Computer assembler demographics and statistics in the US
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Computer assembler gender statistics
24.1% of computer assemblers are women and 75.9% of computer assemblers are men.
- Male, 75.9%
- Female, 24.1%
Computer assembler gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Male | 75.9% |
| Female | 24.1% |
Computer assembler gender pay gap
Women earn 95¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$30,880
Female income
$29,322
Computer assembler gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in computer assembler positions over time. Currently, 24.1% of computer assemblers are female.
Computer assembler gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 69.64% | 30.36% |
| 2011 | 69.50% | 30.50% |
| 2012 | 71.15% | 28.85% |
| 2013 | 75.04% | 24.96% |
| 2014 | 71.37% | 28.63% |
| 2015 | 74.16% | 25.84% |
| 2016 | 74.85% | 25.15% |
| 2017 | 73.65% | 26.35% |
| 2018 | 72.39% | 27.61% |
| 2019 | 73.51% | 26.49% |
| 2020 | 74.54% | 25.46% |
| 2021 | 75.88% | 24.12% |
Computer assembler related jobs gender ratio
We compared computer 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% |
| Computer Assembler | 76% | 24% |
| Screw Driver Operator | 98% | 2% |
| Liner Installer | 98% | 2% |
| Top Installer | 99% | 1% |
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Computer assembler demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among computer assemblers is White, which makes up 51.7% of all computer assemblers. Comparatively, 20.7% of computer assemblers are Hispanic or Latino and 15.2% of computer assemblers are Asian.
- White, 51.7%
- Hispanic or Latino, 20.7%
- Asian, 15.2%
- Black or African American, 9.3%
- Unknown, 2.6%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.5%
Computer assembler race
| Computer assembler race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 51.7% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 20.7% |
| Asian | 15.2% |
| Black or African American | 9.3% |
| Unknown | 2.6% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.5% |
Computer assembler race and ethnicity over time
See how computer assembler racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Computer assembler race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 53.84% | 11.32% | 12.85% | 19.91% |
| 2011 | 55.05% | 11.60% | 12.78% | 18.57% |
| 2012 | 52.74% | 12.55% | 12.18% | 20.18% |
| 2013 | 55.42% | 10.55% | 11.77% | 19.86% |
| 2014 | 52.91% | 10.20% | 15.15% | 20.29% |
| 2015 | 56.54% | 9.23% | 13.20% | 19.39% |
| 2016 | 54.01% | 10.00% | 14.18% | 20.45% |
| 2017 | 54.05% | 10.89% | 13.36% | 19.81% |
| 2018 | 55.62% | 9.48% | 12.04% | 20.95% |
| 2019 | 52.03% | 11.89% | 16.42% | 18.74% |
| 2020 | 48.12% | 7.79% | 16.04% | 24.28% |
| 2021 | 51.74% | 9.31% | 15.23% | 20.73% |
Computer assembler wage gap by race
According to our data, asian computer assemblers have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Hispanic or latino computer assemblers have the lowest average salary at $30,508.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $30,843 |
| White | $31,072 |
| Black or African American | $30,779 |
| Asian | $31,202 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $30,508 |
Average computer assembler age
See how the average age of computer assemblers varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Computer 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 |
Computer assembler age breakdown
The average age of computer assemblers is 40+ years years old, representing 73% of the computer assembler population.
Computer assembler age breakdown
| Computer Assembler Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 73% |
| 30-40 years | 16% |
| 20-30 years | 10% |
Computer assembler educational attainment
The most common degree for computer assemblers is high school diploma, with 30% of computer assemblers earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are associate degree degree at 28% and associate degree degree at 26%.
- High School Diploma, 30%
- Associate, 28%
- Bachelor's, 26%
- Diploma, 11%
- Other Degrees, 5%
Computer assemblers by degree level
| Computer assembler degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| High School Diploma | 30% |
| Associate | 28% |
| Bachelor's | 26% |
| Diploma | 11% |
| Other Degrees | 5% |
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Computer assembler wage gap by degree level
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| High School Diploma or Less | $30,865 |
| Some College/ Associate Degree | $30,798 |
Computer assembler employment statistics
Most computer assemblers work for a private in the technology industry.
Company size where computer assemblers work
Below, you can see the size of companies where computer assemblers work.
Computer assembler jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 10% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 17% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 19% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 9% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 20% |
| > 10,000 employees | 26% |
Computer assembler jobs by company type
Employees with the computer assembler job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most computer assemblers prefer to work at private companies over public companies.
Computer assembler jobs by sector
| Company type | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 3% |
| Public | 30% |
| Private | 66% |
| Government | 1% |
Computer assembler jobs by industry
The most common industries for computer assemblers are technology, manufacturing and professional.
Computer assembler industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Technology | 27% |
| Manufacturing | 18% |
| Professional | 14% |
| Fortune 500 | 13% |
| Retail | 6% |
| Construction | 3% |
| Education | 3% |
| Media | 2% |
| Hospitality | 2% |
| Transportation | 2% |
| Finance | 2% |
| Health Care | 2% |
| Real Estate | 2% |
| Internet | 1% |
| Government | 1% |
| Automotive | 1% |
| Telecommunication | 1% |
| Start-up | 1% |
| Non Profits | 1% |
| Agriculture | 1% |
| Energy | 1% |
Computer assembler turnover and employment statistics
Computer assembler unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for computer assemblers between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Computer assembler unemployment rate by year
| Year | Computer 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 computer assembler tenure
The average computer assembler stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 587 computer assemblers resumes in Zippia's database.
Computer assembler tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 33% |
| 1-2 years | 40% |
| 3-4 years | 12% |
| 5-7 years | 7% |
| 8-10 years | 4% |
| 11+ years | 4% |
Computer assembler LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of computer 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Mechanical Spreader Operator | 2.37% | 60,297 |
| Team Automobile Assembler | 3.41% | 41,706 |
| Metal Fitter | 3.66% | 4,158 |
| Laundry Aide | 5.06% | 45,254 |
| Computer Assembler | 6.00% | - |
| Chemical Operator | 9.20% | 36,522 |
| Scanner | 20.58% | 12,763 |
Similar computer assembler jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Mechanical Spreader Operator | 2.37% | 60,297 |
| Team Automobile Assembler | 3.41% | 41,706 |
| Metal Fitter | 3.66% | 4,158 |
| Laundry Aide | 5.06% | 45,254 |
| Chemical Operator | 9.20% | 36,522 |
| Scanner | 20.58% | 12,763 |
Foreign languages spoken by computer assemblers
The most common foreign language among computer assemblers is Spanish at 56.3%. The second-most popular foreign language spoken is French at 12.5% and Arabic is the third-most popular at 12.5%.
- Spanish, 56.3%
- French, 12.5%
- Arabic, 12.5%
- German, 6.3%
- Japanese, 6.3%
- Other, 6.1%
Computer assembler languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 56.3% |
| French | 12.5% |
| Arabic | 12.5% |
| German | 6.3% |
| Japanese | 6.3% |
| Other | 6.1% |
