Dental ceramist demographics and statistics in the US
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Dental ceramist demographics by:
Dental ceramist gender statistics
48.3% of dental ceramists are women and 51.7% of dental ceramists are men.
- Male, 51.7%
- Female, 48.3%
Dental ceramist gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Male | 51.7% |
| Female | 48.3% |
Dental ceramist gender pay gap
Women earn 86¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$77,781
Female income
$66,830
Dental ceramist gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in dental ceramist positions over time. Currently, 48.3% of dental ceramists are female.
Dental ceramist gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 58.91% | 41.09% |
| 2011 | 55.47% | 44.53% |
| 2012 | 60.59% | 39.41% |
| 2013 | 60.44% | 39.56% |
| 2014 | 53.65% | 46.35% |
| 2015 | 51.31% | 48.69% |
| 2016 | 55.48% | 44.52% |
| 2017 | 56.82% | 43.18% |
| 2018 | 59.76% | 40.24% |
| 2019 | 53.12% | 46.88% |
| 2020 | 55.91% | 44.09% |
| 2021 | 51.69% | 48.31% |
Dental ceramist related jobs gender ratio
We compared dental ceramists 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% |
| Dental Ceramist | 52% | 48% |
| Bucket Operator | 99% | 1% |
| Stone Cutter | 99% | 1% |
| Corrugator | 99% | 1% |
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Dental ceramist demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among dental ceramists is White, which makes up 56.8% of all dental ceramists. Comparatively, 22.3% of dental ceramists are Hispanic or Latino and 9.3% of dental ceramists are Asian.
- White, 56.8%
- Hispanic or Latino, 22.3%
- Asian, 9.3%
- Black or African American, 7.3%
- Unknown, 3.8%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.5%
Dental ceramist race
| Dental ceramist race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 56.8% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 22.3% |
| Asian | 9.3% |
| Black or African American | 7.3% |
| Unknown | 3.8% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.5% |
Dental ceramist race and ethnicity over time
See how dental ceramist racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Dental ceramist race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 62.22% | 7.17% | 8.14% | 20.32% |
| 2011 | 61.02% | 7.45% | 9.70% | 18.87% |
| 2012 | 57.70% | 8.34% | 12.73% | 19.61% |
| 2013 | 60.27% | 6.90% | 10.19% | 19.36% |
| 2014 | 62.93% | 8.46% | 7.79% | 18.68% |
| 2015 | 58.04% | 7.63% | 9.87% | 22.19% |
| 2016 | 62.29% | 7.71% | 9.03% | 18.35% |
| 2017 | 60.63% | 7.12% | 7.34% | 22.66% |
| 2018 | 58.20% | 5.90% | 10.98% | 22.83% |
| 2019 | 58.14% | 8.30% | 9.41% | 22.43% |
| 2020 | 55.17% | 8.01% | 10.73% | 21.66% |
| 2021 | 56.77% | 7.29% | 9.30% | 22.32% |
Dental ceramist wage gap by race
According to our data, black or african american dental ceramists have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Unknown dental ceramists have the lowest average salary at $71,969.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $71,969 |
| White | $81,365 |
| Black or African American | $83,855 |
| Asian | $78,653 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $73,713 |
Average dental ceramist age
See how the average age of dental ceramists varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Dental ceramist age by race and gender
| Race | Male age | Female age |
|---|---|---|
| Unknown | 35 | |
| White | 42.5 | 46 |
| Black or African American | 40.5 | 35.5 |
| Asian | 55 | 47 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 42.5 | 35 |
Dental ceramist age breakdown
The average age of dental ceramists is 40+ years years old, representing 59% of the dental ceramist population.
Dental ceramist age breakdown
| Dental Ceramist Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 59% |
| 30-40 years | 21% |
| 20-30 years | 20% |
Dental ceramist educational attainment
The most common degree for dental ceramists is associate degree, with 39% of dental ceramists earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are high school diploma degree at 21% and high school diploma degree at 21%.
- Associate, 39%
- High School Diploma, 21%
- Bachelor's, 21%
- Master's, 8%
- Other Degrees, 11%
Dental ceramists by degree level
| Dental ceramist degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Associate | 39% |
| High School Diploma | 21% |
| Bachelor's | 21% |
| Master's | 8% |
| Other Degrees | 11% |
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Dental ceramist wage gap by degree level
According to the data, dental ceramists with a Associate degree earn more than those without, at $84,466 annually. With a Bachelor's degree, dental ceramists earn a median annual income of $80,489 compared to $78,591 for dental ceramists with an High School Diploma degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| High School Diploma or Less | $78,591 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $80,489 |
| Some College/ Associate Degree | $84,466 |
Dental ceramist employment statistics
Company size where dental ceramists work
Below, you can see the size of companies where dental ceramists work.
Dental ceramist jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 50 - 100 employees | 12% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 41% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 6% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 29% |
| > 10,000 employees | 12% |
Dental ceramist turnover and employment statistics
Dental ceramist unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for dental ceramists between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Dental ceramist unemployment rate by year
| Year | Dental ceramist unemployment rate |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 4.58% |
| 2011 | 4.23% |
| 2012 | 4.95% |
| 2013 | 2.87% |
| 2014 | 4.04% |
| 2015 | 3.65% |
| 2016 | 2.77% |
| 2017 | 2.39% |
| 2018 | 2.63% |
| 2019 | 2.03% |
| 2020 | 2.77% |
| 2021 | 4.61% |
Average dental ceramist tenure
The average dental ceramist stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 134 dental ceramists resumes in Zippia's database.
Dental ceramist tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 10% |
| 1-2 years | 23% |
| 3-4 years | 12% |
| 5-7 years | 19% |
| 8-10 years | 8% |
| 11+ years | 27% |
Dental ceramist LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of dental ceramists 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Fiberglass Product Tester | 4.47% | 63,699 |
| Packaging Technician | 4.75% | 64,859 |
| Dental Ceramist | 5.24% | - |
| Embossing Machine Tender | 7.84% | 30,315 |
| Screen Room Operator | 8.41% | 51,105 |
| Piper Helper | 8.89% | 13,380 |
| Photographic Hand Developer | 15.21% | 73,190 |
Similar dental ceramist jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Fiberglass Product Tester | 4.47% | 63,699 |
| Packaging Technician | 4.75% | 64,859 |
| Embossing Machine Tender | 7.84% | 30,315 |
| Screen Room Operator | 8.41% | 51,105 |
| Piper Helper | 8.89% | 13,380 |
| Photographic Hand Developer | 15.21% | 73,190 |
Foreign languages spoken by dental ceramists
- Arabic, 100.0%
Dental ceramist languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Arabic | 100.0% |
