Dispensing audiologist demographics and statistics in the US
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Dispensing audiologist demographics by:
Dispensing audiologist gender statistics
53.8% of dispensing audiologists are women and 46.2% of dispensing audiologists are men.
- Female, 53.8%
- Male, 46.2%
Dispensing audiologist gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Female | 53.8% |
| Male | 46.2% |
Dispensing audiologist gender pay gap
Women earn 92¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$59,719
Female income
$55,011
Dispensing audiologist gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in dispensing audiologist positions over time. Currently, 53.8% of dispensing audiologists are female.
Dispensing audiologist gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 58.59% | 41.41% |
| 2011 | 44.66% | 55.34% |
| 2012 | 45.50% | 54.50% |
| 2013 | 44.33% | 55.67% |
| 2014 | 48.20% | 51.80% |
| 2015 | 47.70% | 52.30% |
| 2016 | 39.62% | 60.38% |
| 2017 | 50.66% | 49.34% |
| 2018 | 51.10% | 48.90% |
| 2019 | 42.51% | 57.49% |
| 2020 | 48.46% | 51.54% |
| 2021 | 46.15% | 53.85% |
Dispensing audiologist related jobs gender ratio
We compared dispensing audiologists with similar job titles to see how gender ratios vary. As you can see, flight surgeon and optometrist, owner have the biggest gender ratio gaps.
| Job title | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Staff Nurse Midwife | 2% | 98% |
| Perinatal Nurse | 3% | 97% |
| Therapeutic Dietitian | 3% | 97% |
| Dispensing Audiologist | 46% | 54% |
| Radiology Resident | 75% | 25% |
| Optometrist, Owner | 76% | 24% |
| Flight Surgeon | 82% | 18% |
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Dispensing audiologist demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among dispensing audiologists is White, which makes up 85.9% of all dispensing audiologists. Comparatively, 5.0% of dispensing audiologists are Unknown and 5.0% of dispensing audiologists are Asian.
- White, 85.9%
- Unknown, 5.0%
- Asian, 5.0%
- Hispanic or Latino, 2.9%
- Black or African American, 0.8%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.4%
Dispensing audiologist race
| Dispensing audiologist race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 85.9% |
| Unknown | 5.0% |
| Asian | 5.0% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 2.9% |
| Black or African American | 0.8% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.4% |
Dispensing audiologist race and ethnicity over time
See how dispensing audiologist racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Dispensing audiologist race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 87.59% | 3.57% | 1.79% | 3.57% |
| 2011 | 85.38% | 0.61% | 6.76% | 6.14% |
| 2012 | 89.85% | 1.21% | 2.41% | 4.82% |
| 2013 | 88.72% | 2.05% | 4.10% | 4.10% |
| 2014 | 91.35% | 1.09% | 1.09% | 3.81% |
| 2015 | 90.59% | 0.99% | 1.98% | 3.96% |
| 2016 | 88.89% | 2.78% | 3.89% | 2.78% |
| 2017 | 87.24% | 3.54% | 3.10% | 3.54% |
| 2018 | 85.48% | 2.26% | 2.71% | 6.33% |
| 2019 | 84.62% | 2.99% | 4.27% | 5.13% |
| 2020 | 85.65% | 3.59% | 4.62% | 3.59% |
| 2021 | 85.88% | 0.83% | 4.95% | 2.89% |
Dispensing audiologist wage gap by race
According to our data, asian dispensing audiologists have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Black or african american dispensing audiologists have the lowest average salary at $55,075.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $58,439 |
| White | $56,959 |
| Black or African American | $55,075 |
| Asian | $72,219 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $57,369 |
Dispensing audiologist age breakdown
The average age of dispensing audiologists is 40+ years years old, representing 63% of the dispensing audiologist population.
Dispensing audiologist age breakdown
| Dispensing Audiologist Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 63% |
| 30-40 years | 28% |
| 20-30 years | 8% |
Dispensing audiologist educational attainment
The most common degree for dispensing audiologists is bachelor's degree, with 45% of dispensing audiologists earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are doctoral degree degree at 26% and doctoral degree degree at 24%.
- Bachelor's, 45%
- Doctorate, 26%
- Master's, 24%
- Associate, 5%
Dispensing audiologists by degree level
| Dispensing audiologist degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 45% |
| Doctorate | 26% |
| Master's | 24% |
| Associate | 5% |
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Dispensing audiologist wage gap by degree level
According to the data, dispensing audiologists with a Doctorate degree earn more than those without, at $83,334 annually. With a Master's degree, dispensing audiologists earn a median annual income of $77,947 compared to $61,668 for dispensing audiologists with an Bachelor's degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| Master's Degree | $77,947 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $61,668 |
| Doctorate Degree | $83,334 |
Dispensing audiologist employment statistics
Company size where dispensing audiologists work
Below, you can see the size of companies where dispensing audiologists work.
Dispensing audiologist jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 50 - 100 employees | 19% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 25% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 6% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 31% |
| > 10,000 employees | 19% |
Dispensing audiologist turnover and employment statistics
Dispensing audiologist unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for dispensing audiologists between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Dispensing audiologist unemployment rate by year
| Year | Dispensing audiologist unemployment rate |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 0.65% |
| 2011 | 2.03% |
| 2012 | 1.36% |
| 2013 | 0.00% |
| 2014 | 1.20% |
| 2015 | 1.59% |
| 2016 | 0.00% |
| 2017 | 0.00% |
| 2018 | 0.52% |
| 2019 | 0.47% |
| 2020 | 0.59% |
| 2021 | 3.29% |
Average dispensing audiologist tenure
The average dispensing audiologist stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 74 dispensing audiologists resumes in Zippia's database.
Dispensing audiologist tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 22% |
| 1-2 years | 29% |
| 3-4 years | 13% |
| 5-7 years | 14% |
| 8-10 years | 9% |
| 11+ years | 12% |
Dispensing audiologist LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of dispensing audiologists 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Academic Hospitalist | 9.88% | 5,405 |
| General Surgery Physician Assistant | 11.62% | 81,744 |
| Coordinator Cardiopulmonary Services | 13.00% | 71,476 |
| Clinical Staff Anesthesiologist | 13.05% | 122,661 |
| Eye Specialist | 17.57% | 5,904 |
| Dispensing Audiologist | 23.35% | - |
| Senior Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist | 31.64% | 166,113 |
Similar dispensing audiologist jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Academic Hospitalist | 9.88% | 5,405 |
| General Surgery Physician Assistant | 11.62% | 81,744 |
| Coordinator Cardiopulmonary Services | 13.00% | 71,476 |
| Clinical Staff Anesthesiologist | 13.05% | 122,661 |
| Eye Specialist | 17.57% | 5,904 |
| Senior Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist | 31.64% | 166,113 |
Foreign languages spoken by dispensing audiologists
The most common foreign language among dispensing audiologists is Spanish at 33.3%. The second-most popular foreign language spoken is German at 16.7% and Danish is the third-most popular at 16.7%.
- Spanish, 33.3%
- German, 16.7%
- Danish, 16.7%
- Swedish, 16.7%
- French, 16.7%
Dispensing audiologist languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 33.3% |
| German | 16.7% |
| Danish | 16.7% |
| Swedish | 16.7% |
| French | 16.7% |
