Electrologist demographics and statistics in the US
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Electrologist gender statistics
98.8% of electrologists are women and 1.2% of electrologists are men.
- Female, 98.8%
- Male, 1.2%
Electrologist gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Female | 98.8% |
| Male | 1.2% |
Electrologist gender pay gap
Women earn 88¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$52,969
Female income
$46,415
Electrologist gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in electrologist positions over time. Currently, 98.8% of electrologists are female.
Electrologist gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 1.10% | 98.90% |
| 2011 | 1.22% | 98.78% |
| 2012 | 1.19% | 98.81% |
| 2013 | 1.24% | 98.76% |
| 2014 | 1.22% | 98.78% |
| 2015 | 1.22% | 98.78% |
| 2016 | 1.31% | 98.69% |
| 2017 | 1.21% | 98.79% |
| 2018 | 1.37% | 98.63% |
| 2019 | 1.45% | 98.55% |
| 2020 | 1.26% | 98.74% |
| 2021 | 1.18% | 98.82% |
Electrologist related jobs gender ratio
We compared electrologists with similar job titles to see how gender ratios vary. As you can see, barber apprentice and master barber have the biggest gender ratio gaps.
| Job title | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Electrologist | 1% | 99% |
| Medical Esthetician | 4% | 96% |
| Licensed Esthetician | 5% | 95% |
| Barber | 75% | 25% |
| Master Barber | 78% | 22% |
| Barber Apprentice | 79% | 21% |
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Electrologist demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among electrologists is White, which makes up 61.7% of all electrologists. Comparatively, 15.8% of electrologists are Hispanic or Latino and 9.8% of electrologists are Black or African American.
- White, 61.7%
- Hispanic or Latino, 15.8%
- Black or African American, 9.8%
- Asian, 7.1%
- Unknown, 5.0%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.6%
Electrologist race
| Electrologist race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 61.7% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 15.8% |
| Black or African American | 9.8% |
| Asian | 7.1% |
| Unknown | 5.0% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.6% |
Electrologist race and ethnicity over time
See how electrologist racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Electrologist race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 68.13% | 10.29% | 5.47% | 13.26% |
| 2011 | 67.83% | 10.45% | 5.24% | 13.59% |
| 2012 | 66.79% | 10.74% | 5.32% | 14.41% |
| 2013 | 67.09% | 10.68% | 5.36% | 14.20% |
| 2014 | 67.02% | 10.53% | 5.10% | 14.19% |
| 2015 | 66.89% | 9.77% | 5.71% | 14.65% |
| 2016 | 65.76% | 9.88% | 6.06% | 15.11% |
| 2017 | 65.22% | 9.47% | 6.97% | 15.04% |
| 2018 | 66.44% | 9.55% | 6.26% | 14.67% |
| 2019 | 66.08% | 9.33% | 6.74% | 14.74% |
| 2020 | 63.44% | 9.07% | 6.66% | 15.63% |
| 2021 | 61.68% | 9.80% | 7.07% | 15.84% |
Electrologist wage gap by race
According to our data, white electrologists have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Hispanic or latino electrologists have the lowest average salary at $49,996.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $54,241 |
| White | $56,400 |
| Black or African American | $51,544 |
| Asian | $52,892 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $49,996 |
Average electrologist age
See how the average age of electrologists varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Electrologist age by race and gender
| Race | Male age | Female age |
|---|---|---|
| Black or African American | 42 | 40 |
| Unknown | 39 | |
| Asian | 44 | 46.5 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 43 | 37 |
| White | 41 | 38 |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 42 |
Electrologist age breakdown
The average age of electrologists is 40+ years years old, representing 49% of the electrologist population.
Electrologist age breakdown
| Electrologist Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 49% |
| 30-40 years | 29% |
| 20-30 years | 22% |
Electrologist educational attainment
The most common degree for electrologists is associate degree, with 34% of electrologists earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are bachelor's degree degree at 34% and bachelor's degree degree at 9%.
- Associate, 34%
- Bachelor's, 34%
- High School Diploma, 9%
- Master's, 6%
- Other Degrees, 17%
Electrologists by degree level
| Electrologist degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Associate | 34% |
| Bachelor's | 34% |
| High School Diploma | 9% |
| Master's | 6% |
| Other Degrees | 17% |
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Electrologist wage gap by degree level
According to the data, electrologists with a Bachelor's degree earn more than those without, at $59,431 annually. With a Associate degree, electrologists earn a median annual income of $54,019 compared to $49,414 for electrologists with an High School Diploma degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| High School Diploma or Less | $49,414 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $59,431 |
| Some College/ Associate Degree | $54,019 |
Electrologist turnover and employment statistics
Electrologist unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for electrologists between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Electrologist unemployment rate by year
| Year | Electrologist unemployment rate |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 3.68% |
| 2011 | 3.78% |
| 2012 | 4.14% |
| 2013 | 3.57% |
| 2014 | 3.48% |
| 2015 | 2.63% |
| 2016 | 2.46% |
| 2017 | 2.31% |
| 2018 | 2.10% |
| 2019 | 1.86% |
| 2020 | 5.43% |
| 2021 | 6.02% |
Average electrologist tenure
The average electrologist stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 98 electrologists resumes in Zippia's database.
Electrologist tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 12% |
| 1-2 years | 16% |
| 3-4 years | 15% |
| 5-7 years | 20% |
| 8-10 years | 6% |
| 11+ years | 31% |
Electrologist LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of electrologists 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Manicurist | 5.12% | 1,746 |
| Master Barber | 8.10% | 10,378 |
| Skin Care Specialist | 8.70% | 66,130 |
| Electrologist | 11.87% | - |
| Special Effects Artist | 12.20% | 14,117 |
Similar electrologist jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Manicurist | 5.12% | 1,746 |
| Master Barber | 8.10% | 10,378 |
| Skin Care Specialist | 8.70% | 66,130 |
| Special Effects Artist | 12.20% | 14,117 |
Foreign languages spoken by electrologists
- Spanish, 100.0%
Electrologist languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 100.0% |