Dispensing optician apprentice demographics and statistics in the US
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Dispensing optician apprentice demographics by:
Dispensing optician apprentice gender statistics
42.1% of dispensing optician apprentices are women and 57.9% of dispensing optician apprentices are men.
- Male, 57.9%
- Female, 42.1%
Dispensing optician apprentice gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Male | 57.9% |
| Female | 42.1% |
Dispensing optician apprentice gender pay gap
Women earn 80¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$64,378
Female income
$51,484
Dispensing optician apprentice gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in dispensing optician apprentice positions over time. Currently, 42.1% of dispensing optician apprentices are female.
Dispensing optician apprentice gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 52.95% | 47.05% |
| 2011 | 53.56% | 46.44% |
| 2012 | 58.06% | 41.94% |
| 2013 | 54.64% | 45.36% |
| 2014 | 45.75% | 54.25% |
| 2015 | 54.42% | 45.58% |
| 2016 | 44.64% | 55.36% |
| 2017 | 50.82% | 49.18% |
| 2018 | 53.90% | 46.10% |
| 2019 | 51.87% | 48.13% |
| 2020 | 41.78% | 58.22% |
| 2021 | 57.89% | 42.11% |
Dispensing optician apprentice related jobs gender ratio
We compared dispensing optician apprentices with similar job titles to see how gender ratios vary. As you can see, guitar technician and armorer technician have the biggest gender ratio gaps.
| Job title | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Radiographer, Mammographer | 2% | 98% |
| Mammographer | 3% | 97% |
| Lead Mammographer | 3% | 97% |
| Dispensing Optician Apprentice | 58% | 42% |
| Driver/Technician | 93% | 7% |
| Armorer Technician | 95% | 5% |
| Guitar Technician | 96% | 4% |
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Dispensing optician apprentice demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among dispensing optician apprentices is White, which makes up 69.4% of all dispensing optician apprentices. Comparatively, 15.1% of dispensing optician apprentices are Hispanic or Latino and 8.1% of dispensing optician apprentices are Asian.
- White, 69.4%
- Hispanic or Latino, 15.1%
- Asian, 8.1%
- Unknown, 3.7%
- Black or African American, 3.4%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.3%
Dispensing optician apprentice race
| Dispensing optician apprentice race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 69.4% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 15.1% |
| Asian | 8.1% |
| Unknown | 3.7% |
| Black or African American | 3.4% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.3% |
Dispensing optician apprentice race and ethnicity over time
See how dispensing optician apprentice racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Dispensing optician apprentice race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 79.11% | 4.79% | 4.45% | 9.08% |
| 2011 | 79.30% | 4.91% | 3.33% | 10.88% |
| 2012 | 81.88% | 2.80% | 3.46% | 10.38% |
| 2013 | 75.57% | 5.41% | 4.59% | 11.97% |
| 2014 | 78.96% | 6.12% | 4.33% | 8.36% |
| 2015 | 79.03% | 3.10% | 4.87% | 10.78% |
| 2016 | 76.12% | 5.94% | 5.54% | 10.95% |
| 2017 | 74.23% | 5.64% | 5.37% | 12.35% |
| 2018 | 78.32% | 3.26% | 4.26% | 10.78% |
| 2019 | 75.50% | 4.55% | 5.48% | 12.14% |
| 2020 | 72.69% | 4.08% | 7.20% | 11.96% |
| 2021 | 69.41% | 3.42% | 8.11% | 15.07% |
Dispensing optician apprentice wage gap by race
According to our data, asian dispensing optician apprentices have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Unknown dispensing optician apprentices have the lowest average salary at $57,501.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $57,501 |
| White | $59,025 |
| Black or African American | $64,018 |
| Asian | $77,807 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $65,412 |
Average dispensing optician apprentice age
See how the average age of dispensing optician apprentices varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Female
Dispensing optician apprentice age by race and gender
| Race | Male age | Female age |
|---|---|---|
| Unknown | 46 | |
| White | 48 | 47 |
| Black or African American | 34 | |
| Asian | 36.5 | 41 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 37 | 31.5 |
Dispensing optician apprentice age breakdown
The average age of dispensing optician apprentices is 40+ years years old, representing 59% of the dispensing optician apprentice population.
Dispensing optician apprentice age breakdown
| Dispensing Optician Apprentice Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 59% |
| 30-40 years | 24% |
| 20-30 years | 17% |
Dispensing optician apprentice educational attainment
The most common degree for dispensing optician apprentices is high school diploma, with 23% of dispensing optician apprentices earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are associate degree degree at 23% and associate degree degree at 15%.
- High School Diploma, 23%
- Associate, 23%
- Diploma, 15%
- Bachelor's, 8%
- Other Degrees, 31%
Dispensing optician apprentices by degree level
| Dispensing optician apprentice degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| High School Diploma | 23% |
| Associate | 23% |
| Diploma | 15% |
| Bachelor's | 8% |
| Other Degrees | 31% |
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Dispensing optician apprentice wage gap by degree level
According to the data, dispensing optician apprentices with a Bachelor's degree earn more than those without, at $70,162 annually. With a Associate degree, dispensing optician apprentices earn a median annual income of $61,642 compared to $54,208 for dispensing optician apprentices with an High School Diploma degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| High School Diploma or Less | $54,208 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $70,162 |
| Some College/ Associate Degree | $61,642 |
Dispensing optician apprentice turnover and employment statistics
Dispensing optician apprentice unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for dispensing optician apprentices between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Dispensing optician apprentice unemployment rate by year
| Year | Dispensing optician apprentice unemployment rate |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 2.51% |
| 2011 | 4.14% |
| 2012 | 4.99% |
| 2013 | 2.46% |
| 2014 | 2.76% |
| 2015 | 2.38% |
| 2016 | 2.14% |
| 2017 | 2.33% |
| 2018 | 1.82% |
| 2019 | 1.63% |
| 2020 | 2.40% |
| 2021 | 3.33% |
Average dispensing optician apprentice tenure
The average dispensing optician apprentice stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 26 dispensing optician apprentices resumes in Zippia's database.
Dispensing optician apprentice tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 21% |
| 1-2 years | 39% |
| 3-4 years | 14% |
| 5-7 years | 25% |
| 8-10 years | 0% |
| 11+ years | 0% |
Dispensing optician apprentice LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of dispensing optician apprentices 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Pharmacist Cashier/Technician | 5.02% | 105,773 |
| Implant Coordinator | 6.89% | 17,619 |
| Test Laboratory Technician | 8.24% | 64,233 |
| Medical Administrative Technician | 9.29% | 113,908 |
| Dispensing Optician Apprentice | 12.53% | - |
| Endoscopic Technician | 12.80% | 48,259 |
| Director Of Nuclear Medicine | 21.93% | 18,169 |
Similar dispensing optician apprentice jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Pharmacist Cashier/Technician | 5.02% | 105,773 |
| Implant Coordinator | 6.89% | 17,619 |
| Test Laboratory Technician | 8.24% | 64,233 |
| Medical Administrative Technician | 9.29% | 113,908 |
| Endoscopic Technician | 12.80% | 48,259 |
| Director Of Nuclear Medicine | 21.93% | 18,169 |
Foreign languages spoken by dispensing optician apprentices
- Spanish, 100.0%
Dispensing optician apprentice languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 100.0% |