | 66.27% | 10.58% | 7.07% | 14.09% |
| 2012 | 63.96% | 11.54% | 6.47% | 15.70% |
| 2013 | 66.64% | 9.54% | 6.06% | 15.38% |
| 2014 | 64.13% | 9.19% | 9.44% | 15.81% |
| 2015 | 67.76% | 8.21% | 7.49% | 14.91% |
| 2016 | 65.22% | 8.98% | 8.47% | 15.97% |
| 2017 | 65.26% | 9.88% | 7.65% | 15.33% |
| 2018 | 66.84% | 8.46% | 6.34% | 16.47% |
| 2019 | 63.24% | 10.87% | 10.71% | 14.26% |
| 2020 | 59.34% | 6.78% | 10.33% | 19.80% |
| 2021 | 62.96% | 8.30% | 9.52% | 16.25% |
Component assembler wage gap by race
According to our data, asian component assemblers have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Hispanic or latino component assemblers have the lowest average salary at $32,487.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $32,827 |
| White | $33,058 |
| Black or African American | $32,762 |
| Asian | $33,190 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $32,487 |
Average component assembler age
See how the average age of component assemblers varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Component assembler age by race and gender
| Race | Male age | Female age |
|---|---|---|
| Unknown | 37 | |
| White | 47.5 | 55 |
| Black or African American | 52 | 58 |
| Asian | 53 | 53 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 49.5 | 50 |
Component assembler age breakdown
The average age of component assemblers is 40+ years years old, representing 73% of the component assembler population.
Component assembler age breakdown
| Component Assembler Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 73% |
| 30-40 years | 16% |
| 20-30 years | 10% |
Component assembler educational attainment
The most common degree for component assemblers is high school diploma, with 43% of component assemblers earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are associate degree degree at 24% and associate degree degree at 17%.
- High School Diploma, 43%
- Associate, 24%
- Bachelor's, 17%
- Diploma, 9%
- Other Degrees, 7%
Component assemblers by degree level
| Component assembler degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| High School Diploma | 43% |
| Associate | 24% |
| Bachelor's | 17% |
| Diploma | 9% |
| Other Degrees | 7% |
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Component assembler wage gap by degree level
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| High School Diploma or Less | $32,848 |
| Some College/ Associate Degree | $32,781 |
Component assembler employment statistics
Company size where component assemblers work
Below, you can see the size of companies where component assemblers work.
Component assembler jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 5% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 8% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 23% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 7% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 27% |
| > 10,000 employees | 29% |
Component assembler jobs by industry
The most common industries for component assemblers are manufacturing, technology and professional.
Component assembler industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Manufacturing | 33% |
| Technology | 13% |
| Fortune 500 | 12% |
| Professional | 11% |
| Transportation | 6% |
| Health Care | 5% |
| Construction | 5% |
| Automotive | 4% |
| Telecommunication | 3% |
| Finance | 2% |
| Energy | 2% |
| Real Estate | 2% |
| Hospitality | 2% |
| Media | 1% |
| Retail | 1% |
Component assembler turnover and employment statistics
Component assembler unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for component assemblers between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Component assembler unemployment rate by year
| Year | Component assembler unemployment rate |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 15.52% |
| 2011 | 13.10% |
| 2012 | 11.85% |
| 2013 | 10.61% |
| 2014 | 7.45% |
| 2015 | 6.10% |
| 2016 | 5.04% |
| 2017 | 4.96% |
| 2018 | 3.86% |
| 2019 | 4.69% |
| 2020 | 5.04% |
| 2021 | 5.81% |
Average component assembler tenure
The average component assembler stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 202 component assemblers resumes in Zippia's database.
Component assembler tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 29% |
| 1-2 years | 29% |
| 3-4 years | 15% |
| 5-7 years | 12% |
| 8-10 years | 7% |
| 11+ years | 8% |
Component assembler LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of component assemblers 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Water Technician | 2.37% | 34,702 |
| Banking Pin Adjuster | 3.41% | 9,487 |
| Metal Fabricator Helper | 3.66% | 16,977 |
| Laundry Aide | 5.06% | 45,254 |
| Component Assembler | 6.00% | - |
| Chemical Operator | 9.20% | 36,522 |
| Scanner | 20.58% | 12,763 |
Similar component assembler jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Water Technician | 2.37% | 34,702 |
| Banking Pin Adjuster | 3.41% | 9,487 |
| Metal Fabricator Helper | 3.66% | 16,977 |
| Laundry Aide | 5.06% | 45,254 |
| Chemical Operator | 9.20% | 36,522 |
| Scanner | 20.58% | 12,763 |
Foreign languages spoken by component assemblers
- Polish, 66.7%
- Spanish, 33.3%
Component assembler languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Polish | 66.7% |
| Spanish | 33.3% |
