Equipment tester demographics and statistics in the US
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Equipment tester gender statistics
19.3% of equipment testers are women and 80.7% of equipment testers are men.
- Male, 80.7%
- Female, 19.3%
Equipment tester gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Male | 80.7% |
| Female | 19.3% |
Equipment tester gender pay gap
Women earn 80¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$63,142
Female income
$50,673
Equipment tester gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in equipment tester positions over time. Currently, 19.3% of equipment testers are female.
Equipment tester gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 79.78% | 20.22% |
| 2011 | 79.63% | 20.37% |
| 2012 | 80.43% | 19.57% |
| 2013 | 81.11% | 18.89% |
| 2014 | 81.07% | 18.93% |
| 2015 | 81.74% | 18.26% |
| 2016 | 81.12% | 18.88% |
| 2017 | 81.05% | 18.95% |
| 2018 | 81.53% | 18.47% |
| 2019 | 81.23% | 18.77% |
| 2020 | 80.59% | 19.41% |
| 2021 | 80.70% | 19.30% |
Equipment tester related jobs gender ratio
We compared equipment testers 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% |
| Equipment Tester | 81% | 19% |
| Bucket Operator | 99% | 1% |
| Stone Cutter | 99% | 1% |
| Corrugator | 99% | 1% |
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Equipment tester demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among equipment testers is White, which makes up 58.0% of all equipment testers. Comparatively, 18.4% of equipment testers are Hispanic or Latino and 10.5% of equipment testers are Black or African American.
- White, 58.0%
- Hispanic or Latino, 18.4%
- Black or African American, 10.5%
- Asian, 7.4%
- Unknown, 4.9%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.8%
Equipment tester race
| Equipment tester race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 58.0% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 18.4% |
| Black or African American | 10.5% |
| Asian | 7.4% |
| Unknown | 4.9% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.8% |
Equipment tester race and ethnicity over time
See how equipment tester racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Equipment tester race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 65.14% | 10.56% | 6.40% | 15.07% |
| 2011 | 63.44% | 11.83% | 5.89% | 15.90% |
| 2012 | 63.51% | 11.87% | 6.53% | 15.08% |
| 2013 | 63.65% | 11.95% | 5.93% | 15.58% |
| 2014 | 64.01% | 11.24% | 6.12% | 15.79% |
| 2015 | 62.99% | 11.23% | 6.12% | 16.56% |
| 2016 | 63.50% | 11.39% | 5.81% | 16.37% |
| 2017 | 63.61% | 10.48% | 6.29% | 16.39% |
| 2018 | 64.68% | 10.26% | 6.26% | 15.50% |
| 2019 | 63.76% | 10.17% | 5.90% | 17.02% |
| 2020 | 60.83% | 10.08% | 6.81% | 16.77% |
| 2021 | 57.96% | 10.53% | 7.39% | 18.41% |
Equipment tester wage gap by race
According to our data, asian equipment testers have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Black or african american equipment testers have the lowest average salary at $58,719.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $63,925 |
| White | $64,603 |
| Black or African American | $58,719 |
| Asian | $67,262 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $61,535 |
Average equipment tester age
See how the average age of equipment testers varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Equipment tester age by race and gender
| Race | Male age | Female age |
|---|---|---|
| Black or African American | 49 | 48 |
| Unknown | 40.5 | 46 |
| Asian | 45 | 51 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 41 | 43 |
| White | 45 | 49 |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 41 | 51.5 |
Equipment tester age breakdown
The average age of equipment testers is 40+ years years old, representing 64% of the equipment tester population.
Equipment tester age breakdown
| Equipment Tester Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 64% |
| 30-40 years | 22% |
| 20-30 years | 14% |
Equipment tester educational attainment
The most common degree for equipment testers is bachelor's degree, with 48% of equipment testers earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are high school diploma degree at 19% and high school diploma degree at 17%.
- Bachelor's, 48%
- High School Diploma, 19%
- Associate, 17%
- Diploma, 6%
- Other Degrees, 10%
Equipment testers by degree level
| Equipment tester degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 48% |
| High School Diploma | 19% |
| Associate | 17% |
| Diploma | 6% |
| Other Degrees | 10% |
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Equipment tester wage gap by degree level
According to the data, equipment testers with a Master's degree earn more than those without, at $91,629 annually. With a Bachelor's degree, equipment testers earn a median annual income of $68,882 compared to $58,704 for equipment testers with an Associate degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| Master's Degree | $91,629 |
| High School Diploma or Less | $50,378 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $68,882 |
| Some College/ Associate Degree | $58,704 |
Equipment tester employment statistics
Most equipment testers work for a private in the professional industry.
Company size where equipment testers work
Below, you can see the size of companies where equipment testers work.
Equipment tester jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 8% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 17% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 14% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 7% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 29% |
| > 10,000 employees | 25% |
Equipment tester jobs by company type
Employees with the equipment tester job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most equipment testers prefer to work at private companies over public companies.
Equipment tester jobs by sector
| Company type | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 4% |
| Public | 37% |
| Private | 56% |
| Government | 4% |
Equipment tester jobs by industry
The most common industries for equipment testers are professional, manufacturing and telecommunication.
Equipment tester industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Professional | 17% |
| Manufacturing | 17% |
| Fortune 500 | 12% |
| Telecommunication | 9% |
| Technology | 9% |
| Energy | 6% |
| Transportation | 5% |
| Automotive | 5% |
| Education | 3% |
| Government | 3% |
| Media | 2% |
| Health Care | 2% |
| Retail | 2% |
| Start-up | 2% |
| Pharmaceutical | 1% |
| Insurance | 1% |
| Real Estate | 1% |
| Finance | 1% |
Equipment tester turnover and employment statistics
Equipment tester unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for equipment testers between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Equipment tester unemployment rate by year
| Year | Equipment tester unemployment rate |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 12.76% |
| 2011 | 11.11% |
| 2012 | 9.24% |
| 2013 | 8.07% |
| 2014 | 6.68% |
| 2015 | 5.26% |
| 2016 | 5.61% |
| 2017 | 4.84% |
| 2018 | 4.61% |
| 2019 | 3.74% |
| 2020 | 5.71% |
| 2021 | 5.58% |
Average equipment tester tenure
The average equipment tester stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 180 equipment testers resumes in Zippia's database.
Equipment tester tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 34% |
| 1-2 years | 34% |
| 3-4 years | 10% |
| 5-7 years | 11% |
| 8-10 years | 4% |
| 11+ years | 6% |
Equipment tester LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of equipment testers 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Equipment Tester | 4.47% | - |
| Sizing Machine Tender | 4.75% | 30,866 |
| Lens Generator | 5.24% | 394 |
| Napkin Machine Operator | 7.84% | 53,632 |
| Soda Maker | 8.41% | 7,009 |
| Spout Liner Helper | 8.89% | 13,494 |
| Film Technician | 15.21% | 5,319 |
Similar equipment tester jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Sizing Machine Tender | 4.75% | 30,866 |
| Lens Generator | 5.24% | 394 |
| Napkin Machine Operator | 7.84% | 53,632 |
| Soda Maker | 8.41% | 7,009 |
| Spout Liner Helper | 8.89% | 13,494 |
| Film Technician | 15.21% | 5,319 |
Foreign languages spoken by equipment testers
- Spanish, 75.0%
- Swedish, 25.0%
Equipment tester languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 75.0% |
| Swedish | 25.0% |
