Fiber optic assembly worker demographics and statistics in the US
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Fiber optic assembly worker gender statistics
55.9% of fiber optic assembly workers are women and 44.1% of fiber optic assembly workers are men.
- Female, 55.9%
- Male, 44.1%
Fiber optic assembly worker gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Female | 55.9% |
| Male | 44.1% |
Fiber optic assembly worker gender pay gap
Women earn 95¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$27,844
Female income
$26,466
Fiber optic assembly worker gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in fiber optic assembly worker positions over time. Currently, 55.9% of fiber optic assembly workers are female.
Fiber optic assembly worker gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 41.15% | 58.85% |
| 2011 | 40.58% | 59.42% |
| 2012 | 40.28% | 59.72% |
| 2013 | 42.06% | 57.94% |
| 2014 | 43.14% | 56.86% |
| 2015 | 43.25% | 56.75% |
| 2016 | 42.49% | 57.51% |
| 2017 | 43.40% | 56.60% |
| 2018 | 42.96% | 57.04% |
| 2019 | 43.23% | 56.77% |
| 2020 | 44.19% | 55.81% |
| 2021 | 44.09% | 55.91% |
Fiber optic assembly worker related jobs gender ratio
We compared fiber optic assembly workers with similar job titles to see how gender ratios vary. As you can see, top installer and liner installer have the biggest gender ratio gaps.
| Job title | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Timing Adjuster | 21% | 79% |
| Sewing Machine Assembler | 23% | 77% |
| Solderer-Assembler | 32% | 68% |
| Fiber Optic Assembly Worker | 44% | 56% |
| Screw Driver Operator | 98% | 2% |
| Liner Installer | 98% | 2% |
| Top Installer | 99% | 1% |
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Fiber optic assembly worker demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among fiber optic assembly workers is White, which makes up 49.6% of all fiber optic assembly workers. Comparatively, 20.0% of fiber optic assembly workers are Hispanic or Latino and 13.0% of fiber optic assembly workers are Black or African American.
- White, 49.6%
- Hispanic or Latino, 20.0%
- Black or African American, 13.0%
- Asian, 12.9%
- Unknown, 3.9%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.6%
Fiber optic assembly worker race
| Fiber optic assembly worker race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 49.6% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 20.0% |
| Black or African American | 13.0% |
| Asian | 12.9% |
| Unknown | 3.9% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.6% |
Fiber optic assembly worker race and ethnicity over time
See how fiber optic assembly worker racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Fiber optic assembly worker race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 56.99% | 11.48% | 11.06% | 18.39% |
| 2011 | 55.57% | 13.21% | 10.74% | 18.34% |
| 2012 | 55.16% | 13.32% | 10.56% | 18.58% |
| 2013 | 55.92% | 12.49% | 10.91% | 18.53% |
| 2014 | 56.02% | 12.64% | 10.79% | 18.30% |
| 2015 | 54.72% | 13.35% | 10.81% | 18.63% |
| 2016 | 54.03% | 13.04% | 11.15% | 19.37% |
| 2017 | 53.80% | 13.85% | 11.08% | 18.97% |
| 2018 | 52.76% | 13.74% | 11.49% | 19.21% |
| 2019 | 53.64% | 13.90% | 11.64% | 18.29% |
| 2020 | 52.52% | 12.31% | 11.69% | 18.89% |
| 2021 | 49.57% | 13.00% | 12.90% | 20.03% |
Fiber optic assembly worker wage gap by race
According to our data, white fiber optic assembly workers have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Hispanic or latino fiber optic assembly workers have the lowest average salary at $27,228.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $28,171 |
| White | $28,277 |
| Black or African American | $27,446 |
| Asian | $28,116 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $27,228 |
Average fiber optic assembly worker age
See how the average age of fiber optic assembly workers varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Female
Fiber optic assembly worker age by race and gender
| Race | Male age | Female age |
|---|---|---|
| Black or African American | 39 | 47 |
| Unknown | 41 | 41 |
| Asian | 50 | 50.5 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 40 | 47 |
| White | 43 | 50 |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 38 | 37.5 |
Fiber optic assembly worker age breakdown
The average age of fiber optic assembly workers is 40+ years years old, representing 61% of the fiber optic assembly worker population.
