Gauger demographics and statistics in the US
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Gauger gender statistics
14.1% of gaugers are women and 85.9% of gaugers are men.
- Male, 85.9%
- Female, 14.1%
Gauger gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Male | 85.9% |
| Female | 14.1% |
Gauger gender pay gap
Women earn 80¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$42,954
Female income
$34,339
Gauger gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in gauger positions over time. Currently, 14.1% of gaugers are female.
Gauger gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 87.62% | 12.38% |
| 2011 | 87.24% | 12.76% |
| 2012 | 83.66% | 16.34% |
| 2013 | 79.72% | 20.28% |
| 2014 | 84.59% | 15.41% |
| 2015 | 86.96% | 13.04% |
| 2016 | 79.15% | 20.85% |
| 2017 | 77.52% | 22.48% |
| 2018 | 86.53% | 13.47% |
| 2019 | 84.83% | 15.17% |
| 2020 | 86.85% | 13.15% |
| 2021 | 85.94% | 14.06% |
Gauger related jobs gender ratio
| Job title | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Gauger | 86% | 14% |
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Gauger demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among gaugers is White, which makes up 59.7% of all gaugers. Comparatively, 21.3% of gaugers are Hispanic or Latino and 9.1% of gaugers are Black or African American.
- White, 59.7%
- Hispanic or Latino, 21.3%
- Black or African American, 9.1%
- Unknown, 4.7%
- Asian, 4.3%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.9%
Gauger race
| Gauger race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 59.7% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 21.3% |
| Black or African American | 9.1% |
| Unknown | 4.7% |
| Asian | 4.3% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.9% |
Gauger race and ethnicity over time
See how gauger racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Gauger race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 68.68% | 13.99% | 1.00% | 14.44% |
| 2011 | 67.84% | 9.50% | 2.15% | 17.91% |
| 2012 | 66.02% | 11.17% | 1.86% | 17.36% |
| 2013 | 71.45% | 10.21% | 0.99% | 15.10% |
| 2014 | 66.62% | 10.22% | 2.23% | 19.19% |
| 2015 | 65.97% | 11.10% | 2.00% | 18.52% |
| 2016 | 63.79% | 11.24% | 1.91% | 20.14% |
| 2017 | 65.83% | 10.13% | 2.12% | 18.88% |
| 2018 | 68.71% | 8.81% | 1.79% | 18.32% |
| 2019 | 63.42% | 11.34% | 2.29% | 20.96% |
| 2020 | 68.42% | 7.88% | 2.05% | 14.63% |
| 2021 | 59.72% | 9.13% | 4.31% | 21.28% |
Gauger wage gap by race
According to our data, white gaugers have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Unknown gaugers have the lowest average salary at $39,147.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $39,147 |
| White | $46,542 |
| Black or African American | $46,169 |
| Asian | $41,767 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $41,619 |
Average gauger age
See how the average age of gaugers varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Gauger age by race and gender
| Race | Male age | Female age |
|---|---|---|
| Unknown | 47 | |
| White | 47 | |
| Black or African American | 54 | |
| Asian | 48 | |
| Hispanic or Latino | 43.5 |
Gauger age breakdown
The average age of gaugers is 40+ years years old, representing 67% of the gauger population.
Gauger age breakdown
| Gauger Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 67% |
| 30-40 years | 27% |
| 20-30 years | 5% |
Gauger educational attainment
The most common degree for gaugers is high school diploma, with 51% of gaugers earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are associate degree degree at 16% and associate degree degree at 14%.
- High School Diploma, 51%
- Associate, 16%
- Bachelor's, 14%
- Diploma, 9%
- Other Degrees, 10%
Gaugers by degree level
| Gauger degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| High School Diploma | 51% |
| Associate | 16% |
| Bachelor's | 14% |
| Diploma | 9% |
| Other Degrees | 10% |
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Gauger employment statistics
Company size where gaugers work
Below, you can see the size of companies where gaugers work.
Gauger jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 2% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 17% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 26% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 13% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 30% |
| > 10,000 employees | 13% |
Gauger jobs by industry
The most common industries for gaugers are energy, manufacturing and professional.
Gauger industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Energy | 28% |
| Manufacturing | 15% |
| Professional | 11% |
| Transportation | 9% |
| Finance | 9% |
| Fortune 500 | 7% |
| Technology | 7% |
| Retail | 4% |
| Media | 2% |
| Real Estate | 2% |
| Utilities | 2% |
| Hospitality | 2% |
| Automotive | 2% |
Gauger turnover and employment statistics
Gauger unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for gaugers between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Gauger unemployment rate by year
| Year | Gauger unemployment rate |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 5.24% |
| 2011 | 3.32% |
| 2012 | 3.86% |
| 2013 | 3.12% |
| 2014 | 1.93% |
| 2015 | 5.51% |
| 2016 | 3.39% |
| 2017 | 1.61% |
| 2018 | 1.67% |
| 2019 | 1.65% |
| 2020 | 2.74% |
| 2021 | 3.04% |
Average gauger tenure
The average gauger stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 213 gaugers resumes in Zippia's database.
Gauger tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 37% |
| 1-2 years | 26% |
| 3-4 years | 11% |
| 5-7 years | 14% |
| 8-10 years | 7% |
| 11+ years | 6% |
Gauger LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of gaugers 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Stationary Fireman | 4.19% | 465 |
| Purification Operator | 4.62% | 28,516 |
| Steam Turbine Operator | 4.80% | 26,024 |
| Gauger | 10.89% | - |
Similar gauger jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Stationary Fireman | 4.19% | 465 |
| Purification Operator | 4.62% | 28,516 |
| Steam Turbine Operator | 4.80% | 26,024 |
Foreign languages spoken by gaugers
- Carrier, 50.0%
- Spanish, 50.0%
Gauger languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Carrier | 50.0% |
| Spanish | 50.0% |