Fiber optic assembly worker age breakdown
| Fiber Optic Assembly Worker Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 61% |
| 30-40 years | 21% |
| 20-30 years | 17% |
Fiber optic assembly worker educational attainment
The most common degree for fiber optic assembly workers is associate degree, with 35% of fiber optic assembly workers earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are high school diploma degree at 26% and high school diploma degree at 26%.
- Associate, 35%
- High School Diploma, 26%
- Bachelor's, 26%
- Diploma, 10%
- Other Degrees, 3%
Fiber optic assembly workers by degree level
| Fiber optic assembly worker degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Associate | 35% |
| High School Diploma | 26% |
| Bachelor's | 26% |
| Diploma | 10% |
| Other Degrees | 3% |
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Fiber optic assembly worker wage gap by degree level
According to the data, fiber optic assembly workers with a Associate degree earn more than those without, at $28,382 annually. With a Bachelor's degree, fiber optic assembly workers earn a median annual income of $27,799 compared to $27,561 for fiber optic assembly workers with an High School Diploma degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| High School Diploma or Less | $27,561 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $27,799 |
| Some College/ Associate Degree | $28,382 |
Fiber optic assembly worker employment statistics
Company size where fiber optic assembly workers work
Below, you can see the size of companies where fiber optic assembly workers work.
Fiber optic assembly worker jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 14% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 9% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 9% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 11% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 30% |
| > 10,000 employees | 27% |
Fiber optic assembly worker jobs by industry
The most common industries for fiber optic assembly workers are manufacturing, professional and telecommunication.
Fiber optic assembly worker industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Manufacturing | 25% |
| Professional | 21% |
| Telecommunication | 10% |
| Fortune 500 | 10% |
| Technology | 8% |
| Transportation | 4% |
| Health Care | 4% |
| Construction | 4% |
| Pharmaceutical | 2% |
| Retail | 2% |
| Energy | 2% |
| Education | 2% |
| Internet | 2% |
| Start-up | 2% |
Fiber optic assembly worker turnover and employment statistics
Fiber optic assembly worker unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for fiber optic assembly workers between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Fiber optic assembly worker unemployment rate by year
| Year | Fiber optic assembly worker unemployment rate |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 17.81% |
| 2011 | 14.36% |
| 2012 | 12.82% |
| 2013 | 10.98% |
| 2014 | 8.55% |
| 2015 | 7.13% |
| 2016 | 7.09% |
| 2017 | 6.09% |
| 2018 | 5.99% |
| 2019 | 5.69% |
| 2020 | 6.95% |
| 2021 | 8.13% |
Average fiber optic assembly worker tenure
The average fiber optic assembly worker stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 109 fiber optic assembly workers resumes in Zippia's database.
Fiber optic assembly worker tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 33% |
| 1-2 years | 37% |
| 3-4 years | 17% |
| 5-7 years | 7% |
| 8-10 years | 5% |
| 11+ years | 2% |
Fiber optic assembly worker LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of fiber optic assembly workers 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Plant Operator | 2.37% | 43,388 |
| Laser Operator | 2.83% | 56,479 |
| Mechanical Assembler | 3.08% | 35,720 |
| Ship Propeller Finisher | 3.66% | 8,783 |
| Fiber Optic Assembly Worker | 4.87% | - |
| Laundry Aide | 5.06% | 45,254 |
| Scanner Operator | 20.58% | 29,750 |
Similar fiber optic assembly worker jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Plant Operator | 2.37% | 43,388 |
| Laser Operator | 2.83% | 56,479 |
| Mechanical Assembler | 3.08% | 35,720 |
| Ship Propeller Finisher | 3.66% | 8,783 |
| Laundry Aide | 5.06% | 45,254 |
| Scanner Operator | 20.58% | 29,750 |
Foreign languages spoken by fiber optic assembly workers
- Spanish, 100.0%
Fiber optic assembly worker languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 100.0% |